This ish is bananas.
This morning we fueled up for our epic 200 mile relay race. 
We stayed at the Wachusett Inn. 
Tina, Theodora , Anne and I had this little cottage to ourselves.
Team Off Balance!
Reach the Beach runs a tight ship. We had 4 steps to complete before we could get to the Starting Line.
After hitting all the bases we took one last group picture before splitting up in our 2 vans.
Each van has 6 runners for 12 team members that run 3 legs each. The legs are all different. Our team captain (Tina) threw me under the bus and gave me 7.53 miles, 8 something miles and 7 something miles. 
I’m in van #2 with
Tina from Carrots n Cake
Me from my mom’s belly
Theodora from Losing Weight in the City
Elizabeth from On Tap For Today
Anne from Fannetastic Food
Ashley from Healthy Happier Bear
Van #1:
Run Foodie Run @run_foodie_run
FitChickinTheCity @FitChickNYC
Since we had to wait until runner #7’s turn we had until 4:30pm to wait around. We decided to wait in a beautiful park.
On our drive to the transition area we stumbled upon a Dunkin Donuts! 
Forced awkward team pose that has turned into an inside joke.
Even though I wanted to nap I had to have one because it keeps you running.
No cup holders no problem.
We ate lunch at Panera around 1pm.
After waiting and sunning (I hid in the van thankyouverymuch) it was finally time for Tina to go! 
Sarah rocked it and handed off to Tina!
I was right after her and super nervous because it was building up all day! 
I was very nervous that I was going to get lost. The direction signs look like this. They are posted fairly often, but it’s not at all the same as running the usual road race where you are surrounded my people and the roads are closed.
My first leg wasn’t until 5pm so I tried to do the same things I did for the Las Vegas race which included a salty soft pretzel. Today it was half a salt bagel instead. 
And half a blueberry one because Ashley brought them from New York and I had to.
Finally it was my turn to run! The first 4 miles were down hill except one RIDICULOUS HILL. It killed my quads and I was spend for the rest of the run. I ended up putting the team ahead 5 minutes from our estimated time though! I rocked it.
But, I left A LOT out there and now I’m worried I didn’t leave enough in the tank for the next 2 legs!
7.53 miles 8:20 pace
This ish is bananas.
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You can do it!! Adrenaline will help tonight and tomorrow, I promise.
Please pick me for your next relay team! I’d love this!!
I’m with Lindsay… fun!
Never done a relay before might have to see if there are any near me.
So much fun!! Makes me miss Ragnar!! Relays are amazing and crazy!!
You have this! Great job!
Nice! You did what anyone would do- hit it hard. You’ll find the strength for the next legs. Good luck
Awesome job! Looks like a lot of fun, and I love the matching clothes!
This is so exciting!!! Congrats on rocking your leg of the race!!!
So awesome! I have done RTB in NH the last two years. They do a great job putting it on!
Awesome time!! Sounds like you’re doing great!
Great job! Looks like so much fun! Such an awesome accomplishment. i can’t wait to read more!
You will rock it!! Have fun!!
Just keep running, just keep running.
Relays rock!
Have fun!
Oh man. Salt bagels. And DD. [drool]
You gals are awesome!
hehe you make the most adorable nanner’!
Whoop Whoop! Congrats on rocking your first leg! Think positive for the next 2…you can do it!
Good luck today!
The Kidless Kronicles
Awesome job on your first leg! I’m sure I speak for lots of blog fans when I say we’re all cheering for you – I’m sure you’ll kill it in the next 2 as well.
Every time I read one of your guys post about the race it makes me want to do something like this next year! Maybe the Ragnar!
Hahaha! That photo of you in the banana outfit is AWESOME lol!! I have that song stuck in my head now.
Good luck, I know you’ll rock it
Congrats on your great run!
You’ll rock out your other runs!
You’re the fastest banana I’ve ever met!