So, I heard a little rumor that Thomas’ made PUMPKIN bagel thins and I got a little too excited about it. I was on a mission to find them and went on the hunt this morning.
I decided to do an easy 3 mile run and stop by the store on the way back. I did 2 miles out (past the store because they weren’t open yet) and came back around to check. This isn’t my ‘usual’ store but I just had a feeling they would be there.
Yes! Albertson’s has Pumpkin Spice Bagel thins!
Unfortunately, I didn’t bring any money on my run so I went back home and drove out to the store to grab ‘em.
Ben had a super early morning appointment so I had been up since 4:45am and at this point it was after 7am. I chomped on some grapes while cooking up the eggs. 
Tip – toast your bagel thins together for best results.
I liked them, but they didn’t change my life. I don’t like that companies can’t manage to make a whole grain AND pumpkin (or cinnamon raisin) bread. The ingredient list is unnecessarily long too. I think it’s a fun one time thing to enjoy for Fall, but not something I would buy run eat repeatedly. 
In other fun news…
Ragnar is doing a run Blogger Relay online this week and I have the ‘baton’ today! For those that don’t know Ragnar is a Relay Race Series that has events throughout the US. 
Since I did the RTB relay they asked me to share some tips on staying hydrated during a relay race. This is SUPER important for me because I drink tons of liquids every day and need even more when I’m running!
Tips for staying hydrated during a relay:
1. Come prepared with a cooler dedicated to just liquids like water, electrolyte enhanced drinks, juice and/or coffee.
2. When you stop for gas or food check your water supply. I personally bought a gallon of water from a gas station during RTB because I knew I needed it near me at all times.
3. Check in with yourself and hydrate accordingly. Traveling, lack of sleep and running all combine to ‘confuse’ your body. Your normal signals of thirst, hunger or fatigue may not be obvious – be smart and treat yourself well. 
As part of the virtual relay Ragnar is giving away a ton of Swagnar!
Today you can win personal nutrition/hydration package: Clif products (case of Clif Shots & bars), Body Armor drinks and FRS drinks. Prize pack worth $40.
To Enter: Leave a comment on this post answering…
If you were doing a relay race who is one person that would have to be on your team?
Contest ends 10/12/2012. Open to residents of the US.
For more information check out the Ragnar Facebook page.
I’ll hand off the virtual baton when I announce the winner on Friday!
My Muncie! Fastest foxhound around;-)
I’d ask my roommate. He could stand to lose some weight!
I’d have my friend and trainer zack. He’s a super motivator, and pushes me to acheive my goals!
I would want to take anyone that is up for the challenge, looking to accomplish one of the most amazing runs ever and looking for one heck of a good time!!
Erin Henderson, she is the best!
My husband he is faster than I am!
If I was running a relay, I would want my sister on my team. She’s a great athlete, but she’s also hilarious, as I imagine it would get a little tense at some point. Also, she knows exactly how to motivate me when I need it!
My bf Adam definitely! He’s on my Ragnar Key West team in January!
I’d have to have someone to make me laugh and keep my mind off of having to run again 🙂
my best friend! We’re not to fastest/most athletic runners, but we enjoy fitness and have a blast any time we work out together!
I’d love to have my husband on my team – I know I’d feel comfortable and safe the whole time with him there.
I’d definitely have my twin sister on my team. She’s my best friend and a big motivator to me 🙂
I’m pretty open on who’d I’d run with…but I do know would be an extremely long relay if The Husband was with. He is too good at pushing my buttons when I’m exhausted! :b
One person? I would cram as many as my teammates as possible into the van. They are the best running buddies/family that I could ask for
My sister for sure!
Anyone from my running group…they’re a hoot!! Or my feisty 9 year old daughter!!
kip–who is already on my RAGNAR team and is totally the reason i do it! so entertaining!
If I were doing a Ragnar, I’d love to have my running buddy Monique with me. She’s very motivating and hilarious!
Erin Henderson!
My best friend and sister Erin.
My boxer, Cricket. Motivates me more than any human ever could!
My boyfriend, my best friend Lynsay, and of course you!
Bill Clinton!
I would have to have my best friend on my team, she has been on both of my Ragnar teams and I couldn’t get though it without her! **Suzan**
I’d want Ryan Gosling on my team… no further explanation necessary.
I would invite my husband because he’s never done a relay before but has supporting me for a few years already. And plus he’s really hot and there’s nothing like running a relay with a hot runner to keep you running just a tad bit faster 🙂
Meb!
Colin Farrell – I heard he had to get into shape for Total Recall (so he can run) and I need something good to look at during those long miles. Or think about. Whatever 🙂
Two girls that are in my church small group for sure. They can run and they would keep me sane.
Someone who works at a local Jimmy John’s so if we are hungry at any time, they call and Jimmy John’s shows up with sub sandwiches. It works in the commercials lol
I would pick Marc Tatone, the head of the Lifetime Fitness “Rogue Runners.” he makes EVERYONE feel comfortable, never lacks for a smile – and is pretty dang fast also:)
I think I would have Jeff Galloway on my team…That way he could give me great tips and motivation along the way! 🙂 Here’s to hoping that I win the prize…I love to try new things and haven’t ever seen the FRS products before.
I’m pretty open on who’d I’d run with…but I do know would be an extremely long relay if The Husband was with. He is too good at pushing my buttons when I’m exhausted! 🙂
After this last olympics I would definetly want Mo Farah on my team. He is a stud on 15 different levels
Definitely my better half or any of our amazing friends if he couldn’t run with me!!!
I’d have to ask for my running buddy Jules. She’s a Ragnar vet with me and got me thru my first obstacle race this past summer. She’s inspiring…and super funny 🙂
I would definitely have to add Steve Prefontaine!!! He died too soon and could wait at my 1 mile to go sign every time to take over for me !!!
My boyfriend… hes the best training partner and teammate I could as for. Oh, and he is insanely fast. 🙂
i cant pick one , i need 2 … My Cousin Irene, we Ran our 1st Ragnar together (Wasatchback 2010) and Haven’t stopped (6 and more in teh future)…although i am slower ,she inspires me to be the Best Runner i can be. & my Husband Auggie, my Biggest Supporter and the Best Ragnar Driver any team can have, he’s not a runner but he knows how to get us to our next exchange …Love them Both !!!
My husband, because we run all our Ragnars together!! 🙂
I would take my wife. We have done multiple Ragnars and she is the best captain ever. Our team would fall apart without her.
My brother is my insperation and is by far one of the greatest people I know. In 2010 we ran together and he cheered me on, in 2012 he was not able to run with me (moved to India for a year for work) and I missed him dearly. It just was not the same without his love and encouragement
My friend Mary — she’s fast! Average her with me (slow) and we make a normal runner.
There’s a very good looking and very fast guy in my running group, but since he’s not going to massage my feet, I guess my husband. hehe.
I would invite my friend Alisha to join me in the Ragnar race because she invited me to my first one this past may! I was grateful she invited me. I also met some good friends that were on my team!
Chrissie Wellington so I could pick her brain on Ironman!
I’d definitely want to have my brother, Jeff! He’s incredibly positive (and fit), and really funny, too. So, he’d be fun to have around and raise spirits if they got low!
I would love to have Chrissie Wellington on my team so I could pick her brain about Ironman.
I would definitely want my boyfriend as my teammate. He and I have done a few 5ks together, and it’s always more fun running with him!
My sister (my running budddayy)!!
Love to have my life long friend/practically my little sister on a relay team!
One person… I would pick Shalane Flanagan! Girl Power~ plus a HUGE fan 🙂
I partner in pain Angel!! We drag each other into races of all kinds.
My friend, Cheetah B (Russ), because I’ve never done a Ragnar Relay (11!!) without him! A SUPER teammate. 🙂
My brother. It would mean that his Crohns is under control!
I just did Ragnar Adirondacks 2 weeks ago and the one person I wish had been on my team was my amazing boyfriend, to be there when I was struggling and cheer me on when I rocked my first leg. Luckily he was so inspired by my team that he’s planning to join us for Ragnar Cape Cod next year!
If I were doing a relay race, I’d like to have my husband and my friend Kristen doing it with me. They are both incredibly encouraging and great runners!
I would have my Van 1 partners from my last Ragnar Great River as my team. We know what it takes to have fun.
I would love to have my daughter run a Ragnar with me!
My running partner Brenna. We are planning a team for SoCal 2013!
I would take someone who could make me laugh even when I felt like I was going to die on a difficult leg.
My sisters!
I would need my best friends Grant and JC because they are the ones who have always and still do inspire me to run Ragnar and marathons.
I’d have to have my friend Jen on the team. We were supposed to run our first Ragnar together this summer in Minnesota… until I got injured 2 weeks before. I went along just to experience it, but now I REALLY want to cross the finish line with her! Hopefully we’ll double in 2013!!!
I’ve never done a relay without my husband, Coach Brian of DigitalRunning.com. I think TN will be my 10th Ragnar… but I’m starting to lose track…
I would have my sister Kathi, she is the one who got me started in this cazy running thing!
My friend Jen & the team who I am running with !! But if we are talking celebrities definitely Channing Tatum!! Like others I definitely wouldn’t mind being stuck in a van for hours with him!!!
I’ve run RAGNAR twice and would never want to do it without our team captain, the incredible Kelly Mateja. She is an awesome combination of cheerleader and organizer.
It would have to be my daughter Lily! She’s 13 and we just a Ragnar together (first for both of us). She’d kill me if I did one without her!! HaHa!!
I’d want my team from the Wasatch Back last year all over again. 6 runners, one van, 197 miles: good times. There certainly wouldn’t be any need to remind us about hydrating. One of our teammates was hospitalized after his 3rd leg. When he was really bad off, our teammate didn’t want to drink anymore because he felt sick. Know the signs of dehydration and heat exhaustion. Agree in advance to watch for signs and act upon them, even if it means dragging a determined runner off the course. Everyone’s decision making is a bit sketchy after 24+ hours without sleep; always err on the side of safety.
Definitely my sister! And lucky for me we’re already signed up for Ragnar Miami to Key West in Jan 2013! CAN’T WAIT!
I would to run a Ragnar with my dad, who used to be a cross-country star!
I had such an awesome Ragnar team in July! I can’t choose one of them! I choose every person from my old team!
I couldn’t pick just one. My Van 1 Diva team of Francie Sukitch, Lindsey Finley, Steph Burkhardt, Jen Smith, and Rachel Evans would have to be there.
I would definitely do it with my friend Krista – she was my first running buddy and the one who got me into running in the first place!
I’ve done a few relays and can testify to the importance of great teammates. My first choice is my husband because everything is better done with him. But, for major fun factor I’ve love to do a Ragnar as a reunion with a bunch of my college buddies.
There are many…but the one I would want the most on my team would be my husband. He is my #1 supporter and my rock! We encourages and motivates me, even when I feel I am not doing my best and feel like a failure. He pushes me to want to do better, for myself. 🙂
I couldn’t have just one. The Ragnar team of Francie Sukitch, Lindsey Finley, Steph Burkhardt, Rachel Evans, and Jen Smith would have to on the team!!! Go Diva’s!!!
I’d love to have my friend Cindy on my team. We met at a race a few years ago & have been inspiring one another since!
If I were to choose a person on my Ragnar team, I would need someone with a sense of humor looking to have a good time…so the most funny person I can think of right now would be Tosh.O. He’d definitely make the relay interesting and humerous 🙂
My cousin, who got injured the night before Ragnar last year and had to drop out… it wasn’t the same without her!
My husband! Who else would I want to be stuck in a van with!
There are SO MANY amazing runners out there! I would love to run with YOU and other fun fitness bloggers.
If we are going to talk about FAMOUS FAST runners to be on our relay team, I would choose Sarah Hall or even Dean Karnezes (sp?) 🙂
Meghan Malloy, she is my running inspiration!
Lol! Just ONE? If we’re talking celebrity, Kara Goucher, but on a serious note, I have repeat Ragnar team members who absolutely must be there. Lots of love and shoutouts to my repeat team members who never step away from a challenge and always remember ‘it will be fun!’ Jake Walters, Jessica Walters, Jason Monroe, Yvonne Phelps-Torres, Stacy Carter, Tyree Lauritzen, Erin Pugmire, Vanessa Kline, and an honorable mention to Jamie Cruz. Can’t wait for the next one, Ragnar Vegas on its way!!
first, I was so excited to try those pumpkin spice bagel thins and they were so disappointing 🙁
Who would I have on my Ragnar Team? Johnny Depp so I can be stuck in a van with him for hours on end. I’d even run WITH him if he needed moral support 😀
My little running group of ladies!
Jim Carey for the comic relief 🙂
I would want my husband with me.
My older brother! He and I have very similar personalities and know how to push each other.
My friend sue…she runs marathons like a champ!!
I want my sister with me. It would be a great reason for her to get into shape!
I’d want to run with my sister, Brenda, or my friend, Jen, because both are so extremely positive and encouraging all the time.
I would want my hubby and my sister with me! Not only are they great motivators but they are also both very funny and tons of fun to be around 🙂
Id have to have at least one other fellow blogger so they would understand my need to take pictures of everything!
I would want my sister to be on a relay team with me!
My best friend Katie. Runs are always soooo much more enjoyable when she’s around…they provide me with my daily therapy session. 🙂
I’d take my daughter with me! I want to share my love of running with her and encourage her to a lifetime of fitness through fun events like Ragnar.
Probably Michael Johnson. He was so wonderful back in the day. And handsome. He’d probably run a 100 and force me to do the rest.
My husband! He was a non-runner until I was asked to join a Ragnar team this fall- and out of nowhere, his interest peaked! He’s been training for it for months, and I’m so proud. I think he’ll be a great teammate!
My husband for sure. My favorite running buddy!
I’d have to say I want you and SR on my team 🙂 Afterwards, we can go get chocolate chip cookies and fro-yo! 🙂
My husband because he is faster than me and always pushing me to go further!
I would have my husband. He’s faster than me and always pushing me to go further!
My crazy roommate!
I would want you on my team!!!!
Would you be on my team? 🙂
Kara Goucher. For sure
I don’t know why the first thought that came to my mind was Obama? Might be too difficult with all the secret service, though.
I would have you and SR on my team! I’d love to do a relay!!
My BFF Amy
I would put one of my cross country team mates on my team since i run with them everyday and would know how we work well together. Plus they are like family to me!
Brian Regan. I have no idea how fast he is, but I’m sure he’d be a blast to have in the van.
My sister…because she doesn’t let me slack off!
UMM i need those bagels!
I would have my bff help me in a relay.. and YOU! 🙂
Snoopy. Haha. I don’t know why. I’ll assume he can run fast 🙂
I’d want my favorite marathon training buddy. She makes the miles go faster and the laughing wouldn’t end.
i’d have a friend that was more “my speed” so that we would be on the same page and not put any pressure on getting a certain time for the race. it’s all about fun in my book.
Definitely my boyfriend. He motivates me to run faster.
My husband and I had our first date on a run, so he would have to be my teammate!
Ugh, can I have my dog trail me? That would be so cute
well, since I did the same RTB as you (loved it, but it was a definite “check off my list” thing) I already know the answer-my husband! though I wanted to kill him half the time, he really was my rock! great giveaway!
My daughter, Anne, who would keep encouraging me in her “tough love” way so that we’d BOTH get to the end! 🙂
Well, if I were running a relay I would not be able to do it without my twin brother, who knows how to keep my butt in line and support me at the same time 🙂
My running buddy! We’re getting ready to run our third half marathon together!
My friend Britt!
My BFF ie my sister
I would choose my younger brother; hes a track star and super fast!
My husband. He is my exercise motivation. And he’s a great snack eater! Thanks for the chance 🙂
I’m awful at blogging so I would need you, SR, or PBF to document the crazy escapades!
I’d want my husband on my team. We now run races together and running a relay would be awesome!
My boss! She runs Boston nearly every year and is headed to Bar Harbor tomorrow for her fave MDI marathon.
I would totally pass my baton to ROAD RUNNER…..MEEP MEEP. He can run the miles, I’ll provide snacks, motivation, and smiles….
You, of course, Monica! Thanks for the contest.
Joe Gorga. He would be fun to look at, and he’d make sure everyone had a good time.
I would love to do a team with my brother and my cousins. I think it would be a great bonding experience for us!
Also – I can back the importance of hydration at a Ragnar race. I ran So-Cal one year and it was blazing hot! I didn’t drink enough and almost passed out! Luckily I had great teammates who took care of me!
Crazy as it sounds, my baby boy and the jogging stroller! He’s a huge part of why I run. And if he’s there, I can’t quit!
My sister. I would love to spend that much time with her… Sans kids 😉
I would have my sister! We always encourage each other
you, obviously. especially in the middle of the night in the woods 🙂 quality entertainment! =)
My sister…would LOVE to see her run and sweat 😉
not to sound like a suck up, but YOU! i’d totally enjoy your company and you’d help us winnn!
My boyfriend…otherwise I’d never actually train for the race. He’d force me to – and then I’d feel compelled to do better than him 🙂
My boyfriend…yeah, I’m that corny
you 😉
I would want my dad to be on my team. He is the one who gave me the passion to run, has been my #1 fan, and a super coach. He use to be called Dan, the speedy running man!
I’ve been looking at the Ragnar website the other day.. I am itching to do one! (And if I did, my boyfriend would have to be on the team. We have definitely inspired and pushed one another with our running goals!) 🙂
I would have Jon Stewart, Stephen Colbert, and Lewis Black on my team. Stewart and Colbert would keep me entertained with political banter and Black would just yell and scream in order to keep us all moving.
Dibs Kara Goucher for my team!
I will be running Vegas in November with my hubs! He was the driver for my first Rag(del sol) in Feb. I think anyone you run with you instantly bond with. Ragnar is such a unique experience!
I would choose to have all my running buddies from college on my relay team! Miss them so much.
My sisters, DEFINATELY, they were and continue to be my inspiration to run and put all of heart into being the best “runner” I can be!
I would run with my twin Amanda. We have the BEST time running together. We don’t get to do it often enough!
My Sister! She is my absolute best friend and the time with her would be beyon fun!
I would choose Kara Goucher. Then Skinny Runner! They are both beasts in the best way!
My girl crush, Kara Goucher!!
I would have my half marathon buddy Meredith on my team! Besides you and SR of coarse!
My dad! He is my marathoning role model and I’m sure would keep the whole team calm and focused.
I would have my friend, Morgan, on my team. She is a fitness beast in both cardio and strength.
Miss Suzanne is a must on my relay team – Super fun / funny, and she makes killer chicken salad to eat when we are not running!
I love running with my kids but they are 4 and 6. Michelle Obama would be awesome too!
My best friend since she would inspire me
My sister or my dad. My dad just did his first marathon at 50 so he’s a running beast… but my sister and i have so much fun together. Do i have to pick just one????
My friend Sandy, she fast and fun to run with!
Ryan Gosling…can he even run? Who cares!
I would have RER or SR cause you guys are super fast and I am super slow! Maybe that would make up for my ridiculous slow pace. I have a bunch of running friends across the country and it would be cool to do one with them since we “virtually” run together would be awesome to have the chance to do it together.
It would have to be my dear friend Katie* who has lost about 75 lbs over this past year. She has recently started to run and has caught the running bug for sure! She amazes me everyday with both her progress and her never ending positivity and motivation! Who could be better than that to have on your relay?!
(*changed name)
Definitely my brother who was the one who started running with me…
I tried the Pumpkin Spice Bagel Thins as well, and I wasn’t very impressed either.
I love the virtual Ragnar–how fun! I am doing the Ragnar Relay Florida Keys in January with 11 other people who have lost an average of 100 pounds each. We’ve not met in person, but I’m super excited to get together for the race!
Scott Jurek.
I would bring any of my teammates from Ragnar Adirondacks 2012!
i would have to have my best friend annie!
my best friend because she loves to run, and she wouldn’t care that i’d be super stinky!
I would have a woman from my running group on the team, Karen. She is ALWAYS positive and when things are going tough she makes me believe I can finish, and finish strong.
Monica of course!
I’d pick you or SarahOUAL. I ran Long Beach last weekend and didn’t realize you were both going to be there!!!
I would love to run with my “big sister” from school, Laura…. we trained for a marathon a few years ago together but she has since moved to Kentucky and I miss her!
I can’t think of a specific person, but I would love to have someone who could keep me motivated and make me laugh!
A personal masseuse, for obvious reasons! I’m running my first relay this weekend, and have already signed up for another!
Someone really fast!
Usain Bolt – I’m no dummy! Someone would have to make up the difference for my slow a**.
Great tips. I would want my BFF running partner, Sherri, on my team with me!
My husband to be. He is military so he is used to pushing himself and going fast. Also I would have a blast doing it together.
Stephen Kiprotich who won the olympic marathon
I would want my niece, she qualified for the state cross country meet today.
My girl friend that I trained for my marathon with for sure!
my trainer at the gym. I’m where I am because of him!
Wish I could have my husband and kids on the relay, but, barring that … can I name some famous people? : ) How about runners Joanie Samuelson and Suzy Favor Hamilton (my running hero as a teenager), then Bernard Lagat and Meb Keflzighi (I probably spelled that wrong), and, finally, Jackie Chan thrown in just for, erm, kicks? Thanks for the fun question–and congrats on your recent mary PR!
My friend Kelly. We would always run together when we lived in same city.
My friend Catherine would have to be on my relay team. Not only is she a great runner, but she is also very uplifting. She would definitely keep spirits up with her encouragement, and her great sense of humor would keep us laughing all the way!
I would want my friend Beth. She is generally hilarious and can hang and not freak out when things are not at optimum. I need a good laugh and someone who is not a spaz like my self in a stressful situation.
I would run with my little brother and my Mom! We would be like a family band…but running.
I would have my hubs on my team. He’s a great encouragement and would push me to keep going!
My mom! She’s the reason I started running in the first place and the first one to drive hours to run a race with me. My best friend, my best running mate!
I would want my running partner. She keeps me motivated
I would have to have my 56 year old dad on my team. He ran his first marathon 3 weeks ago and motivates me to keep running!
I would have my cousin. She is fast and fun!
I’d run with my brother, even though he’d be super grumpy.
I would have to have my sister “Tabs” run with me. She is my best friend and my biggest cheerleader and she started running after I did but is already a beast and 2 or 3 minutes faster than I am. No matter if the world is falling down around my ears, she can always make me smile, and that’s a must for a Relay!!
My wife, with whom I’ll be running my second Ragnar with. This will be third overall, but she had to bow out of our first one with a stress fracture.
I would have to have my husband. He is my motivator and is super speedy when he doesn’t have me slowing him down on a run!
For sure my sister. She’d make up for my lost/slow time… 🙂
I have done RTB NH twice and had a blast! I would bring my son…if he were about 20 years older! He is 5 now and he “runs” with me and we have such a great time. Hopefully I can keep him into it over the years.
I want my husband on my team! I would love for him to experience one of the races.
I’d have one of my running friends from college!
I would want my best friend Michaela to run with me, she is so bright and fun that running long distances is more of a breeze.
if it was a short relay, it would definitely be my 8yr old daughter who just started running (5k) and loves it!
I’ve convinced my sisters to begin running. I’d love to do this all together!
chuck norris of course! 😉 “He is so fast he can run around the world and punch himself in the head.” we would for sure win.
My dad. He inspired me to start running like 15 years ago and we still run together!
I would want you and SR on my team!
You or Kara Goucher:)
my sister! bc she makes me laugh, and at the end when i’d be getting tired and whiny she’d give me tough love and tell me to suck it up. i <3 my sis!!!
My husband! He would encourage me until the end!!
I would love to run with a fun blogger! You or SR or HRG would all fit the bill. 🙂
My BF mike – he “ran” a race with me & kept me laughing the whole time. Though i would want him with me – maybe they’d change relay rules & let us run together? he takes my mind off the pain!!
I would definitely have to have my fiance on my team! 🙂
I would love to have my sister join me!
I’d love to have my sissy join me!
My husband.
I ran Great River Ragnar in MN this summer, and it was a blast! I hope to do it again next year. I’d have my girls Rochelle, Becca, and Jen. Our van was so much fun! We are hoping to organize and all ladies team for next year.
My little brother…he’s hilarious and got me through my first marathon this past weekend 🙂
My bff Jenni, she’d keep me laughing and motivated!
My friend Jenna, a perfect blend of silly, fun, and a serious speed demon!
My sister. She knows how to keep me motivated.
I would have to have that duck that hit you in the head on my team 😉 I think it would be quite entertaining to run with the Monican, SR and of course Janae!! What could be funner than that?!?
I would have to say Kara Goucher would be a good team mate. And we would find a way to cheat and have her run all the legs. Winning!
I would have my best friend Katie who got me into running and Kathrine Switzer just cause I would have her stuck in a van with me at some point and I could annoy her with a million questions!
My husband ~ hands down 🙂
Ryan Hall (for speed) or my husband ( for support)
Who would I like on my team? Kara Goucher, I think. I’d just love to meet her! Albertson’s is on my home today and I’m definitely getting those bagels!
my husband, because he’d motivate me to keep going!
I do relay and adventure races with an awesome team. We’ve been training together for years. I wouldn’t want to do any type of race without them.
I’d want Ryan Hall or Meb….or Inspector Gadget (Go-Go Gadget Speed Legs!)
Meb Keflezighi! Not only is he an amazing runner, but he also seems like a real genuine person.
My last relay I did with virtually all strangers. I’m doing another with 4 out of that team in November. I don’t have too many other running buddies so I guess I’ll say one of the members of that squad – Patty. She gave me her sandwich when the kitchen messed up and didn’t make mine when went out for a late night team dinner. It was like 4 hours after finishing the final leg for my team, I hadn’t eaten a thing and I was fading fast. She rocks!
I’d have my best friend Jenna who’s also a runner
Ryan Gosling… it would give me the perfect motivation to haul booty to the next station and to look good doing it!!
I would have Skinny Runner on my relay team!
I’d like to say my husband, but he HATES running and wouldn’t be much help. Can I pick you and Skinny Runner??? 😉
My hubby – but really only to drive and to rub my back! He’s not as “in” to running as I am!
my good friend from high school who’s running in college – she’s not only fast but more importantly hilarious…we’d be laughing the whole race!
My friend Pam who is running Nike with me this weekend!
My dog! the bst running buddy in the world!
I’d want my sister-in-law to run with me. She is going on 59, run Boston and many, many other marathons. She is always positive, and sends me little care package before my first Ragnar for good luck. She is always positive and is a great inspiration to me. I would love to run with her, and one day I hope to be able to. (we live in different states 🙁 )
I would want my awesome friend and follow track coach Belinda on my team because she’d do it in honor of her son and she’s an awesome runner.
I would have my sister be on my team! She’s a speed demon.
Usain Bolt fo sho! or Meb. Or Ryan Hall. Or that guy that won Chicago on Sunday. Or you? haha how about them all. What a fast team we would have, which would be good, considering how slow I am. lol
My mom 🙂
It would be a 3 person team and I’d choose Derek Jeter. When the third person was running, Derek and I would have the van alone…
My running buddy would be my best friend Kori. She has several full and half marathons under her belt and I’ve only done a half but it would be fantastic to run one with her. Unfortunately we’ve never run a race together. Other than when we were in high school- but our races never ran “together.”
Thanks for the chance!
I’d want you on my team of course! but really, I’d probably want to do a relay with my Saturday morning Fleet Feet fun run group 🙂
I would totally have Ryan Hall!!!
My dog, definitely. He would keep me at a good pace.
my identical twin sister, Kristen, who I just convinced to start running with me!
Mine would also be a good friend – my buddy Jenelle is fast and makes me fast too! Plus she’s efficient so I’m sure she’d be good at the organizational side of a relay.
It would have to be my best friend, Sarah (yes, we have the same name and are best friends). She’s the reason I started running 2 years ago. Long story short, she signed up for a race and I just had to do it too. (the competitive side of me came out), 1- 10k, 2-5Ks and 2 half marathons later, I’m hooked.
Love your blog. I would love to do a Ragnar and I would HAVE to have my running inspiration Wendy on my team. She is amazing. Runs a 5K everyday just to stay conditioned when she is in between training for marathons. Love her. 🙂
my cousin! she’s a runner and can go long periods without sleep. excellent team member
My friend Jen who is my favorite and best running buddy–I’d need her support!
I would definitely want my uncle on my team! He is the one I go to for advice, and is the one who influenced me to train for a marathon!
Scott Jurek – not only is he crazy amazing, but he could teach me how to fix my diet as we drove. And I’d get to stare at his beautiful hair.
My hub(by). He is the one that got me started running and I am forever grateful. 😉
Jesus of course! Who in there right mind would try to beat him? Nobody! We may not be the fastest but we would for sure win!!! LOL
I think The Flash is pretty fast. I choose him!
I would pick my husband. He is a lifelong runner and yells at me to go faster.
My husband – he can keep running forever! He encourages me to keep going when we run together, but he never makes me feel bad if I hit a wall and have to stop 🙂
Either my dog Otis or my trainer Alex. Both know how to push me to make me run faster and longer than I want or think I can.
Oscar Pistorius!!!
Anyone that could make me laugh…that is my only requirement!
I would compile a team of all my awesome running friends (that I know only because of running)! That would probably be two teams of people though!
My friend Emily, who ran with me during my first marathon back in ’04. Love her, and she’s the runner I dream to be one day.
Can I have 2? It would be my hubby and my big sis. My husband because he knows just what to say when things get tough, and my sister because she never says the right thing, but can get me to do things I never thought I could.
My friend Gianna! shes my runny buddy
Kara Goucher! Intimidating but so good for the relay!!
I would want my husband and a few of our close friends. Def better to know the people in the van with you. 🙂
I think I’d ask Usain Bolt to run with me..he could do the long parts and fast! so I could take my time and have some fun with the shorter legs 🙂
I would need to have my sister on my team! Hope I win 🙂
My dads girlfriend Nance! She’s crazy and has done a bajillion marathons and trains people for races. I think she would be perfect on a team like this!
It would have to be Cal Ripken, JR. I am a HUGE baseball fan.
Do I have to choose only one person? I am running Ragnar TN next month and am pretty happy with my ultra team (though we are looking for another runner, so any takers?). I think SR would be a fun teammate, and Ryan Hall would be super fast, so I could choose him too. Alternatively, I’d take my trainer Will, who’s not a runner but who knows me well enough to make me motivated to run fast and strong–then I could fun my legs and his and still be in good spirits 🙂
I’d ask Skinny Runner;-)…assuming of course that you were unavailable!
ohhh, the possibilities. My first thought is Chrissie Wellington…shes a crazy triathlete, super talendted and nice. Or Kara Goucher. Or Meb….ugh, do I have to pick just one??
Not sucking up by saying you, but I’d pick you because you’d understand all of my dumb jokes.
I would definitely have my husband on my team. He is the reason I got into running races and why my running has taken on a whole new level. He constantly pushes me and motivates me to achieve my goals and a relay race would be no different.
Denzel Washington… he’s badass and always wins in the end.
I would want my friend larissa on my team because we’ve ran our first 5ks and half marathons together so this would be a new thing to do together too! 🙂
I would have my son who has done 4 Relays. He could lead the way with his friends.
Kara Goucher! Because I would love to meet her and think she would be fun to share an adventure with. Plus I’d get to see her cute son Colt!
And, duh, she’d be super fast too.
I would want my step dad on my team! He is an awesome runner!
I would have a team of all my friends that have taken up running the last couple of years.
My boyfriend. He would bring experience and plenty of tips since he’s run two ragnars, one as a regular team and one as an ultra.
I would like my sister to be on my team because she is hilarious, fun and a great runner.
my friend Megan would have to be on my team– she’s a super fun girl and a great runner!
If I were to do a race relay, I’d have any of you amazing runners on my team….you, SR, or Hungry Runner Girl would def make us win!!
I would have my older sister run it with me!
I’d definitely want my sister, and my friend, Chelsea. I can choose two, right?
Of course, my next Ragnar (in a month) is with 11 strangers. I. Am. Pumped. 😀
I would want my momma to be with me! She is starting to run and it would be so fun to do it together!
I could never do a relay without my best friend Maureen! We started Couch to 5k together, ran our first half marathon together and we are trying to get a team together for Ragnar Great River next summer!
I love Ragnar Relays – I want to do another one soon! Since I just got my husband to start running with me, I’d love for him to experience the awesomenss of running relays.
Paul Ryan, we’d cheat our way into victory. Just kidding. I’ll go with Bobby Flay, he’s a runner and he’d cook us up some killer RV food.
My husband! :)!
My best friend from high school! We ran cross country together and still try to run together whenever we’re both home!
I’d have to have my sister there, because she would find crazy ways to make the relay a fun adventure!
I’ve done a Ragnar and have plans for 3 more next year! Each one will be with my best friend and running partner!
i’d convince my best friend to be on my relay team 🙂
My friends Kelly, Wendy, Molly, Andra and Gretchen. We’d have a blast.
the soc doc- or someone like that so that we could be nerdy and talk running while we run!
Um, you. You’re almost as in love with Dunkin as I am!
I would have my BFF and running partner on my team…we always do races together. Right now we are training for the Goofy Challenge at Disney World in January : )
I am doing my first Ragnar next month! I would love the swag! I would say Chelsea Handler would be great for entertainment! And Skinny runner for speed!
I would love to have all my favorite running bloggers… seems like it would be a run trip!
(besides you? 😉
I would want Kristen from STufT Mama….I think she would be hilarious and a great addition to make up for my lousy time.
MEB! He is fast and my running hero and has a great attitude!
My brother, no doubt.
Skinny runner!! Sorry, Monica ;).
My husband and my BF Rachel. Hands down.
I can’t choose just one. I have 4 friends that I’ve run my two marathons with. I’d have to have all four of them with me: Kim, Maricelly, Anne, and Natalie!
my boyfriend!he’s not a runner, but would provide excellent entertainment!
I’d put my sister on my team.
Id want to run a relay with Kara Goucher! I love her and think she’d share so much advice and wisdom!!
My husband and my BFF.
(skjfsldfjsldj Not a good day obviously) I would have YOU as you are experienced and funny and laid back and Hey, good choice don’t ya think!!
First off I am not a runner but if I were, I would have
My running buddy Kelli! She always makes me laugh and she is very motivating!
My fiance, Jason. I’ve run 2 races without him and it felt weird and lonely, but he was there supporting me. We encourage and push each other to do our very best and I would def need him there to get me through my grouchy phases.
Michelle Obama.
I would bring my daughter and make it a mother-daughter deal!
My IE running club friends….we can have fun anywhere, anytime….and we’re planning to do Ragnar So Cal this year.
Also, you HAVE to try the fresh and easy pumpkin spice bagels. So good.
A designated driver!!! It is tough driving during the night when you are sleepy and have no idea where you are going!
lindsey lohan. you know she’d be good for some entertainment arond 4am
I’d like to have SR on my team! 🙂
I’d choose to have someone on my team who is motivational, runs marathons and is funny…You!
Maybe my sister, we’d be competitive enough to be motivating 🙂
A couple of my best friends who I know I would have a great time with and not kill each other being stuck in a van together for so long 🙂
I ran the Ragnar Great River relay this past summer! Had some great teammates, but most important was having my wife running with me! She did an awesome job and I would love to run it with her again.
Shalane Flanagan – hello! Since Shalane and I aren’t quite besties yet though, I’d choose my mom!
I would have to say my brother John. Not only would he be encouraging, but he would probably keep me laughing the whole way!
Kara Goucher… Do you think she is interested : )
Definitely my sister!
I SO want to do a Ragnar one day!
I’m glad the pumpkin thins were not life changing for you. I got seriously excited when I saw them, but you brought me back down to reality. Thanks.
I would want you on my team. I think about your Ragnar post when you had to run at night. It cracks me up and keeps me from freaking myself out when I have to run at night. Sometimes. 😉
my hubby. amazing!!
My friend LeighAnn! She got me running in the first place. She’s faster than me but always comes down to my pace when we run together. She’s the BEST.
So sad the Pumpkin bagel thins aren’t “all that”…I’ll try a package anyway though.
I would have to take my hubby! He isn’t a runner but my biggest cheerleader and coach!
My husband. 🙂 We love to race together and want to do a relay someday!
My friend from Kindergarten and first running buddy!
My husband.
I’d want Kara Goucher! Then I could spend the whole time trying to get her to change her name to Karah so we can match.
I would say my daughter. She may only be 3 years old however she can RUN!!
Hmm…Forrest Gump!
My dad! 🙂
A non-realistic choice would be Shalane Flanagan.
If we’re talking reality, then my running partner, Kim. If I could choose anyone…probably kara Goucher or Deena Castor!
The husband! (Or Meb or Ryan….or Kara or Shalane……!)
Who would I want on my team: YOU!
My SIL. She’s an awesome runner. …and since I don’t run unless being chased, I would make her run my portion also. Ha!
i love the answer above of Stephen COlbert — too funny! I would want one of my sons (even though they are 8 and 10). Would be a good mom/son time and they like to run with me and make it fun.
I would have to pick my husband and then my sisters because I know they would be crazy fun!
I would have my husband, because he is a professional runner and I don’t get to run races with him.
You win! Please email me your name and address.
I would definitely need my running buddy Amanda. She’s fast, funny, and ‘go with the flow’ kinda gal. I’d need that to relax. . .
Husband!
My mom! She encourages me so much while I run!
I have been looking for those bagel thins EVERYWHERE and I can’t find them!!! I think Albertson’s is Jewel in Illinois, so I will keep looking!!
My good friend Melissa, she always has a smile on her face!
Well, I’d want Meb on my team… =)
I would want my mom on my team!
I would have my sister! She started running with me and we now run together atleast 4-5 times a week. She’s been a great support for me!
my Racing Team Teammates!
Kara Goucher – she is one talented woman! So inspiring.
I would love Kara goucher on my team!
My mom if I could get her to run! She’s so much fun. We would giggle the whole time 🙂
I would have skinnyrunner! Even though she says she’s not that fast or popular she really is
My husband, he’s a hoot and a half and I can’t imagine what crazy stuff we would do!
Totally un related to the contest, but bagles are pretty easy to make! I was thinking of making these pumpkin ones: http://www.tasteofhome.com/Recipes/Pumpkin-Spice-Bagels
this year’s vegas will be my third ragnar! i like having a team full of friends, but i wouldn’t mind putting kara goucher in my van. that sounded kind of creepy, oh well.
My favorite running buddy – my dog Pierogi 🙂
I would love to run a relay with my friend Colleen. She ran Boston twice and is not only an incredible athlete, but a wonderful friend. We always have a great time when we get together and I’m sure this would be no different.
Shalane Flanagan 🙂
I would want my hubby with me!
Oh my goodness pumpkin bagel thins…yum!! Going to go and look for them…
I would like to have Sanya Richards Ross on my team! Cuz she is wicked fast and just looks like she has lots of running mojo…hopefully it will rub off on me!
I’d want you or Skinny Runner on my team!
SR of course.
I’d want to run with my mom!
My training partner Jonny Lightning!
As far as the giveaway goes, I would definitely have my dad. He’s not the most athletic, but he’s supportive and always pushes me further when we do go jogging together, and he doesn’t whine about strenuous activity which is awesome because whining is irritating 😉
My teammate would have to be my sister! She is my fave running partner 🙂
I’d like to have my boyfriend because he’s the only person who I let rub my feet (which would be so necessary in a relay), too bad he hates running!
My best running buddies, Stacey and Rachel, because we support each other and would have fun!
I would def. have my bf. He is super supportive and the only person that can push me without getting frustrated when I say “I can’t” 1 bazillion times 🙂
I would definitely have to have you on my team!
ragnar sounds so fun! i don’t have a lot of runner friends, and i’d want an experienced person…can i pick you?? haha.
Im lame– the only person ive actually been able to run with- my future hubby 🙂
My sister, my friend Jenny and Galen Rupp, just because he seems like he would be fun!
And you, and SR of course! That seems like a full team. Maybe I wouldn’t even run. Just bake.
The Kidless Kronicles
I would definitely have to have my husband there. He is my marathon motivator and knows what to say to get me moving!
my kick ass friend jen. she’s a ton of fun and a great runner!
I bought the pumpkin bagels (instead of thins) and didn’t really care for them. I thought they’d be good with the Laughing Cow cinnamon cream cheese, but it was WAY too sweet. So I tried them with regular cream cheese. It was better, but still not great. I think because I prefer the texture of whole grain and because even toned down, they were too sweet. Maybe I just need to stick to the savory varieties because I don’t care for the blueberry, either :/
Also, you’re correct. Toasting yields better results.
My best friend and running buddy, Drea! She knows how to keep me going.
Sweet! Definitely my husband- hands down, any day. He works harder than anyone I know and pain is motivation to get it done faster. And then he would motivate me and encourage me the whole way. Probably beside me, which would defeat the relay component, but he’d want to make sure I didn’t fail the team. 😉
I finished my bag of pumpkin spice bagel thins in less than a week! They were so good! I also can’t stop eating the pumpkin spice Eggo waffles with pumpkin cream cheese! I’m obsessed!
I would need some Kenyan on my team to make up for my slowness!
My friend Alison!
I’d definitely ask my friend Missy since she’s so fast she makes me want to run faster than I know possible….plus she thinks I’m better than I am 🙂
If I were doing a relay, my running buddy Gina would have to be on my team because she’s awesome at thinking of all the snacks and beverages we need during a run. She’s the person who goes out the day or morning before a long run and stashes goodies so we’re never without! Running buddies like her are priceless!
I’d want my dad on my team — he’s always one of my biggest supporters (whether soccer or life or running) and I would LOVE to share a relay experience with him, especially now that I’ve been through a Ragnar myself.
Love the virtual relay!
My best friend, Jess, who just ran a half in SF and has always talked about doing a Ragnar race!
My two best friends from high school would have to be on my team! When they are around there are sure to be a lot of laughs. Ragnar is all about laughing and having a good time.
Stephen Colbert. I can picture him having a field day with the whole event and doing crazy things to keep the morale up! This is probably the weirdest answer ever.
I think I would feel more comfortable having all strangers on my team than people I know. I would ultimately feel less pressure and perform better. I’m a weirdo, I know….
I’d want you on my team…that is if you would wear that banana suit again! I think I would definately need your humor to get the team through it!
I’d get Max King – he just finished 1st in the Ultra Race of Champions – 100K in the mountains in less than 8 hours. 62 miles in less than 8 hours… he’d run a lot of legs for my team!
My BFF, Heather! She is supportive, motivational, fun, and FIT!!!
2 of my coworkers would have to be on my team – we’ve been training together (but separately) for the same HM in a few weeks. There was talk of doing a relay this spring…we’ll see!
I’d want my sister on the team with me
Kara Goucher for sure!
My great friend, Carissa (same name, yes) would HAVE to be on the team. I love running with her regardless of time or distance. 🙂
I just ran Ragnar PA this past weekend! 2nd year in a row and such a blast. If I could have ANYONE on my relay team I’m kind of torn – I love my teammates, but it would be very cool to have an elite runner like Kara or Shalane, or an awesome run-blogger like you, SR or SarahOUAL! Feel like visiting PA next October???
I would have my roommate.. she’s my best friend and the reason I started exercising freshman year of college!
I would have to have my brother. We were just talking about doing a relay together. It would be super fun!
Hmmm….I’d channel the spirit of FloJo 🙂
My husband would have to be on my team. He got me running and he’s my rock to keep on running. He’s my hero and supports our family on military pay so I can stay home with the kids! It might not be easy,b ut together we have it all so together we would have to run the race!!
I would have my BFF, Kate! Not only is she a great athlete, but also so motivating 🙂
Dude. The Thomas’ pumpkin spice english muffins w/ landolakes cinnamon sugar butter are what’s up. For real.
Usain Bolt!
I would have Mary http://glutastic.tumblr.com/ on my team because we have been DYING to do a relay together!!
I would have my hubby and he isn’t even a runner just so I could get the moral support I need and a kick in the pants if I needed that too!!
Usain Bolt….. duh! :o)