Ice Age 08

Mary just loves Eclipse gum for getting rid of coffee breath in the morning. Eclipse, would you like to sponsor Mary at Badwater? Would anyone like to sponsor Mary at Badwater?

2009-06-23T06:40:19Z

MaryG
Mary just loves Eclipse gum for getting rid of coffee breath in the morning. Eclipse, would you like to sponsor Mary at Badwater? Would anyone like to sponsor Mary at Badwater?

Mary looks forward to the start of the 50 mile while Fred looks forward to going back to his car and dozing until the start of the 50K.

2009-06-23T06:38:09Z

MaryG
Mary looks forward to the start of the 50 mile while Fred looks forward to going back to his car and dozing until the start of the 50K.

Poor Brian, he seems to have lost his hands.

2009-06-23T06:42:27Z

MaryG
Poor Brian, he seems to have lost his hands.

John notices that his shorts came with a number. Kris, Christine and Craig ignore John.

2009-06-23T06:42:15Z

MaryG
John notices that his shorts came with a number. Kris, Christine and Craig ignore John.

Mary gives the first view of the cow shirt.

2009-06-23T06:44:34Z

MaryG
Mary gives the first view of the cow shirt.

And they are off (their rockers?).

2009-06-23T06:42:14Z

MaryG
And they are off (their rockers?).

Eventual winner, Christine Crawford flies by in her screaming yellow.

2009-06-23T06:47:42Z

MaryG
Eventual winner, Christine Crawford flies by in her screaming yellow.

Kevin Setnes comes into the first aid station.

2009-06-23T06:39:53Z

MaryG
Kevin Setnes comes into the first aid station.

Kim Holak was leading the women's race before stomach woes took her out.

2009-06-23T06:38:38Z

MaryG
Kim Holak was leading the women's race before stomach woes took her out.

Coming into the first aid station Christine Crawford and Ann Heaslett (eventual second place woman) are close together. Ann, you look pretty in pink!

2009-02-19T07:06:37Z

MaryG
Coming into the first aid station Christine Crawford and Ann Heaslett (eventual second place woman) are close together. Ann, you look pretty in pink!

Tom Bunk heads out on the course he marked.

2009-06-23T06:42:13Z

MaryG
Tom Bunk heads out on the course he marked.

Caroline Spencer gets another fill-up from the bartender.

2009-06-23T06:36:55Z

MaryG
Caroline Spencer gets another fill-up from the bartender.

Lisa Bliss comes home to Wisconsin to run with the cows. Or at least to see her mom on Mother's Day weekend.

2009-06-23T06:46:26Z

MaryG
Lisa Bliss comes home to Wisconsin to run with the cows. Or at least to see her mom on Mother's Day weekend.

Casey Lopez lopes along.

2009-06-23T06:37:42Z

MaryG
Casey Lopez lopes along.

Jim Blanchard on the way to his 20th Ice Age finish.

2009-06-23T06:50:32Z

MaryG
Jim Blanchard on the way to his 20th Ice Age finish.

Where is Kevin? Oh where oh where could he be?

2009-06-23T06:44:23Z

MaryG
Where is Kevin? Oh where oh where could he be?

There's Kevin, showing off that well-trained torso. Unfortunately, he had to DNF a bit later with a few mechanical woes.

2009-06-23T06:40:04Z

MaryG
There's Kevin, showing off that well-trained torso. Unfortunately, he had to DNF a bit later with a few mechanical woes.

Ann still looks pretty in pink.

2009-06-23T06:43:09Z

MaryG
Ann still looks pretty in pink.

Christine leads the boys into the Hwy 12 aid station.

2009-06-23T06:50:03Z

MaryG
Christine leads the boys into the Hwy 12 aid station.

Julie Treder tries "air swimming."

2009-06-23T06:44:11Z

MaryG
Julie Treder tries "air swimming."

A cow bounces out of the woods. If a cow mooed in the woods and no one was there to hear her, would she still have mooed?

2009-06-23T06:43:04Z

MaryG
A cow bounces out of the woods. If a cow mooed in the woods and no one was there to hear her, would she still have mooed?

What a cow! Mary sports the latest in Midwest race fashion -- a skirt, red shoes, polka-dot gaiters and a cow shirt.

2008-12-19T11:25:40Z

MaryG
What a cow! Mary sports the latest in Midwest race fashion -- a skirt, red shoes, polka-dot gaiters and a cow shirt.

John Rodee sports his usual look of confusion.

2009-06-23T06:40:10Z

MaryG
John Rodee sports his usual look of confusion.

I thought I had a drop bag here somewhere.

2009-06-23T06:45:41Z

MaryG
I thought I had a drop bag here somewhere.

Kevin sniffs his hand while wife Kris looks on.

2009-06-23T06:44:29Z

MaryG
Kevin sniffs his hand while wife Kris looks on.

The Kolb boys and the peanut gallery.

2009-06-23T06:35:19Z

MaryG
The Kolb boys and the peanut gallery.

The ageless Roy Pirrung sans beard.

2009-06-23T06:35:15Z

MaryG
The ageless Roy Pirrung sans beard.

Ragan Petrie wonders which of the lovely food items to select.

2009-06-23T06:45:19Z

MaryG
Ragan Petrie wonders which of the lovely food items to select.

Robert digs through the bags to find one that suits him.

2009-06-23T06:40:01Z

MaryG
Robert digs through the bags to find one that suits him.

Strider web-boy Craig Swartwout shows off his winter tan.

2009-06-23T06:46:17Z

MaryG
Strider web-boy Craig Swartwout shows off his winter tan.

Scott Meyers wonders, "Did the wife pack me anything nice?"

2009-06-23T06:45:14Z

MaryG
Scott Meyers wonders, "Did the wife pack me anything nice?"

Boston one week, a 20K race the next... Caroline is looking for a miracle food to give a little energy.

2009-06-23T06:43:59Z

MaryG
Boston one week, a 20K race the next... Caroline is looking for a miracle food to give a little energy.

Ian Stevens holds Lisa back so that Mary can surge ahead.

2009-06-23T06:32:27Z

MaryG
Ian Stevens holds Lisa back so that Mary can surge ahead.

The cow is still giggling.

2008-12-19T11:25:46Z

MaryG
The cow is still giggling.

Lisa laughs at the cow.

2009-06-23T06:43:43Z

MaryG
Lisa laughs at the cow.

Race leader Joel Lammers comes into Horseman's well ahead of the rest of the gang.

2009-06-23T06:50:00Z

MaryG
Race leader Joel Lammers comes into Horseman's well ahead of the rest of the gang.

Tom Bunk leads Robert Wehner out of the woods.

2009-06-23T06:40:02Z

MaryG
Tom Bunk leads Robert Wehner out of the woods.

Joel tickles himself on the back before heading to the race finish.

2009-06-23T06:45:24Z

MaryG
Joel tickles himself on the back before heading to the race finish.

Christine asks for another fill-up -- fuel here is a lot cheaper than on the highway.

2009-06-23T06:44:03Z

MaryG
Christine asks for another fill-up -- fuel here is a lot cheaper than on the highway.

Scott shows the serious look of the true competitor. Or, maybe he has gas.

2009-06-23T06:49:14Z

MaryG
Scott shows the serious look of the true competitor. Or, maybe he has gas.

Mary the cow.

2009-06-23T06:41:50Z

MaryG
Mary the cow.

Lisa finally took Mary's advice, dumped her brace and headed off to catch the cow.

2009-06-23T06:49:10Z

MaryG
Lisa finally took Mary's advice, dumped her brace and headed off to catch the cow.

Note the mud along the side of Robert's leg. Note the matching mud along the side of Tom's. Note that neither took Tom's pre-race advice about going around the mud hole on the way to the t ...

2009-06-23T06:45:29Z

MaryG
Note the mud along the side of Robert's leg. Note the matching mud along the side of Tom's. Note that neither took Tom's pre-race advice about going around the mud hole on the way to the t ...

Parker, we've missed you!

2009-06-23T06:42:35Z

MaryG
Parker, we've missed you!

John Rodee heads into Horseman's.

2009-06-23T06:46:11Z

MaryG
John Rodee heads into Horseman's.

Jim B -- you only have another 13 miles to that 20th finish!

2009-06-23T06:37:37Z

MaryG
Jim B -- you only have another 13 miles to that 20th finish!

Casey still looks good.

2009-06-23T06:42:40Z

MaryG
Casey still looks good.

Instead of Iraq, this year Frank Slamar got calls from his son (while Frank was on the trail) in Germany. The two often ran together before his son went overseas with the military.

2009-06-23T06:47:50Z

MaryG
Instead of Iraq, this year Frank Slamar got calls from his son (while Frank was on the trail) in Germany. The two often ran together before his son went overseas with the military.

Julie Schroeder looks behind her for the competition.

2009-06-23T06:43:09Z

MaryG
Julie Schroeder looks behind her for the competition.

Lorraine, your hair STILL looks good.

2009-06-23T06:42:11Z

MaryG
Lorraine, your hair STILL looks good.

Julie wonders if she packed her secret supplies. What are they? Well that's a secret.

2009-06-23T06:41:44Z

MaryG
Julie wonders if she packed her secret supplies. What are they? Well that's a secret.

The cow is looking weary as she heads for the barn.

2009-06-23T06:41:37Z

MaryG
The cow is looking weary as she heads for the barn.

Running is GOOD for you as these runners demonstrate post-race.

2009-06-23T06:38:50Z

MaryG
Running is GOOD for you as these runners demonstrate post-race.

Scott, welcome home!

2009-06-23T06:38:20Z

MaryG
Scott, welcome home!

Now which finger is Scott trying to raise to show to the camera man?

2009-06-23T06:39:42Z

MaryG
Now which finger is Scott trying to raise to show to the camera man?

The cow finally makes it to the barn.

2009-06-23T06:49:49Z

MaryG
The cow finally makes it to the barn.

A cow at the finish is a happy cow indeed. And where else do you get to see a cow in a mini-skirt than in Wisconsin?

2009-06-23T06:44:45Z

MaryG
A cow at the finish is a happy cow indeed. And where else do you get to see a cow in a mini-skirt than in Wisconsin?

The happy couple finish together.

2009-06-23T06:36:31Z

MaryG
The happy couple finish together.

John heads home.

2009-06-23T06:37:46Z

MaryG
John heads home.

John, you are done. You are supposed to show a HAPPY face!

2009-06-23T06:44:11Z

MaryG
John, you are done. You are supposed to show a HAPPY face!

Lorraine comes in too fast for the camera to catch her front.

2009-06-23T06:37:46Z

MaryG
Lorraine comes in too fast for the camera to catch her front.

Manny Lopez after his 50K.

2009-06-23T06:43:44Z

MaryG
Manny Lopez after his 50K.

Jim B finishes his 20th.

2009-06-23T06:36:49Z

MaryG
Jim B finishes his 20th.

Crossing the line and on to the wife.

2009-06-23T06:39:58Z

MaryG
Crossing the line and on to the wife.

Mrs. B -- aka: Sue Blanchard -- gives Jim a special award for his 20th finish.

2009-06-23T06:42:42Z

MaryG
Mrs. B -- aka: Sue Blanchard -- gives Jim a special award for his 20th finish.

Jim tries to figure out what kind of shoes Sue just placed around his neck.

2009-06-23T06:44:29Z

MaryG
Jim tries to figure out what kind of shoes Sue just placed around his neck.

Jim and Sue Blanchard.

2009-06-23T06:51:25Z

MaryG
Jim and Sue Blanchard.

The king waits for his subjects to pay homage following his 20th finish.

2008-12-19T10:52:22Z

MaryG
The king waits for his subjects to pay homage following his 20th finish.

Parker talks about the kids.

2009-06-23T06:35:52Z

MaryG
Parker talks about the kids.

Nice shoes, or socks, or slippers, or whatever they are.

2009-06-23T06:45:17Z

MaryG
Nice shoes, or socks, or slippers, or whatever they are.

Bonnie Busch comes into the finish only a week after running over 100 miles at Cornbelt. Awesome!

2009-06-23T06:38:55Z

MaryG
Bonnie Busch comes into the finish only a week after running over 100 miles at Cornbelt. Awesome!

Bonnie gives her play-by-play of the race.

2009-06-23T06:42:40Z

MaryG
Bonnie gives her play-by-play of the race.

The look on Bonnie's face? Mary just told her that she is in-charge of collecting her urine for a study at Badwater.

2009-06-23T06:38:14Z

MaryG
The look on Bonnie's face? Mary just told her that she is in-charge of collecting her urine for a study at Badwater.