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09 October 2015 02:52 am (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time(US & Canada)

Stage 5 and 6:

I made it!

Comments: Total (7) comments

mark gaffney

Posted On: 10 Oct 2015 01:02 pm

congratulations Ryan, Emily, Deguzis family and all others in run. job well done. incredible landscape with incredible feats of perseverance. thanks to race team for following taking pictures so we could see the race up close. you ran well for Runwell charity, even though you walked a lot. you still completed your mission with honor and courage. thankyou Ryan Deguzis for who you are. continued success. love uncle mark

Rig Mullin

Posted On: 10 Oct 2015 12:04 pm

BRAVO! Our throats are sore from shouting that from the mountain top! Ryan, our admiration for you has grown by leaps and bounds as we read your accounts of your experience. Yesterday sounds positively brutal;but you overcame the many obstacles and finished so very strongly. 33 BRAVOS! (But we won't insist on an encore ... not this year, anyway!) Now our prayers are for a safe flight home and a glorious reunion with your family, including Emily, of course! See you soon -- we've rented racoon costumes for the momentous occasion! Love and hugs, Nana

Linda Quirk

Posted On: 10 Oct 2015 11:17 am

Huge congratulations Ryan on an amazing accomplishment. Enjoy that slice of pizza at the finish line and yes, the shower!!! Much respect for you.

Ed Deguzis

Posted On: 10 Oct 2015 04:56 am

This was the most exhausting day today-worrying if you made it, looking for photo's of you (there was one of you with your back to camera walking through the tall grass but I had zoom in then go back to earlier stages to see if it matched your hat and back pack to see if it was you!) Needless to say I didn't get much work done today, Unbelievable accomplishment! You have no idea how many people were asking about how you were doing and rooting for you. So pumped up on how well you did too-I hope you realize that you were one of the best!!!! Still haven't seen the rest rooms though! Please enjoy the last day and rest up for your trip home. Again, I couldn't be more proud of you and I'm sure your proud of yourself for enduring such an amazing experience! Hopefully we'll get to talk to you tomorrow. Love, Dad-The Best Man-Grumpalump

Phyllis Jennings

Posted On: 10 Oct 2015 03:19 am

Congratulations again! You did absolutely GREAT and we're all so proud of you. But after reading the blog, want to say, you are a glutton for punishment. I couldn't have watched you run this one! But it all turned out well and you should be very proud and happy. Especially happy when you get to the hotel tomorrow! Wish we all could be there at the finish line but we'll be thinking of you and there in spirit. Lots of love, Grandma

Barb Deguzis

Posted On: 10 Oct 2015 03:11 am

WAY TO GO, RYAN!! I saw some of the pics of that uphill climb in the sand dunes and my stomach turned! I can't even fathom how difficult the entire day must have been. BUT YOU DID IT!! You should be so proud of yourself! I know we all are proud of you! Can't wait to call and hear all about it! one question tho- what's the first meal you want when you get home?! Safe travels home! Love you!

Meg Deguzis

Posted On: 10 Oct 2015 03:07 am

My message to Dad, Emily, Andrew, Taylor and Aunt Barb tonight at 11:08pm after reading your blog (having waited over 24 hours for this): Per blog, AMEN! It's almost over and he s safe and it's time to come home!!! 😂😇❤️. It REALLY is time to come home!!! Let the celebrations begin!!!! Congrats to you on a feat most people will never accomplish in a lifetime. You earned major bragging rights!!! Enjoy. Xoxoxo. Safe travels. Can't wait to hear ur voice86fe1

07 October 2015 06:37 am (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time(US & Canada)

Day 4:

Hello All!

Comments: Total (16) comments

Rig Mullin

Posted On: 10 Oct 2015 01:18 am

The leader board may say 34 but you're number one in our book. Great job Ryan, we are so proud of you and what you have accomplished. We look forward to hearing what your experience has meant to you. You have one long walk ahead of you, down the aisle and into the sunset with your lovely bride. See you then.

Rig Mullin

Posted On: 10 Oct 2015 01:16 am

The leader board may say 34 but you're number one in our book. Great job Ryan, we are so proud of you and what you have accomplished. We look forward to hearing what your experience has meant to you. You have one long walk ahead of you, down the aisle and into the sunset with your lovely bride. See you then.

Meg Deguzis

Posted On: 09 Oct 2015 09:16 pm

We are wondering- Is the internet down? Spent the day checking like a crazy woman! Emily was here for lunch but she didn't eat much which was highly unusal. I know she is waiting to hear from you too. No results posted as of 5pm and no blogs released. Diane told me no news is giood news. We will all do a happy dance when we do hear! Hope you got some much needed rest and enjoyed your Pepsi! Love you RUN RYAN RUN!

Finn Heller

Posted On: 08 Oct 2015 10:23 pm

Hi Ryan!!! Great job today.. hope you survived 47 miles!!! wow!!! good luck … we are really excited for you..and proud of what you are doing… I am practicing my violin every day… and thinking what would Ryan say right now? pancake!!! pirate elbow!!! Keep up the great work!!! Be safe … Finn and his family

Finn Heller

Posted On: 08 Oct 2015 10:22 pm

Hi Ryan!!! Great job today.. hope you survived 47 miles!!! wow!!! good luck … we are really excited for you..and proud of what you are doing… I am practicing my violin every day… and thinking what would Ryan say right now? pancake!!! pirate elbow!!! Keep up the great work!!! Be safe … Finn and his family

Finn Heller

Posted On: 08 Oct 2015 10:21 pm

Hi Ryan!!! Great job today.. hope you survived 47 miles!!! wow!!! good luck … we are really excited for you..and proud of what you are doing… I am practicing my violin every day… and thinking what would Ryan say right now? pancake!!! pirate elbow!!! Keep up the great work!!! Be safe … Finn and his family

Phyllis Jennings

Posted On: 08 Oct 2015 10:10 pm

I wrote a nice long comment about 30 minutes ago but since it didn't show on the comments, realized I didn't include the security code so here's a shorter version. I'm telling everyone about you - the dentist's office yesterday; my doctor this morning - he asked how old you were and was amazed, he's the same age! Guess I should have put a sign on our front lawn. You are doing so great - 23rd in the standing is really something. Hope you didn't get hurt when you fell. Take care and we'll be thinking of you & praying too. Jim says keep up the good work. Lots of love, Grandma

Meg Degiuzis

Posted On: 08 Oct 2015 09:17 pm

Biblical Meaning of Numbers- The Meaning of Numbers: The Number 33 The number 33 is connected to a promise or the promises of God. The 33rd time Noah’s name is used in Scripture is when God makes a special covenant or promise with him. The Eternal promises to not destroy the entire world again with a flood and seals His pledge with the sign of the rainbow (Genesis 9:12 - 16). Thought this fitting for someone like you running this race through what must feel like "God's country" to me and Dad- BEAUTIFUL. By the time you get this you will have truly been blessed as you will have accomplisged everything you set out to do. Sending you a rainbow and love Congrats Ryan

Meg Deguzis

Posted On: 08 Oct 2015 01:36 pm

I just blessed myself for you as you are now about 3 hours into the long run. Someone told me #33 is a special biblical # so God must be watching over you even if you don't think so!! We do :) You are kicking butt and making us all so incredibly proud to know you! All of you guys and girls running are amazing. I think Uncle Mike and his club need to run one of these as a team!! Love, Mom xoxoxo

Linda Quirk

Posted On: 08 Oct 2015 01:22 pm

Amazing and so impressed with how your are doing Ryan. Yes, the lessons learned during one of these races is immeasurable. No doubt you will have just a bit more soul searching on the long day however, you will come through with flying colors!!! Stay the course, one foot in front of the other ... we're all with you!!!

Ed Deguzis

Posted On: 08 Oct 2015 12:59 pm

23rd-Incredible! Your posting better times than a lot of the competitors ahead of you. This has become very exciting for us. We're constantly looking for updates and photos. You look to be very strong and confident in all your photos. Good luck in Stage 5. I know you'll do great again. (Everyone at work is very impressed with you too! I keep bragging about you to them every time I see your results.) Soooo proud of you!! Love, Dad

marjorie gaffney

Posted On: 08 Oct 2015 12:24 pm

I already did one so maybe this is two. I am so proud of you. You sound like things are going great. Love Grama

Barb Deguzis

Posted On: 08 Oct 2015 12:23 pm

RYAN! RYAN! RYAN! I'm shouting from my upper deck to cheer you on! 23rd!! YOU ARE AMAZING! You're almost done and I know you'll make it to the finish. YOU GO! You have tons of support and love pushing you on and holding you up! (i bet that backpack is lighter now! just in time!) Admire and Love you so much!

Barb Deguzis

Posted On: 08 Oct 2015 12:22 pm

RYAN! RYAN! RYAN! I'm shouting from my upper deck to cheer you on! 23rd!! YOU ARE AMAZING! You're almost done and I know you'll make it to the finish. YOU GO! You have tons of support and love pushing you on and holding you up! (i bet that backpack is lighter now! just in time!) Admire and Love you so much!

Barb Deguzis

Posted On: 08 Oct 2015 12:21 pm

RYAN! RYAN! RYAN! I'm shouting from my upper deck to cheer you on! 23rd!! YOU ARE AMAZING! You're almost done and I know you'll make it to the finish. YOU GO! You have tons of support and love pushing you on and holding you up! (i bet that backpack is lighter now! just in time!) Admire and Love you so much!

Mike Gaffney

Posted On: 08 Oct 2015 09:08 am

Sounds like a great day of running. I hope today goes as well. You'll feel great when you get to camp after the 44.5 miles. I can't even imagine doing that. Look forward to hearing all about this at the wedding!

06 October 2015 07:30 am (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time(US & Canada)

Hello All!

Day three is done!!

Comments: Total (20) comments

Barbara Deguzis

Posted On: 08 Oct 2015 01:58 am

I had a thought! Since the wedding is close to Halloween we can do a masked ball theme and everyone wears one of those fancy masks with feathers, fur and such! then you won't feel out of place!! :) something to make you laugh before the really long day tomorrow...

Megan pare

Posted On: 08 Oct 2015 12:28 am

Awesome job Ryan! Jared and I are following you and can't believe what you have accomplished! You continue to amaze us! Hope you are feeling as good as you look in the photos/videos we have seen of you so far! Be safe! Love you!

Meg Deguzis

Posted On: 08 Oct 2015 12:21 am

Just talked to Taylor and we were both saying "How cool is this race,videos pics etc & how proud we are of you" She has her 5th grade students following you and every day she pulls up the website and photos and videos. They think you are "The Man" and want you to come visit their classroom so they can meet you! That would be really nice- bring ur backpack. LOVE YOU and be safe Thurs. Hopefully it will be down hill after that xoxoxox

Andrew Deguzis

Posted On: 07 Oct 2015 11:15 pm

Ryan, I've been keeping up with your blog and I've read that your getting some crazy tans from the glasses! Good to know you haven't lost them yet! Haha! In all honesty you are doing a great job and like mom said "Saftey 1st!" We are all proud of you and keep up the great work! Love you! Ps: Are you struggling without poles? Hahah

Meg Deguzis

Posted On: 07 Oct 2015 10:26 pm

I am spending hours too on the website. They are doing a fantastic job keeping us informed. tell them "your mom" is very impressed. Great photo shots and the video is amazing. I can't get over it. Its exhausting to watch! GREAT job Ry!

Meg Deguzis

Posted On: 07 Oct 2015 10:22 pm

Just saw your results posted on the "leaderBoard". # 39 out of 152 maybe left! Pls go slow tomorrow. Your fiancee and I are already worrying! But you are in great shape & trained for this. Enjoy the experience and be safe. "Safety 1st" I will be stalking the web site to learn you finished. Go Ryan Go. Awesome job! Love you Mom xoxoxoxo

Phyllis Jennings

Posted On: 07 Oct 2015 08:24 pm

I spend hrs on the computer reading your blogs, checking photos, ratings etc. But enjoy every minute. Sounds like Stage 3 was really tough but again, you did great.Just think a few more days and you'll be on your way home. I'm sure you've made some new life-long friends that you will keep in touch with. So-long for now. Take care, we love you lots.

Jordan Shefsky

Posted On: 07 Oct 2015 07:57 pm

Hi I'm just going to play viola at the Hebrew home. Hope you do great, have fun if you aren't already. Hope to hear more about it when you come back to lessons. From Jordan Shefsky

Jordan Shefsky

Posted On: 07 Oct 2015 07:56 pm

Hi I'm just going to play viola at the Hebrew home. Hope you do great, have fun if you aren't already. Hope to hear more about it when you come back to lessons. From Jordan Shefsky

Jordan Shefsky

Posted On: 07 Oct 2015 07:55 pm

Hi I'm just going to play viola at the Hebrew home. Hope you do great, have fun if you aren't already. Hope to hear more about it when you come back to lessons. From Jordan Shefsky

Jordan Shefsky

Posted On: 07 Oct 2015 07:54 pm

Hi I'm just going to play viola at the Hebrew home. Hope you do great, have fun if you aren't already. Hope to hear more about it when you come back to lessons. From Jordan Shefsky

Jordan Shefsky

Posted On: 07 Oct 2015 07:53 pm

Hi I'm just going to play viola at the Hebrew home. Hope you do great, have fun if you aren't already. Hope to hear more about it when you come back to lessons. From Jordan Shefsky

Mairead Colbath

Posted On: 07 Oct 2015 03:00 pm

Alright, Ryan!! You are amazing and an inspiration, even though it might not feel it at times, You Are Inspiration To All of Us... Keep going, Ryan!! Oohrah!! Good job!!

Barbara Deguzis

Posted On: 07 Oct 2015 02:11 pm

You are rocking this, Ry!! Woohooooooo!

marjorie gaffney

Posted On: 07 Oct 2015 01:11 pm

Ryan I am so proud of you. You are doing so well. Love your blogs Will keep praying you on. Love Grama

marjorie gaffney

Posted On: 07 Oct 2015 01:10 pm

Ryan I am so proud of you. You are doing so well. Love your blogs Will keep praying you on. Love Grama

Ed Deguzis

Posted On: 07 Oct 2015 01:09 pm

Way to go Ryan! Another fantastic time-keep up the strong will and effort! That dune looked like it was giving a lot of people trouble. I still don't see the rest rooms in any of the pictures-Ha!Ha! Hopefully you are enjoying some of your down time although I'm sure everyone is quite tired. Keep on doing your best-I'm always thinking of you and rooting you on. Love, Dad

marjorie gaffney

Posted On: 07 Oct 2015 01:09 pm

Ryan I am so proud of you. You are doing so well. Love your blogs Will keep praying you on. Love Grama

Emily Gharavi

Posted On: 07 Oct 2015 11:27 am

Don't worry I've already bought you a pair of formal sunglasses for the wedding ;) Love you!

Mike Gaffney

Posted On: 07 Oct 2015 08:32 am

Another day well done Ryan. I see a spray tanning booth in your near future!

05 October 2015 08:04 am (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time(US & Canada)

Hello All!

I made it back to camp about an hour and a half ago, so I'm recovering now. I did quite well today, as I'm writing this maybe half of the competitors are still out in the sun. I took advantage of the morning cool temps and tried to get as much distance in before it got too hot to run. I'm glad I did this since the whole second half of the stage was across flat baked desert ground and shrubs.

The course took us through rivers then huge sand dunes, it completely destroyed some people's feet- as for me I have two small blisters.The legs feel great but my poor shoulders feel that pack after 3 hours. The people are amazing and inspiring. Thank you for the e-mails I finally was able to read them and they are exactly what I needed. I even teared up reading them. Today I dedicated mile 16, 17, 18,19, and 20 to Andrew, Taylor, Dad, Mom, and Grandpa Gaffney to help keep me going. (Don't worry Emily- you get day 6 all to yourself) I even used Dad's favourite word- tough- to keep me going or when I mentally was complaining. Tomorrow I'll dedicate more miles to family J.

Overall the days are very difficult but I feel good and am recovering well from day to day- so far.

Thank you so much for the e-mails- they REALLY help.

PS- This tablet I'm typing on is terrible so excuse the bad grammar and spelling.

Ryan

Comments: Total (23) comments

Emily Gharavi

Posted On: 07 Oct 2015 02:08 am

Rocking it!! Moving up the ranking quickly! Smart move going out slow:) Love you!

Phyllis Jennings

Posted On: 06 Oct 2015 11:08 pm

Hi Ry, Just found out we shouldn't hit 'send' more than once! Also I swear I wrote more than one sentence but I'm anxiously awaiting your next blog. So proud of you, wish we were all there to cheer you on. XXXX

Meg Deguzis

Posted On: 06 Oct 2015 06:09 pm

Your overall results are amazing. A 53 overall rank after stage 2!! AWESOME!! We are all rooting for you. Can't wait for your next blog and to hear about stage 3. Praying you are still holding up physically, emotionally and mentally. LOVE seeing pics and video of you!!! Be safe. Love you. Mom xoxo74kb1

Phyllis Jennings

Posted On: 06 Oct 2015 03:39 pm

Great being able to see you

Phyllis Jennings

Posted On: 06 Oct 2015 03:38 pm

Great being able to see you

Phyllis Jennings

Posted On: 06 Oct 2015 03:37 pm

Great being able to see you

Phyllis Jennings

Posted On: 06 Oct 2015 03:36 pm

Great being able to see you

Linda Quirk

Posted On: 06 Oct 2015 03:34 pm

Ryan you are doing an amazing job. Did you see anyone surfing down those sand dunes? It is so good to see photos and video of you smiling so keep doing what you're doing as it's working!!

Chris Magendantz

Posted On: 06 Oct 2015 03:28 pm

Ryan - it is so great to be able to follow you as you work your way through the desert on your mission. We are cheering you on here from Weha. Abby is excited to see the pictures and your comments. She will practice her violin particularly long today in recognition of your voyage! Keep up the great work! Chris

Chris Magendantz

Posted On: 06 Oct 2015 03:27 pm

Ryan - it is so great to be able to follow you as you work your way through the desert on your mission. We are cheering you on here from Weha. Abby is excited to see the pictures and your comments. She will practice her violin particularly long today in recognition of your voyage! Keep up the great work! Chris

Chris Magendantz

Posted On: 06 Oct 2015 03:26 pm

Ryan - it is so great to be able to follow you as you work your way through the desert on your mission. We are cheering you on here from Weha. Abby is excited to see the pictures and your comments. She will practice her violin particularly long today in recognition of your voyage! Keep up the great work! Chris

Barbara Deguzis

Posted On: 06 Oct 2015 02:35 pm

Great going Ry! Sending reiki every morning and evening focusing on your feet and back! Focusing on your shoulders now too! Looks amazing! I want to volunteer! With a dune buggy! Xoxo

Barb Deguzis

Posted On: 06 Oct 2015 02:32 pm

Great going Ry! Sending reiki every morning and evening focusing on your feet and back! Focusing on your shoulders now too! Looks amazing! I want to volunteer! With a dune buggy! Xoxo

Ed Deguzis

Posted On: 06 Oct 2015 12:55 pm

Awesome job Ryan-you nailed Stage 2! Great to see you still smiling too! Looked like some awesome sites and challenging terrains. Did your feet stay dry? Keep up the great work and stay strong and smart. Remember-the Trophy awaits you at home!

Rig Mullin

Posted On: 06 Oct 2015 12:22 pm

So grateful for this blog -- opportunity to communicate with you -- we're holding you close in our hearts and prayers. Your tenacious spirit shines through your messages, and we're so very proud to see you still smiling through the challenge,knowing that you will soon be part of our family. We're running right alongside you, Ryan, through the canyons and stream crossings. Stay strong, healthy, fit ... in other words, RUN WELL! God Bless! Nana

Mike Gaffney

Posted On: 06 Oct 2015 12:21 pm

Day 2 is usually the toughest in multi-day races and you handled it magnificently. Mental challenges are tougher than the physical. Granpa G. got me through the last 5 miles at the Philly Marathon a few years ago and it's great that you've got Emily to do the same for you on Day 6. Looking forward to your Blog tonight!

Abby Magendantz

Posted On: 06 Oct 2015 12:06 pm

Ryan - You are doing such a good job so far! :) I am playing Pachelbel's Cannon for you every day - j/k! You are going to be able to bang out those stairs to your studio when you get back! Cheering for you from West Hartford. From Abby

Abby Magendantz

Posted On: 06 Oct 2015 12:05 pm

Ryan - You are doing such a good job so far! :) I am playing Pachelbel's Cannon for you every day - j/k! You are going to be able to bang out those stairs to your studio when you get back! Cheering for you from West Hartford. From Abby

Abby Magendantz

Posted On: 06 Oct 2015 12:04 pm

Ryan - You are doing such a good job so far! :) I am playing Pachelbel's Cannon for you every day - j/k! You are going to be able to bang out those stairs to your studio when you get back! Cheering for you from West Hartford. From Abby

Abby Magendantz

Posted On: 06 Oct 2015 12:03 pm

Ryan - You are doing such a good job so far! :) I am playing Pachelbel's Cannon for you every day - j/k! You are going to be able to bang out those stairs to your studio when you get back! Cheering for you from West Hartford. From Abby

Abby Magendantz

Posted On: 06 Oct 2015 12:02 pm

Ryan - You are doing such a good job so far! :) I am playing Pachelbel's Cannon for you every day - j/k! You are going to be able to bang out those stairs to your studio when you get back! Cheering for you from West Hartford. From Abby

Abby Magendantz

Posted On: 06 Oct 2015 12:01 pm

Ryan - You are doing such a good job so far! :) I am playing Pachelbel's Cannon for you every day - j/k! You are going to be able to bang out those stairs to your studio when you get back! Cheering for you from West Hartford. From Abby

Abby Magendantz

Posted On: 06 Oct 2015 12:00 pm

Ryan - You are doing such a good job so far! :) I am playing Pachelbel's Cannon for you every day - j/k! You are going to be able to bang out those stairs to your studio when you get back! Cheering for you from West Hartford. From Abby

04 October 2015 06:54 am (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time(US & Canada)

Hello all,

I made it through stage one. I decided I needed to conserve my energy for the week and took it very slow. I didn't expect it to take quite as long as I did, the altitude really can tire you out quickly, so I did a lot of walking. The morning started off very very cold in the low 40s and possibly even 30s. We ran though severl different canyons and did more climbing than I anticipated. I ran with an American and Mexican runner through most of the course with a fair bit of walking. The American has done several of these races before and suggested I take it very slow for the first day to conserve my legs. I ended up being in the middle of the competitors.

The downside is I was in the sun longer than I anticipated and got a little burnt. Everyone is a little burnt in fact. The highlight of the day were these beautiful canyons I the beginning of the course, where we all found a rotting llama...The downside is a lot of the course today was difficult to run- due to very rocky terrain and I didn't want to twist anything on day one.The temperature is very cool overall so not too much sweating but its very dry so its still easy to become dehydrated. They still haven't downloaded the emails for us so I haven't had a chance to read anything. But you can comment on the blog too and I can read those sooner!! Emily- your stitching on the patches and bag are amazing and its holding well. I miss and love you!

Tomorrow will bring some river crossings- lets hope my water proof socks hold up!

Ryan

Comments: Total (27) comments

marjorie gaffney

Posted On: 10 Oct 2015 01:13 pm

Ryan so proud of you coming in so near the top. I watched your blog before I went to bed, stayed up till 11 to do that. Looking forward to giving you a great big hug. Grama

marjorie gaffney

Posted On: 10 Oct 2015 01:12 pm

Ryan so proud of you coming in so near the top. I watched your blog before I went to bed, stayed up till 11 to do that. Looking forward to giving you a great big hug. Grama

Meg Deguzis

Posted On: 06 Oct 2015 12:17 pm

I am showing everyone who will give me the time of day the videos they posted on line. Incredible, amazing, unbelievable...and that's my son!!!❤️😘 Keep the steady pace since its treating you well. Middle of the pack is AMAZING! So proud of you. How's the father and son from New Zealand? Who do you hang the most with so I can follow them too!???

Meg Deguzis

Posted On: 06 Oct 2015 04:02 am

Again you are justvamazing!! Finished at around 50 on day two?!!!! Holy Cow!!! So awesome. Go Ryan go!!!

Meg Deguzis

Posted On: 06 Oct 2015 04:01 am

Again you are justvamazing!! Finished at around 50 on day two?!!!! Holy Cow!!! So awesome. Go Ryan go!!!

Meg Deguzis

Posted On: 06 Oct 2015 04:00 am

Again you are justvamazing!! Finished at around 50 on day two?!!!! Holy Cow!!! So awesome. Go Ryan go!!!

Mike Gaffney

Posted On: 05 Oct 2015 10:22 pm

Ryan - I know this is difficult but you're making it look easy. Middle of the pack is awesome in your first deserts race. Hang right there and you'll be amazed at your results. Looks like a great group of runners that you're with!

Meg Deguzis

Posted On: 05 Oct 2015 09:53 pm

Some great shots of you in stage 2 today crossing the creek ! Emily and I both said " still smiling". That's a good sign. I am just so in awe that you are doing this really! Very proud of you. Stay at the slow pace and be safe. Love you Ry!! Can't wait to read your next blog tonight! Xoxoxo. Mom😘❤️😍😎

Meg Deguzis

Posted On: 05 Oct 2015 09:52 pm

Some great shots of you in stage 2 today crossing the creek ! Emily and I both said " still smiling". That's a good sign. I am just so in awe that you are doing this really! Very proud of you. Stay at the slow pace and be safe. Love you Ry!! Can't wait to read your next blog tonight! Xoxoxo. Mom😘❤️😍😎

Ed Deguzis

Posted On: 05 Oct 2015 08:14 pm

Hi Ryan, Good job in Stage 1. Hope Stage 2 went just as good and your feet stayed dry!! You looked really good and happy in the pictures. Keep it up and play it smart! Thinking of you. Love,Dad

Ryan Deguzis

Posted On: 05 Oct 2015 01:01 pm

and listen to Linda! Take her advice. xoxoxoxo Mom

Ryan Deguzis

Posted On: 05 Oct 2015 01:00 pm

and listen to Linda! Take her advice. xoxoxoxo Mom

Ryan Deguzis

Posted On: 05 Oct 2015 12:59 pm

and listen to Linda! Take her advice. xoxoxoxo Mom

Ryan Deguzis

Posted On: 05 Oct 2015 12:58 pm

and listen to Linda! Take her advice. xoxoxoxo Mom

Meg Deguzis

Posted On: 05 Oct 2015 12:53 pm

So happy to hear from you and relieved to see some photos of you on the website. So I can stop worrying for today. You were smiling at the start and when they caught you on the camera. Must have been the start. Be safe, go slow and enjoy! We are enjoying following you but this could become a full time job checking the website and FB and keeping everyone posted! GO RYAN!!! xoxoxox

Meg Deguzis

Posted On: 05 Oct 2015 12:52 pm

So happy to hear from you and relieved to see some photos of you on the website. So I can stop worrying for today. You were smiling at the start and when they caught you on the camera. Must have been the start. Be safe, go slow and enjoy! We are enjoying following you but this could become a full time job checking the website and FB and keeping everyone posted! GO RYAN!!! xoxoxox

Meg Deguzis

Posted On: 05 Oct 2015 12:51 pm

So happy to hear from you and relieved to see some photos of you on the website. So I can stop worrying for today. You were smiling at the start and when they caught you on the camera. Must have been the start. Be safe, go slow and enjoy! We are enjoying following you but this could become a full time job checking the website and FB and keeping everyone posted! GO RYAN!!! xoxoxox

Barb Deguzis

Posted On: 05 Oct 2015 12:39 pm

Way to go Ryan!! was so excited to actually see you at the start of the race!! sending reiki for the back,legs and feet!! well, overall really! ;) what's the night sky look like? i bet it's amazing! Love you!

LInda Quirk

Posted On: 05 Oct 2015 12:28 pm

Ryan,so happy to read this post and see that you are running this smartly. Today the water crossings are actually fun (at least I thought so.) Keep moving forward and know that everyone back here at Runwell is cheering from afar. Runwell out there!!!

LInda Quirk

Posted On: 05 Oct 2015 12:27 pm

Ryan,so happy to read this post and see that you are running this smartly. Today the water crossings are actually fun (at least I thought so.) Keep moving forward and know that everyone back here at Runwell is cheering from afar. Runwell out there!!!

LInda Quirk

Posted On: 05 Oct 2015 12:26 pm

Ryan,so happy to read this post and see that you are running this smartly. Today the water crossings are actually fun (at least I thought so.) Keep moving forward and know that everyone back here at Runwell is cheering from afar. Runwell out there!!!

LInda Quirk

Posted On: 05 Oct 2015 12:25 pm

Ryan,so happy to read this post and see that you are running this smartly. Today the water crossings are actually fun (at least I thought so.) Keep moving forward and know that everyone back here at Runwell is cheering from afar. Runwell out there!!!

LInda Quirk

Posted On: 05 Oct 2015 12:24 pm

Ryan,so happy to read this post and see that you are running this smartly. Today the water crossings are actually fun (at least I thought so.) Keep moving forward and know that everyone back here at Runwell is cheering from afar. Runwell out there!!!

LInda Quirk

Posted On: 05 Oct 2015 12:23 pm

Ryan,so happy to read this post and see that you are running this smartly. Today the water crossings are actually fun (at least I thought so.) Keep moving forward and know that everyone back here at Runwell is cheering from afar. Runwell out there!!!

LInda Quirk

Posted On: 05 Oct 2015 12:22 pm

Ryan,so happy to read this post and see that you are running this smartly. Today the water crossings are actually fun (at least I thought so.) Keep moving forward and know that everyone back here at Runwell is cheering from afar. Runwell out there!!!

LInda Quirk

Posted On: 05 Oct 2015 12:21 pm

Ryan,so happy to read this post and see that you are running this smartly. Today the water crossings are actually fun (at least I thought so.) Keep moving forward and know that everyone back here at Runwell is cheering from afar. Runwell out there!!!

LInda Quirk

Posted On: 05 Oct 2015 12:20 pm

Ryan,so happy to read this post and see that you are running this smartly. Today the water crossings are actually fun (at least I thought so.) Keep moving forward and know that everyone back here at Runwell is cheering from afar. Runwell out there!!!

03 October 2015 01:37 am (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time(US & Canada)

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