We look forward to getting to know you, working together to accomplish our fitness goals and bringing hope to the impoverished in Africa and around the world!

If you interested in joining us for the event or want to organize a team with your church or friend network, contact shane@teamfaithquest.org.

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Here is a bit of information from the Ragnar site:

PICTURE THIS: Beach Bunnies. Movie Premiers. You and 11 of your closest friends running day and night. Starting in the American Riviera, Santa Barbara, your team of 12 runners will embark on a 177 mile adventure-fest. The party in your van will only get better as you leap frog your way down the beautiful Pacific Coast. You’ll feel the ocean-spray as you fly past the star-studded Malibu, Ca and the “South-Swells” of Huntington Beach. The race (and your stamina) will wrap up where the spectacular bluffs meet the crashing waves of Dana Point.

Running three legs during a 24-hour relay race is much easier than you

think. Each team member runs three legs, ranging between 3 and 8 miles. This relay race is physically demanding, but legs vary in difficulty, and runners can choose their legs. This unique relay format makes Los Angeles an accessible race for beginners yet challenging enough for the most competitive.

How do you get from one exchange to the next? Each team is allowed two support vehicles. The first vehicle will drop off the first runner, drive ahead a few miles, cheer the runner on, and provide them with water, snacks, and plenty of love. That vehicle will then drive ahead to the first exchange point to drop off the second runner and pick up the first runner when that leg is complete. They will repeat this pattern for six legs until they hand off to their second vehicle. This leapfrogging pattern will continue all the way to the finish line.

Team FaithQuest? Good question. Team FaithQuest is a group of people who like to get together, be active and make a difference. Each step we take is to further the work of FaithQuest Mission’s work in Africa and around the world.

Here’s how its going to go down:
1) You’re going to stop thinking about it and commit. Too harsh? Sorry, sometimes we get a little excited!
2) You’re going to meet us at the Dana Point Harbor on Saturday, October 3 @ 7:00 AM – training starts (all skill levels are welcome/wanted)
3) We are going to help you get started. We will provide you with a training program, training buddies, tips and plenty of encouragement!
4) We will participate in the Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving morning at the Dana Point
Harbor and you’re off enjoying the rest of your holiday!
5) You will have an awesome experience!

Can I REALLY do this!?
ABSOLUTELY! You may be attempting something you never thought possible for you. We believe you can cross that finish line! The “trick” is to prepare yourself! Start and stick to a training plan! See our training plans!

What should I wear?
Take a look at our Running Gear Checklist to make sure you have what you need to be safe and comfortable while you run. Most importantly, order your Team Faithquest running shirt on our online store (coming soon) and wear it! It’s great for training, and you’ll definitely want to wear it on race day.

As a rule, what you wear should be made of wicking material. This will prevent sweat from soaking into your clothes and help keep you cooler. This rule applies to shirts, shorts, sports bras, and socks! (Cotton socks are the #2 cause of blistering!)

What kind of running shoes should I buy?
Choosing the right pair of running shoes is a very important decision and there are a lot of factors that need to be accounted for. Because of this, we recommend that you visit a specialty running store near you to be professionally fit. The process only takes a few minutes and is well worth the time! Our team members have recommended Road Runners Sports, Fleet Feet and A Snail’s Pace.

What you can expect:

• They will measure your feet to help determine the best shoes for you. If they don’t measure your feet, don’t buy your shoes there.
• They will watch you run to help determine the best shoes for you. If they don’t watch you run, don’t buy your shoes there.
• These stores are used to beginners! It might be scary to walk into a running store for the first time, but go proudly! Tell them you are new to running and are not sure what style you need. They will help find the right fit for you.

Do I need a watch?
It’s important to wear a watch in order to help keep track of your pace, or the number of minutes it takes you to run each mile. They can be expensive but you don’t need to spend a lot of money on a watch! GPS and other fancy watches are great, but a $7 watch from Target works just fine too!

What should my pace be?
When you are first getting started, don’t worry about your pace but rather focus on accomplishing a distance or total time spent running goal.