Our bags are packed…
We’ve loaded up on snacks…
The vans are decorated…
We are ready to Ragnar!
Team “Run Through the Desert? We thought they said Dessert!” will be conquering the 200 mile journey from Wickenburg to Tempe! We will be tweeting/instagraming along the way – and you can follow along with the shenanigans! Instagram: FoodieMisadventures; Twitter: @marvelousfoodie or anything from #teamdessert
Here are the fabulous lady runners that make up the team:
Runner 1
Name: Nicole
Blog: The Marvelous Misadventures of a Foodie | www.FoodieMisadventures.com
Currently Resides In: Chandler, AZ
Random Fact: A few years ago at the Arizona State Fair I competed in a pie eating contest…and lost miserably
Why Ragnar?: When I first heard about Ragnar I immediately added it to my bucket list – it sounded like an insanely good time and an even better challenge!
Favorite Dessert: That’s a toss-up between brownies and ice cream – I’ll take a little of each please
Runner 2
Name: Jaime
Blog: The Unlikely Competitor | www.theunlikelycompetitor.blogspot.com
Currently Resides In: Scottsdale, AZ
Random Fact: Most of my life revolves around horses!
Why Ragnar?: I’ve wanted to run Ragnar for a few years. Seems like a unique and fun running experience.
Favorite Dessert: Mud Pie – gluten free, of course!
Runner 3
Name: Jenna
Currently Resides In: Tucson, AZ
Random Fact: I was born on Columbus Day
Why Ragnar?: I run Ragnar because its the ultimate test of how much you love to run.
Favorite Dessert: Chocolate caramel apple with almonds
Runner 4
Name: Melissa
Blog: Trying to Heal | www.tryingtoheal.com
Currently Resides In: Somewhere in California (I seriously don’t really have one spot where I live, lol)
Random Fact: I study birds for a job 
Why Ragnar?: I did the Wild West Relay in Colorado years ago and loved it so much; I had just been waiting for someone to ask me to be on a team again!
Favorite Dessert: Dark chocolate vegan brownies with walnuts. Best.Thing.EVER.
Runner 5
Name: Tara
Blog: Run on The Sun | www.runonthesun.blogspot.com
Currently Resides In: Scottsdale, AZ
Runner 6
Name: Megan
Blog: Pretty Active| www.prettyactive.wordpress.com
Currently Resides In: Scottsdale, AZ
Random Fact: Ever since high school I’ve had this thing about eating ice cream in Wickenburg, so if I can find some at the start line, I just might have a cold and delicious 5am breakfast!
Why Ragnar?: I’ve gone from running for cheap exercise and therapy to signing up for races to completing triathlons, so a two-day event with a team felt like the next challenge. Next up…Tough Mudder!
Favorite Dessert: Fresh from the oven chocolate chip cookies
Runner 7
Name: Betty
Blog: BetyBliss | www.betybliss.com
Currently Resides In: Mesa, AZ
Random Fact: I love everything Dinosaurs
Why Ragnar?: I’ve always wanted to do Ragnar because it just seems like such a fun race. Also having a team is cool.
Favorite Dessert: Ice cream/froyo…LOVE!!!
Runner 8
Name: Stacey
Blog: Pugmamastace | www.pugmamastace.com
Currently Resides In: Ahwatukee Foothills, AZ
Random Fact: sometimes I wake up in the middle of the night and have to shave my legs to go back to sleep
Why Ragnar?: I love running, and want to experience all of the different races and relays that are out there. I have heard that Ragnar is an experience that you’ll never forget! I am pumped!
Favorite Dessert: FroYo
Runner 9
Name: Karla
Blog: Healthful Bites | www.healthfulbitesblog.com
Currently Resides In: Des Moines, IA
Random Fact: I wasn’t a big runner until I signed up—and completed—my first half-marathon last April. Since then, I’ve finished or signed up for about five more!
Why Ragnar?: I was looking for an excuse to visit my friend Jenn, and when this awesome active opportunity came up, I couldn’t say no!
Favorite Dessert: Frozen Yogurt
Runner 10
Name: Lara
Currently Resides In: Cave Creek, AZ
Random Fact: My record for number of frozen éclairs eaten in one sitting is 13 (I was a teenager, what can I say?)
Why Ragnar?: Why not? I love a good challenge!
Favorite Dessert: Ben & Jerry’s Coconut Almond Fudge Chip, which they no longer make love Crème Brulee and Pecan Pie
Runner 11
Name: Chris
Currently Resides In: Cave Creek, AZ
Random Fact: I’ve ran approx 40 1/2 marathons
Why Ragnar?: Great experience and 3rd time doing it in Az
Favorite Dessert: Chocolate brownies
Runner 12
Name: Jenn
Blog: Eating Bender| www.eatingbender.com
Currently Resides In: Phoenix, AZ
Random Fact: I’m originally from Minnesota, but for the last seven years called Chicago my home. As of last September I am now an official Arizonan, and so far on my runs I have come face-to-face with javelinas, coyotes and rattlesnakes. It’s safe to say I’m no longer in the Midwest, but I’m loving every minute of it!
Why Ragnar?: I could say it’s to challenge myself in a new way, to make new friends, to have the chance to see more of my new home. But really it’s all about the slap bracelet. Just kidding.
Favorite Dessert: Though the photo suggests cupcakes, they are a close second to my real and much less culinary favorite: sour gummy worms.
have soooo much fun!!! i cant wait to follow along and hear what you think when you cross that finish line:) good luck!
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Thanks for putting this together, Nicole! You were an awesome fellow Ragnarian and team captain!
Thank you so much for inviting me to be on the team. I loved it!!
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I love this post so much. Going through serious Team Dessert withdrawals this morning. What an amazing, exhilarating weekend it was.
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what an awesome post to introduce your entire team! I love bloggie ragnar groups they have the most fun and well get way more pictures than anyone else
Your team name and slogan cracked me up
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