Chicka gets lost in Sahaurita.
Chicka was the only Halfer this week. After telling her to turn around at the water stop or at the halfway point, she was sure not to get lost. BUT...
MacKnitty failed to take her chalk with her AND Chicka turned the wrong way! When we returned and found No Chicka we panicked and sent Earl out on a rescue mission.
MacKnitty called Chicka several times out on the course but she never answered. MacKnitty being the new mom, of course thought the worst and pictured Chicka tied up in the back of a van with masked kidnappers yelling at her while hauling her off to Mexico. So MacKnitty and Dolce hopped into our BatMobile (shiny silver Camry- loving called Need for Speed) to rescue Chicka. No luck.
Finally a phone call from the hostage, cryptic, "Don't know where I'm at...bathroom...wrong way...phone dying." What could this mean?
When Chicka finally returned, we rejoiced!! Yay!! Her phone had died on her and she missed the water stop and arrow to turn. Instead she took the scenic route around the neighborhoods of Sahuarita. After consulting the map we determined that she may have walked a total of 6 miles! Go Chicka!
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In other news:
The shirts were completed and revealed with our fancy logo and team mascot. Our colors are 
royal purple and white with black accents. Since most of our participants were from our school we chose to use our school mascot, the RAPTOR. Next year we may choose another mascot as our group grows and expands with new participants from different schools. All active members received a t-shirt.
royal purple and white with black accents. Since most of our participants were from our school we chose to use our school mascot, the RAPTOR. Next year we may choose another mascot as our group grows and expands with new participants from different schools. All active members received a t-shirt. Each t-shirt also has the person's name on the right sleeve. MacKnitty wears it after and prior to the runs due to the sweaty nature of her.
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This week's 5 milers for the fullers was awesome. Many of us were in awe of ourselves afterwards. We completed 5 miles!!! WOW. Everyone looked strong and we all came in within 4 minutes of each other. Nice leisurely pace.
Earl detailed his strategy this week: Every time he saw Dolce he would run. Dolce had the same strategy for keeping pace with MacKnitty. It seemed extremely successful and we didn't lose anyone to heat or distance.
Success!
ATR full
5 hours 43 minutes
