The "Ultra" Challenge

Everyone who knows Ryan knows that he is a highly motivated and focused person! Last year he took on a challenge to run an Ultra marathon (considered any distance over 26.2 mi). He registered for a 50k Trail race (yes, that is 50k, ~31 miles) and he accomplished the goal!

This year he has decided that he is going to tackle a 50 Mile version of the Big Horn Trail Run in northern WY (Big Horn Trail Run). On May 1st Ryan ran a 50k race as part of his training program and he did such a terrific job!

We had fun making Ryan a Good Luck poster to surprise him the morning of the race.
Matigan had her first soccer game on Saturday morning, but as soon as she was finished we hopped in the car and headed south to cheer on Ryan. The weather was a bit cold and windy for us spectators, but the runners loved it!

Here comes Ryan about to crest the final hill towards the finish line (Pikes Peak is looming in the distance).
Coming in to give his girls a kiss
Matigan ran the last few yards with her daddy!
Way to go Ryan, you did a great job and we're so very proud of you!!! Bring on Big Horn!