Posted on 03/03/08 1:21 AM| by Lucky
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Rookies at Primal Quest? It’s true! Although we’ve been adventure racing with the same team for around three years now, this is our first season of expedition-length adventure racing. We have a lot to learn and not much time to do it. Fortunately, the Baja Travesia is renowned for it’s high level of challenge and it’s affordability, so most of us will be able to get at least one practice race before PQ. Johnny, Mila and I are currently excited (terrified) that Baja is only weeks away.
 Those who don’t know, the Baja Travesia is a five day race across Baja California. DART finished in around two days last year, but we do not anticipate such a finish. For one thing, Mila is still recovering from knee surgery; she had her first run since Christmas this week, and has as yet to run more than three minutes continuously.
Still, we didn’t expect to run all of the race, so we should be ok with a fast hike. Our goal is to learn about expedition racing anyway, not to speed to the finish. I just hope I can make as many mistakes at Baja as possible that would have been made at Primal Quest.
 -Jeremy
May 15th, 2008 at 9:53 am
Go, guys, go!
(I wish I could be there, hopefully I can see you on TV)
June 19th, 2008 at 4:16 pm
Good luck, stay healthy, I will be sending good thoughts your way out in Montana!
June 20th, 2008 at 10:53 am
WOW.
That is what first word that comes to mind when I look at the details of this race. You guys ought to be pretty stoked about now and a little nervous I would guess. I am pretty sure with Jeremy involved you guys are fully prepared. Have a great time and enjoy the reward from all your hard work. I am looking forward to watching this on tv.
Andy Scott
June 20th, 2008 at 10:57 am
It’s almost time for the excitement to begin. I wish I were there. Go swiftly & safely!
Mom
June 22nd, 2008 at 1:26 pm
Hello. Good luck, work hard, rest when you can, and keep my kids safe.
Love Dad
June 23rd, 2008 at 10:02 am
Whoohoo! #19 what a great start!
June 23rd, 2008 at 12:26 pm
Hi Dan! I think the kids are absolutely amazing in body and soul. Winning would be great but they have the true spirit of dedicatiion, teamwork and a willingness to work togeher on this awesome task. I truly believe that even if they come in last you’ll see smiles much admiration for the winners. There are no losers with people like them. They care as much about the other teams as thier own and I am a very proud stepmom to Jeremy and mom-in-law to Mila. Mila, if you see this, know that I am so very proud of your dedication after all you’ve been through with your knee. You are ALL winners in my book!
June 23rd, 2008 at 11:11 pm
Hey there all! Rebecca from BCE here. Mila, I am so excited by this! I had no idea. Rock it Rookies!
June 24th, 2008 at 2:51 pm
I’m wishing you guys the best of luck. You guys did great at the Baja Traviesa even though Celina and I almost died at one of the check points. I’ll be thinking about you guys, and Mila, this Superstar thing is making me nervous. haha. GOOD LUCK. STAY STRONG
June 25th, 2008 at 8:05 pm
You guys are doing great! Not having as great of a time as I am sure you are all having but it sure is fun to track you. Go Team Lucky!!!! We’re rooting for you at home.
June 25th, 2008 at 11:49 pm
Lucky, you are doing so awesome! This is so exciting!
The first night I couldnt even sleep. Sympathy sleeplessness
I guess. We are watching you every step of the way. Or
paddle, or peddle, or whatever. I know why they call it
Adventure Racing. This is the most incredible adventure of
your lives. We are so proud of all of you.
I love you Johnny. Stay the stubborn and strong guy you
have been your whole life. That will get you through to
the finish. I have no doubts…..MOM
June 27th, 2008 at 12:57 am
Hang in there Lucky. Take care of your tootsies, use
that foot cream and GO GO GO! Our thoughts are on you
non stop. Sending you messages of couage, strenght and drive, through the airwaves. May the force be with you..
(humor…ha ha) Oh, dont laugh, you might hurt something.
Growl….thats for those grizly bears from Ma Ma bear,
saying, dont mess with my kid or his mates!
Mom