I’m sitting at a Perkins in Ames, IA eating an omelet and mammoth muffin, wiping tears from my eyes as we laugh hysterically. It is the first real meal we’ve eaten in 4 days after calculating the adults each burned a minimum of 5,000 calories a day. I’ll repeat that.. 5,000 calories a day, and … Continue reading Day 3: Relief
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Day 2: Storm Lake to Carroll – An angel from Iowa
As we laid down for bed in Storm Lake after a physically draining day 1, I was doubtful we’d be able to proceed as planned. My husband was in bad shape, and I wasn’t sure how the girls’ spirits would be in the morning. None of us ate dinner because frankly we were too sick … Continue reading Day 2: Storm Lake to Carroll – An angel from Iowa
Let’s talk about Pig Life
There are multiple ways to do Ragbrai. Event registration gives riders access to their main campgrounds spread out across the overnight host city, in parks, stadiums, schools, etc. Kybos (the Iowa term for Porta-Potties) are in abundance. Showers are not. Riders can typically pay a small donation fee to shower at the local school or … Continue reading Let’s talk about Pig Life
The Mommy Briefing 