Update

Kevin made it to cottonwood, az about 10 minutes ago. He was strong on the
climbs through the mountains. We played him some James Brown, and
"superman" by REM. He started hopping when he heard these.

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Coming into Flagstaff for some much needed rest!
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It really takes a lot of balls to take the HEAT of the Arizona Desert! As you can see Bundricks been bust'n Kevins balls all day, and you know I mean his ice balls.
Gator
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Progress

Kevin has made it to congress, az. He is going to eat and go down for about
1 to 1 1/2 hours sleep. He looks good.

John W.

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It really takes a lot of balls to take the HEAT of the Arizona Desert! As you can see Bundricks been bust'n Kevins balls all day, and you know I mean his ice balls.
Gator
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RAAM Day #1 Photo Album (Click on Photo)

RAAM Day #1

Day 2- The Crucial Desert

Hey family and friends! Kevin had a good night. I'm sure Gator will update once they change shifts with us. John, Erin (or Bejan), and I will be taking over in the desert about 11am local time. Day 2 was the lowest day of Kevin's RAAM last year since he tends to struggle with the heat and the dreaded conditions that the desert presents. Hopefully we'll have tailwinds and since we are heading North today I beleive weather conditions are calling for winds from the south 15-20 mph and gusts up to 30. The temps seem to be cooler than the past few days they've had in this area but that is relative since we had what the locals called a "cool front" with temps around 104 degrees last year. Looks about the same but with tailswinds hopefully. He's wearing a new loose fitting eastern desert inspired long sleeve shirt that keeps the air flowing and I think that is going to be a huge factor in keeping him cool today. Thanks to all the fans out there and keep the comments coming, we are reading them and it is inspiring him to keep the hammer going.

Tailwinds,

Troy

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Roger, Danny, & Bejan did a great job helping Kevin work thru some stomach issues earlier tonight before ending their shift. The team is paying off.
The photo is the mountains in San Bernardino county in California taken from the east side of the Colorado River in Parker Arizona. Pretty neat. This area is in the Colorado River Indian Reservation.
With sun coming up behind the mountains it makes you glad to be alive to witness it.

Gator

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3:45 am 6/10 Kevin is beginning to settle in. The night is cool, the music hot, the stars are so clear and bright they help light the road ahead.
The crew is rested, but craving a hot cup of joe and Bundrick is patiently planning his next revenge!

Gator
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Solid Exchange at 5:30 (race time, east coast time) Kevin is now off with Phil, David, and Gator.

Mile 211: Kevin is enjoying "Tempted by Sqease" on the RAAMinator speakers with a little late night ice sock and some ensure.