May 28, 2010
Lisa’s amazing journey is on day 40. Today, 50 miles is being completed in Green Bay, WI. She is less than 1000 miles 
away from the goal. The ups and downs of each day, each run, is accompanied by Lisa’s incredible crew and all the love and support she is receving in each state. The athletic feat Lisa is accomplishing is only paled in comparison to the cause.
The compassion that I have for myself has grown through this process. It seems like the more open I am to accepting my own pain and suffering the easier I can deal with it. I’ve learned to say my feet hurt, but somewhere else in the world someone’s feet hurt more. I’ve learned to say I’m feeling upset, but someone else may be losing a loved one to hunger, AIDS, or another tragedy. The more I accept my pain, the more I can relate to others, and the more I learn from my beautiful life that’s a shared work in progress.~ Lisa Smith Batchen
There are many opportunities to be part of this project. For more information visit www.runhope.com or join Running Hope Through America on Facebook and Twitter.
May 25, 2010
Are you thinking of running one of the local races this summer? We have so many to choose from, offering a great variety of distances and courses. From the Tin Cup Challenge to the John Colter Half Marathon, Ryan Gillentine is ready to help you run your best race.
Ryan’s 5k clinic this spring was a great success. We are looking forward to Ryan’s second clinic that will prepare runners for the race length of their choice: 5K, 10K, or half marathon. This clinic customizes a training program in preparation for the Tin Cup Challenge or the John Colter Half Marathon. The six week training clinic begins Monday, June 7.
Pick your race. Pick your distance. Ryan will coach you to run your best race!
For more information and registration, e-mail Ryan at rpgillen@hotmail.com.
May 17, 2010
We are excited to start our Wednesday Night Speakers again. Please keep an eye on our website for future speakers at the Dreamchasers facility (located at 25 South Main Street, Driggs, ID 83422 / Tel: 208-787-2077)
May 12, 2010
Spring training in the Tetons this year has been cold, snowy, wet, and windy. But we endure!
Our local race season is about to kick off with a few great races. What better way to kick off your summer training than a fun race with good friends for great causes!
Save the dates…..
June 6 ~ Run & Ride for the Cure ~ 5K run/15K cycle
Wilson School @ 9 am
June 12 ~ Shirley’s Heart Run ~ 5k walk/10K run
Snake River Brewing @ 9 am
June 26 ~ Jackson Hole Half Marathon
Teton Village to Jackson @ 8 am
July 3 ~ Wrun for Wray Targhee Hill Climb
2.8 miles/1900 ft elevation ~ Grand Targhee
May 9, 2010
This post is for one of our most inspiring and amazing mothers- Lisa Smith Batchen! She celebrated spring break style 
in Panama City, FL. This brings Lisa’s tally to 850 miles. Tomorrow Lisa will be in Birmingham, Alabama. To keep tabs on Lisa, visit www.runhope.com, her Facebook page Running Hope Through America and on Twitter.
Are you ready to support Lisa and help orhans around the world? Here’s how:
1. Make a donation at www.runhope.com
2. Run with Lisa in your state
3. Volunteer to help Running Hope through America
4. Pass the word on to all your family and friends
May 4, 2010
Lisa, Jay, Bella & Gabby
Forget the flowers this year on Mother’s Day, May 9. Show Mom how much you admire her as an athlete! Choose a gift Mom can use and appreciate often. The Dreamchasers store has the perfect gift for active moms- packs, technical t’s, water bottles, and much more. If you are not sure, get Mom a gift cerificate or a class punch card.
Dreamchasers store is now available ONLINE! Jay is happy to help with any questions, ideas, and suggestions.
May 3, 2010
Save the Date
Ultra Light Backpacking Night
Wednesday, May 19 @ 7 pm
Dreamchasers ~ 25 S Main St
Mike Clelland, guide, author, lightweight guru, will present an introductory evening to ultra light camping techniques. Mike will show us how to safely and confidently travel the Teton Wilderness for 2 days with under 14 pounds. I know I am going to have to see this to believe it! Be sure to join us for an enlightening evening.
April 29, 2010
Ok, maybe not love your blisters…..that might be an impossible request. But at least appreciate the darn things because now they can win you some goods. 2 Toms, makers of Blister Shields, is hosting the Worst Blister Challenge. All entries receive a free sample of Blister Shield and the winner is awarded $150 care package of 2 Toms products. All you need to do with the nasty thing is take a photo and submit.
For details, rules, and the entry form, visit the 2 Toms facebook page.
April 26, 2010
Jay has barely arrived home from the Marathon des Sables 2010, and we are already looking forward to 2011! Dates were recently announced for the Marathon des Sables 2011- April 1- 11, 2011
Jay awarding 3rd place to American Mike Wardian at MdS 2010
For the list of MdS 2011 participants, visit
http://www.dreamchaserevents.com/mds/competitorList2011.htm
For more information on the race, results, and photos, visit the website
http://www.darbaroud.com/index_uk.php
Marathon des Sables 2012- The lottery will open in August 2010. Names will be drawn in late October 2010. We will keep information and links for the MdS 2012 lottery posted on the blog.
April 25, 2010
Lisa’s amazing journey, Running Hope Through America, began one week ago: 50 miles in 50 states in 62 days to raise one million dollars for orphans in the US and around the world. To stay caught up with Lisa and her team, including Sister Mary Beth Lloyd, check out Running Hope Through America on Facebook, Twitter, and the website www.runhope.com.
Here are links to all the wonderful (and high profile!) press Lisa is receiving.
Lisa & Sister Mary Beth on Good Morning America
CNN interview on April 23, 2010
http://www.cnn.com/video/?/video/us/2010/04/23/nr.nun.on.a.run.cnn?iref=allsearch
Good Morning America interview on April 16, 2010
http://abcnews.go.com/GMA/video/running-nun-sister-mary-beth-lloyd-10392995
New York Nightly News on April 16, 2010
http://www.nbcnewyork.com/station/as-seen-on/50_Miles_50_States_New_York.html
