I was relegated (by illness) to photographer / support team for the Funtastics Adventure Racing Team in Half Moon Bay.

The FARTs completed their longest race to date — Ocean Blue — in 8hrs, 40min. The rest of us FARTs were “proud and inspired”.

Morgen, Dave, Andy, Jeni

Many more experienced teams did not finish the harsh ocean kayaking, mountain biking and trail running course.

The night after the race we drove to Napa Valley, hosted for a gourmet dinner by friends of Dave and Lisa.

Napa valley grapes

We finished in gorgeous Lake Taho, there to cycle with the Big Blue race organizer.

Last morning: run on the Rubicon Trail.

See all the photos from this road trip on flickr.

The next race for the FARTs is longer and tougher, Big Blue, Lake Tahoe, September 20, 2008.

Funtastics Adventure Racing Team – official website

Here’s a video and slideshow highlight reel of the race and road trip. Click PLAY or watch it on YouTube.