I'm Randy Mouri and this blog is about my quest to be an official finisher in the Race Across AMerica (RAAM), the toughest endurance race in the world. It's over and I became an official solo finisher in 11 days, 1 hour and 13 minutes! We continue to raise money and awareness on behalf of Habitat for Humanity of Northern Virginia (Habitat NoVa). If you would like to make a donation to Habitat NoVa, please visit my page on Habitat’s site. Endless thanks to our sponsors and all the folks that have made such generous contributions. Team Mouri would not have been able to travel so comfortably, which certainly may have changed the outcome of the race.

Sunday, June 26, 2011

11 days, 1 hour, and 13 minutes

That is Randy's official time as announced at the finish line. But that is not the true measure of the experience. It will takes days or weeks for the meaning of what Randy and the Crew accomplished to become clear to them, Right now they are experiencing a very tired euphoria.

I can say that of all the riders and teams that crossed the finish line while I was in Annapolis, Randy had the largest cheering section by far. I submit that that is a measure of the affection those cheering feel for Randy.

Good night Randy.

Good night Crew.

Good night Readers.
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17 comments:

Patti Roper said...

Good night LAH. Thanks for keeping us in the know.

6/26/2011
Polarjud said...

Congrats!

6/26/2011
Anonymous said...

Well done Randy and crew- what an amazing journey... sleep well and all the best
Anne C

6/26/2011
Dave Meridith said...

Congratulations to Randy and crew! You should all be proud of your accomplishment. I have always thought it is a shame that crew members aren't given medals along with the riders - they have every bit as much to do with the accomplishment as the rider.
Anyhow, welcome to the "Official Finishers' Club" and get a good several night's rest!
Dave Meridith

6/26/2011
Karin L said...

awesome journey! Thanks for keeping us in the know! what an experience to all of us. Congratulations to Randy. What an accomplishment !!

6/26/2011
Sarah C. said...

Incredible achievement, Randy and crew. I am amazed and in awe of all of you, I don't know how any of you did it. Sleep deprivation is one of the hardest things to endure, not to mention near 24/7 pedaling a bicycle up and down mountains, valleys, deserts and plains. So glad all are back safely, and hopefully all asleep. God bless, and congratulations for a job incredibly well done.

6/26/2011
Anonymous said...

It's OFCL Randy, you're amazing!! Sorry I was DNF at Annapolis but it sounds like it was a wonderful homecoming. Dinner soon - but don't be expecting any of Mrs. G's pie - and after reading what she wrote, shouldn't it should be Mrs. PG?!! Sarah W.

6/26/2011
Greg Conderacci said...

Randy -- We all couldn't be more proud of you! It was a privilege to share your experience.

Congrats, Dude. You're one of the immortals now!

Best, Greg

6/26/2011
Andrea M. said...

Congratulations Randy and crew! What an awesome accomplishment!

6/27/2011
Adrienne Sweetser said...

Congrats to Randy and his amazing crew!! So proud of you.
You all must be exhausted. Can't wait to see and hear all about the adventure.

LOL
Ady

6/27/2011
Patty said...

YOU DID IT! Fantastic, amazing...what an awesome accomplishment! Rest now, and revel in a job well done. This applies to Randy and the crew, too.

6/27/2011
Elizabeth said...

Randy!! We are definitely going to feature you in an upcoming issue of American Bicyclist ----- WOW!!! YEAH!!! I'm so proud. I've been out of touch on vacation so now I'm going to go back and read every word of your amazing journey. GO RANDY!!!

6/27/2011
Rando Rob said...

You are one impressive guy and your crew was fabulous. An amazing accomplishment.

Rob

6/27/2011
TRVET said...

Randy, this is an amazing feat. Well done!!
Chas

6/27/2011
Anne said...

CONGRATULATIONS Randy! You are amazing! The BEST! That is just too cool! I am so sorry I missed you in Mt. Airy. Beijos

6/27/2011
frank said...

YOU just "CHANGED THE WORLD"

6/27/2011
Alec said...

It was great to see you in Annapolis, surrounded by friends, laughing, holding a huge balloon...

You did it!

6/28/2011

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