Hood to Coast - The Bonus Photos

Hopefully you're not too sick of hearing about Hood to Coast quite yet.  I've got a collection of "bonus" photos that didn't quite fit in my recaps.  These images give more insight into the carnival-like atmosphere of this famous relay race.

Large white passenger vans are a common sight.  But most teams try to brighten them up a little.

This van had a giant blow-up turtle on top.

You don't see men with green hair everyday.

This van decor is a little gruesome.

Runner humor - who doesn't giggle a bit when someone talks about a "fartlek?"

This lady is stuck in the '80s (I wonder if she ran in that get-up?)

One of the funniest vans - the top rack is lined with beer taps (which lit up at night!).  And to finish it off, a stripper pole on the back.

Wonderful strangers who cheered me on as I ran my first leg.  So I took a photo of them.

Probably my favorite H2C decor - and for a good cause.  The ladies in this truck were promoting breast cancer awareness.  A great way to get their message across!

This lady had a "cow" theme going.  And I loved her team's neon orange tank tops.

Team Super Slug??

This crown mounted on the roof box lit up at night.  Quite a sight!

Ohhhh......there are some shorts just shouldn't be worn in public......(especially by a guy!)

Team "Hoodzilla" had a couple of stereo speakers mounted on top of their rig.  The guys drove by blasting loud rock music.  Awesome!

It wouldn't be Hood to Coast without our friends the porta-potties.  Or a porta-potty line.

I thought this team name was very creative!

Cool costumes - hopefully not too difficult to run in.

I saw blow-up dolls being used in all sorts of ways.

It's not everyday you get passed by a man wearing a rainbow tu-tu!  Only in the Hood to Coast Relay.

Our poor monkey didn't fare well, and leaked air just as quickly as he was blown up.  Time to spring for a new monkey I guess.  Next year......