...its been almost 2 months since we came back from the Yukon. We've settled back into "regular" life and are still basking in the memories of the Fulda experience.
Coming back as champions hasn't changed our outlook on life, but has changed our appreciation of the winter months!!!! We have realized there is so much more you can do in the cold once you "suck it up!"
Chantal has (predictably) continued skiing, running and training....I, on the other hand have gone back to being retired and am enjoying the finer things in life...
We've been able to tell so many people about the experience that we had, and the stories don't get old. We were really surprised at the amount of followers and support that we have received. There is a tremendous amount of anticipation for the upcoming documentary that follows us as we competed in the Fulda
Tuesday April 17th, 7:00pm ET / 5:00pm MT on TSN2
Saturday April 27th, 10:00pm ET / 8:00pm MT on TSN2
Tuesday May
1st, 1:30pm ET / 11:30 MT on TSN
The only unfortunate thing about the whole event is the amount of flak that I am getting from Chantal's family, my friends, her friends etc...who knew that she was going to kick my arse at so many things!
Just as things were dying down, we got a call from the Kia guys to come to a photo shoot with our car from the event. We showed up at the dealership and met Robert Staffieri, Director of Marketing, and Josh Marion, Advertising Specialist, to be reunited with our awesome KIA Sportage from the Fulda. While we thought it would just be a couple of pictures, they had other things in mind...They gave us the car!!!!!!!!! Fully outfitted with all the bells and whistles (including the great Fulda tires).
We were so shocked and surprised at the graciousness from the company. Not only did they give us the opportunity to compete, they went above and beyond with this amazing gift.
KIA, you have 2 new fans :)
Ironically enough, we are writing this from the patio of our hotel in Hawaii...so I think our winter adventure racing careers might have come to an end. The 86 degree temperature change has us reconsidering everything :)
Thanks everyone!!!
Chantal and Ryan
