My particular run had some trials and tribulations that were mainly centered around constant on and off cramping in my calves and inner thighs almost all day! It got a little old after while, but the body gets used to it and you do what you half to do to ease it during the run. I survived and did a reasonable good job of trying to think of positive things and staying happy. My time was 20 minutes slower than last year due to the cramping, I believe. (8:14) I also did my share of tripping and falling! Geeez! I got bloody knees and hands - the sign of a true ultra runner!
Lori and Shady met me on the course and ran with me for awhile about 27 miles into the race which really helped my attitude and made me happy. Lori also met me about 32 miles into it also and we ran it home to the finish line. The course had only about 4500 feet of elevation gain, but it sure felt like a lot more because of the constant up and down.
We had a great time and dinner with folks and friends from the St. George Running Center at Ricardo's. Great conversation too! I met Cory Reese (writer for Ultra Running Magazine) again and Hayden Hawks who officially set the course record. Hayden is a rising star in the ultra world now setting records all over the place! I'm very excited to see him do well in the future.
Well here are some pictures of the great day. Thank you all for your support of 100 by 100 and Alzheimer's!
$100.00 Donated 3/5/17
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