#44 Ultra Marathon was completed yesterday in Zion National Park with a total distance of 31 miles (50K) in 8:15. I took so many pictures of this run (for good reason as you can see) it must've cost me nearly 1/2 hour - but it didn't matter as I took it all in. Time doesn't matter - I had no "cut offs) to meet like in races. This was a spectacular run on a spectacular day!
I started at the Hop Valley trailhead first with a 5 mile out and back run with Lori - then basically headed to Zion Canyon via the Connector trail, then Wildcat Canyon trail, then the spectacular
West Rim trail high above Zion - which eventually leads into Zion Canyon. I ended right at the road near The Grotto right at 31 miles right after 5:00 pm. Lori met me right there waiting for me. It was so good to see her there - so nice! She had everything I needed too - change of clothes, shoes, everything - so nice! Love you Lori! How nice and thoughtful too. We immediately took the shuttle down the canyon to our car, changed, then drove to the Brew Pub in Springdale to catch a few beers and dinner before we headed for home. We drove the entire 40 minute drive with the windows wide open in the wonderful 80 degree breezes! What a wonderful day indeed!
Here are a few shots of this fantastic National Park - high above Zion Canyon few people actually get to see. I would highly recommend getting up to the West Rim trail. It is strenuous, but worth it!
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$100.00 donated to Alzheimer's Research 5/6/19
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