Hey everyone! Yesterday I completed the Flagstaff to Grand Canyon 55K for my 55th Ultra Marathon for
100 by 100. I finished with a time of around 8:24 for the 34 miles. And what a day it was with my wife Lori and daughter Della supporting me in every way! It's just what I needed too! Thank you both so much! I loved being there with you and we had so much fun too!
It was a beautiful day with great running temps and great people to talk with on the run, in aid stations, and at our hotel. I was however treated to an ongoing rain/hailstorm and slog fest for the last 6 miles of the 34 mile run. This was the only really, really hard part. These last 6 miles entailed trying to run and hike through really rough lava rock 4 wheel drive roads that were so water logged that in ever step you took more mud would get stuck to your shoes. My shoes must have weighed 7 pounds each so it was extremely difficult and it took forever for me to get to the finish! 3 rounds of rain and hail helped out in my misery as well! I took it in stride and was just laughing - that's all one can do in that situation! Lori and Della were there at the finish and took lots of pictures too. The beer at the ended tasted so good!
We got to our hotel, showered up, and went into downtown "Flagg" and had a great meal and drinks. I was in bed immediately when we got home and went fast asleep! A very fun and worthwhile day was had by all. I am very fortunate being able to do these crazy runs with my family in tow!
Thank you all for your support! Here are some pics!
9/19/21 - $100.00 Donated to the Shirley Marcos Alzheimer's Research Center
