Well, my first 50k of 2009 is history. I guess I should first thank Jamie Dial for turning me on to what I think by far was the toughest 50k trail I've been on ever. Ironically, it also turned out to be one my favorites so far!
I was very wary of my foot problems going into this race. As everyone said it was very very rocky. I ran gingerly over the rocks and came out with no blisters..or major tenderness on the bottoms of my feet..which is awesome. That slowed me down some..but not much. Where I suffered most was from the climbing, which seemed to go on forever and, for sure, the lack of proper nutrition (fluids) as I felt totally zapped at mile 20 or so. Jamie ran a great race placing 2nd overall. I did not meet my goals of top 20 or sub 5hrs..but being out there competing, suffering and coming away with no injuries makes it worth it. On to my next race. Oh..my results: 45th in 5:32hrs...the photo is looking down onto the trails we raced on.
1 comment:
nice work man!
i'll be back out there before too long. maybe i'll try to hang on to ya before the end of the summer.
see you out there soon.
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