The heat index was in the upper 90s. 15 people dropped down to the 20 mile distance and 3 people were taken off the course for heat exhaustion. Unfortunately kelly was one of them. She made it to mile 23 but the humidity and trail conditions were just too much for her. She had done most of her training inside the air conditioned gym which made it hard to adapt. I had to make her stop and parked her at an aid station where she was treated for heat exhaustion. She was sick for 2 days afterwards. I made it through in about 7 1/2 hours. It was brutally hot and humid. God is stronger than me and pulled me through the last 10 mile loop. Ended up with whopping blisters on both feet but, overall, felt pretty good. Laura ran the 10 mile distance and finished in 3 1/2 hours. This course is the hardest trail I've thus encountered. But, like a moth to a flame... i keep coming back.
Laura, modeling my camelbak I had to modify. Prerace.
Hope is not too happy here. I'm sure I stunk!!
I had to run the last 8 miles solo and I, as usual, talked to Jesus out loud. Just cause you can't seen him doesnt mean I can't. I see him with my heart and feel him in every fiber of my being. Well, the photographer caught me singing here. Too funny. But, "Awesome God" should be sung at the top of your lungs right?!!!
Prerace with Hope, Kelly, Laura and Franky. He's crazy for taking 4 women on a trip. But, we love him!
Finish line pics.
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