Peaked!

[snapdragen]

Or...12 miles and I feel great!

Today was Miracle Miles, a sort of mock event and celebration. I planned better this time nutrition wise

Peanut Butter Cookie Luna Bar
Trail Mix Mojo Bar
Banana Bread Lara Bar

2 Lemon Lime Nuun Tabs - broken into 4 pieces

We met at the crack of dark, it had been raining up to the start.
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After the coaches talk, one of our honorees spoke, then passed out cards with pictures of all of our honorees. She also gave each of us a quote to carry with us. Side note: Eight years ago I did the AIDS ride. The quote I chose for my letters and sig line was "You must be the change you wish to see in the world". Doreen gave me my quote today...guess what it said. :cool: I took it as a sign that today would be a good day.

The rain went away, and the sun came out
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I decided not to go for speed today, and was quickly spit out the back. That's ok, I had time. :D This wasn't the most beautiful trail I've been on, it certainly was the smelliest. Parts are built or right by a landfill -- yum. I walked the first half with a couple of team mates.

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Before I knew it, I was at the first turnaround. I refilled my bottle, use the potty (yay for flush toilets) and removed my longsleeved baselayer shirt.

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I was feeling pretty good - despite forgetting my sunglasses.
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[snapdragen]

Peaked part deux

Along the way our coaches met up with us, making sure we were eating and drinking, and cheering us on

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Uh oh --- ominous clouds coming in..
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At about the last mile, we were hit with a downpour. Big fat heavy raindrops pelted us for about 2 minutes.....then went away.

Before we knew it...the finish line!
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I've discovered Sports Shield is wonderful stuff for your feet, my one problem spot on my heel did not bother me at all today. This was an excellent day! I ate and drank enough, and felt really good at the finish. I can't wait for Nike! :D:D

[salsabike]

Snap, that's so cool!!! I love it. Great smile there, kiddo, by the way.

[Red Rock]

Snap-great job to you. Those pics are great and help make the story. May this continue to be a postive adventure for you. Good luck for the final day.

Red Rock

[SadieKate]

Go, Sna-ap! Go, Sna-ap! :D

[aka_kim]

You can't peak now! Two weeks from now, but not now. :)

How can you survive on 3 energy bars? - I'd be gnawing the bark off trees from hunger :rolleyes:.

[snapdragen]

Well, I had breakfast too....and we had "brunch" at the end of the walk. Fruit, bagels, home made apple cake....;)

[BleeckerSt_Girl]

Hey congratulations! :p :p :p

I love to fitness walk once or twice a week, alternating with my biking.

Great job!!

[maillotpois]

Very cool! Great pictures. Yay for you!!!