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.
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.I took it as a sign that today would be a good day.
The rain went away, and the sun came out
I decided not to go for speed today, and was quickly spit out the back. That's ok, I had time.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.
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.
I was feeling pretty good - despite forgetting my sunglasses.
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10-04-2008, 05:36 PM #1
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Peaked!
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10-04-2008, 05:45 PM #2
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Peaked part deux
Along the way our coaches met up with us, making sure we were eating and drinking, and cheering us on
Uh oh --- ominous clouds coming in..
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!
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!
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10-04-2008, 06:09 PM #3
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Snap, that's so cool!!! I love it. Great smile there, kiddo, by the way.
"My predominant feeling is one of gratitude. I have loved and been loved;I have been given much and I have given something in return...Above all, I have been a sentient being, a thinking animal, on this beautiful planet, and that in itself has been an enormous privilege and an adventure." O. Sacks
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10-04-2008, 07:01 PM #4
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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
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10-04-2008, 07:46 PM #5
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Go, Sna-ap! Go, Sna-ap!
Frends know gud humors when dey is hear it. ~ Da Crockydiles of ZZE.
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10-04-2008, 08:03 PM #6
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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
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