20 miler in the books!!! Man it feels great. The run was in the same basic area as the 17 miler, exept this time there was no blizzard to contend with. I also made sure I drank plenty of water the entire time and used two packages of shot blocks. I was able to complete the entire run nonstop (except for the necessary bathroom and water/refill stops). I was also able to maintain a decent pace, pretty much keeping up with the grandaddy long legs of the bunch, David and Greg….that is until we had three miles left and David decided to see what he was made of and Greg maintained his pace while mine started to fade. This feels great, and is a very important confidence booster for me after my lackluster 17 mile performance. The last 3 miles were definately all about keeping one foot infront of the other and going through the running motions (even if I was barely moving faster than a brisk walking pace).
Everyone else rounded the last corner shortly after I finished and I have to say I’m very proud of everyone in the group for being able to finish the run. I also want to give a big thanks to those that provided water and post race bagels.
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It’s been a while since the last post. Are you still running? How about those fundraising letters, have you gotten those out yet?
Accountability……Don’t you love it.
Lame Chuck
D-ROC, where do I start! Wish you were gonna be running this thing with us man! I can’t tell you how much support you have provided through all of this. Not only with the running and toughing that out but the encouragement with that little test I just took (for the third time!). On top of all of that to come up to L-town and be there to share this adventure speaks volumes! Thanks for all of the motivation, encouragement and support! I look forward to the next adventure with ya man!