Ferelyn and Court arrived at the campground to pick me ut at 4:00am so we could get to the buses by 4:30.
We made it to the starting line at 5:00am. It was VERY cold. I wore my running jacket and long-sleeved shirt. Ferelyn and Court dropped their jacket before the run, and I will do the same if I run this race again. I will also run in a short-sleeved shirt. It was VERY hot for the last 7 miles in the valley.
We were standing in front of the fire trying to keep warm.
No pictures during this race. Court ran ahead of us and Ferelyn said she would run with me and wouldn’t leave me behind.
They advertise this as a fast marathon, and it was fast! Two miles into the race, Ferelyn said, “see you at the bottom.” 🙂 And ran ahead to finish the race with her personal record of an hour and a half, something crazy like that. They are both great runners!
At the finish line.
I finished 2:15. Not bad for having a food injury and only being able to run for a month before this race. The 7 miles down hill didn’t hurt my time either. 🙂
We moved out of the Lodgepole campground and drove further up the canyon to Strawberry Reservoir and stayed in Soldier Creek campground. This is our favorite campground to stay in. Trees, shade, and close to the water.
Back at the trailer, my muscles were getting VERY tight and stiff. This blue roller was the only thing I brought with me. Every hour I rolled every hurty muscle. 🙂
That’s my boy!
I was starving after my run. Grilled tuna sandwich, grapes, chips, and avocado with everything bagel seasoning. Lots of protein to help with my achy muscles.
Mountains and trees are for little boys.
Lots of playing and riding the scooter.
That night for dinner: Salmon, squash, and corn on the cob in foil packets.
After dinner we had smores. This is how I like smores. Chocolate, marshmallow, and another piece of chocolate. Who needs graham crackers?