The Fall 50's course directions: Start running at Gill's rock and don't stop until someone hands you a beer. I have to say that is was pretty special that my first real big run race dealie was with my family in WI. It was pretty much Wisconsin's version of the Ragnar, but with lots and lots of beer. Found out the night before the race that I would be running 3 legs of the relay meaning 4.5 more miles than the 10 I was already freaked out about running. Not to mention the fact that I was totally sleep deprived after my "red eye" on Friday morning. Leg 2: 6.5 miles in 53 minutes. Was shooting for 9-10 minute miles, but hovered around 8's and it felt AWESOME. So much for WI being flat. Leg 2 began and ended with B Street type hills - what the heck? Leg 9 & 10: Was already sore from my first run 5 hours before so I have to admit I wasn't too psyched for 8 more miles. Ran the first five miles in the low 8's and then met up with my few months shy of 70 uncle and ran to the finish at a glorious (more relaxed) pace. 14+ miles - and it wasn't that bad - cannot freaking believe it! The hip held out well, but my calves and abs have never been so sore. No hip or quad soreness whatsoever. Well maybe a little psoas stiffness, but not much more than a typical day in my office chair. Weird. I think I am ready to step things up a bit. I still think it is pretty crazy that I ran that far considering I have only done about 3 runs over 5 miles in the last year... | 
