This was a fun day. Spent the day with brother Nick. He was running the Squaw Peak 50 and I joined him at aid station 6 and went the last 24 with him. Good thing I did because he started hallucinating in there somewhere and said we would run up "to that lamppost". The lamppost was a gnarled old tree. Ha Ha. But after 45 miles who could argue. There was some seriously beautiful country to go over and through. Hairdog went about 8 with us as well then ran back out to get the car. Windy Pass was actually fun to see. Beautiful views. Felt good today with little pressure because I was mainly trying to be a good support. Nice role except I about did 15 faceplants hitting roots and rocks with my feet on the downhill. Did manage to stay afloat. Nick did a great job on his first 50 miler even with a bum knee. |