Leg 2
Started the day off by tripping into some cactus while trying to support Ross on Leg 1. Also saw Amanda (probably been over 14-15 years). Ran “conservative” and smooth.
5.17 miles/7:24 mi
Leg 4
One of my favorite legs of the whole relay. Passed a couple of people while still running a decent pace. Jake, Bruyn, and Mary-Kate supported, nice surprise.
5.14 miles/7:11 mi
Leg 6
Surprised how well my body held up with lack of training. My hernia/hip whatever issue was not an issue so that’s cool. I had a great tail wind pushing me forward. Marieta, Trey, and Mary popped by to support this leg.
3.77 miles/7:15 mi
Leg 8
Don’t remember seeing anybody on this run. My right IT started to flare up in the last 800. I was pretty nervous for leg 10 with my leg starting to hurt and I knew the wind was gonna be crazy.
3.92 miles/7:20 mi
Leg 10 (Wind of Death)
IT would flare up and then go away. Tried to run straight legged. Then once I climbed the hill to the reservoir things got insane. I got pushed around and sand blasted. Didn’t let up for about 4.5 miles. I just kept plowing ahead (slowly). I was nervous a 2 man team runner was close behind me but not the case. Once I hit the dyke the wind sent me flying for a good finish!
Overall I think this was my best L to L performance, even with a slow 10th leg. Ross and I were told we took 2nd but we actually won! Something about 2 man teams starting early and city workers not being able to do math or keep track of teams.
7.04 miles/9:01 mi
25.04 race miles
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