4:45AM - Leg 21 of the Wasatch Back Relay. I got about an hour of sleep before my leg. The leg started at the south end of Henefer Valley and ended south of HWY 80 at the northeast end of Echo Reservoir. It was pitch black at the start and hints of dawn by the end. Passed one other runner along the way. The leg was 6.1 miles and my time was 34:27 (5:38/mile pace). Ave HR 183. 12:15PM - Leg 33 of the Wasatch Back Relay. I snatched another hour of sleep in the van at exch 30 in Heber City. My legs are pretty tired by now, after Park City the week before and the two legs I've already ran. On top of that, Leg 33 is nicknamed "You've got to be kidding me." Not a good sign. The leg climbs 1400 ft over 3.1 miles. Ouch! Fortunately karma smiled upon me, as this leg was a little short, and "offset" leg 9. My goal was not to walk at all, and I made that, despite wanting to quite a bit. It was hard work! I passed at least 10 runners, which kept me motivated. Time was 29:56 (9:39/mile). Ave HR 181. It doesn't look good on paper, but I'm happy with that. Our team finished 6th overall with a time of 21:18:50. Run, drive, sleep, repeat. What a great experience! I made some new friends this race and it was a great time. I recommend it to anyone. | 