Leona Divide 50 Mile Run Race Report (Read 729 times)

Wow. I still think you're crazy, but I say that with the utmost respect. And those photos are breathtaking. I really think I would be a happy camper in pretty much any part of CA. That entire state is so pretty. How are you feeling now? Sounds like you had a really fantastic race--and so fast! k

Fantastic run and report, Lynn. Sounds like you felt strong the whole way! I really like the mood of the report--calm, reflective, supportive--no one would ever think that such a mood was possible while running 50 miles! Anyhow, great effort--it's been fun following you along as you prepare for Bighorn.

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Awesome Lynn! I had to laugh at your "Rock Inn" experience! What a hoot. Glad it was clean though! I can't even fathom doing this...here's a meager "Great Job"! Very inspiring!!

Niiice. You continue to make me want to try ultras...

Where I would like more details---> Can you give me a run down of how you say energized, hydrated, and sane( ) on these long runs? Perhaps you can make that another post sometime. ENSURE? Seriouslly? You ever had any wildlife chase you down? Thanks for sharing modal

Let's see...energized - the scenery and the other competitors take care of that early in the race...later on, mental focus and the spirit have to fill the glocogen-depleated void. Hydrated...practice, practice, practice...can't wait until you're thirsty, if you do, it's too late and you may have already comitted a race ending error! Drink early and often! Sanity...that's why I do this stuff! I am what they call an introverted thinker, meaning I need time alone with my thoughts...Man, does this fit the bill! Ensure? - 250 calories, 200 mg sodium, 410 mg potassium, 40 g carb, a little sugar and protien packed into 8 ounces of great-tasting liquid? ABSA-FREAKIN-LUTLEY! Had a few copperheads not want to get off the trail, but nothing really chasing me down...that I know of... Wild pigs in the night aren't a lot of fun... Thanks everyone for the nice comments. Kristin, as far as how I was feeling, I took Sunday off after the race (mainly catching up on being out of town), ran Mon-Sat following the race. Friday night on the trail and Sat morning a week later, my legs were complaining of fatigue...I listened and cut it shorter than planned...took yesterday off...self perscribed rest! Jake, I hear great things about Strolling Jim...that and the Stump Jump are both really highly regarded races! I'd love to come out there and do one/both of them some day. Little more than six weeks to Bighorn! 275+ miles in April...hopefully something close to that in May! Lynn B

Holy crap! BTW, smugmug.com rocks! That's where I host all of my business and personal galleries. k