JJJessee, I should have waited to read this while waiting at an airport, but I couldn't resist (I am sure I'll read this again a few times). You write such wonderful reports and your experiences on the trails and over hill and dale are incomparable. You capture the challenge and beauty of all this so well. Congratulations on racing well and celebrating even better. Karin

Wow! I am a fan not only of your abilities as a runner and a writer but of your running style. Everyone has a personality and yours is intrigueing to say the least. Congrats on a great race and thanks for sharing your thoughts. Larry

This was my favourite line: "When you think you’ve captured that vision of beauty standing by your car at a scenic overlook, deep beauty is still running wild and free." And you conquered your jewel-clad mistress. Wonderful run and wonderful report, as always.

hi JJJesse, I knew you'd do well on this race. You and your Iron Mt. Dead Guys rock! Thanks so much for bringing us a view of a race that few of us will ever experience. Interesting food you get on the course (hamburgers!). I hope you take the full 27 days (and change) to recover from this race. Bushwhacking sounds like a lot of fun, as does biking. You live near some beautiful country.

Wow, jjj, that was one tough race. I was entranced by your report and the attitude you had during the race. I felt I was with you and could picture parts of what you observed. You hit the aid stations ahead of your goals and even enjoyed a "waterfall" experience along the way. Congratulations. TomS