I LOVED your report. I think we would run great together, since my fastest marathon time was 5:32, in Reno. I completely agree with you on the road versus trails thing. I too think the appeal of the trails is not knowing what is around the next corner or hill, and those long-sihted roads are mentally really difficult to handle. Anyway - great job finsihin the race, and wondering how your hip flexor is doing now?

Great report Leslie! and I liked reading some of the rest of your blog! Good job in finishing and helping Aaron to finish too. That's the part of trail runner community that I like-we're all there for each other. Kelly

Little late, but I checked out your report and blog. Nice report, and way to tough it out to the finish. You know, I notice the difference in my perception of effort in the dark versus the light. I think I run more comfortably, and faster, when I can't see my body. Things just fall into place more naturally. In the light of day, I can see my body in my peripheral vision and it messes me up some how. I think it gives me a perception of my speed ( or lack thereof) or something which causes me to become too conscious of my body movement instead of forgetting about it and motoring. Whatever. I'm not a butt floss guy. I'm more commando as well. That would have been my suggestion. But your wrong on the guy thing. Some do wear that stuff.