Thought I'd pop in and share a couple of items related to Rocky Raccoon... I captained the DamNation Aid Station, one that successful 100 mile runners would pass through 10 different times during their journey to the finish.  I took a lot of pictures, many of which are featured in various race reports I linked below.  It was amazing...

 

 

Thank you  Lynn. You were so all so helpful and I  greatly appreciated your heater in the middle of the night when my body was not doing so well!

Francesca

Thank you  Lynn. You were so all so helpful and I  greatly appreciated your heater in the middle of the night when my body was not doing so well!

 

Francesca

 Glad we could help out... congratulations on the finish!  I always worry that those who enjoy our heaters don't get to enjoy the finish... it's always good to hear when someone does! 

Lynn, could you try talking me out of the Catcus Rose....? It even happens to fall on my B'day, I am very severely tempted!

 

Francesca

 Ha!  No way Frannie, one of my all time favorite races!  I actually scored 2nd place there in 2007, the first year it was run in the current format/timeframe... I haven't been able to go back for the 100 again, but have run the 50 and been down there in support of other runners.  RR100 was my first and my fastest, but CR is the only ultra in which I won hardward... no pacer, no crew, just me.  I LOVE IT!!! It's also really cool that it usually falls on halloween weekend and the Daylight Savings Time changed back during the run... kind of messes with your mind (but so do shadows of trees, odd-shaped rocks, etc. at 80 miles!)

Lynn B