Notes
This was the big day. The Leadville 100 Trail Run. Shotgun went off at 4:00 and the first leg from Start to Mayqueen was at a record pace for me. I was feeling good but had to stop 3 times to go to the bathroom. Mayqueen to Fish Hatchery was a bit slower than last year due solely to the fact that I kept having to stop to go to the bathroom. Started to realize there was something going on with my kidneys and it was really holding me back. Fish to Half Pipe I felt pretty good and then I threw up leaving Half Pipe. Tried to get a gel down a bit later but threw it up again. Started to just slowly get some electrolyte drink down. Made it to Twin Lakes (mile 38.5) and sat down for about 10 minutes but didn't feel like eating anything. Left Twin Lakes and after about 3 miles (including 1 mile up the Hope Pass climb) I pulled over to go to the bathroom for the 30th time (no exaggeration) and passed out. 2 guys following me said I was out for about 1 minute. I stayed there for close to an hour to get myself straight again and took the advice of many passers by to just go back to Twin Lakes. So, that was the end of my race. It was a great time I just wish my kidneys had cooperated for me. I'll probably wait at least 2 years before trying this again.