Anyway, so that Northface Endurance Challenge... wow, yeah, it was as promised - a rockin good time on Marin Headlands and Mt. Tam trails. The field was indeed quite competitive, probably the most competitive ever. I helped mark the course the day before and crewed and paced my friend Larissa on the 50-Mile event. I've run the 50-Mile race the last two years but this year I felt even more involved/connected with the event. I got to help behind the scenes then run 22 miles on the course. The two times I ran Northface I had done the Quad the weekend before but this year I've decided enough is enough of that foolishness. It was the right decision as I felt pretty whooped at the end of those 22 miles. Not once did I feel that I should've have gone for the whole enchilada.
Hayatz coming into the Tennessee Valley aid station, outbound to Mt. Tam.
Larissa coming into Stinson Beach aid station, mile 28.
Larissa is a very strong runner, that girl can keep powering. There was hardly any walking even on the uphills. On the last uphill she just put her head down and ran the entire thing. I didn't have to keep reminding her to eat or drink either, just knows how to take care of herself. Besides LP there were also many friends running the event and it was great seeing them before, during and after the race. Just a great day and of miles and miles of great trails and good friends. It was muddy and slippery because it rained again but it was what it was and I thought the runners dealt with it just fine.
Along with videos I had put up a photo album on Facebook with title slides and captions. I've loaded a copy on Flickr and the links is below. Call it photo race report.
Northface Endurance Challenge.
A few photos from the set.
Dave Mackey and Geof Roes, first two through Stinson Beach, mile 28.
Larissa powering up her hills in Muir Woods.
I love that shot of Mackey and Roes. Killer! Nice job, too, on the race support.
ReplyDeletegood call its a great photo
ReplyDeleteIt is a bummer to be passed with only 5 miles to go but that is what we call race. By the way, Dave Mackey mentions you in his race report.
ReplyDeleteCheers, sensei.