#spartankillingtonultra @Spartanrace by-the-numbers: 563 runners registered. 100 finished. (17%) I was in the Open class and only 12% finished. ONLY FIVE age 50+ finished. (Pretty sure if they had a #Clydesdalerunner class that number is low too). The weather was perfect. This was my 2nd attempt and I think I’m done with the #KillingtonUltra. It’s just not friendly to slow big runners. I got cut at mile 17.5, 8k elevation. What did go right: I came back Sunday and ran 13mi, 5k elevation. (no obstacles) I helped 3 from Guam summit #KillingtonPeak - K1 (4,236’) their first mtn (highest point in Guam is only 1,300’ and they never climbed that). It took 50mins to climb that #DeathMarch helping them and there were some tough moments. I saw some awesome wildlife including these cool Turkeys. Awesome smells and awesome views. Great staff. Enjoy #spartanvolunteer So, I got my #TurtleUltra 🐢 for the weekend: 50k, 13k elevation at #TheBirthplaceOfSpartan. Had a great weekend and feel healthy. Next stop is a flat 5k/10k I’m organizing and #SpartanStadion that not my thing but it’s fun. Props to @athleticBrewing for being there both days for that well need recovery. Some excerpts on reflection from this weekend. But on you will go though the weather be foul. On you will go though your enemies prowl. On you will go though the Hakken-Kraks howl. Onward up many a frightening creek, though your arms may get sore and your sneakers may leak. On and on you will hike, And I know you'll hike far and face up to your problems whatever they are….. …. So be sure when you step. Step with care and great tact and remember that Life's a Great Balancing Act. Just never forget to be dexterous and deft. And never mix up your right foot with your left. #AthleticCheckIn @AthleticBrewing #ABCintheWild #WithoutCompromise #AthleticBrewing #NACraftBeer #InTheWild #RunWild #fitover50 #ultratraining #ultrarunning #trailrunning #nature #trails #runningtherapy #HealthIsWealth (at Killington, Vermont) https://www.instagram.com/p/CTwwuykrAUu/?utm_medium=tumblr
