Tomorrow I'm supposed to be running the Malibu Creek 50K, the race that I ran last year as my first ultra. I know that I am completely unprepared for the hills/climb as I have only done 3 trail runs in the past few months. But I'm not worried about covering the distance. What worries me is that I have not healed from the pains that hit during the OC100K. Being sick the past 9 days has been a blessing in disguise as it's meant I've done very minimal running. I've focused on resting, walking around in my Vibrams, doing yoga, and relaxing.
Last night my wonderful boyfriend gave me a deep massage on my right leg; what scared me is that he immediately noticed what he described as a red line under my skin running from my outer knee up my outer thigh to my hip. He immediately started massaging along that line and the pain I felt was unlike any I've experienced; the pain I've been feeling has been going from my hip to my knee so it's not surprising that area is tender but the tenderness of certain spots has my hoping it's just muscular or my ITB but researching stress fractures. Today it hurts to even gently touch those areas.
I tested out my legs on a short run and felt discomfort within a half mile. I kept to a flat, gravel/dirt path near my apartment and, for the most part, kept to a slow, recovery pace. Thankfully, the right leg pain improved over the run, though my left arch is not 100%. And apparently I overdid it wearing my Vibram KSOs; I wore them for several hours daily at work and ran 1 mile on the treadmill in them; my right achilles (the one I tore 3 times in high school) was very tight and sore today. I clearly suck at "gradually" easing into anything! What this means for tomorrow is unclear. I'm excited that I'll be able to see several runner friends, including Billy, Emil, Shacky, Deirdre, Lori, but I'm already prepared to drop at the 25K mark if I feel I'm doing damage to some already sore spots.
During today's run, I kept remembering that I've yet to learn a very important lesson- gradually increase mileage. My running logs over the past 7 months look like a "what-not-to-do" memo. I'm keeping my fingers crossed that my body will forgive me and allow me to continue training for the SD100. In about 26 hours, I'll know how much my body loves me.
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Saturday, March 6, 2010
Sunday, February 21, 2010
Orange Curtain 100K- How was I the female winner?!?!?!
WARNING- LONG RACE REPORT TO FOLLOW!!!
The race consisted of running from the start 3.1 miles on a bike path (or in the dirt alongside it) to the turnaround/aid station and returning to the start. In other words, one out/back was a 10k lap. The 50K runners would do it 5 times and the suckers in for the 100K would do it 10 times. The race director reminded us 100K crazies that we could drop at any time after the 50K mark and receive a 50K finishing time. That was never an option for me as I knew I had to finish using whatever means necessary. I knew I would use a walk/run strategy but I'm bad at sticking to schedules so my plan was to establish and follow the intervals of run/walk based on how I felt. Many of the miles blurred together but I'll try to recall what happened during the different laps, hoping I don't mix up when things happened too much. :) During all middle/end loops, it was cool to have the race director ride by on his bike and give encouragement...really enjoyed the race!
First loop (10k=6.2 miles)
I was chatting with few people as we began but almost all runners kept to the pavement and so only runners near the dirt where I ran got to engage in fantastic conversations with me.;) Many people took off fast (mostly 50K runners) and I kept checking my Garmin to make sure I was not getting carried away. I wanted to average 10 minute miles for the first 50K, which would give me plenty of time to finish the second 50K. I figured running in the mid-9s plus taking walk breaks would put me around that average. I kept catching myself in the 8:20-8:50s and desperately tried to settle into a slower rhythm. I passed one guy in the dirt who was also doing the 100k; he commented that I was running fast and I kept thinking I hoped I was not setting myself up for major crash/burn later. I felt very comfortable with my pace and, in fact, worried my hip flexors would hurt if I ran too slowly. When I hit the turnaround, the ones recording our numbers and times said I was the second female for the 100K. That shocked me and I started trying to figure out who was first so I could make sure I didn't pass that person. I was running beside one lady and I assumed she was in for the 100K and decided that I should not pass her as she was running high 8s and that was too fast for my goal. I realized bib numbers 1-49 were people in the 50K and 50 and above were 100K runners. I started checking bib numbers, except of the lady near me because I couldn't see hers. Another lady, whose number was slightly hidden, ran past me starting her second loop and I wondered if she was in for the 50K or the 100K; she was flying so no bib number left me wondering. My intention was to walk after the first 10K but I didn't see anyone else near me walking and I decided to wait to take walk breaks.
Second 10K (miles 6.3-12.4)
Nothing notable about the miles. I chatted with some runners around me, enjoyed seeing the lead 50K guy flying and hamming it up, and just settled into groove. I made sure I got Gatorade at the aid stations and took my first Gu around mile 10. Getting close to ending the lap, I saw a photographer and thought it was John, my boyfriend's co-worker who I knew was coming out to take pics for a couple of hours for AM Signature Photography. Quick porta-potty break and I was back out for my third loop.
Third 10K (miles 12.5- 18.6)
The skies started to clear more, the opposite of the rain that had been predicated, and I started to look at the surroundings of the course while listening to a long DJ mix by Above and Beyond. We were running by some parks, a place with horses, a Wal-Mart...nothing exciting. There were some bikers and other pedestrians on the bike path and most were nice, except for one jerk who yelled out obscenities because he had to pass a runner in the race. Total idiot! All the other people noticed we were part of a race and were very cool about sharing the path with us. Alan, my boyfriend, had joined John taking pics and I was very happy to see him. I got to see him a few times as they moved from one spot to another and he saw me on the out/back. He said he was leaving but would be back later and I looked forward to having him there at the finish. Ending the loop (or the next one), I met Jay, the race director, and he said he had spoken to my photographers....lol. I let him know it was my boyfriend and boyfriend's co-worker. Jay seemed very cool about their being there and I was just happy to be almost 1/3 of the way done and with some pics of my running as a bonus. I did my walk strategy leaving the aid station by walking 0.2 miles before running again.
Few minutes later; getting ready to head into dodging of water puddle underpass
Moments later...according to time stamp on pic files:)
Blowing Alan kisses...
Fourth 10K (miles 18.7- 24.8)
I kept saying hi to the other runners, yelling my last bit of encouragement to the guy who was making his way to the finish line as the winner of the 50K, and finally chatted with the lady who I was running near; she and I had traded off "leading" and she told me it was my time to lead. I laughed and told her she was doing a great job pacing me so she could stay in front; I asked if she was doing the 100K and she said she was in for the 50K! Eeeeek. That was my cue to slow down! I hit the turnaround and again did a 0.2 walk. I have no clue when I took my second Gu but I ended up having to take a Salt Stick capsule at some point because my fingers were swollen like balloons.
Fifth 10K (miles 24.9- 31)
Starting on my 5 lap, I got a huge surprise as I saw Sam and his son, Jack; Sam's the one running 60 marathons this year to raise funds for Train4Autism. They were nearby for their session in the hyperbaric chamber and decided to drop by and cheer me on. It worked out perfectly as they had just arrived when I came by. I chatted for a minute, told him how I was doing (ahead of schedule), and posed for quick picture. That brightened my race and gave me more inspiration. My legs were really tired during the loop and I realized I was not fueling often enough/getting enough calories per hour. I hit the marathon mark in 4:05 and again realized I must slow down and force myself to walk more. Ending the lap, I was an hour ahead of schedule and my right hip flexor/quad/ITB and left foot were hurting, a sign of more pain to come. Leaving the aid station and heading out for the next loop, I stopped and chatted with Bill Ramsey, a man I met last year when I got injured at the PCT50; he was in for the 100K but decided to stop at 50K; he said the course was harder on the legs than any trail run. That made me feel better about the aches I was feeling and my chances of surviving my first 100.

Pic courtesy of Sam around mile 25- Thanks to him for being there!!! He rocks!
Sixth loop (miles 31.1-37.2)
Nothing notable except I finally figured out who the lady I would end up battling for the win was. She was the one I had noticed early in the race. At some point I passed her and she said, "Go girl..you go get it." The aches in my right leg and left foot got progressively worse and I looked forward to seeing my friend Deirdre at the end of the loop; I had told her to be there sometime noon or after and I ended the lap around noon. She was great about refilling my water bottle, chatting with me, encouraging me while I sat on the ground. I noticed my right leg was swollen above my knee and that it was very knotted; I massaged it hard and used the stick hoping for the best. I removed my left shoe and tried to work on the huge knot in my arch. I considered changing shoes but decided to stick with my plan of changing after my next loop. I headed back out and implemented a new strategy- walk 0.5 miles every turnaround and walk some every mile.
Seventh loop (miles 37.2-43.4)
Foot hurt so badly I had to stop and massage it again. Right leg also got some more treatment. Again noticed I was dizzy and needed to take in more sugar when the ground looked like it was rolling. Took 200mg of Advil at mile 40. I knew the lady I was leading was close behind me but I was not concerned; I was in survival mode/avoid too much pain mode. I chatted with some runners who were a lap behind me and the conversations broke up the miles. I was soooo happy to get back to my drop bag, rub my foot, change shoes, massage my aching/knotted right leg, and take off with only 2 laps to go.
Eighth loop (miles 42.5-49.6)
Starting trading places with other 100K leading lady; she would pass me when I was walking and I would pass her when running. We chatted for a bit and she seemed very nice. My foot was somewhat happier with new shoes but still hurting. I kept battling feeling really tired and kept realizing I needed more calories. I kept taking 0.5 mile walk breaks but was still able to run in the 8s, 9s when running.
Ninth loop (miles 49.7-54.8)
Same as last loop, except at turnaround the volunteers commented that I was battling that lady for first. I told them she could have it as my legs were done; they didn't like that response...lol. When she passed me heading back to end the loop, I told her all I cared about was finishing and I encouraged her to take the win. We chatted and turns out we were both out for the same thing- just finishing, Ending the lap, I saw Alan and I was so happy to see him!!! But was sad he didn't have the diet coke I requested...I yelled for him to go get it, expecting him to have it for me at the finish.

Coke- not the same as Diet Coke- but trying to find some energy

Missed the garbage..."Alan, can you get that, please?"
Tenth loop/Finish
My competitive nature set in and, when I saw Alan holding out the diet coke he had gotten permission to hand me, I barely took two sips because I wanted to keep momentum. I ran as much as I could but ended up being so low on energy that I had to do more walk breaks than I hoped..sometimes could only run half mile before needing a break. Got my spirits lifted by seeing a guy who had passed me way earlier in the race pumped heading towards the finish line. I got lots of encouragement by other guys and girls who realized I was on my last lap. With only 3.1 miles to go, I tried to muster everything in me to run. I knew I had a lead and I was so tired I didn't care if I was first or second; I was just shocked to be finishing it feeling okay. I kept to run/walk and would do run 0.4/walk 0.2, stretching out run part when I had enough energy. With a mile to go, I walked slightly more in order to save energy for sprinting to the finish. And sprint I did...I was so pumped to be finished and being the female winner was icing on the cake. Garmin time: 10:56! I got big surprise seeing my friend Tiffany and her son Benjamin waiting with Alan at the finish. I cheered for the second place lady and finally got to do formal introductions/learn her name (Jeri). Very cool to learn that we are both doing SD100.
I'm a little happy!
I love Diet Coke!
Tiffany and I- she's the best!!!
Flowers from Alan, Tiffany, race...love them!
Ice bath...well the ice melted so I should have used more. Look of having the worst blisters ever- no pics of those allowed!
The race consisted of running from the start 3.1 miles on a bike path (or in the dirt alongside it) to the turnaround/aid station and returning to the start. In other words, one out/back was a 10k lap. The 50K runners would do it 5 times and the suckers in for the 100K would do it 10 times. The race director reminded us 100K crazies that we could drop at any time after the 50K mark and receive a 50K finishing time. That was never an option for me as I knew I had to finish using whatever means necessary. I knew I would use a walk/run strategy but I'm bad at sticking to schedules so my plan was to establish and follow the intervals of run/walk based on how I felt. Many of the miles blurred together but I'll try to recall what happened during the different laps, hoping I don't mix up when things happened too much. :) During all middle/end loops, it was cool to have the race director ride by on his bike and give encouragement...really enjoyed the race!
First loop (10k=6.2 miles)
I was chatting with few people as we began but almost all runners kept to the pavement and so only runners near the dirt where I ran got to engage in fantastic conversations with me.;) Many people took off fast (mostly 50K runners) and I kept checking my Garmin to make sure I was not getting carried away. I wanted to average 10 minute miles for the first 50K, which would give me plenty of time to finish the second 50K. I figured running in the mid-9s plus taking walk breaks would put me around that average. I kept catching myself in the 8:20-8:50s and desperately tried to settle into a slower rhythm. I passed one guy in the dirt who was also doing the 100k; he commented that I was running fast and I kept thinking I hoped I was not setting myself up for major crash/burn later. I felt very comfortable with my pace and, in fact, worried my hip flexors would hurt if I ran too slowly. When I hit the turnaround, the ones recording our numbers and times said I was the second female for the 100K. That shocked me and I started trying to figure out who was first so I could make sure I didn't pass that person. I was running beside one lady and I assumed she was in for the 100K and decided that I should not pass her as she was running high 8s and that was too fast for my goal. I realized bib numbers 1-49 were people in the 50K and 50 and above were 100K runners. I started checking bib numbers, except of the lady near me because I couldn't see hers. Another lady, whose number was slightly hidden, ran past me starting her second loop and I wondered if she was in for the 50K or the 100K; she was flying so no bib number left me wondering. My intention was to walk after the first 10K but I didn't see anyone else near me walking and I decided to wait to take walk breaks.
Second 10K (miles 6.3-12.4)
Nothing notable about the miles. I chatted with some runners around me, enjoyed seeing the lead 50K guy flying and hamming it up, and just settled into groove. I made sure I got Gatorade at the aid stations and took my first Gu around mile 10. Getting close to ending the lap, I saw a photographer and thought it was John, my boyfriend's co-worker who I knew was coming out to take pics for a couple of hours for AM Signature Photography. Quick porta-potty break and I was back out for my third loop.
Third 10K (miles 12.5- 18.6)
The skies started to clear more, the opposite of the rain that had been predicated, and I started to look at the surroundings of the course while listening to a long DJ mix by Above and Beyond. We were running by some parks, a place with horses, a Wal-Mart...nothing exciting. There were some bikers and other pedestrians on the bike path and most were nice, except for one jerk who yelled out obscenities because he had to pass a runner in the race. Total idiot! All the other people noticed we were part of a race and were very cool about sharing the path with us. Alan, my boyfriend, had joined John taking pics and I was very happy to see him. I got to see him a few times as they moved from one spot to another and he saw me on the out/back. He said he was leaving but would be back later and I looked forward to having him there at the finish. Ending the loop (or the next one), I met Jay, the race director, and he said he had spoken to my photographers....lol. I let him know it was my boyfriend and boyfriend's co-worker. Jay seemed very cool about their being there and I was just happy to be almost 1/3 of the way done and with some pics of my running as a bonus. I did my walk strategy leaving the aid station by walking 0.2 miles before running again.
About 2 hours into the race
Sending Alan kisses (I'm too gross to kiss during a race!!)
Moments later...according to time stamp on pic files:)
Smiling while running is good!
More kisses to the best boyfriend in the world!
Alan capturing my kisses:)
Fourth 10K (miles 18.7- 24.8)
I kept saying hi to the other runners, yelling my last bit of encouragement to the guy who was making his way to the finish line as the winner of the 50K, and finally chatted with the lady who I was running near; she and I had traded off "leading" and she told me it was my time to lead. I laughed and told her she was doing a great job pacing me so she could stay in front; I asked if she was doing the 100K and she said she was in for the 50K! Eeeeek. That was my cue to slow down! I hit the turnaround and again did a 0.2 walk. I have no clue when I took my second Gu but I ended up having to take a Salt Stick capsule at some point because my fingers were swollen like balloons.
Fifth 10K (miles 24.9- 31)
Starting on my 5 lap, I got a huge surprise as I saw Sam and his son, Jack; Sam's the one running 60 marathons this year to raise funds for Train4Autism. They were nearby for their session in the hyperbaric chamber and decided to drop by and cheer me on. It worked out perfectly as they had just arrived when I came by. I chatted for a minute, told him how I was doing (ahead of schedule), and posed for quick picture. That brightened my race and gave me more inspiration. My legs were really tired during the loop and I realized I was not fueling often enough/getting enough calories per hour. I hit the marathon mark in 4:05 and again realized I must slow down and force myself to walk more. Ending the lap, I was an hour ahead of schedule and my right hip flexor/quad/ITB and left foot were hurting, a sign of more pain to come. Leaving the aid station and heading out for the next loop, I stopped and chatted with Bill Ramsey, a man I met last year when I got injured at the PCT50; he was in for the 100K but decided to stop at 50K; he said the course was harder on the legs than any trail run. That made me feel better about the aches I was feeling and my chances of surviving my first 100.

Pic courtesy of Sam around mile 25- Thanks to him for being there!!! He rocks!
Sixth loop (miles 31.1-37.2)
Nothing notable except I finally figured out who the lady I would end up battling for the win was. She was the one I had noticed early in the race. At some point I passed her and she said, "Go girl..you go get it." The aches in my right leg and left foot got progressively worse and I looked forward to seeing my friend Deirdre at the end of the loop; I had told her to be there sometime noon or after and I ended the lap around noon. She was great about refilling my water bottle, chatting with me, encouraging me while I sat on the ground. I noticed my right leg was swollen above my knee and that it was very knotted; I massaged it hard and used the stick hoping for the best. I removed my left shoe and tried to work on the huge knot in my arch. I considered changing shoes but decided to stick with my plan of changing after my next loop. I headed back out and implemented a new strategy- walk 0.5 miles every turnaround and walk some every mile.
Seventh loop (miles 37.2-43.4)
Foot hurt so badly I had to stop and massage it again. Right leg also got some more treatment. Again noticed I was dizzy and needed to take in more sugar when the ground looked like it was rolling. Took 200mg of Advil at mile 40. I knew the lady I was leading was close behind me but I was not concerned; I was in survival mode/avoid too much pain mode. I chatted with some runners who were a lap behind me and the conversations broke up the miles. I was soooo happy to get back to my drop bag, rub my foot, change shoes, massage my aching/knotted right leg, and take off with only 2 laps to go.
Eighth loop (miles 42.5-49.6)
Starting trading places with other 100K leading lady; she would pass me when I was walking and I would pass her when running. We chatted for a bit and she seemed very nice. My foot was somewhat happier with new shoes but still hurting. I kept battling feeling really tired and kept realizing I needed more calories. I kept taking 0.5 mile walk breaks but was still able to run in the 8s, 9s when running.
Ninth loop (miles 49.7-54.8)
Same as last loop, except at turnaround the volunteers commented that I was battling that lady for first. I told them she could have it as my legs were done; they didn't like that response...lol. When she passed me heading back to end the loop, I told her all I cared about was finishing and I encouraged her to take the win. We chatted and turns out we were both out for the same thing- just finishing, Ending the lap, I saw Alan and I was so happy to see him!!! But was sad he didn't have the diet coke I requested...I yelled for him to go get it, expecting him to have it for me at the finish.
So happy to see Alan and to have 1 lap to go!
I'm trying to smile:)
Coke- not the same as Diet Coke- but trying to find some energy
Missed the garbage..."Alan, can you get that, please?"
Tenth loop/Finish
My competitive nature set in and, when I saw Alan holding out the diet coke he had gotten permission to hand me, I barely took two sips because I wanted to keep momentum. I ran as much as I could but ended up being so low on energy that I had to do more walk breaks than I hoped..sometimes could only run half mile before needing a break. Got my spirits lifted by seeing a guy who had passed me way earlier in the race pumped heading towards the finish line. I got lots of encouragement by other guys and girls who realized I was on my last lap. With only 3.1 miles to go, I tried to muster everything in me to run. I knew I had a lead and I was so tired I didn't care if I was first or second; I was just shocked to be finishing it feeling okay. I kept to run/walk and would do run 0.4/walk 0.2, stretching out run part when I had enough energy. With a mile to go, I walked slightly more in order to save energy for sprinting to the finish. And sprint I did...I was so pumped to be finished and being the female winner was icing on the cake. Garmin time: 10:56! I got big surprise seeing my friend Tiffany and her son Benjamin waiting with Alan at the finish. I cheered for the second place lady and finally got to do formal introductions/learn her name (Jeri). Very cool to learn that we are both doing SD100.
Starting to sprint to finish line
Final surge
I love Diet Coke!
Alan was so awesome! He kissed/hugged me in all my "disgustingness" and got me red roses!!!
62.58 miles ...lol!
So cold! We couldn't wait for the RD to do the award part!
Flowers from Alan, Tiffany, race...love them!
Ice bath...well the ice melted so I should have used more. Look of having the worst blisters ever- no pics of those allowed!
Orange Curtain 100K RR- Pre-race
Since the race was long, my race report will be long but I'll take of of pre-race details in this post.:) Most of you know that I decided to run the Orange Curtain 100K in order to meet the qualifying requirements for my goal race, the San Diego 100. I was definitely nervous about the race because my I have not done many long training runs (over 12 miles) in the past 7 months. My longest runs recently were two marathons this year and, though I ran those comfortably, 62 miles is a lot farther than 26.2!! I was especially concerned about how my body (and mind) would handle the course. The course is an out/back 3.1 mile trek on a bike path along and small "river." I knew there was a dirt path alongside the pavement and I fully intended on running on the dirt because my legs would hate me otherwise. The course is extremely flat with the only slight ups/downs being when we cross under 3 overpasses and I was very worried about my legs holding up under extremely repetitive forces; at least trails or hilly runs allow the leg muscles to be used differently and cause less strain.
My fears about the distance were lessened because I kept reminding myself that I've covered the distance before. I did a 65 mile "run" last year the evening of July 3rd into the morning of July 4th; however, that run caused my left ITB to hurt around mile 20 something and to lock up completely by mile 39ish; I ended up walking most of the last 25 miles in excruciating pain. That run was a course I mapped out and it had some elevation changes and variety in scenery...in other words, it was mentally easier (plus, I was doing it as a memorial to my father who passed away the previous July 4th so nothing could prevent me from finishing it).
Two days before the race, I made a list of the things that I might need during the race and Thursday/Friday, I hit my local Target and REI to load up on stuff for my drop bag..oh and to buy a waterproof bag in case it rained. I looked at many bags and settled on a large Drybloc one by Granite Gear since it would be large enough for all my stuff and, especially, my stick. Friday night I nervously packed, putting items into ziploc bags and trying to organize things so that I could easily find them. I packed my drop bag, a bag with clothes/towel for car for post-race, and bag with things I would be wearing (Garmin, ipod, Ultimate Direction fuel belt). Finally went to bed around 9:30pm and tossed/turned until almost 1am...just getting 3 hours of sleep before crawling out of bed and succumbing to my alarm at 4:15.
Stuff for drop bag and to wear during race
After quickly getting dressed in my Operation Jack shirt and other gear, I made the short 30 minute drive to the race location, checked in (got my #54 and cool tech shirt), and then finished preparations for the race...more BodyGlide on feet, putting moleskin and athletic tape on blister-prone toes. I made my way to the start line around 5:50am and ran into a running buddy (James) who came out to say hi and see us start. I chatted with a woman who has completed almost 20 Ironmans and who was out for the 50K. The race director, Jay, gave a quick run through of the course and the race was on.
My fears about the distance were lessened because I kept reminding myself that I've covered the distance before. I did a 65 mile "run" last year the evening of July 3rd into the morning of July 4th; however, that run caused my left ITB to hurt around mile 20 something and to lock up completely by mile 39ish; I ended up walking most of the last 25 miles in excruciating pain. That run was a course I mapped out and it had some elevation changes and variety in scenery...in other words, it was mentally easier (plus, I was doing it as a memorial to my father who passed away the previous July 4th so nothing could prevent me from finishing it).
Two days before the race, I made a list of the things that I might need during the race and Thursday/Friday, I hit my local Target and REI to load up on stuff for my drop bag..oh and to buy a waterproof bag in case it rained. I looked at many bags and settled on a large Drybloc one by Granite Gear since it would be large enough for all my stuff and, especially, my stick. Friday night I nervously packed, putting items into ziploc bags and trying to organize things so that I could easily find them. I packed my drop bag, a bag with clothes/towel for car for post-race, and bag with things I would be wearing (Garmin, ipod, Ultimate Direction fuel belt). Finally went to bed around 9:30pm and tossed/turned until almost 1am...just getting 3 hours of sleep before crawling out of bed and succumbing to my alarm at 4:15.
For after the race
After quickly getting dressed in my Operation Jack shirt and other gear, I made the short 30 minute drive to the race location, checked in (got my #54 and cool tech shirt), and then finished preparations for the race...more BodyGlide on feet, putting moleskin and athletic tape on blister-prone toes. I made my way to the start line around 5:50am and ran into a running buddy (James) who came out to say hi and see us start. I chatted with a woman who has completed almost 20 Ironmans and who was out for the 50K. The race director, Jay, gave a quick run through of the course and the race was on.
Shirt is dark orange/brown...iphone pic not so good;)
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