[merigayle]

The race was right outside of DC near McLean, VA. Great Falls Park?<br><br>
yes, the lack of water, etc was very scary. Some people posted on the ultraboard at CR about a runner passing out on the course and another that fell to the ground after all their muscles siezed.

 

[GaRebelRunner]

I think Durt and you have more stamina than me. Frustration with the organization would have DNF'd me. Good going. Both of you look strong in your pic.

 

[merigayle]

it was simply one foot in front of the other, even if it was a power walk. <img alt="" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.kickrunners.com/forum/images/smilies/biggrin.gif" style="border:0px solid;" title="Very Happy"> The mental aspect of ultrarunning is probably a lot harder than the actual physical aspect, imo. Especially since a lot of races are desolate and you can be alone on the trails for a long time, unlike road races.

 

[Durt]

mentally it was a tough race! esp. after i lost my cookies around mile 26. when i caught up with DETurtle, I really thought about a DNF. i was kinda wiped, but i got smart--took some ginger, and shut my brain off.

 

[merigayle]

hehe. i did not know he ever puked! he was sly about it. i am surprised i did not see people puking all over the place at that race with the heat.

 

[altoids]

Here is a picture of the falls:<br><br><img alt="" src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1425/1027730296_ad432fbe3a.jpg" style="border:0px solid;"><br><br>
And here is a picture of Dean Karnaze's back:<br><br><img alt="" src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1167/1027730342_b945e92b64.jpg" style="border:0px solid;">

 

[merigayle]

ha! you gotta post the dean butt pic on the ultra forum <img alt="" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.kickrunners.com/forum/images/smilies/smile.gif" style="border:0px solid;" title="Smile">

 

[dg1]

Great job Meri!!!!<br><br>
Sorry about your bellybutton. <img alt="" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.kickrunners.com/forum/images/smilies/sad.gif" style="border:0px solid;" title="Sad"><br><br>
A nice little 50 mile training run in brutal conditions. I had trouble doing 27 in the H&H this past weekend...<br><br>
When you see me staggering at JFK this fall please kick me in the azz. You Rock woman!!!!

 

[dg1]

Trouble maker! <img alt="" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.kickrunners.com/forum/images/smilies/biggrin.gif" style="border:0px solid;" title="Very Happy">

 

[altoids]

ha! I don't wanna get beat up! <img alt="" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.kickrunners.com/forum/images/smilies/biggrin.gif" style="border:0px solid;" title="Very Happy">

 

[merigayle]

I will post it then!!!! i was serious <img alt="" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.kickrunners.com/forum/images/smilies/smile.gif" style="border:0px solid;" title="Smile"><br><br>
dg1- i doubt i will ever see you at JFK once we start the race.

 

[Cappy]

Well done Meri, hope the logistics get better next time

 

[theia]

Congrats, Merigayle!!!

 

[srlopez]

I'm sorry that the race didn't work out so well. I've been trying to communicate with the NF people out here for our version of the race (and I even have an "in" via Sam, the original 50-in-50-in-50 person)... and all along it has felt a little "off". Hmmm.<br><br>
They decided to ditch a well-established 50 course here for a much more adventurous jaunt around a local mountain. This is kinda good because the original course is boring. But kinda bad because the trails on that mountain can be confusing... and your story about your race certainly doesn't put me more at ease.<br><br>
BUT. You did finish and you did work hard, so that's a cool thing.

 

[kruss]

Congratulations-I think you did awesome<img alt="" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.kickrunners.com/forum/images/smilies/smile.gif" style="border:0px solid;" title="Smile"> The conditions were obviously less then perfect but still you managed to prevail. As usual you are amazing!

 

[merigayle]

SR- I do not think the disorganization and trail markers would have been so bad if there was not the added burden of very very hot and humid weather. I think the combination was what caused the issues.

 

[roots]

Way to go, Meri. Even for you, as someone who touts the heat, I imagine that even this day was a bear. Its apparent you know your nutrition and hydration science--your smarts allows you to finish strong.<br><br>
Sorry to hear about the race organization.

 

[Frankie71]

Great job! I cant imagine running 50 miles in good conditions and with proper water and trail markings let alone what you had to deal with <img alt="" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.kickrunners.com/forum/images/smilies/notworthy.gif" style="border:0px solid;" title="notworthy">

 

[runningINnyc]

You da woman, Meri - great job!

 

[toe jam on crusty feet]

you guys are the bomb!