Run long (IMTUF 100 mile) 17:07:00 [5] 41.0 mi (25:03 / mi) +11000ft 19:58 / mi
slept:0.0 shoes: Altra Lone Peak 4.0
Day 2 - minor stomach problems overnight, I think just the exertion and altitude - managed to keep calories coming in. Hiking all night, Rudy made me start running flats and downhills once the sun came up - legs were hurting! More frequent and shorter climbs for ~20 miles in the 6000-8000 altitude range before dropping back down to Upper Payette Lake where Marcus took over pacing for the final 14 miles - up to Cloochman's Saddle for another 1000' mile climb, then another 1000 (but only over 4 miles!) to the 8400' high point of the course of Bear Pete Ridge at mile 98 - who does that!?! Surprisingly close to the race cut off - so 'ran' the 2000' descent ~75 minutes for 5.5 miles - really hurt, but made the finish with 53 minutes to spare.
Next couple hours spent chatting with friends and new people, eating chili, and soaking in the Burgdorf Hot Springs.
Official time: 35:06:59, 104th/125, 18th/23 women