I had a great time. My only downfall was not taking any hydration with me-I was shaking from lack of calories-even with aid stations during first half....would never go out there without a camelback again but I survived and the volunteers were FABULOUS!

Next year's goal-go under 8 hours. I thought I would do this course in seven hours-hahaha-I reevaluated my plan a few times that day bc I had no idea the difficulty of the trails. I slowed way down towards the end-last ten miles but I loved every minute of it despite record low temps.

Quickly got in car to warm up and carefully pull of socks to see damage to feet-both feet split open at bottom with several blisters on toes but well worth the pain.


I did the best I could and can't complain. This was my first trail run and first ultra-marathon!! My longest run had been 18 miles on flat land about a week prior to race-so I think handled it well and will do it again! I am looking forward to many more trail runs.