Stayed on pace until about mile 21-22 then I think I pretty much started to BONK. Really hit it at about mile 25, definite BONK!
I ate and drank enough and had great inspiration. I think the makor problem was that I could not get my HR down to a good level. Started high and went higher. We both knew I was gonna tank, the question was when and where. HR started at 175 and averaged 184 but peaked on the last hills at 193. Pace felt like a RPE 6-7 but hills were 9's for sure.
I did drink a lot (water, gatorade not booze)in the days prior, carbs were upped in the days prior so nutrition was OK. I train on this course and have to do hills alot because I live on top of a pretty good one.
Also, I do think ,in retrospect, that I was pushing my old bod to the limits. My 1/2 IM was only a few weeks ago and the marathon training was a bunch of long weeks to close together.
But, hey, I did obtain several goals, the IMPORTANT ones!! I HAD FUN and STAYED HEALTHY! I had a PERSONAL BEST run aand shaved over 20 min. off previous time. I also had SOOO much support from everywhere! especially from ALL here at BT!!

Give more time between "ultra" distance events.

Little walking around. Put feet up and get some nutrition.


BONK, wind resistance of hula skirt and mardi gras beads, etc.(LOL)


I would recommend this race for anyone. Great scenery and good spectator support.

SEE PICS IN BT ALBUM and have a good laugh, while I crawl back in my hole and recharge. This crowd attention is very draining.