While I work on my race report, I want to get out the initial salvo of thanks and reflections. While there might be those rogue athletes that can whip out a 100 miler unsupported over rugged terrain, for the rest of us, an event of this magnitude is only possible with the help and support of entire communities. I love my ultra family and a day (or two) on the trails with them beats a day anywhere else.
My sister came out again to partake in the festivities and this is our 6th big race together and it's clear we have a good team dynamic going. One of my favorite moments all race was when I quite graciously decided not to be stubborn and just trust her.
I stayed healthy the whole race and a big part to a wise and seasoned crew chief. Thank you, Michele. She even found last minute pacers for me and they worked out wonderfully. Keith, Nick, Mosi, thank you guys. I probably wasn't my most chatty out there but I certainly appreciated the company and you guys made a gal feel HURTabulous.
The aid station volunteers are world class and this year I really think they out did themselves. There were lots of the usual aid station fare, but there were also tons of ultra-gourmet and vegan friendly options out there, which I really appreciated. The volunteers were all pumped up all race and way late into the night and early hours of the morning. It is always such a boost to get to a HURT aid station and then jet out of there with all that good energy. Thank you all for manning those aid stations and keeping the lights on, bananas out there, and good vibes rolling. Thank you.
HURT patrol was likewise always a really nice sight to see. There really aren't lonely stretches on this course between the out and back traffic with the other entrants, but at dicey sections and intersections HURT patrol was out. I saw them carry a guy with a blown knee down off Puaoa Flats into Manoa and I was grateful they were out there to help.
I went into this race not sure of what a reasonable expectation was for my performance. I didn't feel prepared or trained enough but there are plenty of people out there who were incredibly supportive and excited to see what I could do. I want to say thank you to everyone who watched the live feed all day, who were excited and pulling for all of us out there on that loop. If I had any self doubt it was completely overcome with the support and well wishes of people here and off island. Many many mahalos.
Here is to a speedy recovery, enjoying the accomplishment, and when my mind is ready to dig deep again for a 100, looking forward to that next challenge for everyone who started this year's HURT 100.
My sister came out again to partake in the festivities and this is our 6th big race together and it's clear we have a good team dynamic going. One of my favorite moments all race was when I quite graciously decided not to be stubborn and just trust her.
Hannah, what do you want to drink in your hand bottles?
Double water, please.
Mmm...I think not. How about one with heed? braces for resistance and argumentOk.
Really?
Yeah. I think I'll let you make the decisions. You're probably better at it.
This arrangement will work out fine. smiles triumphantly
I stayed healthy the whole race and a big part to a wise and seasoned crew chief. Thank you, Michele. She even found last minute pacers for me and they worked out wonderfully. Keith, Nick, Mosi, thank you guys. I probably wasn't my most chatty out there but I certainly appreciated the company and you guys made a gal feel HURTabulous.
The aid station volunteers are world class and this year I really think they out did themselves. There were lots of the usual aid station fare, but there were also tons of ultra-gourmet and vegan friendly options out there, which I really appreciated. The volunteers were all pumped up all race and way late into the night and early hours of the morning. It is always such a boost to get to a HURT aid station and then jet out of there with all that good energy. Thank you all for manning those aid stations and keeping the lights on, bananas out there, and good vibes rolling. Thank you.
HURT patrol was likewise always a really nice sight to see. There really aren't lonely stretches on this course between the out and back traffic with the other entrants, but at dicey sections and intersections HURT patrol was out. I saw them carry a guy with a blown knee down off Puaoa Flats into Manoa and I was grateful they were out there to help.
I went into this race not sure of what a reasonable expectation was for my performance. I didn't feel prepared or trained enough but there are plenty of people out there who were incredibly supportive and excited to see what I could do. I want to say thank you to everyone who watched the live feed all day, who were excited and pulling for all of us out there on that loop. If I had any self doubt it was completely overcome with the support and well wishes of people here and off island. Many many mahalos.
Here is to a speedy recovery, enjoying the accomplishment, and when my mind is ready to dig deep again for a 100, looking forward to that next challenge for everyone who started this year's HURT 100.
Love the dialog you captured above. Couldn't have chose a better Crew Chief. : )
ReplyDeleteAnother Hannawesome performance this year. So glad we could witness glimpses of it as you flew in and out of the aid stations. Just wish I had been in better locations to capture more photos of you. You were/are just too darn fast.
Looking forward to the next opportunity to shoot you and hopefully to be able to run a few miles with you when you aren't racing. Glad I wasn't needed as a pacer because then I likely would have been the third male pacer you would have dropped on the course as unable to keep up. :)