Final Moments before the Race.

We are in the final stages of preparation for the race. The team member have done all the training that they can, and are ready to do well. Tonight we will be busily packing for the big event. It's amazing how much equipment is needed for this race. It's basically a lot like a camping trip.

The training has gone well for all us. We have put in several multiple run days to get used to running stopping, running stopping...running stopping. In many ways I think it's much more difficult then a marathon in that your muscles tighten between runs. It's difficult to stay loose. Another way in which it is more difficult is that we'll probably run the legs more quickly then if we were running them continuously. It should be interesting to see how we do.

We have received our start times. We'll be starting at 9:15 AM on Saturday morning. The same time as the other two teams in our category. We wonder if we about the same speed as these other groups. It should be interesting to see how we do compared to last years winners of the Ultra Mens Team. There are several 12 person teams that actually start before we do, with the first teams starting at 7:00 AM on Saturday. (2:15 before we do.) The slower the team is rated the earlier the team starts.

Mike Hammer has agreed to join us, and drive for us. He even purchased a new van just for the trip. We'll be traveling in luxury, and we appreciate Mike for coming along to help provide some sanity to the group.

Wish us well.