On Tuesday evening (August 3rd, 2010) Erik, Greg, Stuart Gleason, Mick Jurynec and I decided to run the infamous last 25 miles from Brighton to the finish. Setting off at a little before 5pm we didn't really have a clear plan for pace but I decided to bring along Geoff Roes record setting splits from 2009 just for grins. The start was conservative and there is nothing significant to report about from Brighton to Sunset Pass, it's still steep and it's going to hurt, prepare accordingly.
The descent off the high point of the course (Point Supreme 10,450) was actually quite pleasant. I'm not sure if I'm just getting used to it now or the trail is just a little less rocky, but all the way to Ant Knolls it was easy cruising. The fresh legs had nothing to do with it, I swear.
Making quick work of the descent to Ant Knolls |
A little two-point buck at Poleline Pass. Erik told him to run off since hunting season isn't that far away. |
Greg, Stuart, Mick and Erik coming around Point of Contention, Mile 86 |
Shortly after the Plunge the sun went down and put the camera away. We finished right at 5 hours, matching Geoff's pace from 2009. Now if only I could do that with 75 miles in my legs...
I did post a few more photos if you're interested. Here's one last one of my dirty legs. I can't remember ever being so dirty without taking a fall. We actually took turns being in front to give our lungs a rest from the dust. Should be a good time on September 10th. Next up: Big Mountain to Lambs Canyon this weekend.
I did post a few more photos if you're interested. Here's one last one of my dirty legs. I can't remember ever being so dirty without taking a fall. We actually took turns being in front to give our lungs a rest from the dust. Should be a good time on September 10th. Next up: Big Mountain to Lambs Canyon this weekend.
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That section from Rock Springs to Pot bottom ate me up this year...actually it was Pole Line to Pot Bottom. Tore me up. The dust was terrible. Part of the fun I suppose.
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