6:00AM- Met up with Kristen O. for a post marathon rehash down Main Street. She was more peppy than I felt I could do today. My hammy's were so tight! 7:53ap.
Last Friday I tweaked my back just enough for it to remind me of my past back injury in 2012. While not as bad, it is very much there. I'm hoping I can cool the burning before this weekend. For some reason, I thought it would be fun to run a 50 miler less than two weeks out from Boston- a distance I've never come close to covering before. Also, I'll be hitting my all time highest mileage in the week. A lot of firsts. I am excited though, I will have a lot of support out there and it will be pretty slow and scenic. I plan on running it around 11 hours, with several stops at aid stations along the way. Zion Traverse, here I come! Plus if I need to, I have no shame quitting after 30 miles, but don't tell anyone in my party that. They just can't fathom it:) At this point, I'm more concerned about my back than my legs holding out. I'm really hoping I can cover the distance without being a total disaster.
I'm pretty stoked for the scenery and company, however. I have no doubt I'll learn so much more about the trail and ultra world from these seasoned athletes.They have been so gracious and patient with me. I plan to just soak it all in.
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