Big long thing #160 and Keys 100 dress rehearsal/taper madness relief 50k today at the 8 Hours of Hell Trail Race in Alva, Florida. Up and down BMX trails in the midday heat (although luckily coolish today) amidst old Florida charm of rooty live oaks and one for real snake (harmless corn snake). It was one of those days I’m reminded how lucky I am to be able to do this, and that I should never take it for granted. Fun fact: Though there are 50 species of snake indigenous to Florida, only 6 are venomous and a danger to humans (the Copperhead, Cottonmouth, Coral snake and 3 rattlers: the Pygmy, Canebrake and Diamondback).
Race director Justin Radley says “Damn the man!”
The sign says “Suck it up”
I only banged my head once. That’s good for me.
Even the trees are rooting for you. 😆
Officially a “technical trail”* Kramer postulate of trail race: It’s only trail if you fall. Corollary: It’s only technical if you draw blood.
This is why we can’t have nice things…
Somebody call Fox News, it’s a black panther!
Wilderness fun
Bib
Enjoying a post race beverage. Maybe it’s beer, maybe it’s Maybelline. Yes I’m aware the sleeve is on the wrong arm. Double yes, I’m aware that hat makes me look ravishing.
8HOH is a series. Participants receive a dogtag and another with the mileage completed at the previous race stamped on it at the next race. I’m looking forward to returning again.
