Decided to head out early to avoid the park gate line, saw the one or two folks I still know, and started the race at 7 pm. Ran 9:15 for the first mile of 37.2, what a fool! At mile 16 I began to walk, and from light to dark had well set in, so did all the doubts and I was convinced I was dropping a few mile ahead at the main aid. Don 't know what happened but I left for the final 18.6, and there was no looking back but just forward, running even, and not just a pathetic shuffle, 9:32 ...4:30am. Done!
Beats the hell of being a loser sleeping in the car. Capt. Karl's 2006 was the last time I talked with Rick, now it's 2013 and back at Karl's now sure has changed!
Great job Mr!!!
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