Early in the race, there wasn't much movement in position or status. Given the length of the 50K most people probably felt as Erin Taylor-Talcott said, "having brakes on." This of course is necessary to have enough left in the tank to go 8K farther than the marathon.
Stroupe taking fluids and gels early, a necessary key in the 50K.
The fan support was great, with teams of fans rooting for each athlete
The lead pack continued to rotate position, but everyone was content to stay together
James and Sharp cruising together.
Taylor-Talcott enjoying her precident setting race |
The "Italian Stallion" working the crowd, or at least me |
Taylor-Talcott cruising along |
Stroupe working through the aid station |
Shorey refueling as well
The key to the 50K is to balance exertion with nutrition
An early break in the pack, Seaman drops off when he hit the porta potty
Codero joins the rest of the pack tanking up
Seaman sucking it down
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