Old Pueblo 50

[GeorgAz]

Amazing.. What was the "Sheesh...it was only 20 MILES!!!Wow!I'd drop at 6! Great accomplishment! Anyone know if the "Four Peaks 50" still exists? That was a toughie a few years ago. Had friends that ran it back in the 80's.

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[Arizonaheat]

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Yep, me too. A little soreness but no blisters or anything for me either.

I want to do a 100 too, but I'm not in any hurry. I'm gonna tweak my training now that I've learned from OP. I'm gonna start doing some barefoot running to strengthen my feet and start hill intervals as well.

Go get 'em you animal!
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[LongStoryShort]

You should do Crown King.
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[desertgirl]

Great accomplishments to you both Awesome! Bring on out the buckle to the next AZH outing -- so we can all share your stories and see your prize!

Any pictures -- Just kidding! Your write up paints a great one Thanks for sharing your awesome accomplishment!
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[LongStoryShort]

Actually I have a couple pics, actually Maggie does.....
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Arriving at mile 40.


Arriving at mile 7.


On towards the last 10 miles (eating a sandwich).
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[KIM*]

Great job JC and Arizonaheat !!!

I was there, too, supporting my Dad. Little did I know how much he would need it. When he hit the 40 mile aid station he was mentally out of the race. He was trying to drop out of the race because he had, "lost the spark" to finish. Luckily, there was a gentlemen at the aid station that knew my dad and he told my Dad, "You can't quit !!! You will hate yourself tomorrow for quitting." Even after that pep talk, my Dad still didn't have the desire to finish and I told him he can't quit because he only had ten miles left. I told him that we (my boyfriend and I) would walk with him to the next aid station, which was at mile 46, and he could decide then depending on how he felt. I knew once he got to the 46 mile aid station he would finish because he would only have 4 miles to go. So he agreed, and he grabbed a cup of the wonderful soup that JC was talking about and we took off. eventually, his spirits started to lift and we got him to the next aid station in a 1 hour and 50 mins. My boyfriend decide to continue on with my Dad for the last 4 miles and I drove back to the finish line with my Mom. My Dad was able to finish the race just as the moon was rising. He said it was a long 4 miles : )

JC, I knew you were running and I looked for you. I thought I would see you at the 25 mile mark and I stayed, even after my Dad had gone through, hoping to surprise you and cheer you on. I'm bummed that I didn't get to see you but I'm so proud of you for finishing. It was a tough race on a cold and windy day.

Again, great job!!!!

[lzyboy]

Serious Kudos JC! Amazing accomplishment and incredible commitment, not just for the race but for the training to realize it. My hat is off to you for your efforts and the results. Lots for you to be proud of, being in the ever shrinking ranks (anybody can do a marathon, right?) of the elite few that can survive that kind of ordeal (OK, now go do another one... without resting..). Wow! Congrats, dude!!!

pete
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[Suz]

JC, you did WHAT??????????????????

Oh my heck!! Amazing! Congrats!!