The numbers-
My official chip time- 2:05:01
Overall place- 168 out of 596 runners (Thai Guy was 175)
Age Group place- 27th out of 120
Climbed 1000 ft. in the first 9 miles.
Ran the last 2 miles at a well under 8:00 min/mile pace.
Some more interesting numbers-
5 people running in party hats.
1 guy running with 2 beers.
2/3 of the 1st mile on a dirt road with break-ankle loose rocks.
1 miniature meltdown after the finish.
0 sightings of the infamous Desert Tortoise.
More tomorrow!
