100km of hell.

the weather took its toll on many from yesterday's race. the breaking point for the elites seemed to be around 60km, where several had to withdraw from the race due to varying reasons. pat wasn't immune, we tweaked a hamstring on a downhill at 55 km. something you might be able to run through for 10km...but not 45. he was in second place when it happened, and it was a lot of fun watching the race unfold. but damn it was cold...i know of at least one instance of hypothermia (but i wouldn't rule out more).

my run on friday was a good one, although it pales in comparison to what these people were running. i logged 14 miles in 1:38, with a stiff cross wind the entire way (same course as sunday). that put me at 62 miles in 7 days which is a high point for me since i was training for twin cities 10 years ago. yesterday i took off in light of that...but i rode 30 or 40km around the course on my bike watching the race.

today we host a little easter dinner. afterwards i will run to burn off the food/libations.

happy sunday.