Bethel Hill Moonlight Boogie: MUCH MORE STUMBLE/SHUDDER THAN BOOGIE

Well, I toed the line for my first ultramarathon yesterday. I also got my first DNF (Did Not Finish). Lovely people, ice-cold water, and plenty to snack on to keep up your energy levels and weight. Horrid heat, tougher-than-imagined hills, and a poor race strategy (an overly-ambitious pace, developed/used by me). I made it 26 miles total, with much of the final 6 miles done at a walk. I was proud of myself for listening to my body and calling it quits before all my aching/pulled muscles and tendons decided to completely poop out (a technical term in a runner's lexicon) and fray/break/combust. It's all about planning and pacing with these lengthy races, so there's a definite learning curve. But I'll get there...eventually. A more offical race report to be provided after my cruise. Next up: Burning River (100 Mile Endurance Run)?