The race started in Santa Clarita, CA with a Police escort to the edge of town where we turned into the Fransasquito Canyon. From there we had a nice ride until we reached Death Valley and into the big sandbox. 200 miles into the race it was getting dark and we reached Townes Pass which was a 10 mile climb, it was getting cooler and downright cold at the summit, 43 degrees. My crew, made up of Meghan, Kerinne my daughter and Peter M. who is my Statistician for RAAM. Thanks to them I was able to complete the race comfortably, no cramps, minor asthma which was quickly a non issue following the administration of Xoponex inhaler. One of the reasons many RAAM racers have issues coming out of the desert is due to the winds and dust infecting their lungs. I know exactly what they feel like with Bronchitis like symptoms.
I finished 20th out of a field of 71, 508 miles, 10 Mountain Passes = 35,000' of climbing.
THANKS TO MY CREW FOR OUR GREAT RESULTS. Without these 3 this accomplishment would not have been possible.
Thursday, October 11, 2007
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