Wild Hare 50
I'm almost always excited to toe the line in a race, but admittedly, was not too fired up for Wild Hare this year. Three weeks after Cactus 100, my legs were still completely flat and broken down. Unseasonable warmth completed the misery equation - temperatures started in the 70s with high humidity, and (not even factoring in the direct sun) hit well into the 80s. Fortunately I again had Julie with me for moral support on the course. I really had no business running a 50 miler, but (admittedly) only entered this race for Texas Trail Championship points -- both to help the Rockhoppers maintain the Yeti and to make sure I got the Ultra overall series win. Little victories that don't matter much in the big scheme of things, but it's been a great competitive outlet the last couple years for me, and has kept me moving and healthy. The first lap in the dark, I pushed myself out in front. I kind of just wanted to separate a bit and not run with anyone (maybe out of genera