Day #6 - 24km

FINISHED!!!!! Today was the last day of the race and for the first time, I got to enjoy the day. Monica and I set out together with the intent to just run, get it done and enjoy. We were both pretty tired, I know my hip flexors were working hard to get through the beach sections. We finished together and I can't think of a better person to have gotten to compete against. Monica is a very strong female, a pleasure to race against her and call her a Salomon team mate.

All the support crews, friends, medics, family, logistics staff joined in for the run today which made it kind of neat. I am SO HAPPY that I made it through this incredibly wet race with perfect feet - that has never happened to me before after 6 tough days and it is so much more enjoyable when you can walk and not suffer. I got the sock/shoe combination right now!!!! The heat was a killer and it really took its toll on everyone early in the race. VERY proud of all of Team Canada, there is a great vibe here in Drakes Bay tonight as everyone gets ready to party and relax. The running is done.

Post run today, I stayed by the finish line so I could get pictures and give hugs to everyone who crossed the line. Very emotional day for so many people. I'm inspired by every runner here who came and took on this challenge. I know how hard it is to do your 1st stage race and I dont think it ever gets easier. Cheers to all these runners.

Dan, Jude and Stan won spirit awards for their great energy day in, day out. Jen J got the perseverance award. All she wanted to do was run each day, all her feet would allow was day #1 and #6. Team Canada #2 finished 2nd in the team category behind the Costa Rican's. Full result posted soon.

Quick blog, we have cold drinks waiting and its time to R+R. Thanks to everyone for their support to all of our runners. I'll get photos up as soon as I return to San Jose with a stronger internet connection.