Go time here in Nelson, BC as my support crew Randy and I do the last bit of packing and gear prep before making the final 5 hr drive to Crowesnest this afternoon! After one last spin on the bike yesterday morning and a bit of things to wrap up at the studio so JF could look after things, I was in the car, loaded for 10 days of adventure, as I made the trip Eastward. I arrived into Nelson at 9pm and hit the hay, sleeping until 8am this morning! Yes, on occasion, I do rest!! First things first this morning, down to Oso Negro coffee house for my long anticipated coffee! LOVE LOVE LOVE that place and their great beans and will stop their again for one more coffee for the road in an hours time. Ok, sorry, back to task at hand:
YES - we are on our way to Sinister 7, a 148km ultra race in the East Rockies. Crowsnest Pass is essentially right on the BC-Alberta border. I'd signed up for this race last year and then due to injuries, had to withdraw. However, THIS year, if the ankle holds, I'm feeling very ready to go and have a great experience. The race starts on Saturday morning, 7am. You will be able to follow the race via the "Sinister 7" facebook page so please join. All going well with cell reception, Randy will also be posting to my facebook page and trying to upload pictures when he can.
My personal goals for this race - not role my ankles, do a better job of eating and drinking, take time to look around and see the scenery and run a sub 20hr race with 19 as the main goal. We are going to keep the crewing strategy basic - I've told Randy that as long as there is hot coffee in my little mug I will be happy. I will run with the Salomon Skins Pack and alternate 2 of them throughout the race so that I can minimize transition time.
I will be off the race course sometime early Sunday morning and then I have to drive right to Calgary to catch a flight to Las Vegas! It's Badwater time and I'm honored and excited to crew and pace for my long time athlete Mary Betts who is about to have her first Badwater experience. Mary starts at 6am Monday morning for her 135 mile journey so I will do what I do best, run beside her sleep deprived and share with her every last bit of energy that I can muster up!
Onwards folks, time to hit the car again! We will do our best to keep you updated from the road!
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