Night Trail Run

Evening Trail Run

Afternoon Trail Run

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Unfortunate but the right decision. Happy with my effort. 

Had this unsupported fkt on my mind for a while now. Got to the state line trail at 330 to start my trip south. The morning was a little rough, I don't have too much experience night hiking/running and the descent of Stairway to Heaven had frost. Once I got on to the board walk things opened up and I got in to a groove. Miles came easy, climbs felt great and I was sticking to nutrition 100g/hr. My first water source was 20 miles in and it was plentiful and an easy transition. I had another 20 mile carry to get to the next source. 

Things were dry south of High Point. I passed on some sources 5 or 10 miles from my last fill up and I should have taken a moment to top off. Once I got to my second source it was bone dry. My pace started to slow but I still had plenty of time and was over 2 1/2 hours on the record. 

2nd back up source dry, 3 rd back up source dry, I became sluggish, kicking rocks and tripping over my feet, dizzy on the climbs. One last water source at mile 49, dry. The sun was setting and my hands froze up. Started shivering uncontrollably, I was so close but had at least another 4 or 5 hours to make it the remaining 18 miles. 

Bob came to the rescue and I took a side trail down. My speech was slowed and jumbled and I was shivering.

I was very happy with my effort. I have never felt that good for so long, especially on the climbs. I had it in me but it was a tough time of year to go after this. 

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