Dave - Wanted to check in and find out how the Graveyard 100 training is going. I finished my last “long” run of my cycle last weekend. I ran the Callaway Gardens marathon and tacked on another 7-8 miles after it for good measure. Aside from the fact that I couldn’t seem to make myself slow down much, it went fine. No issues other than a touch of quad soreness the next day, but I was running again by 2 days later.

Anywho, everything is progressing according to plan and I’m 2 weeks away from the Iron Horse 100. I’m doing an 18 miler tonight and that will about the extent of my long runs before the race. Take it a bit easier next week and I’m planning on laying completely off running the final week before the race. I’ve never attempted to do that before, but I think it’s a good idea with 100k coming up. We’ll see.

Oh, btw, dig this.. I entered this goofy contest on Facebook with Nathan Hydration. Long story, but I ended up winning 1st place in the thing, and they’re sending me a Nathan Hydration prize pack worth $250. How’s that for Suweeeet?

Couldn’t believe it since I never, ever win anything. If they send me something that I already own, I’ll ping you and see if you might need it. No need in letting it gather dust in my garage.

Let me know how training is going, Dave. I trust all is well with the family. Talk to you on the next episode.