Full/ultra marathon #45 is now complete. Forecasted rain did not occur; however, it was very windy and 5C (wind chill -2C). Wore a toque and gloves - thank goodness they were in the trunk from winter running!
Greeted by six Therapy Dogs!!! Took a photo with each canine. They visit nursing homes on a weekly basis.
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| Start line! |
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| Bag piper at the start - he was along on the route |
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| 2 K |
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| 3 K |
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| 4 K |
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| 5 K |
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| 6 K |
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| 7 K |
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| Thank you to the volunteers who stood in the wind and cold for hours. |
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| 8 K |
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| Scenic, rural route. Lots of farms |
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| 9 K |
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| Lots or rolling hills. Power walked up and ran down. |
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| 10 K |
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| 18 K -- good thing it did not rain - the gravel road would have been muddy. |
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| 19 K |
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| 20 K |
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| Selfie! |
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| 21 K -- reaching 1/2 way point! |
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| 22 K |
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| 24 K |
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| Selfie 2 |
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| 25 K |
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| Entering the West Montrose Covered Bridge |
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| 26 K |
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| Selfie 3 |
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| 34 K |
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| 36 K |
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| Blackberry! |
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| 38 K |
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| 39 K |
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| 40 K |
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| 41 K |
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| Finish line! Took a wrong turn which resulted in 0.3 K (?) additional running |
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| Proud Bud wearing finisher's medal |
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| Selfie 4 |
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| Nice tech shirt! |
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| hand-made clay medallion -- hope it last over the years! |
Overall = 90 out of 92
Gun time = 5:56:54
Chip time = 5:56:33
Pace = 8:27/km
