Niagara Ultra 50 K Photo Race Report
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| Once again, needed to ask someone (gas station) for directions - actually on the right route. Great to have race day pick-up. |
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| Always get the best clothing from this race! |
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| Start line 7 AM |
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| We're off! |
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| Canine friends as spectators! |
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| 5K mark. Every 5K there is a water station with water, gatorade, candies. |
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| Scenic route along the Niagara River. |
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| Uphill - there were quite a few of these. However, running back mean downhill! |
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| 12 K. For the next 1/2 K, steep uphill, which I walked. |
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| This race is not closed to traffic; thus, need to let cars go first before safely crossing. |
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| 14 K. Hydroelectricity. |
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| 15 K water station. |
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| 17 K. Ouch - no shade. Sunny, hot, and humid day. |
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| Water station at 20 K. |
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| Heading towards Niagara Falls. |
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| Turnaround for full marathon. |
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| Running downhill. |
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| Bridge to USA. |
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| Entering Niagara Falls. Lots of visitors. |
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| View of Canadian Niagra Falls. |
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| Photo with the falls. |
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| Past 25 K. Now heading back to the start line. |
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| 19 K to go. |
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| Floral Clock |
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| Brock Monument |
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| 10 K to go. Following the yellow tape or markers. Handful of runners remain. |
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| Winery! |
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| 47 K done. 3 K to go. |
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| 48 K done. 2 K to go. |
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| 1 K to go |
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| Finish line in sight! |
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| Proud little brother, Bud, wearing the finisher's medal |
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| Finisher's medal - each year is the same design with the date changed. |
Chip Time = 7:29:39
Gun Time - 7:30:17
Overall = 160 out of 180
Gender = 79 out of 88
YTD = 736.4 K
No issues - except it was hot and humid. Brought a water bottle and filled it up at every station from 20 K to the end. That mean I drank almost 1 L of gatorade every hour.
Happy that full/ultra marathon #39 is now completed. Four races this spring. The summer will be maintenance. Next race is Montreal Marathon in late September.
