N and I are running jogging walking trying not to die in the Vail Half-Marathon this weekend. You know just a little challenge incorporated in a visit to see family. The race starts at 11,650 ft above sea level, climbing 4000 feet during the race. Hopefully oxygen will be provided along with water at the stops. This is the pep talk via email from Race Director Josh
"It should be a beautiful morning for a challenging and scenic run. There will be snow on course between mile markers 8-10. From mile marker 8 there are small piles of snow that can easily be run over or around.
Once you hit the 9 mile marker expect to have large piles of snow to navigate around or over.
The course will be well marked in this area to help guide you through. You will end up with wet
feet after this section but it will be a fun challenge."
Excuse me did I read SNOW, the rest of the country is under extreme heat warnings and we are choosing to run in the snow. Can we say Crazytown.
If you are curious the race map is below. Before we endure the altitude we are going to Coors and Red Rocks. YAY! I have not been to either since the summer of 2001 when I was a tour guide at Coors Brewery. This will be N's first visit. I guess I should brush up on my script.
Wishing everyone a Happy Weekend! Please keep us in mind Sunday a.m., say a little prayer for a safe race while you are at church!
