Rattle My Heart 50k

6:16:01 (short)

Roses are red

Violets are blue

Was it so smart?

I rattled my heart

A week before Mitchells start?

Run with gentle force

Drop the hammer on the coarse...

It's really not that far

Will I PR?

Meet new faces, and old

Listen to stories unfold.

Such a sensation

To partake in the Pisgah Nation!

Thanks to all that made this event possible, and a big thank you to Suzanne, Adam, and Lindsey (major congrats to you & Tim on the double trouble) for the aid station!

On the following day, made the traditional hike to the summit a week before Mitchell in several inches of snow and bitter cold.

Mill Stone 50K

5:40:27

On Saturday I ran the inaugural Mill Stone 50K. What a great well run event. Went out fast on the first loop and splashed in the knee high creek, only to numb my feet and legs for the first 30 minutes of the freezing start. Second loop reality set in and I slowed my roll, and opted not to run thru the creek. On the third loop it felt like spring and it warmed up a bit, so I opted to splash the feet again.

Great job to the Rock Hill Striders and thank you to all the volunteers!