THPL is hitting the trail tomorrow – the Black Canyon trail, a 100k (62 miles) ultra-marathon north of Phoenix AZ. Ahead a lot of unknowns, a point to point run / walk / hike. 7,000 feet up and 9,000 feet down, a time cutoff of 17 hours – get done by then and you get a lottery ticket for the grand master of Ultras – the Western States. So, tomorrow is about focus, about solid execution and about enjoying the sights and sounds of the trail, the guarantee of some pain, and the pleasure that comes from the mystery that awaits. There is always a bit of anxiousness but THPL has taught us that each of these moments comes together with the right preparation, the right mindset and a commitment to staying true to the journey. The start is 7 am. The next blog post some time after the finish. The spirit of the community will be there for me – I will call on it, for sure. Till next we meet……..

Loving life ….on the ultra-marathon trail