EASTERN STATES IOO

The author climbing Stone Cutter Trail after AS2. Pre-race: I spent most of the week leading up to the event hydrating and resting as much as possible. Ran 3 miles Tuesday , and 2 miles Wednesday. I was feeling rested and ready to run, but still had a lot of nervous thoughts hanging around. Went to work for a half day Friday. Got packed and headed for Waterville with Mom and Pops. Got to packet pickup and had my pre-race photo taken. Went to the Waterville inn for supper and

It all started a little over 2 and a half years ago with a painful separation and eventual divorce. My life was in freefall and not the fun kind when the pilot says “door” and the problems of life disappear as you look down at the airport and then step into pure focused bliss. No it was more like I slipped off a cliff that I didn't know I was standing on and was tumbling out of control. That's where running found me. It gave me something consistent and solid in my life. Somet

Race morning started as usual for me with eagerness, excitement, and a little nervousness, especially this being my second attempt at this beastly race. I came more prepared this year having run Hyner 50k and Worlds End 100k and beefed up training. Stan the Man Roberts showed up and got me in and out of the aid stations quickly and smoothly. And I found the perfect pacer from the ES 100 pacer FB page, Kent Thompson. And we're off...as we were sent off from the start, the bles