Two years ago I ran the Avalon Benefit Run. That is 50 miles through the interior of Catalina Island. It was a cold day with lots of mud and some rain. It was the first 50 miler that I had completed.
This year it was a bit different. I carried a pack that weighed anywhere between 8 to 12 pounds for 50 miles. I did this with my friend George because we are training for the Marathon Des Sables. This was a perfect training day with gorgeous weather and fun people. Our only mishaps were George’s blisters and the fact that I hated running with my pack and have determined that it just won’t work for MDS. Having never trained with a pack like this before, 50 miles was a big undertaking and I am really happy with myself for sticking with it and not dumping the pack at one of the aid stations to continue on with out it. I was unable to do much running with it because it just did not sit well and bounced on my shoulders. I was able to make adjustments along the way but nothing suitable for the six day trek across the Sahara that I will be doing in March.
for pictures and my report read more here.
Two years ago I ran the Avalon Benefit Run. That is 50 miles through the interior of 
3 comments:
Dear Leigh, Nice going at Avalon for you and George. I will be warmer in Moracco (daytime). See you at Calico and Titus Canyon? Ben J.
Leigh,
Cool great pictures, esp the one of me and you!! You and George are two tough cookies. Keep up the great training and you will kick butt at MDS. Please send me that pic. You have a great soul. See you at the next race.
Marc
Hi Ben, George will be at Calico so get some good shots of him!
hi Marc, you know that i just train to finish! i love to stop and have fun all along the way and i plan on doing just that at MDS. i'll send the pictures over.
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