2009 (Aug 8) Mt. Disappointment 50 Miler - jakob's Photos- powered by SmugMug

One of the hardest 50 miler I've done so far

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jakob > I got up at 3:30 AM for the 1.5 hour drive to Mt. Wilson. Along the way I stop by McDonalds to get some breakfast. I ordered an Egg McMuffin and asked to remove the bacon. However, while driving and eating I recognized that the bacon was still in there so I took it out. Later my wife saw that they actually added extra bacon for an extra $1.09. I guess they misunderstood me LOL.

jakob > After arriving at Mt. Wilson around 5,000 feet I checked myself into the race. I asked where the 5K check-in is and they gave me a puzzled look. I laughed and said that I was just joking and that I'll run the 50 mile race.

jakob > About 30 minutes prior race start I'm ready and the day awakens too. In the background you can see a bunch of radio station towers.

jakob > About 10 minutes before the start all runners are gathering at the starting line. It's fairly cool then but the day sure will heat up later on.

jakob > With 5 minutes to go we're getting some last minute instructions.

jakob > The first few miles is a nice downhill on Mt. Wilson Road to Eaton Saddle. Lots of runners go out too fast on this section and get burned later on.

jakob > Prior the race I read that this course is really pretty and sure enough my expectations were fully satisfied right from the beginning.

jakob > Good morning sunshine!

jakob > Sure enough I soon started to see old friends like Yen Darcy. I've met her at the 2008 BullDog 50K. This is her 5th (!) 50 mile race this year. Pretty amazing.

I got up at 3:30 AM for the 1.5 hour drive to Mt. Wilson. Along the way I stop by McDonalds to get some breakfast. I ordered an Egg McMuffin and asked to remove the bacon. However, while driving and eating I recognized that the bacon was still in there so I took it out. Later my wife saw that they actually added extra bacon for an extra $1.09. I guess they misunderstood me LOL.

> I got up at 3:30 AM for the 1.5 hour drive to Mt. Wilson. Along the way I stop by McDonalds to get some breakfast. I ordered an Egg McMuffin and asked to remove the bacon. However, while driving and eating I recognized that the bacon was still in there so I took it out. Later my wife saw that they actually added extra bacon for an extra $1.09. I guess they misunderstood me LOL.

I got up at 3:30 AM for the 1.5 hour drive to Mt. Wilson. Along the way I stop by McDonalds to get some breakfast. I ordered an Egg McMuffin and asked to remove the bacon. However, while driving and eating I recognized that the bacon was still in there so I took it out. Later my wife saw that they actually added extra bacon for an extra $1.09. I guess they misunderstood me LOL.

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