drammatical

So I survived Saturday’s practice run, but just barely. It was way too hot! The hardest leg for me was the first half up. That area was where all the fire damage is and not only was it left completely bare it’s really ugly to look at. The scenery reminded me like something out of a sci-fi movie where the earth has been destroyed. Anyway once you make it after first water things start to become normal and greeny.

My buddy, hotbod, and I were trying to just make it to the helipad but ended up at the top. We were both relieved once we got there and shared some water. Unfortunately, we only took two tiny bottles each and didn’t account for the scorching sun so we ran out way too soon. Plus we had both taken a Gel pack before we started which made us even thirstier. Hotbod took off before me and I made my way down at a gradual pace. The time from Orchard camp to the ropes went like a breeze and made me think that this isn’t as hard as I’d made it out to be. Then again, I was preoccupied with other thoughts to distract me along with an Ipod at full blast, and going down hill. Somewhere between first water and razor back I was dying for water and realized I had about one gulp left in one of my bottles. That little bit really was the best water ever. Luckily I remembered there was a water fountain at the bottom so that kept me going.

So I made it down in 2.30. Not a good time but at least I know I’ll make it in before the 3 hour limit. After this run all my goals on trying to beat last year’s time have gone out the window. If the heat is anything like it was this Saturday I’m really going to be conservative, just as I was for this practice. Don’t want anyone having to carry me down on a stretcher. Besides I have the other two ez’s to carry the time for our team.

Last year’s time was 2:19
Hotbod’s was 1:54

Come
As you are
As you were
As I want you to be
As a friend
As a friend
As a known memory
Take your time
Hurry up
The choice is your
Dont be late
Take a rest
As a friend
As a known memory