Rim-to-rim-to-rim run, 2021

The R3 run was a huge success!  Really challenging, but also really fun. We finally made it back at about 1:05 AM, after starting out at 4:45 AM the previous day. a total of 52 miles, 20+ hours of running, over 100,000 steps, and close to 12,000 feet of elevation gain. The views and sights were incredible. Also, one of the big highlights was all of the friendly hikers and runners on the trails. So great to share this with RB (Rich H), one of my closest friends and someone who truely appreciates connecting with nature. It also helps that RB has an amazing sense of humor and adventure. It was his idea to plunge into the CO river!  Also, all of the runners and hikers took the time to say hi, ask how you were doing or just to chat. It definitely felt like a lot of camaraderie out there. Here are a few photos and videos. 

Grand Canyon is just 48 hours away!

Counting down the days till RB and I get to the GC.  I'm totally psyched to see that massive hole in the ground!  My best workout buddy, RawBone is going to go, so I know its going to be fun. I'm a little nervous too. Not sure how this will compare to other super challenging events like ironman. For one thing,, we will at least have time to stop and checkout the sighhts.  

10 days and then hello GC!!!  Very excited to see and tour the Grand Canyon in just 10 more days. Hopeffully my knee holds out.  After a 20 mile hilly run on Saturday I had some knee pain for a couple of days. Now back to status quo and feeling good. Stair w/o with Rich tomorrow and then taper-time!