I'm still in recovery mode from the G2G Ultra nearly 3 weeks ago. 170 miles can do that to you, I guess :) I'm just plain exhausted! I have had so many emotions lately. I'm glad that I am done! That I finished! I get sad when I look at photos because a part of me wants to be back there. I think of the miles covered (I have a hard time wrapping my head around it, to be honest). I think of the friendships made (I really miss these amazing runners). I think of the sunrises and sunsets (and remember thinking how lucky I am that I see these all the time living in Kanab!) It's a weird feeling I have right now and I can't really explain it. But, anyhow, I got the official race photos! And they're too good not to share :) So here goes!
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The morning of day 1. Look how clean I am!! |
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Standing on the edge of the Grand Canyon. I have no clue what is in store. |
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Day 1 -- nervous |
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Confident |
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Me and Mike, who ran in sandals :) |
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Day 1, about 5 miles from camp. I could not wait to get there. |
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Crossing another finish line |
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Haha.. ahh camp. |
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This is Joe, an awesome volunteer. He's the best! |
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Still smilin' |
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I remember how happy I was to see local photographer Barry Glazier. That made me SMILE!! |
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Oh yeh, we had some climbing, too. |
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This was stage 5. I know you can't see it here, but I was a freakin' mess this day. Tears nonstop. |
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At the finish line with race directors Colin and Tess. They are just the best! |
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Country flags at sunset Stage 2. Beautiful site. |
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My best mountain goat impression |
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Camp on night 1. So beautiful seeing the tents all aglow. |
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Race day morning - Day 1. Grand Canyon. Everyone! I'm on the left next to the flags in the back row with my hands up. |
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And we are off! |
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Just one of the many checkpoints |
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Campsite from above |
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An awesome reminder on day 6 that we were almost there!! |
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Finish line of stage 5. |
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Finishers! |
I will cherish these photos forever. I am so thankful for the crew and volunteers who were there with us, keeping us safe and preserving these memories. xoxo
Jill, the photos extraordinary. Almost made me cry! xo
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