WS100

and away we go....

mike and I by the big sign announcing the race in Squaw Valley Ski resort.

Truckee River outside of our condo. Ice cold from the melt off of the snow.

Mike, Fran and I at Lake Tahoe. Crystal blue water.

This is the guy who started it all 36 years ago. Gordy Ansley. These guys think he is more famous than Brad Pitt! Really! He is a hero to the ultra community. He first ran the 100 miles b/c his horse gave out during the house race that takes place on the same course.
The tall guy is Mike's pacer, Steve from Wisconsin. Thanks Steve! He was supposed to take Mike to the finish and run a total of 30 miles. But, he only completed 7. :(

Some of Mike's running friends, Drew and Matt.

This is A.M.

Awaiting the start. Nathan, Fran and I.

Mike was very excited to get started, after waiting 365 days!

Almost 400 people started, half dropped out for one reason or another.

This is what is looks like while we were waiting for Mike to stop by the aid station. It is kinda like pit row. He comes in and we give him whatever he might need at that point. Turn him around as fast as possible!

This is what he looks like when we saw him at mile 30. BTW, the last time we will see him well! It was about 11:30am.

Us driving to the next aid station

the Krewe WAITING at an aid station. Michigan Bluff.
CREW stands for cranky runner endless waiting.....

My poor baby! This is the result of vomiting for about 6 hours and not being able to keep anything down. It was a very hot day to run. Mike does not do well in the heat. He completed 62 miles. He stopped running about midnight. At midnight we MADE him go to the medical tent to see if he needed and aid. He did, of course! Mike is deathly afraid of getting shots let alone having an IV. He looked at me with a death look and said," I AM NOT GETTING AN IV!" I said, "oh yes you will." He finally gave in after the medical team finally just said to him, "which arm?" He was so very brave and after two hours of fluid rushing into his body he felt better and was finally able to urinate. Which is the sign of health in these kinda races!

ALL BETTER!
Now off to RENO so I can throw some dice!!
I love you baby!!!
I'll keep you all posted, he is entering the lottery for next years race.....