Nothing like a little FKT after work! Set out a little before 2pm; so I definitely had the heat of the day to work with. The section along Welch Peaks to Hawk Peak was a little brutal with how exposed it was and I just kept telling myself that I’d be out of the sun soon and into the trees as soon as I’d get into Tull Canyon. I really didn’t have high expectations since my legs felt so tired when I started out, but things really started to click along once I dropped into the canyon and was finally on an actual trail! Refilled with water in the stream along the tubal Cain trail and took advantage of splashing myself with cool water in almost every stream I encountered along that stretch I knew I’d have to really work hard those last 10 miles if I wanted to get the overall FKT. I was so happy to finish feeling strong with a new overall FKT of 4hrs 50min.
Proud to rep the Bainbridge Ultra Running Team and run a route created by fellow members! Thanks guys!