I started the route as a celebration of my 30th birthday and hoped to run for 30hrs! My lovely fiance supported me throughout the whole route refilling my water, fuel, and motivation to continue on.
Gaviota Peak Trailhead to Fr 5n19: Took this section a bit too quick, lost my sunglasses, found my sunglasses, was also warmer than expected.
Fr 5n19 to Refugio Rd: First aid station here, should have eaten more real food. Probably also took this section a bit too quick.
Refugio Rd to West Camino Cielo: Second Aid station, feeling really good in this section, beautiful views and sunset had a friend come run a couple miles.
Hwy154 to East Camino Cielo: Third and 4th aid station, starting to feel heavy legs set in. spending too much time at aid stations. really beautiful night and another friend came to run a couple miles!
Romero Camuesa to Ocean View trail: 5th and final aid, ended up falling asleep for a couple 20 min chunks here. really feeling heavy and slow. wishing for more solid food but only have enough room to take gels. last section is 28 mi and at the limit of my fuel and water carry capacity. motivation to finish was very low. this section also had the only portion of unscouted terrain, which turned out to be the most techincal and difficult terrain on the route. BUT I MADE IT