25
years ago: December (1994) – I
only raced once this month as I was dealing with ankle woes. I ran on the
“Dave’s team” at the Mill City Relays. Dave Camire set up the team with
himself, Dave LaBrode, ???, and me. I ran the short leg of 2.3 miles in
11:29 (5:16/4:58). I managed 339 miles for the month with only one day
off.
20
years ago: December (1999) – I
didn’t race and barely ran this month as I continued to reel from an ankle
injury back in August. I had a total of 90 miles and took 12 days off.
15 years ago: December
(2004) - I raced twice in
December of 2004 a road relay and a trail Ultra. I have always enjoyed the Mill
City Relays and running for a mixed team was a hoot, there were tons of people
to pass (bogies). I was only bogified by one person. I ran the long leg
(9.4 miles) for the Winners Circle mixed team. I managed a 5:48 pace
(54:35). The HUFF 50km was a major disappointment. I found out after I
had booked my flight that they were no longer the US championship. That was
really the only reason I wanted to race it. The course was a couple of miles
longer than a 50km but was mostly flat and mostly had good footing. I was happy
enough with my 5th place but had some serious hip pain for the last five miles.
I had to leave right after finishing and I couldn’t bend my leg when I got to
the airport. I ended up passing out in the airport (it was pretty embarrassing
having the fire department and medical staff all around me). I partially tore my
obturator externus and was on the injured reserve for quite a while after
this including 6 weeks on crutches. Maybe I should have dropped out when it
really started to hurt during the race (nah!)
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