Some images from Mt. Disappointment

for an excellent race recap, visit E-Rod's account here


I will be back next year. Knowing what is coming, I will be more prepared. The scenery was excellent, though the extent of how dry it has been in SoCal was obvious. One flame, and this area will go up in a flash. Pray for rain! Thanks to all the volunteers, and to race director Gary Hilliard (a Badwater finisher this year) for his love and dedication to staging a fine race!



Kirk Fortini with graffiti from his kids.



The start (and finish), atop Mt. Wilson.



Sure, it's easy to smile at the start. From left, Kirk, Michael V., moi, Charlie, E-Rod (Eric Lumba)



About 3 to 4 miles is on pavement. That's OCTR member Robert on the right. I will be pacing him at the Angeles Crest 100 in September.



It was hot out there.



There were bear and rattlesnake encounters.



For My Pacer



Ultra-runners love health food.



This guy ran the entire 31 miles BAREFOOT. No kidding. Asked how he did it, he said, "Ying and yang." I see. Hmm.



Here are Mr. Barefoot's feet, after the race.



Ahh, more healthy post-race options!


The second-place finishers in the 40-49 age group -- by gender, not hair style.