Where’s Waldo 100 km: new women’s record!
Charlton Lake
Feeling a little out of tune (not having raced since Miwok on May 6) I toed the line with the field at 5am on Saturday morning (August 19) wondering how my recent trek on the CT would play into today’s run. Climbing out of the ski resort on steady smooth trail in the dark with a crescent moon amongst the runners’ chatter I couldn’t imagine anywhere I’d rather be. Fortunately that feeling continued for most of the day. The trail was fun and inspiring; there is nothing like running beautiful trail and getting to do it all day long. Matt crewed me at the 22.5 mile mark and paced me to the finish from Charlton Lake, roughly the half-way point. In his persistent, quiet but motivating demeanor we moved through the second half and passed the three men that had come through Charlton Lake ahead of me.
At the final aid station an angel took a baby wipe to my salty face and sent me on my way. It’s the little things that make a runners day. Seven rolling miles to the finish; I followed Matt’s lead and noticed that the only footprints ahead of me were his. My best route finding technique is to watch for familiar tread patterns on the trail; having only his ahead was something new to me.
We finally popped out on the long straight away with the finish line banner and a small crowd of people waiting at the end. I plopped down in the gravel just past the finish line smiling. I got to pick from a rainbow of Where’s Waldo embroidered hats as I took in the finish line scene. A huge bbq spread was in full swing and massage therapist Kelly offered me and my dirty legs a massage. They know how to treat runners at Waldo! So the end result, A overall girl winner, a new women’s course record at 11:18 and more importantly a GREAT day on the trails.
Krissy accepts her trophy
9 Comments:
Wow!! Congrats on a great race!
Great job Krissy!
Way to go, Krissy!!!! :) :) :)
Knew there was an overall coming.
Love, MA
Way to go! I read about this earlier, and thought it was fanTAStic to have an overall woman winner. Congratulations!
Horray for Krissy! You are such an inspiration!
Love,
Mikey B
Krissy, so glad to find your blog! Congrats on Waldo, too bad I couldn't come - nursing a hamstring injury. Hope to see you around!
You’re amazing Krissy, right off the Colorado Trail to a win & a new record @ ww100...well done!
"Keep on truckin"
Unbelievable run! Congrats Krissy.
Dave B
Krissy,
I found your BLOG through Olga's site. My sincerest congratulations on a tremendous run. Can I have your autograph the next time I see you?;-) At this point, I won't even be able to hang with you on the downhills unless you are taking it easy. Hope that life is treating you very well and that I get to see you again sometime soon.
KRK
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