I got an invite to go out to Stansbury and run "some loops" on the island. Jun, Dorsimus, and Scott have all done great write-ups and I'm feeling lazy, so check out their posts for details and pics.
We got out to Stansbury Island after a long, wet drive. "This could get ugly," I thought. Turns out the weather held up really nicely and there was even some sunshine. Other than the fact that it was far too cold for nearly being May, I couldn't have been happier with the weather. I felt a little under dressed as the others were all wearing pants, but I ended up being just fine.
The first loop was in a clockwise direction and went off without a hitch. I think it was after the first loop I posed the question "How many loops are you guys planning on?" "Three" they said. Guess I should have prepared a little better because for some stupid reason I had the number 20 (miles) in my mind. Oh well, I told them I was down for whatever.
Loop 2 went in the opposite direction but felt pretty similar to the first, just slightly more tired.
Loop 3 was once again in the clockwise direction, but an entirely different story. After downing a whole can of Pepsi at the car, my stomach was sloshing and it did not feel good... Imagine that! Then after a few miles I felt really dizzy and had to stop while Jun and Dorsimus went ahead. I took in a gel and decided to take one salt pill, then break a second one open in my mouth. It's a quick way to get back under control if you're ever in dire need, and I certainly was. I was able to get moving again before Scott caught me and I made a push to catch the other two. I was finally able to catch them before we started the descent back down to the valley floor below. The last few flat miles hurt, but it felt good (if that makes any sense at all).
Awesome day! It was a lot of fun being in good company and running on an amazing trail.
30 miles
4:56:45
3,074' vert | 