Ever since running his first marathon a couple of years ago, Rafal has wanted to run an ultramarathon. Enter shin splints and a long recovery. But once those were under control, Rafal was ready to rock it. Most people who run their first ultra go for the 32 mile distance...not Rafal, he went straight to a 50miler.
And dedicated it to Auntie Lana who has been running her own marathon of sorts...
The week before the race the weather was perfect for running, cool at night and 70s during the day. The day of Rafal's ultra was hot and humid, well in to the 90s. He started running at 5am and we caught up with him at mile 35, ice in hand...which he poured in his hat, down his shirt and loaded up his water bottle. A quick shoe change and he continued running while we went to lunch...and then headed to the finish line.
Waiting....
and waiting...Uncle Joe makes a very good lookout because he can see above everyone else...
He also makes a very good shirt model...
And after 10hours 47minutes 59seconds of running on the hottest, most humid day of spring, Rafal crossed the finish line.
The strongest man I know running for the strongest woman I know.
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