Mega Post from The San Juan Solstice 50 Mile Race Weekend

Pete's most recent race was the San Juan Solstice 50 Mile Race and it was a doozy! We stayed in Lake City, which is where the race started and finished. This worked our really well because there were only two aid stations we could see Daddy, at mile 16 and 40. That left tons of time for us to play at the playground, rest at the cabin and enjoy Lake City. Pete carried a camera for this race so we were able to see some of the terrain he covered. Due to the higher than average snow pack the rivers were rushing exceptionally high due to snow melt (they had 14 crossings I believe) and when the racers were up around 13,000 feet (which they were for much of the race) there was quite a bit of snow to navigate. Pete finished strong and really fought for this one! He made it before the cut off and "enjoyed" the challenging course. :)

Entertaining T-man while Mommy packs

Check this out Timothy!

Daddy having some downtime the day before the race.

The cabin we stayed in was great, located right in town and had a fun porch to play on.

Watching the world cup with Daddy.

Two cheerers ready to go!

Building a "camp fire" while we wait.

Here he comes!

A kiss for the road.

We'll see you in a few hours!

Flying Marin's new Christmas kite (for the first time) while we wait.

There was a great playground in town.

An antique shop in town had a bunch of little seats outside and the girls wanted a picture in all of them. I have only posted two because there were too many! 

Meanwhile this is what Daddy was doing - one river crossing went up to his waist!

Do you see those little runners in the valley?

Looks beautiful!

Up at the Continental Divide

At the next aid station ready to cheer Daddy on.

Here he comes looking a little more tired than he did at mile 16.

A snapshot of the whole family before Daddy heads to the finish line.

Charlotte running in with Daddy.

You did it Daddy in just over 15 hours!

I love my toes!

Marin showing Daddy that she can now swing all by herself. Look at her go!

Family shot at the awards ceremony the day after the race.

I really love my toes - Daddy took the same picture!

Family outing the day after the race.

An amazing waterfall that sneaks up on you! There are cow pastures all around with this in the middle.

Stay in front of me!! What I was saying since there was at least a hundred foot drop behind me.

On our drive back to town there was a young moose taking a drink by the road.

Are you looking at me?

What a great weekend!