DFL
Bringing up the rear. Lucky Last. DFL. The Red Lantern Award. However you put it, I was the last person to cross the finish line on Saturday. This was my first time being chased by cutoffs and to be honest, it is NOT a good feeling. What WAS a good feeling? Crossing that finish line was pretty f***ing fantastic. Bears Ears Ultra 54k by Mad Moose Events. Like most industries, COVID has not been kind to the running world. COVID reared its ugly head at the start of our usual season shutting down all of our events. When I saw the post that Utah gave MadMoose permission (with many restrictions) to put on the inaugural Bears Ears 54k and 30k, I got super excited. I was desperate for a real, in-person event. I signed up almost immediately. I usually choose my big events meticulously by making comparison charts and taking my time with the decision. Now here is the funny part. If you know me, you know I like trail running ...