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Great job! Sounds like this one really charged your batteries up. Can't wait to hear what's next for you!

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Thanks so much for reading! Next up is R2R2R in Grand Canyon!

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Mar 16, 2023Liked by Sarah Lavender Smith

Loved to read this! Very well written.

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thanks for reading!

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Mar 16, 2023Liked by Sarah Lavender Smith

I had considered signing up for the 10 there and even asked a friend who DNF'd it why the DNF rate is so high. This kind of explains it! Great report, Sarah!

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I know you mean the 100 not 10 :-) Yes, this is a route I would not want to do the 100 on -- very boring the second half even in good conditions. This year seemed like torture. I highly recommend the 50 though!

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Mar 16, 2023Liked by Sarah Lavender Smith

Sand and slickrock are the perfect ingredients for a slow meditative race. Adding in a cold rain? Maybe not so much.

Speaking of, have you ever done the Water is Life race? Nothing posted about 2023 yet.

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Thanks! No, what's the Water is Life race?

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Mar 19, 2023Liked by Sarah Lavender Smith

The Paatuwaqatsi Run is a special public event open to anyone who is interested in running for the cause of water and life. The run will take place in the heart of Hopi country.

http://www.waterisliferun.org/#/landing

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Mar 16, 2023Liked by Sarah Lavender Smith

I do like the way you tell a story Lady!!👏👏👏(Pretty good runner, too!😁)Sounds like you had a great time connecting with people. That's what I love about trail running 🏃‍♂️ 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️❣️

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Mar 15, 2023Liked by Sarah Lavender Smith

Loved reading all of this! Your small world connections, fantastic photos of those incredible slot canyons, and your description of how you felt after despite the cold rain --- what an satifying day and so many reminders why we love this community!

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Thanks Sophie! It was a long post & I appreciate you reading it all!

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Mar 15, 2023Liked by Sarah Lavender Smith

Of course! I can tell you put in a lot of time and reflection in everything you write.

xo

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Those photos! 😍😍😍 And so great you met so many familiar faces. Thank you for the post!

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Thanks for reading! It was a special race for sure.

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Really loved all of this, Sarah. What a great piece! And the photos 🤯 I remember the “Shit Chev” 🤣

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Thanks for reading Andi! That was an awful car... especially since my mom had somehow lit the ashtray on fire so the plastic part in between the bucket seats was black and burned.

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