Here are the questions:
1. Most memorable moment on the trails in 2007.
2. Best new trail discovered in 2007.
3. My best performance of 2007.
4. I don't know how I previously survived without...
5. The person I would most like to meet on the trails in 2008.
6. The race I am most excited about for 2008.
1. Most memorable moment on the trails in 2007
The most memorable moment in 2007 occurred in the water. 50 yards into my 1.86M swim (during the inaugural Tri One-O-One) I experienced acute panic. The immediate reaction was to quit the race. I had to stop swimming and fight that urge with all my might. I finally triumphed and continued to the end of the swim and then the end of my first ultra-distance triathlon.
(The Tri One-O-One swim course)
2. Best new trail discovered in 2007
I "discovered" the George Mickelson trail and fell in love with it. This trail forms the middle 68 miles of the Lean Horse 100M and is a result of the nationwide Rails-to-Trails project where old train tracks are being converted to trails.
3. My best performance of 2007
Unquestionable this has to be my 25:39 for the Lean Horse 100M in August. Specifically it was the 19:15 time for the first 80 miles.
4. I don't know how I previously survived without...
Hammer's Heed and Perpetuem. I use a mixture of the 2 and it has worked wonders for me during my last few ultra races.
5. The person I would most like to meet on the trails in 2008
I have met or seen a lot of leading lights of the ultra world but I would dearly love to meet Krissy Moehl, the 1st female and 3rd. place overall in the 2007 Hardrock race, in one of my 2008 races. She is an amazing runner.
6. The race I am most excited about for 2008
It has to be the Lean Horse 100M. My best chance to go under 24 hours. I love the course. It is scenic and one where I can pace myself beautifully.
