A photo story

A first 50k

I ran my first 50k in June 2025, at the New River Gorge Trail Festival, and this is me just after finishing, standing in front of the Wolf Creek finish arch with my medal on. Dirt all over my legs, vest still on, and I could not stop grinning. It was a hot, clear afternoon, around 85, with almost no wind.

The course runs the trails around New River Gorge, and this was my first time going that far on foot. Later that evening Laura and I were still in the area for the festival.