Marji Gesick Duathlon 100 - The Worst of Both Worlds
As crazy hard of a race that the Marji Gesick 100 is, the race directors and the community have a way of pulling you deeper into it's clutches. Yes, it is a race but more so it is a way for the every day person to set personal goals, do things they never thought possible, and to find their limits and destroy them. This is a VERY hard course and everyone that toes the line, whether they finish or not, is to be commended and feel proud of what they accomplished. I was set to race the Duathlon in 2020, but COVID had other plans. I was trying to get into a healthy state in 2021, but my body and mind were not having it and I bailed on the race. I worked my ass off to get into a healthy state and even though I continue to have issues with my running form it has taken me nearly 2-years of hard work, dedication, discipline, and the grace of God to feel like I was as ready as I could be for another shot at a buckle. This would be my fourth attempt at buckling the 100 mile race with the pri...