Trail Run

THE LINE IN THE SAND

As I write this, it’s about 28 hours since I pulled the pin at Yarraman, the halfway mark and turnaround point of the BVRT (Brisbane Valley Rail Trail) 200 miler. I’m at the finish line, watching the 100 milers trickle in, and it’s awesome! Behind each finish (and each did not finish) is a backstory of hard work, grit and spark. I am full of admiration for these people.

I am OK with my DNF (or did not fail, as someone kindly told me. I like the sound of

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