Friday, August 21, 2015

Anderson Adventures Part 3

Whew!  We made it to the final adventure.  The pinnacle of all our travels and training and talking.

My dearly beloved completed the hardest physical feat of his life. 100 miles traversing gravel roads, goat trails, a mountain, and the horrendous Powerline climb that comes at the end of the race.

I completed a 6 mile run (I use run loosely) at 10,200 feet above sea level.  Did you know there is 30% less oxygen at 10,200 feet above sea level?  I needed that 30%, badly.

The boys made the best crew and support team ever.

My beautiful sister and family were the key to a less stressful trip by keeping the Moomer.

On a rock outcropping on the way up Colombine mountain

Above the tree line.  On the top of Colombine.

Daniel got to drive down with a little help from Joe.

The most beautiful and clear lake I have ever seen.  So peaceful and fun!

"Brr!  It is cold, Mom!"

Why we really went.  A short notice devotion and time of prayer brought in 20 athletes and family.

Our beloved Augie and Marcia

Sitting in a sage brush field waiting for our team.  These guys did so great!

Smiling in true Chris fashion.  The hard part is yet to come!

This is the last of the smiles for a while.  He would crash literally and mentally, thanks God for a team of brothers.

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