Phunt 50k 2021
It is amazing to me that my last blog entry was Phunt 50k from last year. Although, I have run multiple ultras this past year, allowing me to surpass my 100th all time ultra-distance, I have not been moved to blog. But, then, there is Phunt. This is a race like no other, even in the virtual world. You see, I was driving to Phunt on the day my brother passed away. I've always felt a kindred connection between this race and Rick, and the prevalence of PBR on the swag, only deepens that connection. Phunt was my litmus. I came back last year and ran with all my heart. I ran for me. I ran for time. I ran for the adventure. What I didn't know, was that I was running in-person for the last time. For the race this year, which was virtual, I toed the line of my one mile cemetery loop. This loop and I have become quite close this year. On Saturday, I ran around that dang thing 31 times. It took me nearly 7 hours and I used my car as my personal aid station. I