Since the Berryman marathon / 50-mile back in April - Miles, my 10-year old stud of a son, has had a goal; Ride an entire marathon on a mountain bike. A REAL mountain bike marathon......Berryman! Since then, we trained together almost every weekend - he rides, I run. His conservative goal was a marathon over two days. Therefore, we set up a spike camp at the fifteen mile, Brazil Creek, camp ground. 5-miles into the ride though, he had his mind made up that it would be a one day finish. He did it. He's a stud.
He also enjoyed driving Dad's car but that's another story.....not for Mom to know.
Ozark Trail meets Berryman
There was some uphill walking involved. Always is when biking tough trails.
And even a little bit of downhill walking.
But mostly, super, hardcore, single track!
Two very handsome men.
Pedialyte does wonders for restoring electrolytes
My nasty old legs
Technical downhill
Priceless
Yes. He rode this......clean.
First injury. This one set him back a few minutes but didn't break him.
As mentioned above, our spike camp we set up in advance, just in case he needed to bail at the 15-mile mark. Pre-race dinner was Ramon Noodles and local grown green beans
Brazil Creek crossing. 15-miles down and 11.2 to go.
Yes Mom, we read every night in the tent.
Finish Line Rock! Goal completed! What a summer.
Wiped out in the back of my car like a bowl of mush. We enjoyed long talks about how resting is where muscle and strength is restored and built. Talks of what next, what is possible? Ten years old and everything worth while in this world is in his path and within his reach. This is my boy!
1 comments:
Pat-- I love the pictures and seeing the good quality times.
Your perspective is right on.
Thanks.
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