With spirits high, team Mid-Texas Symphony started its 203 mile run across a substantial and historic part of Texas at 6:36 Saturday morning, to the sound of cannon-fire. This is a lesson in how small increments can add up to big distances and in how a group of 12 runners, determined to have a good time, can exceed the wildest of expectations. In prescribed legs of 4, 5, 7.8 miles and everything in between, 40 in all, we run one by one, playing leap-frog and gradually accruing mileage. We crossed the Colorado River around 8 pm and reached the half way mark by 10 pm. The 6 runners in van 1 (of 2 support vehicles), myself included, are now in our down cycle after covering just over 42 miles. Our second group of runners is now on the road, giving van 1 a chance for showers and a few winks.
We are moving steadily towards our goal of sub 30 hours for the race. Doubtless tomorrow will hold some surprises, but for now we are exhausted but thrilled. More later about what we hope will be a fantastic finish at the San Jacinto Monument.
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