The race was a mixed bag. After my last long run before the race, my left knee started acting up. Sharp pains, couldn't put weight on it. My wife came down with the flu. So we were both disappointed and thought about dropping DNSing the race, but then figured dropping down to the 10k would be a good compromise.
Turned out it was the right decision as the knee was pretty bad after the race, and my wife was glad she didn't have to do the extra 11.1k with a less than optimal respiratory system.
On a positive note, it was a fantastic event. Hecla is a beautiful part of the country! Gorgeous course, trees changing colour, part of the course was on the lake shore. Last 2k was a trail run. Best post-race food and drink I've had at a race. Sangria, open-face smoked salmon sandwiches, sliders, fruit, vegetables, chicken and pork skewers etc.
We plan to attack the half at this event next year.
