Hood to Coast is two races at the same time. First it's a relay. You and 11 other people are out there running, tacking a long and winding course from Mt. Hood to the Pacific Ocean. Each one of the team awaits the next person to come in so they can go.
At the same time this is a singular endeavor. Each leg is it's own course, of which you, and you alone are running at that time. In this respect, I think this is a solitary run.
I thought about this on my run this morning. I've not done a relay, but I have done many races on my own. This will be a race I think of as three races, for the 3 legs I'll do. Once I have my legs assignments, I can better plan how I will run each one.
On my run this morning I thought about the solitude of the race. I know there will be a few thousand others out there, but basically it will be me and the Oregon scenery. I look forward to that solitude.
Charlie
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