san juan 50 miler

Helen won!! her first victory in a big ultra down in Lake City, at the San Juan Solstice 50 Mile Run. she had the lead for most of the race. her lead over the 2nd place woman was only 4min at the Slumgullion aid station, which is at the 40-mile point. She held her off strong for the last 10 miles to win by 50 secs, in an 11+hr race with over 11,000' of climbing! I got some great pics of Helen nursing Alina at 2 of the aid stations. If she hadn't, perhaps her margin of victory would have been larger! Alina and I are so proud of Helen. she seems to have recovered well for Diana's wedding on Sunday.