Leadville news

Chillin' here at the Provin' Grounds in downtown Leadville, just waiting 'till 3PM to hit 2-for-a-buck PBR happy hour at the Scarlet.

They've had to change the course due to the recent Army helicoptor crash. At treeline, we'll be jumping on the pipeline to where it hits the Colorado trail. Don't know anything about the pipeline but I guess it's on the mountain bike course. Supposidly it'll make things faster and maybe a mile shorter. But who knows. Either way, the 25 hour mark for the big buckle stands, and Ken said if anyone runs a course record tomorrow it will stand. Sucks, but it's nothing compared to the loss of four American soldiers.

As it stands now, crews are unaffected by the change. Katie, plan on meeting me at Twin Lakes outbound and Treeline inbound. If you hit the store, pick up an extra package of ensure please. And don't forget to bring my water bottles.

Talked to Tony this morning, and he seems ready to go. Got a personal tour of The Roost, quite impressive.

Already started talking shit to Brooks. Since the course may "only" be 99 miles, I'm asking him every five minutes when he's finally gonna get the balls to attempt a hundred miler.

John Sharp is feeling good and ready. If he doesn't start out too fast he should be fine. Gonna hit High Mountain Pie for some pizza with him and a few other friends in a bit.

My friend Beverly is also attempting her first hundred. Best of luck to her!

I'm feeling ready. Let's get it on!