I crewed Brit in her Arches Ultra in Moab last weekend. I should have been training for my marathon next weekend, but being around so many good runners all weekend was as good as training. That’s Brit waving and her life-long bestie Megan in blue next to her.

Megan’s good friend Mike started out with them but was running ahead under the rising sun by the first aid station at Bar M.

Brit and Megan weren’t far behind, chasing the rising sun.

The girls came through Bar M twice, making a convenient aid station for the crew – me and Eric.

…and Margo.

The girls shed some gear heading out of Bar M. Winter running in the Arches national park is ideal.

Hours later, at yet another double-stop aid station, the sand and the day began to feel real for anyone running for the hours and hours that is an ultra.

With five miles remaining, the girls still showed signs of forward motion.

Life-long friends, both with daughters, Brit and Megan celebrated an achievement few people can ever imagine. When you raise daughters, ultras are what you do to relax.

The next day, Karen and I stopped for lunch at the Hotel Colorado in Glenwood Springs. It was a nice weekend. Next weekend is the Austin Marathon.