Rick Armstrong’s comments:.

 

Wow, what a trot!  I've really never put in the miles running to do the Goat events, but bringing Anna was good incentive to get me to my 2nd Possum Trot.  However, being in minimal shape and especially the treacherous footing with no spikes really did me in.  I wore out physically at 3 hours (perhaps around #23 to #25) and then collapsed mentally at 3.5 hours - bombing 27, 28, 29, and even 30.  I could select a route and rough bearing - but not hold it the bearing nor read features.  But I finished!  The only thing that wasn't a problem was the temperature.  I was pleasantly surprised that my feet and hands were never cold.  Ironically, my only other trot (about 5-7 years ago) was in identical weather, but not the ice. 

 

Also, the hot potatoes, hot chili, and hot cider were a hit at the end - did I mention that they were hot?  Even with the quantity, I'm surprised they stayed that hot that long - long enough even for me.  I was glad to see Dave Welsh come safely - hope that the other 3-5 late ones came in near the 5 hour limit. 

 

Rick