Race the Train. August 2006. Adirondacks

In August the Gallow's went to the Adirondacks to hike Mountains, Spurlunk, Swim, Canoe, and attempt the gruling race called "Race the Train."

The whole purpose of this race, is to beat the train. Looking over previous years times, there was an outside change that Steve could do it. If he ran his best, and the train slacked off he might do it. A 8.4 mile course at a 7:50 was a possibility. Steve figured that a course near a train had to be fairly flat. (right) Oh contrair, the devious minds that came up with the race decided that the course should start with a 2 mile uphill, much of it on sand. The course from that point was either going up or down a hill. On top of it all the train comes in at a 7:41. Needless to say, neither one of the Gallow's beat the train. Judy did complete the most difficult race of her life, and she did GREAT!!!

Back to the marathon training for Steve. October 1st is coming fast.