Race info

So with only 3 days and 14 hours left before the start of this years Race to Robie Creek, I thought that I'd bring some info about the race to you, the reader (if you even exist). Below is the copied and pasted description of the course off of the web site (it's not plagerism if I give them credit). I took the liberty of adding some 'bold' features to some of the text for emphasis though.
Remember that this will be done with the weight vest. I put the vest on the scale today, along with my Camelback hydration system filled with water. The total weight was 49 pounds (there was 40# just in weight inside the vest). Ah... yeah... that's a little more than what I was willing to bite off. If it was 42/43#'s then I would of called it good. But not almost 10 pounds over. I've decided that I will remove 2  5# plates off the back, with the camelback weighing approx 6# with a full load of water that will put me at 39#'s. I'll toss in a 2 1/2# weight plate into the camelback and that will tip the scale over the 40# mark.

Mile 1: The climb begins as participants hit Reserve Street and wind around the corner up Shaw Mountain Road.

Mile 2: The climb continues up Shaw Mountain Road, and if you look back, you get a nice view of Bronco Stadium.

Mile 3: Past the Table Rock Road turnoff, and it’s the only part of the first 8.5 miles that is downhill and runners cross the first cattle guard.

Mile 4: At mile 3.5, the pavement ends and the dirt road begins. The climb steepens and you wind up a long narrow canyon with some shade.
Mile 5: Continuing ever uphill, the road winds through a gradually widening Rocky Canyon and crosses the second cattle guard.
Mile 6: Past the second cattle guard, a steep pitch, followed by a brief stretch of flatter terrain to tease you. Take advantage, cause it’s gonna get brutal.
Mile 7: From here on the climb is steep, and shade is scarce. At this stage, don’t be surprised to see runners turning into walkers.
Mile 8: Past mile 7.5, the throng winds up the steepest, most grueling part of the course. Only a half-mile to the summit, but it’s painful.
Mile 9: Over the summit you’re wondering what your calves are doing, because here comes the muscle-cramping, toe-jamming, bone-jarring downhill.
Mile 10: Wind through the back-side forest and try to stay upright on the sharp downhill turns. The best part is the wonderful shade.
Mile 11: The downhill continues and you begin to wonder if it will ever end.
Mile 12: Enjoy the last bit of downhill because once Rocky Canyon Road hits Robie Creek Road, the course flattens out — but of course it feels like you’re going uphill because of what you’ve just come down. How much do you have left?
Mile 13: You made it! Around the last bend is the finish line. Get through the chute, collect your Robie trinket, go collect your T-shirt and enjoy the best post-race party in existence.

The after party will consist of me stripping off the vest, eating some food and drinking an ICE COLD BEER, or 2. Can't wait until Sat late afternoon!