And they're off! Ammon ran the race along with his cousin Danny that will be leaving on his mission soon to Ventura CA. The Palos Verdes race was in San Pedro and included some beautiful scenery of the ocean (see picture). The course was really hilly and it was a hot day so it was harder than Ammon and Danny expected. Ammon was hoping for a sub 3 hour and Danny wanted a 3:30.
So, how did they do?? Despite the water stations running out of Gatorade for the last 8 miles of the race, Ammon came in 2nd place overall! His time was 2:48:16. He was pleased with his time and place. He was also first in his age group. Interestingly, the 1st place guy was 40 as well as the 3rd place guy. They all ran together in a group most of the way. Ammon laughed and talked with them the whole time, in Spanish because they were hispanic.
2 comments:
That's awesome that you came in 2nd place Ammon, congrats! I was surprised when I first heard it from mom, but then when I thought about it again, I wasn't so surprised. You are so dedicated and it must feel great to see it pay off.
Congrats Ammon! that is so exciting!!!!!
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