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LAVS 2016 – END OF DAY 4 UPDATE

Posted: July 18, 2016 by smrtnsasy in Race Reports
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LAVS 2016 - END OF DAY 4 UPDATE

LAVS 2016 – END OF DAY 4 UPDATE

Four days down and over halfway there. Westbrook was actually over halfway as of the last update, but I forgot to mention it. At this point 4 more screwed runners have quit. Westbrook is currently 23rd out of 46 remaining screwed runners. He has 181 miles and is past Columbia with one other runner.

The next main area for Westbrook to reach is Culleoka, Tennessee where it is currently 86 degrees but feels like 96 degrees, and the humidity at 72 percent. This afternoon it will reach 94 degrees with a 40 percent chance of rain and thunderstorm. Maybe it will cloud over and rain to cool everyone down a bit.

LAVS 2016 – DAY 3 AND 1/2 UPDATE

Posted: July 17, 2016 by smrtnsasy in Race Reports
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LAVS 2016 - DAY 3 1/2 UPDATE

LAVS 2016 – DAY 3 1/2 UPDATE

Around noon today, depending on one’s location in the race it was 104 or 108 degrees with “almost no clouds to block the sun” (reported from Last Annual Vol State facebook page). That is not even the hottest part of the day! Oh goodness. I feel for the runners out there. One more screwed runner has dropped out of the race. I hope the rest of them can hang in there with no serious problems due to the heat.

Westbrook is in Hampshire, Tennessee with one other crewed runner having accomplished 164 miles thus far. He has scooted on up to 21st place. Yay, Richard!

LAVS 2016 – 72 HOUR UPDATE

Posted: July 17, 2016 by smrtnsasy in Race Reports
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LAVS 2016 - 72 HOUR UPDATE

LAVS 2016 – 72 HOUR UPDATE

Three days behind them and into day four, Westbrook is in Hohenwald at 144 miles with 2 other runners. He finally slept for 3 hours and consumed a breakfast burrito to help sustain him for more miles to come. Refer to the map above and notice the tombstones. At this check-in, 4 more people have dropped out to make a total of 12 who have quit (5 crewed and 7 screwed). Currently, Westbrook is holding 22nd place, of 52 runners, in the screwed category.

LAVS 2016 – 60 HOUR UPDATE

Posted: July 17, 2016 by smrtnsasy in Race Reports
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LAVS 2016 - 60 HOUR UPDATE

LAVS 2016 – 60 HOUR UPDATE

Halfway through day 3 and all we heard at home from Westbrook was that it is “hotter’n’ hell out here!” Apparently the people of McKenzie, Tennessee were aware of the race and welcomed the runners while providing some aid and support. Love seeing the attention and help from the public! (picture from Last Annual Vol State facebook page)

LAVS 2016 - A WONDERFUL WELCOME IN MCKENZIE, TENNESSEE

LAVS 2016 – A WONDERFUL WELCOME IN MCKENZIE, TENNESSEE

Westbrook is maintaining 23rd place out of the remaining 54 screwed competitors. He has 125 miles behind him while making it to Linden where he is with 3 other runners. Hopefully he can find ways to try and beat the heat. More to come so stay with us.