If it doesn’t challenge you, it won’t change you. – Fred DeVito
I’ll remind you once again; F3 Hickory was born out of CSAUP. About 4 years ago a few #RedWoodOriginals were fortunate enough to be members of the F3 Columbia 9 team for the Palmetto Relay. And off we went to run, suffer, and ultimately celebrate running 200 miles together as a team. It was indeed, good stuff! Oddly, we liked what we experienced so much that we came back from SC, stuck the shovel flag in the ground, and called it Whipping Stick. This thang has continued to grow. And as we have grown we’ve continued to challenge each other to do those events which are completely stupid and utterly pointless. 200 mile relays are the epitome of CSAUP. In 2017 F3 Hickory sent a team of 12 to the Smokies for the Smoky Mountain relay. It’s once again time to step it up, get our minds right, and HC to go back to the Smokies. YHC is once again taking the lead on this and here are the details:
What: Smoky Mountain Relay (SMR) – 206 miles, 36 legs
When: April 20-21, 2018 (We’ll plan to spend the night near Hendersonville NC on April 19)
Where: From The Pink Beds, Pisgah Forest to Nantahala Outdoor Center in Bryson City, NC.
The course takes you through some of the most beautiful, pristine, and challenging terrain in the Southeast. Along the route runners will see the magnificent granite dome of Looking Glass and spectacular views from the Blue Ridge Parkway to the Mountain to Sea trail. At night you will run far from city lights, but very close to the Appalachian and Bartram trails along the upper Nantahala River. Along the course, you will run through many picturesque valleys framed by tree-covered mountains and meandering streams. SMR website: http://smr.smokymountainrelay.com/
This relay is limited to 70 teams. Last year there were only 4 F3 Nation teams. This year there is hope for even more. So here’s the deal…we are forming a 12 man team. If you have never been part of an F3 relay team, then it’s time. If you think you can’t do this, then it’s really time (you can). If you did this event last year then you know of the awesome adventures that await. So what are you waiting for? HC today! Don’t hesitate. YHC wants to get us registered before Thanksgiving (so that we benefit from the discount and so that he doesn’t need to ask for money in December).
Before 12/31/2017 – $110/runner
1/1/2018 – 3/16/2018 – $127/runner
3/17/2018 – 4/10/2018 – $193/runner
Aye!
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