The 2024 Tahoe 200 with Lulu

Coaching, crewing and pacing Lulu for the Tahoe 200 was nothing short of magical. @lulu.mnyc had a dream of finishing and did everything she could to complete the task. The training was there, but that doesn’t ensure a successful race, especially one with this many variables, it’s ultimately up to the runner to get through what it takes to finish a 200 mile mountain race.
“The Tahoe 200 is an incredible journey around the largest alpine lake in North America. The route traverses the sparkling, clear blue waters of Lake Tahoe from the Tahoe Rim Trail, occasionally detouring off the TRT to explore aspen meadows, rock gardens of giants, small impossibly blue lakes, thick canopied forests, and long ridge lines with stunning views. The route is nothing less than magical.” As written on the Destination Trails page.
For most, it’s hard to understand or grasp the tenacity of these athletes who choose to experience another level of the human experience. Maybe their “why” is for them to hold onto, not so much for us to know. Each athlete’s individual story will connect them to earth and each other in a way most will never experience.
It took Lulu 102 hours (almost 5 days) with a total of maybe 2 hours of sleep to complete the Tahoe 200! It really is hard to sleep when your body is in fight or flight mode while knowing cutoff’s are lumming. Every time we saw her she wore a smile that showed how lucky she felt to be out there!
Congratulations Lulu, you are a Chingona “badass”! Here is a short film about her remarkable journey! Thanks for watching!
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[@wesritner4540]

Congratulations to LuLu! Great job keeping your spirits up and pushing steadily through such a long distance.

[@burchbj1]

What an incredible feat...and an even better attitude from start to finish! Inspiring to say the least.

[@Mountainpeakfitness]

@@burchbj1 absolutely! Thanks for watching!