Rose Valley (the 1st time) 26.7 miles into the race; Eric is still feeling good here!
Eric is marveling at the deliciousness of the pickle juice he just swallowed as Noni looks on
The classic Eric aid station squat
Noni makes the necessary adjustments to Eric's (believe it or not!) hydration pack. (You know it's a tough race if Eric wears a hydration pack for most of the race!)
Off he goes to see the wizard and visit the ridge again
Roch Horton getting in an upper body stretch at Rose Valley
Roch on his way out of Rose Valley
The trail heading east from Rose Valley
Rose Valley Scenery
View from about 3.5 miles up from the Rose Valley aid station
Another view from 3.5 miles up
You guessed it; another view from 3.5 miles up
Wendy Wheeler Jacobs powering up from Rose Valley at where else? 3.5 miles from the aid station!
Wendy took the time from her race to take this photo of Noni
Camera duty done, off she goes!
Manzanita Tree with mountains in background
It's hard to tell, but there is a waterfall in this photo!
Another view of the Rose Valley
Micheal McCarthy on his way up from the Rose Valley aid station
Ronda Sundermeier right on Micheal's heels!
Leigh Corbin relaxing at Rose Valley her second time through; George Velasco, her crew, is relaxing in the background
Dennis Drey sorting through his drop bag his second time through Rose Valley
Dennis and Noni at Rose Valley aid station
Dennis beginning the ascent of the Nordhoff Off-Highway Vehicle Route
One last photo before he goes!
George and Pat DeVita modeling a Jester skirt
Mom & Daughter Pat & Vicky DeVita modeling their Jester skirts
Eric is back to Rose Valley!
Enjoying a bit of a rest!
Awww...do I have to climb back up that darn Nordhoff Off Highway Vehicle Route?!?
What was I thinking? I can't wait to climb back up the Nordhoff Off Highway Vehicle Route!
Francesca Conte arrives at Howard Creek Aid Station (55.2 miles)!
Here comes a determined Eric into Howard Creek aid station
Eric inspecting the aid station table after pausing to admire this little dog! Isn't he adorable?
Eric caught in a moment of thought - "I can't believe I have only covered 55.2 miles in 13 hours and 22 minutes!!"
Eric is dressing up for the cold night ahead of him
Can you believe how long it takes this man to get dressed?!?
Ok, the tights are on; now it is time for the vest. Lucky he has Noni to serve as his valet!
Off he goes, determined to climb every mountain and ford every stream...
Did I leave something behind? Oh no - there's my butt!
Ok, I'm going already!
He really is going!
Damn, just as I get going, she makes me stop to pose for another stupid photo!
Eric with Noni's favorite rock formation in this part of the course
This time I mean it! Goodbye already! See you at Cozy Dell!
Dennis is wondering how cozy is the Cozy Dell aid station!
Just cozy enough to get some fuel and get moving again! Just 33 miles to go!
Pretty grapefruit trees at the Cozy Dell aid station
Eric taking in some Hansen's Energy Drink to energize his last 33 miles of the race.
With his headlamp and propeller ready to power up, Eric prepares to leave Cozy Dell.
Into the night he goes...
Dennis approaching the turn into the field for his finish
Leigh Corbin running around the field toward the finish line
Leigh Corbin celebrating a terrific C2M finish!
Dennis getting closer to the finish line...
He's there! Great race, Dennis!
Eric approaching the finish area with caution - what other perils can be in store for him?
He made it through the monster patch in the corner of the field - he's finishing the race in 30:28!
Kirk Fortini is enjoying a much deserved power nap - nothing is going to wake him up!
The three jesters - Roch Horton - men's second place overall finisher; RD his magnifi-sense Two Moon Buffoon and the crazy E!
Leigh getting a much deserved foot rub from George
Kirk still demonstrating how to take a real power nap!
RD Mr. Buffoon the Extraordinary handing Eric his much deserved Testosterone Award
Eric now has the proper head gear for running the Coyote 2 Moon 100!
He wuvs his new best friend Mr. T (for testosterone)
The Friday 6 p.m. 100 mile start group! (Look! Kirk woke up!)
The Saturday 3 a.m. 100 mile start group (sans Ronda and Micheal who had to leave early). From left: Wendy Wheeler Jacobs, men's race winner Ray Sanchez (25:16), the big E, women's race winner Francesca Conte, and second overall Roch Horton
Eric won't let Lambert Timmermans (aka LT) take Testie away from him!
The Insanely-Refreshed-Looking-After-Finishing-C2M-Race Nattu Natraj, Eric I'm-So-Happy-I've-Finished-This-Bleepity-Bleep-Race Clifton and Mr. Barely Awake Dennis Drey
And the best way to finish off the C2M event? A tooth brushing social with one of your best pals! (Yes it's true, Virginia, even ultrarunners brush their teeth...eventually!) It was great getting those sweaters off the teeth!
