WOW! What a week. First Scott Jaime tackles Hardrock and now Lisa Smith-Batchen and Badwater.

I encourage everyone to stop by Lisa’s site and follow her amazing journey. What she did is remarkable.  What an absolute pleasure to be associated with such a person. Way to go Lisa! We are all very proud of you and draw inspriation from your accomplishments.

BUCKLE! BUCKLE!!!!! BUCKLE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

SHE GOT THE BUCKLE!

Unbelievable! With 4 miles to finish and 308 miles behind her, Lisa went all out running to be sure she finished Badwater under the 48 hour limit in order to get that damn buckle!

Everyone is just insanely proud of Lisa. Not surprised, but amazed.

A hearty, huge congratulations to that whole crew that made it possible. George, Leigh, Scott, Terry, Annemarie, Laurie and of course, Sister Mary Beth — you have done a incredible
job supporting Lisa through an amazing ordeal. Through bats, blisters and naked Navahos you gave the support that she needed.

Lisa- you continue to astonish us.

Now excuse me as I go cry with pride, being the ridiculous sap that I am.