Completed my 25th consecutive fundraiser for diabetes, but this one was the most challenging. Turned out to be the the hottest day of the year with strong south winds and oppressive humidity. Metric distance with some trails at the beginning and end. Toughest sections were County Line Road and Miner, both heading south into a 15-20 mph wind. While the return sections of Harter, Dauberman and Meredith were fast, there was no cooling effect as the broiler was full on. Thankful that each rest stop had ice for bottles/back of jersey which helped. Made it through most of it without issue, but started to cramp over the last 4 miles. Decided to take a shortcut back to the start but still finished with 63 miles. Was able to raise >$3,000 this year, thanks to many fabulous donors, while the event totaled over $220,000.