BFG did a great job running his last double leg! He smoke the beautiful Kentucky hills as he ran through the horse farms and rolling terrain.

In a short but incisive interview with the now Notorious BFG he had this to say to his adoring fans:

Meanwhile, Weeble continues to make new friends:

And a shot of the parking situation:

The race has begun! Team Pirana got checked in and prepped Weeble for his first run.

They checked the van and made sure everything was ready to go.

Then it was time for the start. Everyone walked up the hill to the Old Home and got ready for the big start. There were only 4 other teams starting at 8:00, so it was not a crowded start line:

So Weeble is off and running and the team is moving to the next exchange point.

Well, Team Pirana finished the Brew to Brew (or the Punisher Bunny as they now lovingly call it)

Of course, Mav (solo run for he whole 43) did his customary run across the finish line half naked, while BFG completed the relay team run (of course 3 Piranas ran 65 miles total).

Then it was off to the meal for the boys where they ate their fill of gumbo, fruit and bread. Once their appetites were taken care of, they got into the car and headed south (a very stinky and messy car we might add.)

All’s well that ends well, and this trip ended well. The boys wish to thank their lovely and understanding wives for letting them be gone all weekend, the race director and his crew for a great race, all the other runners who talked to us and got us through the miles, and you for your support and attention.

The last relay exchange point and aid station is at a railroad crossing. While T3 and Sweet Tee waited for BFG and Mav they saw at least 3 trains. Each time the runners and crew vehicles had to wait. Fun.

BFG and Mav came through, got what they needed and headed out onto the levy for the final leg.

T3 and Sweet Tee are at the finish waiting for them:

Two legs left to go. Sweet Tee is finished with his 20+ and came in running fast and strong.

The aid station is at a really cool little farm. If the weather were nice it would be great to hang around watching the runners come and go. As it is, it is too cold and windy to care.

Mav and BFG came through. Mav is determined to finish. BFG is being a great friend and running with him instead of killing him. And ever they chase the bunny:

Mav drank some HEED and took an 800 and BFG ate several of everything they offered him and off they went.

More pics from the battle front.

Not a pretty picture, but we love him anyway.

T3 navigating, crewing, and whatever.

This an accurate representation of Mav’s attitude.

Captain watching over Mav.

The infamous boat crossing. Liferaft crossing that is.

Captain Morgan says, “bunnies don’t like boats.”

The weather gets better (read worse) every minute. At least now the precip is solid so everyone is a little less wet. Sweet Tee is about to finsh his 20 and then Mav and BFG will kill this thing and it will be Gumbo for everyone!

The trio of Mav, BFG and Sweet Tee are heading across Small River and then into Linwood. The bridge is out, so there is a boat to carry the runners over the river while the crew vehicles have to drive the long way around. The rain has turned to sleet and slush and the temperature keeps falling. The good news though is that it is still windy!

This race may be the biggest thing to happen in Linwood all year. The aid station is at the Firehouse and the bar across the street is open!

The boys have the Pirana cam with them, so when they reach Linwood pics of the boat trip will be posted…

T3 is finished and Mav is still moving forward. Sweet Tee joined in on leg 4 and will continue until the end of leg 9. BFG is starting now at leg 6 and will run to the end. The start was cool with a light wind, but the weather has gone steadily down hill. Currently it is light rain, falling temps and increasing wind (in the face no less).

The boy have been taking pics and will be posting some over the next couple of hours.

Well, Captain Morgan did not behave last night and therefore the boys are a little tired this morning. Mav disappeared into the bathroom about an hour ago and no one has seen or heard from him since. BFG is guzzling G2 and mumbling something about getting rehydrated. T3 is staring blankly out the window into the dark cold morning and asking no one in particular “who’s idea WAS THIS?”

The weather in Kansas City is perfect for a nice long run…cold, windy and wet:

The weather in Lawrence is even better:

The team is missing their wives and kids and even their fellow Piranas (who are at home acting like little girls). The race starts at 6:00 and the sun doesn’t rise until 6:59, so into the dark and cold they will go.

Captain Morgan was seen out and about in the Power & Light District.

Namesake photo op:

Sign of things to come:

Steve at Vinino’s was very accommodating and the food was fantastic. Unfortunately, Mav gave up salmon for lent, but that didn’t stop BFG from ordering the Chef’s special. Sweet Tee had and tomato and mozzarella salad then a snow white pizza (chicken and mushrooms). Mav had the same salad then had a snapper on pasta with artichoke hearts. T3 had stuffed pears and then a shrimp ravioli.

Captain Morgan had a few glasses of Pinot and then decided it was time to go to bed.

The Captain and the rest of the Piranas will see you all tomorrow.