Back of the pack photos at North Face Endurance Challenge Series NY

50 milers should come with a warning, it’s a world apart from the 50k and marathon distances.  Back of the pack is a tough situation...it’s not even about a bad time, you might not finish the race - a DNF.  Somehow you have to dig deeper than ever before to find the strength to keep going.  Ultra-marathons are definitely 100% mental.  I saw the 50 milers go off, volunteered till 2 pm, saw my friends come in and then cheered the last finishers.  I decided to take some pictures in hopes of capturing some of the emotions at the finish line.

Link to the photos:  https://flic.kr/s/aHsmjgjKUC