Dear The Nick Clark:
It seems as though rumors of some 2013 Horsetooth Rock summits competition, previously unbeknownst to you, may have filtered through the FCTR ranks. That is quite unfortunate, as I much preferred my chances without ever informing you of said competition. Therefore, I am taking this opportunity to formally throw down the gloves and say it is "on" if you are so willing to accept the challenge. Besides, what fun would it be to defeat someone without them ever knowing they were getting beat? Also, there would be no opportunity to set an appropriate wager on something so deserving of external motivating factors. I encourage you to accept this challenge since:
a. You do have the home-court advantage (although it will be reduced significantly in about 6 weeks).
b. As of this writing, I believe you have approximately a 6 or 7 summit lead.
c. Hey, you're "Nick Clark"!
I do hope that your acceptance of this challenge in no way compromises your very detailed and precise training regimen or your racing goals for 2013. Just remember, that when you are out travelling the world promoting your brand, setting Grand Slam records, earning UROY votes, and continuing your quest toward mountain ultrarunning immortality, I will be in the backyard chalking up another Rock summit ...and another.
For your convenience, I've added a summit tally to my side bar. My current total sits at 40. Obviously, we only count summits commencing from a trailhead, or some point outside of the park, but I'm sure you are already counting them that way, as am I. For example, a multi-summit run would require a return trip to a trailhead, Lory State Park, or some point outside of HMP between summits. Also, North, South, or Middle (if I can ever get up there) tooth summits all count the same.
Good luck!
Sincerely,
The Erskine
p.s. I really think you should visit the family in England again for the holidays this December.
