Hanging out in Pt. Renfrew

An update on the progress of Jen and the Vancouver Island Quest. We left Jen, Norm, Don and Jacquie yesterday in Bamfield at 2:50 pm. Their eta at the end of the West Coast Trail in Port Renfrew was some time after 8:00 am this morning. It is now 4:30 pm and they still haven't arrived. I just talked to Butch, who is the fellow who runs the Ferry Crossing across the San Juan River. He was so kind to radio a keeper on the trail for me, who told him "the runners" were at Bonilla Point about 2:00 pm. We don't have much more information, other the most difficult portion of the trail was still ahead of them. It's a techinical section with lots of ropes, apparently. They should be out of food by now, and VERY fatigued, so it's anyone's guess what time they will show up. We are waiting with warm food, and lots of support, but waiting is definitely the name of the game on our end. Rob MacKay, Jen's comrade from The Marathon de Sable in Morocco a few years ago, friend and avid supporter, is here with us, waiting to don his gear and accompany her with his fresh energy along the Juan de Fuca Trail.

Jen still needs to ride her bike to the head of the Juan de Fuca trail, run that and then bike in from China Creek to Mile 0 in Victoria. One step at a time, Jen - you can do it!!

We sure appreciate everyone's amazing support of this courageous and determined young woman. I've had a lot of time to listen to the stories about her from people who have raced with her, as well as experience her on an entirely different level during this event. I know I'm her mom and I may be slightly biased, but she totally blows me away!!

Only slightly worried - Mom Bonnie