The course is partial trail and it takes one through a very, very narrow path that runners end up single file. You have to get out fast and stay up front or whoever you end up behind is your pacer. The trail had lots of mud because it’s been raining so much lately and we were all very dirty afterward. My shoes and socks got soaked because I just tromped right through the puddles. That’s one way to cool down, right?
(Post race muddy shoes and legs)
As I had no real race strategy and haven’t really been training for a 5K, I figured I’d just kind of wing it. I ran the first mile entirely too fast (7:00 minutes) and slowed up a bit for the second one which was most of the trail. I was running behind a older gentleman known as “Silky” who I always see at races. I tried to stay with him when the path widened but dude had some speed. You go brother!
Needless to say, by the third mile I had slowed a lot and was sucking wind. It was hot and I was tired. I tried to hang on to a reasonable pace and just push through it. My shoes were slogging and I was breathing hard. Finally I saw the finish line and heard a guy named Pete yell for me to run in strong and I saw my sister waiving me in. She came out to support and it was great to have her there. I used what little strength I had left and raced to the line.
My final time was 24:54 according to the clock. And 24:35 according to my Garmin. (Had to throw that in don’t you know? Ha Ha.) I’m fine with both. It was a tough course and a hot day and I still managed to get third in my age group. All in all, a good race and nice little after party with some friends.
They can’t all be PR’s, but they are all worth it.
Happy Sunday.
Nice job even if it was hellish!
great job!
3rd in your group? awesome!!!
Congrats!!! That does sound like a hellish run!!
always good to do mix it up once in a while. Congrats on the great race!
congrats!
sweet award! congrats girl!
I don't have one of those awards.
Congratulations!!!!
Congrats on your age group award! Sounds like a tough race.
Good work on the award!
Great job! Just the word trail makes my ankles hurt!
A raspberry buckle sounds like a shoe, doesn't it?? Actually it's a yummy dessert that's a cross between a pie and a cake. Here's the recipe: http://www.marthastewart.com/recipe/raspberry-buckle
Nice plaque B.O.B!! Way to hit the trails!
Great job!!It is soo hot everywhere!!!had to stop by and say hi
Good job boo!!!!