Charlotte Running Company 13 mile Trail race @ Ann Spring
I rolled out of bed, dressed, and headed for Ann Springs for the CRC 13-mile trail race. I was looking forward to running this race, and I was hoping that it would stay dry. Last year, the course was muddy without runners on it, and it was worse with them on it. Picked up my hoodie and bib just as dawn started to appear, but one would hardly know it. Dreary clouds hung in the air not to mention the wind was blowing. On top of this, there was a chance of rain during the race. A good day could quickly turn into a hard one if it started raining. We gathered around the starting line just before the 8:30 AM start. I was warm from my two quick miles, but that warmth was rapidly disappearing. The wind was coming across the field and stripping away any warmth that was left. So, I was happy when we started running. The course for this race is a mixture of tight rugged single track interspersed with wide smooth paths. The swinging bridge is always rough and my least favori...