S2F Trail Race
So today, I headed to the WWC for the Start 2
Finish/Charlotte Running Company Trail race. As usual, I opted for the 13 miler
race. I seemed to be cursed with wet, muddy trail races. Today was no exception,
the trails were truly wet and muddy.
I ended up running 1:47:15 to place 6 overall placing me 1st
in the 50-54 age group. I spent much of the race running with several other
runners. Toward the back half on the East Main trail, I couldn’t keep up with
Daniel flying along on the trail. Mark H. had long since moved out of sight.
Honestly, I was just happy to stay on my feet. At one point
on Carpet trail, I flying down a hill. My feet were going in too many
directions, and my arms were waving in the air. I would have loved to have had
a video of it. The other time that I remember was on the East Main trail. I was
rounding this turn to the left and my left slipped knocking out my right foot.
Only by grasping on to a nearby tree, did I stay up right.
I also spent some time catching up with Chad, Tom, Mark K., Rob,
Marcus, Flavia, Joe, and a few others. It is always good to see a familiar face.
Of course, I was disappointed that I couldn’t do the Hot
Chocolate 15k this morning. Here’s hoping that they sort the race dates for
next year.
Next up on my race calendar is the 10 miler in a couple of
weeks. This will be a better test of my fitness. Although, I might not be as ready
as last year. Being the event is a couple of weeks earlier, my training will be
bit beyond last year.
Happy dry trails,
The Cool Down Runner
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