I ran a really fun trail race called Run the Farm on Sunday. I mostly didn't want to go anywhere, but I had already paid my registration fee and two of my old weekend running buddies were going to be there, so I couldn't back out.
Of course, I'm really glad I went, because it was a lot of fun!
The race was only 5 miles, but that was plenty because it was a serious trail race. There were a lot of single track sections where I kept getting stuck behind people, there were fallen trees and tree roots to jump over, and tons of rocks (the better to twist your ankle with, my dear). It was a really challenging race, partly because I have been running on the roads all summer (nevermind the hills), but it was a beautiful course.
I unintentionally make the best faces in race photos.
They have a farmer's market at the farm every weekend, and race finishers got 5 farm bucks to spend at the market. Mostly I think all the runners were enjoying all the free samples - runners love free food. We did pick up a couple of sausages, and my running buddies went home with a few containers of pickles.
I think we may have convinced Tom to run with us next year.
It was so much fun to run with my people again! I really need to make the drive down for our Saturday run again one of these days.
every mile of trail running is like 3X a regular road mile. At least that's what I've decided =)
ReplyDeleteFor sure! Especially when you have to jump over things!
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