My
old soccer coach is apparently now really into running. Probably
because he has so much more energy built up from not having to chase 12
year olds around at soccer practice. I started hiking occasionally with
his daughter and they invited me to join them on some of the local races
they run. I love to run so I figured why not. This was race one of the
three race series called the OC Chili Winter Trail Run Series. It was
supposed to be a 5 mile trail run through the beautiful O'Neill Regional
Park but because nature stepped in an decided to rain it became a 5
mile road run. Major bust considering I was really excited to run my
first trail race.
The
race was great! It was a small group of runner on a freezing morning.
Despite the course not being on the trails they managed to make it
extremely hilly. One mile in we hit a giant hill that I could see no end
to and all I could think is "wait why did I sign up for this?" I was pleased with my first. Started and ended the race strong.
Even managed to win my age group. (Shhhh don't tell anyone that there were only 5 of us racing.)
But because this is a series they don't care if you win now. You have to
get the highest number of points. Ugh. Dang it. So I may have to race
again in March.
Lori and I doing some super awesome runner pose at the finish line. Don't ask.
She was my pacer and beat me by a solid minute so next time I will have to try and keep up with her.
Sucks that it was changed to a road race, but congrats on taking the top poduim spot in your age group
ReplyDeleteBummer about the race not being done on trails, but nice job! Also bummer that they don't give out at least something to the age group winner, even if it is a series competition.
ReplyDeleteAnd yea, we did do the exact same things in Melbourne lol. That place is epic. Hope I can go back again for the Aussie Open, I'm already realizing that it is likely the best grand slam out of the 4 (and I've only been to Aussie and Wimbledon so far)
Good Job! I hope you get to run more trail races :)
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