My first trail race and all I have to say is this S#$% is HARD! I went in thinking it was going to be a new experience and it really was. New and very challenging, trail racing is on the other opposite end from road racing. I found myself loving the adventure but I also found myself rolling ankles all over the place and starting to get one mega blister which was enough for me to call it quits at the 5K. I had originally signed up for the 10K but it wasn't going to happen because the blister was telling me to bow out at 3.1 miles and I always listen to my body, especially when I have one more race next Sunday to complete the Florida Storm Series.
Trail racing means you pay attention every second of every minute. You don't jam to music and you don't really participate in any type of intense conversation. You look down and PAY ATTENTION! There are thousands of rocks, ups, downs, roots and other things ready to cause you to trip and soar. There was one point where my right foot hit something and I felt myself flying thinking "OH CRAP". As I landed and caught my balance, luckily on both feet, both my friends were staring at me. They had heard and expected to see me sprawled out on the floor. I got lucky! That being said, we had a blast and then went to Hollywood to have a delicious breakfast!
We decided to do the camouflage thing - it was fun!
That top pic with the girl in the crown is my friend Chrissie who
managed to finish the 10K AND win 2nd overall in the 10K!
This is a cool shot of my two friends and me running. I'm the last one behind but
it really catches the type of terrain and slopes we ran through. Definitely doing this again!
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