Welp, a trail race was on the agenda for this morning! 10 kilometers to be exact.
Yes sir – 10 cold, rainy, snowy and more rainy kilometers. On the agenda.
Also on the agenda? A bunch of lessons to be learned. Get ready to take some notes.
Stay in the car as long as you can.
Let’s not rush to get out there just to stand around in the snow and rain, mmmk?
Snow is better than rain.
Because you don’t get soaked quite as quickly. Whose idea was this race anyway?
Running and photography don’t necessarily go hand in hand.
Self portraits included.
They weren’t kidding when they described the course as “hilly”.
Yup, that was no joke.
Veteran trail runners walk up the hills.
Everyone else (er, myself included) attempts to run up them.
Yes, it’s ok to walk up the hills. Really.
OK, good. Let’s walk.
It always stops raining at the end of the race.
Well, maybe that isn’t a Trail Running Truth, but it sure as hell figures.
This was not a PR course.
Yup, that was right too.
Average pace, 10:47. (Did I mention there were hills? And walking?)
Running trails is a boat load of fun.
Especially when you get good and soaked.
Veggie burgers with tomato, provolone and avocado served with side salad make the perfect post run meal.
Definitely a Trail Running Truth. Definitely, definitely.
You are certainly one dedicated girl to go out in that weather. Looks like you enjoyed yourself in spite of the snow!
Libby
well, it looked like a lot of fun
OH MY GOSH YOU CUT YOUR HAIR SHORT!!
and I love your new header (is it new or am I just that lame?)
and your slow time (because of hills and rain) is better than my good time on a sunny day on flat ground.
you’re a rock star!
Yup, cut my hair! And yes, the header is new as of this afternoon too!
well your hair is adorable and I am glad you JUST changed your header…couldn’t believe I could be THAT unobservant (is that a word??)
have a great one!