Adam and I completed our last half marathon Oct 8. It was up in Susanville, CA, where I have an Auntie. It was such a gorgeous race. Only 185 people ran it. It was a cold start at 9am at 55oo feet. We ran on an old railroad, turned trail, that went through small canyons, by a river, occasionally looking over in valleys. Just beautiful. Neither of us trained for this race. We were still working out and running some, but no distances over 5 mile. I actually think that is the key, because I had no IT band problems this time and I felt much more fit and I ran sub-10 minute miles. It was a quiet race too. There were a couple of miles when I didn't pass or get passed by anyone. Only the sound of wind through the trees, the river and my feet. Actually, I only heard those things when my ipod battery died(at first a tragedy) and I actually enjoyed it. Who needs music to distract you when nature can do it? Adam did great as well, beating his other two times. We were wicked sore the next two days, but I love that kind of soreness. As for our last half marathon, I'm not sure that will be the case, but it will be for a while.
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I sure do miss the California trails! I never took it into account when we put in for my hometown of Mobile. I was never a runner in my youth so I didn't know any better. Next station will definitely be more scenic!
That sounds like fun! I miss running so much! Maybe by the time you're ready to run your next race I'll be back in shape enough to do it with you :)
that's awesome! I'll have to try running a half marathon that way. I think you are right on. I'd way rather be super sore for 2 days then have my knee kill for months from long distance runs.
I can't comprehend doing a half marathon without training. CRAZY!!! You are awesome. The peace of the race sounded amazing.
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