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I was chatting about running to a client and they mentioned that I should enter this race. First, because it was super cheap, and second because it was pretty fast and flat. No uphill. I said, “I’m in.” The race only cost me $25 and for being a tiny race it was very well organized. There was no Expo, but we each got some GU gels and chapstick and granola bars in our race bags. I love free stuff. When I arrived to get on the bus, I realized that this race was going to be tiny. And by tiny, I mean there were a total of 52 runners in the half marathon. We started at the top of mountain, so I knew the first 5 miles were going to be downhill. I was pumped. I booked it, pushing a 7 min/mile for the first 5 miles. I slowed it down to about a 8 minute mile and proceeded through the race. IT was beautiful—running along the mountain, across rivers, through the woods, farmland, more forest land, along the river. Absolutely beautiful. And, there were hardly any runners around me. My goal was to get under 2 hours. It was “do or die”. There was no “I can’t” involved. I was determined. I was tired, but I kept making small goals --- get to the next aid station and walk while you drink water. Or get to that tree. Get to the railroad tracks. Don’t get hit by a car. Don’t get lost. The aid stations were spread out perfectly and they had plenty of water & energy supplies. For being a small race, it was great. I would honestly recommend it to anyone. Of course, since it was small and cheap we only got a t-shirt. No medal. Which was the downside. But, I ended up getting 1st place in my age division so I won some sweet granola.
"The sun isn't even shining yet."
Sub 2 hour- heck yes!
Granola-chomp chomp. 1st place in my age division!
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