It was sup 30 degrees at the start.
Raining.
It was our ULTRAteams first race together.
I was in shorts.
Soaked head to toe.
It was muddy.
It was A BLAST.
Fellow ULTRA Team participant, Dean, and I made a deal before the race that we'd cruise together through the 30k. It was a good idea! Trail races do not have the amount of participants that marathons do. Easily one hurdred participants maybe, rarely do you have consistant company throughout the complete run. With the rain and 5 lbs of mudd stuck to each shoe, there was comfort in knowing that Dean was suffering just as badly as I was. Although he was wearing pants and I was in shorts (still believe I made a good choice).
There was a minor scare toward the last two miles of our second loop that the park rangers where not letting the 30k'ers complete the race due to the weather conditions Alas! it cleared, a bit, and we were able to continue onward to complete the full distance.
Although the mud was not convenient to say the least. The rain truly made the run interesting and soothing at times.
Here are some fun photographs captured during the race.
These last few weeks I have defnitely made it a point to not only increase my miles, but to increase my climbing. In doing so I have recurited a few running friends!
I have been frequenting Mt Wilson, Echo Mountain/Inspirational Point and Chantry Flats and look forward to updating my list of new trail visits!
Tomorrow is our second "official" UltraTeam practice. We are running part of the Leona Divide 50k/50m course. Looking forward to being on that trail again after a dramatic time apart.
Here are some fun photos of my last few runs- including todays run up to Mount Wilson via Chantry/upper winter creek with Dean. KICKED MY BUTT. On Tuesdays run up to Mount Wilson with Sansho- we were lucky enough to catch some SNOW. The first snow I've seen all season! Sansho quickly utilized it to hydrate. Him running whilst attempting to pick up all the snow- adorable. He was an angelic running partner that day and although it may seem shocking- he stayed by my side the entire time. I think he was afraind I'd have another panic attack/melt down again because of him :/ OH he was good until he had to jump 9ft to retrieve the deer hoof stuck on the side of the mountain. I said he could keep it if he could run with it- it lasted 5 miles. I find myself having a terrible time being mad at him when he is just the cutest and fastest beast I know! The ultimate running partner! Can he pace me for AC100?
I think that sums it up.
OH. If you want to keep me warm. This is on my wish list although its a terrible color or This because it comes in my size and I like BLACK!
AND If you are feeling EXTRA giving, considering it's the Holiday season. Please donate to LLS and aid the fight to end Blood Cancer. You can do that HERE
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Till next time,
Peace, love and happiness.
Post script.
WE RUN FAST!
