Allerton Park Trail Run
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Comments: MILE 1: Thru the Foo Dogs (sculptures). Felt good. Watch had me at 7:33 pace. A little too fast but I didn't pay for it. MILE 2: Mud. Mud. and Mud. The trail was narrow and I had to pass the people who started out too quick. Happens every time. MILE 3: Creeks! And they were wide and full of cold water. I've done this race 3 other times. I've never experienced the mud and water like this though....it was a whole new experience. Think Advanture Race not local 5K. A guy actually fell into the creek - up to his neck. Brrrr! The water was knee level. MILE 4: Got away from the river bottom and onto some dry trail. Ahhhh! My buddy Scott was running the opposite direction at the Sundecker turn-around and handed me a cup of water. Nice of him! MILE 5: The hills in the open field were a challenge but I pushed thru. What would you do differently?: My shoes and socks were wet and caked with mud. Trail Shoes needed. The heavy, wet shoes didn't hurt me too much - I'm a big guy, but dry would have been nicer. I'd rate my effort okay. Can't race in the mud and expect a good elapsed time but the race was a nice challenge. Post race
Warm down: Visited with friends and ate a 'nanner. What limited your ability to perform faster: The mud. The creeks. Wet gear. Event comments: This race has been around for a long time. Allerton Park is unique and beautiful. It is great they allow us to run there once a year. No complaints. My feet were cold and wet on the drive home. Take dry shoes and socks if you do this race. AND if you get the chance, do this race! Last updated: 2008-09-26 12:00 AM
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United States
Second Wind Running Club
55F / 13C
Sunny
Overall Rank = 146/396
Age Group = Clydesdale
Age Group Rank = 6/17
This was my first race in some time. When the alarm went off this morning it was still dark. I considered staying in bed but I didn't. Drank some vit H2O on the drive over. Ate 1/2 a breakfast bar.
Visited with friends and co-workers. One of my best friends from work called me mid-week ALL excited about this race. He didn't make it. Forgot to set his alarm. My buddy Scott and I talked and the gun went off.