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Subject: Xterra Alabama Trail Run Series (Dirty Spokes)

Just did the first of what will be five Xterra trail races in Alabama (Birmingham x2, Anniston, Gadsden and Huntsville) and loved it. Having moved over from Georgia I have run Dirty Spokes races before (train runs and off-road duathlons) ...their Alabama races are just as good.

The trail races are much different from road races as well as triathlons as it has a different vibe. As 'Type A' as we can be as triathletes in making sure that we are ready for the day, checking and double-checking transition spot, our bikes, helmet, sunglasses, etc. ... trail racing is waaaaaaay laid back.

There is no pressure on performing mile splits according to race plans as the terrain is so varied that you can only really roll with what is presented to you and relax.

I plan on running in all five so if anyone else is going then let post here ...
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