“Dirty Bird” 15K Trail Run - Run15k


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Birdsboro, Pennsylvania
United States
PRETZEL CITY SPORTS
Sunny
 		Total Time = 1h 48m 30s
Overall Rank = /
Age Group =
Age Group Rank = 0/
Run
  • 1h 48m 39s
  • 9.32 miles
  • 11m 40s  min/mile
Comments:

This was my first trail run so I found it very challenging. I found the course had a large number of boulders and small rocks. There was also heavy foliage on the ground which hid the rocks. I found this difficult and dangerous because I am not used to running on trails. I saw a few people fall and bust their butts on the trail.

There were a number of technical uphills that were challenging. Steep uphills with rocks covered with leaves made a long day for me. My ankles are killing me.
What would you do differently?:

Buy some trail shoes. The soles on my road shoes were too soft.
Post race
What limited your ability to perform faster:

Lack of trail running knowledge

Event comments:

Pretzel City Sports did a great job of putting on the race.




Last updated: 2009-11-22 12:00 AM
Running
01:48:39 | 9.32 miles | 11m 40s  min/mile
Age Group: 0/
Overall: 0/
Performance: Average
Course: French Creek State Park in Birdsboro, PA.
Keeping cool Good Drinking Not enough
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Good
Mental exertion [1-5] 3
Physical exertion [1-5]
Good race? Ok
Evaluation
Course challenge Just right
Organized? Yes
Events on-time? Yes
Lots of volunteers? Yes
Plenty of drinks? Yes
Post race activities: Good
Race evaluation [1-5] 4