Hogpen Hill Climb - Run10 Mile

The weather was near perfect for this event. It did start to rain as we began the climb up the 'pen. I would probably call it more of a heavy misting. There were water stops which was good since I elected not to carry with me this year. Ran along side and with many friends during the race. Group suffering is the best!

This is the second time I've run this event and the first where it went to the top. It, to me, is more of a bucket list event than a training opportunity. A couple of spots I elected to walk instead of run and found I was just as efficient in my current state of fitness. I might drop back just a little bit of effort in the run leading up to the climb, but not much.

Sucked wind. Grabbed some water and found my car! I wanted off that rock ASAP. Next stop, beer town.


Need to drop a few more lbs and some additional hill training could help. I didn't treat this as a real race though so I'm not sure this is important to my goals.


You come to Hogpen because of the nature of it. Some come to race, others to check off a box on their list. Regardless, it's a freaky fun event and I applaud all of those who run it.