Started back a little bit because I was chatting with a friend. Not chip timed so lost some time shuffling up to the starting line but I really didn't care. I was on my own watch and was just doing my own thing. I'm training through this event and just wanted a good longer run without hindering my ongoing training plan (my plan actually called for a rest day).

Plan was to go out about 8:00 miles and see how long that felt comfortable. First three were about 7:55 and felt very good. I was just cruising along. At four miles into the trail a creek was running right down the middle of the path. Very thick wet mud on the sides that people were walking and tip toeing through. The water down the middle was about a foot and a half deep. I am used to running some pretty nasty trails so I just plowed right through the water. I think people thought I was nuts but it was way faster and nobody got through there with dry shoes anyway.

Just past that there was a section of coarse gravel and sand from another creekbed that thankfully was dry but still a hundred yards of that was enough.

Got to the turnaround in about 54 minutes which I was pretty happy with as the course was a little long (6.65 at that point). Kept the same pace until I hit the sandy gravel. I was very cautious this time as I did not want to injure anything. Came up on the water again. I passed three people there who were trying not to get dirty. The rest of the race I just ran comfortably.

Nothing. Had a good run and did exactly what I set out to do for the day.

Got my medal and headed home. Had a nice lunch and a few beers at my favorite brew pub. Pedicure after that followed by a 90 minute massage. Pretty great day.


Nothing. Ran well within my ability and was ready for the next days training session.


Great informal half marathon. For $30 was a great deal. Food was good and course was very scenic. Nice early season, low key event.