I really liked this course--it was tough but well laid out and well supported. The first few miles were a bit crowded which held your pace back quite a bit, but once things thinned out it was fine. It was very hilly, but it was perfect because just when I got to the point where I thought I couldn't run up anymore, there was a downhill or short flat that lasted JUST long enough for me to steady my HR and catch my breath before starting up another monster.

Train. Also, I was in the middle of my 1st trimester, so that I'm sure affected both the running I was doing to "train" as well as zap some energy when actually racing. But overall, I was honestly very pleased with the pace I held considering how hilly the course was.

Walk around the finish a bit and eat food.


Lack of training and being pregnant.


This is a really great local trail race. I definitely want to do this race again next year!