The course stays flat next to the Brazos for a little bit, then takes a hard left onto a steep climb.

The course was AMAZING. Super steep climbs with some rocky sections. A lot of switch backs (? name ?) roots, hills, more hills, water crossings, etc. Really awesome stuff!

I came to the first water crossing and quickly realized that I wouldn't be getting through this thing without getting my feet completely submerged. Of course I farted around for a good 5 minutes before I got my feet completely wet.

I was pretty strong running up the hills, but I was very timid going down the hills. Loose rocks, roots, etc. kept me from getting too aggressive.

Around mile 5 I caught up to two ladies and the hubby of one. The two ladies were chatting it up, and having fun. I figured I would pace off them and let them know. They were cool with it.

They would go way faster downhill, but I would catch them uphill. So it all worked out.

Had I not found them, I know the run would have been a lot slower.

Finally finished and I was happy to be done. :)

Overall a really great race!

Really loved this race! It wasn't a huge production, which I like. There was only a handful of runners doing all the distances and it was nice to have such a small crowd. We got to park right next to the start line.

The swag was a jacket too! Very cool! The food afterwards was nice as well. I will be going back in 2011 to do this one again! The challenging course was amazing!