(My good friend taking off from the start to begin her 29km distance...
and her view from the top!)
(Me and my new dirty shoes:)
This race was amazing for many reasons.
For one- it was my first Trail Race ever.
It sure beats pavement and being surrounded by hundreds of runners as in a "regular city race". I ran alone for most of the 16km...just me and the rocks, roots, trees, streams, and scenery!
Secondly- I got to be in the race because of my good friend- the one who inspired and still motivates me to keep running. Just when I think I cannot possibly run any farther...I sign up for the next distance because
She Thinks I can:)
Third- I got dirty!
For those of you who know me...I am a clean freak. Absolutely!
I fell in a bog up to my knees...and loved it. I don't think I have ever been so proud of mud before.
And lastly- I finished.
And I want to do another one.
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Makes me realize any one can do something they truly think they can't
...especially with a good person standing behind to motivate and inspire.
8 comments:
Awesome! Way to go. It really makes a difference when you have someone believing in you. You're blessed to have a friend like that.
I love, love, love trail running...thats what I do all of summer in the forest...nothing beats that....when i go to Cape Town I have to do road running and find it so different it takes me a while to settle in...
Then of course in winter I run on the treadmill..but trail running is the best. I bought special trail shoes this season...
I follow your from the side line, okay ;) Two thumbs up!
EnJOY the new week. xxx
A trail race?? Oh how fun!! I want to do one! Thanks for the idea :-)
Say, do you have a recipe for your "favorite thing to make" on the right there?
Miz. November...So true! And I am blessed to be surrounded by people lie that:) It helps get through days!
Marcelle....I do believe trail running is top of the list for my "I Love This" List:) Maybe we should share our favorite trail run and come try each other's trail out!? What an idea:))
Saskia....you can wave from the sideline...but believe me- it is a TON of fun! You would surprise yourself if you tried one...and you honestly wouldn't want to stop at one:))
Jen....Thanks for coming by! And yes-DO try one!
As for the recipe..you are the 3rd to ask so I guess I may have to share the recipe soon....they are pretty easy- and really worth it! (Hence the trail running I now need to do:)
Hey, great job! I'm a new runner - I've never tried trail running!
Rachel
I love to run as well, and Switzerland is full of lovely trails.
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