Leslie Living and Running Behind the Redwood Curtain -------------
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Awesome report! And, an even better race!
What an experience... I felt like I was out there with you (and, frankly, can't wait until I'm out there again myself).
I totally understand about the crying. Crying and sucking wind - WTF? But, there it is. What else are ya gonna do? Oh, yeah - just keep moving forward.
Brava!! (we need a clapping smiley)
Liz
pace sera, sera
Thanks for the great race report, Leslie! Way to hold it together and successfully finish the race!
Wow, that is some hill at the end...I can't imagine running for that long and then facing THAT...
under a rock
Happy
You did an amazing job out there - I love your photos and I felt the pressure of making the cut-offs. Your race report will certainly be on my mind while I run this week end. Thank you!
The King of Beasts
Great Report !
I am really looking forward to my first trail race this year.
and I'm glad I had lots of popcorn
"As a dreamer of dreams and a travelin' man I have chalked up many a mile. Read dozens of books about heroes and crooks, And I've learned much from both of their styles." ~ Jimmy Buffett
"I don't see much sense in that," said Rabbit. "No," said Pooh humbly, "there isn't. But there was going to be when I began it. It's just that something happened to it along the way."”
What a great write-up you do of your runs, Leslie. Wow, what an experience. As I was reading it, I was recalling very similar feelings about wanting to quit, and I felt like i was right there with you. I'm very impressed you pushed through all the emotion and pain and finished. AWESOME JOB! And it was great to meet you, and yes, if you ever come to Auburn or Sacramento, let me know and we'll meet up again.
For any other runners out there- if you ever need information about trails around Auburn, feel free to ask me, send me a private message. I've been on almost all parts of the race courses of AR50, Way Too Cool, Western States, etc , wihtout having actually run in any of the races. Or if you need informaiton on the town of Auburn, places to eat dinner, drink beer , have a great breakfast, etc.
Leslie - i could have got some photos for you of the trail section from Beal's Point to the finish if I'd know it would have helped you. When I do a race, I usually don't want to know much about the scenery along it, since one of my favorite parts of trail running is experiencing new trails.
Yes! I read it in 4 different sittings! But every word was worth it reading...
Trails - It's sort of good not knowing exactly what's in store so that you can't totally wig out in your head about it. But now that I've been there, I'm already telling myself how I would (. . . . will . . . ) change my training for next time.
who knows...
"If you have the fire, run..." -John Climacus