DFW Runners - The Grasslands Run - March 22nd - Who's In? (Read 923 times)

They have a 50 miler, full marathon, and a half marathon - all on the trails. I'm running the half marathon with a few friends from work and it is all of our first trail race - looking forward to a fun day. All are welcome to join. Here's the linkage.

Not ready for anything that far just yet.

Maybe http://www.fs.fed.us/r8/texas/recreation/caddo_lbj/caddo-lbj_gen_info.shtml Warning Wild Animal Warning: Our national forests are a refuge for wild animals, including dangerous animals like bears, alligators and venomous snakes. Wild animals can be upset by human presence and can unexpectedly become aggressive. Do not give them a reason or an opportunity to attack. Always keep your distance. Your safety is your responsibility. Have fun

If I were to run that race, I'd be sporting the .38 in my fag bag.

Mike, If you're in Richardson and you want dirt, you can try... Good, not too far - Rowlett Creek Preserve... http://www.dorba.org/trails/trail_guide/garland.html found here ==> http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&q=2525+Castle+Rd,+Garland,+TX.&sll=37.0625,-95.677068&sspn=49.310476,81.738281&ie=UTF8&ll=32.943573,-96.653595&spn=0.205717,0.31929&z=12 I have not run here, but some buddies swear by it. I don't think it is highly technical, good rolling single track, but may have heavy bike traffic...could be muddy if it has rained in the past 72 hours. Almost as good, pretty close - Arbor Hills - http://www.dorba.org/trails/trail_guide/arbor_hills.html found here ==>http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&q=arbor+hills+nature+preserve,+plano,+tx&ie=UTF8&ll=33.00636,-96.767921&spn=0.20557,0.31929&z=12 NOTE: there are more single track trails than the 2.2 miles listed on the site provided, just not for biking! Some concrete, but some descent single track! Not too technical, will be muddy if it has rained in the last 72 hours. Best, but a longer drive from Richardson - Northshore Trail - Lake Grapevine - http://www.nttr.org/html/northshore.htm found here ==>http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&q=Park+Road+three,+Grapevine,+Tarrant,+Texas,+United+States&sll=32.98343,-97.06436&sspn=0.012851,0.019956&ie=UTF8&ll=32.896885,-96.892548&spn=0.41165,0.63858&z=11 Great single track trails that drain quite well, so OK to run there even if it has rained recently. The north end of the trail is the most technical (9 miles long). If you know your schedule and are interesed in some trail running at Arbor Hills (my office is about 3 miles from there), I'd be happy to try to meet to guide you for a run. The White Rock trails are OK to run before daylight, I'd be more concerned in the evening, particularly on weekends. You shouldn't have any physical security issues, more car break-ins than anything else...just be smart. I have run there on many occasions in the early morning (4-11 am) with no problems. Hope to see you in Dallas! Lynn B

Midway and Frankfort

I used to leave near that intersection too.

I signed up for the half. Hopefully, I'll show up.

Awesome. Hope to see you there, Tim. Should be a fun day!

Dude! Well, I'm already signed up. You planning on staying out there?