Notes
NW Trail Runs 10 miler @ Soaring Eagle Park, Sammamish
Didn't get much sleep (~2 hours) the night before, but felt great through most of the run. Stopped for a quick nature break around mile 7 to head off some stomach issues. Lost my mojo around mile 8 when I realized my car key was gone. I backtracked a bit to look for it, but no dice. Wound up calling Irwin and getting a locksmith out there to break info my car. Lots of walking in the last couple of miles as I was just done, mentally and physically.
Second half of the loop was MUCH more technical than the first - more hills, bigger climbs, and far more overgrown brush on the trails. Tons of stinging nettles and someone mentioned they saw poison oak. Washed down with poison ivy soap when I (finally) got home as a precaution. Great food spread at the end as usual. Found out the awesome little rolls they have are Great Harvest Race Rolls. SO delicious.
Tried a Gu Roctane pineapple gel today. Not bad - decent flavor, much thicker than regular Gu. Didn't really notice a significant difference in energy boost from the regular stuff. Not sure if I'd buy it again, but I'd definitely use one again if they were available on-course at an event.