I’ve been running on roads exclusively since I started running , but recently (as in 2 weekends ago) found an interest in trail running, which I’m actually really afraid of. There are so many rocks and roots to constantly be looking out for and then add a bunch of leaves hiding those things…it’s just a lot to think about while moving forward, especially for someone like me who doesn’t even like to go for a hike in fear of rolling an ankle on an acorn. But in an attempt to embrace going outside my comfort z
In my excitement to run a another trail race I neglected to look at the course details, terrain and elevation. I found out that course was way different then the relatively flat rail trail course I did the week before. I remember at one point thinking “I just want to get the f*** out of here!!” and I did eventually, but more importantly I learned that I can throw myself ignorantly into a situation and deal with it (if I want to call that dealing). I also met a super nice runner who is leaps and bounds ab
There were also some really nice runners who I spoke with, including a former co-worker who I hadn’t seen in years, which was great and the volunteers were very knowledgeable and friendly too, just so many nice people. ?????? ????? That’s another thing about this race, that even though everyone seemed to know each other and I went there as a total rogue, people were so nice and easy to talk to. Sometimes I wonder why someone would pay to run when you can do it for free, but it’s events like this that make