Trail running is a very different running experience, but very fun too!
Getting bored, need a change? Give trail running a shot. I would do it again, although not as often as road running :)
Here's how I did at the Flatwoods Ramble 5K race at the Flatwoods Park trails:
Finished in 28:30. Not my best time for that distance, but avoiding holes and tree roots on a single lane trail is no joke! Not sure exactly where I placed yet, but I was given a cap at the crossing of the finish line, which means I made the top 25 females list. All in all, it was a fun experience! :)
Once again, you can run one for me SuperSam. First of all, I can't stand running uneven surfaces. Jumping onto the grass from the pavement when a vehicle comes is enough of a trail for me. Second, I am way too girlie for trail running. I have been there and done that at Flatwoods. I can see bunnies in my neighborhood. You can keep the deer, snake skin, armadillo and other wildlife. Not trying to be negative, I just know my comfort zone and trail is not it. You go, girl!
ReplyDeleteFor the adventurous souls... here are some upcoming races for you too
ReplyDeleteDade City Motocross/Pasco County Fairgrounds, Florida: MUD Crusade
April 21-22, 2012
http://mudcrusade.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=102&Itemid=0
Orlando: Disney's Expedition Everest Challenge
May 5, 2012
http://espnwwos.disney.go.com/events/rundisney/expedition-everest-challenge/
Tampa: Picnic Island Adventure Races
May 11, June 15, and July 13, 2012
http://www.tamparaces.com/PicnicIsland/
Fort Meade, Forida: Tough Mudder
December 1-2, 2012
http://toughmudder.com/events/florida-2012/