Backyard Burn 10miler

Backyard Burn Trail Run race (10mi)
Wakefield Park, VA

25min drive. gas $3.16 for the cheap reg.

~48F & clear. 9am start.

Ventured into the not-so-red state for my first ever trail race. FUN. I understand why the 5 annual B-Burn trail races sell out.

True trail. Dirt, roots, rocks, forest, log jumps, single track, stream bed (dry) crossings.
One minor ankle roll, one stumble forward, arms flailing almost face-plant (had to be hilarious looking), and one honest to goodness forward sprawling splat with minor palm and knee scrape to prove it.

The 10miles flew. After the first .5mile of open road and wide trail allowing runners to unbunch from the mass start it was mostly single track, all up and down, winding twists and turns, trees whizzing past. All creating the sensation of running at ludicrous speed even when my effort was merely steady with some occassional frisky. Tough to pass on the narrow trails. Not really "racing" it so happy to wait a bit for a widening or to politely pass after a friendly "on your left."

Hung out in the sun after, watching awards and hoping to win some give away schwag (4 Ipods, no luck) before heading to work.

Top 3 in 30-39 AG ran 1hr 3min - 1 hr 6min. And finished 1 - 2 - 3 overall. Two of the three are DCTri studs. Sheeesh.

Me: 1hr 12mins.

one unkempt crispy critter, two captivating chiros

Drs. Anna and Kathy from Positively Chiro were on hand as sponsors and to work on runners post race. PC has been crucial to my health, and thereby my happiness this year. In March I was running just 10-15mins every other day. With their help I had a great season of racing and training, and generally enjoying to my heart's content all this tri stuff I've come to love. It's nice to be limited only by fitness, not injury.