Snow and mud made for a more challenging than expected run last Saturday at the Trail Mix 50k. I did my share of slipping and sliding on some parts of the course, but managed to stay on my feet. I seemed to hit about 6:00 to 6:10 pace on the sections with good footing, but those were the exception rather than the rule. Still, I'm pleased to have accomplished the following:
1) Ran 11 miles farther than I had previously in a single run this year.
2) Averaged 6:33 despite the footing, which is a good training run for sure.
3) Ran a PR. I believe I have run a faster 50k in training and my only other 50k races have been Superior (much tougher terrain) and Afton (very hot), but hey, I just turned 35. You have to take the PRs where you can get them, right?
Here's what Minnesota in mid to late April looks like:
1) Ran 11 miles farther than I had previously in a single run this year.
2) Averaged 6:33 despite the footing, which is a good training run for sure.
3) Ran a PR. I believe I have run a faster 50k in training and my only other 50k races have been Superior (much tougher terrain) and Afton (very hot), but hey, I just turned 35. You have to take the PRs where you can get them, right?
Here's what Minnesota in mid to late April looks like:
Well, no one else is saying it, so... congrats!
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