Trail Mix 25K April 21th

Highlights of the race: I got a PR, not sure how, but I did. 15min PR from last year, and over a min PR from 2009 where I did the best in this race. Time was just under 2hrs 1:59.9. This race was no joke. Most likely beacuse I hadn't run ANY trails or hills since who knows how long. So I was in some major pain pretty much at the start of the run. I've felt pain before, but this was totally brutal. I'd say 8 out of 10 on the pain threshold. I tried to really focus on my stride and not worry too much about my screaming hammys, calves, and butt. I think that's what got my through, but after finishing I was really happy with how I did. I took a nice ice bath later in the day which worked wonders. I even cooled down somehow after the race with some Run N Fun girls who are super fast! Got some good total miles for the day, and some bragging and whinning rights! All in all it was a good day, and the pain was well worth the PR effort (even if it wasn't a HUGE PR). Next up Oakdale Du May 12th! Total Time: 1:59.9 Division Place 4th, Overall Place for women 14th