Ravenswood 4.1 Mile Trail Race
What a great event, put on by some wonderful people. There were seventy-something runners, and all types. I came in 51st overall, which surprised me. I felt fairly laggy, and thought there might only be a half dozen people behind me. Time wise, I did somewhere around 44 minutes for 4.1 miles, so a little slower than normal for me. (Updated).
Excellent trail in Ravenswood forest in Gloucester, Mass. If you’re in the state and want a neat place to trail run, check this place out. There’s a great mix of singletracks, swampy areas that are fun/tricky, and some great climbing areas. Just generally a great day.
I won an award, for being the first person to pre-register. Also the 12th. Whoops.
So anyhow, great day. I didn’t go for the extra 16. I wussed out. I’m aiming high and hitting in the middle. I’ll stop taking on such ambitious tasks. I had more 3rd shift work in the last several days than my usual schtuff. Yeah, that’s it.
Anyhow, more training stuff later. Great race.
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Comments
Let’s not call it “wussed out.” Let’s call it “came to my senses”. It sounds like a great day and an awesome run. Congrats! - Mia
Congrats on the race. Sounds like a lot of fun. Is there something special about the 4.1 mile distance? I’m thinking of racing in a Thanksgiving Day race in Corpus Christi, Texas, and it is 4.1 miles. I’d never heard of a race that distance.
In any case, nice work. Sounds like your training is paying off.
Big fun Chris! And I love that you were so excited about the race, that you registered not ONCE but TWICE. Tee hee! Talk about enthusiasm for running in the woods!
Nice job on the race, Chris! Do you know any good running trails in the Worcester area or mid-state Mass in general, by any chance? -Dani, dani@manyfires.com, http://manyfires.diaryland.com