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This year one of my goals is to run more trail races. I didn't really expect it to be my kind of thing but after everything I read about the benefits of adding trail runs to your training plan (for road races) I decided to try. Much to my surprise I love it. It's tough. And so totally different from running on the road. The challenge is invigorating. Energizing. Want to see what I mean? The organizers of a trail race in July took photos and recently made them available online for download.
18 Miles at Caesar Creek
Another running weekend planned. Air Force Marthon Expo Friday afternoon, my son is running Air Force 5K Friday evening and the half marathon for me on Saturday morning. Can't wait!
Back to trail running. I've mentioned before that I'm one place away from making it into the Dirty Dozen (top 12 female runners for the trail race series). I have 2 more races to move up at least one place. One is this weekend. Oh and by the way it's Saturday night at 9:00 after running the Air Force Half. I can do this!
Have you tried trail running? Did you enjoy it as much as (or more) than road running? What are your fitness plans for the weekend? Any races on your calendar?
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Two races in a row is pretty hardcore. At least you have a decent amount of time in between to recover. Good luck!
Posted by: Dina | September 16, 2011 at 06:14 AM
I have never tried trail running but your pictures make me want to. I bet it's hard and fun at the same time! Good luck with your races this weekend, you will do great!
Posted by: Kenda | September 16, 2011 at 06:21 AM
Hi Jill,thanks for hosting great photo,you are so fit all the best for your races.Yes you can do it :)
Posted by: Claire Omara | September 16, 2011 at 06:42 AM
That looks great fun. The thing I love about running is getting out in the fresh air - in the woods would be even better. Think I'd struggle to have the break in momentum though.
Posted by: Rebecca | September 16, 2011 at 07:13 AM
wow, you amaze me...2 races in one day? Can't wait to hear all about it!
Posted by: Jennifer | September 16, 2011 at 07:28 AM
Funny how often my questions are answered in your posts :) Have a fabulous race weekend!
Posted by: ren | September 16, 2011 at 07:52 AM
Wow! Two races in one day. Impressive. You're going to do great. I can see how trail racing would be so fun. Good luck!!!
Posted by: Carrie@FamilyFitnessFood.com | September 16, 2011 at 08:48 AM
Love the pics! I would love to run trails but I would be so afraid my foot would get messed up again.
Posted by: April | September 16, 2011 at 09:49 AM
I love trail running but have never run a trail-running race. I think it would be totally fun though. When I am trail running the run goes by faster, since I am concentrating a lot on not falling down or twisting my ankle or whatever.
Good luck with your races! I have a half on Sunday -- I just hope it doesn't rain!
Posted by: Kyria | September 16, 2011 at 09:51 AM
Great pictures I love the one of you after you have hopped over the log and you smiled at the camera. i am hoping to do some trail runs next summer.
Posted by: Christy | September 16, 2011 at 10:55 AM
WOW that really is a trail race! I've done a 5K and 9K on trails and love it, but they were nothing like that!!
Posted by: courtney | September 16, 2011 at 01:06 PM
I love trail running but have never done a trail race... sounds pretty awesome!
Posted by: XLMIC | September 16, 2011 at 01:37 PM
I haven't raced on trails... but there is one 10km trail here that I love.
Nice pics.
Posted by: Elle | September 16, 2011 at 04:25 PM
such fun pictures and no trails yet but I plan on doing it soon!lets see, i plan on doing a long run this weekend and doing yoga!
Posted by: Courtney | September 16, 2011 at 08:57 PM
I'd never heard of trail running. I'm such a wuss, I'd be afraid of poison ivy. Very cool though!
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Posted by: Erin@TheHumbledHomemaker | September 17, 2011 at 09:36 AM
Wow, yes, that DOES look quite challenging!
Good luck with your races this weekend! :)
Posted by: Undercover Dieting | September 17, 2011 at 01:04 PM
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Posted by: Amanda | September 18, 2011 at 10:49 AM
Trail running is fun - but I haven't done it in about a year - after I hooked my toe on a rock and fell... requiring 8 stitches - so there are things you have to be careful about. I need to get back out there and do it again - I'm just kind of nervous about the whole thing.
I'm impressed on 2 races in one day - wow!
Posted by: Amy | September 18, 2011 at 02:06 PM
Love your trail running pictures! I've done a fair amount of trail running but only one real trail race... and I wasn't racing it...just surviving it ;p
I need to look into your Fitness Friday Blog Hop. We're actually heading out on a trail HIKE right now...so I'll check out all the blogs when we return.
Posted by: Julie | September 18, 2011 at 03:41 PM