XTERRA Snow Valley 10K/21K Trail Run 2011
Saturday, August 6th 2011 at 12:00 AM Running Springs, CA- Distances:
- Half Marathon and 10K
- Weather:
- Local Weather
- Description:
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We will have a 10k loop with plenty of singletrack. The Half Marathon will be two loops of the 10k course. The trail runs will be at Rim Nordic Ski Area, directly across the street from Snow Valley Ski Resort. Free BBQ for all competitors post race.
- Website:
- http://www.xterrasnowvalley.com/Trail...
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Race Reports
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Sat - Xterra Snow Valley Trail race
Races at altitude are oh so very humbling. Just when you think you're in shape, that thin air and those mountains slap you in the face.
The good:
-I survived the gnarly downhill descents.
-Nabbed 3rd in my AG
-Got to hang out with some friends.The bad:
by Jules C.
-Side stitch that refused to go away
-Trying something new on race day (liquid carbs) which made my stomach all gurgly gurgly on the 2nd loop. Felt terrible!
-Oh did I mention the side stitched that didn't go away? Everytime I tried to push the pace, it rears its ugly head to slow me down. :( :( :( -
excellent event
everyone out there that likes trail runs, you gotta come out to this one next year. it is exceptionally well run. the trail was perfectly marked, never had any hesitation about which way to run. also plenty of water stations (4 within the 10k loop). the distance was actually pretty damn accurate too. beautiful terrain and good people, not to mention my favorite xterra t-shirt of the season.
but, as mentioned, beware the thin air...
by Pete
