Saturday:
The Franklin Half Marathon (that’s actually run in Leiper’s Fork)
It was a steamy morning with lots of fog. This is the parking field.
It’s a local race and so fun to meet up with my friends!
This definitely wasn’t a “goal” race for me and I used it as part of my training for the North Fork 50 later this month. There was a little congestion at the start and it quickly thinned out.
This course is notoriously hot and hilly. Every year I wonder why we run it! I was soaked in sweat by the finish.
Temperature when I finished!
Stats:
I think the 666 elevation gain is a sign!
I’m super proud of our group!!!!
Nutrition:
- Coffee and a Picky Bar at home.
- Cocogo in my handheld during the race. Use code: JENCHOOSESJOY (all caps) for 10% off
- 1 Gu at mile 8
Pros:
- It’s a local race with lots of friends!
- It’s close to home, 2,000 runners, and logistically very easy.
- Water-Bags on the course.
- Encouraging and cheerful volunteers
- Peach Truck Peaches at the finish line!
Cons:
- It’s hot and hilly. Seriously, did I mention that it’s hot and hilly?
- Because of the heat, they ran out of water at finish.
- The porta potty lines were super long and folks resorted to peeing in the fields.
- No towels or napkins at the finish.
That afternoon, I was a bum. I made a big misto and watched McFarland (loved it)!
And ate entirely too many tortilla chips at dinner, because…salt! Warm restaurant chips are heaven in a basket.
Sunday:
My ultra training called for back-to-back runs, so I met Corrie and CB at Percy Warner for a trail run!
It was another hot one and I inhaled a big bowl of mango at home.
Before our dinner reservation, we stopped to visit with sweet friends. It’s always fun to see runners in “real clothes!” (Plus a photobomb by Mr. Huffman!)
And lastly a (blurry) toast to the end of full weekend…cheers!
Peak and Pit of your weekend? Peak: After being out of town, I was so excited to catch-up with friends! Pit: The heat kicked my arse!
Mangos: yay or nay? I keep trying to love them, but they’re not my favorite.
Have you used the Water-Bags during a race? Do you like them? I like them because it’s easier to drink and run at the same time AND I would use the bag on my neck to cool off.
Share your race or long run from the weekend?
#choosejoy