The Triple Crown Marathon is now in the book (the big book of races I've done!) A big thank you to the TrailDawgs and all those who volunteered to help - you did a great job and the smiling faces and great cheers were very much appreciated (as were the potatos during the race and bananas after!)
While I'm handing out praise I have to mention that after two 50ks this was Moca's first official marathon. She ran today after a night shift (10 hours) at work and absolutely no sleep. It was a tough race for her (and everyone) but she came through like the runner she is - great job Moca!
And this was a much tough course than I had anticipated - many more (and steeper) hills and with the recent rain the stream (4 crossings total) was waist high in some spots. This caused my already water damaged feet some trouble (shoe filled with blood)but not enough to slow me down - it was the hills and stream and roots and mud that slowed me down!
The basic course was an out and back half-marathon done twice for those who really wished to torture themselves - and there were a few. At first we thought of switching to the "Triple Crown" event itself - which consist of the half-marathon, 10k and followed by a 5k - but in the end opted for the marathon. Good choice as we got in our distance (needed for the big push to Catoctin!) and Moca got her first marathon in. Over all I felt pretty strong and I'm ready for what's next - which in this case is a 5k for charity and a speed workout next week, the Maryland Half-Marathon on the 15th and then (possibily) The North Face Endurance Challange 50k (did the 50 mile last year) and what ever else pops up, looks fun and I can talk my friends into!
Oh...and it was great seeing you today Carl and thanks for volunteering!
Thanks for reading!
Eric
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