Today was the last race of the year (pretty sure) and marks tow years of monthly racing for me - I guess it has become a bit of a streak and I'll see if I can keep it for another year. Some races have been short and some long and all have been fun. Today was short - and fun! Phil Lange and Bullseye Running have consistently been putting out fine races for a few years now and each event carries there signature brand of detailed organization with a family style event feel. Each race is unique and a challenge in its own way. Today was the Rudolph Run 4 Miler and 2 Person Relay - a trail run held in Rockburn Park. Rockburn is a hidden beauty by the way - surrounding baseball and soccer fields are miles of scenic trails through surprisingly deep woods. The beginning of the races there all have a cross country style start before hitting the trails which adds to the fun and gives the runner a bit of a head of steam before dodging rocks and roots and jumping fallen trees. Two 2 mile loops and then a pavilion full of hot soup, donuts and fruit.
I ran a little better than expected after yesterdays 22 miler. I kept my heart rate between 80 and 85% of my targeted max - about tempo run range and ran strong without pushing too hard. Just enough to remind me it was a race and a time of 31:30 (something) A fun way to end the year and keep me hopeful for the next! A big thanks to Phil and the Lange family for this event and for all of their hard work through the year - you guys have been a big part of my racing life and I appreciate it! See you for the Mid Maryland 50k in February!
Thanks for reading,
Eric
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