This Sunday will be my fifth running of the Conestoga 10 mile trail race - arguably the hardest 10 trail race on the east coast. It wouldn't surprise me if it was. It's steep, often muddy, slick in some spots and rocky in most. There's a hand over hand mud climb in the first mile. It's not an "adventure race" it's an adventure. It's also everything that's great about trail racing - remote, wild and beautiful. People gather from all over to share in this experience and bond by their common effort. I love this race. Afterwards as runners mingle in the pavilion for the after party there is a look familiar to all who run trail races such as Conestoga - it's the look of someone who has seen the edge of what they can endure - and took one step a little farther.
Peace,
Eric
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