The race ended up being 23 miles (Canadian)- and was an adventure run! The run was spectacular!
Running through the most beautiful canyons and mesas in Moab. As I was running I frequently felt so blessed that I was able to be exactly there in that moment and that I was able to run.The run was challenging at times...the hardest part for me was just running sometimes. My strengths came from my years of climbing and backpacking. We had to ascend from one canyon to a mesa over the course of less than one mile with an elevation gain of 2800'. This felt like a rest to
me...as I had hiked ascents like this many times, but this time I did not have a pack on.The other part that play to my strengths was crossing rock and descending rock. At these areas I was able to pass people who weren't as comfortable on these sections. I loved the race. 6 hours went by fast it seemed. I finished in 5:55:46. Not bad for my first race....also, heard from people who have done adventure runs befor that this was a more technical and challenging course than most races......What a great time....I am feeling more fit and more confident in my abilitites as an athlete!!Love it! I could do more of these races!
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