"Does running on these trails make you want to get back to doing more trail running," asks Chadwick Sunday? "Well, this is indeed quite peaceful, quiet, and enjoyable, so long as I remain vertical," answers Dan. He goes on to qualify that even further, explaining that he's not above tripping and falling, even on these easy-peasy trails at Buckeye Woods. Not more than five minutes later, BAM - Dan is unexpectedly horizontal. Chadwick and Ella help him up and he dusts himself off as he begins jogging that final mile of today's 25 + 5 (extra) kilometer run. Nothing much was hurt, except his pride.
It's hard to believe that this was the 15th annual instance of this race. Dan used to regularly do the 50K, but no longer. 25 (+5) is just fine, thank you. Even though it was cold, some warm friends were always nearby, and that always makes it fun.
Dan's time of 3:03 was not so fantastic. But given the cold weather and the nice, long breaks, he will take it. Some day, Dan will be speedy once again. Today was not that day.
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| Dan and friends at the start |
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