This race was the 2/4 weeks in a row of racing....
Long drive up to Cherokee North Carolina
going back and forth from triathlons to trail running can really push your nerves. Trail running is laid back. Triathlon is strict. Trail running changes frequently and people roll with it. Well this race was not any different.
Drove up to Cherokee and stopped at waterfalls along the way. Waterfall hiking is my favorite past time.
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| Mingo Falls |
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| Soco Falls |
I had prepared based on the reports on the website about the race. The cut off changed several times. I went in prepared to work, thinking I had a 3 hour cut off. Reports were that the race was not quite a 13.1 distance, more like 11.5.....well just don't think about stuff like that. It is better to tell your self more then less....
Race morning was chilly 45 degrees. At the start line the course direction changed for the third time and the cutoff was now back to 4 hours.....phew....now i can take pictures and enjoy the mountains.
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| single track to the falls |
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| running down the railroad tracks |
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| waterfall during first few miles |
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| creek crossing after leaving the waterfall |
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| trails constantly going up! |
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| we made it to the summit!! finally |
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| post race with my beer tickets |
I really enjoyed this race but it taught me don't over think things. Be ready but not over think it. Just run and have fun. I loved the burn my legs felts, I loved the beauty of my surroundings. I really enjoyed how nice everyone was. Unfortunately this is the last year they will be doing this race as it is retired. I am very lucky and happy that I was able to fit this in my schedule and enjoy all it had to offer.
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