I was at Forest Glen for a practice run of their 5 mile trail race. I met the race director and his friend (another Mike), a Brian (training for Chicago and from my alma mater), and a new runner, Sue. Brian and Mike will both be doing the 50k (yes, 31 miles on hills. Are these people freakin nuts?). The RD went slow for me. This is a tough course. A Very Hilly course. A crazy hilly course.the screen shots are from my Garmin uploaded to RunningAhead.
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| The faint line on right is the Illinois state line |
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| Crazy elevation - 2411 feet of ascent |
It is beautiful terrain even while gasping for each ragged breath. This race is in 3 weeks. I hope to be ready.
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My first thought was, "really, how hilly could it be, it's Illinois!" but dang, you weren't kidding! That's one tough course! At 3 weeks out there isn't a whole lot you can do, but hit those hills as best you can in the coming week or so. You'll be fine.
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