Let's begin with the Strides for Rides trail race in Prattville, Alabama. My daughter Andrea, who trains on trails in the Birmingham area quite frequently, ran in this race, which supports the Spirit Horse Therapeutic Center. This was Andrea's first trail race and she finished the 3.3 mile course in 32:40, good enough for 1st in her age division (20-39) and fifth overall out of 48 runners. Andrea is now a professional runner as she picked up a $50 gift card for her effort!
The Scare Brain Cancer Away 5k race was held Saturday in East Rochester, NY. It is a great course (roads) and chip timing for the start and finish. Eileen W led the way of the four Sal's runners with her second place age group finish (25:16). Mike W. took third in his age group (22:23). Jan picked up some RROY points, finishing 5th in her age group (out of 30) 27:12. I had a decent race, finishing in 22:55, 10th in my age group and hopefully getting one point in RROY.
Besides perfect race temperatures the post race food was as good as advertised, with subs, pizza, fruit and more.
Next up, the East Avenue Grocery Run 5k in downtown Rochester on November 7. Another flat course and RROY race. Well, that race plus a little half-marathon at DisneyWorld that Andrea's boyfriend will be racing on November 7, beginning at 10pm. The Wine and Dine half-marathon includes a party at the Epcot International Food & Wine Festival that goes until 4am.
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