Another Weekend, Another Race
As you probably guessed, I spend a lot of time on the weekend running, biking, and swimming. This weekend was no exception, with a bike ride, a swim, and two runs crammed into two days. It’s always fun to try something new while doing the activities I love. And on Saturday March 12 I had the chance to do just that. There was a new trail race being staged in one of my favorite local parks, Chino Hills State Park. Chino Hills is one of Orange county’s premier open-space parks with rolling, grassy hills that cover 31 miles and include 65 miles of trails. The best thing about it? It’s only six miles from my house!
The Chino Hills are lush and green this time of year.
Some SoCal Trail Headz before the start. Race Director Fred is on the left.
The Chino Hills Spring Trail Series was launched with a 10K run. It was the perfect way to start my weekend. After months of rain, the hills were lush and green and I was looking forward to a very fragrant romp and a little friendly competition. With only 31 people in the race, it felt like the old days, before the trail running boom. At the start I ran with a group, chatting and enjoying the pace and the surrounding greenery. Then I remembered it was a race. Perhaps I should actually see how fast I could go. So off I went! I found myself in third place overall and first woman. After a bit of jockeying with two other runners, I ended the race in that same position. Not bad for a 56 year old woman in Crocs!
Trail Headz runner David Christof winning the 10K.
But truth be told I would have been happy no matter where I finished. It was a perfect day for a trail run in one of my favorite places with some of my favorite friends! Who could ask for more?
Happy Headz post-race.
