A week after the Thomas Larner 10K, I ran the Crozet Running 5K Trail Run and did I ever underestimate this one! Runners were warned that the first mile is all uphill and steep, but I blew that off as a warning to beginning runners, not ones that run 10 miles with ease.
But they were not kidding and before long, I was tired and walking! Yep, this hurt my ego a little. But everyone around me was walking too. It was the hardest 5K I have ever done.
I wore the Altra’s for this one and my knee felt great the entire race. I finished 35/163 in 36:35….yes, that slow placed me 35th overall, to give you an idea about how hard this run was! Next time I’ll know what to expect.