First Race of 2013!

A few weeks ago I came across a post via my gal pal Ro over at Super {Runner} Mama about running 13 in 2013. Naturally, that sparked my interest and I signed right on up! The super cool thing about this challenge? Virtual races count towards your 13 races! Which is perfect for me because, we're stationed in the middle of nowhere and I don't necessary want to travel the almost 200 miles to get to L.A. for all my races.

On New Year's Day I ran my first race of the year with Over the Hill Track Club. OTHTC is a local running group here in Ridgecrest, CA. Well, I don't even know if you can call them a "running group" because, I haven't heard of them running together outside of their races. When I think of a running group, I think of groups like the L.A. Leggers, Lake Merritt Joggers and Striders or even the Dallas Running Club I hear so much about on Dailymile. You know? Groups that meet up and run together just because or because some may be training for a race.

Anywho. I ran their Resolution Run on New Year's and I about died! First, there's the high elevation we're at. That instantly slows me down. And secondly, the hills! When I saw the guys running on the side of the mountain, I swear I about turned around. LOL! It was very narrow and steep running back down that part. But, it was still fun since I ran it with some ladies from the local Moms Run This Town chapter.

First race of the year, done! I have plenty more in mind and can't wait to complete my 13 in 2013 challenge.