With all the traveling early this summer, I decided instead of running the Mayor's Midnight Sun Half Marathon that I would commit to the relay team. Relay exchange points were a little confusing but we figured it out and had some quick fun. For those running the half relay: The exchange points are two different places. The first exchange happens at Earthquake Park and the second happens at ViewPoint Park. The parks are close enough that if the first runner is running both legs 1 and 3, they can walk between the stages. The majority of the race is run along the Tony Knowles Coastal trail which gives you great views of Cook Inlet. The first run starts down hill and then climbs slowly to earthquake park. The second run has some hills and trails and the third runner has some easy down hills before making the climb back to the finish. Next year I intent to run the half. I had a lot of fun and made two new running friends that were both friends of a friend and I "knew" through Facebook. Rosetta and Jessica are both amazing people. It was a great experience and so much more fun to have someone to hang out with post race! Look at my post run smile (below right, pre fun is left). I was certainly happy to be finished my leg of the run and glad that I didn't have to run 9 more miles!
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Settlers Bay Solstice 5K....I thought this was a race on paved golf course trails...nope, no pavement. Lots of hills, some mud, and plenty of heat for Alaska, even the boys said it was a tough race. Proceeds from the race were to establish a new coastal park down on the hay flats. Course was gorgeous and I can't wait to see the park when it is completed.
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JK McDowellLong time back of the pack runner, science lover, Christian, educator, and mom. Archives
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