9.20.2011

Little Grand Canyon Marathon Results

Fifth marathon completed! This Runner's World-featured course climbs a few hundred feet in the first two miles, and the rest of the marathon is a very gradual descent. So gradual, in fact, the last 24 miles fall just over 400 feet.  And the best part of all -- the entire course is held on the dirt paths through the San Rafael Swell.


One of the three water crossings. I love the unpredictability of trail running!


Pictographs at mile 24

Even with the flat course, mud, and tip-toeing over several cattle crossings, I finished the 26.2 miles in 5:10--good enough for first place in my age division! 

**Next full marathon in one month!**
**Mexico in five weeks!**

1 comment:

mmm... said...

sounds like an awesome marathon! way to go on time. I can't believe how many marathons you have done this year! I would be so worrin out! way to go!