Tuesday nights belong to the Iredell County Fall Race Series
hosted by McLelland Racing Team (MRT). The Series began October 1st and
will end on November 28th with a Thanksgiving Day 10K and each race is
only $10 with an option to buy a series shirt for $15 (SS), $25 (LS), if interested.
All races
support a community cause, each unique to the race itself. MRT supports
local charities and resources so it's money well spent. Each race takes place in beautiful Iredell County at various community sites.
Locations are listed on the Fall Flyer (Facebook) or in the race listing (RacesOnline).
This race location was the Allison Woods Reenactment Site at 244 Church Lake Rd, Statesville NC. It was a combo trail run / dog run and the terrain was completely grass, gravel and dirt.
Locations are listed on the Fall Flyer (Facebook) or in the race listing (RacesOnline).
This race location was the Allison Woods Reenactment Site at 244 Church Lake Rd, Statesville NC. It was a combo trail run / dog run and the terrain was completely grass, gravel and dirt.
Ready, Run, Race!
The
course began and ended on a tiny airstrip which is part of the Allison Woods site. It ventured into the wooded area passing two historic buildings, a pond, and a most lovely evening view.
The Tuesday night runs are part of my goal towards a sub 30:00 5K (no walking)
and personal overall fitness. I didn't set a PR last night as admittedly I'm not a big fan of trail races and wore my ill fitting shoes as proof (you know, the ones you're willing to get really dirty and not cry about). Trail running is better for agility, reverberation and focus but it's not for amateurs. A wrong step can be serious.
I have learned with MRT there is no such thing as a flat race, LOL, this was no exception. The inclines were slow and low, as can be seen by the overall footage climbed but they were inclines nonetheless. A volunteer greeted us at the halfway point with water bottles just before heading back up that final hill.
The
MRT Tuesday night runs meet the basic needs for a 5K and are
inexpensive. Age group awards are included, results are posted online.
At present I belong to two other running clubs (NC, FL) and am considering joining this one as it is by far my favorite for support and a strong running commitment. MRT rallies for all participants regardless of speed, performance or expertise, which is really what it's all about for most of us.
At present I belong to two other running clubs (NC, FL) and am considering joining this one as it is by far my favorite for support and a strong running commitment. MRT rallies for all participants regardless of speed, performance or expertise, which is really what it's all about for most of us.
Run Happy!
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