Xterra McDowell Mtn Race Recap

LOVE Xterra races!

I was super excited for McDowell cause I love the trails out there.... 

and I got to run on parts of it I have never ran on!

#awesome

I woke up Saturday with a "headcold"

UGH.

Skipped my long bike ride and short run.

Stayed in bed and read all day =D

#finallyfinished #thenightcircus #lovedit

I knew going into this race it was going to be tough one since I didn't feel 100%

I thought maybe it would help the sickness... It DID! =D

Sunday morning got my butt outta bed and headed out to the trails with friends!
#thatswhatlifeisabout

WE look ready... well other than looking sleepy still!!

The race was good. 

I only had one mile under 10mm & that is when I fell!

YEP. I FELL. Duhhhhh.

I finished in 2:26

2nd AG - 28th female

Not bad... 

I originally (before I got sick) wanted to be around 2:10ish 

My readjusted goal was under 2:30 and I did that!

I love to show off my bloody knee!

This race I broke up into 3 parts. 

Five miles at a time.

First 5 were awesome.

I felt good going out and was prepared for the suckfest.

 It's always better when you know it's going to suck, right? I think so.

Next 5 were HARD.

Hills. 

Runny nose.

Kept repeating my motto, "I feel good, I feel great," it keeps my mind from saying FU legs.

THEN I FELL. 

Hahaha 10 miles in, going down hill a bit to fast, lost my footing... BAM.

Knee and left hand bleeding!

 I saved one hand thanks to my trusty water bottle! :)

Last 5... 

I found some awesome pacers! 

#thatpassedmeasiwasgettingupfrommylovelyfall 

Stuck to them until the last mile and pushed my butt in front to finish strong. 

2:26.07

Not the bestest time but not bad for this gal.

9:41 pace on the trails is good for me!

Love this group. 

I have pretty awesome friends!

 
 

Later that night I noticed my leg hurting... so I checked it out.

HEHEHE Good job Mandi!!

OUCH!!