I receive emails all the time about the local runs. Almost all of them are 5k fun runs (3.1 miles).
Recently, I received an email to run through the lovely town of Fair Oaks. This town is about 30 minutes from my house and they have a local main street. They also have a history where they protect the chickens that roam free through the town. It’s charming.
I sent an email out to friends to see who wanted to run this 5k with me. When I went to sign up, I discovered it was actually 5 miles! We decided to do it anyway…
Part of the run was through the town and a gorgeous neighborhood; part of the run was off trail in a park by the American River. There were five hills we had ascend. I made it up four, but had to walk part way up “the Beast”.
Shanti is a “barefoot” runner and ran the course in 47 minutes!
Elyse kept psyching herself out before the race, but found a great stride after the first hill and took off! She finished in 59 minutes!
Crystal and I finished in 70 minutes 🙂
Crystal
Shanti, Elyse, Me, Crystal
