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UNDO-ORDINARY MAGAZINE Issue 4 : Mother Earth’s Message
Issue four of UNDO-ORDINARY MAGAZINE: Mother Earth’s Message contains my story on healing crystals. In this story I breakdown various types of crystals and their healing powers.
UNDO Magazine is a lifestyle magazine from New York. Each issue features stories on healthy lifestyle, fashion, fitness, art and community.
Race Recap 5 Peaks: Albion Hills
Full disclosure, I've never even so much as "jogged" on a real trail before. When asked by 5 Peaks Ontario Race Ambassador, Mark Sawh if I was interested in running a 5 Peaks trail race I disregarded my lack of experience and jumped at the opportunity. "Hell yes, I'd love to run a trail race!" The race was number four in the series and was set in beautiful Albion Hills. Second full disclosure, I had no idea where Albion Hills was, but knew with the word "hills" in the name I'd be in for some fun.
As race day approached I started to feel that pre-race nervousness I've grown accustomed too. I'm a few weeks into my marathon training and haven't been focusing too much on short distance speed work...I didn't feel race ready. BUT I pushed any nervousness to the side, I've been dying to experience trail racing and now was the time!
The race bulletin sent out by the Race Director Erin, although hilarious did nothing to diminish any jitters, here's an excerpt:
"The wicked fast course is a 6.5k loop of hard packed single-track. There is also a bridge, grassy double-track, a few rocky sections and some roots for fun, but mostly you get a thrill ride on totally gnarly single track forged by mountain bikers past. With names like "Handle with Care", "High Roller", "Hot August Nights" and "Tell My Mom I Love Her" more single track means more twisted fun."
Let's just say I should have taken a photo of my face after I read the email, it was basically sheer panic... One thing that I was super stoked on, the entire 5 Peaks Ontario race series is entirely Cupless. They even gave out little reusable cups when you picked up your bib, a race series that also helps the save the trails we run on and reduces our footprint, wicked!
It was finally race morning, Saturday, July 23. It was hot, hot, hot, hot, I'm talking insane heat wave, extreme heat warning hot. As we drove out of the city Mark gave me a few last minute tips, watch your footing, don't run it the same way you run a road race, and just have fun. Check, check, and check. For the first time in a very long time, I was actually super excited to run a race. When we arrived at Albion Hills (I learned is in Caledon..geography is not one of my strong points) I was reminded of home and was instantly comforted. I grew up just outside of Kingston, Ontario and am used to hanging out in nature.
My first impression, trailer runners are a friendly bunch. From bib pickup to volunteers, to all the other racers, everyone was welcoming, excited and happy. What was the secret? I was about to find out. After a short discussion with Mark, we decided to join the second wave, this was my first trail race after all and I had absolutely no idea what lied ahead of me on the other side of the start line.
We were off and I started doing the only thing I knew how to do at a start line, I ran... Right into a dusty, dusty mini uphill. I remember thinking to myself, "it's ok, you ran a leg of the freaking Cabot Trail (not really a trail) and practically grew up playing in the woods, you got this". I did have it, I settled into a comfortable pace and took it step by step. With road racing and road running in general I like to look far ahead, focus on something in the distance, run to it and focus on something else, trail running is very different. You absolutely must always look down at your footing. Why? Well there's giant rocks, tree roots, hills, little rocks, sticks and anything else you could think of, you glance up and you could go down. A few km's into the race, I lost focus, looked ahead for a few seconds, stubbed my toe on a root and tripped.. Luckily it was on a little downhill and I fell into and grabbed a tree preventing me from actually eating dirt. (Thanks nature)
The course was absolutely beautiful. Mostly single-track, incredibly technical, with tons of curves (felt like I was running S's through the forest), lots of little obstacles provided by Mother Nature, it felt like I was running in a video game, getting air on the little uphills.. So.Much.Fun! Despite it being a single-track every single runner was respectful and polite as we passed each other. There was one portion of the race, about mid way through, where I couldn't see the person ahead of me and couldn't hear the person behind. I felt completely alone running in the woods and it was pure magic. Let me get one thing straight, trail running is incredibly challenging. Much respect to all the trail runners, the trail ultra runners, and the crazy few who sprint through the trails, much respect. Given the difficulty of the course, I was very happy to see the finish line, with the kick I had left in my legs I emerged from the woods and sprinted to the finish line. I was covered in dirt and dust but gained a whole new appreciation for running and the human body. Trail running is awesome! I ended up running the race with a final time of 49:53 and 11th in my age category. As an added bonus Parkdale placed third in the team category!
One thing I haven't mentioned yet, the post race food spread. Race directors take note 5 Peaks know how to make a spread. Watermelon, cookies, chips, bagels, oranges, candy, pretzels...this snack lover was in HEAVEN.
My overall 5 Peaks race experience in one word..exceptional. I can't wait to run another.
Dear 5 Peaks, thanks for the magical race experience and for reminding this country kid turned city woman of some of the best parts of my youth.
Things I learned/was reminded of while running a trail race:
-Apply more sunscreen than you think you'll need
-If you don't have trail shoes, wear a running shoe with a firm sole
-Even if it's not mandatory, bring water
-Trail runners are a brave incredibly strong bunch
-Running is awesome
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