Week 1 of Ironman training ended with leg 14 of the 26th running of the Cabot Trail Relay Race. This is only my second year participating in the race. I can say I never want to miss it. Amazing atmosphere and a chance to run in one of the most beautiful places on the planet. Leg 14 is a 19.8 km rolling leg along the West Coast of the island leaving from St. Joseph Du Moin before heading inland along the Margaree River to finish in Margaree Forks. Start time 3:37 am. This year runners were treated to headwind and pounding rain for much of the run. Still a beautiful leg and a really enjoyable run on very little sleep. I was a bit worried going in because I've been nursing an injured back and as a result did not get in my long runs as I should. I'm happy with my time of 1:47 and change and pace of 5:28/km all things considered.
This year I ran for Team Totally 80's; an enthusiastic and nutty group of runners. I had to apologize for being the least fun person in the group (by a mile) but I'll admit that it was a blast.
Team Totally 80's. I swear I'm on the team. I'm not just photo-bombing!
