Race: Frost Eagle Half Marathon
Runner: Jorge P
Race Date: 01/19/2019
Location: Soaring Eagle Regional Park
Results: http://nwtrailruns.com/events/frost-eagle/#Results
Strava Activity Link: https://www.strava.com/activities/2089909586
3 Bests – What aspects of the race did you like the most?
- The trails are the perfect amount of technical for my taste. A lot of single track, with mild elevation changes, super fun.
- Really well organized, as usual.
- Parking was relatively easy, no need to take a shuttle.
Not so much – Aspects of the race that didn’t do it for you
I liked everything.
Weird factor – What’s the weirdest thing about this race?
The pizza and hotdog runners. Which on the other hand, inspired me to dress up as a banana, my favorite food, one of these next races…
Highlights of your race – What did you do well and enjoy about your race in particular?
I managed my effort pretty well so I didn’t feel like I ended with too much gas in the tank, but also had a strong finish.
Lessons for others – Share your pro-tips on the race to help the next runner
Starts with a relatively wide stretch and then it’s single track for a long time, so try to find your place early.
Lessons you learned that will help you next time around
I started a bit too fast the first mile trying to stick to a friend!
Aesthetics – Is it a pretty course?
Yes!
Difficulty – Is it a tough course?
I wouldn’t say so.
Organized and well run – Did it feel like a well-oiled machine or were they flying by the seat of their pants?
Yes!
Competition – Is there a strong field?
I tend to always end in a similar position in the races from these series, so for me, same as usual 🙂 but I am not a particularly strong runner.
Logistics – Does it require a special handshake, registration a year in advance, hotels all booked? Give us the low down on the nuts and bolts of making the race happen.
Nothing special, super easy.
Aid Stations – Standard fare or anything special to know about the aid stations in terms of what’s available or when?
Bananas, water, nice people helping out.
Weather and typical race conditions
I hear it’s normally rainy and muddy. We were lucky this year. But I’d recommend trail shoes a few puddles, and wet branches.
Gear – Did you need anything special or is there anything you’d recommend for the next guy?
Trail shoes!
Spectators – Is this a friendly course for your friends?
No
The Overall Score – How many stars do you give this race and do you recommend that others run it?
10/10 love it.
