Race: Wicked Root 10m
Runner: Lindsay Meyers
Race Date: 03/09/2019
Location: Gastonia, NC
Results: 2:10.04
3 Bests – What aspects of the race did you like the most?
This was my first trail race ever!!! I loved being in the woods on the dirt.
Weird factor – What’s the weirdest thing about this race?
It’s a single track and to stagger us out they made us run a loop in the parking lot before we hit the trails. ????
Highlights of your race – What did you do well and enjoy about your race in particular?
The fact I survived was epic. 😉
It was cold and raining. I didn’t complain once and loved getting dirty.
Lessons you learned that will help you next time around
Keep on Building my base and trust the process!
Aesthetics – Is it a pretty course?
All deep woods
Difficulty – Is it a tough course?
Moderate.
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.
The RD doesn’t believe in chip timing, t-shirts, or sponsors.
Aid Stations – Standard fare or anything special to know about the aid stations in terms of what’s available or when?
Every 3,6,9 miles. It was also a 50k race so you did it 3 times.
Weather and typical race conditions
Cold and rainy
Gear – Did you need anything special or is there anything you’d recommend for the next guy?
Altra Olympus shoes
Ultimate Direction pack and rain jacket
How’s the Swag?
Non existent
The Overall Score – How many stars do you give this race and do you recommend that others run it?
I say 3/5….who doesn’t always want to do better!