Every year the local Running Fit stores hold what is called “The Road Ends 5 Mile Trail Race” also billed as “No Wimps Allowed!” race in Pinckney Michigan. This is the short version of the Trail Marathon and half marathon held the following day at the same location.

Some stats for the race:
a) 5 Miles, not a 5K
b) finished 325 out of 467
c) finished eight out of eleven in my age group.
d) finished 194 out of 238 men.
e) had a 11:16 pace (56:21) compared to (55:44 last year)
g) had a great time – which is always the goal right?… Right! ….er, of course it is.

The course is at the State Park in Pinckney Michigan. The area is relatively hilly, and the course takes great advantage of that. There are a couple gentle hills to sort of warm up on, and then a couple monster “never ending grades” that make the thighs burn and the lungs ache!

Until the final hill is conquered,
George