Thoughest 10k in Texas

Today I ran my first race. We got up at 5:30 and drove to Lampasas. Today was part of their Spring Ho (I don't ask questions) festival and they kicked it off with a 10k. It's called The Toughest 10k in Texas. Granted, this is my first 10k and first race ever, but I'm not arguing with that.

Here's the route.

Please note the elevation. Welcome to Texas Hill Country. I'd like to emphasize that point by mentioning that during the route I was almost eaten by buzzards. I was awarded the opportunity to actually run downhill for a while and found myself face to horrid face with no less than five buzzards brunching on what used to be an armadillo. They fled as I approached and watched carefully as I passed, hoping that I would fall over dead. I'm sure 24 year-old girl is much tastier than armadillo, and I was already pre-salted because of the sweating. I turned the corner and avoided catastrophe.

I did not do as well as I had hoped, but I was consistent with my usual time, which is actually pretty darn good considering that my usual time is usually on flat ground. My goal was to finish, my prayer to God was that I not come in last. My prayer was granted. There were three people behind me.

I beat the 85 year-old man that runs the race every year. I sadly do not remember his name, but I do admire his effort. With his yellow sweat-band, matching tank top and pink-patterned shorts, Brian, Hillary and I decided that Jordan will be that awesome of an old-man if he keeps up the running.

Hell yeah Toughest 10k in Texas. Spring Ho!!!