TIMP TRAIL MARATHON
Fun day in the rain, hail, and mud--epic mud! Lousy first half, just couldn't get it going. Climbing up the Green Monster and Grove Creek I found my hiking gear and just kept it going. Fast downhill into Battle Creek making up some good time to the Curly Springs turn-off. The climb out of there, wrapping around the front of Timp was a mess. Not as bad as the snow year but comparable. I believe the soil has a high clay content as it's sticky and super slick. Flying down into Dry Creek Canyon aid station nearly went down a couple of times in more of a free-fall than a run.
Moved nicely over the ridge into the meadow/rock pile and zipped down (knowing it was within reach and going to be close) just under the 5 hour mark (4:59:02). Course PR for me in spite of nasty conditions--very pleased considering I decided to do the run this morning. Couldn't miss out on the rain and mud. |