For the first time, in all of my years of running & racing, I have decided to run a half-marathon trail race. After talking to my more skilled and reputable running friends, I have decided that it’s best for me to change things up, challenge myself, and have fun. The North Face Endurance Challenge couldn’t come at a more perfect time in my 2012 racing calendar, especially given my recent performance at Boston. I’m excited to try something new and add trail races to my running resume (plus, I’ll have an automatic trail half-marathon PR).
Are you interested in running The Northface Endurance Challenge?
Join TNFEC on June 2-3, 2012 at Algonkian State Park (about 20 miles outside of DC). The course keeps runners on their toes with ever-changing terrain – the course consists of 50% singletrack, 30% dirt or gravel doubletrack, 10% gravel carriage road and 10% paved road.
TNFEC takes place over two days and 9 events, including distances from 5K to 50 miler, a marathon relay and two kid runs.
If that doesn’t sound cool enough… Guess who else runs this race (besides yours truly)? Michael Wardian. Yes, he’s a badass!
Are you IN?
Not in this year but definitely on my bucket list of races!!!
I’m in baby! my first 50K .. oh my, what the heck have I done this time?
this race really does look awesome! i have tons of friends doing it – most are doing the 50k! I am running the ZOOMA half in Annapolis that day though. Maybe next year!
You are going to ROCK it and have sooo much fun doing it!! xxoo
I’ll be there with @Runwiki doing the 50K…beautiful, challenging course…and while we’re talking about badasses, Dean Karnazes will be there, too!
I’ll be there, embarrassing myself around Dean Karnazes again! I love this race 🙂
I did the 50k last year and it was AWESOME! It’s a great event overall, and trail running is so much fun. Have a great time!
That sounds like an amazing race!
I so wish I could fit this in this year. Id love another 50 miler but that date is a no go for me. Maybe next year it will work better. Have fun!
Very cool, Melody. You will do great. Let me know if you want to do any practice trail runs!
I already registered for the 10k on Sunday. Maybe a blogger meet up before the race?
I’m doing the 10K as well, Christine. First trail race ever, so it’ll be interesting to see how it turns out!
Unfortunately Michael Wardian won’t won’t be running it this year due to another out of area race he’s running 🙁