Martha
and I have not run this race since 2011, but I remembered as soon as we began
the long climb up the first of many hills both how tough it was and how scenic
it was (thus the word “Challenge” in its title).
Both courses start and end at Pisgah Brewery,
then climb relentlessly through rural Black
Mountain hills surrounded by green grass and
flowering trees, with the 10-K taking an additional loop around the pedestrian
path circling Lake Tomahawk
and stunning views of the Seven Sisters mountain range.
Very nice, and with a 2:00 p.m. starting
time, I heartily encourage Highlands runners
to try it next year.
Continuing her
winning streak this year, Martha took home her fourth first-place award on a
very blustery day and finished the 5-K in a time of 30:34.
I completed the 10-K in 1:08:18, and although
not placing was elated to be racing this distance again after my injury over
the winter.
(It was also very satisfying
to finally pass that six-year old girl at the first mile marker – I thought I
would
never catch that little thing).
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