Buck Ridge Burn 1/2, the trail challenge that chose me

Furnace found at the start/finish area.

Race flyer

On my way to my car after finishing a 10-mile race on April 2, I quickly glanced over a table filled with race brochures. In less than 30 seconds, the flyer for this race jumped out. Race date agreed with my calendar and I thought "hmmm, this could be a good practice race for my April 16 half, and 25K trail in May."

Do you know Joe? Revelations from the 2016 Beau Biden Memorial 10K Trail Race

Prerace selfie with Joe, myself, Donna, and Sierra.

There were some argument and yelling that happened leading up to this race:

Yang: It's too far. It's about 1 1/2 hours away.

Yin: What's the alternative? I don't know of a closer trail and if I found one, I don't know anyone I can easily invite to run with me.

Yang: I have to soak my new (aged 35 miles) trail shoes in a water crossing?

Yin: I bought these shoes precisely so I can enjoy the trails without hurting myself. Use them the way they were intended to be used.