Scenes from Carlsbad Trip

Pecos Valley Roundup

The Pecos Valley Roundup was a race in Roswell, New Mexico. We went to see Tel & Sadie in Carlsbad and I found a race to run in Roswell while we were there. They have an active runners club and have a race about every 6 weeks or so. There were three length categories 20k, 10k, 2 mile. The race director said they have started doing two milers because it's something different and a little easier for those getting started.



I ran the 10k. It was a flat course compared to what I'm used to running. The Soda Screamer Half was great preparation for it. It made this seem so easy.



It was a great day for me. I got a PR 9.08 pace, 59:17 time earning 1st place in the 50-59 women's age group. Whoot! Whoot! Running in New Mexico was fabulous. Low elevation, just right temps made it so fun. I hated to leave. Carlsbad has a beautiful running path and park areas along the Pecos River. We all walked/ran along it. I'm impressed with communities that care for the well being of the citizens and provide areas to exercise, relax and rejuvenate.

Weekly Total: 17.41 Grand Total 911.87

Soda Screamer Half Marathon

Oh what fun it is to run in the snow! We had a great race this Friday with 11 of us participating in the first annual running of the Soda Screamer Half Marthon. It was a beautiful 30 degrees, overcast and a dusting of snow covered the ground. The course was great with several hills to keep us working.

MaTisha and Co. did a fantastic job of getting everything marked and organized for us. Thank You! Thank You! Thank You!

It was fun to run with Rach for a bit. I'm glad she decided to join me.

Weekly Total 24.18 Grand Total 875.55