MikeM wrote:runjanerun wrote:erinmcd wrote:I'm headed there after work with one of the guys from my office who's never run on trails before. Should be fun!
I hope he realizes that these aren't just ordinary trails.
So this raises something I've been wondering about. I've never run on "real" trails before and I debated whether to sign up for the 7.5 or 17.5. I went with the 17.5 for now but I've been thinking of switching to the 7.5 both because it's my first trail race and because we're helping my father in law move the day before
Is the 17.5 too much for a trail newbie?
You could split it down the middle (sort 'o speak) and go for the 10k.
I don't have a lot of trail experience either and I've done the 7.5 and 17.5 here. As long as you stay alert you should be alright. You may feel it in the morning but it's all in fun anyway
) you will be doing some hurdles. I find the hardest part about running these trails right now is they are covered with lots of leaves, and there are a lot of rocks and branches under the leaves that you can't see. I rolled my ankle twice on Sunday running it. You will really want to have trail shoes. There is a very steep downhill coming off the ski hill that is easy to take a fall on - for the same reason of rocks under the leaves. However, heading back toward the end, you also run along the old rail bed, which is pretty easy. There is a large variety of different types of terrain. 
You coming?