Dirt Inspires Womens Trail Half Marathon
Aptos, CA
Official Website : http://www.terrischneider.net/ditrailruns/
Date : August 30, 2009
Race Type : Running
Race Distance : Half Marathon
Race Description: Our Dirty Inspiration is to offer accomplished, recreational or newbie trail runners a top quality, ‘Go Green’ trail half marathon. We’re exited to join women runners of all abilities in a celebration of our endurance with a run through one of the most stunning redwood forests in America while making every effort to offer an eco-friendly Go Green event. Supported by a team with extended trail race experience this is one serious Dirty Inspiration!
We are offering: PRIZE MONEY!
Top 3 in each of the following categories: Open, Masters 40 and over, Grand-Masters 50 and over...as well as additional division awards.
Race for prize money in your category or just enjoy nature at her finest in this dirt loving trail race. You’ll get a custom finishers medal, well stocked goodie bags, custom race-shirts and a post run party. We ask that if you have a pair of old running shoes that you bring them as a recycle/donation for the Soles4Souls.com shoe drive.
2 Reviews for Dirt Inspires Womens Trail Half Marathon
Although I was undertrained going into this event, it was a blast to do. The volunteers on the course were absolutely wonderful - lots of energy and fun! The course was definitely well-marked. And you cannot beat the scenery of Nisene Marks. I didn't care so much about running on the road in the start, but was glad for it at the end (easier).
Next year - I will make sure I train for extended hill climbing so I won't take so long on the first half of the course. Even when I hit the very slight inclines and flats, I was so pooped, walking seemed hard. My usual pre-race meal didn't work for me this time, so I was under-nourished as well. Still - I finished! And it was a fun race to do, despite my personal set-backs going in.
Things that helped during the race - the great energy of the volunteers; electrolyte tabs every hour, Gu on the course was great - I'll need to pack two mini bottles next time (instead of one); and I had plenty of energy drink and water.
Loved having sliced oranges at the end of the race and also the Bare Naked Granola treat with yogurt and blueberries was a very welcome treat. Real food at the end is a great thing!
Loved the race experience! Definitely will do again next year.
This was a great race! The course was incredibly hard because of hills, creek crossings and sharp turns but absolutely beautiful. The directors did a great job of marking the course and putting people out on the course to tell you where to go and what to expect next. I will definitely do this race again next year! I would say there were only 2 problems. 1: with 300 women they need more than 4 bathrooms at the start. 2: The sound system had to be kept pretty quite so it was hard to hear the prerace talk and awards.Otherwise thanks for the fun run.