Insomnia Trail Run

The thing about trail running is you can always try again later. The Insomnia Trail Race 14k was my let's try again race after my recovery from surgery. 

The experience was the complete opposite to last month's race. This time me I picked familiar trails, made sure my blisters were all heal and I had all the right gear. Remembering the trail run rules, never wear anything that you have not used before and if possible get familiar with the race course terrain ahead of the race. I picked a night race at Folsom Lake and it was simply gougeous. 

The race started after sunset so we had the opportunity to admire the lake and the moon in red before. Taking off as the last rays of light hide in the horizon,  to make room for a red full mood that guard the trails. The lake front view, the gentle small singing waves that took you into the Cavitt trails and the gentle rolling hills kept a big smile on my face. The memory of past runs in the dark trails was still alive in me and greeted me like an old friend. I enjoyed scanning the ground with my head and hand held lamps which forces you to remain mindful and present in the moment. The miles flew by and soon I was at the turn around point where I was offered a shoot of spirit; I accepted and overstayed my welcome while the people at the aid station rushed me away urging me to turn on my lamps. My spirit was happy on Spirit I guess.  

I trailed back slowly wishing the distance was longer; Soon I told myself while I crossed the finishing line. 

Shout out to the Insomnia Trail Race people for an awesome event!