DATE: September 13, 2008
LOCATION: Timberline Lodge to Timothy Lake, Mt Hood, Oregon
After 12 weeks and 13 races, I finally got my seven stars in the Marathon Maniacs, but not before completing the Timberline Marathon. I last ran this race in 2006, when it debuted. It was a small race and there were only three Maniacs at that race. I didn't make it out for the 2007 version, but in order to get my seven stars I needed to do this race.
The race starts at Timberline Lodge and runs down the Pacific Crest Trail to Timothy Lake. While this is a really cool race, sadly this was the last time the race will be run on this course. Following this race a section of the forest on the PCT was named a wilderness area and is not allowed to be used in a race. The race is a net downhill course and it wasn't as easy as you might think.
I drove to the start area, where I slept in my car. On race morning I had a chance to greet my other Maniac friends. It was cold and very windy at the start, but sunny. I ran a pretty good race, given that the race is a trail marathon. During this 12 week period of time I ran four trail marathons, two of which I ran in just under 4 hours and the other two I ran in just over 4 hours. This race was run in 4:04:01. I don't remember too much about the race, but I do remember having a good time. It was a race where I just enjoyed the run.
After finishing I had a chance to talk with my friends and then headed home. If felt good to get my seven stars. Will I get to eight or ten stars? Maybe, but it would take a huge financial commitment.
LOCATION: Timberline Lodge to Timothy Lake, Mt Hood, Oregon
After 12 weeks and 13 races, I finally got my seven stars in the Marathon Maniacs, but not before completing the Timberline Marathon. I last ran this race in 2006, when it debuted. It was a small race and there were only three Maniacs at that race. I didn't make it out for the 2007 version, but in order to get my seven stars I needed to do this race.
The race starts at Timberline Lodge and runs down the Pacific Crest Trail to Timothy Lake. While this is a really cool race, sadly this was the last time the race will be run on this course. Following this race a section of the forest on the PCT was named a wilderness area and is not allowed to be used in a race. The race is a net downhill course and it wasn't as easy as you might think.
I drove to the start area, where I slept in my car. On race morning I had a chance to greet my other Maniac friends. It was cold and very windy at the start, but sunny. I ran a pretty good race, given that the race is a trail marathon. During this 12 week period of time I ran four trail marathons, two of which I ran in just under 4 hours and the other two I ran in just over 4 hours. This race was run in 4:04:01. I don't remember too much about the race, but I do remember having a good time. It was a race where I just enjoyed the run.
After finishing I had a chance to talk with my friends and then headed home. If felt good to get my seven stars. Will I get to eight or ten stars? Maybe, but it would take a huge financial commitment.
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