Sunmart Texas Trail: December 9, 2006

People will tell you that Sunmart is ALWAYS a mudfest. And most of the time it really is. This particular cold weekend in December, though, the trails were dry. The start was colder than any other Sunmart I’ve done, but for me, anyway, the weather was PERFECT.  This was the first time, too, that I have ever taken a spill on the trail.  Early on, around mile 5, a root jumped out from below a pile of leaves and grabbed my foot, and down I went.  Fortunately, instead of heading into one of the nearby trees, I landed on a fluffy pile of pine needles and leaves.  It didn’t seem to hurt my race, much — on we went!

Sunmart is known for its “premiums” and they teased us last year by telling us that this year – the designs would change. They had a new “race shirt” which is tech fabric and it’s really nice!

The night before the race (included in your entry fee) in addition to all the goodies that you pick up with your packet, is a wonderful pre race dinner. When you arrive on site for the start, you’re treated to a huge breakfast. The aid stations are well stocked. Although for the slow folks, (like me) they begin to run out of some items, it’s not like they’re empty! And after you finish (and get your medal and afghan or jacket) you are treated to a hot barbeque! They have plenty of burgers, turkey legs and chicken even for the slow folks (like me).

All in all, I thoroughly enjoyed Sunmart. I was very tired afterward (I’d earned THAT) and NOW I am ready for Disneyworld and GOOFY! Last year I’d had some unfortunate challenges that kept me from the goofy medal, but this year I can almost taste it. See you in Florida next month!

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