Today I competed in my first snowshoe race. The course followed the White River in a lollipop route. With a few inches of much needed fresh snow on top and temps in the low 20's, the conditions were great for running. About a 140 participants showed between the 4k and 8k.
My goal was to maintain at least a heart rate above 170, and after finishing the 5.12 mile course in just a hair under 45 minutes, my average was 179 beats per minute. I had a great time running it. A couple steep hills, some rolling hills and lots of trees and views. I was pleased with how I felt throughout the race, saving almost a little too much for the last mile to the finish. I was cranking 194 beats over that last push.
I am hoping to qualify and compete in the national race which is nearly the same course, though a 10k, at the White River this coming March. Otherwise they have a citizen 5k race too.
Such a sweet competition. I am hooked! You can check out my final stats and rankings and also scroll through lots of photos taken along the course.
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