Red Top Rumble Race Recap 2012

Humbled by the trails yet again!

Every year I go into the 11.5 mile Red Top Rumble trail run with big dreams of redemption. I picture myself cruising through the trails with ease. But every year I find myself scrambling up, and gingerly tip-toeing down, the "non-techical" trails. Man! I think even "easy" trails are tough!

But even though I struggle, I do actually have a lot of fun running trails! And I think my move up from 5th place last year to 4th this year means I am getting a little faster!

Highlights of the day included:

*Finishing without a single cut, scrape, or bruise

*Taking a wrong turn, but being quickly caught and re-routed by a friendly volunteer

*The really delicious finish line breakfast (it's made by a real chef!)

*Hanging out with Kevin and SuperDave post-race:



*Watching Michael claim his podium spot! (2nd year in a row!):



*And the following succession of absolutely amazing tweets:

First, Michael tweeted a pic of me excitedly collecting my 4th place gift basket:

My friend EJ never misses anything. He's a lawyer. He immediately fired back:

Wait, what? Let's see that award pic again!

Yes, it does in fact appear the Red Top Rumble now awards participants with children in red jump suits. I bet the race will sell out in seconds next year!