This was my 2nd 50 miler and it was the hardest thing I've ever done, but more from a mental/emotional standpoint than from physical challenge. The course is really interesting … MORE
This was my 2nd 50 miler and it was the hardest thing I’ve ever done, but more from a mental/emotional standpoint than from physical challenge. The course is really interesting as it feels almost like 3 or 4 entirely different trails stitched together…windy, rolling hills plus open pasture plus just a few more challenging hills.
Tejas Trails does a great job with all of their races and this one is no different. While I highly recommend this race, I’d give two words of advice:
First, both of the last two years the bees got really bad at the aid stations as the day wore on. So if bees aren’t your thing, consider yourself warned.
Second, Tejas Trails uses a triathlon style ankle strap w/ chip rather than a bib chip. I didn’t notice it at the time, but after 35 miles or so, my ankle must have swollen enough that the ankle strap got tight and caused an injury. Just a word of warning to either adjust it looser or change ankles every few aid stations.
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Super laid back, super fun!
This was my 2nd 50 miler and it was the hardest thing I've ever done, but more from a mental/emotional standpoint than from physical challenge. The course is really interesting … MORE
This was my 2nd 50 miler and it was the hardest thing I’ve ever done, but more from a mental/emotional standpoint than from physical challenge. The course is really interesting as it feels almost like 3 or 4 entirely different trails stitched together…windy, rolling hills plus open pasture plus just a few more challenging hills.
Tejas Trails does a great job with all of their races and this one is no different. While I highly recommend this race, I’d give two words of advice:
First, both of the last two years the bees got really bad at the aid stations as the day wore on. So if bees aren’t your thing, consider yourself warned.
Second, Tejas Trails uses a triathlon style ankle strap w/ chip rather than a bib chip. I didn’t notice it at the time, but after 35 miles or so, my ankle must have swollen enough that the ankle strap got tight and caused an injury. Just a word of warning to either adjust it looser or change ankles every few aid stations.
Easy, Fun Course...Great People!
It was a pretty easy, really fun course to run (if you can stand running laps). Pretty minimal hills, but lots of loopiness and twistiness. It was interesting that the … MORE
It was a pretty easy, really fun course to run (if you can stand running laps). Pretty minimal hills, but lots of loopiness and twistiness. It was interesting that the course almost felt like it has 3 or 4 different sections or personalities. The aid stations were extremely well stocked, and the volunteers were super friendly and helpful. It was my first 50k and it was a really good race and course to do for my first ultra. I’ll definitely do this race or other Tejas Trails races in the future.