Today is proof that God loves runners and wants them to be happy. We have full sun and mild temperatures and cross-breezes just where we need them. And we have miles of gorgeous, gorgeous wine country to cover in a (so far) well-organized event.
I love relays. I ran my first one probably around eight years ago (the WSU 100k) and have made Hood to Coast a must-run event for the past four years. This is my first trip to the EAS Santa Cruz Relay.
I have to admit I didn't look closely at the map. I wanted to be surprised, to get out and run without knowing what I'd see around the next turn. And so I didn't know to expect the endless views of vineyards, just beginning to green, or the bucolic estates.
But I did expect the runners! I reeled in eight road kills on my first leg, and hit a 7:15 pace. And I got to run in the California sunshine in my sports bra! It doesn't get much better than that.
Now the team and I, having handed the wristband and the Gnike Gnome to Van 2, are in hot pursuit of food. Food . . .
Texas Independence Relay Map
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