11 Oct 2020 - Arches Half Marathon

 I'm finally back at it! I completed the Arches half marathon in Moab Utah last weekend. This was my first race since September 2019. A tough course (942 feet of climbing) with a 15mph headwind the last 6 miles but so thrilled to be able to race again and finish state number 24. Also really enjoyed all there is to see in Moab (Arches National Park, Dead Horse Point State Park, etc.).

 

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