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I have a bittersweet relationship with this trail...very bitter for the first few go arounds!  (see waaaay back posts!). It is now a very sweet relationship, I have a great deal of respect for her...she has taught me so much about myself.  I see myself, the world, and those around me different because of her lessons.  Saturday I go back to learn more.  17.7 miles of rugged, rooty, technical, steep terrian.  This is the first time I will run with other people out there.  It's weird, it's always been just she and I. This will be an "unofficial" race.  The organizer couldn't get all the permits for an official race.  Going to be about 30-50 runners running either a 25 k (actually about 17-18 miles) or 50k (likely a little more than 50 as well!).  I don't plan to race, I'm supposed to be smart and take it easy on this one.... since I just started back after a small winter's nap. That winter's nap however has charged my batteries pretty seriously and I wanna join every race in sight right now!  I have beat myself enough up on this trail to know how rough and unforgiving she is.  I like to think she looks forward to seeing me too. To see how I've grown as a trail runner, how I've learned to respect her and pay attention to the lessons she offers me...and I'm sure to laugh at how I fumble and stumble over her tricks and treats.  I so enjoy her and I hope she enjoys me too.  Looking forward to more lessons learned and a greater fondness for that damn tough trail.  Will let you know how it goes!