A few strong runs leading up to today's drizzly time trial suggested that it may finally be time to join the Kitsuma Klub. Over a week ago, I ran an 8 mile circuit over Snooks Nose at a fast uphill clip (for me anyway). Last Thursday, Lily dropped Uwharrie and me off at Old Fort picnic area and we ran the uphill split of Kitsuma in 39:39. And then over the weekend I got a chance to run 12+ miles out-and-back on the Pilot Mtn. Corridor Trail in sub-1:30.
Adam came out to pace Uwharrie and me up Kitsuma peak before dropping back to rest his legs for Pitchell. He seemed convinced that these somewhat sloppy conditions would actually bode well for a sub-1:20 time. A bloody butt slide down the slick ridge had me thinking otherwise. Nonetheless, I picked it up and hit the turnaround in 33:33. Now the workout had started: it was time to test my uphill skills. Atop the last climb, I knew, barring disaster, that I'd joined the klub. Stretching out the legs, releasing the brakes, I was surprised to krunk it in 1:14:13! Thanks Adam and Lily for the encouragement, good times!
4 comments:
That is ridiculous man! You proved it possible! I have a feeling that time will be the fastest for a long time. KITSUMA KRUNK!!!!!!
Nah Brandon, remember: I hardly run fast. There are many pairs of faster legs out there...
If only their attached brains were made aware/interested in this particular challenge we'd see some incredible times!
¡Matt!
Awesome run! I'm going to make it a point to test myself on that one sometime soon. Keep up the good work and see you Friday for a little Pitchell preparation!
Matt, don't sell yourself short man. If you ran actual races you would be in contention for a podium spot every time.
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