Topo Trail Marathon 2016 Chapter II

Here some of our pictures in the Topo Trail Marathon organized by Topo Adventure (Brian) who always does a great job. Also our congratulation and thanks to all the volunteers that helps and made this race an awesom
e winter trail marathon in Cincinnati.
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As we mention in the previous post Matt Sertorio and Marc Oria raced without all the workout that they want but they planned a really good strategy that almost gave the team the victory.
Matt launch the race leading from the beginning and giving a big gap between both of our team members and the rest of the runners. Only one athlete can follow them.
For the second loop Marc gave a relay to Matt and since the mile 11 he lead the course till almost the finish line. Mile 24 he was passed by another runner with a strong finish.
Matt and Marc put so much effort trying to make a big gap that at the end both of them were collapsed. Was a nice strategy but the legs fail in the last 6 miles lap.
They crossed the finish line in 2nd place (Marc) and 4th place (Matt)

Congratulation guys

Few pictures from the race

Topo Trail Marathon 2016

Today was the Topo Trail Marathon 2016
Few month ago Matt and I were really excited with the idea but non of us run a full trail marathon.
At the end we sign up 2 weeks ago and with the lack of real training we knew that the race could be a disaster and really painful.
Topo Adventure organized this race by Brian in comand and as always was really amazing all the set up and organization.
4 laps at the same circuit and Matt and I jump to lead the race from the beginning, nothing to lose.
First and second for half marathon during the third lap Matt drop the pace a bit and to 3rd position.
We start colapsing after 18-20 miles and I was leading the curse but barely running in conditions and with a lot of pain.
I thought that I had the race in my hands and 3rd position for Matt but from nowhere a new participant show up at the last minut. Really strong and in shape who passed us in the last miles. Actually he passes me at mile 24 and nothing I can do to keep his pace.
Afterall, 2nd position for me and 4th for Matt, not bad for our debut with no miles in the legs.....now we barely can walk and I don't want to think about tomorrow... robocop is back in town!
Thanks Matt for helping and pushing me!
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