![]() When I got to the finish I was disappointed to see that I was about 2 minutes slower than last year. I did slow down a noticeable amount through this section as I didn’t want a repeat but I also was concerned about trying to beat last years time. My legs got a good burn in a few spots and when I reached the 2 miles to the finish spot I remembered the beastly ankle turn, sprain, fracture I had going through that area last year. I eventually got ahead of everyone in the pack before the start of loop #2 and I saw a few people up the trail ahead of me but I was only able to pass one of them before cresting the high point of the race.Ĭoming down the second loop my lungs were feeling the altitude however I swear that the Cordyceps helped out as I was never fully gasping for air. ![]() My idea of hanging with the main large pack wasn’t happening. The main pack ahead of me faded further and further away until I ended up running with a group of 4-5 runners. The first loop was a challenge as always but I again was feeling strong even when needing to power hike up some of the steeper climbs. I almost ran without a long sleeve shirt but went with one and ended up being happy that I did. Race day came and I was surprised by the balmy weather that was present. ![]() I also bought the new GoPro hero a week before the race and had all kinds of ideas involving creating Oscar worthy videos. However I did feel pretty strong and was confident that I could beat last years time. This year I didn’t have as much training as last year primarily due to so much going on with my family including my daughter doing very well in High School cross country and club soccer, my son playing football and my new job that does not offer the flexibility I had in the past-goodbye lunchtime trail runs. #SOULSTICE MOUNTAIN TRAIL RUN CODE#Once you do this, please send an email to and I will send you a coupon code to register.Last weekend I ventured up to Flagstaff to again run Soulstice, which has become my favorite run in Northern Arizona, sorry Jim Thompson Trail in Sedona. To learn more about BBBSF and how your donation of up to $400 (individual) or $800 (per couple) can be fully refunded as a line item credit on your Arizona Tax return, visit. Revenues generated by these events helps to provide children facing adversity with strong, enduring, professionally supported 1-to-1 relationships that change their lives forever for the better. Seeing the importance of mentorship to children in need, Neil has voluntarily directed both the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Flagstaff Half Marathon and Soulstice to raise funds in support of BBBSF programs. Race Director Neil Weintraub joined the Board of Directors shortly a month before running his first Soulstice race in 2001, and became a volunteer school-based mentor in 2002. In 2012, Runners World listed Soulstice as one of the top 32 trail races in the United States, and calling it "one of the best post race parties anywhere." After the April 1st Lottery, there are absolutely no refunds.īig Brothers Big Sisters of Flagstaff (BBBSF)Īll of the proceeds from Soulstice, the post-race raffle, and Arizona Tax Credit donations benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters of Flagstaff (BBBSF). ![]() 25 runners can guarantee entry by taking the Arizona Charitable Tax Credit to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Flagstaff ($400 per person, $800 per couple) prior to April 15th, 2022 (Contact Neil ASAP once you have made your donation at Legacy runners with at least 7 Soulstices under their belts must register prior to the lottery to guarantee entry. The race's elevations range between 7300 to 7500 feet above sea level on seldom used Kaibab National Forest dirt/cinder roads. As a result of forest closures due to this year's fires and flooding, we have had to move the Soulstice race westward to the nearby Government Prairie. The race is limited to 225, selected by April 1st lottery. October 8th is the 23rd edition of the Jackie Weintraub Memorial Soulstice Mountain Trail Run. ![]()
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