"Dreams and Goals"
Sometimes I always wonder what my daughter dreams about when she sleeps. When I hear noises at night from her room. I look inside and she is talking in her sleep.
I wonder about her dreams? (hopefully not about boys!)
When I was a kid, I dreamed of being an astronaut.
As I got older I dreamed of being a motorcycle motocross racer.
In high school I dreamed of being a jazz musician (I still have my saxophone lying around here somewhere).
After College I dreamed of being a Wall Street StockBroker (Okay, that didn't happen).
Now as I get older I dream about walking my daughter down the isle on her wedding day and her having a happy life.
So I think dreams should be mostly about that, because sometimes for me goals are easier to attain than the things I dream about.
Since starting Triathlons I have had goals every year.
1st year was about survival (mantra: If I stop swimming, I'll drown).
2nd year was about finishing a Half IronMan.
3rd year was about finishing an IronMan.
Now the goal of finishing a 50 mile UltraMarathon and another IronMan has been implanted in my head. Why? still a mystery to me. But Why not?
So after much deliberation running through my head, I took my trustee checkbook out and registered for the race. I really needed to stop being so indecisive in choosing which 50 miler I wanted to do, in case the race I wanted to do gets sold out. So I had to follow my heart on this one, not really my common sense, if I did that, I would not try this adventure at all.
"When you truly believe in something, and you carry it in your heart, you accept no excuses, only results." —Ken Blanchard
So I'm going with the one I wanted to do first, the McNaughton Ultra Trail race. Just somehow the craziness of it all appealed to me. I know it will be a tough race for me. Maybe even tougher than me. An all trail Ultra with 3 stream crossings and last year I think it rained.
Description from UltraRunning mag: "Rugged-ten mile loop repeated. Single track-dirt trails. 1,600 elevation change".
Yes this will be mentally and physically demanding for me. I know when I try something for the first time, endurance/racing wise, it has always been really tough for me, but I have found a way to finish so far. So I guess I know this race might "hurt" and so far I'm okay with that. So the "?" has become a "!" besides the entry on my race list for 2007. E-mail confirmation has been read and has been wife approved.
So what about my other choice, the ICE AGE Trail 50, yes, I'm going to "?" on that one also. No, not planning on doing another 50 miler just yet, but at least the 50k with the option after the McNaughton Ultra to do more.
Now, if I can just survive my training? Dang, it's going to be really cold this weekend.
Happy Trails.
Sometimes I always wonder what my daughter dreams about when she sleeps. When I hear noises at night from her room. I look inside and she is talking in her sleep.
I wonder about her dreams? (hopefully not about boys!)
When I was a kid, I dreamed of being an astronaut.
As I got older I dreamed of being a motorcycle motocross racer.
In high school I dreamed of being a jazz musician (I still have my saxophone lying around here somewhere).
After College I dreamed of being a Wall Street StockBroker (Okay, that didn't happen).
Now as I get older I dream about walking my daughter down the isle on her wedding day and her having a happy life.
So I think dreams should be mostly about that, because sometimes for me goals are easier to attain than the things I dream about.
Since starting Triathlons I have had goals every year.
1st year was about survival (mantra: If I stop swimming, I'll drown).
2nd year was about finishing a Half IronMan.
3rd year was about finishing an IronMan.
Now the goal of finishing a 50 mile UltraMarathon and another IronMan has been implanted in my head. Why? still a mystery to me. But Why not?
So after much deliberation running through my head, I took my trustee checkbook out and registered for the race. I really needed to stop being so indecisive in choosing which 50 miler I wanted to do, in case the race I wanted to do gets sold out. So I had to follow my heart on this one, not really my common sense, if I did that, I would not try this adventure at all.
"When you truly believe in something, and you carry it in your heart, you accept no excuses, only results." —Ken Blanchard
So I'm going with the one I wanted to do first, the McNaughton Ultra Trail race. Just somehow the craziness of it all appealed to me. I know it will be a tough race for me. Maybe even tougher than me. An all trail Ultra with 3 stream crossings and last year I think it rained.
Description from UltraRunning mag: "Rugged-ten mile loop repeated. Single track-dirt trails. 1,600 elevation change".
Yes this will be mentally and physically demanding for me. I know when I try something for the first time, endurance/racing wise, it has always been really tough for me, but I have found a way to finish so far. So I guess I know this race might "hurt" and so far I'm okay with that. So the "?" has become a "!" besides the entry on my race list for 2007. E-mail confirmation has been read and has been wife approved.
So what about my other choice, the ICE AGE Trail 50, yes, I'm going to "?" on that one also. No, not planning on doing another 50 miler just yet, but at least the 50k with the option after the McNaughton Ultra to do more.
Now, if I can just survive my training? Dang, it's going to be really cold this weekend.
Happy Trails.
posted by RunBubbaRun at 7:38 PM
9 Comments:
That looks like one tough trail to run. It's nice to get those goals and dreams out there in front of you though. Have fun training!
Wow. Impressive goal you have there. That trail looks brutal!
Glad you settled on a race. Now you can make it happen!!
Why? Because you can... 50 miles - amazing adventure!
You are one heck of a crazy guy. I can't imagine going 50. I think I'll stick with Ironmans for now :)
Dude, I am amazed at you.
The cold will help toughen you up for the ultra (she says from her 70something-degree backyard). Dreams are good to have; goals, even better.
When you train...don't think in terms of miles, think in terms of hours. For your 1st 50-miler it could take 9-? hrs to complete depending on the course and conditions.
Therefore, train on similar terrain and try to up your time on the trail to about 50-60% of what you think it might take you.
If you think it will take 10hrs, then try to get a 6hr training session in a few weeks before the race. Not sure if you've done a 50K or not. Usually it is best to 50K then work your way up...but I didn't and I'm an old fart so you can, too.
also, on back to back weekend days...concentrate on uphills one day (running them or powerwalking them fast) and go easy on the flats and downhills.
the next day take it easy on the uphills and focus on pushing the downhills hard&fast and slightly up the pace on the flats.
this will balance out your muscle group training.
also, on the big day...don't run any uphills and hold back the 1st 30-35 miles. if you go out too fast you will die a 100x more than you ever did in a marathon.
Great goals Bubba! Maybe I'll do a 50 miler with you next year,... unless you are up to the century by next year...
Hey, I'm tagging you - see my latest post for the questions...
Jenny
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