D.N.S. alternative?
I was TAGGED by TRITEACHER, but first I wanted to tell you about my long weekend.
So what to do abut my D.N.S (Did not show) this weekend. I actually had a 50 mile UltraMarathon scheduled for Saturday in downstate Kentucky. I registered in the beginning of the year and was looking forward to a trail race in a new state.
It would have been a 6 hour drive each way. A long drive by myself, but manageable. Then the weather turns at the last minute, so I would have to drive through a winter storm to get there. Then had to work late, and extra things like "LIFE" made the trip a "NO GO" for the weekend. Boohoo..
So what to do, maybe I'll just try to run 50 miles over the weekend?
It was around 18 degrees when I started out Saturday morning. I hoped to get in some trail running so I headed out on the trail. But when I ran about 100 yards, sheets of ice were covered by a thin layer of snow on the trail. Hmm, let me go the other way.. Okay more ice, CRAP, BUBBA MAN DOWN, okay this will not be runnable.. So the roads had to do. So for 5 1/2 hours I ran around this 4 mile rolling hill loop. I think I saw the same man walking his dog about 5 times and dang it was cold, but I finished what I set out to do this day, 30 miles, now that was grueling on my feet.
Then on Sunday I met some of my running buds and cranked out another 20 miles, 3.5 hours of running.
Not alot of fast running during this 50 mile challenge, but a 50 mile weekend nonetheless, I guess this will do. I wish I could have done 50 miles of trail running, but old man winter is really overstaying its welcome right now.
So overall a descent week on running, my ankle held up but still not sure how it will stand up against a long technical single track trail run. But I will push hard in my training the next couple of weeks. Because the momentum right now is to give the 100 miler a shot in 5 weeks. I know I will not be ready the way I wanted to because of my chronic injuries.
But reading my current issue of UltraRunning magazine, I read this from Scott Jurek, "UltraRunning's 2007 Male Runner of the year". Now who could argue with him.
"We often take on new challenges in order to find this opportunity for growth. Many of us are looking at our upcoming 2008 running seasons, wondering which explorations to take on. I challenge you to take on something you haven't dared in past years. A longer run, a faster time, a new trail, a new culture, or even a lifestyle change. Get out there, take it on, persevere!" ~ Scott Jurek
So Scott Jurek, as long as I stay healthy until then, I take up your challenge and let the 100 mile race be what it is, a test of perseverance.
I was TAGGED by TRITEACHER, but first I wanted to tell you about my long weekend.
So what to do abut my D.N.S (Did not show) this weekend. I actually had a 50 mile UltraMarathon scheduled for Saturday in downstate Kentucky. I registered in the beginning of the year and was looking forward to a trail race in a new state.
It would have been a 6 hour drive each way. A long drive by myself, but manageable. Then the weather turns at the last minute, so I would have to drive through a winter storm to get there. Then had to work late, and extra things like "LIFE" made the trip a "NO GO" for the weekend. Boohoo..
So what to do, maybe I'll just try to run 50 miles over the weekend?
It was around 18 degrees when I started out Saturday morning. I hoped to get in some trail running so I headed out on the trail. But when I ran about 100 yards, sheets of ice were covered by a thin layer of snow on the trail. Hmm, let me go the other way.. Okay more ice, CRAP, BUBBA MAN DOWN, okay this will not be runnable.. So the roads had to do. So for 5 1/2 hours I ran around this 4 mile rolling hill loop. I think I saw the same man walking his dog about 5 times and dang it was cold, but I finished what I set out to do this day, 30 miles, now that was grueling on my feet.
Then on Sunday I met some of my running buds and cranked out another 20 miles, 3.5 hours of running.
Not alot of fast running during this 50 mile challenge, but a 50 mile weekend nonetheless, I guess this will do. I wish I could have done 50 miles of trail running, but old man winter is really overstaying its welcome right now.
So overall a descent week on running, my ankle held up but still not sure how it will stand up against a long technical single track trail run. But I will push hard in my training the next couple of weeks. Because the momentum right now is to give the 100 miler a shot in 5 weeks. I know I will not be ready the way I wanted to because of my chronic injuries.
But reading my current issue of UltraRunning magazine, I read this from Scott Jurek, "UltraRunning's 2007 Male Runner of the year". Now who could argue with him.
"We often take on new challenges in order to find this opportunity for growth. Many of us are looking at our upcoming 2008 running seasons, wondering which explorations to take on. I challenge you to take on something you haven't dared in past years. A longer run, a faster time, a new trail, a new culture, or even a lifestyle change. Get out there, take it on, persevere!" ~ Scott Jurek
So Scott Jurek, as long as I stay healthy until then, I take up your challenge and let the 100 mile race be what it is, a test of perseverance.
posted by RunBubbaRun at 9:58 PM
14 Comments:
Ahhhhh you and me too homie! Dang life! But my was just a tad (just a tad :P) shorter at 4 miles.
I like that! Running the same 4 mile loop for hours. You're hardcore my friend.
Thanks for your encouraging words. : ) Nice job cranking out the 50 mile weekend!
Wow! Nice weekend of running!!
There was so much snow down this way that the trails out at LBL would've been useless.
Sounds like you picked the smart choice.
Great weekend of running, BTW!
Hot damn, Bubba's back!!
I think I would have opted for the rest if the race didn't work out. Nice job getting out there and pounding the pavement! I know it hurts much more than the trails.
You are too funny! Did the dogwalker ever think of joining you in your crazy repeated loop? Come to think of it, wonder what his mileage was that day... maybe he's a kindred spirit??
Very impressive to get those miles in under those conditions. Nice job!
Man, I can't immagine still living in that kind of cold!
Damn that Scott Jurek, now I'm another step closer to running my first 100 this year. It seems like an inexorable march to a forgone conclusion.
50 mile weekend...you go bubba
Not sure what to think other than HARDCORE.
Wow, is all I can say!! You go- K.
50 mile weekend? You really ARE crazy!! Nice going...I have to admit, I'm jealous. I'll be back...some day...
Is this your way of telling me to do the Lakefront 50-miler this year? :)
50 miles in a weekend makes me nauseous and sleepy; hardcore indeed!
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