Taking a little bit of an easy week after hitting 40+ miles last week. ~28 miles over the weekend all at Paris mtn - but felt pretty sluggish the last few on Sunday. The resulting (big) toe soreness hasn't stopped me this week with with speedwork Tuesday and 8.5 miles yesterday morning before work (with a 4:20am alarm). Will get back out there Sunday - but I am revisiting plans for next weekends final long runs for the 40miler training. Back to back or one longer run?
Other notes:
Barkley was last weekend - amazing even to follow the tweets/updates. 10th finisher ever and lots of fun runners! Congrats for making it out there Charles, Byron and everyone else. This falls into the Badwater category for me - no inkling at all to attempt. However - the FHT...in the back of my mind - I can see doing a serious attempt at that. No time soon - but that doesn't mean I'll go out at some point and get some time on there...
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Former middle of the pack shorter trail and road runner, now a middle of the packer doing at least one ultramarathon a year in my quest for 50. (I just hit my 50th ultra or marathon in 2024). Hoping others realize they too can run farther than they think they can! It's not about speed, but dedication and enjoyment of being outside!
About Me
- imtheguz
- Never particularly fast, but always looking forward to the next race - trails, relay, marathon, ultra, whatever!
2024 Races
29 Jun Black Hills 50k 6:55:34
6 Oct Fire Tower 50k 5:55:47
2023 Races
7 Oct Fire Tower 50k 6:47
2022 Races
8 Jan Harbison 50k-Virtual (6:59:15)
5 Nov Icebox 480 (11.3mi)
2021 Races
9 Jan Harbison 50k-Virtual (5:59:23)
6 Nov Icebox 480 (28 miles)
2020 Races
4 Jan Harbison 50k (6:43)
12 Jul Trail Mix 50k - Virtual, on course, self-supported (6:15)
30 Aug Med City Marathon - Virtual, unsupported (4:20)
26 Sept Fire Tower 50k - Virtual, on course, self-supported (6:07)
7 Nov Icebox 480 (31.55 miles)
2019 Races
19 Oct Black River Trail Classic 50k (6:06)
2 Nov Icebox 480 (28 miles)
2018 Races
6 Jan Harbison 50k (6:31)
21 Apr Trail Mix 50k (6:49)
7 Jul Afton 50k (6:15)
7 Oct Twin Cities Marathon (3:59)
3 Nov Icebox 480 (40 miles)
2017 Races
7 Jan Harbison 50k (6:39)
29 Apr Chippewa 50k (6:12)
2016 Races
9 Jan Harbison 50k (8:16)
13 Nov Rock 'n' Roll Marathon Las Vegas (4:32)
2015 Races
3 Jan Harbison 50k (5:47)
4 Jul Afton 50k (5:34)
22 Aug St Paul Trail Marathon (4:07)
17 Oct Wild Duluth 50k (7:20)
7 Nov Icebox 480 (37 miles)
2014 Races
4 Jan Harbison 50k (7:35)
23 Feb El Paso Marathon (4:51)
3 May Oconee 50k (6:04)
24 Aug Wildwood 50k (5:46)
7 Sept Chattooga 50k (7:11)
10 Oct Bourbon Chase 200 Mile (10 person) Relay (27:50:10)
1 Nov Paris Mtn 16k (1:36)
2013 Races
5 Jan Harbison 50k (5:54)
2012 Races
7 Jan Harbison Forest 50k Trail Race (6:40)
2 Jun Black Mountain Monster 12hr 52.7mi (10:38)
9 Jun Sunrise 8k (37:31)
28 Jul Camp Croft Trail Marathon 4:22)
16 Sept Buncombe 55k (7:18)
13 Oct New River 50k (5:07)
27 Oct Spinx RunFest Marathon (4:09)
2 Jun Black Mountain Monster 12hr 52.7mi (10:38)
9 Jun Sunrise 8k (37:31)
28 Jul Camp Croft Trail Marathon 4:22)
16 Sept Buncombe 55k (7:18)
13 Oct New River 50k (5:07)
27 Oct Spinx RunFest Marathon (4:09)
2011 Races
8-Jan Harbison Forest 50k Trail Race (6:38)
19-Feb 14th Myrtle Beach Marathon (4:14)
1 May Enoree Passage 40mi (8:30)
29 May Long Cane 50k (6:34)
11 Sept Parks Half Marathon (1:47:52)
17 Sept Asheville Half Marathon (1:48:28)
9 Oct Chicago Marathon (4:07:53)
12 Nov Camp Croft Trail Half Marathon (2:03:21)
17 Dec Seashore Nature Trail 50k (6:19:16)
19-Feb 14th Myrtle Beach Marathon (4:14)
1 May Enoree Passage 40mi (8:30)
29 May Long Cane 50k (6:34)
11 Sept Parks Half Marathon (1:47:52)
17 Sept Asheville Half Marathon (1:48:28)
9 Oct Chicago Marathon (4:07:53)
12 Nov Camp Croft Trail Half Marathon (2:03:21)
17 Dec Seashore Nature Trail 50k (6:19:16)
2010 Races
20-Feb 33rd Green Valley 10 Mile (1:18)
6-Mar 33rd Reedy River 10k (45:28)
10-Apr 1st Dupont Trail Half Marathon (1:55)
30-Apr-1-May 1st Palmetto 200 (30:23:53)
29-May Paris Mtn 15k Trail run (1:46)
6-Jun Chattooga 50k Trail Race (7:23)
17 July River Bound Race Series 15k Trail (1:36)
Sept 17-18 Blue Ridge Relay (33:03:09)
25-Sept River Bound Trail Half Marathon (2:08)
6-Mar 33rd Reedy River 10k (45:28)
10-Apr 1st Dupont Trail Half Marathon (1:55)
30-Apr-1-May 1st Palmetto 200 (30:23:53)
29-May Paris Mtn 15k Trail run (1:46)
6-Jun Chattooga 50k Trail Race (7:23)
17 July River Bound Race Series 15k Trail (1:36)
Sept 17-18 Blue Ridge Relay (33:03:09)
25-Sept River Bound Trail Half Marathon (2:08)
31-Oct 35th Marine Corps Marathon (4:10)
13-Nov 1st Camp Croft Trail Half Marathon (2:03)
11-Dec 40th Paris Mtn 20k (1:47)
13-Nov 1st Camp Croft Trail Half Marathon (2:03)
11-Dec 40th Paris Mtn 20k (1:47)
2009 Races
24-Jan 32nd Run Downtown 5k (22:06)
7-Feb 32nd Green Valley 10 miler (1:18:08)
7-Mar 32nd Reedy River 10k (47:14)
26-Apr 25th GW Parkway 10 miler (1:32:38)
16-May 1st Windermere Marathon (4:01:47)
13-Jun 30th Sunrise Run 8k (37:50)
8-Aug Paris Mtn Xterra 7k Trail (38:12)
11,12 Sept 5th Blue Ridge Relay
26-Sep 20th Salem Lake 30k Trail Run (2:39:27)
31-Oct 5th Spinx Run Fest Half Marathon (1:45:35)
14-Nov 2nd Richmond Half-Marathon (1:53:39)
12-Dec Thunder Road Marathon (3:53:40)
7-Feb 32nd Green Valley 10 miler (1:18:08)
7-Mar 32nd Reedy River 10k (47:14)
26-Apr 25th GW Parkway 10 miler (1:32:38)
16-May 1st Windermere Marathon (4:01:47)
13-Jun 30th Sunrise Run 8k (37:50)
8-Aug Paris Mtn Xterra 7k Trail (38:12)
11,12 Sept 5th Blue Ridge Relay
26-Sep 20th Salem Lake 30k Trail Run (2:39:27)
31-Oct 5th Spinx Run Fest Half Marathon (1:45:35)
14-Nov 2nd Richmond Half-Marathon (1:53:39)
12-Dec Thunder Road Marathon (3:53:40)
My Running PR's:
PR Date, # ran:
1mi: 5:09 Jun-94 (1)
2mi: 14:18 Jul-08 (3)
5k: 22:05 Jan-09 (28)
8k: 37:31 Jun-12 (13)
10k: 45:24 Mar-09 (13)
15k: 1:19:04 May-08 (4)
10mi: 1:18:11 Feb-09 (5)
1mi: 5:09 Jun-94 (1)
2mi: 14:18 Jul-08 (3)
5k: 22:05 Jan-09 (28)
8k: 37:31 Jun-12 (13)
10k: 45:24 Mar-09 (13)
15k: 1:19:04 May-08 (4)
10mi: 1:18:11 Feb-09 (5)
20k: 1:47:25 (1)
13.1: 1:45:35 Oct-09 (13)
30k: 2:39:27 Sept-09 (1)
26.2: 3:53:40 Dec-09 (14)
50k: 5:07 Oct-12 (24)
55k: 7:18 Sept-12 (1)
13.1: 1:45:35 Oct-09 (13)
30k: 2:39:27 Sept-09 (1)
26.2: 3:53:40 Dec-09 (14)
50k: 5:07 Oct-12 (24)
55k: 7:18 Sept-12 (1)
8 Hours: 40 miles (4)
40 Miles: 8:30 May-11 (1)
12hr: 52.7mi Jun-12 (1) (actual time: 10:38)
40 Miles: 8:30 May-11 (1)
12hr: 52.7mi Jun-12 (1) (actual time: 10:38)
2 comments:
Brian, I had never even heard of the Barkley until this issue of Runners World. I was simply in awe of the story and the race overall. Just an incredible experience. Like you I don't think I'm up to that kind of punishment.
Amazing to think that people finish that. Check out http://pwimberly.blogspot.com/2011/04/barkley-2011.html
for some more detailed descriptions on a 1-loop (19 hour) experience!
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