Kat Ran Antarctica: Uh-oh Ultra

Somehow, somewhere, the idea was planted that I should run an ultra (read: Rich encouraged me). If I'm trained for a marathon, why not push myself a little further? Limitations have been logistics of cost and travel. Plus, my friends who run ultras run 50 or 100 milers or 50K trail races. I need to start small (as small as an ultra can be, at least). Well today, while looking for directions for a race I have tomorrow, I stumbled upon this:

JC Stone 50K

It is a 50K that, if held next year, will be two weeks after Antarctica (when I hope to be in the best shape of my life). Cost is $20 and it's less than a half an hour away. I can run three marathons and an ultra between October and May, right? We'll find out!

Current race schedule:

End of October: MCM

Beginning of March: Antarctica

End of March: 50K

Beginning of May: Pittsburgh (not official yet, but everyone says it'll back in 2009)

401 Views Tags: marathon, 50k, ultra_marathon, marine_corps_marathon, pittsburgh_marathon, antarctica_marathon

Apr 24, 2008 9:03 AM

Active Toby says:

Here are some race calendars to bookmark for reference:

www.ultrarunning.com/ultra/calendar/ma.shtml

www.trailrunner.com/calendar/2008_calendar_by_state.htm

Apr 24, 2008 11:38 AM

DCtoPgh says in response to Active Toby:

Toby, I understand it's your job and I really appreciate those links, but I most definitely do not need any additional encouragement!!

Apr 24, 2008 11:58 AM

Active Toby says in response to DCtoPgh:

Hahaha, well what would you think if I said I think the 50K you're looking at is too close to your Antarctica trip?

Apr 24, 2008 12:49 PM

I'd say you're absolutely right!! I'm not signed up (yet), it's only and idea, and crazier things have been done. Don't worry, being a therapist, I know lots of people to help counsel me on a potentially bad decision!!! (And yes, I know therapists who are runners!)

Apr 30, 2008 10:42 AM