Friday I did the run-commute to-and-fro making sure I began Saturday on semi-fatigued legs. Plan was to run 24 with the SD100 training group and an additional 19 on my own for 43 on the day. I was stoked for a solid pace because this crew of ultra runners is legit--some are training for WS100, SD100 and AC100.
I was on the road by 6 am to Cuyamaca State Park and 49 miles into my 50-mile drive I realized I forgot my running shoes. During my long drive back to SD, I was really upset with myself for making such a careless mistake, especially since I had to run solo all day because of it.
I stopped at my house to find my shoes, drove to Peñasquitos Canyon and started running at 8:30 am. It must have been 80 degrees down in the canyon and temps continued to rise. My legs were solid, but I barely managed 26 miles because I was nauseous from the heat.
Sunday, while Marie was at tearing it up at the San Diego Mud Run, I warmed up with a few miles in Lopez Canyon and then stopped by to watch Airey race in a criterium. After that, I returned to Peñasquitos Canyon for more punishment. I was happy to get 13 more hot miles in and called it quits with 16 on the day, 70 for the week and only 10 shy of my original goal.
4/11: 14M
4/12: 26M
4/13: 16M
It was good for me to go back-to-back-to-back and its a great sign that my legs never got tired or sore. The conditions from the weekend took a lot out of me but it was a firm reminder of the challenge that I’m committed to for the next 8 weeks.
Updated Training Schedule:
4/18: 14M Run-commute
4/19: 33M Noble Canyon Trail
4/20: 9M Mission Trails Regional Park
4/25: 14M Run-commute
4/26: 26+24= 50M Cuyamaca State ParkCuyamaca State Park
4/27: 4M (Marie--La Jolla 13.1)
5/2: 14M Run-commute
5/3: TBD
5/4: 20M Lake Hodges
5/9: 14M Run-commute
5/10: 52M Peñasquitos Canyon (PCT?)
5/11: 18M Mission Trails Regional Park
5/16: 14M Run-commute
5/17: 30M Cuyamaca State Park
5/18: 20M Lake Hodges
5/23: 14M Run-commute
5/24: 24M Pacific Crest Trail
5/25: 13M Peñasquitos Canyon
5/30: 14M Run-commute
5/31: 9M
6/1: 0! (Marie--SD Rock 'n' Roll)
6/2: Memorial Day
6/5: Steve arrives
6/7: SD100
6/8: SD100
Will I get the Silver Buckle for a sub-24 hour finish?
The Bronze buckle for a sub-31 hour finish?
Or DNF?
Stay tuned for updates as I continue to train my body and mind for the San Diego 100 Mile Endurance Run on June 7-8.
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in response to: DCtoPgh
Hey thanks Kat! The race is going to be here before we know it--50 days. That's not a lot of time but I am confident enough that if I generally stick to this schedule, I'll have what it takes to endure the 100 miles. My first 50 back in August was the hardest, most painful experience of my life and I promised myself I'd never be so unprepared again. I've made significant improvements since and although there's no telling what can happen during a race of this distance, I still feel like I've got (or will have by then) what it takes. Much of my motivation at this point comes from being nervous that I won't finish. You know what I mean?
Jay Silvio
Given all the training you are logging, you'll get that silver buckle. Keep it up and "press on".
Toby... sorry you forgot your shoes! I bet you won't make that mistake twice
It's awesome you're being creative about getting your miles in and are able to do so without getting fatigued! I'm so excited to hear about your progress leading up to the race... thanks for being such an inspiration!