50 Miles or Bust
I signed up for the 80 kilometer (49.7 miles) Fidelitas Night Run last night. The event starts at 5 p.m. on June 24th and runs through the night. Participants have to cross 18 checkpoints before allotted cut-off times.
The cutoffs are calcuated using a pace of about 5K/hour or 12:00/K (19:19/M).
A few facts:
- Participants are required to carry a flashlight after dark and wear a reflective vest or strips on their clothing.
- Getting in a car during any part of the race will result in automatic disqualification.
- Pacers or bicycle escorts are allowed, but must be pre-registered and must bring their own support (drinks, food etc.).
- Aid will be provided at all 18 checkpoints, approximately every 5K.
My Goal
To cross the finish line any way I can in under 16 hours (the cutoff). I've been practicing my crawling techniques ;-)
Comments
DATE: 7:45 AM
woohoo! this is exciting, jack! i've always wanted to do an all night event like this. good luck!
Posted by: jeff | July 5, 2006 11:54 PM
DATE: 1:01 PM
Yaaaaaaay!!!!! You're gonna make it straight up!!!!!
Posted by: Lora | July 5, 2006 11:54 PM
DATE: 7:12 PM
Wow, 49.7 miles! That's a whole lotta miles! Gotta love your foresight--crawling techniques! Genius!
Posted by: carmen | July 5, 2006 11:54 PM
DATE: 7:32 AM
Congratulations Jack. I know signing up and commiting yourself is huge step in and of itself. I bet you won't even be crawling by the finish.
Posted by: robtherunner | July 5, 2006 11:54 PM
DATE: 1:30 AM
Wow, 50 miles. I've never run more than 10 miles. What kind of pace do you set, compared to your 10K pace? And, you're living in Germany, to boot? When we lived in Germany I wasn't as adventurous.
Posted by: Dr. Forbush | July 5, 2006 11:54 PM
DATE: 6:08 AM
WOW! That's so awesome, it sounds like a great race!!
Posted by: Rae | July 5, 2006 11:54 PM
DATE: 6:20 AM
awesome!! that is quite a goal, but i'm sure you'll make it!
Posted by: jeanne | July 5, 2006 11:54 PM
DATE: 1:46 AM
WOO HOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Just keep putting one foot in front of the other, or like Rob says, smile, eat a gu, and keep going.(did you get your wife's blessing?)
Posted by: angie's pink fuzzy | July 5, 2006 11:54 PM