Running With Jack

My drop bag is packed and I’m really to run 50 miles! Too bad I have to wait until 5:00 p.m. on Saturday (sigh!). The weather report is calling for a warm 27C/81F, with lots of sunshine. Tack on a few degrees on the hot, un-shaded, asphalt bike paths that make up a large part of the first 20K of the race and you have the makings of a hot race.

I have been studying the race course map to refresh my memory, I find that a good knowledge of the course is very beneficial when the going gets tough. I am really looking forward to the run, there are four other members of my running club running the entire race, plus four others running the 4-person relay.

With race day looking quite warm I plan on taking it easy the first 2-3 hours, then trying to pick up the pace a bit when it cools down - or worst case at least try to maintain a good pace as long as possible.

I’m going to do my best to try to beat my 9:25 finish time from last year, if not, then whenever I’m done. Wish me luck!