Registration for the Uwharrie Mountain Run opened Nov. 1. I signed up for my second attempt at breaking the 8hr mark in the 40 miler. This year, my attempt was foiled by an evil, Gatorade-induced, stomach-cramping, pukefest at about mile 30. But that’s another post. I have no idea how Gatorade can be so popular in ultra-distance races. It messes with my stomach every time. For some reason I’d thought that maybe it would be different if I only drank a little of it. Stupid, stupid, stupid. The clock was 8:37 when I finally crossed the finish line.
I haven’t been doing any long-distance running since PQ earlier this year, but have kept my base fitness up. I hoping that 3 months will be enough to break the 8hr mark with no troubles this time. Vonda has signed up for the 8 miler and will be training with me, so that should help me stick to the training schedule through the winter.
I think Ernie and Brian will be there again this year as well. It’s a very fun race. 100% singletrack running on your choice of a 8, 20, or 40 mile course. Registration filled up early last year, so if you’re thinking of signing up (and you should), do it now!
I’m already waiting on registration for the next one to open. I’d run the 20 this year if spots were available.