AR Ramblings

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!