The Road to HURT
11/05/07 09:43 PM *Adventure
The HURT 100 mile race is in January with 24,000 feet
of climbing and just as much descending. Historically
only about 25% of those starting the race have
finished and only a half-dozen or so in my age group
have ever finished. There are roots and rocks and mud
and steep hills and drop-offs, and frequently rain,
but what trips most people up isn't the roots and
rocks but the 36 hour time limit.
My training is going well, October was my third highest mileage month ever (though at 239, not that high by ultra-runner standards) and I got some speedwork and hill training in. I'll be looking to do more miles, more hills and more speedwork in November. The Quad Dipsea should help with the hillwork.
My training is going well, October was my third highest mileage month ever (though at 239, not that high by ultra-runner standards) and I got some speedwork and hill training in. I'll be looking to do more miles, more hills and more speedwork in November. The Quad Dipsea should help with the hillwork.
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