My longest distance has been 50 miles, but now I tend to like the 16 to 20 mile distances as it doesn't require as many (or any?) long training runs. I want to be out on the trails every weekend not sitting at home resting or recovering from an injury. I've found as I get older I need to carefully monitor my aches and pains and rest or shorten my mileage, to prevent something minor turning into something major.
Mother's Day hike - 1,000 steps 2013
I like letting my mind rest and not focus on all the tasks I could be doing, instead I enjoy not thinking about my phone, email, Facebook, yardwork.....my only thoughts are 'When will this hill end?' or 'I wonder if I have enough food and water to finish the race'.
If anyone is looking for a hiking or trail running partner send me a message, I would love the company! I've already registered for the Call of the Wilds in August, so I'll need to get some hours on my feet in the next few months. This race is quite challenging, one of the climbs is several miles. Oh....and they call it a marathon but it's really 29.5 miles! This year I hope to cut a few hours off my time by doing some running and then power hiking the climbs. We plan on doing some practice hike/runs of 15ish miles in June if anyone wants to get a preview of the course.
Mother's Day Hike 2014 - Mid State Trail near Martinsburg
With all of that, here are some upcoming trail races I've got my eye on. I've done all of these at some point so if you have a question about anything let me know. Most are hiker friendly and have generous cut off times.
June 6 - Rothrock Trail Challenge
July 26 - Run with the Deer Flies
August 1 - Lost Turkey Trail Ultra
August 16 - Call of the Wilds Marathon
September 12 - Rockin the Knob (Blue Knob)
September 20 - Dam Half
October 11 - Green Monster
Early November - Sweat for the Vets
Black Friday - Hyner training run
Have a great day and get outside!
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