Luck, Dry Socks and Band Aids

After having fun with some late summer trail races(13.1 and 22 miles) and getting burnt out on the shorter stuff, I'm excited to look towards a "Longer" racing schedule for early 2009. I think I've run enough 5k and 10ks for a handful of people, so it's time for me to "Just Go Long".

Inspired by a healthy and well supported trail/ultra scene and the beautiful peaks and valleys of the Pacific Northwest, I've found 3, yes 3, 50ks that I want to take on. I say "take on" as a few of these might end up being as bloody or as painful as a UFC fight. To top it off, I want to take a legit shot at running a decent marathon as a season finale(or death march).

Never one for moderation, I'm all in, here is a my 2009 Winter/Spring Racing Schedule:

1/03 Lake Sammish 1/2 Marathon
1/10 Bridle Trails 50k
2/07 Orcas Island 50k
3/01 Honey Wagon 1/2 Marathon
3/21 CHUCKANUT 50K.(The real deal-tough course and some ultra studs will be lacing up!)
5/03 Eugene or Vancouver International Marathon(Goal 2:42)

Nicola is of course worried that I might keel over and die at one of these events, so I've gotta take it easy:) I've assured her that my preparations will be both diligent and mindful of the future(nice Jedi-ism).

Wish me luck, send dry socks and band aids!!!