This year there should be more runners. Still time to register if you are in the central Illinois area! Anyway, here are the current pre-registration stats:
Solo 8-Hour = 53
Team Relay 8-Hour = 6 teams
Solo 24-Hour = 12
Team Relay 24-Hour = 2 teams
Yes, this year they added a 24 hour run. They start Friday afternoon and finish with the 8-hour runners on Saturday afternoon. Should be pretty cool. My ego will get a nice boost when I pass those poor suckers who've been out there for a long time when I am still fresh. Of course, after 6-7 hours, some of the 24 hour folks may kick my ass!
So, am I ready for this 8-hour race? I am getting in better shape, and have a bit of speed back, but my overall endurance is just missing. I have very few long runs in me this year...but I'm holding onto hope that my Potawatomi 50 mile run (April 9) has left my body and mind with needed endurance and discipline. Come Saturday afternoon, I'll know where I stand in terms of endurance and stamina. My "real" race for this summer is the August 13 Howl at the Moon 8-hour run. Having this 8-hour trail run 3 months before Howl is perfect...it'll give me a baseline for training and should kick start some serious running over the next few weeks. I'm in worse shape than last year at this time, but well-rested. If we get a series of dry days this week, the trails should be in good shape compared to last year. The forecast for the weekend has highs in the mid-70s with a chance of thunderstorms. Delightful.
8 comments:
That all sounds WAY cool! Hope it was a great event!
I'll have a race report next week...I'm both anxious and excited about the CRUD 8-hour trail race!
Chris, Sammy W. dying is very sad...sounds like a case of young talent gets lots of money, drinks too much, bad company...too bad. still remember his amazing oly run.
does your work slow down now that school is out...working alot and long runs do not mix well...good luck sat...would you be happy w/ 40 miles?
jeff
I'd be happy with 40 miles on Saturday.
Chis,
Is this year a totally different loop than last year? It sure looks like it.
Brad
Brad,
They did say it's "changed" but I don't know if it is 100% different.
The course map looks like a lot of it is going to be new. I should do better than last year, but since I barely did a marathon distance last year, it should not be too hard. I just have to beware the chair, and not stop to rest "briefly."
Thinking about trying to run at least part of it in Vibrams, but I haven't decided yet.
Garou,
I'm thinking about a few loops in the Vibrams too...maybe just the "bonus" short laps during the final 45 minutes.
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