RunningAHEAD - Topic: First ultramarathon

Run To Win

#2867

posted: 9/17/2007 at 12:04 PM
modified: 9/17/2007 at 12:05 PM

I ran my first race longer than a marathon a bit over a week ago, the Pisgah 50k. It takes place in a 13,500+ acre forest in New Hampshire. It was a lot of fun; I think I might try to work out getting back there next year for the 23k. I managed to place 5th of 90 or so people. If you are interested in reading about it and have a lot of time on your hands: http://news.runtowin.com/2007/09/09/breaking-the-marathon-barrier.html http://news.runtowin.com/2007/09/11/pisgah-50k-pre-race-review-2007.html http://news.runtowin.com/2007/09/13/pisgah-50k-race-review-2007.html http://news.runtowin.com/2007/09/14/pisgah-50k23k-trail-races-2007-race-results.html http://news.runtowin.com/2007/09/14/pisgah-50k-trail-race-2007-post-race-review.html

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joe_h

The voice of mile 18

posted: 9/17/2007 at 12:12 PM

is this up Mt. Pisgah??!!??! Shocked

I did a trail run up Mt. Pisgah as a kid and it was brutual going up and down that mutha. but I loved it. hmm always wanted to do an ultra. hmmmm

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Mississippi

posted: 9/17/2007 at 12:22 PM

Quote from joe_h on 9/17/2007 at 12:12 PM:

is this up Mt. Pisgah??!!??! I did a trail run up Mt. Pisgah as a kid and it was brutual going up and down that mutha. but I loved it. hmm always wanted to do an ultra. hmmmm

Hmmm. You'd better drink extra water, starting NOW. Big grin

Michelle

Mississippi

posted: 9/17/2007 at 12:24 PM

Quote from Run To Win on 9/17/2007 at 12:04 PM:

I ran my first race longer than a marathon a bit over a week ago, the Pisgah 50k. It takes place in a 13,500+ acre forest in New Hampshire. It was a lot of fun; I think I might try to work out getting back there next year for the 23k. I managed to place 5th of 90 or so people.

Congratulations! I read the one article and will read the others too! Very impressive. Smile

Michelle

jlynnbob

You'll ruin your knees!

posted: 9/17/2007 at 12:25 PM

Well, congratulations, Ultramarathoner! Glad you enjoyed it and tasted what is beyond the 26.2. The small format and comraderie is quite refreshing! Lynn B

""...the truth that someday, you will go for your last run. But not today—today you got to run." - Matt Crownover (after Western States)

Run To Win

#2867

posted: 9/17/2007 at 1:33 PM

Quote from joe_h on 9/17/2007 at 12:12 PM:

is this up Mt. Pisgah??!!??! I did a trail run up Mt. Pisgah as a kid and it was brutual going up and down that mutha. but I loved it. hmm always wanted to do an ultra. hmmmm

Yep, it is up (and down) Mt. Pisgah. It wasn't quite that brutal; there were some places that were a lot steeper than I'm used to since I mostly run roads (and a car could definitely not have done all of the inclines even without the trees and roots and rocks) but I wouldn't classify it as much past "New England Rolling Terrain"... It was certainly well worth doing.

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btb1490

posted: 9/18/2007 at 9:46 AM

Pretty darn impressive first ultra. I dunno, I think I'd call that area a little more than just rolling hills! Well done!

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First ultramarathon - Pisgah 50k (Read 1083 times)