Two years ago I would have NEVER even considered a 100 miler..so much for that  ... It's the only race distance I really want to do anymore. Once you get a taste you will be hooked .

Lol, I've only got 3 marathons under my belt - two of those are trail marathons. the Land Between the Lakes Marathon this past March and the Harmonie Trail Marathon this last Saturday....

I must admit that even though both races were brutal, my recovery was very quick, even quicker this last time. I was back to running this last Tuesday, though they're still easy runs and I'm not doing anything crazy, the mental side isn't quite ready and my physical side is recovering a lot quicker.

I'm going to complain to the HTM RD that they need to add a 3rd loop next year, because apparently I didn't get my ass kicked hard enough.

I'm hoping that while I enjoy the scenery and the trails, the MTE 50 will kick my ass so hard, I won't want to think about running for at least two weeks.

I guess my biggest worry or uncertainty with 100 milers is the commitment, like I register pretty early so once I've registered I've got the training to think about, the weather conditions and any of life's events. But the thought of  planning an all day excursion with something like 2-3 weeks of planning doesn't sound too bad.

I've a 100k next Saturday (in 5 days). I have to admit it did get here kinda quickly.  The problem is my training over the last month has been the worst. I had that cold which I tried to run through then gave up, and now a bought with PF I haven't run a step in a week or so. Just trying to do the last bit of training and tapering on a stationary bike.  I MAY test the foot with a light run next Thursday. At any rate I'm going to be on the start line next Saturday and see if I can baby it through. We'll see .....

 All that trouble sounds really sucky.

I wish you a whole lot of luck in finishing it.

 

Mohican 100. Back to my birth state for a race, and a place I spent some time at as a teenager. 4 loops of trail.. going for a "faster" 100 this time but we shall see.

Awesome! Have a blast and run well! Looking forward to reading about your run afterwards!

 

Hahahaha. I was thinking the same thing. But it would be hard to be around me, too.

Just give me some hard whiskey, or rum... and I will be oh so happy