Giddyup 2008!
the 2007 highlight for me was definately the day i went to the 13000ft virginius pass in the san juan mountains colorado.
with jim, john and tim we were marking the hardrock 100 mile course.
i coped with the climb and the altitude and the scary height remarkably well and it was then that i knew i could actually do this race.
up until then 2007 had been all about trying to achieve a goal that may be unobtainable.
now i know that i want to do it, and can do it.
they just need to let me into the bloody race!!
the toughest footrace in the world...http://www.run100s.com/HR/
other highlights in (maybe) no particular order...
1. gh100: returning to the 100 mile finishline. lots of stories mainly associated with the extreme wet course this year. will never forget going for a swim at javes pool!
2. warwick-glasshouse double. what can i say. it just had to be done. a real 'head-shaker' :) 122km in 6 races in 48hrs. and not to forget the 800km of driving!
3. the prom. just a tough hard core adventure run. just luv it! and that weather!
4. bright 4 peaks. never forget that -8 and 50knot winds near hotham.
5. kepler. just luv that scenery!
6. my first cradle
7. mt coot-tha all trails: now thats a hilly run!
was first to the mt nebo shop at fats fatass on friday.
i guess that meant i won!
chased hubertein and greg up a few hills early to no avail - they sped into the distance.
what did i say about chasing a mountain running rep the other week?
saw them at boombana picnic area 1.5km from the finish where hube met her family - was having a coffee and going home.
greg was going to turn around but came to the 'top' later and got a lift down the mountain.
so i ran on to the finish as fast as my little legs would carry me!
monday: 14km flat 70.00
tuesday: xmas day. ate all day.
wednesday: 14km flat 69.00
thursday: 60min bike
friday: fats fatass 24km 2.32
saturday: nothing
sunday: 60min bike
thanks for all your help and support this year guys.
good luck for 2008.
b2h next sunday.
with jim, john and tim we were marking the hardrock 100 mile course.
i coped with the climb and the altitude and the scary height remarkably well and it was then that i knew i could actually do this race.
up until then 2007 had been all about trying to achieve a goal that may be unobtainable.
now i know that i want to do it, and can do it.
they just need to let me into the bloody race!!
the toughest footrace in the world...http://www.run100s.com/HR/
other highlights in (maybe) no particular order...
1. gh100: returning to the 100 mile finishline. lots of stories mainly associated with the extreme wet course this year. will never forget going for a swim at javes pool!
2. warwick-glasshouse double. what can i say. it just had to be done. a real 'head-shaker' :) 122km in 6 races in 48hrs. and not to forget the 800km of driving!
3. the prom. just a tough hard core adventure run. just luv it! and that weather!
4. bright 4 peaks. never forget that -8 and 50knot winds near hotham.
5. kepler. just luv that scenery!
6. my first cradle
7. mt coot-tha all trails: now thats a hilly run!
was first to the mt nebo shop at fats fatass on friday.
i guess that meant i won!
chased hubertein and greg up a few hills early to no avail - they sped into the distance.
what did i say about chasing a mountain running rep the other week?
saw them at boombana picnic area 1.5km from the finish where hube met her family - was having a coffee and going home.
greg was going to turn around but came to the 'top' later and got a lift down the mountain.
so i ran on to the finish as fast as my little legs would carry me!
monday: 14km flat 70.00
tuesday: xmas day. ate all day.
wednesday: 14km flat 69.00
thursday: 60min bike
friday: fats fatass 24km 2.32
saturday: nothing
sunday: 60min bike
thanks for all your help and support this year guys.
good luck for 2008.
b2h next sunday.
posted by undercover brother at 7:17 AM
5 Comments:
Happy New year to my favourite ultra-running Doc. Hope to catch up with you at a few events this year!
What a great year Bro - well done! Can 2008 be better? It better be better!
What a great you had. And 2008 will be even better for you doc. Fingers are crossed that they let you into that race!
All the best for 2008 !
yeah you did good mate. But you need to run more with Mellum.
You had a great year Bro, getting through a lot of tough runs and the body holding together. I think that will give your confidence a boost and give you a good lead in to 2008.
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