A day from now I will have begun a new challenge, starting an ultra marathon: the Whistler 50-miler.
Why? Simply because I can.
I am not yet ready to move on from triathlon. It’s still is ‘my’ sport. Running though is one skill that I’d like to develop.
And the reality is that as winter approaches - rather fast I might add - it’s run outside or spin indoors.
The forecast for tomorrow is cold, wintry conditions. A low of minus 7 and a high of plus 2. Little wind and cloudy with sunny breaks. The key will be the lack of wind.
I still haven’t made a final decision on what to wear. However, the four-lap course provides easy access to my ‘special needs’ bag and I’ll be able to swap clothes as the day progresses.
I’ve been encouraged to run this distance by Margreet who has been eyeing this event for months. And by our Aussie mate Dessie who targeted this race in particular and has journeyed here for it.
My objective is to finish. I have some time ideas but it’s uncharted territory. I see it akin to heading out the door without a watch. The first lap is 17km and it will be in the early morning darkness given the 6am start. The 'remaining' three laps are 21km each.
It will be a long run. The farthest I have run so far is a standard marathon.
I am looking for it to redefine what I see as a long effort as Margreet's previous ultras have for her, and to kickstart my training for 2012.
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