Haven't entered anything for awhile, but I have been having some very good training. Two big weeks in a row including a 24/28 mile back-to-back weekend. Had my 4th ever 100 mile week and a follow up 90 mile week. I also started some hill training once a week. I'm doing this with my weight vest of 10 pounds. First week was a 40 minute hill session and a 50 minute session in week 2. Both times I have felt pretty good the next day. I want to continue these hill sessions up until the Hennepin Hundred.
This coming weekend is my first big test to see just where I am at. It is the Christmas In July 6 Hour. It is also a night run starting at midnight. Registration is closed until race day and they published the entrants list. The weird thing is that it turns out I am the oldest runner in the race. I am really surprised about that. The 12 Hour has one person my age and the 24 Hour has two people my age plus a 74 year old and an 80 year old. I really feel that if I run like I think I can, I could actually contend for the podium if the race goes anything like last year. Third place ran 35 miles. My top goal is 36 miles (6 miles per hour), so that put me right in the mix. My middle goal would be 33 miles and my satisfaction goal would be to just get on 50K (31 miles). So we will see.
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