Mountain Mist Mindset
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e_phemerartPositives:
in the last year since my first DNF attempt at the Mountain Mist trail Run 50K...
--I've worked on strength training; have seen some overall improvement, as well as being able to better handle the Waterline climb because of it.
--I have better (for me) fitting trail shoes than what I wore last year. (which hopefully I won't lose in the mud, and even more hopefully will make me less likely to slip and trip and draw serious blood like last year!)
--I've done lots more training runs on the Monte Sano trails this past year, and so I "know* the terrain better. Note to directionally impaired self: PAY ATTENTION TO COURSE MARKERS ANYWAY!
--I love running at Monte Sano and Goat Trail is my favorite! This is my "home Ultra". :)
--I have sucessfully participated in several Monte Sano trail races (McKay's Hollow Madness and Dizzy 50's)
--I've also run several other regional trail races. (Black Warrior 50K, Twisted Ankle Trail Marathon, Norris Dam Hard Trail Run 50K, Chattanooga Mountains Stage Race 3 day/60 miles)
--I've done three single distance races of 50 miles or over. (think all the above and under my feet means I'm not a rank Ultra newbie anymore, but I have yet to meet the challenge of the Mountain Mist)
--I've got more local running buddies and family/crew support; hey, it all helps!
Worried abouts:
--I'm overweight (menopause hit me hard this year; well, that's my excuse anyway for currently being an Athena-I-don't-wanna-be)
--I ran a 24 hour/77 mile event three weeks ago; have I recovered suffuciently?
--I've always been slow, I'm still slow, and so still woried about the time cutoffs in the Mountain Mist.
Race Goals:
--to enjoy myself, the day, the trail, the other runners.
--to be Zen grateful and graceful about whatever race day gives me.
--to challenge my limits and push hard (while see above!)
--to make time cutoffs #1 & #2...and so be able to tackle Waterline (so I can see how much improvement I have made from last year)
--to make time cut off #3 and so be able to FINISH the race!
Vanity & Comfort Frets:
--What should I wear to the race? LOL..I'm not quite the running equivilent of tennis star "Venus Williams'" OMGawd level of attire*, but I am a rather colorful character and will admit I get a kick out of dressing funky.! I've got purple hair and a reputation to continue! :)
-- it's going to be cold on race day, have to decide how to layer up. Remember: race bib has to be worn on front and visible at Aid Stations and checkpoints.
--have to decide which darn (but not darned) socks to wear. So far, "blister free" footwear escapes me.
*Venus in all her glory: http://news.yahoo.com/nphotos/Venus-Williams-and-Outfits/ss/events/sp/011811venusoutfits#photoViewer=/ydownload_getty/20110118/photos_net_web_sp/1295368638
in the last year since my first DNF attempt at the Mountain Mist trail Run 50K...
--I've worked on strength training; have seen some overall improvement, as well as being able to better handle the Waterline climb because of it.
--I have better (for me) fitting trail shoes than what I wore last year. (which hopefully I won't lose in the mud, and even more hopefully will make me less likely to slip and trip and draw serious blood like last year!)
--I've done lots more training runs on the Monte Sano trails this past year, and so I "know* the terrain better. Note to directionally impaired self: PAY ATTENTION TO COURSE MARKERS ANYWAY!
--I love running at Monte Sano and Goat Trail is my favorite! This is my "home Ultra". :)
--I have sucessfully participated in several Monte Sano trail races (McKay's Hollow Madness and Dizzy 50's)
--I've also run several other regional trail races. (Black Warrior 50K, Twisted Ankle Trail Marathon, Norris Dam Hard Trail Run 50K, Chattanooga Mountains Stage Race 3 day/60 miles)
--I've done three single distance races of 50 miles or over. (think all the above and under my feet means I'm not a rank Ultra newbie anymore, but I have yet to meet the challenge of the Mountain Mist)
--I've got more local running buddies and family/crew support; hey, it all helps!
Worried abouts:
--I'm overweight (menopause hit me hard this year; well, that's my excuse anyway for currently being an Athena-I-don't-wanna-be)
--I ran a 24 hour/77 mile event three weeks ago; have I recovered suffuciently?
--I've always been slow, I'm still slow, and so still woried about the time cutoffs in the Mountain Mist.
Race Goals:
--to enjoy myself, the day, the trail, the other runners.
--to be Zen grateful and graceful about whatever race day gives me.
--to challenge my limits and push hard (while see above!)
--to make time cutoffs #1 & #2...and so be able to tackle Waterline (so I can see how much improvement I have made from last year)
--to make time cut off #3 and so be able to FINISH the race!
Vanity & Comfort Frets:
--What should I wear to the race? LOL..I'm not quite the running equivilent of tennis star "Venus Williams'" OMGawd level of attire*, but I am a rather colorful character and will admit I get a kick out of dressing funky.! I've got purple hair and a reputation to continue! :)
-- it's going to be cold on race day, have to decide how to layer up. Remember: race bib has to be worn on front and visible at Aid Stations and checkpoints.
--have to decide which darn (but not darned) socks to wear. So far, "blister free" footwear escapes me.
*Venus in all her glory: http://news.yahoo.com/nphotos/Venus-Williams-and-Outfits/ss/events/sp/011811venusoutfits#photoViewer=/ydownload_getty/20110118/photos_net_web_sp/1295368638
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Date: 2011-01-23 12:20 am (UTC)