Last weekend was Glass House 100. That marks a year since I last completed an ultra. It makes me sad to think that. Last year I managed to complete my first ultra (a 50km) and then go on to do 96k at Kokoda Challenge and 100k at glass house. This year I don't even think I have completed a race. Such a horrible realisation has made me decide to enter the 50km at Washpool in October. After that, I am going to do some baby length triathlons and build up to a reasonable distance tri by February. I would love to do a half iron man one day, but that is quite far in the future. I also have this crazy idea that I might do the 100km at Alpine Challenge next March, but I think I will reassess that idea a little closer to the date.
Despite being disappointed about my disappointing year of running, I very much enjoyed Glass House. This year I got to crew for Chris who was doing his first 100km. Crewing is quite interesting and fun - you get to check out all the outfits, meet some lovely new people who also seem to like following runners around in their cars, eat your runners yummy food because he thinks not eating will save him time and, most importantly, watch the progress of runners throughout the race. Chris finished in 13:22. Quite fast for a 100km, quite awesome for his first 100km. I am very proud of him.
Today I did a 10km road run without any shin pain. Things are looking up. Small steps, deep breaths. Can't wait for Washpool!
Yay Ruru! You were awesome crew. I bet you didn't even throw out any items of clothing post-race. I can't wait to have your company at Alpine :D :D :D
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