The Blog Returns! Reflecting on RYCO and plans for December.

     Hey everyone,
     First of all, I would like to apologize for leaving the blog behind for so long.  After Run Your Can Off, I needed some time to crash and just get away from it for a little bit.  Mind you, I am definitely getting back into the running groove, and figured that as such, I needed to actually post on the blog.

    So, as you might be able to guess from the picture, I completed RYCO and got the medal.  I managed to get 25 laps in just under six hours.  That translates to just over 50K (or 31 miles and change for those of you who do not speak metric).  A few observations.  First of all, that little hill that seems so innocuous at the beginning seems like a cliff by about lap 18 or 19.  Secondly, running for that long is pretty hard work.  There were times where my legs started to feel like jelly, but I pushed on.  (Seriously, I need to get into better shape).  Nonetheless, I am very glad I did it, and I am fairly happy considering that was my first ultramarathon distance.  I am also glad that the event helped the local food shelf.  Plus, I made a few new friends, which is always good!
     So here is what's next for me.  I'm currently working my way back into decent high-mileage (for me) weeks - hoping to get over 40 miles for this week by Sunday.  For the next month, I will be balancing this with holiday obligations.  I don't have any races I have signed up for yet, but stay tuned, as I do have plans for next year.  (For those in the know, your discretion is appreciated).  I do plan on posting to the blog regularly-ish.  As it is the holiday season, I may do a few product reviews.  Of course if anyone has any suggestions about content, I am all ears.  Until next time, I have to run.  Take care everyone.