No races since the Muck Ruckus a few weeks back, but lots and lots of training - trail runs, ski hill repeats and long runs around the cities. As Superior 50 is just 2 weeks away now, my plan is to work hard the rest of this week - hopefully without overtraining - and take next week off nearly completely, maybe a short 1 or 2 runs around the lake/neighborhood just because I'll go crazy trying to take off that many days in a row.
I've spent a ridiculous amount of money trying all sorts of gear - vests, waist packs, double bottles, visors, socks, etc. I'm pretty sure I know what my gear will be the day of the race, probably just a couple tweaks left to figure out. I have my fuel plan pretty much worked out as well, although I know I'm going to learn a lot on the trail and I can just be as prepared as possible knowing to expect the unexpected.
My ultimate goal is of course to just finish, with the bonus goal of under 14 hours which is right at middle-of-the-pack. I plan on going out slow but not too slow as I want to get as far as I can in the daylight, hopefully not using the lamp at all.
After the Voyageur marathon in July, I was pretty beat but I'm certainly in better shape now, as well as much more educated on fueling/hydration/pacing. I also bought some Tailwind nutrition I'll try out this week. If all goes well I'll carry that with me throughout the race.
I'm trying to not get too far ahead of myself as hell, maybe I'll hate this and not want to do another one (but I highly doubt it...), but I've for sure been looking around a the other races over the next few months and into next year.
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