Decisions…
For the last several weeks I’ve had my eye on a race-Dunes 50K and Heavy Half in Jonathan Dickinson State Park, here in South Florida. According to the website: “Not just a race, it’s an epic adventure. Experience scenic overlooks, creek crossings and rolling sand dunes, where you will encounter the, “Dunes of Heaven and Hell “. 11,000 acres, 16 natural communities, including sand pine scrub, pine flatwoods, mangroves, and river swamps turning your race into a complete natural adventure. Most of the course is run on beautiful single track trails winding throughout this wild and scenic park.” If you’ve been reading this blog, you know I’m loving trail running these days. This race sounds intriguing- but I have the choice of a 50K or half marathon. I’ve been going back and forth between the two distances… 50K Option I’ve always wanted to run an ultra. Most trail ultras in Florida are in the central or northern part of the state, but this one is about an hour’s drive from my house! I could go up and do some training runs on the course. Half Marathon Option Who am I kidding? I’m still dealing with plantar fasciitis in my foot and an achy hamstring. Maybe I should focus on rehabbing those instead of training for an ultramarathon. 50K YOLO. If I wait until nothing hurts, then I’ll never do it. I need to just commit to this and work it out. Half Marathon But I could sign up for the half, which takes place on the same trail. It would still be an adventure. 50K It’s not till the end of April… I have plenty of time to train for it. Half Marathon It’s at the end of April and will be hot AF by then! Don’t even think about running a 50K!!! I was going to ask everyone’s opinion while I continue to mull this over… but then I checked the website and saw that the price increases tomorrow. So I signed up…. for the 50K. YOU GUYS, I SIGNED UP FOR A 50K! Now that I’ve made the decision, I’m so psyched! I will fix my foot, heal my hamstring and learn how to deal with the heat. I can do this! Hopefully. If not, I can defer my entry or drop to the half. But let’s not go there- I’m running an ultramarathon in April- woohoo! I’m linking up with Kim and Zenaida for their Tuesday Topics. And, I’m doing #NaBloPoMo2022- check out the list of bloggers participating in this challenge! Do you think I made the right decision….or do you think I’m crazy?