YES! I completed the Skunk Ape 50 mile race. It may come as no surprise that it was one of the hardest things I’ve ever done in my life. Full recap coming on Tuesday! For now, I’m linking up with Kim and Deborah for the Weekly Rundown. Here’s how the week went:
Sunday
Easter Sunday! I slept in, ate waffles, did some cooking for dinner, and then in the afternoon got out for a trail run:
This run felt good! I ran 4 miles in my new trail shoes, and then changed into my road shoes (which I’ve been doing most of my runs in) and ran another half mile. I just wanted to compare the two- the shoes are slightly different (although I can’t even explain how) but neither pair is more or less comfortable than the other. Decision made! I will wear my trail shoes for the race.
Monday
Upper body strength (featuring the pull up bar) and Caroline Girvan deadbug workout.
Tuesday
In the morning I did a Caroline Girvan abs workout. After work my daughter and I went to the gym, where I ran 3 miles on the treadmill.
I’m wearing long sleeves because I’m trying to keep myself hot on every run, even in the AC- it’s supposed to be 92 on race day. (Spoiler alert- it got up to 94).
Wednesday
Mobility work and upper body strength. I went to the chiropractor, and then had a 90 minute nap! Good day.
Thursday
Last (very easy, 2 mile) run before the race. As I was heading out the door my daughter called out helpfully “Don’t break anything!” Er, thanks- I’ll try not to.
Friday
Pack. Work. Drive to Ocala- this is it!
Saturday
50 mile race!!!!! Sooooooo happy I finished.
Sunday
Oof- this is going to be hideous. I’m SO sore, and I have to drive four hours home. Oh well- it was all worth it!
How was your week?
Do you have any races or big events coming up?
12 Responses
YOU DID It!!!! (And the crowd goes wild!!) I can’t wait to hear all the deets!!!
JENNY. YOU DID IT! I just had a feeling this was “the one”, but you cannot imagine how excited I was to wake up this morning and see your post in my feed.
I cannot wait for a recap. Gah. I’m so, so happy this morning, Jenny.
Drive safe and enjoy that Coke 🙂
Hooray!!!! 🎉 🙌🥳👏 Way to go Jenny!!!
Congrats Jenny! I cannot wait for the recap!!!
Congrats on finishing it, Jenny!! Looking forward to reading all the details!
HECK YEAH YOU DID IT!!!!!
Dream big dream, do work, get reward. Rinse and repeat. Every single day of your life!
Hooray. I was tracking you and worried that the course was 54 miles.
Glad it was worth it.
Now you can relax.
I ran a 5k in the pouring rain. And next weekend another 5k in 90 degrees.
Yay! So happy for you!
Hooray!! You did it!! I’m so happy for you! But oof – 94 is HOT!! I can’t wait to read all the details. I hope you got a giant Coke Zero after the race!!
I am planning to do a 10 mile race in sept. I haven’t built up any mileage yet though. I was starting to run again, then I got a virus. Then I was doing run/walks and I got ANOTHER virus. Hopefully I have a healthy stretch ahead because this is ridiculous!!
Yay!!!
I am so happy to see this! Thanks for giving us the headline before you head home. Can’t wait for the full report!
LOL on your daughter’ “advice” — gotta love ‘em.
Yesssss!!! Go Jenny!!! So happy to see this and cannot wait to read your report! Drink alllll the Coke on your drive home. 😜
Congratulations! Sometime last year you wrote on your blog about something you believe that others don’t was that you could run an ultramarathon. You are right!