I’m not quite ready to give up on my personal vision quest to qualify for Boston. I felt like it was definitely within reach at Madison, and I think under the right conditions I can find my elusive five minutes. So, to that end, I’ve signed up for the Napa Marathon in early March, which is fairly flat and fast. I’ve been continuing with my Tuesday track sessions and once I get back from a three week jaunt to Asia (pictures to follow) I will dial in the mileage.
After some consideration I think I am going to get a pair of the much ballyhooed Nike Vaporfly’s, too. I never thought I’d spend $250 on a pair of running shoes, simply out of principal, but literally everyone who I’ve spoken with says that they are fast as advertised and worth the investment, particularly if I am hunting a time, which I am.
The rest of the “season” will likely include a return to American River 50 miler in May and then Rio Del Lago 100 miler in the fall. Big gulp on that one but I feel like I am ready to make the leap. In all likelihood, I will need another 50k or 50 miler in the Summer but not sure yet what that might be (possibly Headlands 50k, solely because it’s literally in my backyard).
Oh and then I am hoping to wrap 2019 with a “fun run” at California International Marathon. My friend Nick, Wiley and I ran this 10 years ago, and my man Nick is going through a bit of a hard time right now with the big C. If he’s recovered by then – a big if – I’d love to run CIM hand in hand with him not for time, but as a big F you to the C. We will see on that one but in the meantime, I’d like to ask you all to send good vibes to my boy Nick, who’s a very good dude.
Perpetual Motion 