Yesterday, I teased about what I am planning to do for the rest of the year. I talked about trying some different things, and the next thing I am tackling is a big one.  I have signed up to do the Baker Trail Ultrachallenge, which is a 50 mile ultramarathon.

Ever since I ran the length of the Rachel Carson trail during the Covid pandemic, I have wanted to try and do an ultramarathon.  I looked at several races, but eventually settled on the Baker Trail Ultrachallenge, because it is local to me.  

It is going to be a challenge, because I have only six weeks to prepare.  I am in really good shape after doing Ironman 70.3 Musselman, but I need to get more miles in my legs.  During my training for Musselman, I only ran a maximum of 33 miles in a week.  I need to spend less time cycling, and more time running.

I had hoped to run on trails today, but unfortunately my bike wreck still has me feeling a little sore.  I am much better today, so hopefully I can get a small run in tomorrow.

After the ultramarathon, which is a big one, my next event will be SwimRun NC in October with my wife.  That will not be the end of my year. I have two more events I am planning to do after that.