It looks like you're new here. If you want to get involved, click one of these buttons!
Sign In RegisterIt looks like you're new here. If you want to get involved, click one of these buttons!
Had an amazing weekend! Began on Friday with the shock of finding @Tad_M on my doorstep. I was very very confused. @Craig_D did a really good job of keeping that one close to the vest.
The race on Saturday went well. All three of us had our longest runs of the year. My goal was 8 laps and I managed that. The weather was a little warm and sunny, but no smoke or thunderstorms. The communal jar of Vaseline was a real lifesaver. In the evening we enjoyed the fuck our of hot tub (sorry @wchevron no pics), pizza, and beers.
I'll share my dad's video once he posts it.
Not sure what the future holds for this "event" but I've got some vague plans.
24 hours to go!
My recruiting efforts fell a little flat. Had one dude from work (a legit ultra-marathoner) almost convinced to come, but he's planning a 120km/12hr training run so the backyard format wasn't tough enough for him. I had two dad's from my kids' swim team interested, but they are both out of town this weekend. Then I have a couple neighbors who are definitely interested in beers post-race. I think for next year's poster I'll have to show a little more skin.
My dad is really bored these days so he's ridiculously excited to see the three of us slog around for hours. He's planning on documenting the race and is even brining his drone, so you can all look forward to that video dropping on youtube in a week or so.
@Craig_D large
I went on a Caribbean cruise with the whole family and managed to gain just 6 lbs. I did do one 10km run on the track on the boat, but there just wasn't time to exercise (and so much time to eat and drink!). Anyway, I'll do my best to be back at my April 1st weight by May 1st (204) and call that victory.
@Tad_M said:
As soon as you are ready for this to be the Ode to Laz Alberta Backyard Ultra, the licensing deal is ready. This is amazing! Good luck runners (and hoverboarders).
Ode to Tad has a nice ring to it.