So i've been sick for about a week and a half now, so I really haven't run in the least. I used to get chest colds every november for as long as I remember and know that any amount of running is a bad idea. Today is probably my second to last day of being sick so I decided it was ok to go for a run to clear out the last of the nastiness. Not to mention the blue sky was beckoning me. You know when you are called out on a gorgeous day, and you think wow this is going to be a great run. I knew better of course and it was a bit of a struggle with the lungs in rough shape, however the body held up well.
In other news, i've been having some motivational problems lately, for reasons not entirely running related, so on my run today I decided I just need to commit to something and that should give me the little push I need. I also figured, the bigger the goal(read: extreme) the better, for someone like me. I had already been playing with the idea of doing the Knee Knacker 30mi ultra trail run across the north shore mountains, and I think i'm going to take the plunge and sign up. Unfortunately there is a lottery so I might not get in. There is a provision for people who "may contribute to the competitiveness of the race" however I haven't done many trail races in my time, all I have going for me are the marathon credentials which are seriously outdated. Anyhow, i'll hope for the best. Its going to be pretty badass thats for sure, and take some serious hill training over the next few months. I knew this day was going to come sooner or later, now its time to commit to it and make a plan. I'm quite excited, but thats easy when there is sun shining and the temperature is mid teens in mid february!
