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LOL. I think I like JP's version. I'll never finish any ultras if I keep prancing around...

North Carolina. They also have the Georgia Death Race nearby. But, if I were a pro-athlete, I would try that too. However, I'm just your garden variety back-of-the-pack runner. I heard if you volunteer on one of the RD's races, you could get credit to run any of his other races. I was thinking of volunteering in the GDR just to see what it's all about.

No. Is there one? His stuff seems mostly comedic parodies or satires.

Strangely, I'm too slow to run marathons. I will probably never make their cut-offs. Hence, I just run ultras. I love to run far and long but I'm not very fast. The secret 10-year goal is to complete an ultra in every state. Optimistically do 5 ultras a year. I've done NJ (50M), IL (50M), IN (50K), NC (50K). Some unsuccessful ones - DNF'd in VA (2x now), AL and SC. DNS in LA. And non-finisher 50M completion for FL so I probably have to redo that. So, it looks like I'm not doing to well lately (VA and SC DNFs were in 2019). I'm looking at a 50K in SC mid-Feb and another 50K mid-Mar in MD. But, haven't signed up yet. Depends on how this GA one goes. I'm just doing East coast races this year. Would love to do Antelope Canyon in the future. West Coast has so many beautiful races.

Ok. Let me try that hidden thingy with what googling "running flapper" got me:

Wow!!! That is totally epic! I'm so jealous! I didn't realize this is in Golden, BC. I used to live in Edmonton, AB.

so, how do you add that hidden thingy? where you have to click to reveal?

Now, that's what I call a successful day... You got stuff done. I went for a run today and my sushi list-of-things is still the same... probably need to add some more..

Following... I've always hiked before I started running. It took over a year to get past the lactate burn in my leg that happens when I run. I asked one of my friends who hikes and runs how he did it. He just said, if it hurts or you're tired, just slow down but keep moving. When it stops hurting, move faster. I still do that today. I get lactate burn on the first 2 miles. It eases up on mile 3. Its gone by mile 4. Yesterday, I hit the runner's high and was in the zone at mile 5 to 6. It might be different for some people, but the key is to continue moving until you are past the lactate burn. If you stop at that point, it will hurt until the next day. Of course, the problem is if you cannot go past mile 4 or your lactate threshhold for whatever reason (time constraint, etc). When I got to this realization, I've been doing 8-12 mile hikes so 4 miles seems pretty short. The only reason I started running was to get to the destination faster. I was quite upset when I calculated the time that I only arrived to my destination just half an hour faster than I would have hiked it. My mind rebelled against the pain for the half hour gain. I'm over that now. There is nothing like the adrenaline rush of a steep downhill run or the sheer joy of an easy run in the woods. There are some stuff you can try like the Galloway run-walk method (run for 30secs, walk for 30secs, etc). You can download a metronome app and set it to a BPM that matches your desired speed. It can work in the background on top of your music. I've heard some good stuff on the zombie run app but I've never tried it. I think anything that distracts you from the pain or "the wall" will help you. Keep trying and you will eventually dial-in your running.

Following... TV is overrated. I haven't paid for cable/tv or own a tv set since 2006. I don't really watch it online either. Sometimes, people talk about TV shows, etc. I may not be able to contribute to the conversation but it really does not bother me. I've started to work on Declutter last year. I've donated most stuff. It's a work in progress but I am on the one-in, one-out method with a bit of Kon-Mari. For example, I bought one winter trail shoes this month. Kon-Mari asks which pair I can thank and let go for all the joys it has given me... that pair goes to the donation bin and hopefully gives joy to another. I'm in a conundrum because I received 2 workout tops and bottom last Christmas. Now, 3 items have to go (new or old). I set them aside in a box and schedule a drop-off every last Sat of the month.

Thanks. Here's to an epic 2020!!!

Following anything running.

Yes. I did a couple last year but I DNF. I'm slow as molasses and can barely make the mid-point/intermediate cut-offs. This one gives you 12 hours so hopefully that's enough time. Which one are you doing in March?

Thanks. I can't seem to run far on roads. This would be up your easy alley as the race is on an MTB track. 3 loops for 50K and 4 loops and change for 50M. However, without your bikes!

Not sure what happened in 2019. 'Got lost in the minutiae of my doubts and fears and the year went by and didn't have much to show for it. For the first challenge of 2020, I need to focus on one big goal, believe, do, and achieve it. Looking back, I realized people saw that I doubted myself and they started doubting me and the doors of possibilities got closed for me. I've signed up for the 50K of the Chehaw Challenge in Albany, GA on Jan 25, 2020. This is so happening. I can positively taste it! No excuses, no doubts! I.can.do.this! Scout's honor!!!

Hey fellow scouts! Everybody must be really busy as it's really quiet here. 'Have a 50K trail race coming up - Jackson County 50/50 in Brownstone, IN on Dec 1st. 'Wish me luck!

There's planning and there's planning... I need to see the big picture ahead to keep me moving and motivated and committed. If I can complete even 50% of these goals, I would consider 2018 a good year. Running Goals: To do better than last year's monthly mileage, 'have to pick a higher number: 2018-Jan: ran 101.72 miles out of 100 miles goal - 2018-Feb: ran 75.78 miles out of 115 miles goal - 2018-Mar: ran 126.66 miles out of 120 miles goal - 2018-Apr: ran 89.35 miles out of 120 miles goal - 2018-May: ran 124.7 miles out of 128 miles goal - pretty close but rested too much after that 50K - 2018-Jun: ran 133.27 miles out of 126 miles goal - 2018-Jul: ran 77.02 miles out of 125 miles goal - 2018-Aug: ran 83.44 miles out of 120 miles goal - 2018-Sep: ran 99.42 miles out of 100 miles goal - - should have run .58 mile more to get that 100 2018-Oct: ran 144.92 miles out of 100 miles - - supercalifragilistic!!! woot! woot! and yes, that .08 of a mile to round up to 145 miles kinda bug me! 2018-Nov: 100 miles 2018-Dec: 100 miles High Point Goals: The plan has always been 4-5 High Points a year and 4-5 ultra races a year. Had to find the best dates to race as well as find ones whose cut-offs I may be able to make. Plus, it has to not cut into the High Point trip dates. May/Jun - Oregon - Mt Hood - - life happens. just couldn't get this done Jul - Montana - Granite Peak - - life happens. just couldn't get this done Aug - Wyoming - Gannett Peak- - life happens. just couldn't get this done Sep - Hawaii - Mauna Kea - - life happens. just couldn't get this done Racing Goals: So, plans may have to go to Plan B. But, a race is better than zero race! May 12, 2018 - Pennsylvania - Dirty German Endurance Fest - (50K) - completed 50K in 08:28:52.887 - Nov 10, 2018 - North Carolina - Lake Norman 30K & 50K Trail Race - completed 50K in 08:54:11 - Have 2 more ultras in December Jun 16-17, 2018 - Ohio - Mohican Trail 100 - (50M) Jul 28, 2018 - Wisconsin - Hot Hilly Hairy Ultra Solo and Relay - (85K or 50K) Oct 27-28, 2018 - Arizona - Javelina Jundred - (100K) Dec 8-9, 2018 - Texas - Brazos Bend 100 - (50M) Other Goals: To do a handstand by end of June - lol, why did I pick June? Why didn't I pick like December? - Sadly this is one of those hobbies that fizzled out. Haven't done anything on this. Be consistent with my gratitude journal - Barely 10% as of Nov2018. Need to do better! Improve my diet - Been trying to do keto but I can't seem to digest all that fat. - I find taking digestive enzyme and pro-biotic seem to help. Still on this keto and want to be fat-adapted.

There's planning and there's planning... I need to see the big picture ahead to keep me moving and motivated. If I can complete even 50% of these goals, I would consider 2018 a good year. To do better than last year's monthly mileage, 'have to pick a higher number: 2018-Jan: ran 101.72 miles out of 100 miles goal 2018-Feb: ran 75.78 miles out of 115 miles goal 2018-Mar: ran 126.66 miles out of 120 miles goal 2018-Apr: ran 89.35 miles out of 120 miles goal - 2018-May: 128 miles 2018-Jun: 126 miles 2018-Jul: 125 miles 2018-Aug: 120 miles 2018-Sep: 100 miles 2018-Oct: 100 miles 2018-Nov: 100 miles 2018-Dec: 100 miles The plan has always been 4-5 high points a year and 4-5 ultra races a year. Had to find the best dates to race as well as find ones whose cut-offs I may be able to make. Plus, it has to not cut into the High Point trip dates. High Point Goals: May/Jun - Oregon - Mt Hood Jul - Montana - Granite Peak Aug - Wyoming - Gannett Peak Sep - Hawaii - Mauna Kea Racing Goals: May 12, 2018 - Pennsylvania - Dirty German Endurance Fest - (50K) - completed 50K in 08:28:52.887 - Jun 16-17, 2018 - Ohio - Mohican Trail 100 - (50M) Jul 28, 2018 - Wisconsin - Hot Hilly Hairy Ultra Solo and Relay - (85K or 50K) Oct 27-28, 2018 - Arizona - Javelina Jundred - (100K) Dec 8-9, 2018 - Texas - Brazos Bend 100 - (50M) Other goals: To do a handstand by end of June - lol, why did I pick June? Why didn't I pick like December? Be consistent with my gratitude journal Improve my diet - Been trying to do keto but I can't seem to digest all that fat.

Life's been busy. Finally got a chance to review my 2018 Challenge 2 - fell short than what I've aimed for. Feeling disappointed with myself. 'Need to do better. Goal 1: Run More - avoid no-running streaks and go for 115 miles in Feb. - Only ran for 75.78 miles in Feb. Goal 2: Core - planks and push-ups to failure and focusing on form, 3x a week - Did only 4 x 100 push-ups this month. I feel sad writing this down.Goal 3: Handstand - practice 3x a week - only been consistent in attending my 1 hour handstand balancing class on Sundays. 'Was able to do an assisted shoulder stand so this is hopeful!Level Up Goal: write my gratitude journal daily - haven't been doing much journalling either.

I run a lot and used to get cramps. What helped me was having a banana mid-run and supplementing with magnesium citrate powder (half a teaspoon in a bit of water every morning). Yayyy to biking!

lol, we should call this Laundry Confidential or something... i only do my laundry every other sunday so it's like a whole day affair. i run a lot so i have to do workout and work clothes. i hang them to dry except for bedsheets and towels. strangely, all my dry clothes enjoy piling up together on the bed in the second bedroom. these are from some sundays ago. hmmm never thought laundry could contribute to my handstand goal 'though...

yayyy for a super spinning workout!!!

i follow running goals! good luck!

always wanted to try paddle boarding. another of my bucket list item. sounds fun! go for it!!