My greatest running moment might be the double crossing of the Grand Canyon (R2R2R). I have finished three 100-milers, and I had to really dig deep, so they have felt like my greatest accomplishments. My favorite course is the Terrapin 50K in Virginia because it seems to have everything an ultra can offer: technical trails, forest roads, steep climbs, beautiful views, and river crossings. Mount Mitchell Challenge-it was my first ultra run, and I have done it every year since (Doug will be competing in his 13th this month). Probably Roan Highlands, or it could be Dupont State Forest. I think about whatever conversation I am having at the time, the beauty of the trail, and what it’s going to take to survive whatever conditions I am encountering.
I think about where I am going to put my next foot. I always like beautiful scenery, but I also like it when the weather turns nasty. It’s just a lot of fun to get out with a good group on a long run. So to stay in shape, I have to keep getting out there. It really feels good to be in good shape, maybe the best shape of my life, at my age. The spirit of adventure! In an ultra, I don’t know what demons I am going to face out there, and I try to prepare for unknown troubles. He’s now completed 60 ultramarathons (including three 100-milers), and numerous marathons. He realized that with a little bit of extra training he might be able to beat some of the regular runners. After running a 5K with coaches and parents of competing cross country teams, in which his goal was to not walk, Doug got a taste of the competitive bug. He starting running in order to help his son, Henry, keep up with his summer cross country miles Doug would cover a couple of miles which he recalled “would about kill me”. Doug BlackfordĪt 67 years young, Doug Blackford from Boone, N.C. Their thoughts on running have seeped into my own, and they’re with me on this and every run. Soon, my mind wanders, and I recall the words of some of the most inspiring runners with whom I’ve had the pleasure to share the trails. But a smile comes to my face as I enjoy the sights, smells, and sounds of winter in the mountains. My body is protesting, still feeling the effects of the previous day’s track workout. I skip rhythmically across the rocks and attempt a controlled slide across the cascades that have frozen into a sheet of ice along the trail. Want to tackle a tough race? Subscribe to Runner’s World+ for training advice that will help you get to the finish line.I try to stay smooth on my run this morning.
(Order is based on scheduled race date, not necessarily by how difficult each race is.) Take a look at what we consider some of the hardest, toughest races on the planet. But only the most dedicated and ambitious athletes will set out to complete these famed endurance monsters. Runners enjoy putting their bodies and minds to the test-it’s in our blood. Races with weird or cool quirks give them an extra edge, like if it is entirely self-sufficient from start to finish or it goes on for days like the (checks math.) Self-Transcendence 3,100 Mile event! Throw in crazy-tough cutoff times, lots of fuel over long periods of time, and the mental fatigue that comes with being on your feet for that long, and some races are just all-out brutal. What makes a race “tough?” For starters, if you wince while reading the race description, that’s a strong indication that you’ll need months of training to complete the route ahead of you.Ī good, hard race includes several things: steep ascents and descents, unforgiving temperatures, intense terrain, and unimaginable distances.
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