I Actually Did It!

After much deliberation (mostly with myself), I decided to put my name in the hat for the Wasatch 100 lottery. Whether that was ill-advised or not is yet to be determined, but I did it nonetheless. I’ve also registered for a few other ultras prior to that to help me prepare. In reality though, my chances of getting in are really slim. I do have a back-up 100 miler planned if I don’t make the list, though.

Through this process I’ve found one thing that’s been a real key motivator for me: Registering for races. I’ve had some races plotted out in my mind the last few months, but it hasn’t been until recently, when I actually registered, that I’ve seen myself being highly motivated again. Maybe it’s just knowing that I’ve committed myself and my money to it? Whatever it is, I like it!

So, come February 6th I’ll know if I’m in or not. I’m not getting my hopes up, but it would definitely push me to work extra hard! As for now though, I’m on a 12 week schedule until my first 50 miler. Only averaging around 35 or 40 miles a week right now (mostly due to my dislike of the cold), but hoping to bump that up just a bit over the next few weeks as the days start growing a bit longer and (hopefully) warmer.