Today’s Run:  5.20 miles

26.2 miles is a long way to run.  That is the distance of a marathon.  So, why in heavens name, without even having completed my first marathon would I even consider running an Ultra?  Dunno…but I am.

There are certain criteria that must be in place for me to consider an Ultra.  First of all, the distance.  50 miles.  The time allowed to complete said 50 miles.  12 hours (very generous).  The location.  Here is the tickly spot~I wanted it to be in my home state.  I did not want to travel again.  Too expensive.  Time frame.  Soon, I am almost all the way trained up for an Ultra already and I did not want to start from scratch.

Guess what I found!?!

Right here in Mississippi~ a 50 mile Ultra, in March, 12 hour time limit, 15 week training schedule~~~Perfect!

Now, all I have to do is finish up this marathon!  36 days!!!