RA Podcast #213 - Like a Train Wreck
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Crazy ultrarunner? Me? The race you mentioned was the Mountain Masochist 50-mile Trail Run, which is actually 54 miles. (Well, I guess that DOES sound a little crazy…)
Seriously, though, about the marathon… it probably would be smarter to do the half rather than the full at this point. Don’t they give medals for the half as well? Most races do… they are just a little different in design or color. I have a bunch of half marathon medals that hang proudly beside my marathon medals. A half is no small feat either, so don’t feel badly if you “downgrade” to the half.
As far as ultrarunning goes, I’m still a beginner. I haven’t done anything longer than a 50 yet. (notice I said, “Yet”.)
Do the ½! Do the ½! I ran my first ½ marathon in Jan., and it was awesome! I’m running my first marathon in Nov. I did not feel like a loser from running JUST a ½. It was well worth it. I never was even interested in running longer distances until recently. I always stuck to the 5ks and 10ks, because I always try to break my PRs, but the ½ marathon is the perfect mix of distance and speed. You gotta run the ½ to appreciate it! It is a much different experience and nothing to be ashamed of running!