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My First Ultramarathon – The Lean Horse 50 Miler

Three years ago on a dare from my wife, I set out to run my first half marathon. From there, things naturally progressed to another, and along the way I discovered trail running and ultramarathons.  You could say that I was hooked before I even started. As I’ve grown older, I’ve become much more comfortable–if not a full-fledged expert–at the idea of “sink or swim.” It happened with my marriage,…

Today is the first day of my 50 mile training plan. I’m running the Lean Horse 50miler in South Dakota on August 22nd. I’m both scared shitless and excited beyond anything I can imagine. 

I’m testing myself beyond anything I ever thought possible and somehow it seems entirely attainable. This week’s training calls for:

Monday: rest Tuesday: 6-10 mi with 4x2 mi ten mile pace repeats Wednesday: 5 miles Thursday: 7-9 Miles with 3 mi of Half Marathon pace Friday: rest Saturday: 90 min run Sunday 3 hr run (Close to 18 miles).