This February, I’m taking a flying leap past my usual requirements of competing in offbeat, obscure, wacky, or just plain ridiculous contests.
Instead, I’m entering a race that’s just plain insane.
I’m running an ultramarathon.
The Uwharrie Mountain Run is a 40-mile trail run billed as “a true adventure that requires intense concentration.” That’s probably because the course promises treacherous hills, ample opportunities to fall down, the potential to easily get lost in the forest, and numerous stream crossings, which depending on the weather, could be freezing cold.
Of course, it could also be raining.
Or snowing.
Fortunately, I’ll probably be far too insane to care.
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November 4, 2011 at 8:06 AM
Barb
Jon – this is awesome! I say that because you are doing it while I will be somewhere inside warm early February:) Do you need to solicit donations or anything for it? Good Luck
Aunt Barb
November 4, 2011 at 8:12 AM
Ed
“…in 2000, the race was canceled following a snow hurricane.”
I didn’t even know that there was such a thing as a snow hurricane… awesome! Good luck!!
November 4, 2011 at 12:33 PM
Anyone Can Enter
No need for donations, but well wishes are always welcome!
November 4, 2011 at 1:11 PM
Barb
Well since I frequently have brain freezes keep reminding me as the time draws closer so I remember to send well wishes:)
BTW was at the Pats game Sunday – 6 rows behind offensive line bench – not that they spent much time sitting – pretty cool seeing them go down