Sunday, September 7, 2008

Wasatch 100.



For the past 11 years, my mom and Aharon have been in charge of the 39-mile point Big Mountain station for the Wasatch 100 mile Endurance run and pretty much every year since my first time volunteering at the race back in 1998, I have said "Someday I'm going to run this race." The race happened this weekend and, unfortunately, I was unable to help out because I was in Utah last weekend and needed to be back in L.A. to work this weekend. At work last night, around 3 a.m., I was checking out how the runners were doing, since most of them were still running at that hour (wow!). The winner had already finished and he did it in a scorching time of 20 hours and 14 minutes! The race will continue until 5 pm today, giving the participants 36 hours to finish the 100 mile course.

So I got to thinking... which, at 3 am isn't always the best idea. I will definitely be living in Utah by this time next year... and I will also be 30 (eek!)... so why not celebrate the milestone of both starting a new life in a new state and starting a new decade by finally doing what I've always dreamed of doing... RUNNING THE WASATCH 100!! I scoped out the application process and looked at how the race directors select the race participants and since I've volunteered for more than 3 years at the race, I have a better chance of being one of the 250 runners that are chosen to run it. And hopefully I'll be a shoo-in because my mom, Aharon, my sister, 3 of my aunts, and 5 of my cousins and me have volunteered consistently over the last 11 years.

I mean, I've run 9 marathons (# 10 is in less than 2 weeks) so how much harder can it be to add an extra 73.8 miles onto a measly 26.2? ;-)

Seriously, though... I'm gonna do it. Registration starts Jan 2nd, 2009. I'm putting the word out now for those who would be so kind as to pace me during the race. Any takers?

5 comments:

  1. You are a rock star! Holy Cow I would never be able to do this, but you totally can and will. I would love to pace you. I guess you will just have to teach me how. I can't wait till you move here, so we can run together. Maybe help me train to do my first marathon. Anyway I love your goal, and I know that you will do awesome!

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  2. thank you SO much Alta. Pacing is easy and there isn't much to learn.... I won't be running this race fast so all I need you there for is emotional support. I think each pacer can only pace for like 10 or so miles total but every little bit helps.

    I will totally help you train for a marathon AND I also can't wait to be your running partner... just like the good ol' days of running track at East! I also want to get into snow shoeing in the winter... any interest?

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  3. Hey!! Are you running top of Utah this year? I am doing the grand slam, and have two races to go, Top of Utah, and St. George... I hope that I see you there if you are running it! The 100 sounds brutal, but I would love to be a pacer... Let me know what you need!! Good luck!

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  4. B-
    You are an ANIMAL!! I have seen this race a few times with you & it is INSANE!! I will cheer you on!! Amazing...really! xoxoxox

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  5. Thanks Sum and Lisa.... I am so amped to do it and I'm hoping to stay amped until next Sept when it actually happens. I would love you guys to pace/cheer me on. It is so much more of an emotional race than physical after so many miles.... ;-)

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