Comments on Running Down: Uwharrie Training Run

Ugh... like a moron, I signed up for the 40- mile...

2012-01-24T12:58:54.799-05:00

Ugh... like a moron, I signed up for the 40- miler. A distance I've never run before, let alone at Uwharrie. Never even been there!

Between Scott Wingfield taunting me and reading this post, I'm now totally considering a "no-show". LOL! Seriously.

It's seems like such a waste of a perfectly aw...

2012-01-24T08:55:08.209-05:00

It's seems like such a waste of a perfectly awesome trail when there are only two races on it each year. There should be more Uwharrie races (says the runner who's never been there). I wonder if it would be less treacherous in the spring or summer months when the rocks are not completely covered by leaves...
See! You've got me thinking about Uwharrie. I should be focused on Umstead. Umstead, Umstead, Umstead...

Is that a picture of Josh wearing shoes AND socks ...

2012-01-24T08:28:52.470-05:00

Is that a picture of Josh wearing shoes AND socks even???

Nice write up, and I hope everyone has a great race!

Oh, no need to apologize. I'm a grown man, sup...

2012-01-24T07:22:38.435-05:00

Oh, no need to apologize. I'm a grown man, supposedly capable of making my own decisions. I could have whoa'd up anytime. Uwharrie, in her ancient wisdom, saw that I was too cocky and reminded me of my lack of trail experience.

BUT, those first four miles were very fun. We are going to enjoy The Scream.

Sorry about that. I was really cold and it was all...

2012-01-24T07:00:03.821-05:00

Sorry about that. I was really cold and it was all downhill those first 2 miles. And man, I paid for it later. In my defense, I did say 10:30 AVERAGE pace

Here's another note that may be of use to your...

2012-01-24T06:45:34.787-05:00

Here's another note that may be of use to your readers:
11. When Anthony says he's going to run a 10:30 pace, he means 6:30.

I've never started a long run with speed work before. Good thing I tripped and broke the left side of my body to put an end to that - I might have otherwise gotten a running injury.

Great pre-race report - I was already apprehensive...

2012-01-24T05:37:18.687-05:00

Great pre-race report - I was already apprehensive about the 20, and you've just confirmed that!

And I love my tick shirt! (Can't wait to see this year's UM mascott...)

Uwharrie sounds like a fun challenge. I enjoyed yo...

2012-01-23T21:39:14.776-05:00

Uwharrie sounds like a fun challenge. I enjoyed your stream of thoughts and notes to self. You're right about the tick shirt - I see it everywhere!

Ken is not running Uwharrie?!! How did I miss th...

2012-01-23T21:13:57.115-05:00

Ken is *not* running Uwharrie?!! How did I miss that?! You are too kind by simply calling him nuts. He's certifiably, fantastically, beautifully bonkers. Rock on, Ken!

Oh, and I'm still pissed that I didn't wear my tick shirt. I'm not in the club!

I'll have my perspective on this Uwharrie insanity up on my blog sometime soon (thanks for the shout-out!).