Ultra Running

An ultramarathon (also called ultra distance) is any sporting event involving running longer than the traditional marathon length of 42.195 kilometres (26.2188 mi).

There are two types of ultramarathon events: those that cover a specified distance, and events that take place during specified time (with the winner covering the most distance in that time). The most common distances are 50 kilometres (31.069 mi), 100 kilometres (62.137 mi), 50 miles (80.467 km) and 100 miles (160.934 km), although many races have other distances. (Wikipedia, Ultramarathon, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ultramarathon)


Now that you know what an ultra marathon is, I want to explain why I am sharing this. For several years now I have thought about doing an ultra marathon. When I was toying with the idea of exactly what it was, as well as the thought of doing it I had not yet done a 26.2 marathon, so I think I was officially crazy. But, now that I have done 3, 26.2 marathons to date as well as 5 half's I think I am totally ready to start to embark on this adventure to train for such an event. To clarify I would not jump into doing 100 milers just yet, give me time to build up my craziness. 


Besides just an ultra marathon, I would still like to do an IronMan. Yes, as I noted before I am crazy, but I just LOVE endurance sports. These two are the ultimate endurance sports!! There is the St. George IronMan in May, what an awesome month that would be to become a college graduate and an IronWoman!!! 


Now, that I've proposed my thoughts, just explained a little of what they are, and why. Here's my limitation. Since I am half machine half person it's not the training or the event itself will be hard, it will be the cost, and coming up with the funds for them. So, like any extravegant plan or trip I think I am going to start a change jar and when I find extra change I am going to put it toward my two events rather than buys protein bars with it (which I have been doing, since we are out currently). 


I am SO excited with this new endeavor, and the small plan I am devising to complete it. The next step is to formulate out my training plans so that I can be ready at any moment to compete, and to also help keep my sanity during these last two semesters of school. 


I am SO SO excited about this, whose with me?? :)