Just 24 hours to go to the Seashore Nature Trail 50K. Current weather conditions look challenging at best, but I’m definitely looking forward to my first foray into the official ultramarathon world.
Latest forecast: temperatures will be in the low to mid 40s during the night/early morning, but then getting colder and dropping into the mid 30s by late morning.
Winds will be out of the north east at around 25-40 mph with gusts. Rainfall may reach one inch (which could make the Narrows section of the Cape Henry Trail *interesting* to say the least).
My only other *ultra* experiences were back in 2002/2003 at an unofficial 50K staged at First Landing State Park. I managed to duck under the magic 4 hour mark on my second attempt, so that will probably make a sensible goal tomorrow. Hopefully I’ll be able to enjoy a celebratory Samichlaus on Saturday night as I toast a new PR.
Link to 2003 Virginia Beach 50K results.
List of Seashore Nature Trail 50K entrants (as of 12/17/09)
Event logo design by me. I’m curious to see how it looks on the tech shirt and other race merchandise….
I really love wonders of nature, especially the beaches and seashores! Thanks for the post!