Where has the summer gone? I'm heading down to Cleveland this weekend to run the Burning River 50 Mile Endurance Run. This will be the first half of the 100 mile run that I did in 2009. Was it really 7 years ago? I've been keeping up with my running (mostly) and this weekend will be significant because I have always peaked out at 50 miles before each of my 100 mile runs. Actually, as I think about it, out of 5 attempts at 100 mile runs the only two times that I dropped out I had not completed a 50 mile training run at the peak of my training. So keep your fingers crossed for me.
The other reason this feels like a big run is that it means that the Hallucination 100 is only a month away. I confess that I haven't hammered out all the details of that weekend, but I thought that I would give a general overview for anyone who is interested in coming for all or part of the weekend (you can find a complete schedule here http://www.runwoodstock.com/index.php/info/schedule-of-events.)
1) Where can I find everyone at the race? We will have a campsite at the start/finish with a table for the Children's Grief Center. We'll be selling bracelets for donations and have some information about the Center. We will probably begin setting up in this area around 11:00 AM on Friday the 9th. Come and spend some time with us.
2) Will I be able to watch the race? Sort of. Races take up to 30 hours so it isn't really a spectator sport. The race is a series of 16 mile loops that go through the camp group where our campsite is located. Obviously, I'll be spending most of my time on the loop, but you will probably be able to predict when I am passing by the start/finish based on my time in the previous loop. Of course, I'll probably be slowing down each loop. I'll also be at the start at 4:00 PM on Friday and, if all goes well, crossing the finish line sometime before 10 PM Saturday night.
3) What can I do? You are certainly welcome to join us at the campsite. The weekend is full of events with live music, yoga, food, tye dying, and other activities. Check the schedule above. Please note that you will need weekend passes or Saturday concert passes (https://runningfitevents.redpodium.com/2016-run-woodstock).
4) Can I run (or walk) too? Yes! I think that it would be awesome to see Run for Holli shirts at the various races that they will be holding that weekend. There are three 5k runs that are free if you get a weekend pass. That's only 3.1 miles! Walk one with a Run for Holli shirt! If you are interested in pacing, shoot me an email too. Pacers are allowed after the first loop.
5) Can I still donate? Of course! We have exceeded my initial goal of $5,000, but I would like to hit $7,500 by the end of the race! You can donate here: https://www.crowdrise.com/runforholliinsupportofthechildrensgriefcenteroftheglbr1.
I'm going to put an event on the Facebook page so that I can keep track of who is planning on coming that weekend. Thanks to everyone for their support to this point!
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