Magic brew: Leap of faith, training, and determination
An invitation Early one evening, V texted me a poster of a race: 50km or 100km. “Would you like to try 50k?” You got to be kidding I thought. Or you must think I can do it (which she does.) I’ve not even done anything past 30km. (Protesting.) Train. (Matter-of-factly).I did 50k with no training. 13 hours. This time no training again and I’ll see if I can break 13. (Now I’m thinking, well lady, you’re pro. You run mountains, marathons, have PT sessions, and was aiming for UMTB where the website states – “the most mythical and prestigious trail running race in the world: 171 km and 10,000m in elevation on Mont Blanc.” I, on the other hand, am just enjoying the scenery a bit, the nature a bit while I hike and usually slowly.) However, a part of me might have been curious, and I ask, These 50k races – you got to run right? As in you can’t walk it, can you? V says, I walked last time and I’m going to …