Eyes Too Big for My Legs

I wonder if were I to qualify for Boston, what would I do then. Run Boston obviously, but then what? Next big hurdles might be qualify to by pass the lottery at the NYC marathon, and the Olympic Trials. But I can only conceive of running fast enough to qualify for Boston because its a somewhat obtainable everyrunner's goal. But what would motivate me if I didn't have a specific even to train for?


So the scary answer on the horizon are ultras. They're insane. I told myself that I might not run marathons anymore because of the time it takes to train. Can you imagine the time that an ultra would consume. But everytime I read about these races, my heart swells. The crazier the course race or location, the better. Comrades, Badwater, Antarctic Marathon. Why? I don't actually think I'm going to run one of these, but I love thinking about it.


Here's one that arrived in my in box today. I SO want to go to Patagonia.

Q50 Patagonia II Edition !

From our friends at Quest Patagonia Travel & Adventures ! . . .


II EDITION OF THE Q50 PATAGONIA ULTRAMARATHON !

This race not only will give you a chance to enjoy the amazing Northern Patagonia landscapes while doing something that you like to do, it´ll also be an opportunity to meet people that shares your passion for running.

Runners from Argentina, Japan, Mexico, Venezuela, Chile, Uruguay and USA joined us in 2006, and had a great time. Be part of the second edition of the Q50 Patagonia Ultramarathon, join us!

The geographic characteristics of this area, allows this race to be not only challenging but also with unbeatable scenery! Pristine water rivers, lakes, mountains, run on dirt roads and trails surrounded by ancient trees. NEWSLETTER SIGN UP

Email: Cesar or Alejandra at info@questpatagonia.com

Update: I was just reading a message board for Ultras. People were talking about trying to break 24hrs on a 100M. Nope. Not going to do it. I mean, when I read about the goal of finishing Comrades in 12 hours, that sounded so exciting. When I think about just going out and running for 12 to train, that seems way less exciting. 4 hours at the peak of marathon training is plenty. Speaking of marathon training, has anyone noticed that I'm not? I have.