Looking Forward

This week was lottery week for alot of the races that I want to run next year. As I have said before, it is crazy how these things have taken off. I remember 5 years ago entering a major race a month before the event. Nowdays, these same races fill via lottery six months out. That is a sign of a healthy sport!

I was pretty happy with my lottery results. I got a spot at Miwok 100k and Squaw Peak 50 miler. Miwok is gonna be my A race of the spring and possibly the year. I plan to run Squaw Peak in June as it is an excuse for a road trip and its an area I have never really been too. I am on the fence about running a 100 miler this summer. I am probably going to enter one in July and see how my body feels. As to which one, that is a question. Angeles Crest is in my backyard, but I would also like to get back to Vermont. The other one I have wanted to check out is Tahoe Rim. Thats all a little fuzzy at this point.

So my races are shaping up to look like

3/5 San Juan Trails 50k
3/26 Old Goats 50 miler
5/7 Miwok 100k
6/4 Squaw Peak 50miler
6/? A new 40 mile race from Mt Baldy to Wrightwood and back
7? Possible Vermont/Angeles Crest/Tahoe Rim 100miler

My annoying sore hip appears to be really improving with a shoe change. Funny how little tweaks can make big differences. I am considering buying a pair of the HokaOneOnes. They are pricey, but Karl says they are really durable and you get your moneys worth. If I buy some, I will write a post about them.

This is the last week of "offseason" running. Starting Dec 27, the training begins in earnest for the spring. Enjoy the holidays!