Monday, December 22, 2008

Running Event Planning - 2009

My recent time off from running has given me much time to consider what I would like to accomplish in 2009 with my races. Obviously there will be much work early in the year to get my mileage and strength up. I will continue to focus on long-distance endurance events. In my opinion, trail is preferable to road. Having a baby boy 2 months ago, and now having a family of 5 will keep me grounded somewhat for the time being. One day, I foresee doing some 'destination' races, but as for now, I am content tackling the local events and the local trails.
In my list of races, the key races will be those long-distance races. I have 5 ultra planned, and that is both ambitious and exciting for a novice ultra runner.

The Nootka Trail will be done this year, finalling finishing the major coastal trails of the Island. I am pretty sure the time will not be as important as just completing it, and enjoying the experience.
The E/B 50k will be one where I attempt to run a consistent 50k distance without walking. This is always much easier said than done.
The 63k Great Walk will take the place of the Kusam Klimb this year. I will hopefully cruise out in front for the duration of the race with Myke Labelle.
Again, the JdF Trail will be done once again in August. I imagine not trying to be a record-setter this year, and hopefully I will be a bit more social this year with the group I run with.
After that, the rest of the year is slightly uncertain. The 56k Great Lake Walk begs me once again. I really hope that if it does happen, then it happens with a little less walking!

2009 Races:

  • Jan-Apr Island Series (I have no idea how many I will be able to do)
  • Mar Nootka Trail 35-40k
  • Apr TC 10k
  • Apr-July GutBuster Series (I have no idea how many I will be able to do)
  • May Elk/Beaver 50k
  • May Campbell River 56k or Oak Bay 1/2
  • June 6 Great Walk 63k
  • July 19 Full Monty 50k
  • July 26 Esquimalt 8k
  • Aug Juan de Fuca 47k (North to South)
  • Sept Great Lake Walk 56k
  • Oct Shawnigan Lake 1/2
  • Nov Bazett Farm XC
  • Dec Stewart Mountain XC 16k

6 comments:

Myke said...

North to south of the JdF? i'm totally game!

Brad Holmes said...

Hi Jeff Brad Holmes here when do you plan to do this run ? My friend Wanneta is interested, let me know we could share the expenses.
Cheers Brad

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