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August 17, 2006
I'm Tired of Eating
Seriously. This is true. Can someone just inject some calories into me intraveiniously (How do you spell that word, anyhow?)? Like, Puh-lease?
And now, I'm entering the weekend that is The Test. I think this weekend will be, as a collective 3 days, more challenging and more painful than running a marathon in a single day just 2 1/2 weeks from now.
Tomorrow: Approximately 20 miles trail running, starting at 7,300 feet, topping out about 10 miles later at 10,900 or so feet, and returning the same way. We will hopefully reach the summit of Electric Peak.
Saturday: Approximately 24 miles hiking, including an elevation gain and, later, loss of about 3,000 feet. I expect this hike to top out on some of the outstanding ridges of the Gallatin Mountains.
Sunday: Plans still somewhat vague. Trail running with a friend. My friend is running his own unsupported ultramarathon, 38+ miles along the length of the Teton Crest Trail. I'm going to "pace" him in the last portion of his run. I'm awaiting my assignment. I'm hoping only 15 miles or so of running, as I'm not sure if I'll be able to produce much more quality running than that at that point.
If I survive this weekend, a trail marathon will be a piece of cake. Chocolate cake, that is.
Posted by Meghan at August 17, 2006 8:21 PM
Comments
ooh...do you take electric avenue to get to electric peak?
have a great weekend! i'll be up in the mountains hiking and running too. we can be high altitude buddies!
Posted by: jeff at August 18, 2006 9:42 AM
Sounds like quite a weekend!! If you are tired of eating now just wait until Monday... :) Good luck and have fun!
Posted by: Beth at August 18, 2006 2:49 PM