My conclusionsĭue to my limited training thus far, I have not been able to test all of the aforementioned shoes on a run over 10 miles. Beyond the comfortable fit, the Endurus provides solid traction through dirt, mud, snow and even ice. This is a new model intended to deliver maximum cushioning for trail runners. It is 80 percent single track trail and double track trails, with 10 percent on gravel and 10 percent on the Blue Ridge Parkway.” There are six aid stations where runners can pick up drop bags, including latter stages in the race at miles 40.7, 45.2 and 52.9. The race website says the “Point-to-point course starts at Camp Blue Ridge and ends at Skylark Nature Preserve and Lodge. UROC has about 9,000 feet of gain and about 8,000 feet of loss over its 63.5 miles. From the organization’s website: “This race will give you a little bit of everything: rolling meadows, steep climbs and descents, rugged terrain, creek crossings, fast forest roads, and amazing spring views of the surrounding foothills.” There will be two aid stations where runners can pick up drop bags. The Big Turtle, which is an out and back course, has about 8,000 feet of elevation gain and an equal descent. Even though I am behind in my training, I have put some thought into one of the most important gear selections for these races: the shoes.Īs I have weighed my options, I paid close attention to the course descriptions for each race. Understanding the coursesīoth races present different challenges, steep climbs and various terrain. That will be the Big Turtle 50-miler in Morehead, Ky. In my build-up to the 100K, I will be doing my second 50-miler about six weeks from this writing. I chose to skip a full marathon in mid-February to ensure I would heal up and be ready for my 100K, the Ultra Race of Champions (UROC), in mid-May. With the foot healing, I have begun to once again increase my training. The month of February represented my lowest running total since I began running nearly seven years ago – 43 miles, or roughly two-thirds of what I will do in one day for my goal race this year. On my way to my first 100K, a foot issue has slowed my training.
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