Wilson Creek 50k Race Report
Wilson Creek Frozen 50k Race Report "There is magic in the madness." Talk about a daunting challenge to start the New Year! Well here it was. Going into this race, I did not have true ultra distance mileage in my legs. Don't get me wrong, I am in good shape and stay consistent all year long, averaging 40 miles a week in 2022, accumulating over 2000 running miles, however there is a different level of endurance when preparing to run anything over 26 miles. Sometimes you just need to say " Fuck it " and do something that you know will push you to your limits. This course especially, with over 6000 feet of elevation gain, undulating trails, and possible frigid weather conditions made things that more challenging. I signed up five weeks prior to the race, so I did have a few weeks to tailor my training for the ultra miles and hilly course I would be facing. My training leading into the race was consistent, not perfect, but I ran/walked a...