4:53 finish, 12/47 place overall. This was a 50K (31 miles), the shortest standard ultra-marathon distance. (Ultra-marathons can range from 50K to upwards of 200 miles.) Since it was my first time ever going beyond the marathon distance, my only goal was to finish without bombing at the end. It was painful late in the race, but with good running weather and a relatively easy course, I was able to finish with a 9:27 average pace - just under five hours. It may be my only ultra-marathon, at least in the near future, but glad to have done at least one. My main focus is still on regular marathons, completing them in different countries, continents, and Canadian provinces while filling in calendar gaps with local U.S. races.
Race map and details
Welcome! This blog gives a summary of each marathon with finish time/place, course info, conditions, and links to performance data and travel photos. There are also separate pages listing marathons in different countries/continents, states, and Canadian provinces as well as general info about my running background, frequently asked questions, and advice for anyone looking to start running or exercising more. This blog is linked on my Facebook page, but I'm very rarely on social media otherwise.