I’ve obtained rather a lot happening currently. I’m on the tail-end of my diploma program. I’ve two phrases left till I’m performed. And let me inform you, they’re going to be intense. Not solely am I making an attempt to complete my diploma, however I’m additionally making an attempt to get ramped as much as begin my freelance internet growth enterprise. Evidently, I made a decision to restrict my coaching and races this yr. My first race is arising quick – I’ve 3 months to coach for the Wild Rogue Relay.
Generally a runner must deal with a couple of actually epic issues and never overstress by signing up for the whole lot. That’s what I’m doing this yr. I’ll run Wild Rogue in June and Hood to Coast in August. I’m going to deal with these two issues and never get so wired that I’m undertrained for the whole lot.
I used to be presupposed to run Wild Rogue with my favourite working individuals final yr, however my tendonitis flared up proper earlier than the race. My fingers are crossed that I’ll stay injury-free and working sturdy all through this yr.
Wild Rogue is a 218-mile relay race by Southern Oregon. It begins in Jacksonville, Oregon and ends in Brookings. It really works precisely like Hood to Coast – you get 12 runners (or six in case you are into ultra-running and never sleeping) and two vans. Put your runners on repeat to run three legs every till you get to the end line social gathering.
From what I’ve heard this relay differs from Hood to Coast within the following methods: it’s a bit of longer, the legs are more difficult, fewer groups, extra ingesting, much less site visitors, extra laid again.
Primarily based on the photographs from previous yr’s races, the views are wonderful. This can be a scenic race filled with rivers, waterfalls, huge hills, and a bit of seaside working towards the top. It sounds actually wonderful, and I like the concept of touring and seeing the southern space of Oregon, which I don’t ever get to see.
Wild Rogue even provides contests you possibly can win to get sure percentages off subsequent yr’s race entry payment. You would win finest costume, most correct tempo prediction, finest video, and should you come into the race chute as the primary in your division. How enjoyable is that?
The Wild Rogue caps entry at 85 groups, so that you don’t need to combat with the a whole lot of vans like throughout Hood to Coast. This sounds extremely refreshing after the van cluster we skilled throughout Hood to Coast final yr.
I’m excited a couple of extra relaxed relay, even when the legs are more difficult. My biggest hope is that the course may have many extra espresso choices than Hood to Coast does. With a sponsor like Dutch Brothers, they will’t disappoint me, proper?
I normally select a half marathon coaching plan for relay coaching. That being mentioned, I additionally procrastinate or get too busy and find yourself undertrained for everybody. Right here’s to truly being match this yr. I introduced out my outdated P90x DVDs and blew the 9 years of mud off them. I plan to not solely decide to a strong coaching plan however to truly work on cross and power coaching as nicely. We’ll see if I really keep it up.
So, should you and 11 of your favourite working companions need a fun-filled, wild, beer-laden journey, join Wild Rogue Relay. Hope to see you on the market!
