Brava, Julie! You guys are lucky to have such a beautiful fall. Fifty miles is A LOT, but it sounds like you’re up to it (easy for a non-runner to say, right?).
It was 19° when I attempted JFK 50. My second ultra. The hose to my bladder froze. I wore road shoes and quickly regretted my decision. I'd recommend hybrid shoes made to provide protection on the trails and respond to pavement. Be prepared for anything. The scenery is spectacular. Enjoy.
Thank you Elaine for sharing your sneakers. I’m going to look up OutRoad. I’ve been checking out Craft hybrid options. My feet are finicky…I need all the options I can get and hope one option works. LOL
Thank you Clark, I'm working hard to stay calm and remember to have fun out there! A 50 mile adventure. I'm very grateful to toe the line and run for others. Happy Monday. :)
A million questions. This is such a huge part of training. Fortunately, the present often pushes through to bring you back. Julie, you are such a warrior. I'm there in the trees cheering you on.
Thank you so much Linda for reading and your encouraging comment. :) You're the best! And way to go on your 20 mile run...you're so ready Linda. I can't wait to hear all about your adventures in NYC.
Sounds like you are well-prepared for the JFK 50 Miler - an iconic race that should be a lot of fun and adventures. I am looking forward to hearing your race story.
Brava, Julie! You guys are lucky to have such a beautiful fall. Fifty miles is A LOT, but it sounds like you’re up to it (easy for a non-runner to say, right?).
Do I spy my friend Amie in the top photo?
Yes that’s Amie! I was so happy she joined me last week and we had some time to catch up too. :) Thank you Ruth for being here.
It was quite a special hour, wasn’t it??✏️
It sure was. I'm so happy you could join me and chat. :)
It was 19° when I attempted JFK 50. My second ultra. The hose to my bladder froze. I wore road shoes and quickly regretted my decision. I'd recommend hybrid shoes made to provide protection on the trails and respond to pavement. Be prepared for anything. The scenery is spectacular. Enjoy.
I was going to say trail shoes all the way—my footgear of choice for the AR50 way back when. Wish we’d had hybrids then!
I was thinking the same until I reviewed the course, trail, towpath, then road. :) Hybrid sneaker search is on. What fun!
Hi Elaine!
Thank you so much for your guidance here. I'm looking up hybrid sneakers now, I didn't even think of this. Genius!
You're right...prepare for it all. LOL...I might be bringing a suitcase just for that reason. I can't wait to take in the scenery.
Any other thoughts please share. :) I'm all ears.
Good luck with your running and thanks again. Super helpful.
I wear zero drop shoes (altra) and recently bought a pair of OutRoad that are supposed to transition from road to trail. There are others.
Thank you Elaine for sharing your sneakers. I’m going to look up OutRoad. I’ve been checking out Craft hybrid options. My feet are finicky…I need all the options I can get and hope one option works. LOL
You have the answers
You are uniquely Julia
Rely on YOUR wisdom❗️
Thank you Clark, I'm working hard to stay calm and remember to have fun out there! A 50 mile adventure. I'm very grateful to toe the line and run for others. Happy Monday. :)
You are such an inspiration Julie, and I'm charmed by Aunt Phoebe and how you outwit her. Go Julie!
Thank you so much Margaret. It's been so helpful to name my inner judge and make a truce of some sort. She sure does give me lots to write about. LOL
A million questions. This is such a huge part of training. Fortunately, the present often pushes through to bring you back. Julie, you are such a warrior. I'm there in the trees cheering you on.
Thank you so much Linda for reading and your encouraging comment. :) You're the best! And way to go on your 20 mile run...you're so ready Linda. I can't wait to hear all about your adventures in NYC.
Sounds like you are well-prepared for the JFK 50 Miler - an iconic race that should be a lot of fun and adventures. I am looking forward to hearing your race story.
Thank you so much Jenn for reading and commenting. I'm looking forward to sharing what I learn and experience on this 50 mile adventure! WOOHOO!
Ha! The beauty of those fall colours really showed Aunt Phoebe!
You've got this, Julie! Well, both of you have!
Thank goodness for those fall colors. Love it! Thank you Rebecca for reading and commenting. I hope your week is off to a great start.
Beautiful photo Julie! Fall is my favorite season. I just wish it lasted a little longer!
Fall is my favorite season too...I wish the same every year. LOL
Thank you Kym. :)