I'm considering entering the Blues Cruise 50K but have never run a race longer than 26.2 miles. I have walked longer than that, but not run. Has anybody in the club run this? My goals are to (1) finish, and (2) have fun; same as my marathon goals. Are there any good resources out there geared towards those goals?

Thanks!

Lou M.

Hi,
I have done a 50 mile. The biggest thing that i noticed about an ultra distance is the slow pace. You have to go much slower than you would a marathon. The best local source for info would be Rod Hasker the president of PARC. There are a bunch of sites out there, here are a few that i'm aware of:
http://www.ultrunr.com/
http://www.run100s.com/

Best of luck, the most important thing is think slow and steady, training is about more time on your feet, or otherwise moving forward.Anytrhing else just ask..PHIL

Blues Cruise is a GREAT one! i've done it, i highly recommend it! beautiful course, great volunteers, and this year it's our state 50K championship event!