Ted's 2008 Ultra Schedule

Calico was my first ultra in a while.  I had not raced ultras since Sept. of last year, when I did the Angeles Crest 100 Mile Endurance Run.  For Calico, I didn't really paid much attention to the preparations.  I kinda just, "showed up and did it".  It wasn't my "A" race, it was almost just a training run. During the run, I realized how if I had paid more attention to certain things I would of had a much better race. It was a good reminder of how important race preparation was.  But, on the other hand, I much enjoyed the relaxed atmosphere. I had so much fun at Calico; and it was challenging enough to have pushed me beyond my ordinary training. Now, I'm all juiced up for racing again.

I have decided that this year I would race myself into shape. I want to get really "tough" by testing myself against many of the courses in our area. For me, the "A" race for 2008 is again the Angeles Crest 100 Mile Endurance Run in Sept.  This time, I hope to go under 24 hours and earn the coveted solid sterling silver buckle. 

Leading up to AC100, I've decided that I'm gonna do a race a month; mostly 50k's and at least one, if not two, 50 milers.  I currently have the list below, if any of you happens to want to do the same race, we can do it together!  It would be fun.

02/16/08 Sequoia 50K - Oakland, CA.

03/16/08 Montaña de Oro 50K - Los Osos, CA (Morro Bay).

04/05/08 Agoura Hills 1/2 Marathon - Agoura Hills, CA.

04/19/08 Leona Divide 50 Miler - Lake Hughes, CA.

05/17/08 Bishop High Sierra 50K - Bishop, CA.

05/24/08 Mt. Wilson Trail Race - Sierra Madre, CA.

06/08/08 Holcomb Valley 33 Miles - Big Bear Lake, CA.

07/05/08 Angel Island 50K - San Francisco, CA.

08/09/08 Mt. Disappointment 50k or 50 miler - Mt. Wilson, CA.

08/23/08 Bulldog 50k - Malibu, CA

09/01/08 Mt. Baldy Run to the Top - Mt. Baldy Village, CA.

09/13/08 Angeles Crest 100 Mile Endurance Run - Wrightwood, CA.