FAT ASS 50K

What a way to start off the month of January. Since having moved to Georgia in 04' and becoming more in tune with my running self I look forward to the tradition of "The Atlanta Fat Ass 50k". This year is to be no exception, every year the goal is to be faster than the year before. The goal sounds do-able right? Sure it does if one were to set down some ground rules for training with the goal to be getting faster. This means training in a fashion that produces results based on past runner experiences. Maybe read a book, ask some questions, check out a blog or two. Or this could be just pulling a rabbit out of your hat. I for one enjoy the rabbit scenario, the idea that one can increase their ability based solely on their will is a interesting concept. Granted it is unconditional at best, foolish for certain, and ill advised to say the least. Though for some reason my preference is to dig into that hat and find a rabbit.

Fat Ass starts at 8a.m. on what is usually a very cold morning the first week of the new year. The run takes place on the roads and trails around Kennesaw Mt in and around Atl. (Can't give the specifics) the trail is relatively moderate with some nice climbs, some granite rocks and one nice little creek crossing. The GUTS people are the best anywhere, and the aid station is rockin'. I will have to note the main reason for the return to this race by far is all the friends we have made in our little running group. 500+ members now!

So my goal:
Sub 5hr
Last try had me at 5:14, and this time God willing, we will get under the mark. Now there are some really fast buggers out there like Mike Cosentino, Marty Coleman and Jon Obst to name a few, but they are not of my concern.(Friend Sally Brooking is injured, other wise she'd wipe the course with me to) The race in my head will be against yours truly and the clock. Ultimately the goal is just to have a few minutes at the end to have a Sweetwater on draught and share some good times with friends.

Cheers to Fat Ass 50k!