UltraWendy's Quest

[UltraWendy]

This is my quest to lose weight, build muscle, and run as many 100 mile races as possible. I've hired a personal trainer and I'm ready to start running again after a month long break.

1) Weight to lose: 10 to 15 pounds

2) Muscle to be gained: enough to prevent running injuries - areas to concentrate on: quads, hamstrings, adductors, abductors, hip flexors.

3) Races planned for 2008: 30km road race in March, 100mile trail race in May, 100mile trail race in September

Oh, and perhaps try to eat a more balanced diet. I tend to get hooked on pasta and fall into food ruts easily.

[ultra_whippet]

Sounds impressive! Good luck with those 100 milers!!!

[Fruitbat]

I just cannot imagine running a marathon let alone 100m - full respect!!!! Good luck with the weight loss. Although I love pasta, I can see how after a while it is good to change a bit

[dublin dave]

I just cannot imagine running a marathon let alone 100m - full respect!!!!

Fruity, you run mountain marathons! I think that you get some respect as well!

[Fruitbat]

I just cannot imagine running a marathon let alone 100m - full respect!!!!

Fruity, you run mountain marathons! I think that you get some respect as well!

ahem *cough* I have had to withdraw from both that I signed up for this year the first because I sprained both ankles and the second because 4 nations competition is on the same weekend I think more of my powerlifting than my MMs

[dublin dave]

I just cannot imagine running a marathon let alone 100m - full respect!!!!

Fruity, you run mountain marathons! I think that you get some respect as well!

ahem *cough* I have had to withdraw from both that I signed up for this year the first because I sprained both ankles and the second because 4 nations competition is on the same weekend I think more of my powerlifting than my MMs

You were still signed up for two which is impressive. There are probably not many athletes who are capable of running a moutain maraton and competing in powerlifting. You're getting my respect whether you want it or not...

[Fruitbat]

Thanks Dave

Anyway sorry Wendy - we hijcked your brand new log Back to you

[soniczip]

hey, good luck ultrawendy ... my dream is badwater, but i still haven't raced anything longer than a half marathon there's time, there's time

[gms]

Good luck! Those are great goals!

[^toby^]

Gd luck...
you have a top user name! GO! UltraWendy GO!

[Konstantin]

100 mile is an incredible target - what is your maximum distance to date? How do you actually train - is it just a case of putting in ever increasing distance? I look forward to reading this log.

[moggy]

100 miles- gulp

how far do you run at the moment?