Super event . . . and World record attempt at Half Marathon

This past weekend, I ran the SuperHero Half Marathon in Morristown, NJ.  I learned about it last year and registered as a last minute impulse when my plans for another half got changed. Fortunately, it worked out well, since the half I planned (Rutgers Unite) ended up shortening the course due to torrential rains during the week prior to just a 9 mile course.

When I ran last year's event, I thought costumes we're optional. I was surprised to see so many others dressed up in everything from superhero tees to fully-decked out costumes, capes and shields!

So this year, I've learned my lesson and tried to plan ahead.
While my costume was nothing fabulous (Green Lantern shirt and mask) - it was still a far better attempt than last year's 11th hour fiasco of a costume!

This year, the race organizers make a concerted effort to try to beat the world record for the most superheroes in one location. As of the writing of this blog entry

Trail fever...

Over the last few weeks, I've been looking for new ways to invigorate my running. My training was progressing, but wanted to keep up the motivation to increase my miles. So I thought I would pick up a good 'running read' to keep me inspired, which is when I finally picked up "Born to Run".

Then a couple things happened --

-Runner's World sent a TRAIL supplement with their monthly RW which had great articles on Myths of Trail Running and some great events to try out;

-I've seen been inspired to go out and run, thanks to the chatter online in the twitterverse and blogsphere about North Face Endurance Run, Comrades and WS100 (all events I'd like to compete in!) WS100 announced their participant list - which is billed as the oldest trail ultra marathon and certainly one of the most challenging; Comrades substitutions were happening over the last 30 days and the North Face challenge was happening in May (this weekend in fact!)

Now, as I look forward the Half Marathon I'm running later this month; I'm looking to keep that momentum and inspiration from Born to Run; and what we learn from Caballo Blanco about running "light and easy" so that we float over the trails and mountains.

After I run the Superhero Half later this month -- I am already looking forward to my next challenge, what ever that might be. Possibly another half? Or a marathon?? - but would like to get some trail running in....maybe will have to connect with Dave and run that trail again!?