I have always gravitated to the unique, unusual and rare in most areas of my life. As such, why should running be any different. Given this proclivity toward the avant garde, I am compiling a list of events that I want to experience in the next few years.
It is only a partial list and here is where I need your help. If you know of odd, out of the ordinary events that yours truly would be interested in, please let me know.
Here is the partial list so far, in no particular order:
- San Francisco marathon. Not exactly an unusual event but given the scenery, the challenge of the hills and the large crowd, I think this would be up my alley.
- Steamboat Marathon. “You are bused up into the mountains, and you run downhill, finishing in the resort town of Steamboat Springs. The scenery is incredible: snow-capped mountains, green valleys. You start at 8,000 feet and drop to 6,500 feet. The volunteer stations are good. The finish is nice — no big fuss over you, but you can stroll over the courthouse grounds in the center of town and talk to people or lounge on the grass afterwards. I visited a natural hot springs, Strawberry Park, the day after — incredible. Massage is available at the end of the race, but I had one in Strawberry Park, in a small cabin overlooking the hot springs and a natural waterfall. Truly unforgettable.”
- Montreal Marathon. I would like to do this one with Lisa, though I do have one reservation — I am not sure she would want to come back home! It is hilly with dramatic scenery. I can already taste the post-marathon meal at one of the real “Le Celliere” type restaurants.
- ET Midnight marathon. As the name implies, it begins at midnight along the strip in Las Vegas. Afterwards, one ventures out into the desert in search of UFOs and the finish line.
- Lake Tahoe Triple Marathon. I do not recall the exact name here but it is 3 marathons in 3 days. This would gets me EXTREMELY excited.
- Florida Keys 50 Mile Ultra. Ditto here! EXTREMELY excited! This and Lake Tahoe are the ones that get my attention the most. . . .
- RC Cola Moonpie 10 Mile Run. Leaving aside RC Cola and moonpies (I am already nauseous thinking about moonpies), the notion of a 10 mile run, uphill in TN sounds like a ton of fun.
This is what I have so far. Please email me with your suggestions!
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