Drop and Give Me 100: Skydive Ultra
“I don’t like the start.” “I don’t run well in the heat.” “My 100’s are over.” These tapes have been running in my head for a while. They were limiting me. I had to finally say, “Screw those tapes. It’s time for a new recording.” I decided to challenge each and every one of them, and I signed up for the Skydive Ultra in Clewiston, Florida. 100’s starting lines overwhelm me, so I found a race with a challenging start. I would skydive and hopefully enjoy euphoria, before taking on the race. Heat is a new health challenge for me. So, I figured running in Florida would be a good idea. I hedged my bets. I ran in January, when it wouldn’t be so overwhelming, and where I would have a significant amount of nightfall to lessen my direct time in sunlight. I was diligent about medical precautions and running safely. 100’s are a bear. I’ve come to terms that I wont finish every one I start, but, I’m not ready to hang up that distance, and don’t think I will be any ti