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MMT Training Run 1 - 2026
Background VHTRC holds back-to-back events on MLK weekend - the first MMT Training run on Saturday, the second the Waterfall (WTF) 50km on Sunday. I thought attempting both in the same weekend would be a fun challenge that would give me a great start to my 100 training and the opportunity to practice both fueling and running on tired legs. Fueling - my achilles heel Running is a natural strength of mine. Ultras however, have been aptly described as an eating competition with some running thrown in, something my experience has validated. So far every effort longer than 8 hours, even the successful ones, has seen me throw up at least once. ...