Can Lake 50K

I decided to enter a race over the weekend while talking with my husband. I will be running the Can Lake 50K in Canandaigua, New York on October 8, 2011. Besides going there to run in the race, we will be arriving early in New York for some day trips to other cities nearby.

What drew me to this 50K was that it is a road ultra and is mostly flat and friendly to first-time ultra runners. According to the website, there are a couple of climbs and hills. My first ultra will be run two weeks before at Dances With Dirt in Hell, Michigan. DWD isn't a flat course and its on trails. It will be difficult, but rewarding. I think I will be up to the challenge of running two 50Ks within two weeks of each other. I'm looking forward to it. I know I'll be walking a huge hill on this course. If I walk more along the way, that is fine. I'm just looking forward to participating in this wonderful race.

Top Photo: South End of Canandaigua Lake
Bottom picture: Map of the 50 mile and 50K course