The Golden Ticket
November 26th, 2007 , 7:34 pm by Michelle Halsne
The story: Woman turning 40 years old with two kids and a business to manage goes for the one of the most prestigious ultra runs in the world!
The goal: qualify for the Badwater 135 ultra run
The how: To do this one must run a qualifying race of 100 miles. To qualify for many 100 mile races one must run a 50 mile race within in certain time limits.
The progress: I ran my first 50 mile ultra this summer and completed it in 10 hours 8 minutes, which is a good enough time to get into the Western States 100.
The unknown: There are currently 1350 runners that have applied to run next years Western States 100, there are only 350 open spots.
The Golden Ticket: On December 1st there will be a lottery drawing for those 350 spots, my application is in and I am praying for a GOLDEN TICKET! I will be in Las Vegas running the half marathon with the Sweat365 group when I find out if I get in.
If I get the ticket I will use this blog to document my training for this somewhat insane event and balancing my life and the lives of those who count on me while staring 40 in the face.
November 26th, 2007 , 10:53 pm
Good Luck! I admire your stamina and audacity to take on Badwater! Someday I hope to be so audacious!
November 27th, 2007 , 12:09 pm
Best of luck! That sounds so exciting! I hope you get in so we can read all about the training for it!
November 29th, 2007 , 3:35 pm
Wow, It’s hard to believe that many people want to run 100 miles. I hope you get in! You are truly inspiring!
December 6th, 2007 , 4:14 pm
Holy moly. I can’t imagine running 100 miles. More power to ya’!