Chasing Buckles Q2

12-in-12 Q2 Update

Here we are 6 months or halfway through the year long project of #12-in-12. Below is a quick summary of where I stand after Q2 n terms of the timeline. As you can see, I still have not finalized all of my remaining schedule, As I confirm registrations, I will add them on my CV page under "upcoming races".

The Divide 200

• A trip back home to Alberta was long overdue and what better way to draw me in than a long ultramarathon. I took 2 weeks off from work and went to visit my folks back in my hometown and then run in Canada's first 200 miler. Sinister Sports & WURA put on a great event that provided the most remote and wild terrain to run through. It was truly amazing to be able to run through this mountain wilderness coupled with the great weather that occurred. This was a very hard race but such a great experience. 
• Race Report: Alberta Bound | Ultramarathon #107

Big Tex Backyard Ultra

• Another backyard ultra...why not....I love this format. Well shit. I picked this weekend as it aligned with my schedule and knowing that running this type of race would not be a guaranteed "100 Mi" attempt. Little did I know that it was about to come true. I had a poor day (again in a backyard) which only allowed me to complete a 12 yard (50 Mi) official distance. Since I was commited to some other obligations for the remainder of the month I did not have time to attempt another 100 miler for October sadly. This really hampers my #12in12 attempt, but such is life with family and full-time work.
• Ultimately this means I Did Not Start (D.N.S.) a true 100 Mi event for October

Dinosaur Valley Endurance Run

• I had not been back to this event in 5 years. I took the opportunity to hop in last minute and take on another looped course that was easy to self crew. The Dinosaur Valley State Park is a great place to run and provides moderate elevation changes and some nice singletrack out there. My goal of achieving another sub-24 hour finished was realized.
• Race Report: Return to Dino Valley

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Well halfway done this challenge and it is not perfectly ideal due to now having x1 D.N.F. (August) and x1 D.N.S. (October). However, I will reiterate that this is my own personal challenge and I am not obligated to anyone but myself. I will charge on and continue to chase buckles in the following months as I love this sport and love the long distances.

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