Jason Eads' Resolutions 2010 – taking a BIG bite!
There is no one on this planet than I admired more than my Grandpa Eads. My grandpa always told me to set my goals high. Even if I didn't reach them, he argued, I'd get further along than if I had set the bar lower. Well, it stuck and this mentality is evident in my 2010 running plans. A couple of these races are tentative due to travel/logistical challenges I need to work out. Of course it ALL hinges on me staying healthy & injury free.
My ‘original plan’ was a little lame by some standards, and grossly outrageous by others. But hey, if I’ve learned anything about ultra running standards then I’ve learned that it’s all relative for each individual. Here’s a glance at my original plan:
1. Complete a 100 mile race in 2010
2. Run in at least one 100-mile race with Gilles Barbeau in 2010 (possibly could be combined with #1)
3. Participate in at least 2 CFA events in Vancouver in 2010
4. Host a legitimate "satellite" CFA event in Missouri, complete with REAL LIVE CANADIANS participating in 2010
5. Prove, ONCE AND FOR ALL, to Ean "Action" Jackson that I'm no sandbagger!
Here’s the new & improved, ‘Grandpa would be proud’ plan. This will, undoubtedly, evolve as things change throughout the year, but I’m going for it:
-March 20th – Howard L. Aslinger 24hr race (Cape Girardeau, MO) – REGISTERED
-April 11th – Go! St. Louis 1/2 Marathon pacer (Tentative) - NOT REGISTERED
-April 17th – Double Chubb 50k (Eureka, MO) - REGISTERED
-May 15th – Berryman 50m (Berryman Trail, Mark Twain National Forest, MO) - REGISTERED
-May 16th – GOTR 5k – I volunteer on the race committee (Forest Park, St. Louis, MO)
-June 5th – Vancouver 100k Tentative (North Vancouver, Canada) - NOT REGISTERED
-August 7th – STORMY 100m Tentative (Squamish, BC, Canada) - NOT REGISTERED
-August 27th - Hood to Coast Relay (Oregon) - REGISTERED
-September 5th – Flatlanders 12hr (City Park, Fenton, MO) - REGISTERED
-Spirit of the Osage 50k – Oct 17th (Frankenstein, MO) – REGISTERED
-Host a legitimate “satellite” CFA event in Missouri with participation from Canada (wink, wink - Craig & Gilles)
-Not be a burden on my very gracious friends in Vancouver & North Vancouver as I try to spend as much time as possible up there this year.
-Finally, be sure to give back more than my fair share to Club Fat Ass & St. Louis Ultrarunner’s Group by way of volunteering & contributing where possible.
I’m all ears on suggestions you all may have on how I can possibly get all of this done. I know there’s a WEALTH of experience & generosity within Club Fat Ass. That’s why I’m so in love with it – the fantastic people!
Best of luck to you on your 2010 goals, what ever they may be!
Jason
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There is no one on this planet than I admired more than my Grandpa Eads. My grandpa always told me to set my goals high. Even if I didn't reach them, he argued, I'd get further along than if I had set the bar lower. Well, it stuck and this mentality is evident in my 2010 running plans. A couple of these races are tentative due to travel/logistical challenges I need to work out. Of course it ALL hinges on me staying healthy & injury free.
My ‘original plan’ was a little lame by some standards, and grossly outrageous by others. But hey, if I’ve learned anything about ultra running standards then I’ve learned that it’s all relative for each individual. Here’s a glance at my original plan:
1. Complete a 100 mile race in 2010
2. Run in at least one 100-mile race with Gilles Barbeau in 2010 (possibly could be combined with #1)
3. Participate in at least 2 CFA events in Vancouver in 2010
4. Host a legitimate "satellite" CFA event in Missouri, complete with REAL LIVE CANADIANS participating in 2010
5. Prove, ONCE AND FOR ALL, to Ean "Action" Jackson that I'm no sandbagger!
Here’s the new & improved, ‘Grandpa would be proud’ plan. This will, undoubtedly, evolve as things change throughout the year, but I’m going for it:
-March 20th – Howard L. Aslinger 24hr race (Cape Girardeau, MO) – REGISTERED
-April 11th – Go! St. Louis 1/2 Marathon pacer (Tentative) - NOT REGISTERED
-April 17th – Double Chubb 50k (Eureka, MO) - REGISTERED
-May 15th – Berryman 50m (Berryman Trail, Mark Twain National Forest, MO) - REGISTERED
-May 16th – GOTR 5k – I volunteer on the race committee (Forest Park, St. Louis, MO)
-June 5th – Vancouver 100k Tentative (North Vancouver, Canada) - NOT REGISTERED
-August 7th – STORMY 100m Tentative (Squamish, BC, Canada) - NOT REGISTERED
-August 27th - Hood to Coast Relay (Oregon) - REGISTERED
-September 5th – Flatlanders 12hr (City Park, Fenton, MO) - REGISTERED
-Spirit of the Osage 50k – Oct 17th (Frankenstein, MO) – REGISTERED
-Host a legitimate “satellite” CFA event in Missouri with participation from Canada (wink, wink - Craig & Gilles)
-Not be a burden on my very gracious friends in Vancouver & North Vancouver as I try to spend as much time as possible up there this year.
-Finally, be sure to give back more than my fair share to Club Fat Ass & St. Louis Ultrarunner’s Group by way of volunteering & contributing where possible.
I’m all ears on suggestions you all may have on how I can possibly get all of this done. I know there’s a WEALTH of experience & generosity within Club Fat Ass. That’s why I’m so in love with it – the fantastic people!
Best of luck to you on your 2010 goals, what ever they may be!
Jason