This is a 100.6 mile 6 month 8 race challenge made up of a 1 mile,a 10 mile, a 10K, a 20K, a 30K, 2 half marathons and culminating in the Freescale Marathon. Runners are ranked by finishing placement in the combined races. It has been highly motivating to see my personal improvement in the context of these races. My goal next year is to move into the top 10% of overall and age group. If you are interested check out http://www.austindistancechallenge.com/0405/

This is my first season of running since high school (1981). Started out training for olympic tri but still struggle with open water swimming. Biking remains my first love, running has gotten me in great shape, I'll master the open water swim someday.


If you live anyt where near Austin Texas and can participate in this series I highly recommend it, great motivation week in and week out.