For several months now I've been following the regular blog posts of Jill from Up In Alaska as she journals her experiences in endurance cycling and training for an event known as Susitna 100. Her partner Geoff has had a suspected fracture in his foot but still intends to compete in the Little Su 50k! These guys are committed and serious about their sport!
Jill is a very dynamic and inspiring writer who has a natural ability to describe her experiences in a way that will compel you to feel like you are a part of the action. Up in Alaska is a great read for all us armchair vicarious adventurers!
The Susitna 100 is a 100 mile multi-mode race across "... remote frozen Alaska" it is accompanied by a running race called the Little Su 50k and is only for the well prepared and courageous as the conditions are tretcherous and the dangers are real. The race commences at 9:00 am on Saturday 17th February somewhere in remote icy frozen Alaska (don't know where exactly) where it will without a doubt be really really cold! To be eligible to compete in an event like this is an enormous feat that requires a huge amount of commitment, preparation and training I imagine that crossing the finish line will require something extra.
I have just checked the field of competitors and it appears that one of the two international entries is an Australian by the name of Paul Lester. All I know is what's on the roster. Paul is 41 and from Cooma in NSW. Good on you Paul.
Why not check out the Susitna website for updates on how the racers are going over the weekend. I will definitely be tuned in and cheering them on. You can show your support for Jill and Geoff by going to the blog Up in Alaska and making a comment under one of Jill's latest posts.
Jill is a very dynamic and inspiring writer who has a natural ability to describe her experiences in a way that will compel you to feel like you are a part of the action. Up in Alaska is a great read for all us armchair vicarious adventurers!
The Susitna 100 is a 100 mile multi-mode race across "... remote frozen Alaska" it is accompanied by a running race called the Little Su 50k and is only for the well prepared and courageous as the conditions are tretcherous and the dangers are real. The race commences at 9:00 am on Saturday 17th February somewhere in remote icy frozen Alaska (don't know where exactly) where it will without a doubt be really really cold! To be eligible to compete in an event like this is an enormous feat that requires a huge amount of commitment, preparation and training I imagine that crossing the finish line will require something extra.
I have just checked the field of competitors and it appears that one of the two international entries is an Australian by the name of Paul Lester. All I know is what's on the roster. Paul is 41 and from Cooma in NSW. Good on you Paul.
Why not check out the Susitna website for updates on how the racers are going over the weekend. I will definitely be tuned in and cheering them on. You can show your support for Jill and Geoff by going to the blog Up in Alaska and making a comment under one of Jill's latest posts.
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