Endurance Horse: 2011 Challenge: January 2011

2011 New Year Resolution

2011 New Year Resolution

After recently watching the movie "Julie and Julia"(forced to watch over Christmas with the family), I was inspired to take on a year challange starting January 2011. My goal is to participate in an endurance race every month during the new calendar year, and blogging about my experience through each event. I have yet to decide all 12 of the events I plan to participate in, but will continue to update informaition about my challenges yet to come. This blog is intended for personal therapeutic purposes, and to encourage others to set their own personal goals.

Friday, January 28, 2011

Miles of Discomfort (Comfort, TX)

I had the chance to ride Flat Rock Ranch last Saturday and was overall very impressed with all aspects of the course. Though a two hour drive, this is a must ride for any Austinite. The course consists of 2 sections called the Lower and Upper loops. The switch backs and climbs will make it difficult for any rider that's not in pristine shape. I would rate the technicality level as intermediate. The views and change of terrain keep it interesting.

This will be the 4th year running for the event, and Lance Armstrong has been known as a regular the past 2. When registering today, I was told there have been 2 additional miles added to the course (28/half 56/full). I'm staying in a great B&B tonight called the Meyer, and had dinner at the Texas Bistro, the foodie find of the Historic District. My goal is to finish the race (half) in 3 hours. I will post my results tomorrow!