The Rock and Ice Ultra takes place in Yellowknife, NWT in Canada’s north beginning March 22, 2008.
As soon as I heard about Rock and Ice, I knew that it was the type of event that I really wanted to do. I am thrilled that I will now have that opportunity very soon as I will be competing in the 3 day/135km division. Racers will run 45km per day and sleep on the trail in tents. The race is partially supported meaning that we will have to carry the gear we need during the day (ie. food, clothing, snowshoes, emergency supplies), but will have our overnight camping equipment shuttled to the stage checkpoint each evening.
Rock and Ice seems like it is the type of race I was meant to run. It features all the things that I love in a race and draws from my experience and strengths from past races including trail, mountain, ultra, dogsled racing and fastpacking. I have been training single mindedly for this race since November and during that time have managed to put in the highest amount of mileage I have ever run.
Last year the temperatures dipped down to a very chilly -42C, however it’s looking like there may be a bit of a warming trend coming for this weekend (whew!).
For more information about Rock and Ice, please visit http://www.rockandiceultra.com
