Get in Shape!
Date: November 8, 2014
Time: 11:00 AM
Place: KAVX
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Does this look familiar? Then, do something About it!Big Thanks to Randy Martinez for the image! |
I challenge any and all GA pilots and passengers to meet me at 11:00 AM on November 8 at Catalina airport to run or jog down ~10 miles to Avalon, swim in the ocean a little bit, and grab a bite to eat with me and anyone else who shows up. The route looks like this. Note: There is about a 1500 ft drop in elevation on this route, there is a bus from the town to get back to the airport.
It will be interesting to see how big the intersection is between runners and pilots. I'm not a fast runner by any means but I'm going to give it my best.
Why?
Setting a date for a long run and inviting everyone I know will force me to train, keep the weight off, stay healthy, and fly another year. I think this is something any of us can benefit from. Most flying activities we do aren't very active or healthy in nature... like flying for a hour, eating a second breakfast, with a second helping of bacon, and flying an hour home... Here is an opportunity to fly and do something good for your body.
Disclaimer:
This is an unsponsored, unsupported, no host event. I'm providing nothing but encouragement and expecting nothing but your best effort. Any takers of this challenge should expect to offer up the same. If you need water, gatorade, chocolate, caffeine, morphine or anything else you should bring that with you. There will be no water stops, no sag wagon, and no trophies provided.
Running is tough, and flying is a mentally and physically demanding activity. If you don't currently run this sort of distance with relative ease and want to do this I suggest consulting your doctor and doing one of Hal Higdon's fantastic training schedules. Running and flying are dangerous, be responsible, do not participate if you are going to put yourself or your passengers in any danger whatsoever.
