4 x 4 x 48 Goggins Challenge Johnston style

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 About 20 years ago, I first heard of David Goggins.  He spoke at one of the San Diego Tri Club monthly meetings.  Back then, I was getting into Olympic distance triathlons and was amazed listening to Goggins talk about some of his adventures.  Little did I know where my journey would take me.

Fast forward to today.  I am signed up to do the very difficult Baja 50K, Oriflamme 50K, and finally Angeles Crest 100 mile in August.  It's been over two years since I have taken on a big adventure.  Hard to believe my last official race was the San Diego 100 Endurance Race.  Some days, I wonder if I will ever finish another long race.  I've been training almost daily but can't seem to mentally cross back into beast mode.  Something has to give.

About a month ago, I recalled the Goggin 4x4x48 Challenge (Link to Goggins Challenge.)  It's exactly what I need to jump start my training.  So beginning tomorrow, Friday, March 4 at 9:00 am mountain standard time, I will run 4 miles every 4 hours for 48 hours.  And to make things even more interesting, my route goes along the ridgeline behind our house.  Each segment will climb 860ft for a total of 10,320 ft of elevation gain.

So keep me in your thoughts at 9, 1, and 5 each day until Sunday.  I'll post some updates along the way and pictures, too.  I can already feel my mind adjust and get strong again.  I will finish this challenge one way or another.  

One of my favorite mantras of all time is:  Life begins at the end of your comfort zone!  

I'm ready for the pain train...bring it on!

Location: Bahía Asunción, B.C.S., Mexico

Comments

Haley C. said…
Way to go, Zac! I look forward to hearing how this goes for you.
March 3, 2022 at 12:07 PM
Farah's World said…
If anyone can do it, it's you! You're an animal like Goggins! Good luck Z.!
March 5, 2022 at 9:23 AM
Farah's World said…
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March 5, 2022 at 9:24 AM
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