Countdown to YUTC 50k 2013

Well, I signed up for another race, the 2013 edition of the Youngstown Ultra Trail Classic 50k.  I ran this race two years ago so that makes it the first time I'm repeating an ultra race; that's pretty cool.  Also, it's a chance for me to redeem myself.  Last time I ran this race I ran 4 extra miles.  I'm hoping to not do that this go around.
Another cool thing about this race is that, since I now live in the Youngstown area, it is quite literally in my backyard.  The trail that is a portion of the course is exactly 0.7 miles from my house.  I run these trails all the time now that it is so accessible.  I've never done a race on such familiar terrain and I'm looking forward to it.  We'll see if it gives me any kind of advantage.  It's always nice just to know what to expect up ahead on the course.

The race is September 14, just over three weeks away.  I better get training...