Signed up for my first "ultra" today - Hoka Rocky 50K. I signed up for the same race in 2022 but after running the Houston Marathon (my 1st) in Jan there was no way I was going to be recovered and ready for the 50K in Feb. I am signed up for the Houston Marathon in Jan, and was shooting to qualify for Boston, but I am working through some groin issues and I don't see any speed training in the near future so it's likely I will not run Houston unless it's to keep a friend going. I generally enjoy trail running more, anyhow, so I am more excited about the Rocky 50K and running further vs running faster. Prior to this my longest road race is the Houston Marathon and longest trail "run" is The Rut 28K in Big Sky.