Key West 50 & 100 - Just how HOT is it?

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fleabates

Discussion Starter · Jan 5, 2011

Here is my dilemna. Last year I did the Croom 50 miler and it went well. So for this spring I am looking for a 50 to do in the Spring where I can get another ultra under my belt and possibly improve my time. I was going to just do the Croom again (boring I know) but I have a schedule conflict now so probably can't fit it in. 
 
I was looking for other 50's in Florida in the Spring and the only race I can really find is the Key West run in May. Has anyone run this before to get me the low down on it? I have lived in FL all my life and so I can handle the heat very well (I actually prefer 95 degrees to 60 degrees). But the thought of running 50 miles down US1 in the Keys in May seems insane (even for a guy that has run 50 miles before). 
 
I have visions of 95 degree heat and 95% humidity with a dry hot slight breeze coming in off the Gulf and even more heat radiating off the pavement with absolutely no shade. Does this sound about right?
 
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fleabates

Discussion Starter · #5 · Jan 19, 2011

sk8dog,
 
I would love to do the Iron Horse but can never seem to get it in my schedule. I typically take it easy in December so doing an ultra in February doesn't give me enough time. But the West Palm race looks fun. I may have to check that one out.
 
I definitely want to skip the traffic and stick to the trails.

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