I ran fairly well on the three loop (plus one extra small loop) course, that involves hiking straight up Lord Hill three times. 9th place and a couple minutes over 5 hours. Most of the course is very 'run-able', outside of Lord Hill, and then some muddy sections.
Next up is Badger Mountain 50K in late March. Plan on training my butt off until then. Cheers.
Learned
- Proper training translates into a more enjoyable race experience. Another post in itself, I'm sure.
- Wear gloves when its windy. Forgot those, could have used them.
- Volunteer, then you can run, and learn, for free.
- Run to the outside of the trail when mud seems unavoidable, but realize this may involve more potential tripping hazards.
- Power of self-talk. The climb really is not that steep or long, just put head down and keep moving.
- Don't be afraid to slow down, take your time, and be grateful to be out here doing something you love. It helped when I had some cramps around mile 28. Stop, stretch for 15 seconds, resume running.
Sustenance
- 4 servings Shot Blocks
- Nuun (probably not enough)
- Water (probably not enough)
- Small handful M&Ms
- 2 S!Caps
- 20oz of honey water, with an extra tablespoon at the 10 and 20 mile stations
Pre-race Dinner: Quinoa, Broccoli, Chicken
Pre-race Bfast: Steel Cut Oats, Blueberries
Pre-race Music: Bob Marley
Pre-race Bfast: Steel Cut Oats, Blueberries
Pre-race Music: Bob Marley
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| Photo Courtesy Jerry Gamez |
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