Here it is 24 hours before my 12 Adventure Trail Run...and I'm
ready.
As the old song goes..."My bags are
packed and I'm ready to go....."
My
12 Hour Race Plan is Ready.
Pace: My goal is to run 52 miles, 8 laps
of the 6.5 mile course, in under 10hrs 37mins (my previous best at same distance)
with a stretch goal of 10hrs. To achieve these goals I would need to run a 12:15
and/or 11:32 pace accordingly. I’m
feeling pretty good as I’m in much better shape and 20 pound lighter
then when I posted my previous best.
The only unknown is the course and weather conditions.
Course: As
mentioned a 6.5 mile loop in Prince William Forest, Va I have never run this course but it is
advertised as challenging for both the experienced and novice trail runner.
Race Plan: To
keep moving for 12 hours or until I reach my goal, whatever comes first. At present I plan to run the first 4 laps
straight….then Run 80/walk 20 the remaining miles.
Fuel Plan:
The RD is providing a wide range of fuel/food, I’m also providing my
own. I plan to hit a light snack on
every loop. Pudding and applesauce are
both easy to consume and have provided a nice kick of energy in past ultra
runs. Also have rice cakes and honey available if I need something more. I will also dissolve an GU pack in
my hand held water bottles. This mixture
ensures I’ll be getting a mixture of Gator-aide and GU thought out the day. Plus I’ll hit a GU package every middle lap. I’ll hit up the aid table for some salty treats
as needed. If all is going well Michele will meet me mid-day with a light pizza lunch, this will be eaten on the run/walk. We are required to carry a
water bottle all day by the RD and that fits my plan to a T.
Race Kit:
Long distance shorts, six short sleeve high tech shirts, six pairs of tech
socks, four pairs of Nike Air Pegasus shoes and my Dirty Girl Gaiters. During the opening laps I’ll wear arm sleeves
and carry a hand held flash light. I
also have assorted extra items just in case i.e. hat, jacket etc.
Foot care plan: To help fight off any blister issues I'm going to use body glide on my feet pre-race. I have blister band aides (acts like second skin) on the ready and at the first sign of a hot spot I'll be applying the second skin band aide.
Electronics: I’ll
run all day with my Garmin 201 on my wrist and will have a Droid phone with MapMyRun
going to record the first lap. I plan to
video record some sections of the trail with my phone and post to
Facebook/Twitter though out the day.
Mental Plan:
HAVE FUN…be one with the trail, race, fellow racers and in prayer with
my LORD and Savior JESUS. I need 12
Hours with him!
How will you know it's me? I'll have a cross on my right calf and @cledawgs on the left! Say Hi!
Good luck and kick butt, can't wait to read all about it!
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