This might be the most interesting post I've ever written.
Here's what I have planned for the race based on current info. Feel free to offer suggestions.
Gear at start:
Mizuno shorts (w/deep side pocket)
Mountain Hardware short sleeve shirt
Pearl Izumi arm warmers
Light gloves
New socks
Inov8 Rocklite 312 shoes
Dirty girl gaiters
2 Nathan handheld bottles
240 cals of crabopro/mix each
Power bar
Headlamp, Petzel Zipka
Buff bandana
10 salt tabs
Nathan bib belt
Sunglasses
Cheap overshirt
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Drop Bags:
Richards Hollow - mile 22
Hat
Mix - 300 cals of carbopro/mix
10 salt tabs
Drop off:
-Headlamp
-Gloves
-Arm warmers
-Overshirt
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Tony Grove - mile 52
Nathan HPL 020 race vest (*= in vest)
*Handheld light
*EFS shot
600 cals Clif Bloks - Margarita
*Salt tabs
*Advil (8)
Long sleeve shirt
Socks
McDavid compression calf sleeves
Body Glide
Tums
Duct tape
Drop off:
-Handheld bottles
-Sunglasses
-Hat
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Franklin Basin - Mile 62
Pearl Izumi Syncro Seek III (if needed)
Socks
Body Glide
Petzel Myo XP headlamp
Ultra light jacket
Gloves
Tights (if cold enough)
No Doze
Tums
Sugoi arm warmers
Long sleeve shirt
Asics shorts
Towel
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Beaver Creek - mile 85
Tights (if cold enough)
Socks
Advil (4)
Salt tabs
Body Glide
600 cals of Carbopro/mix
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Finish - mile 100
Fleece pants
Shorts
Socks
Sandals
Pile jacket
Long sleeve shirt
Pile blanket
Plastic bags
T-shirt
Towel
Hat
Mid-way through your list I was thinking more Body Glide (kinda smart-Alecky) then the next drop bag had another stick of Body Glide. LOL. Yep. Chafing is bad.
ReplyDeleteNot having run an ultra, maybe my advice is weak sauce, but the combo of NSAID painkillers and dehydration can be problematic because of its effect on the kidneys. I'd just be careful.
Yeah, I have this distinct fear of chafing. Regarding ibuprofen, it affects people differently. I've not had a problem with it. I only intend to take it when any pain slows my progress, otherwise it's mostly insurance (like the body glide)! I definitely hear you on the risks of it though.
ReplyDeleteThe stuff in drop bags barely gets used but to have a race end or suffer more than necessary for hours due to something avoidable is just dumb. I'll go into almost every race 50 miles and less with nothing but shorts and shoes but 100 scares me into something I typically care little about - details.
TP?
ReplyDeleteI like to toss extra batteries in each night time drop bag - never know when you might need 'em.
Good luck, pulling for you on this one!
Thanks Chris! I planned to put fresh batteries in each light but I suppose it wouldn't hurt to pack extra. I'm shy, so TP was an unmentioned item. Besides, the duct tape can serve the same purpose.
ReplyDeleteYou forgot 'beer' at finish. Oh yeah, and 'belt' to attach your shiny new buckle to!
ReplyDeleteGo get it!
What Nic said...
ReplyDeleteI'll have a beer for you at the finish, though you'll hafta wait a bit to get it.
Extra sunscreen? Have a blast getting ready!
ReplyDeletebeer will be at the finish, no matter what happens or what time it is.
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