I'm going to run my first 100K this May in Southern Minnesota: http://wilderfootraces.wordpress.com/the-races/abel-wilder/
Gravel roads, hilly, it could be hot or cold.
Unfortunately I don't think I can get away with refilling a 10oz handheld water bottle 10 times or so.
For a marathon I can get away with 0-300 calories and still have a stellar race. I don’t think that just doubling that will work for the ultra.
Any ideas or race strategies will be helpful.
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Nobby says you should not use a handheld.
I'm running somewhere tomorrow. It's going to be beautiful. I can't wait.
Poor baby
What does Tunis make?
I would either preposition or carry food, I think.
It's a 5k. It hurt like hell...then I tried to pick it up. The end.
FWIW typical handhelds used in ultras are 20 oz.
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Imaginary Space Filler
Camelbak full of sportsdrink and a pouch full of baked potatoes. Start slow and maintain a comfortable pace throughout.
Unsupported? Or can you have a crew?
I saw your question and it states maybe 1/2 way they will have h20 available. It that were the case I would chance it with a 70ounce camel back and 2 x 20 ounce hand helds. I am a heavy sweater and I would come up short, but hopefully not too dehydrated.
I have a belt with 6x 10 ounce bottles, but I hated it and threw most the bottles away.
I think they would be wise to throw in 2 more h20 available points 1/4 and 3/4 the way. If they have a drop bag at half way - I would take a few minutes to take in 800 calories at half way and leave with my pants full of Gu
If they had drop bags at all 3 points it would become much easier ~ to achieve calories.
If I did it with only 1/2 way refill. I would carrie 2 baggies of endurox (300 calories each) + a bunch of s-caps and @ 15 gels. I would gel every 20 minutes with h20 out of my camel back. I would take 1 drink out of handheld and at 100 minutes put baggie of endurox into handheld and drink. I would go back to gel-ing every 20 minutes with camel back and at 200 minutes hit the drink a bit of h20 out of other handheld and put 2nd baggie of endurox in. I would then continue gel-ing into the 1/2 way aide station. Drink 600 calories of endurox at aide station and refill the gels and 2 baggies of endurox + full camelback and handhelds with h20 ... repeat to finish.
I would take a s-cap every 30 minutes (Even if I only need one every 45 minutes) because its easy to remember when to take them.
I would use valuable space to pack some TP
I would pack a second baggy of S-caps in case I drop my 1st and do not realize it
I would include some anti- squirt stuff in my baggie of s-caps just inc case.
I would wear gators as I hate gravel in my shoe.
I would practice taking a piss while not breaking stride
Thats what I would do ...
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I would practice taking a piss while not breaking stride Thats what I would do ...
"Where are you going? It's dinnertime."
"out for a quick run"
"I thought you were done running for the day?"
"Yes, but I really have to pee"
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Unsupported? Or can you have a crew? I saw your question and it states maybe 1/2 way they will have h20 available. It that were the case I would chance it with a 70ounce camel back and 2 x 20 ounce hand helds. I am a heavy sweater and I would come up short, but hopefully not too dehydrated. I have a belt with 6x 10 ounce bottles, but I hated it and threw most the bottles away. I think they would be wise to throw in 2 more h20 available points 1/4 and 3/4 the way. If they have a drop bag at half way - I would take a few minutes to take in 800 calories at half way and leave with my pants full of Gu If they had drop bags at all 3 points it would become much easier ~ to achieve calories. If I did it with only 1/2 way refill. I would carrie 2 baggies of endurox (300 calories each) + a bunch of s-caps and @ 15 gels. I would gel every 20 minutes with h20 out of my camel back. I would take 1 drink out of handheld and at 100 minutes put baggie of endurox into handheld and drink. I would go back to gel-ing every 20 minutes with camel back and at 200 minutes hit the drink a bit of h20 out of other handheld and put 2nd baggie of endurox in. I would then continue gel-ing into the 1/2 way aide station. Drink 600 calories of endurox at aide station and refill the gels and 2 baggies of endurox + full camelback and handhelds with h20 ... repeat to finish. I would take a s-cap every 30 minutes (Even if I only need one every 45 minutes) because its easy to remember when to take them. I would use valuable space to pack some TP I would pack a second baggy of S-caps in case I drop my 1st and do not realize it I would include some anti- squirt stuff in my baggie of s-caps just inc case. I would wear gators as I hate gravel in my shoe. I would practice taking a piss while not breaking stride Thats what I would do ...
Not that you've given much thought to it or anything....
V2 is dead...there is only Thunder Classic. Same great taste as before.
You'll ruin your knees!
2000 miles and a pants full of Gu!
100K, that's just crazy...
Running IS stupid.
As if you know what you're talking about.
I can't even snot-rocket well without breaking stride!
Try peeing at the same time and see if that helps the experience.
Big difference between the two. Just because they aren't going to set up an aid station doesn't mean you can't have someone help. Unless it does. I'd ask them about that.
I have a Nathan hydration pack. It is a lot more comfortable than it looks. The first few minutes are weird and then you don't even notice it is there. It is nice to have a space to hold a few extra gu's and some t.p. You can also throw your jacket or extra shirt that you start off with in there. You may need it again by the end. Same with the headlamp.
I agree with DB about bringing electrolyte tabs. Bring immodium, too. (It took me a while to figure out what DB meant by "anti-squirt") Same thing about the gaiters. Check out dirtygirls. Yes, guys wear them. A small stone in the shoe can cause a big problem. Plus it takes a ton of time to keep stopping and dumping out your shoes.
Have fun. I love 100k's. It is the perfect distance.
Oh I think I could pee at the same time no problem.........its keeping my legs dry at the same time..........
I like dirty girls too ... Oh, what were we talking about? Yes gators - get them
. Check out dirtygirls. Yes, guys wear them. A small stone in the shoe can cause a big problem. Plus it takes a ton of time to keep stopping and dumping out your shoes.
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