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[TR] Desolation Revisited - pics & nutrition analysis (Read 38 times)

Chnaiur


    Some of you may remember my trip report from June, when I fell through the snow and hurt my foot. This weekend I went back to do that loop in one day. It was a great day, but I made an awful job of planning my nutrition. 

     

    Here is the story, with some learnings and lots of photos: http://trailsanity.blogspot.com/

     

    And, by the way, if you remember the dude who gave me a lift last time -- I went back and left a 12-pack of Sierra Nevada by his door.

    3/8 Way Too Cool 50k WNS

    4/19 Tehama Wildflowers 50k

     

    FTYC


    Faster Than Your Couch!

      Despite your nutrition glitch, I am jealous of this run. The scenery looks just amazing, and very different from what I have here. Great tour, and thanks for sharing the report, it is an interesting read.

      To me, it seems the rough footing in some stretches also make for some slower pace, and of course, the altitude.

       

      Isn't it interesting how a few hundred calories (carb-based) can change your day? I've raided my kids' lunch boxes, too, in a desperate attempt to get to some useful food! Embarrassed

      Run for fun.

      MadisonMandy


      Refurbished Hip

        Wow, that run is just gorgeous!!!  Thanks for sharing!  How did you like the almond butter?

        Running is dumb.

        Chnaiur


          Wow, that run is just gorgeous!!!  Thanks for sharing!  How did you like the almond butter?

           

          The almond butter tasted awesome! It is deceptively sweet though. Taste-wise, it is easy to believe you could do a long run on almond butter alone, but that's not a good mix. Spreading one pack spread of butter over two tortillas is sticky, but a great mix.

           

          I will definitely buy the butter again for long runs, but will have it be a smaller share of the total cals.

          3/8 Way Too Cool 50k WNS

          4/19 Tehama Wildflowers 50k

           

          Chnaiur


            Despite your nutrition glitch, I am jealous of this run. The scenery looks just amazing, and very different from what I have here. Great tour, and thanks for sharing the report, it is an interesting read.

            To me, it seems the rough footing in some stretches also make for some slower pace, and of course, the altitude.

             

            Isn't it interesting how a few hundred calories (carb-based) can change your day? I've raided my kids' lunch boxes, too, in a desperate attempt to get to some useful food! Embarrassed

             

            Thanks for the encouragement! I just can't help feel that I should be able to do it in eight hours. I'll see if I can get up there in September for a new try. It should be colder then, too.

            3/8 Way Too Cool 50k WNS

            4/19 Tehama Wildflowers 50k

             

            Queen of Nothing


            Sue

              Glad you made it injury free.  Your goal of under 8 hours makes me not even want to go with you in Spetember.  Surprised  Our goal is to finish it.

               05/13/23 Traverse City Trail Festival 25K

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              Chnaiur


                Glad you made it injury free.  Your goal of under 8 hours makes me not even want to go with you in Spetember.  Surprised  Our goal is to finish it.

                 

                Hehe - company is worth a lot to me, so I can lower my imaginary pace for you. :-) Not sure I'll need to given that you're locals who can bounce over the rocky trails, and are used to altitude.

                 

                Btw, when you're self supported, you have to finish. :-)

                3/8 Way Too Cool 50k WNS

                4/19 Tehama Wildflowers 50k

                 

                Queen of Nothing


                Sue

                   

                  Hehe - company is worth a lot to me, so I can lower my imaginary pace for you. :-) Not sure I'll need to given that you're locals who can bounce over the rocky trails, and are used to altitude.

                   

                  Btw, when you're self supported, you have to finish. :-)

                   

                  Well I am not a local to Tahoe, I live in Grass Vally at 2,500 feet.  Our plan is to do the point to point on the rim trail, not your loop.  Even when you are self supported; after a few days someone will come looking for you.  Wink

                   05/13/23 Traverse City Trail Festival 25K

                   08/19/23  Marquette 50   dns 🙄

                   

                   

                   

                   

                   

                  mtwarden


                  running under the BigSky

                    looks like a great place to run Smile

                     

                    one of the reason I like carrying a bottle of Perpetuem is it gives me a little fudge factor concerning calories/carbs- a bottle w/ two scoops lasts me roughly 2 hours and gives me ~ 270 calories and 54 grams of carbs- allows me to eat some other foods that on their own merit might not be the best choice

                     

                     

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                    Chnaiur


                      looks like a great place to run Smile

                       

                      one of the reason I like carrying a bottle of Perpetuem is it gives me a little fudge factor concerning calories/carbs- a bottle w/ two scoops lasts me roughly 2 hours and gives me ~ 270 calories and 54 grams of carbs- allows me to eat some other foods that on their own merit might not be the best choice

                       

                      I'm really trying to avoid sports drinks. My teeth are a ruin after going down that path twice in my life. Maybe I need to make an exception for these longer runs, but I'm not there mentally yet. For now, I like rinsing my mouth with clean water after I eat something. Maybe I should bring a few scoops of Perpetuem as a last resort though.

                      3/8 Way Too Cool 50k WNS

                      4/19 Tehama Wildflowers 50k

                       

                      valerienv


                      Thread killer ..

                        Great report and pictures

                         

                         

                        Hehe - company is worth a lot to me, so I can lower my imaginary pace for you. :-) Not sure I'll need to given that you're locals who can bounce over the rocky trails, and are used to altitude.

                         

                        Btw, when you're self supported, you have to finish. :-)

                         

                        Altitude is no problem but I don't bounce anymore .