That buckle and shirt are certainly "special."

Yikes on the barfing, heat, and humidity.  None of which I do well.  

But great TRT training for sure.  Nice job!

Sandy, I did the 50 last year and I do have some thoughts and pics to share.  I'll post when I'm back from my jaunt to Lassen this weekend.

Nice picture...I’ve never run TRT but I have run the whole Rim Trail.  My reasoning fir not doing that race is I do think you get a lot of direct sun and it was pretty hot when I’ve ran up there.  I also find the trails to be fairly smooth...there are places with rock but ones you step around...not have to run over or through.

 

Thanks Gatsby. Any inside scoop on the TRT?

 

Chances of it getting hot?

Direct sun?

I see that we should plan for cool at night.

Rocky or smooth?

 

Here's a photo from last weekend so you can recognize us at TRT.  Ha ha ha.

 

Congratulations Sandy, well done! That heat and humidity sound awful, it can certainly do one in.

Potatoes are a great ultra food when the stomach is sore. Another one that works for me is melon. Both also contain a lot of potassium, so that helps with muscle cramps as well.

I am sure Devan will get her buckle next year. Saving her knee for the goal race is certainly a wise decision.

 

Thanks Gatsby. Any inside scoop on the TRT?

 

Chances of it getting hot?

Direct sun?

I see that we should plan for cool at night.

Rocky or smooth?

 

Here's a photo from last weekend so you can recognize us at TRT.  Ha ha ha.

 

Nice pic of you guys!

TRT will be hot (80s) during the day but not humid.  More the opposite, air at that altitude is dry so you should be extra vigilant about staying hydrated.   The climb out from Diamond Peak is a killer (and you get to do it twice!).  It's a fire road from ski lodge to the top of the ski lift.  You do it at the hottest time of the day, there's no shade, it's steep, and it's endless.  See mile 30 & 80 in the profile.  Load up with ice at the Diamond Peak aid station -- bandana, hat, sleeves, whatever you have.  At the top of the climb, make sure to stop and turn around to take in the best view of Lake Tahoe that you'll get.  The other hard climb is the Red House Loop, around mile 12, when you drop down and then come up another slog of a hill.  Aid stations are great -- these volunteers are real pros.  You will not want for anything.  Yes, it will be cool at night.  I was out all night on this course pacing a friend a couple of years ago, and I wore 2 light jackets, gloves, and a warm hat.  Of course, we were moving pretty slowly too.  Trails are not too technical -- maybe a few rocky stretches.   You guys will start an hour before I do so I'm not sure I'll see you out there, but it's possible.  Good luck!

Some pics form the course.  That's me at the bottom (at TRT, above Marlette Lake, with Lake Tahoe in the hazy background).  It was a little smokey last year from fires, hopefully that doesn't happen this year.  Didn't bother me during the race.