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#2867
Run to Win25 Marathons, 17 Ultras, 16 States (Full List)
Sherpagirl
As for going off the trail, boy, I'm totally shy about that. Maybe it's the girl in me, but I can't figure out the logistics of how to do it gracefully and neatly. Is this too gross of a topic for this forum?
When I ran my 50 I ran a 30 3 weeks before and then a 50 mile weekend 10 days before my race. That might work out perfect for you. I split the 50 mile weekend into 3 days 10,15,25. The 25 was 10 days before my race.
When I did my first ultra (50 M) someone gave me the advice to pack little 'kits' for each lap. I changed out the kit each lap. I 'kit' consisted of Advil, Imodium, Tums, tp, salt tabs and a wet wipe. Each lap I used something from my little 'kit'. I use a camelback so I put my hammer drink in my camelback. It was my 'job' to finish the contents for each lap. Its hard but you need to make sure you eat and liquid calories are much easier for to digest.
A little TP in your pack can really be a boon - so can plastic sandwich bags for the TP when you are done. (No littering!) I've found that for bowel movements, finding a slim tree to hold on to and balance from makes it easier. It allows you to move your behind that much further away from your shoes to prevent accidents.
I'm sorry I can't offer any advice for emptying your bladder cleanly and discreetly - I don't have any experience from the female perspective. In either case, make sure that your "aim" is pointing towards the downhill slope. Sending something that can drain or roll down hill and onto you is less than fun.
Ultrachick
Warning: In either case, make sure that your "aim" is pointing towards the downhill slope. Sending something that can drain or roll down hill and onto you is less than fun.
You'll ruin your knees!
""...the truth that someday, you will go for your last run. But not today—today you got to run." - Matt Crownover (after Western States)
Actually, for women, it's less risky if you are facing uphill since, in the squatting position, the stream is already about even with our heels and we get to keep our shoes dry. If you are facing downhill, it's very likely it will run onto your shoes. Also, the risk of falling over when facing downhill is a lot higher and, with your shorts around your knees, has a much higher humiliation factor.
who knows...