It's fun watching BBU.  Three local boys in the race plus all the stars.  I like the question about race strategy - treat it like a 48 hour (60? 72?) race with minimal rests or finish the loops quickly to get more rest.

RWD: Do you not sleep because you are nervous?  I didn't sleep before IMTUF and it wrecked my race, but it was because I was cold.  My only advice is that it's just a race.  It will be hard, you might do well, you might not finish, but it's just a race and there are other races.  I've spoken with Courtney Dauwalter a couple times and she is so present and relaxed outside of races - and it sounds like she continues that through the races.  Intensely present, as in crushing what's happening right now in the race, and before the race not worrying about what is ahead.

 

Bummer.  I didnt sleep at all well before the 100, too excited, and w the time change ended up loosing an hour.  Id would like more Fri night starts because basically im ready to go and no point in delay and after the race more recovery and one less hotel night to pay for!   It seems like after a few cofees and the race starts any lingering thoughts of it dissapear.

 

RWD.  To answer your question from Strava about the recording, it is a Fenix 3, it lasts 15hrs regular mode for me w HR.    It charges on the go. You can keep it on your wrist while charging.  This time I put in my pack for a loop so i didnt have to look at.  That was nice.  At the end it ran out again around 98. I used wrist HR for about 40 mi.  At this point though, if i got s watch, it would need to have music/spotify capability because the giant phone thing has gotten old. I think the newer Fenix/935s have this.

I really only need 2-3 hours. Just enough that I can close my eyes and re-set. Instead I'm lying there trying to distract my mind by, like, reciting multiplication tables in my head (something that works in other scenarios), and my heart rate is like 85 bpm. I ran 11 miles today instead and kind of realized I shouldn't have been out there doing a 50 miler anyway. My legs are still kinda tired from 2 marathons in a month's time. I think now I'm going to run a half marathon in November since I had such a nice half split at Twin Cities.

Seamax -- I think I am more nervous about not sleeping than about running, at this point. It's like a self-fulfilling prophecy.

I have charged my watch on the go, too (I did it at FANS) -- but dang that is some great battery life.

76 miles for the week.  Over 9,000 gain.  Thunderbird 50k ended up being 32.5 miles, 7200 gain.  A great event, perfect weather.

So that is how you taper for a Beer Mile? Have fun at Javelina. I assume you're only running the Beer Mile and not the 100K or 100M. Are you crewing?

Beryl, sounds like a nice event. i take it you werent going for time? Javelina is on my short list for another shot at 100...or coldwater...or maybe lumberjack up here. flights to phx so expensive.

RW, i am the same way about sleep. when i know i need it real bad i stay awake worrying about it. that is so messed up!

speaking of flights just signed up for black canyon again. ppl please dont cough into your hands when you are sick and then touch everything unless you want to get everyone else sick!...and so i can make it to BC this time. thanks! hey you'll know who you are when you catch yourself doing it! little kids know better!

43.7 M 2799' the week ending today. taking a little off on both mileage and intensity cos my knees are still hurting. i think it might be my riding position on my commuter ebike which l love to ride so of course its gonna mess me up somehow. but i am trying my best to drive less and less so enev though its hurting my knees i am still hoping to get used to it somehow. raised the seat about an inch above the line on the seatpost and still have knees quite bent. carkeek saturday. love that this is a timed event and also in the afternoon. 1pm start means dont have to take a vacay day. thanks to G for agreeing to close for me!!!

Down to 4 at Big's.  I'm a huge Courtney fan, but it's hard not to root for local hero Gavin Woody.  I'm guessing he'll make it to the final 3, and then I have no clue who of the 3 will finish it out or how long it will take.

40 miles this week, 16 mile trail run followed by a 10k yesterday at what I think my "race pace" would be...if I raced 10ks.  49:45, was just shooting for anything under 50.

I got the "Feedzone Portables" book and really enjoyed all the info in the beginning about digestion and liquid vs. solid foods, absorption rates etc.  Right up my alley since I never wanted to get into eating gels etc. anyway.  I'd rather save $ making my own portables...

Good job everyone!  I'll be slowly increasing my mileage, this week;s plan is 44, next week 48.  Signed up for the Tillamook Burn 50mi in April, has I think 8700ft elev. gain.

It's been a slow month after my 100 miler. I had one week of rest, then work travel with long days and cruddy restaurant food set me back two weeks. I had a week of rest after that, but that still got me to where I was just feeling okay.

This week I am running a 50k Sunday so I need to do the taper thing somewhat. I'm just running it because it's the local race and my bib will be free, so no expectations other than a finish and a couple beers, hopefully.

I'm looking forward to some time where I can just run wherever and whatever I want to without worrying about training for something. Call me silly, but I'm looking forward to running in the snow and cold.