Jay - I'm sorry I missed you. I wasn't sure if you'd decided to pace or not. It gets so crowded at the finish that it's no surprise we didn't see each other. It looks like Janet finished a little less than an hour ahead of me. Considering what happened at her previous Superior 100, I am glad you went with her during the night. It wasn't that warm overall, except for Carlton. It's so exposed. Actually Moose Mountain is a bit more exposed than I remember, because I'm usually climbing it during the morning, not the late afternoon.

Fnky - I enjoy volunteering as it's the way I make running friends. I am too slow for most group runs (and I don't get up at the crack of dawn), so I don't meet people through clubs/fatasses/etc.

My ankles hurt. Wahhhhhhhhh.

gear question: handheld light only and the 2200mAh power brik battery that i will used to recharge my watch or spare headlamp too? on the 22nd there will be almost a full harvest moon 96.6% illumination 6:30 to 4am. that will probably be enough light unless it is stormy so its possible i will hardly need it. except that would increase my chance of getting off course if the markers are reflective

RWD: Congrats on your finish, sounds like a tough outing.

Beryl: Good call on stopping.

Lights: What Nooky said, at least for being out all night - 2 light sources, backup power for at least one of them.  If I'm only going to be in darkness for a little while, I'll risk it with one.

Fnky: I hope the knee calms down before your race.

Tahoe 200: I spent way too much time watching that the past 4 days.  Fun though.

I'm headed off to Idaho in a couple days for IMTUF.  I've wanted to run this race since before I did my first 100.  Too many great races this time of year though so I'm just getting to this one.

Even with the full moon you'll want a light source for sure. Always carry a backup, spare batteries do nothing if something else is wrong with your light source.

 

I'm not 100% sure what exactly you are asking, but I always carry my cell phone in airplane mode, two light sources, and a lipstick battery for charging my watch only.

i was asking what you answered, thanks think ill go and get a headlamp as a backup

Whistler trail closures, looks like my race next weekend could be cancelled, unless they change the route. Says they intend to keep the trails closed until the Grizzlies go to den, which means when it snows I'd think. Will find out more on Friday

 

Fnky: You already made your decision but if you are in the woods the moon will be no help.  Full moon is awesome but even with that you probably want it brighter.

ill get a backup. have some ugly shorts to return to rei ... i havent run much in the woods at night but when i used to climb i would hike way behind the others because i always prefer natural light to the tunnel even when it was almost totally dark. when there is a little bit of light filtering down (even in the woods but it depends on the woods) you can actually learn to use the cones and peripheral vision becomes more useful. give it a try! just gives your eyes a few minutes to adjust. it also eliminates shadows which can be a problem on rocky terrain. i'll make sure to have backup light source though. ill be very tired and everything i said may be out the window and if it's cloudy then forget it! and that was >20 years ago when my senses were more acute. my eyes are pretty shot these days. tested my old zephyr 300 timing and it stayed bright enough on low for over 10 hours!

still cant modify a post without a double. sorry the little drop down mane only has one option