Notes
Ran the Happy Jack Endurance Race 12 hour solo outside of laramie wy. Decided a couple weeks ago to sign up as a long training run. Got up and drove the 3+ hours in the morning since the race didn't start until 9 am. The 5.8 mile loop was great, just the right amount a ascent and descent with great views and lots of shade in the forest. The wind was whipping, but the trees kept it at bay. I loved the course and it was a great low-key event.
So I was hoping to complete 9 loops, but on loop 2 I got diarrhea that made me take 2-3 stops on loops 2/3/4. I took an anti-dairrhea pill at the start a loop 4 and a zantac. Whether it was that or good fortune, my stomach cleared up for 5/6/7/8, although at the end it was a little ugh again. I also quite using the EFS drink starting with loop 5 and just went with waterd down gatoraid but continued to use the EFS gel when needed. Primary aid station food was potato chips and a few gummy bears with a little grilled cheese sandwich on the late afternoon laps. Felt good with the run, but wish I could figure out the stomach thing.