McFuzz's Mentor Group 2011 - CLOSED (Page 104)

That's cool.  I also got a PR.  Way to go!

A trail run.  They're offering three options, 50, 100, or 150 miles.  I'm planning to do the 100.  (I did the 50 in 2009 when it was called the McNaughton Trail Run.)  I refer to ultras as "outdoor buffets."  The past 2 years, I've run one of the aid stations for this race (they didn't offer the 150 mile option the last 2 years). 

Wow Mike.  That's a fantastic goal!

A trail run.  They're offering three options, 50, 100, or 150 miles.  I'm planning to do the 100.  (I did the 50 in 2009 when it was called the McNaughton Trail Run.)  I refer to ultras as "outdoor buffets."  The past 2 years, I've run one of the aid stations for this race (they didn't offer the 150 mile option the last 2 years). 

A trail run.  They're offering three options, 50, 100, or 150 miles.  I'm planning to do the 100.  (I did the 50 in 2009 when it was called the McNaughton Trail Run.)  I refer to ultras as "outdoor buffets."  The past 2 years, I've run one of the aid stations for this race (they didn't offer the 150 mile option the last 2 years). 

I think you can log workouts and keep up with all of us as a registered member (no cost).  I've paid for the Bronze to support the site and Ron has upgraded me a couple different times for helping him out.  (other than the advanced training plan that I "follow" I don't use the Gold level features either). 

A trail run.  They're offering three options, 50, 100, or 150 miles.  I'm planning to do the 100.  (I did the 50 in 2009 when it was called the McNaughton Trail Run.)  I refer to ultras as "outdoor buffets."  The past 2 years, I've run one of the aid stations for this race (they didn't offer the 150 mile option the last 2 years). 

Since they run all night, I have tiki torches set up like runway lights and a string of christmas lights over the food (which gives them enough light to see, but doesn't screw up their night vision when they leave the station). 

As everyone can tell, I have been out of town for quite a while now, so pretty nonexistent on BT.  Since I am back now, and training is getting back up and going, I will be checking in more often now. 

At the last big race I did this past summer, I made myself a deal.  I would only buy a set of aero rims, if I could hold an average pace of over 20mph.  At the Rev3 Cedar Point 1/2 iron distance race, my average speed was 20.2 mph... so you know what that means -  Misery got an upgrade.  I am attaching a photo of the bike with the new rims (80 mm w/ wheel builder disk -  Zipp Flashpoints - now known as SRam S80)  Add an aero helmet, and I will "look" like I know what I am doing.

The usual (fruit, bagels, sports drink which is usually HEED) plus:
M&M's
Cookies of various types
Pretzels, Corn Chips, Potato Chips
Grilled Cheese
Egg Salad
Ham & Cheese
Pizza
Hot Dogs
Hamburgers
Chicken Soup
Mashed Potatoes
Peanuts (I'd serve almonds too)
Raisins
Twizzlers
Jelly Beans
Gummy snacks
Quesidillas
Eggs

Run up to the aid station, grab a small handful (I served the foods in small souffle cups) of whatever appeals to you, chat for a minute, then head on down the trail.  Since it is a loop course (10 mile loop), I tried to introduce some new foods every couple of hours so the athletes would find something "new & different" each time.  I'd also take requests and ask for a target time for their next loop to have their request ready.  It can give the athlete a mental edge to know that some hot pizza is 25 minutes up the trail. 

Since they run all night, I have tiki torches set up like runway lights and a string of christmas lights over the food (which gives them enough light to see, but doesn't screw up their night vision when they leave the station). 

As everyone can tell, I have been out of town for quite a while now, so pretty nonexistent on BT.  Since I am back now, and training is getting back up and going, I will be checking in more often now. 

At the last big race I did this past summer, I made myself a deal.  I would only buy a set of aero rims, if I could hold an average pace of over 20mph.  At the Rev3 Cedar Point 1/2 iron distance race, my average speed was 20.2 mph... so you know what that means -  Misery got an upgrade.  I am attaching a photo of the bike with the new rims (80 mm w/ wheel builder disk -  Zipp Flashpoints - now known as SRam S80)  Add an aero helmet, and I will "look" like I know what I am doing.

Argh. I DNF'd my marathon yesterday.  Maybe it was a poor pace goal or poor race execution.. not sure which really, maybe both.  I made it to mile 19 fine, but then the wheels came off.  By mile 20 I went from 8:30 pace to 10 min + some walking.  I decided to call it a day and took one of the relay buses to the finish line.  Glad there were buses.  A smaller race would not have had that option.  I'm a little defeated at the moment.  Just looking forward to 3 weeks of unstructured recovery and rest before starting my off season workouts and setting new goals for next year.

Argh. I DNF'd my marathon yesterday.  Maybe it was a poor pace goal or poor race execution.. not sure which really, maybe both.  I made it to mile 19 fine, but then the wheels came off.  By mile 20 I went from 8:30 pace to 10 min + some walking.  I decided to call it a day and took one of the relay buses to the finish line.  Glad there were buses.  A smaller race would not have had that option.  I'm a little defeated at the moment.  Just looking forward to 3 weeks of unstructured recovery and rest before starting my off season workouts and setting new goals for next year.