Clark's Leadville Run Camp Plan
I know, who does an execution plan for camp... But seriously, I'm trying to get the most out of this experience, so I figured I'd throw something together and post it for feedback.
Leadville Camp Execution Plan
Goals:
- Do no harm
- Complete all of the scheduled runs
- Learn, Learn, Learn
- Have fun
What do I want to learn:
- What are the impacts of the elevation?
- Better understand key sections of the course
- Hope Pass!
- Climbs out of Leadville to base of Hope
- Layout of the various aid stations
- Parking options
- Travel times
- Road conditions
- What is the terrain / footing, and will it be a factor or not?
- Is there any cover? Will I be in the sun all day?
Execution thoughts:
- Day 2, 26 miles May Queen to Twin Lakes
- Get up early to be ready with time to spare.
- Eat breakfast, back to back days take a toll, so stay on top of nutrition.
- It’s going to be cold in the AM, ask about clothing drop or plan to carry while running.
- Take it easy, save energy for Sunday.
- Day 3, 23 miles Twin Lakes over Hope Pass to Winfield and back
- This will be the first time I’ve run 20+ on back to back days.
- Get up early to be ready with time to spare.
- Eat breakfast, back to back days take a toll, so stay on top of nutrition.
- Take it easy up and over Hope the first time.
- If I feel like “running” save it for the return trip.
- Can I bring clothes to change into after the run? It’s going to feel cold at the cook-out and I’ll be cold unless I can change out of my running clothes.
- Day 4, 15 miles May Queen back to Leadville (Night Run!)
- it looks like it’s going to be cold! Continue to check the weather and bring appropriate clothes.
- Remember to bring my lights on the bus to May Queen.
Packing Lists
Training Clothes:
- Run gear x3 - shoes, socks, shorts, shirts
- Sun hat and winter hat
- Sunglasses
- Arm sleeves
- Wind breaker
- 1x long sleeve shirt for day 4 run (mid 30’s)
- Insulating layer
- Trekking poles
- Run pack
- Stryd pod
- Headphones
- Lights (headlight and waist light)
- Spare battery
- Garmin
Misc:
- Glide
- Sunscreen
- First aid kit?
- Air Relax
- Watch charger
- Stryd charger
- Baby wipes(?)
Street Clothes:
- Street clothes x3 (highs in the 50’s and lows in the 30’s)
- vest and jacket
- Hats (baseball and wool)
- Sunglasses
- Shoes
- Large towel / changing wrap
Follow schedule for week-of
Minimize travel stress
Meet Tim at DIA and pickup car. Pickup supplies in Frisco or similar. Check in to Air BnB.
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Comments
@Clark Mitchell having never been to Leadville or spent too much time at altitude I am in the same boat. Looks like we are going to miss some course specific learning but I think we will come away from camp prepared for race day. I will prepare for camp similar to you and adjust from camp to race. Camp we only need to survive an hour or two each morning and a couple hrs the last night in the cold vs. race day 3-4 hrs in am and then the entire night!
@Clark Mitchell My quick thoughts:
Pumped For you!