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.