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50km to 50mile trail running advice

ghernandghernand
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Hi:

I am targeting a 50km race in November or maybe December.  Who knows, maybe even a 50miler in december if things go better than expected.

I have only done one 25km in March 2011.  3rd in age group.

Any advice regarding what is ideal in terms of gear for getting thru 50km to 50mile races would be welcome!

Thanks in advance

GH  

 

Comments

  • Scott AlexanderScott Alexander
    I think our resident ultra-runner guru, Mike Hedman, just left da haus. If you're on FB with him, you might hit him up.

    I think Starkman has also done some LDR stuff too.
  • ghernandghernand

    cool.  thanks for the info, scott.

    All:  yeah, so i am not 'real' misfit, since everything i am doing now is towards an improved IM race performance at CdA. 

    anyway, looks like most people are back to being full time triathletes. 

    best of luck!!

    gh

  • ghernandghernand

    first week of trail running as my trail running ultra ego:

    climbed 2630feet, 4.5miles up switchbacks constantly up & mostly steep, to an elevation of 4500feet = awesome.

    descended 2630feet, 4.5miles down switchbacks constantly up & mostly steep = grewsome!!

    REALLY sore for 6days, from the descent, couldn't do anything but swim.  tried running on track 4 days out, but had to cut it short.

    back on trails thisweek for 11.01miles so far, but only 525feet of climbing.  track running today and then the return to the steep climbs thursday and friday!

    oh yeah and got a cool running vest: Nathan Endurance Vest.  So far works great.  lightweight, doesn't interfere with running form, can securely carry food, keys, etc.

    GH 

     

     

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