There are 10 days to go before my goal event of the year -- The Furnace Creek 508. Training is done now I'm just chillin' until Saturday October 3rd 7am.
This race is keeping me awake way more than it should- I wake up at 4:00am either thinking about all the logistics that need to be taken care of before we leave, or visualizing the course. We (2X Team Capybara) are switching stages this year, so visualizing Townes Pass is tough because last time I slept during most of it. I think it goes up a lot. Last year both of us had digestive issues during the second half- we're hoping for a better run this time around. We're in better shape anyway.
Can't wait to get out there! Hope you have a great ride, you solo nutter!
This race is keeping me awake way more than it should- I wake up at 4:00am either thinking about all the logistics that need to be taken care of before we leave, or visualizing the course. We (2X Team Capybara) are switching stages this year, so visualizing Townes Pass is tough because last time I slept during most of it. I think it goes up a lot. Last year both of us had digestive issues during the second half- we're hoping for a better run this time around. We're in better shape anyway.
Can't wait to get out there! Hope you have a great ride, you solo nutter!
Orignally Posted by Psimet2001 "Being afraid of entering a race because you don't want to get shot out of the back is like being afraid of kissing your prom date because you forgot a condom."
There are 10 days to go before my goal event of the year -- The Furnace Creek 508. Training is done now I'm just chillin' until Saturday October 3rd 7am.
Good luck! You (and everyone else who rides the fc508) are my hero. One day I wish to be able to ride such a tough event.
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Hope the weather cooperates it has been pretty hot here in So Cal and good luck.. I remember riding Townes Pass in the Death Valley to Mt Whitney race, the wind can get brutal out there..
This race is keeping me awake way more than it should- I wake up at 4:00am either thinking about all the logistics that need to be taken care of before we leave, or visualizing the course. We (2X Team Capybara) are switching stages this year, so visualizing Townes Pass is tough because last time I slept during most of it. I think it goes up a lot. Last year both of us had digestive issues during the second half- we're hoping for a better run this time around. We're in better shape anyway.
Can't wait to get out there! Hope you have a great ride, you solo nutter!
Ahh sleep -- the beauty of fixed relay racing on ultras.
Nutrition-- What did you learn and what will you do differently this time?
Hope the weather cooperates it has been pretty hot here in So Cal and good luck.. I remember riding Townes Pass in the Death Valley to Mt Whitney race, the wind can get brutal out there..
its been the coolest september that I can recall in at least 5 years. at least coastal. maybe its been hot inland?
Orignally Posted by Psimet2001 "Being afraid of entering a race because you don't want to get shot out of the back is like being afraid of kissing your prom date because you forgot a condom."
Y'all are insane. I'd love to be strong enough to think about participating. Even if I were strong enough, I'm pretty sure I'd never get past the thinking stage...
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After I kill myself, I'll post about it here of course
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Originally Posted by Mash Master
Last year both of us had digestive issues during the second half- we're hoping for a better run this time around. We're in better shape anyway.
