April 4th, 2009 - 10:00am
So Jeff has two laps (25 miles) under his belt in 3h 45m. Yes, that is probably a little fast but compared to the guy in first place (who finished 25 miles in 2h 55m), he's moving at a snail's pace. I'm sure Jeff's pace will slow a bit now but he seems to be on track with his gameplan for timing.
All good on the nutrition, physical, and mental fronts. He seems to be enjoying himself and even joked that they were cooking burgers at the aid station on the back side of the loop. I think I threw up a little in my mouth at the thought of running on a stomach full of cooked red meat.
20090404
Lap One Done - I think
April 4, 2009 - 8:30am
Well it appears Jeff has completed his first 12.5 mile lap. Apparently, I missed his return to the starting point by 10 mins or so. I got back over to the starting area where our chairs and his race bag are stored and his bag was open and his second lap supply or gels and supplements are gone. I'd say he probably ran it in 1h 50m give or take. It also appears that he is well ahead of the main group of runners. I'm charging phone and laptop so that I can go sit and wait for the finish of his second lap.
Oh, and I thought that the Umstead site was posting real-time lap results but damned if I can find them anywhere on that crazy page.
Well it appears Jeff has completed his first 12.5 mile lap. Apparently, I missed his return to the starting point by 10 mins or so. I got back over to the starting area where our chairs and his race bag are stored and his bag was open and his second lap supply or gels and supplements are gone. I'd say he probably ran it in 1h 50m give or take. It also appears that he is well ahead of the main group of runners. I'm charging phone and laptop so that I can go sit and wait for the finish of his second lap.
Oh, and I thought that the Umstead site was posting real-time lap results but damned if I can find them anywhere on that crazy page.
Off and running ... at Umstead 100 Mile Endurance Race
April 4, 2009 - 6:30am
We were up at 4:30am to get the FJ loaded and get to the park. Arrived in plenty of time but dark and chilly (by FL standards) out. Dropped Jeff off at the starting line and cleared out as there were too many racers and watchers in the way. With a shot from the starting gun and a single loud firework, the race was underway.
Came back to the FJ and started getting things organized - chairs, cooler, clothes, etc ... the air mattress is inflated and calling my name. Alarm on my phone is set for 7:45 so that I can get back to the race course to hopefully see Jeff on his first full lap.
We were up at 4:30am to get the FJ loaded and get to the park. Arrived in plenty of time but dark and chilly (by FL standards) out. Dropped Jeff off at the starting line and cleared out as there were too many racers and watchers in the way. With a shot from the starting gun and a single loud firework, the race was underway.
Came back to the FJ and started getting things organized - chairs, cooler, clothes, etc ... the air mattress is inflated and calling my name. Alarm on my phone is set for 7:45 so that I can get back to the race course to hopefully see Jeff on his first full lap.
20090403
Time To Rest!!
20090403 - 2150
I know I'm not gonna get much sleep tonight. I am gonna wake up at 0200 to eat something and then get back to bed til 0430 when we wake up for our trip over to the park.
I have my compression socks on and I'm ready to get some rest. Tomorrow is gonna be a long day, but I'm ready for the challenge!!
I know I'm not gonna get much sleep tonight. I am gonna wake up at 0200 to eat something and then get back to bed til 0430 when we wake up for our trip over to the park.
I have my compression socks on and I'm ready to get some rest. Tomorrow is gonna be a long day, but I'm ready for the challenge!!
Pacers Lined Up!!
20090403 - 1500
OK, the pacers/crew are all lined up!
Brian
Shaun
Shannon
Chris
Jenn
Ryan
Maybe even a few others may volunteer. I'm sure that I will be fine! It's about time to head out to packet pickup and start getting ready for dinner. We're coming up on the 15 hours to go mark. More updates soon.
OK, the pacers/crew are all lined up!
Brian
Shaun
Shannon
Chris
Jenn
Ryan
Maybe even a few others may volunteer. I'm sure that I will be fine! It's about time to head out to packet pickup and start getting ready for dinner. We're coming up on the 15 hours to go mark. More updates soon.
One Day To Go!
20090403 - 0925
Today is a day of preparations and fueling...carbs carbs CARBS!!! And some protein too.
On the agenda this morning is to find a Trader Joe's to get some food, then go to the gym for some stretching and flexibility training. Then I have to get to packet pickup to get all the race materials I'll need. After that...dinner...not sure where yet! Then sleep. Hopefully I'll be able to sleep. I'm getting excited! I'm not nervous, but I'm anxious and psyched! 20.5 hours to go. Wow...
Today is a day of preparations and fueling...carbs carbs CARBS!!! And some protein too.
On the agenda this morning is to find a Trader Joe's to get some food, then go to the gym for some stretching and flexibility training. Then I have to get to packet pickup to get all the race materials I'll need. After that...dinner...not sure where yet! Then sleep. Hopefully I'll be able to sleep. I'm getting excited! I'm not nervous, but I'm anxious and psyched! 20.5 hours to go. Wow...
20090402
On The Road, And Not Moving
20090402 - 1700
Well...here we are. Stranded in awful standstill traffic 40 miles north of the SC/GA border. There's been intermittent standstill traffic for 2hrs now! I am frustrated with the weather too. UUUUGH!
Well...here we are. Stranded in awful standstill traffic 40 miles north of the SC/GA border. There's been intermittent standstill traffic for 2hrs now! I am frustrated with the weather too. UUUUGH!
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