Javelina Jundred 2015

rickwhitelaw

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Apr 27, 2011
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After a great summer of running in the cool mountains, why don't I do something completely opposite? Registered for the Javelina Jundred, a desert run in Arizona. http://aravaiparunning.com/network/javelinajundred/ Race takes place October 31- November 1. So why do something so different? I like variety (my first 100 was a mountain run), my brother (1st 100) and friends are in it, but mostly, schedule. All of the big mountain runs somewhat close to me are in September, a very busy farming month for me.

Training plan - don't have one, don't plan to. I'm a binge runner and that's worked out for now. I've had several big runs this summer and a double marathon planned for the first part of October. Not injured right now and have a good base, so I am pretty confident. I will do more running in the mid afternoon to try to get used to the heat.

Race strategy - Loop format. I am familiar with the course, I paced a friend last year. Try not to go out too hard or the heat will wipe me out on the 3rd loop. After the sun sets I will try to pick it up. Witnessed a lot of mistakes being made last year and I plan to avoid some of those.

Goals - They have a darn 24 hour special buckle. I hope my brother and I don't get pulled into that nonsense. It would have to be cool conditions for that to happen. I would be perfectly happy with a 26 hour finish.

Footwear - Sorry folks, barefoot is not an option. I am going with sandals for as long as possible and then switching out to Altra Ones.

Anyone else in it? Anyone raced it and have some tips? Anyone want to discuss.

Rick
 
Awesome! I don't have any tips? There are some cool awards for best costume and DFL in case you find yourself at 29:59! Wish we could be out there to cheer you on though.
 
Checking in. I ran the Javelina Jundred last weekend. I had a loose goal of 26 hours. Decided to "run by feel", no watch, no pace charts, just accept and adjust to the conditions. With the lower elevation than I am used to I never got out of breath which is my indicator. I used my face getting hot as a gauge and would slow it down and take walk breaks when feeling flushed. Often, I would exclaim "patience" and walk, even though I felt great. The weather was perfect and not too hot. Only had one rough patch (miles 30-40) more mental than physical. Heat of the day and around noon to 3pm. Cooled down and I caught a second wind for the rest of the race. Unstoppable for the second half of the race (except for the partying at the aid stations) I ran a negative split, even negative splitting the last quarter of the race. About 5:15 for the last 25 miles, which I finally took serious and went into race mode knowing a sub 24 was possible. Finish time 23:12. Good for the larger sub-24 buckle and 79th place.

Now for the bad. I might have a stress fracture. Got it checked, the xray didn't show an obvious one. Comments were the trail was in much harder condition due to the rain the week before. Maybe should have backed it off? Ended up with plenty of time for the sub-24 and could have taken the last quarter easier. Hard to be positive if this ruins the performance.

Unshoes Pah Tempe Sandals for 39 miles, New Balance MT 110 for the middle portion, Altra One Squared for the last 25.

My younger brother finished his first 100. Had to walk the last 40, but he beat the cutoff.

Rick
 
A little late I know (I don't check in the ultra section as often as I should), but congrats (and to your brother as well)!! 100 miles still seems super-human to me
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Hope there is no stress fracture.
 
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What is your final diagnosis, Rick?


Took 4 weeks off from running and all other activities. Was able to work without pain. Gained some weight. Skied two days with no pain. Started back up with some short easy runs and all is good. 12 mile rugged trail run Saturday. All runs were shod. No pain. Will try a barefoot run today after it warms up.

Wow Rick congrats that's awesome, glad you got pulled into that nonsense and made it with time to spare!
So no beer stories?

People find it odd when I tell them I had 5 beers during the race. But it was over 23 hours and plenty of time passed between them. I find it to be good fuel. I do think a good non-alcoholic beer would be better during a race. I'll have to find better choices than Sharps and Odouls.
 
People find it odd when I tell them I had 5 beers during the race. But it was over 23 hours and plenty of time passed between them. I find it to be good fuel. I do think a good non-alcoholic beer would be better during a race. I'll have to find better choices than Sharps and Odouls.

Yeah I think so too. I'm not sure how good the alcohol is on your liver during the race, but I would assume its not really a big deal. And to have a caloric drink that's not sweet or water is really nice during the long runs. I do prefer the less carbonated English varieties more though. Fries and a pint tastes fantastic during a race.