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
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