Tuscobia Trail Run 35 miles - Run


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Park Falls , Wisconsin
United States
30F / -1C
Overcast
 		Total Time = 6h 58m
Overall Rank = 6/34
Age Group =
Age Group Rank = 6/34
Pre-race routine:

Started the week with an endura lite each day, recovery shake after my 2 short runs. Pre race nothing special, 2 PBJ with a gatorade, cup of coffee.
Event warmup:

None, walked the first 1/4 mile to get myself ready
Run
  • 6h 58m
  • 35 miles
  • 11m 56s  min/mile
Comments:

Hydration was great, I walked every 6 miles for a drink and a gel. Some cramping in my knees, since it was for fun I really didn't train these distances. That was to be expected. With 2 miles to go my knees became a big issue and forced me to walk, I was able to limp it in to get under my goal of 7 hours.
What would you do differently?:

Nothing, this was for fun.
Post race
Warm down:

Beer, Food, Repeat

What limited your ability to perform faster:

Distance, and my mind

Event comments:

This is a fun bunch of people, they all provide a lot of support. If your looking to spice up your off season give a winter race a try. They also had other modes of transportation, bike and ski. The bikes look like a lot of fun. Best comment I heard all day, " no one looks down at you for walking".




Last updated: 2013-09-26 12:00 AM
Running
06:58:00 | 35 miles | 11m 56s  min/mile
Age Group: 6/34
Overall: 6/34
Performance: Good
HR was great, no extra running.
Course: Mostly flat railroad grade, I guess <3% slope, few hills with false tops. Snow covered with spots that were soft. Some snowmobile traffic but no issues. The total on my garmin was 36.17 a little longer than last years 35. With the larger starting field the start was moved to a road site park which was closer to Park Falls, they made up the difference by adding a loop on a trail. Real bad footing to start but better as the day went on. This is a open age group field 1st thru 3rd each mode, 35, 75 and 150 mile races.
Keeping cool Good Drinking Just right
Post race
Weight change: %1%
Overall: Good
Mental exertion [1-5] 4
Physical exertion [1-5] 4
Good race? Yes
Evaluation
Course challenge Just right
Organized? Yes
Events on-time? Yes
Lots of volunteers? Yes
Plenty of drinks? No
Post race activities: Good
Race evaluation [1-5] 4