The VT50 Plan

Here is the plan.  I have been studying the website, the blog & the race director emails.   Planning for the VT50 to be sure I feel comfortable has really got me excited about the day, but need to be ready and have a plan.  I know it seems crazy after all of the marathons I have done to be so nervous, but the difference in this "race" is the mileage, the need to be patient and not to push too hard in the beginning is more important than ever.  There is a need to be smart and coherent throughout so nutrition will be essential - leading up to the race and during the race too.  

What to wear? :)

Fanny pack:  Phone, camera with video capacity

GU, bars, water

Shorts & tech tank shirt

Taper Time!

Sleep at least 8 hours a day for 2 weeks

Trail running & hill climbs with intermittent walking

Double digit challenge up until taper time

Aid Stations

Steve, Jill & Jim are planning on being there for support and to meet me at the 3 locations

	#1 Coon Club	Both	M4.2	5:45 AM	9:30 AM
	No handler access		No drop bags	Next Aid K3.3/ M 4.3 miles
	#2 Dart’s	50M	M8.5	6:15 AM	8:30:00
	No handler access		No drop bags	Next Aid 3.83 miles
	#4 Skunk Hollow	50M	M12.3	6:30 AM	9:25 AM
	Handler Access		Drop bags	Next Aid 7 miles
	#5 Garvin Hill	50M	M19.3	7:15 AM	11:20 AM
	No handler access		No drop bags	Next Aid 3.9 miles
	#6 Cady Brook	50M	M23.2	7:15 AM	12:15 PM
	No handler access		No drop bags	Next Aid 4.4 miles
	#7 Margaritaville	Both	K10.5 miles, M27.6	7:30 AM	1:35 PM
	No Handler access		No Drop Bags	Next Aid K2.4 M4.3 miles
	#8 Dugdale's	Both	K12.9 miles, M31.9	7:45 AM	2:20 PM
	Handler Access		Drop Bags	Next Aid K5.4 M5.4 miles
	#9 Fallon’s	Both	K18.3 miles, M37.3	8:15 AM	3:25 PM
	No handler access		No drop bags	Next Aid K3.8 M3.8 miles
	#10 Goodman’s	Both	K22.1 miles, M41.1	8:30:00	4:25 PM
	No handler access		No drop bags	Next Aid K6.1 M6.1 miles
	#11 Johnson’s	Both	K28.2 miles, M47.2	9:15 AM	5:45 PM
	Handler Access		Drop Bags	2.8 Miles to Finish!!!!

3 Drop Bag opportunities: 

What to put in the drop bags - 

Extra shoes, extra socks, water, GU20, GU, Other nutrition, hat, extra tech shirt, shorts, Body Glide, Sunscreen towel &  first aid

Notes: 

8900 feet of climbing

50/50 road and trail

Fastest female time from 2010:  7:22:19

Fastest male time from 2010:  6:36

Cut off time:  12 hours 

(they will sweep you off the course if they think you can't make the cut off time)

Link to Course notes

See below elevation profile of the course

Finish Line: 

 2 Bottles of Cook's Champagne

Extra set of clothes

Sandals

Fleece or Nano Puff

Blanket for the ride home  :)

Yahoo!  Here we go ----  18 days and counting.....

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Coddled Eggs

How to Coddle Eggs 

2 eggs
salt, pepper
cheese, peppers, mushrooms, sausage, bacon (your choice) Boil the water to reach the top of the coddler, but not over the top
First grease the inside of the coddlers with olive oil or butter
Add eggs and choice of ingredients
Tighten the tops of the coddler - tight but not too tight
Use fork to transport coddler to and from the boiling water
Boil for 10 minutes

 Enjoy

Scavenger Hunt - August 4, 2011

Stairs
A hiker's backyard paradise is where I live and run the trails... this is the stairway to the back woods.  We often see deer and other animals wandering and enjoying the natural landscape.  This has been a 4+ year project - power spraying and clearing with my husband's favorite toy - his John Deere tractor  - We have created this wondrous beauty of a rock where once was a pile of dirt and weeds.  

Macro

Beautiful mushrooms in our woods!

 Clouds 

Our trip to Mt Hood, OR was amazing in July - I haven't had a chance to share all these photos so I thought this one was perfect for this category.  

 Abstract

Sharing our project from yesterday.  It took a while, but Schuyler insisted on making a "home made" soccer goal.  Ingredients:  Raised flower bed wood, sheet, safety pins, rope and of course duct tape! Voilla!  

Smile
The best smiles of the week! 

Schuyler's first day of 4th grade! 

Elizabeth the bus driver!

The rules are simple:

1. Anyone can participate.
2. You're encouraged to take five new photos this week for the challenge. Creativity is also encouraged!
3. If you get stumped, you may use one photo from your archive 
4. Link up to Ashley on Sunday (or Tuesday at the latest) - you can use the button above.
5. Leave comments for at least five entries around yours (we have so many new participants each week, this is the only way I know to be inclusive).
6. Have fun!