Scavenger Hunt September 10, 2011

Here are my this week's 

Scavenger Hunt selections!  

Enjoy!

 Bokeh
I know this is a bokeh photo - but the lighting from the window in the background with the forefront of the conference really gives this photo a unique look to share.  I promise to practice bokeh later to enter this section, but I really loved the conference in Albany -- this is Stephen Frost -- their rendition of a TV late night host --- he was amazing.  I love the anticipation, the star quality look on this photo as he waits for his introduction to the stage.  Quite a moment.  An amazing conference celebrating the top communities, Relay events in NY & NJ.   :) 

Process of Elimination,

Each region had a "mascot of sorts" that got all dressed up and had a sign "Relay Like This" to go in theme with the social networking focus of the conference.  Lots of purple, sequins, a cupcake, Purple Kool Aid and a giant Luminaria too.  So fun!  It was a process of elimination to pick the best one -- a tough job for the judges indeed!  How fun!  You can see HOW FUN this is by the look in their eyes as they jump and dance to the music.  :)  

Remember
See the Remember flag in the back?  Remembering those we lost at Relay is an important part of our event.  Celebrating Life & Survivors in the community, Remembering those we have lost and Fighting Back against cancer is the focus of our more than 5100 Relay For Life events nationwide.  This Relay winner is strutting her stuff across the stage sharing the success of the community she lives in!  Love the Relay socks!  :)

 Statues 
Stretching the interpretation here too.  This is Schuyler's statue pose.  Focus in the soccer game on the ball and what is to come next.  Taking a break from the spurts of running.  My beautiful boy! He loves being a "Stinger" and this team really has the intensity to make it happen! 

Flying High
Another soccer shot from today's game (We lost both games this weekend - but the boys really played hard!  A bit of a disappointment for the beginning of the season, but the talent these boys have is really evident!)  This is Evan, flying high to head the soccer ball, Schuyler and the other team positioning in the background makes for a really cool shot!  Posted another shot below my first pic -- I couldn't just choose one so I posted both FLYING shots --- love how he is flying right through the defenders to get to the ball!  :)

I hope you like my selections.  It was a fun weekend of photography for me!  Enjoy and PLEASE leave a comment if you stop by.  I love all your comments!  :)  



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's blog - link above.
5. Leave comments for at least five entries around yours 
6. Have fun! 

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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