Mountain of dreams: The VT50 Plan

9/7/11

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!!!!