Old Man Still running

wow. so impressive! ultra-running is amazing to me. i can't imagine having that much endurance. best of luck on your race; it looks like you have a solid plan.

That is really ambitious and yet, achievable. I think it is really cool how you have so many 4 mile splits that are allotted one hour to complete. I think as long as there isn't any crazy hills during those that will be very achievable for that stage of the race. But what do I know? The furthest I have ever run is shorter than a normal workout day for you.

Davy, good luck. I actually checked out your other blog and some of the links--3 mormons and a jew and others. I'm very intrigued by what you do. The vistas must be AMAZING. I'm jealous of that, but running 100 miles at a time makes me want to puke. You'll do great. BTW you're quite the road runner as well. You smoked me at the UVM.

Good luck with your race. Your blog is very inspiring and I have really enjoyed reading it.

Oh my gosh, good LUCK!!! You are so not normal---you are extraordinarily amazing. Have fun and we will all be cheering you on from afar.

BTW, I want to attempt some trail races building up to a 50k this fall after St George. Any suggestions on what to do and which races might be good in Utah at that time. I am super clumsy so it scares me, but it is on the to do list and it is time to get my fanny in gear.

Davy,

I love how you are so methodical and diligent in planning your ultras. GOOD LUCK tomorrow on your 4th Bighorn. You're AMAZING!!!!

Dave - I love the information I get from your blogs. I want to be you when I grow up.

Two questions:

- what headlamp do you use?

- what kind of MP3 recorder do you carry to record splits? Or do you use something else?

Have you ever done the SunMart races?

One of these days/years I would like to either do a Grand Canyon Rim to Rim (or Rim to Rim to Rim). If any ultrarunners out there want to get together on this (someday in the future) - let me know.

Good luck, Davy! Go get your goals!

By the way, we expect mid-race blog updates. Or Twitter updates, or something- that's all the rage these days, right?

Impressive pacing schedule. Does the late start time help out with the night running? I've often wondered what it would be like to run a race that started at, say, 6 or 9pm (I think either Grindstone or Superior Sawtooth does) so that you were fresh going into the night portion, because night is what kills me more than anything. Darn sircadian rhythms...

I am in Sheridan WY. Checked into the race and delivered my three drop bags...stuff like socks flashlight Ensure etc. put at three of the aid statons. The course will be muddy and wet. My feet will be wet most of the race like two years ago. Foot care important.

Answers to questions. I always use a handheld light. 14 LED green bulbs. I hate headlamps. The high angle of light cannot cast shadows on rocks. At night I like to run faat if possible. Hanfheld helps greatly.

Late morning start. Wish it were a couple hours earlier to avoid hot afternoon finish. But I like sleeping in before the start. I once started a race at 6pm. Lots of energy at night...but second night was brutal without sleep.

Good fall 50K is Goblin Valley. Pretty easy.

Well now I am ready. Just resting at Alamo Motel. Davy Crockett in the Alamo. lol. Later I will go to pre-race dinner. Our sport is a pretty small group so after several years I am getting to know plenty of the crowd. We enjoy getting together. Ultras are a very social events both on and off the course.

Enjoy the rest at the Alamo!

And, really, an easy 50K???? That is an oxymoron, but "easy" is a good thing!