Choose Strong #36 Do You Want to do a 200 Mile Race? | All the Details You Need to Consider When Choosing A 200
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Nov 19, 2023 Curious about ultra-running? Dive into the thrilling world of 200-mile races as Eddie and Sally share insights from their experiences. They highlight key races like Cocodona 250 and Tahoe 200, discussing logistics, crew access, and unique challenges. Learn about essential gear, sleep strategies, and the importance of choosing the right pacers. They also touch on costs and planning for family-friendly crewing. Perfect for anyone considering tackling the impressive 200-mile distance!
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Rely On Robust Drop Bags For Bigfoot
- For Bigfoot, pack heavy drop bags with shoes, blister kits, warm layers, and backups because hotels and stores are scarce.
- Choose which aid stations your crew will attend to avoid excessive driving and rely on well-stocked drop bags.
Bigfoot's Fast Start, Then Deep Wilderness
- Sally loved the first 40 miles of Bigfoot for its fast rollers and European-like scenery and accidentally led early.
- She later described Bigfoot as the most remote of the races with deep, mossy forest tunnels and many downed trees.
Moab Added Distance And Stunning Variety
- At Moab the race started at noon to avoid hottest exposed sections and that year the course grew to a true 240 miles with added mileage and climb.
- Sally praised Moab's varied scenery: aspen forests, red rock mesas, and runnable road sections late in the race.