29 DAYS AND COUNTING
TEAM UPDATE: March 29, 2007
Wild Miles Teammates:
Every day (or every other day) I will be sending you a few tips to consider as race day(s) get closer. Some of the tips are ones we've learned along the way and others are ones that I've gleaned from various experiences (i.e. altitude climbing, cycling and triathlons) and running colleagues. As well, if you have tips to share, email them to me and I'll compile them together and send them out.
Before I share a few tips with you, below are a couple of WMR updates.
TEAM
REGISTRATION STATUS
The only team member for which I need CONTACT INFORMATION is James Gonzalez. James, can you send that to me soon?
COURSE
MAP AND LEGS
I'm still waiting for maps to be posted on the WMR website. As soon as they're posted, I'll link them to our website and notify you.
GOING THE DISTANCE: TIPS TO CONSIDER
As we move one day closer to the WMR, here's a few tips to consider to prepare...
Consider bringing your own roll of toilet paper on the WMR. Regardless of the number of gas stations and porta potties that are along the course, there is always need for an emergency roll. As well, a number of the porta potties visited along the route last year were without toilet paper due to the amount of use by teams. I personally had to run a 7-mile leg while holding it (#2) all in as there was no toilet paper available at the transition station!
The two large green garbage bags do not take up much room, can be used for several purposes (most importantly, GARBAGE) and can also substitute as make-shift raincoat.
The large drying towel can be used to dry off after a run AND to use as a blanket for those quick van naps you'll get along the way. Consider packing a small (not oversized) pillow to rest your head in the van - you'll need it.
The change of running clothes should consist of two pair of shorts and three t-shirts, along with a pair of running sweats (for the cooler evenings).
A visored hat and suntan lotion can be considered a necessity. Since it is now spring and you most likely have not been tanning all year, it would be beneficial to protect yourself from the sun's rays as you will be spending a lot of time on the road (either running it or cheering on your teammates). While you're at it, be sure to pack a decent pair of polarized sunglasses.
DON'T RUN IN PAIN. This one statement cannot be expressed enough. The Wild Miles Relay is simply that: a relay that depends on all its teammates. And it is a relay that ends in less than 30 hours, so don't punish yourself along the race so that you are paying for it months after. It's not worth it and it's why we have a reliable ALTERNATE RUNNER (Chuck Fabijanic) available. I know Chuck well and he wants to run badly, so don't deprive him and punish yourself. If you're hurting or injured, sit out a leg and allow your teammates to help you out!
RUNNERS
Stacy Park (Co-Captain) - park.stacy@gmail.com
Lee Hoedl (Co-Captain) - leehoedl@yahoo.com
Arnold Ramirez (EMT) - acramirez@fs.fed.us
Andrea Gonzalez - agonzalez@nafinc.com
Matt Allsopp - mallsopp@nafinc.com
Drew Haberl - dhaberl@nafinc.com
James Gonzalez - jgonzalez@segwayfin.com
Steve Hansen - ironman70mc@yahoo.com
Todd Heon (EMT) - crystalandtodd@adelphia.net
Jeff Windhorst - JWhindo100@aol.com
TEAM STAFF
Chuck Fabijanic (Alternate Runner, Van Driver 1) - chuckfab1@earthlink.net
___________ (Assistant 1) - ____________________
Michael Houch (Van Driver 2) - houch24@hotmail.com
Devlin Caskey (Assistant 2) - __________________
Arnold Ramirez and Todd Heon (EMTs) - See above for email addresses
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