Thursday, May 3, 2012

100 Miler Excitement! The Countdown Begins

With the Zion 100 coming up in a matter of days (DAYS!!!!!) I am feeling less fear and more excitement. What I am most impressed with is the preparation that Race Director Matt Gunn has put into this event. I have gotten to know Matt over the last few months and have noticed how focused he is on having the race be first-class. (Matt is on the left.)

I got even more excited when I heard what was going to be at the aid stations:
Aid #5: Mom's homemade soup
Aid #6: Bean/rice/cheese burritos
Aid #7: Grilled cheese sandwiches (although last time I tried this during a 100 miler I threw up)
Aid #8: Spaghetti
Aid #9: Homemade mac & cheese
Aid #10: More homemade soup
Aid #11: Pancake/egg breakfast

Seriously. Does it get any better than that? There are a few other surprises that will make this different from any other race on the globe. I'm excited to take pictures of these surprises during the race to show you.

Now I just need to have my legs cooperate, not get eaten by a mountain lion, not get bit by a rattlesnake, and keep plugging along until I reach the finish line 100 miles later. Can't wait!
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13 comments:

  1. Colorado GalMay 3, 2012 at 10:23 AM

    Excited to hear how it goes!!

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  2. BeanMay 3, 2012 at 11:38 AM

    Wow! So excited for you. Looks like some good eats at this race.

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  3. ChristiMay 3, 2012 at 2:49 PM

    YAY!! The snacks sound awesome!

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  4. susetteMay 3, 2012 at 3:10 PM

    What a blast you are going to have! I am so sad. I had to opt out of pacing because a couple of issues came up and so I won't be there to cheer you awesome people on! Someday I may tackle something this crazy.
    I'm looking forward to the additional surprises. You always know how to make us sit on the edge of our seats!!

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  5. Jerilee E.May 3, 2012 at 6:52 PM

    That list made me hungry! Not so much to run 100 miles, just hungry ;). So excited to hear all about i. Good luck- when I finally decide to do an ultra, it will be this one!

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  6. AmyleeMay 3, 2012 at 9:14 PM

    Days?! I can't imagine eating this type of food and then running. Ultras are a test in full body endurance- legs, lungs, heart, STOMACH.

    Dude. You're gonna rock it. Wish so bad I could be there at the finish!

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  7. KristinMay 3, 2012 at 11:23 PM

    What an exciting adventure this will be. I am intrigued by the eating and moving on how that all works out. I know you will do awesome and your report of it will be priceless. Good luck. Be safe and be proud you are an inspiration.

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  8. CharMay 3, 2012 at 11:23 PM

    Is this a race or a smorgasbord?! Great to hear that you're so excited about it. Good luck!

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  9. Coy MartinezMay 4, 2012 at 7:25 AM

    I can't believe that you're already doing another one!!!! It's gonna be great and I know you'll spoil us with fabulous pics!

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  10. Rachelle WardleMay 4, 2012 at 12:53 PM

    This post (about the food) nearly convinced me to become an ultra runner. I mean seriously eating & running....it just doesn't get much better than that. :)

    Which aid station will have the self serve slurpee station.

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    1. Cory ReeseMay 6, 2012 at 10:23 PM

      You know what's crazy - they actually are going to have Icees at one of the stations! I'm definitely looking forward to that one.

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  11. Dansie FamilyMay 4, 2012 at 1:14 PM

    tom and i did gould's rim last night in prep for pacing. wow! it was pretty spectacular. we did almost step on a snake. luckily it wasn't a rattler. i'm excited for you!

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    1. Cory ReeseMay 6, 2012 at 10:28 PM

      Gould's Rim has become one of my favorites. I have seen some snake tracks out there.....no bueno.

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