Tevis' "sister" race, the Western States 100 Run was last weekend.

Anita Ortiz won the women's part of the WS100 - coming in 9th
overall. It was her first 100!!

This is a short excerpt from an interview with her - and much of what
she says carries over to 100 mile rides:

What are your top 5 pieces of advice to someone trying their first ultra race? 
 
1)  know what you can eat and drink and practice it  2) Have an eating/drinking plan (how much of what, when) set up before the race  3)  Eat and drink early even if you don't think you need it.   4)  never breathe hard in the early miles   5) Love your crew and they will love you back
 
Anything you want to add? 
 
Maybe that my success was due in a large part to my my crew and pacers. One of my crew/pacers was a dietician, Katie Mazzia. She was so great keeping my calorie and electrolyte intake correct. She mapped out every 30 minutes for me--what to eat and how much of it. The success of the race is feeling good. That requires training and fueling.  I did the training and she made sure I was fueled for maximum success. I am always telling people: "Everyone needs a Katie." I COULD NOT HAVE WON WESTERN WITHOUT KATIE'S EXPERTISE.

(the rest of the interview is at:
http://www.examiner.com/x-9750-Denver-Trail-Running-Examiner~y2009m7d1-QA-with-Western-States-100-winner-Anita-Ortiz )

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Lucy Chaplin Trumbull
elsietee AT foothill DOT net
Repotted english person in the Sierra foothills, CA
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