Dear Runners, I use an Garmin eTrex Vista cx (3-4 years old) and when the batteries run low all I do is put two more AA batteries in it. This is a handheld GPS...
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Jerry Kerr
jrrykerr
Apr 13, 2009 4:20 pm
Very good point - just didn't want to be still looking for me next June!!!!!!!!!! Maybe I could check for a "Rent a Thoroughbred" in town!!!! I am very excited...
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LEE HESS
leejhess59
Apr 13, 2009 5:45 pm
It is definitely reasonable, just stick to your training and listen to your body. If you are feeling anything unusual take a day or two to let the body heal. I...
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wschloman
Apr 15, 2009 11:08 pm
Is any body going to run the Psycho Summer 50k trail race I plan to and was hoping to meet in person some of you - Think I have with your help solved my GPS...
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Stuart Johnson
rnultras
Apr 16, 2009 3:06 am
Hey Wes, I plan on running Psycho Summer also. Count on Hot, Humid and Hilly. Maybe a little Muddy too. Great race too. Last fall Paul S., myself and some...
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lauraran1
Apr 17, 2009 12:36 am
I'm doing the Heartland 50 this October.(First one) I want to do the ot100. Any suggestions for a good, do-able training schedule for the average human? I'm...
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wschloman
Apr 18, 2009 12:58 pm
Thanks for all the info I am looking forward to meeting you at the Psycho run if is any thing like the winter one it should be brutal but fun - Bad Ben is the...
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leejhess59
Apr 20, 2009 6:12 pm
Laura, Hope the marathon went well yesterday. Not knowing your running back ground I would have to say that you will have to be fairly aggressive with you...
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laura range
lauraran1
Apr 21, 2009 1:00 am
Thanks! The marathon was great. It rained the entire race. Might have to sacrafice a toe nail or two. ... From: leejhess59 <leejhess@...> Subject:...
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karleking@...
karleking...
Apr 21, 2009 6:50 pm
I am going to go to berryman that friday for one last run before the saturday berryman race. I am planning on doing a lap and 1/2. If anyone wants to meet up...
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LEE HESS
leejhess59
Apr 22, 2009 5:32 pm
Laura, Here is an interesting web site that may help you in training for the OT100 this fall. http://www.trailrunevents.com/ul/schedule-100m.htm Best of...
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ozarktrail100@...
peschoenlaub
Apr 22, 2009 9:25 pm
Lee (and others interested), I looked at the 100 mile training schedule on that website. There is a lot I like about it. The only comment I have is that,...
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laura range
lauraran1
Apr 22, 2009 11:58 pm
Lee, Thank you for the link. I can take this training schedule and adjust to fit my work schedule. I'll probably cut out one back to back run every 4 weeks...
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Michael fitzgerald
mmfitz...
Apr 23, 2009 2:21 am
Does anyone have any suggestions on a light-weight running pack for the run? Mike Fitzgerald ___...
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wesley schloman
wschloman
Apr 23, 2009 8:40 am
Get on Zombie runners site they have a lot to choose from I am also looking for one - the Nathan vest looks interesting Wes S ... From: Michael fitzgerald To:...
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Michael fitzgerald
mmfitz...
Apr 23, 2009 12:24 pm
Thanks for the tip. ... From: wesley schloman <reader@...> Subject: Re: [ot100] packs To: ot100@yahoogroups.com Date: Thursday, April 23, 2009, 3:40 AM ...
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LEE HESS
leejhess59
Apr 23, 2009 12:46 pm
Guys here are a couple things to consider. A waist pack with two bottles are easier/faster to fill. You can have two different kinds of drink at your ready. If...
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laura range
lauraran1
Apr 23, 2009 1:21 pm
Thank you! ... From: LEE HESS <leejhess@...> Subject: RE: [ot100] packs To: ot100@yahoogroups.com Date: Thursday, April 23, 2009, 7:46 AM Â Guys here...
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Gina Clark
gina_c5
Apr 23, 2009 1:21 pm
Just a thought. Whatever you choose make sure to get it well ahead of time to be able to use it through your long training runs. You'll want to make sure...
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Tom Mueller
ultramasher
Apr 23, 2009 1:29 pm
Read that some of the checks are nine miles apart...I have the Nathan 2-liter pack (I think best on the market) but really don't like something on my...
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Michael fitzgerald
mmfitz...
Apr 23, 2009 6:28 pm
Is there any need to consider a small pack for carrying warm clothes or rain gear. My only 100 experiences are on a track where you have your food and gear a...
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LEE HESS
leejhess59
Apr 23, 2009 9:10 pm
Absolutely plan for everything....especially weather. Now that being said you do have 4 drop bag aid stations so that you can have clothing, food, drink,...
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punkarello22
Apr 23, 2009 10:30 pm
Hello, Just wondering if anyone has had the chance to look at or use the new packs from Salomon, specifically the XT Wings 5? It looks like it would be a...
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punkarello22
Apr 23, 2009 10:43 pm
... Just wondering if anyone has had any experience with the new Salomon XT wing packs? I like the idea of having a pack, plus two water bottles minus the...
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ozarktrail100@...
peschoenlaub
Apr 23, 2009 10:46 pm
PLEASE NOTE:  Lee listed 4 drop bag aid stations in the post copied below. These are NOT final. Stuart and I are still discussing drop bag aid stations,...
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punkarello22
Apr 24, 2009 12:00 am
... check it out at http://www.salomonrunning.com/us/bags-and-packs/bags-and-packs/trail-running/xt-wings-5.html...
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laura range
lauraran1
Apr 24, 2009 12:16 am
I'm sure the aid stations won't come soon enough for a newbie. So I think I'm opting for the Nathan pack. I'll do the Heartland 50 with it. That should...
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Michael fitzgerald
mmfitz...
Apr 24, 2009 12:30 am
You are a very smart bunch. Thanks for the chatter. My pack browsing begins with all of this in mind. ... From: laura range <lauraran1@...> Subject: Re:...
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wschloman
Apr 24, 2009 12:33 am
I don't want to miss getting into this race (in my case adventure) so is there a limit on the number of participants? - and when it gets closer and I am sure I...
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ozarktrail100@...
peschoenlaub
Apr 24, 2009 3:17 am
Wes, Yes, there is a limit of 150 runners for this race. We just had the 20th runner register. We opened registration just over a month ago. There is no...
