Tomorrow is the Ohlone 50k and its going to be hot. I am going to run with the trusty Camelbak I used to use on hot rides. I don't like the idea of trying something new on a run like this, but cant afford to over-heat and blow up. I had my worst dehydration episode a mile from the Ohlone Wilderness on Welch Creek Road on a training ride 2 years ago and know what can happen when you over-heat. On that day I ended up seizing up and cramping in both legs, arms, back, neck, and laying on the couch yelling as each new muscle decided to lock up. Tomorrow should be a high of 91, but I know now to load up on the S-Caps and drink like a fiend. This run has 7800 feet of climbing in 31 miles so I would consider it to be pretty damn hard. I have a stretch goal of breaking 7 hours, but I have not been able to train since Miwok due to Achilles/Ankle issues, so who knows what will happen.
Good luck to all running tomorrow, should be fun.
Good luck to all running tomorrow, should be fun.
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