Cimmarron 50k- Word Travels Fast
Cimarron 50k, Technical report The race: Montrose, CO Mad Moose events Cimarron 30k/50k Starting Elevation approx. 8,000, elevation gain approx. 3,000 The people: Jessy Graham going for the 50k and myself going for the 30k The prep: Leading up to race, I continued to build mileage and worked hard on strength to prepare for climbing. No altitude training or acclimation. Arrived at race site the night before the race and set up camp by starting line. Was up and moving with plenty of time before race start. Consumed a cup of coffee, small pita bread dipped in hummus and one bite of oatmeal/peanut butter no bake cookie. The gear: Wearing dry weave tank top under moisture wicking long sleeve tee, shorts, gloves, hat, and buff. In pack had 20 oz water, one pack ProBar electrolyte chews, sunglasses and baggie with TP. The plan: Signed up to do the 30k, planning to really push for time. There was steep climbing the first mile, and then graded downhill into first aid