tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6830090954092204253.post913411677096484663..comments2023-09-13T01:07:49.444-07:00Comments on The Rogue Runner: Rio Del Lago 100 Miler - Race ReportUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6830090954092204253.post-37339691957951429862015-11-13T07:40:45.714-08:002015-11-13T07:40:45.714-08:00Thanks Peter! Yeah, I think my aerobic base could ...Thanks Peter! Yeah, I think my aerobic base could have been better for a 100, and should definitely be leaps and bounds better, compared to a base for a 50. I did drop down to a half and that's already done. I could definitely still do the 50K physically, but my mind/heart is not in it right now. Next year for Rio Del Lago might be too soon for me. I might either do a couple of 100Ks first though (which I should have done anyways before doing a 100M), or re-attempting the NFEC 50M. Wish me luck and I hope to see you and Nga out on the trails!deXhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11333608808104783583noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6830090954092204253.post-89149775222840125602015-11-12T07:52:58.934-08:002015-11-12T07:52:58.934-08:00Charles, this is an excellent race report! I coul...Charles, this is an excellent race report! I could really feel your struggle. I hope to do one next year, but a 100-miler is super tough, and you really put yourself out there. Congrats, and definitely be proud of achieving 52.4 miles. That's awesome. And those three things you would do differently? If you keep all the good stuff you mentioned and just add in those 3 things, I'm 100% confident you will complete your next 100-miler. Don't worry about weight or whatever, but DO work on building a better aerobic base. You'll be amazed with how much easier everything becomes with a better aerobic base. I can't wait to read your next race report. Finally, Nga mentioned you posted somewhere you intend to drop down at NFEC from 50k to half marathon? That's cool and do what you want, but my vote is to stay 50k, and begin mental preparations now for next year's Rio Del Lago! Peterngaandpeterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01959679218420435141noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6830090954092204253.post-44561633314119005212015-11-09T19:24:06.972-08:002015-11-09T19:24:06.972-08:00Thanks Allen. It did unnerve me to an extent, but ...Thanks Allen. It did unnerve me to an extent, but it was more unnerving when they caught up to me at Last Gasp, because that time meant I was really getting slower than what's expected (although still in time). I think it's nice when they ask if they should be running behind or if I wanted company. I don't want to make it a habit of seeing the sweepers though for any race in the future. I really need to aspire to being at least being a middle of the pack runner.deXhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11333608808104783583noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6830090954092204253.post-89024880114877503692015-11-09T10:52:25.837-08:002015-11-09T10:52:25.837-08:00Thanks for writing this - lots of good insight the...Thanks for writing this - lots of good insight there! I can't imagine why the sweepers were out so early - that would have really unnerved me. (It was good that they were not aggressive and even helpful though. But mentally, that's got to wear on you.) You will go into your next 100M wiser and better prepared. (And there will be a next one. I know it.)notthatlucashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10429091759111933245noreply@blogger.com