The Black Diamond Ion showed up in the swag bags at the Twomoons 100. This is a unique race because of the staggered starts based on your estimated finish time. I hit the trails 9:00 at night for the first full moon and was able to run with the Ion all night. After sun rise I left the headlamp on my wrist (1.3 oz.) and used it as a back up light for the second night. The 6v battery throws out a nice beam for up to 15 hours of trail running!

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Virginia’s pass is one of the coolest aid stations I have ever seen and this year It will be on film! Travis Ott from Gary Fisher Bikes sent me a GoPro head cam that fits on your head just like a head lamp. The headband is well designed so the waterproof TV camera doesn’t bounce when you run!. This will be a blast filming sections of the course and documenting the good and bad times of the Hardrock 100! 

Three Scrapes for Hardrock! I hope the snow melts!

First Endurance keeps us all moving race after race with the help of Ultragen, the ultimate recover product. Not only do they make a killer recovery product we highly recommend the Multi Vitamin V90 specifically designed for the endurance athlete. These two products alone help us run race after race after race all season long, ask Karl Meltzer who won (5) 100 milers already this season, “keeps you fresh as a daisy!” If you want some serious extra boost for carrying oxyegyn to the muscles, take a look at the optygen, this has been a popular supplement for the Tour De France guys as well!

This one two combo can help you navigate through a blizzard at night ! Yea, thats what the Bear 100 handed out this year, full cloud cover and dark conditions. When the sun first set, I used the Spot to start the long night run which last 12 hours in late September. I went with the 3 LED setting all night long, when it got super dark and snowy I started up the Icon, this center LED sent a super defined spot in front of me while the Spot Headlamp lighted up the general area. Even during the 12 hour night leg I never had to change batteries, try that in a blizzard after 20 hours of running, not!
Black Diamond Spot Headlamp

The two light combo allowed me to run all night with no pacers in the snow and clouds, I couldn’t see the pink ribbons and there where very few glow sticks, but I just followed Meltzers foot prints all night long! Thanks for leaving those scrape marks ! Wahsatchspeedgoat.

Black Diamond Icon Headlamp

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He’s one of the most laid-back guys you’re likely to meet but don’t let his demeanor fool you. Ultramarathoner Karl Meltzer has run more than 80 ultras and WON more than 40 of them! Today on Endurance Planet we hear from the easy going trail champion.

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Notes from the goats

There is no exact science to pacing but here are some the tips we have learned. It all started a long time ago when old friend Dan O’Connor paced to my first 100 mile finish, the Wasatch 100. He was motivating, pushed the pace and keep me moving, as I’ve had other pacers who were just happy to walk and talk with me. Here are some keys points to think about:

• Know your runners abilities
• Motivate your runner at all times
• Be aware of your runners goals, keep track of his splits and remind him frequently what pace they are on.
• Monitor their water and food intake, be sure they are ahead of their needs.
• Pay attention to their pit stop plan before you enter each aid station.
• Most important the aid station is a pit stop, not a rest stop along the highway. Your runner must race down time as well, this will translate to a faster finish.
• Run in front of your runner, stay ahead and keep them running if they can.
• Evaluate their strengths such as can they run better downhill, uphill or the flats, once you determine this push your runner through those sections.
• Most of all, as long as your runner is not injured, get them to the finish!

If you fellow goats have any good info, leave a comment, Bahaha two scrapes!

Wasatch 100, Brighton mile 75

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This is the best little headlamp I have ever used! The Petzl e+LITE weighs less then one ounce and has a battery life up to 45 hours. The LED works real well for any race that starts in the dark, you can clip the light to the rim of your hat and leave it on until night time returns, you won’t even know it is there. I would not rely on this light for the full night leg of a race but I would leave it on your hat or in your pack for a back up light. The e+LITE has a red LED that blinks up to 45 hours if you need rescued in the backcountry, great feature for safety! I will be starting the Bear 100 with this lite in two weeks!

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Leland Barker needs some volunteers for the BEAR 100 if you want to hang around the mountains during the fall colors! Leave a comment or contact Leland through the Bear web page.

The Speed Goat Trail Running Gear Shop will be offering a 10% discount to all fellow Speed Goats. Our partners at Backcountry.com have agreed to offer us an exclusive 10% discount off trail running gear. This discount will be only available at wasatchspeedgoat.com and will offer our loyal readers a deal on trail gear ! The code will be in place this week at the Speed Goat Trail Running Gear Shop!

WasatchSpeedGoat Trail Running Tip VIDEO: Running Uphill

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As the season rolls on it is good to have products like Ultragen around! The chance to recover and rebuild with Ultragen keeps your season moving at a record breaking pace. Go bang out a 20-30 mile trail run and then drink a bottle of Ultragen, you can feel your muscles soaking up the nutrients. I can run a marathon in the morning and coach soccer in the afternoon, that is some serious recovery! If your running the Wasatchspeedgoat 50k, be sure to drink the Ultragen at the finish line, you will need it!

Wasatchspeedgoat-two scrapes!

Sign up on-line for the WasatchSpeedGoat 50k rugged trail race through Snowbird and Alta Ski Resorts. The race takes place 7/21/07 at the Snowbird Tram deck, get ready to run through the tunnel~race app