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We're only days away from the start of the 2018 TransRockies Run and the anticipation is starting to grow. We hope your training has gone as planned and that you will toe the starting line fit and healthy. As you begin your packing routine be sure to read through the 2018
Race Guide to ensure you know where to be and when, follow us on Instagram at @transrockiesrun_official and on
Facebook where we'll be posting daily. Don't forget to tag your posts and photos with #TRR2018.
Questions? Here are a few of the most frequently asked.
- What if my teammate gets injured and can't complete the race? You are permitted to join up with another team or another runner who has lost a partner and will be an official finisher. You will receive a finishing time although your time will appear in the results under the "Unclassified" category. If you don't finish a stage, you can still start again the next day as well.
- What will the weather be like? Mid August is at the end of the Summer season in the Colorado Rockies, so the weather can be quite variable. Anything from hot sun to deep snow is possible. Come prepared for all weather conditions!
- How does the accommodation work? We provide backpacking tents for all runners. You can book single occupancy or save a few dollars by sharing with your teammate or another friend who is participating. We set these up for you and take them down each night (except at Beaver Creek). One tent (7x 7) is provided, and extra tents are available for a fee if you require additional space. Remember to bring your own sleeping bag and pad.
- What time and where is registration?Monday, August 13th, 2018 - Noon to 5:00pm. South Main Square.Tuesday, August 14th, 2018 - 7:00am - 8:30am. South Main Square.
- How much is the massage and where is the sign up? Massage is offered through the end of Stage 5 @ $90/hour. Sign up is on Monday at registration.
- Where and what time are the Opening Ceremonies? Monday, August 13th - 5:30pm - 6:30pm - South Main Square (across the street from the Eddyline Restaurant and Brew Pub (926 South Main) - open air park beside the Arkansas River.
Stay around for a Sufferfest Beer, pop by the GU booth to pick up your collapsable cup, and Squirrel's Nut Butter boot for your anti chafe balm.
- Where is the start of Stage 1 and what time do we start? South Main (same place as the Opening Ceremonies) Start time is 8:30am.
- When is the first meal that is included with my registration? Tuesday, August 14th - 5:00pm. Arrowhead Point Camping Resort (big white catering tent).
- I'm a little nervous about the first day on Tuesday, can you walk me through what I should do?? Set your alarm for 5:30am, eat breakfast, get dressed, put your bib number on the front of your shirt, bring a drop bag to leave at the start...look for the white cargo van with the drop bag sign on the windshield, pack your TransRockies duffel and leave it in front of your hotel - we will have shuttles buzzing around town from 6:30am - 8:15am picking up your duffel bags and extra luggage. You will not have access to your extra luggage throughout the race.
- What if the shuttle has not made it to my hotel and I need to start walking to the start? No worries, just leave it outside and we'll pick it up.
- Is there a number to call if I'm worried about my bags being picked up? Yes, call Houda at 403.483.9977
- What if my hotel is not in Buena Vista? Make arrangements with Houda after the opening ceremonies.
- I understand the Stage 1 finish is not where we camp? How do we get to Arrowhead? We will have shuttles running from the finish to Arrowhead all afternoon.
- You guys don't provide lunch, where will I eat??Stage 1 - The folks at Arrowhead will have a BBQ going from Noon to 4:00pm. Please bring cash. Stage 2 - Leadville - you can walk into town and grab foodStage 3 - Nova Guides - they will have a BBQ at the finish line -Please bring cash.Stage 4 - Red Cliff - everyone has fish taco's and marg's at Mangos. Please bring cash with you on stage 4.Stage 5 - Vail - you can walk to Vail Village for lunch.
- Is there a place to hang out at camp? Yes, we have ChillVille set up at every camp. Free soda, phone charging and snacks await you.
- Are there showers at camp? Yes, we have a shower truck that will follow us around at every stage. It is open from Noon to 9:30pm everyday. Yes, we will have extensions cords at the shower truck so you can blow dry your hair.
- Is there internet access in camp? WIFI is non-existent in Nova Guides and Red Cliff. Arrowhead has free WIFI but it is not reliable.
- I'm taking the 1:00pm shuttle from DIA to BV on Monday and I'm nervous about getting to registration on time? No worries, we'll have the big bus drop you off at South Main Square so you can pick up your race kit. The Big Bus will wait and deliver you to your hotel after you have picked up your race kit.
- Where do I park my car in Buena Vista? South Main in the gravel parking lot. Please see Emily at the Race Office for a map.
- If I get a t-shirt at registration and it doesn't fit, can I exchange it? Sure, but please wait until the finish of Day 1. If we have the size you would like we will exchange it at the race office. Look for the green TRR flags.
- What is on the mandatory gear list? The following items are checked at the entrance to the start corral starting on Stages 2-6. You will not be permitted to start without these items:Jacket (shell type - waterproof or water resistant)Warm Hat (must cover the ears)GlovesEmergency Blanket (1 per team for team event)
- I have booked the shuttle after RUN3. Where do I catch that? You will meet the shuttle by the big tent that dinner is served in. Please go to the baggage truck to gather all your belongings before departure.
- Where does the shuttles meet after the final night? Meet at the Centennial Bus Loop at 10:30am. WE DO NOT PICK UP FROM HOTELS. Shuttle departs at 11:00am for Denver Airport and Buena Vista.
Also in this issue of the TransRockies Runner:
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 2019 Registration Details |
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2019 TransRockies Run Registration is open! Pricing details are below and be sure to check out the following links for more information:
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RUN6 Double Tent Occupancy |
RUN6 Single Tent Occupancy |
RUN3 Double Tent Occupancy |
RUN3 Single Tent Occupancy |
| First 50 Spots |
$1499 |
$1699 |
$899 |
$999 |
| Spots 51-100 |
$1699 |
$1899 |
$999 |
$1099 |
| Spots 101-150 |
$1799 |
$1999 |
$1049 |
$1149 |
| Spots 151-200 |
$1899 |
$2099 |
$1099 |
$1199 |
| Spots 200+ |
$1999 |
$2199 |
$1149 |
$1249 |
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| Healthy Eating with Paragon Athletics |
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Who doesn't love sugar? It fuels us. It satisfies us. We are literally built to seek it out. I know I've certainly gone to great lengths to get my hands on some. There is a balance to find, however. When I first started seriously training, I started eating what the pros eat: sugary gels and chews that are easily digestible, go straight to your muscles, and of course can be efficiently gulped down mid-stride. Makes perfect sense, right? Until my sugar cravings started to overtake me. Then came the inflammation, causing aches and pains unrelated to my ever increasing training.
The realization hit me one day: what if I got my carbs and sugars from food? What a novel idea-to eat food! I transitioned to getting part of my fueling needs from tummy-friendly foods like salty, roasted sweet and white potatoes and thai-style sticky rice balls. My aches and pains subsided. I was able to get my sugar craving under control. Maybe the best part is that I get the satisfaction of sinking my teeth into something solid while out on my long runs. It can feel incredibly renewing and nourishing in a way that simple sugars and caffeine cannot. Gels and chews still have their place in my fueling strategies because they do the job and they are light and packable. But I have found my balance and my body thanks me for it.
Betsy Whited
Nutritional Therapy Practitioner and Certified Sports Nutritionist
See you in a couple weeks!!
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| Raven Eye Photo Sale |
If you ever participated in a TransRockies Run since 2013 you've likely had your picture taken by our friends at Raven Eye Photography. For a limited time, images going back to 2011 are on sale for 50% off! Check out the links below for specific events and use the code 'TransRockies' to redeem.
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