Western States 100
Tuesday, July 14th, 2009I have decided to run the Western States 100 next year or at least to try. I am hoping to run a 50 mile qualifier in October. I then have to apply and get lucky in the lottery. Assuming all of that works out, the 100 mile race is next June. Getting ready in Florida is tough. One thing that is NOT an issue is heat training. We definitely get that. The issue, besides the obvious distance concern, is hills. The course has 18,000 ft of climb and 22,000 feet of descent through the Sierra Nevada mountains cover old pony express trails. How do you train for that in East Central Florida, which is flatter than a pancake? My only ideas so far are: 1) Uphill running and walking on a treadmill, 2) Half knee bends on 1 leg, 3) Driving over to Clermont to run hills on the weekend. Does anyone know any other tricks to get ready for hills (mountains)?
