Good luck everyone! I'm getting ready for the long drive up to Jackson this afternoon. Very exciting and what an accomplishment to get to the top of the mountain. Kind of scared of the "hill", but with a pack of 800 runners around me I know that I will find the support to finish the race. Gotta get me one of those bumper stickers when I'm up in Hampshire!

I had a last minute cancellation, thus have room for one runner down the mountain. If interested, please drop me a note at akofira@yahoo.com. Please include your cell phone number, as well. I am looking to finish around 2 hours. Thanks.

Aaron

Hey everyone....

   We have at least 2 cars making the trip which means we can give rides to 3 runners plus me down. estimated finish is 1:50 to 2 hrs. Drop me an e-mail at funkee_monk@hotmail.com. Good luck hillpeople.

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Hey Everyone,
Looking for a ride for my wife on the way up and then a ride for both of us on the way down. Don't worry, she makes great company :) Beers afterwards and/or gas money will be gladly provided.
Dave
603-548-3302 cell
davidmacgregorpope@gmail.com

A chance to ride with one of the good guys. Very much enjoyed the article today in the Portland paper. Best of luck to you and those who you are doing this for.

Edited by author 06-18-2009 04:11 PM
Hi everyone, I have seats for two runners!! Float me an email message and we can coordinate the link up. I'll be finishing around 2:00, so if you're faster, you can hang out in a warm Four Runner until I get there...jackmosher@gmail.com

Help - am looking for a ride down. Hope to finsh around 1:30. Please email me at micah@neu.edu.

Re: Zach 705
06-17-2009 09:41 PM ET (US)

Car's full.

I have raced this race only once - last year - but have been a trail/moutain runner for decades. I really think shorts and a singlet are all that is needed on race day unless the temps fall into the 30's. The heat one generates by running as hard as possible uphill for well over an hour (or two) would more than offset rain, cool temps, and wind. However, as soon as one finishes having access to warm, dry clothes, fluid, and rapidly digestible food is important. Just my two cents. Good luck to everyone.

I was thinking about carrying a nylon windbreaker in a light fanny pack.

Maybe not needed ? I'm a "clydsdale" so I can generate lots-o-heat....

This will be my 21st race since 1979. In only one year have I worn more than shorts and a singlet. That was in a pouring rain and I wore a poly t-shirt. I find that I generate so much heat on the uphill that I am comfortable until I stop. You then want to have ready access to your bag with extra clothing. I generally head into the visitor's center and go to the restroom and put on dry clothes.

I'm a first timer....... the website mentions that there will be an informative talk about the race Friday night at the Eagle Mountain House in Jackson, where they will give us novice runners advice on how to run the hill. My plan is to bring a lot of different type of running gear and then make the final selection based upon the info learned at the presentation and my own gut feeling when I wake up Saturday morning. Keeping the head and hands warm is my plan.

Hi
Any vets have any clothing advice for the race on Sat. The weather looks to be rough and while this will be my 4th time up, this will be my first in less then ideal weather.

Any suggestions for proper dress code would be appreciated.

Thanks

JOhn

Looking for a ride down for 2 runners. Anticipated finish around 2 hrs. Please email me at ram_1515@yahoo.com.

Thanks!

Brian