Grand Teton Half

hskrhntr

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Anybody else running the Grand Teton Half in June?

My gf wanted me to run a half with her so I said I'd be up for it if we could go somewhere cool. We looked at the Yellowstone half and the Teton, decided on the Teton. Driving from Nebraska so we're heading out a few days early "to acclimate"....and by acclimate I mean explore and scout some hunting country. ;-) This will be my second half (my first is gonna be in Lincoln in May), so I'm just getting into serious training mode. Should be a great experience! I also figured that if I'm gonna do one I better do it now. I'm only 34 but I swear things just start wearing out at 31 haha. :)

Any flatlanders that have run at higher elevation have any advise? The course is at just over 6000 ft, so not real high but still higher than where I'm training.
 

ScottR

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I have thought hard about that one, there is another in the Absorokas I am thinking about.


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Bonecollector

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Try running with a dusk mask on and it will limit your breathing, thus condition you for higher elevation.
Regardless, the better shape your in, the easier it will be. However, your time may be a little slower. Be sure to stick with a sustainable pace at the higher elevation.
 

wade

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I entered one in the Black Hills of South Dakota in June for some motivation. I hope all is goig well with your training. Good Luck
 

2rocky

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I'm training for a trail Half in April. Then I'll probably do a 20K trail run along the Coast this Summer before Archery season.

I do all my training at low elevation and ratchet down my expectations when I get to elevation. Like a 10-15 percent slower pace.
 
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