This is part of a series of posts regarding how we prepare, plan, and train to complete the 100 miles Ultramarathon Umstead 100: Relentless to 100. For all the ultrarunning series, here is Relentless to 100, last week’s post, and for additional ideas, follow the link. Training for a 100.

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This is the 1st of 2, final preparation weeks. Most of the details are not running preparation items. It is all about the mental, items to have, logistics, and packing. Now, with that said, since I know you have been preparing along the way, with location, travel, and things to have, get, and test, it should be basically minor adjustments and following your checklist.

Assessment:

By now, you probably have devoured the runner’s pamphlet/informational that the event coordinators provided. There are rules about who? When? How many? And information for pacers to know and follow. The runners are also responsible for their crew and pacer. This is very important to know, given that it is not just the runner that could cause or trigger a disqualification. And after all the time, miles, and training, who wants that?

Start checking your list and details. Review them with your crew and pacers. Allow them to ask questions and clarify as much as possible. A nervous or not informed pacer or crew could easily derail months of planning and preparations.

Get as much ready as you can; you want to reduce the time and stress of thinking about logistics or packing too close to the event. This week, focus on getting as much rest as you can.

Planning:

Recovery, communication, non-running prep work, and planning.

This week’s actual numbers:

Week 2	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thur	Fri	Sat	Sun	Total
Plan	Stretches & Rolling	5	5	5	Rest	10	13	38
Actual	Rest	Bike 1hr	5	Rest	Rest	13	13	31

Next Week Plan:

Week 1	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thur	Fri	Sat	Sun	Total
Plan	Stretches & Rolling	3	5	3	Rest	13	10	34

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