Below is info previously sent to interested runners via email. If you became
interested in the Run Across America on Trail after April 2011 then you might find
some of the below to be good reading. Mike
Date: Tue, 19 Apr 2011 00:27:13 GMT
Hi Runners,
I know I said back in November that I was not going to write again until June, but just
wanted to send out some info.
Some of you might be familiar with the www.usacrossers.com web site. It is a good site to
visit when you have a few minutes. I have asked that the Run Across America on Trail be
added to the web site. As seen on the site, a number of crossings are in progress
including John Price at 70% across now. You can read his blog at http://runvb2vb.com/blog/
or visit his web site runvb2vb.com. Way to go John!!! Dean Karnazes crossing is also
listed on the web site. I note there is a 2011 TRANSAM that will start on June 19 -
website for that run is http://www.sergegirard.com/index.php?part=course&ID=1〈;=uk
As discussed in the November 2010 run update below, everything is coming together for my
trip out west in June. I will be determining the way around the closed John Wayne trail
tunnels, and with the assistance of my better half we will be checking out crew driving
directions between the recommended trail crewing locations.
I will start posting some info on the Run Across America on Trail blog. It is easy for
everyone to follow the blog. Simply navigate over to the blog at http://runacrossamericaon
trail.blogspot.com/ and enter your email in the FOLLOW BY EMAIL box and click on Submit.
There are some interesting videos on youtube related to crossing America. The run finish
- marked by the colorful American Discovery Trail sign at Cape Henlopen State Park, DE -
can be seen in the video at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8sdngYmZavU. Also, there is a
five part video series on the 1994 TRANSAM. The first part can be seen at http://www.youtu
be.com/watch?v=44T2FvZgi9k&feature=related. Very motivating!
A product that might interest everyone is Vespa which aids recovery and enhances the
body's ability to turn fat into fuel. I think this product has improved my running. Hop
on over to vespapower.com if interested.
Again, navigate over to the blog at http://runacrossamericaontrail.blogspot.com/ and
enter your email in the FOLLOW BY EMAIL box and click on Submit as I will be posting
additional information there.
Let me know if you have any questions!
Web Page link: http://runacrossamericaontrail.com/Run_Across_America_on_Trail.html
Happy Trails and good running,
Mike Samuelson
bp.ultras@hotmail.com
www.runacrossamericaontrail.com
---------- Original Message ----------
From: "mhsamuelson@juno.com" <mhsamuelson@juno.com>
To: bp.ultras@hotmail.com
Subject: RUN ACROSS AMERICA ON TRAIL UPDATE
Date: Mon, 22 Nov 2010 02:59:18 GMT
Hi Runners,
I hope everyone is running well as we approach Thanksgiving.
Finally completed - and attached - the initial draft of the recommended hotels for each
night of the Run Across America on Trail. This is just the initial draft, but one can not
deviate from a plan unless one has a plan. I note that column F of the spreadsheet lists
the total miles run. Using simple math one can determine the length of each stage. Please
remember this is just the first draft. It is noted that the early run stages are lower
mileage than the stages near the end of the run.
Some of you might be wondering how the Run course was determined. The only requirement
was the run had to start at the Pacific Ocean and end at the Atlantic Ocean. Running from
LA to New York and following the path of the TRANSAMs is something that would also be
fantastic and exciting to do, but my preference is to run on nice smooth rail and canal
trails vice road when possible and avoid the cars. Hence, research led to starting in WA
with the lengthy John Wayne rail trail which then led to the mapped course segments on
the web site. Exactly how many miles will be run on trail is not yet determined primarily
due to the closed tunnels on the John Wayne trail.
Have I seen the course first hand? Mostly yes. I flew to Washington in June 2009 and
drove the course from the Pacific Ocean to the John Wayne Trail. Additionally, I have
driven nearly 100% of the road miles from eastern NE to the finish at Cape Henlopen State
Park. In May/June 2011 I will be driving/biking the WA/ID/MT portion of the course to
solidify the western section of the course. The goal is to improve on the currently
mapped course, however, the tunnel closures on the John Wayne Trail will probably add
some miles to the course.
What is the daily stage length? As discussed in the attached Run Notes the average daily
stage is 42 miles. However, the stage lengths will start out lower (first day is about 30
miles, second day is about 32 miles for example) and increase over the course of the run
as runners adapt to the stresses of running 40 plus miles a day.
How much will it cost to do the run? A good estimate is that runners will spend $12,000
to $14,000 to do the run. Note that there is no entry fee. I will probably spend a more
than the average since I plan to either rent or purchase the smallest motor home possible
with a toilet for my crew, and even though we could sleep in the motor home my crew and I
will get a room at the recommended hotel.
The next goal is to work on the finisher award which will be just as nice as the Laurel
Highlands 70 miler finisher award. I could describe the award, but then there would be no
surprise. What fun would that be?!
I am a big believer that two heads are better than one and am open to all input on
improving the run. Feel free to contact me at any time.
I expect the next group email (like this one) I will send will be in June 2011 after
solidifying the western portion of the course. Some runners might want to discuss the
possibility of sharing crews for the run and June 2011 is probably a good time to start
that discussion.
Web Page link: http://runacrossamericaontrail.com/Run_Across_America_on_Trail.html
Happy Trails and good running,
Mike Samuelson
bp.ultras@hotmail.com
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