Update Colorado Packing List/Schedule

Below is an updated packing list for those going on the Colorado trip in one week as well as a rough schedule for the trip.  If there are any questions please let me know and I will post anything else that may need to be mentioned.
Thanks
Denny

CRCC Running

Colorado Camp Equipment list

The following is a list of things that we want to make sure that everyone that is going with on trip to Colorado has packed.  We do want to also remind everyone that this is not a long trip, so we do not need to pack a lot, just the basics.  Think also of what you will wear in the afternoon/evening can probably be used for the workout the next morning. If there is anything not on this list that you have a question about, please let me know.

IF THERE IS ANYTHING ON THIS LIST THAT YOU ARE NOT GOING TO BRING, PLEASE ASK BEFORE YOU DON’T BRING IT!

Clothing

·       Sun hat or baseball cap

·       Sun glasses

·       Light jacket or sweatshirt

·       Some sort of pants (jeans, khakis, warm up pants, etc.)

·       1-2 Pair of every day shorts

·       Rain gear (pants and jacket) Gortex is best!

·       1-2 long sleeve T shirts … wicking/dry fit fabric

·       Running tops … wicking/dry fit fabric (5 is enough)

·       Socks

·       Running Shoes (an extra pair might be helpful. See Trail Shoes below)

·       Daypack (large enough to carry food, water, change of clothes/socks)

·       Running shorts (5 pair is enough)

·       1-2 H20 bottle ( 1-2 liter minimum size )

·       1 Running water bottle with strap to put on your hand but not have to grip.
(Dick’s Sporting Goods do have these in their shoe department, brand name is Nathan)

·       Trail running shoes or light hiking boots if you have them already. (Don’t need to buy if you don’t have one or the other)

·       sandals(optional but good idea)

·       Small pillow for the ride out and back

·       A Soft-sided reusable lunch bag

·       Swimsuit

·       Drink packets (Crystal Light/Gatorade)

Personal Hygiene Items

·       Sun screen and lip protection cream (min. SPF 30)

·       Small first aid kit - moleskin and bandages

·       Towel and face cloth

·       Toothbrush and toothpaste

·       Deodorant, soap, shampoo

Optional

Camera, ipod/speaker, reading and writing materials, cards, games and small sporting items

·       Snack food will also be optional, but we are asking that what is brought for the trip is minimal.  We will give the runners a chance to stop at a grocery store once we are there to pick up any other snacks they may want.  But, because of the stress they will put on their bodies and the number of calories they will burn being at a higher elevation, we will want them to be aiming for healthier snack items, such as Trail Mix, cheese and crackers, nuts, etc. We would like for them to not bring or purchase items like Chips, Pop-Tarts, Pop, etc.  Some candy will be helpful, especially M&M’s and Jolly Ranchers for the hikes.  However, we may buy those for the runners.

Colorado Trip Workouts

SATURDAY:

Meet at the front of the High School at 7:00PM to load up vans. Once loaded, we will head out. Exact route may change depending on the weather and construction.

SUNDAY: (Snack/Breakfast bags will be provided for the trip and morning breakfast.  We would like for the runners to have their water bottles filled for the ride and breakfast)

AM: Denver  25-30 min Level 2 – S Platte River Trail, starting at REI (to start to get acclimated to higher altitudes)

PM: Lily Pad Lake (3.2mi) Afternoon/late afternoon (easy hike to get acclimated)

MONDAY: (Breakfast at 6:45, leave for training run at 7:45)

AM: Breckenridge Nordic Center 45 min Level 2-3

PM: Monte Crisco Gulch (2.8 mi 1131 ft gain) (moderate hike)

TUESDAY: (Breakfast at 6:45, leave for training run and the day at 7:45)

AM: Keystone Nordic Center 1hr – 1h 30min Level 2

PM: Free Day - Afternoon in Keystone

WEDNESDAY: (Breakfast at 6:45, leave for training run at 7:45)

AM:  Frisco Bay Trails 3-5 miles Level 1-2

PM: Breckenridge free time + Upper Gondola Hikes

THURSDAY: (Breakfast TBD, be to Trail entrance by sun up)

AM: Quandary Peak 14er (6 mi) (Challenging hike, Team Bonding and Goal Workout)

PM: Neighborhood run + relay hill run? (Will depend on how everyone is doing)

FRIDAY: (Breakfast TBD)

The plan at this time will be to leave around 5:00AM, but we will be looking at the weather and will adjust our travel plans accordingly.  We look to be back to the High School by around 10:00PM.

*Hydration will be a very big key to how one does during the training runs and hikes as well as their overall experience for the week. Being at a higher elevation, it will be easier for dehydration to occur and thus chances of altitude sickness.  We will remind the runners as much as possible the importance of this before every workout.  It will be very important for even the hikes.  Day packs should be big enough and sturdy enough to carry multiple water bottles and lunch bag, but not too cumbersome.