Dreamchasers News

WRUN FOR WRAY - TARGHEE HILL CLIMB

Please join us this Saturday, July 3rd at Grand Targhee for the Wrun for Wray  - Targhee Hill Climb.  The 2.7 mile race starts at the Plaza at Grand Targhee Resort at 1:30pm and climbs almost 1900 feet to the top of Fred’s Mountain.  Proceeds from the event will benefit the Wray Landon Legacy Fund at the Teton Regional Land Trust.  Registration is available on-line at athlete360.com or on race day on the Plaza at noon.  We hope to see you there.

GRAND TETON RACES

Registration for the Grand Teton Races is currently open.  The events take place over Labor Day weekend, September 4-5.  Register by Wednesday, June 30th to take advantage of the lowest entry fees.  You can register for one of these family-friendly races on-line via athlete360.com.

Please email us with any questions: info AT tetonraces.com

Even though rain and snow still fall from the sky in the Tetons, we hold out hope that summer is soon on its way. With the warm temperatures, it is important to adjust our fueling and hydration routines. Salt is a critical component to any warm/hot weather training.

Sodium (salt) intake is a confusing matter these days with searches leading to multiple schools of thoughts. Some claim low sodium intake is best, others encourage it. How do you decide what will work best for you? How much sodium do you need during training and racing?
Step 1: Determine your hydration levels and how much sodium you lose during a work out. One simple test is to pinch your skin. If your skin returns to its place, you are hydrated and do not need additional sodium. If your skin remains standing and pinched, you are dehydrated. Add sodium.

Step 2: Examine the fueling products you already use. Are they high or low sodium? Be aware that some products list only sodium chloride; this is not the true sodium because it includes the amount of chloride. You are looking for just the amount of sodium. Here are sodium levels of a few common products:
HEED: 39 mg    HEED Enduralytes: 40 mg      GU: 350 mg      Salt Sticks: 215 mg

Step 3: Look at other factors. How acclimated to heat are you? What is your fitness level? How much water do you drink during workouts?

Step 4: Experiment with sodium intake during your training. Any workout over two hours should include some sodium intake. The personal question is how much.

Salt is essential to our bodies. As athletes, the correct amount of sodium will minimize heat stress and reduce muscle cramping. Pass the salt, please!

Spring training in the Tetons this year has been cold, snowy, wet, and windy. But we endure!

Our local race season is about to kick off with a few great races. What better way to kick off your summer training than a fun race with good friends for great causes!

Save the dates…..

June 6 ~ Run & Ride for the Cure  ~ 5K run/15K cycle

Wilson School @ 9 am

June 12 ~ Shirley’s Heart Run ~ 5k walk/10K run

Snake River Brewing @ 9 am

June 26 ~ Jackson Hole Half Marathon

Teton Village to Jackson @ 8 am

July 3 ~ Wrun for Wray Targhee Hill Climb

2.8 miles/1900 ft elevation ~ Grand Targhee

Save the Date

Ultra Light Backpacking Night

Wednesday, May 19 @ 7 pm

Dreamchasers ~ 25 S Main St

Mike Clelland, guide, author, lightweight guru, will present an introductory evening to ultra light camping techniques. Mike will show us how to safely and confidently travel the Teton Wilderness for 2 days with under 14 pounds. I know I am going to have to see this to believe it! Be sure to join us for an enlightening evening.

Jay has barely arrived home from the Marathon des Sables 2010, and we are already looking forward to 2011! Dates  were recently announced for the Marathon des Sables 2011-  April 1- 11, 2011

Jay awarding 3rd place to American Mike Wardian at MdS 2010

For the list of MdS 2011 participants, visit

http://www.dreamchaserevents.com/mds/competitorList2011.htm

For more information on the race, results, and photos, visit the website

http://www.darbaroud.com/index_uk.php

Marathon des Sables 2012- The lottery will open in August 2010. Names will be drawn in late October 2010. We will keep information and links for the MdS 2012 lottery posted on the blog.