Dreamchasers News

The valley is green.

No fresh snow to be seen.

Beautiful dirt under feet,

Wildflowers and forests to meet.

Rock, stream, and stump,

The summit is just over one more hump.

Join us at 6 pm every Wednesday

It’s to the trails and time to play!

All levels and abilities are welcome. Meet at Dreamchasers in Driggs on Wednesdays at 6 pm. We will carpool to a different trailhead each week. Multiple lengths and difficulties will accommodate all runners.

Whether you love or hate ‘em, track workouts are an efficient and incredibly effective way to improve your running. Here are the top 3 reasons we hope to see you Monday nights from 6 to 7:15 pm at the Teton High School track in Driggs.

Top 3 Reasons to Join Lisa’s Track Workouts

1. Improve your Running & Walking~ Your speed, form, and endurance will benefit from time on the track.

2. See People~ Running and walking does not need to be a solitary sport. Enjoy the social side: receive encouragement and support and meet new running partners.

3. It’s free! Do I need to say anymore? Lisa loves to give her time and expertise to help out local athletes of all abilities.

We would love for you to join us Monday evenings. All are welcome, runners and walkers of all levels. Please bring water.

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!