Lloyd, knowing you the way I do, I'm gonna go out on a limb and predict your Laurel Highlands time at right around fifteen hours, probably a little faster.  If you break 14:30, you are far more stud than I give you credit for.  Of course, the environment of the day may make you stay out there longer, or less, you just never know.

So... only another 30 miles, right?

In your first 100, expect that 30 miles to take another six to ten hours, depending on all the usual "depends-on" statements. It ain't like you're just doing another little ol' 50K. You'll need to somehow mentally get your brain around the notion of really being on the trail all day, puttin' one foot in front of the other.

Nutrition, hydration, foot care, and chafing. All way more important/crucial at the distances over 50 miles.

Carry toilet paper.

Tom

Glad fyou asked this question Lloyd!

Just the answers I'm looking for as well.
Craig

Determination.

Pace, don't get caught up with a pack of runners going out too fast early in the race.

Don't let the overall distance overwhelm you, just take each section (aid station to aid station) as an individual race.

Stay on top of nutrition, hydration, & electrolytes as stated above. (still working on these myself)

Be ready to deal with problems. Don't get discouraged when things go wrong because in a 100 miles things will go wrong.

Always remember, no matter how you feel at that moment in the race, good or bad, it will change soon. This is especially true latter in the race. Enjoy the good and look forward to feeling better when you feel bad. Think roller coaster!

Keep a thought of what it will be like to cross that finish line!

Did I mention determination!

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Originally posted by crunningman:

That is sooooooo funny! Run that last mile at sub7:00 pace !http://www.coolrunning.com/forums/smile.gif|src=http://www.coolrunning.com/forums/smile.gif|border=0!

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Hey, ya gotta save something for the end!
Not too far from the truth either...Mike & were were doing 7:30's for the last 5 miles of Cascade Crest. Something about wanting to finish under a certain time.
Runners r dum that way. 

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Originally posted by mudtoad:

"Pamper your feet."

Please expound on this concept. Does it mean put duct tape on your feet before you need to put duct tape on your feet?

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Lemme see... to me, it means:

-having spare socks in every drop bag (you don't have to change 'em everytime, but it's nice to do once in awhile)
-changing shoes at least once during a race (even an identical pair will feel cushy)
-spraying my feet with Body Shop peppermint mist when I change socks (I've never actually done this in a race, but I have after the finish...it feels nice & cool!)
-fix hot spots before they become painful blisters
-tighten your shoes when going for a big downhill (your toenails will thank you)
- have a bucket of ice water to soak 'em in at the finish
- bring a pair of the most comfy over-sized sandals for the finish line & personally apologize to each appendage & promise them that you'll never, ever do that again.
-have a beer. A happy heart, means happy feet.

Cascade Crest 2004

Man, I have so much respect for anyone who can run 100 miles.

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