The Fit Post

On my list of ‘Things To Do’ in 2010 is the Snowshoe Challenge, organized by Peak Races (you may have heard of them from a little bike ride called the Tour de France or the Peak Death Race…host to ‘The 100 Toughest Races in the World”).   Normally, I don’t like to write posts about anything that I haven’t personally tried. loved. or can’t live without.  However, considering that this is something that requires a little planning, I thought it would be helpful to share info with everyone now…and if I survive…write about my experience in March once I complete the trek through the snow. 

Other than it’s a long distance race in snowshoes…here are the down and dirty facts:

• Date: March 6, 2010
• Location: Amee Farm in Pittsfield, VT (approximately 5hr from NYC)
• Trail: un-groomed snowmobile trails marked with ribbons
• Distance: either…Marathon (7,200 feet of elevation change), Half Marathon or 6 miler (10 hour time limit)…SNOWSHOES ONLY – NO SNEAKERS OR TRAIL SHOES
• Aid: one aid station on the course and one at start/finish (BYO fuel!)
• Equipment: snowshoes available to rent - sledding also open to participants on 1 mile downhill course
• Food: post race pasta dinner at Amee Farm included in entry fee
• Lodging: options include any of the local hotels as well as camp sites or you can drive in just for the day
• Entry Fee: $60.00 by Feb 1 or $75 there after
• Register: http://www.races.peak.com/snowshoe/

I’m going to need to start logging some serious hill intervals and get used to training in the cold weather…hope there are hot chocolate breaks!

~ by Maggie on November 18, 2009.

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