Runner, exercise scientist and coach, Greg McMillan of McMillan Running knows what it takes to reach the top of one’s game! As official coaching of the 2010 GORE-TEX TransRockies Run, Greg and his team have been kind enough to share valuable training tips to help GTTRR participants get the most out of their experience. Every Monday from now until race time Greg willspoil us with some words of wisdom in the ‘McMillan tip of the Week’!

For the fifth instalment of the ‘McMillan Tip of the Week’ see below!

“Test your equipment in training before race week arrives. Break in your shoes (have at least two pairs at your deposal), test your hydration equipment, make sure your clothing systems are efficient, light and ensure your selected race-day nutrition agrees with you. Don’t try anything new on race day.”

THE TRAILHEAD and TRAILHEAD CYCLE & SKI
707 Hyw 24 N, PO BOX 2023
Buena Vista, CO 81211
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www.TheTrailheadCO.com

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Tuesday, July 27, 2010

Buena Vista, Colorado – Famed ultrarunner, author, and The North Face athlete Dean Karnazes will appear at The Trailhead and Trailhead Cycle & Ski on Saturday, August 21^st.  Karnazes will be in Buena Vista to compete in the annual Gore-Tex TransRockies Run.

Mr. Karnazes will sign copies of his bestselling book “Ultramarathon Man.”  The North Face will have trail running shoes for demo on The Trailhead’s TrailCenter trails.

Karnazes has won the Badwater Ultramarathon, the Vermont 100-miler, and has 11 silver buckles for completing the Western States 100 in less than 24 hours.  He may be best known for completing 50 marathons in 50 states in 50 consecutive days.  Karnazes has been featured on CNN, NBC’s Today, David Letterman, and NPR’s Morning Edition.  More information about Karnazes is available at www.ultramarathonman.com.

More details will be available soon on the store’s website at www.TheTrailheadCO.com, via Facebook and Twitter, or by phoning 395.8001.

ABOUT THE TRAILHEAD and TRAILHEAD CYCLE & SKI:
Established in 1972, The Trailhead and Trailhead Cycle & Ski comprise Chaffee County’s original outdoor specialty shop.  Together with their internet store, www.TheTrailheadCO.com, they offer clothing, footwear, gear, and accessories for outdoor recreation and adventure travel.

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Keith Baker
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Runner, exercise scientist and coach, Greg McMillan of McMillan Running knows what it takes to reach the top of one’s game! As official coaching of the 2010 GORE-TEX TransRockies Run, Greg and his team have been kind enough to share valuable training tips to help GTTRR participants get the most out of their experience. Every Monday from now until race time Greg willspoil us with some words of wisdom in the ‘McMillan tip of the Week’!

For the fourth instalment of the ‘McMillan Tip of the Week’ see below!

Attend to injuries before they become an issue.  Feel a tweak here or there?  One muscle group more sore than normal? Take care of these little nuisances before they become bigger issues.  Take an extra day off, ice the injury, strengthen the weakness or see a masseuse or a specialist.  Remember the best chance you have of finishing TRR/RUN3 is getting to the starting line healthy and confident.  After each stage treat yourself well:  Soak in cold mountain streams, get a post-race massage, re-hydrate, re-fuel and tend to those potential blisters or hot spots.

Runner, exercise scientist and coach, Greg McMillan of McMillan Running knows what it takes to reach the top of one’s game! As official coaching of the 2010 GORE-TEX TransRockies Run, Greg and his team have been kind enough to share valuable training tips to help GTTRR participants get the most out of their experience. Every Monday from now until race time Greg willspoil us with some words of wisdom in the ‘McMillan tip of the Week’!

For the third instalment of the ‘McMillan Tip of the Week’ see below!

“Practice the three race-day rituals; pre-race, during-race and post-race.  How are you going to approach each morning of this six-day stage race?  How will you handle yourself during a 24-mile stage?  What will you do when you finish?  Know what you can do to make your race experience familiar and obstacle-free.”

TransRockies is proud to announce that iCoolsport, the world’s No. 1 supplier of mobile ice bath’s will be on hand for this year’s GORE-TEX® TransRockies Run!

You will not have to wade through the mountain streams dodging the leeches to get your ice fix.  iCoolsport has a comfortable inflatable bath where you can sit or lie back with your head on the soft pillow and ice your entire lower body.

The neat thing about these ice baths is that they don’t need any ice! The bath’s cool temperature is taken care of by a lightweight portable “chiller” that sets the temperature to a chilly 50F (recommended temperature for optimal recovery).

Another great feature of the iCool is the powerful UV and Chlorine Filters which enable several sweaty athletes to use the same system without fear of germs!

Runner, exercise scientist and coach, Greg McMillan of McMillan Running knows what it takes to reach the top of one’s game! As official coaching of the 2010 GORE-TEX TransRockies Run, Greg and his team have been kind enough to share valuable training tips to help GTTRR participants get the most out of their experience. Every Monday from now until race time Greg willspoil us with some words of wisdom in the ‘McMillan tip of the Week’!

For the special second instalment of the ‘McMillan Tip of the Week’ see below!

“Specificity: Train on topography and surfaces consistent with what you’ll see on race day. Not everyone will have access to the kind of mountains you’ll see at TRR, but do your best to simulate race week conditions. Practice running hills, negotiating rocky, rutted trails and, perhaps, spending some vacation time in a place with altitude.”

Do you dream of riding with Lance? Shooting hoops with Kobe? Playing with the best athletes in your field is usually a pipe dream….until now!

W.L. Gore & Associates is making your dream a reality by offering a chance for runners to run a stage of the Gore Tex® TransRockies Run with America’s ultra marathon man, Dean Karnazes.

It’s as easy as visiting the Gore-Tex Facebook page and clicking to become a fan. Post a short message about where you live, what stage of the TransRockies suits you best and how you Get out More. Share More. And Experience More. Winning entries will be chosen on August 9, 2010.

Starting in Buena Vista on August 22nd and finishing at the Beaver Creek Mountain resort six days later, the GORE-TEX® TransRockies Run challenges runners to overcome distance, altitude and a wide variety of trail obstacles. The rewards of the TransRockies Run are just as exceptional: spectacular mountain scenery along the Continental Divide, aspen forests and high alpine meadows; camaraderie created by the unique team multi-day format; and fantastic full-spectrum race support from one of the foremost event organizations in the world.

Runner, exercise scientist and coach, Greg McMillan of McMillan Running knows what it takes to reach the top of one’s game! As official coaching of the 2010 GORE-TEX TransRockies Run, Greg and his team have been kind enough to share valuable training tips to help GTTRR participants get the most out of their experience. Every Monday from now until race time Greg willspoil us with some words of wisdom in the ‘McMillan tip of the Week’!

For the first instalment of the ‘McMillan Tip of the Week’ see below!

“Consistency in your training is key. Being a weekend warrior is not going to cut it for this kind of event. Gaps in your training increase your risk of injury and establish a poor endurance base. Weekly long runs and a consistent week-in and week-out mileage base will prepare your mind and body for the rigors of a six-day stage race.”