Hiawatha Trail Run
Race Day 6/12/22
Starting and ending in Taft Montana a ghost town with a colorful past, the check in area is just off I-90 at mile marker 5 on the Montana side of Lookout Pass. https://spokanehistorical.org/items/show/465
25K Run: an out and back run through 6 tunnels the longest of which is the Taft tunnel at 1.6 miles. There are 3 trestles, numerous waterfalls and spectacular views.
Preparation Day 6/11/22:
Putting together the essentials: Forecast is for cool temps with the tunnels being in the 40’s and 60% chance of rain.
Pack: Camelbak Octane 10. 8L pack with 2L hydration capacity. Weighs in at 370g.
Shoes: Brooks Gortex Ghosts
Socks: Balega Enduro Quarter Socks
Headlamp: TINMIU rechargeable LED 1000 Lumen waterproof
Pants: REI Swiftland Running Pant’s
Shirts: Nike Dri-FIT short and long sleeve shirt
Jacket: light weight, inexpensive, hooded and waterproof
Gloves: Black Diamond Mid-weight ScreenTap Fleece Gloves
Nutrition/Energy: Honey Stinger Energy Gel, Clif Bloks Energy Chews with Caffiene, PROBAR Meal Bar, overnight oatmeal prepped for morning of race.
On The Road
Packet Pick-up: Fleet Feet
Loaded up the van for my first actual adventure. I have been staying in the van while on my week long work stretches but have yet to take Kauila out for some fun. Diesel is expensive so will stop in Idaho and save a few cents per gallon. Kauila handles well on the mountain climbs with lots of power. The back is set up well; no squeaks or falling items.
Arrived at the check in area around 19:30; folks are setting up the area, and the rain is definitely making it’s presence felt. Cooking jasmine rice, grilled salmon and spinach salad with a couple of non-alcoholic Surreal Brewing Company Creative IPA’s.
In bed and reading by 10pm plan is to be up by 6am for 7:45 race start.
