Shavi's first 50 miler run is coming up!!!!

It is Shavi's first 50-mile run on April 7, 2012. We are both nervous and at the same time excited about it. Shavi has been doing a great job in training himself but even then, it is just not easy! The run is called AR50 (American River 50 miles). This ultra-marathon is a qualifier for Western States 100 Mile Endurance run.

AR50 is not going to be easy since it has hills in the second half but that what does not kill you, makes you stronger! Right?:)

There are so many side-questions:
1. Will the GPS run out of juice in the middle of the run?
2. Is it a good idea to change shoes in the middle of the run since half trail is asphalt and the other half is hills.
3. Will the mp3 player run out of juice? Should not, but who knows!
4. What if the KT tape comes off?
5. What if the Chaffing cream's effect doesn't stay that long?
6. Hope it's not too hot/sunny and doesn't rain either.

Well, all I have to remember is to give him a carb-loaded diet on Thursday and a low-fat diet on Friday since the run is on Saturday. Hope he remembers to drink lot of water the entire week. I also need to remember to help him pack all his stuff including running food and I need to be there at all the accessible points on the trail to cheer and support him. He needs to remember to only RUN and finish STRONG! You can do this, sweetheart!:)