A Step back and Much Needed Help

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A Step back and Much Needed Help

December will be here before I know it and after trying on my own I know I don't  know as much as I think I do. A 100 miles is no gimme in the running world and way fitter, much faster, and far better people than I have failed at it and for me to think I can do this is alone has been humbling. In the recent weeks, I have been struggling to keep on track. My eating habits have taken a back seat, workouts have been fewer than before, and my longest run is only 11 miles.  I knew this would be tough times for my pursuit as we just welcomed a new healthy baby boy to our family.  Because of all this I enlisted some hired health, in the form of a coach. He is not the standard run of the mill nutritionist/trainer but someone that works with me daily, educates, guides me, and calls me out when i am doing something that is counter productive.  I am just a short week in to the program and already can see an improvement in my self. I think more than anything I see the little things that make big impacts. I am way more focused on my food, though he would tell you different, and most importantly I see everything I am not doing. This week has really been eye opening for me. 

- Daniel Underbrink

 

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Gear List For the Mission Uncharted Survival Race

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Gear List For the Mission Uncharted Survival Race

The race is simple, but the choices hard for 30 Miles, 15 Lbs of Gear, food, and water, and 3 days on the Wild Azalea Trail as we embark on a team survival race in Central Louisiana.  

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My Gear list

Kifaru Duplex frame and Apollo pack

Kifaru Para Tarp

Marmot 35 degree down bag

Nemo Sleep Pad

Para cord

Flint and steel

Tinder

Compass

Titanium cup

100 oz Water bladder & water bottle

Garmin Fenix 3 GPS watch

Pocket Knife

Sock (extra)

First aid kit

Iodine Tabs

Headlamp

2 lbs food

Trekking Poles

Luke will be bringing additional gear and food. Water will be scooped up from natural sources along the way to save weight and allow for additional sleep comforts. Sleep is essential to recovery to keep the pace fast and muscles fresh. High calorie to weight foods will fuel our progress.

* We know the trail and the local water sources and understand the risks of starting off with little to no water. This is not recommended to anyone 

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