Rank Strangers in the Madison-Chicago relay: Rank Stranger Update #7 (and recycled training tip)

Sunday, May 17, 2015

Rank Stranger Update #7 (and recycled training tip)

Hi team,

25 days to go...

Ragnar has nailed down all but one of the leg routes (#18 is still outstanding) and finally confirmed the traditional spot Martin Luther High School in Greendale as the third van exchange.

Let me know if you have any questions or Rank Stranger alumni news.

best,

Eric

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Featured runner: Steve Hill will be running for the 6th time, having missed only one year (2013) since his debut in 2009. Steve will pass the 100 mile mark in total Madison-Chicago miles and move into 4th place overall behind Eric, Jeff and Art. Along with Pete, his 6 races rank just behind 5 others - Eric 11, Jeff 10, Art 10, Renee 7, Mark 7. He is one of 16 Rank Strangers to top 20 miles in a single relay (6 of those runners are on this year's team).

Training tip

Circa 2009

The first Rank Stranger year (2005) was blazing hot, 2006 was cold, 2007 was pretty darn nice and in 2008 we were delayed by tornado scares. WHO KNOWS what this year will bring? Hot AND cold? The runner is usually the most comfortable person because they are kept warm by the exertion and cool by perspiration. It is the waiting to run that can be uncomfortable. This year I'm going to bring short AND long sleeve shirts. I will also bring a sweatshirt and sweatpants to wear in the van. If it is as hot as 2005, the long sleeve shirts and the other cold weather gear won't get out of the bag. Rain poncho? That might smack of negative thinking, but I will likely bring some sort of rain gear so I can stay dry when I get out of the van and cheer on our runners.

I recommend separating you sets of clothes in gallon Ziplock bags. Bring at least one extra set of gear in the event you get drafted to run an extra leg. The Ziplock bags keep the clothes dry before you use them and everything else dry after they have been used.

Bring at least 2 pairs of shoes so you will be assured a dry pair to wear between your relay legs.

See the packing checklist from the web site:

Rank Strangers in the Madison-Chicago relay: Packing checklist (from the first year of Madison-Chicago, 2005)



				Rank Strangers in the Madison-Chicago relay: Packing che... Packing checklist (from the first year of Madison-Chicago, 2005) The team will provide the following items in each van: GMR-required safety gear (blinky vest & head...

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