Lest we forget. 42for42 Challenge. We interviewed Maree Connor, reviewed poles, grabbed Reesha Lewis’ Nutrition Plan, 12% discount code from Hammer Nutrition.
42 for 42 - Lest we forget
The 6th 42 hour challenge is on again at Suncorp Stadium over the weekend of the 26th, 27th and 28th of November.
Each hour, we will honour one of our Fallen Veterans.
The challenge takes place on the concourse of Suncorp Stadium. Walkers and teams will move around the stadium concourse with the weight in their packs for the duration of the time allocated to them.
We will be offering 3 Packages to accommodate both teams and individuals looking to help raise money that will go towards the maintenance and continued work of our Afghanistan War Memorial Garden.
The money will also help with the on going work into the APP, where research, stories from families and Afghanistan veterans will be placed within our QR code’s and our virtual education.
We would love teams and individuals to post photo's & videos by using our hashtags #42HourChallenge and #42for42
For more information please jump onto the 42 for 42 Facebook page or check out the instagram link
Brisbane Trail Ultra entries are flying out the door, we’ve only 22 early spots remaining in BTU100Mi and BTU110, 23 spots remaining in BTU30, BTU60, 25 spots remaining in the BTU20 and 35 spots remaining in BTU10.
We took some time to interview Maree Connor,
BTU100Mi 2021 winner & asked her why she started running.
This will surprise you! As it is incredibly inspiring.
We asked her what she thought of the course and also her views on pacers.
You’ll have to hang in there just one more week to get access to her full interview.
Here is a grab from her interview with Brisbane Trail Ultra RD - Shona Stephenson.
We took some time out with Reesha Lewis and asked her about her nutrition plan for the BTU60, Blackall 100 and also her approach for the BTU110. Reesha is a Hammer Nutrition Sponsored Athlete, as Hammer has been. a long time Nutrition and Hydration Partner for the Brisbane Trail Ultra, we were super excited to see Reesha’s success with the Hammer Products.
Hammer Heed with some added electrolytes and maltodextrin, the quantities are specific for Reesha’s needs made up by her coach Ian Stuck and running partner. (Each runner will need to test this themselves in training). See the Hammer Nutrition Website and download their Nutrition Guide to make sure you get the correct amount of fuel for your body weight.
BTU60 Hydration and Nutrition Plan
750ml of water per hour, broken down with;
500ml mixed with Hammer Heed
250ml of clear water.
Plus 1 x Hammer gel per hour, total 60grams per hour of carbs.
Blackall 100 and BTU110 Nutrition and Hydration Plan
750ml of water per hour broken down with the following;
500ml mixed with Hammer Heed
250ml of clear water.
Plus 1 x Hammer gel per hour, total 60grams per hour of carbs.
Bananas, sweet potato wraps with jam
Watermelon, Pineapple, and Coconut Water with Honey.
At the Checkpoints Reesha stocked up on a small amount of these additional fluids:
Coconut Water
Solo; or
Coke
To celebrate Reesha’s amazing performance and to help the Brisbane Trail Ultra community prepare for the BTU2022, Hammer Nutrition is offering an amazing 12% Discount to our readers.
The Hammer Nutrition Australia 12% Discount code is: BTU
BTU Training Camp, Side Break and Pole Technique Practice, with Carol Robertson 4th BTU100Mi and Alec Green BTU110 finisher
To pole or not to pole? That is the question.
Brisbane Trail Ultra Race Directors Shona and Cora have written a blog on poles and their benefits for a long distance trail runner.
Did you know that poles can reduce the impact on the body by over 30%? NUTS. And there are a few different types of poles to choose from just to make things more confusing in the store.
Here is a snippet from our blog:
It’s important to understand when and how you are going to use your poles
Climbing - Short - Fast Vertical Climb
Fixed Length Pole - As Light as possible - no need to descend ( potential climbing only poles may break on a descent, they are built for weight, not strength. - Crazy European Vertical Km Champs Poles⛰
Collapsible pole, that can be put away when running on the flats and descents and easily packed into your race pack when not needed. - Shona’s Poles
Collapsible pole, that can be put away when running on the flats and descents and easily packed into your race pack when not needed. The Height is adjustable for different gradients, pressure from the top of the pole can be applied - Cora’s Poles
Climbing - Long Distance Poles - Might need them for descending if injured or unstable - Height is adjustable for different Gradients - Spring Added in Mid Section. Those are recommended for reducing the pressure on your wrists. This is probably a pole that is for someone who is concerned with the impact on the body with the descents - Hiking with a pack pole.
To check out the Poles Shona, Cora and La Sportiva Athlete Matt Crehan uses, see our pole blog for the information.
Great! We will see you all soon, the training camps are filling up, we still have some spots, so jump on our website and sign up for our training camps.
Happy trails,
The Brisbane Trail Ultra team- Shona & Cora