Avalon Benefit 50 Mile Run Review
Ultra Runner and Extreme Athlete Paul Michael Nelson (Portland, Oregon) has an Supreme Secret Training Advantage Over the Average Joe Runner (Xocai Healthy Chocolate) Who Participates in the Avalon 50 Miler in Beautiful Crescent & the Pier, Avalon, CA - Santa Catalina Island
Annual Avalon Benefit 50 Mile Run
Saturday January, 12th at 5:00 am
History of the Avalon Benefit 50 Mile Run: One of the country's most challenging and scenic 50-milers. No cars, no smog, just great terrain, incredible views, fascinating historical sites, a well-organized race, nice people, great food . . . and even an occasional buffalo sighting. ALL proceeds from entry fees and sponsored mileage go to charity and is a fundraiser for the Avalon Lion’s Club. http://www.avalon50.com/Welcome to the 32nd Annual Avalon Benefit 50 Mile Run! This race is known as one of the country's most challenging and scenic 50-milers. No cars, no smog, just great terrain, incredible views, fascinating historical sites, a well-organized race, nice people, great food . . . and even an occasional buffalo sighting. http://www.avalon50.com/race-directors-letter
We strive to manage an extraordinary running experience that not only offers you a beautiful & challenging run, but also some insight into this fun historic run! In return, we wish to remind you that this is a "BENEFIT RUN" and all the money raised (small or large) is greatly appreciated. Please note that all of the entry fees combined, depending upon the total number of entries, barely covers the costs of putting on the race. Therefore, the sponsor pledge sheets are the only way we raise money for our various charities. Charities include: Avalon Hospital, Avalon High School Scholarships, the Catalina Island Conservancy, the Bill Putnam Health Care Fund and other local organizations. http://www.avalon50.com/race-a-registration-info
Early Fee: $85 run only; banquet ticket $30 each (make check payable to: Avalon Lions Club)
Late Fee: $100- Starting on Monday, December 3, 2012; banquet ticket $35 if purchased race weekend
Course: 50-mile out and back on scenic fire roads from Avalon to the Isthmus and return; takes runners through island's interior, which is generally closed.
See Course Map and Aid Stations Locations.
Aid: Eight aid stations with water, Gatorade, defizzed cola, bananas, oranges, pretzels, M&Ms, and Gummi Bears (Drop bags at Little Harbor only!)
Drop Bag: Remember to bring clothing that will adapt to the weather and a flashlight for the early morning start and initial run.
Be sure to label any articles you want back! (Drop bags at Little Harbor only!)
Age Group Awards: 18-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-Over
Paul Michael Nelson
So you may be asking yourself "Who gets up at 3 am to run 50 miles?!". I was asking myself the same thing the morning of the race. This was my first 50 miler and I was running with some of the best runners in the world, even Barefoot Ted was there, you may recognize his name from the book "Born to Run".
I had studied the layout and elevation changes of the race diligently..... hadn't thought about it being pitch black during those first 5 miles of straight up! There were certainly more hills than I had remembered, but the beautiful coves, the wild buffalo, and the great support from the team and aid stations made up for it. At the 28 mile mark, my feet were very swollen ( I had been combating plantar fasciitis for some time now ). One of the aid station volunteers sprayed my shoes down with a cooling agent that felt awesome and certainly made the difference in getting me back on the road.As I was running along side the ocean I thought several times about how good it was going to feel when I soaked my aching feet in the cold ocean at the end of the race. The last bit of race was straight down for 6 miles. I broke a brutal 7 minute pace completing the race strong. The torture I had just put my body through was deadened only slightly by the cold water and my adrenaline rush. My body became overrun with inflammation.
In training, the inflammation was there, but I had been controlling it well with a natural anti inflammatory supplement. Now I was planning on hitting it hard with Xocai's High Anti-oxidant, high polyphenol, anti-inflammatory chocolate shake. Cocoa in its natural form combined with chia and other powerful ingredients has made Xocai's shake an essential part of my training and recovery.
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Paul Michael Nelson, 32nd Annual Avalon Benefit 50 Mile Run, Avalon Hospital, Avalon High School Scholarships, Catalina Island Conservancy, the Bill Putnam Health Care Fund, Xocai, Healthy Chocolate, Xovita, Xoservice, X Protein Shake, Xe Energy Drink
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