Mr Trail Safety Speaks!

Recently there have been reports of nubile young women, dewy ultrarunner wannabes, inexplicably lured off the Pacific Crest Trail from either direction. Perhaps they were getting lost, in the finest Chet Baker tradition.

The Judgmental Brothers had discovered enigmatically puzzling land formations on top of Mt Williamson. Ritual observance? Fetish object? Geo-directional ley-line indicator? Was this directional art for aliens? Or merely the lithic whoopie-cushion for pre-contact indigenous peoples?

Each expedition member was left with their own sobering thoughts as to the origin and purpose of these enigmatic land sculptures, far from the sight and purview of commentators and critics.

Some of you are doing, or leading training runs on the AC100 course. Here's a checklist to avoid disaster:
LEADERSIf you're leading a group, then its YOUR responsibility to make sure you've covered all the details. EVERYBODY STARTS/EVERYBODY FINISHES.how many know the route? How many newbies? Pair up experienced w/ newbies.  It's gonna take more time than you think. If somebody has a critical appointment back in town, they'll be late. Guaranteed.EVERYBODY ELSEKnow where you're going. Get the map—the RaceBook is full of them. Study it. That's why its there.Take care of business. Proper dress/proper gear. Just because some Internet Kid Jesus runs with a garter belt and a squirt gun does not make it right for youhow much fluids/electrolytes are you carrying?Are there any water drops on the way? Do you know where they are?how many are in the group? You'd be surprised how fast you forget.RUNNERS: The group may be slow, but save the speed for another day. Or …