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Dylan Creaven

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Atacama Crossing (2013) blog posts from Dylan Creaven

30 December 2012 07:53 am (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time(US & Canada)

Has anyone come across a suitable time keeping device (with gps for pacing) that lasts in extreme temperatures? Currently running on the Sunnto Ambit and the Garmin Forerunner 450 None of which lasted more than 7-8 hours in low temperatures (0- minus 5)..Suunto gave up after 50kms on Raid Nocturne ... and Garmin 'threw in the towel' after 70kms in Thunder Run 24..... even with all the bells and whistles turned off and running in low-voltage mode... ie the unit is barely breathing with limited vital signs... :) What is everyone else using for these runs? i cannot be the only one with this problem... pretty frustrating...

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d c

Posted On: 04 Jan 2013 09:43 am

Thanks Alina! All very helpful.... still seems to be charging issues with standard gps watches i see. Think ill be going for something simple.

Alina B

Posted On: 04 Jan 2013 01:38 am

Hi Dylan - We posted this question on our Facebook page (facebook.com/RacingThePlanet) and received good responses, including: Polar with a separate GPA unit to ensure battery life, Garmin Fenix, Suunto Ambit, RXC3, Garmin 310. If you scroll down the Facebook page, you will see the conversation. Hope this helps!

25 December 2012 09:36 am (GMT-07:00) Mountain Time(US & Canada)

Finished off december with a visit to Profeet on Fulham Road, London. A trip will worth it. HAving some arch support issues after Raid Nocturne... well after initial 50km of the race. The crew at Profeet were amazing. Particular thanks to Sarah. They did a full foot and stride analysis and fitted me with some inserts... they had new Asics Nimbus January 2013 colours in also.. they came with me. SO reaching 68 day countdown... lapsed my training after Raid Nocturne. I think i may have been overready for that race.. not to mention underprepared.. kit mismatch, weather mismatch.. just a general mismatch on all levels. thank god for those Gaitors at the last minute. ANyhow, im back to the gym and will commence cardio in early January. Not overly concerned at this point. Also signed up for Iceland 250 August 2013. Just about to do some altitude training for the next week or so. That along with the Hypoxic (Altitude) Chamber at Third Space www.thethirdspace.com matching some of the atmospheric conditions of the race. http://www.thethirdspace.com/home/fitness/facilities/hypoxic_chamber.aspx But first things first, lets get this 2012 out of the way... Telluride CO.... twitter @dylancreaven

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Sam F

Posted On: 26 Dec 2012 07:17 am

Sounds like you found some good resources to help with your preparation having had a reality check in Raid Noturne. Good luck with the final couple of months. See you San Pedro!

20 December 2012 12:38 pm (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time(US & Canada)

Setting training schedules and working out kit for the desert. I have been considering different kit combinations but after my bad kit choices historically ill be going safe. No Light & Fast for Atacama. Considering a 26-30l rucksack. Raidiight with a 12kg payload. Begin full kit testing January 1. 8 weeks before race. Feeling fully fit after my testing november and december but still not regained lost kgs. Christmas should solve that. Hitting some cross-training sessions with 2k swim and cardio... pretty easy pace. the endurance will come in the dark, cold, predawn mornings of january.

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12 December 2012 03:52 am (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time(US & Canada)

Raid Nocturne

N° 7421 CREAVEN DYLAN
PASSAGE A ARRIVEE AVEC UN TEMPS DE 11:38:37 A LA MOYENNE DE 6.011 Km/h

Conditions were bad over 500m. 10cms of snow. 30kmp winds. 

Setting next race for january. 81 days to Atacama.

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11 December 2012 10:05 am (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time(US & Canada)

Training resumes after Raid Nocturne. Mild training until January before the long cardio/endurance sessions start. Glad of the break.
Recovered quickly after 70kms race. 
Desert Trainers Arrived from US. Unsure how theyll suit the terrain. Made by UK Gear PT-03 DESERT Hot Environment Running Shoe. Military specification but thats not saying much. WIll keep you posted. 
www.ukgear.com

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30 November 2012 10:42 am (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time(US & Canada)

24 hours to race. Snow coming down above 800m. 10cms

Weather for Saint-Étienne, France
1°C | °F Fri Sat Sun Mon
Chance of Snow Chance of Snow Chance of Snow Chance of Snow
Mostly Cloudy      
Wind: N at 12 mph      
Humidity: 81% 3° -2° 2° -5° 3° -5° 7° 3°

All set and ready. Expecting a sub 10hrs depending on conditions.
Up for whatever..

RAID NOCTURNE 1-2.12.2012 12 MIDNIGHT

 

Phase 1 St Christoen-Jarez

 

 

 

Phase 2 Ste Catherine

 

 

Phase 3 Chaussan/St Genoux

 

 

Phase 4 Saucieu-en-Jarrest

 

 

Phase 5 Beaunant

 

 

Phase 6 Lyon

 

 

Phase 7 Lyon Palais des Sports

 

16 KMS

 

 

28 KMS

 

 

36 KMS

 

 

47 KMS

 

 

59 KMS

 

 

64 KMS

 

 

70 KMS

 

1 h 45m

 

01:45

 

1 h 35m

 

03:20

 

0h 50m

 

04:10

 

1h 30m

 

05:40

 

1h 30m

 

07:10h

 

1h 15m

 

08:25h

 

1h 00m

 

09:25h

 

 

 

 

 

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23 November 2012 12:11 pm (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time(US & Canada)

1 week to go to Raid Nocturne 78km
Light training weekend.
All set. Lets go.


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14 November 2012 09:28 am (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time(US & Canada)

17 Weeks

Marathon des Alpes-M 3h 56. Not earth shattering pace but complete.
Nice route and recommend it highly. 
Next Race: Raid Nocturne www.saintelyon.com

Billed as mystical night run from Saint-Etienne to Lyon which promises to be the ultimate challenge for competitors. 


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12 November 2012 05:21 am (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time(US & Canada)

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01 November 2012 04:52 am (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time(US & Canada)

Weekend race Marathon des Alpes-Maritimes. 42kms.
 
Preparing for Raid Nocturne 78kms on December 1-2 2012

http://www.saintelyon.com

 

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15 October 2012 01:24 am (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time(US & Canada)

Fuelling sorted every 35-40 mn. Electro and fluid balance Long coastal run at weekend. Full backpack for 42kms for autumn/winter sessions. All good.

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09 October 2012 03:30 am (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time(US & Canada)

Training consisting of 80kms/w Trail
Gym FBW VO2max sessions
Pre Christmas Races include Alpes-Maritimes 42, SainteLyon Raid Nocturne 78
Steady equipment and food testing.

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d c

Posted On: 15 Oct 2012 01:28 pm

Thanks Alina... marginly easier to type about those sessions than complete them........just glad when theyre over!!! dc

Alina B

Posted On: 10 Oct 2012 02:12 am

Hi Dylan, Sounds like you're training is already going very well. Keep us updated on your pre-Christmas races! Cheers, Alina