Trail Run Gear List
    This is a rough & rugged training run to prepare for the rigors of Mammoth Camp.  Do not take this run lightly.  It can be hot & dry & many of our local trials have Poisen Oak & snakes.  Your runs will start out at a bit over 1 hour & progress by summers end up to 1.5 to 2 hours!

Reminders of what to bring:
1. WATER: YOU MUST CARRY WATER WHILE YOU RUN!  You will NOT be allowed to run w/ us if you don't.  I suggest a tail pack of some sort that is specifically designed for carrying water while running.  Camel backs are also fine.  Asked some of the Mammoth veteran runners on what they prefer.
2. PHONE: You should carry your cell phone (if you have one) in your tail pack for emergency purposes only.
3. WHISTLE:  You should have an emergency whistle in your tail pack in case you get lost.  Use it for EMERGENCIES ONLY!
4. FOOD & FLUIDS: You need to bring some healthy food & fluids to consume after the run.  "The Golden Thirty".  Research has shown that your body needs to get some fluids & foods w/ in 30 minutes following a strenuous workourt to properly recover.  I suggest some sort of Gatorade & a PowerBar type of snack w/ some fruit.
5. TOWEL, DRY SHIRT & SHOES:  Our volunteer drivers (myself included) would greatly appreciate if you could change your sweaty shirt (it will be soaked) & sit on a towel for the car ride home.  Also, please take off your dirty running shoes.  Be respectful of our volunteer drivers.  Without them, we could not do this!

Your safety is a top priority on these runs (in addition to getting very strong & fit)!  Following these steps will ensure that priority!

                                                                        Coach Fillipow