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NEW START TIME @ 6:30AM!

* The complete Bulldog Training Schedule can be found on the Trail Run Events Blog.

* Read all the information on the web page, especially the TRAIL GUIDELINES and FAQs.

* It is always a good idea to check the Trail Run Events Blog on the night before each run in case there has been a last minute change of location or even run cancellation.

* This run will be held "rain or shine".

~ We will hold the maximum running time at 5h30m.  Everyone runs for "time on their feet".  The slowest runners will need to maintain a pace of 4-mph overall.  A cut-off time for each run will be established in the email update and if you are a slower runner, you will run for time rather than mileage.  This means that although the run is tagged at xx number of miles, some of you may actually run fewer miles but will still complete enough "time on your feet" to finish a 50K race.  It doesnt benefit the slower runner to spend more "time on their feet" than the others; it only risks injury and impedes recovery.   As you become a stronger runner, you will begin to cover more mileage in the allotted time.

* Please adhere to the turn-around time.   If you want to run with the UltraLadies, it is conditional upon you turning around at the designated time - no exceptions!!!

~ RUNNING IN THE HEAT: There is a lot of concern being expressed about running a 50K in August. Actually, running a half marathon in June can be more problematic than running a 50K in August because our "June gloom" weather doesnt adequately prepare us to run when the temperature suddenly spikes into the 90s on race day. As the weather warms up, we will be running in the heat and the best way to handle running in the heat is through gradual exposure to the heat. The more you gradually expose yourself to heat, the more your body will begin to sweat for cooling but at the same time will spare electrolytes. Be aware to carry enough fluids including hypertonic fluids (with electrolytes added). Wear a shade hat and light colored clothes and use water stops to wet your clothing. Overall, when running in the heat, be aware to slow your pace down to keep your engine running easy. If you have access to a sauna, it will help you become heat acclimatized; just spend a little time in the sauna each day.

~ TRAINING RUN: Saturday, June 25 - Caballero Trail to Trippett Via Musch Trail and Out-and-Back on East Topanga Fire Road for  Up to 24-Miles.

~ LOCATION :
* Exit the 101 at Reseda Blvd. Go south.
* Caballero Trail Head is approximately 1-mile before the Top of Reseda
* Free Parking is on the street.

~ MEETING SPOT: We will meet at the trail head on the left side of Reseda Blvd.

~ TIME: 6:30 AM SHARP- Please arrive EARLY; bottles full and shoes tied; ready to run at 6:30 AM.

~ DISTANCE: Up to 24-miles.

~ MAX RUNNING TIME: 5h30m -- -- Designated turn around time is 2h30m.  This allows 3h00m to return.

~ CUT-OFF: All runners please turn around at mile 12.0 or 2h30m, whichever comes first.

~ WATER: Water available at Trippett Ranch; mile 7 and mile 17.

~ TOILETS: At Trippett, per above.

~ The SIGN IN SHEET: There will be no sign in sheet for this run; Please note per Trail Guidelines; YOU ARE RUNNING AT YOUR OWN RISK!

~ ARROWS: There will be no arrows for this run.  New runners, please stay with others if you do not know the way.

~ If you leave the trail for any reason, please leave your belt or pack on the trail to mark where you went in the bushes. Please remember to "leave only footprints"; pack everything out.

ROUND TRIP FROM CABALLERO TRIAL HEAD PAST PARKER MESA OVERLOOK FOR UP TO 24-MILES

1-Start at Caballero Trail Head
2-Follow Caballero Trail to Mulholland fire road -- mile 1.5
3-RIGHT turn on Mulholland fire road to Bent Arrow Trail -- 1.8
4-LEFT turn on Bent Arrow trail to Temescal fire road #30 -- mile 2.3
5-LEFT turn on Temescal fire road to Hub Junction -- mile 3.7
6-RIGHT turn on Eagle Springs fire road and continue to Eagle Junction – mile 5.0
7-CROSS STRAIGHT over Eagle Springs fire road and take Musch Trail down to Trippett Ranch Visitor Center (TOILETS/WATER) -- mile 7.1
8-Leave Trippet Ranch Visitor Center to junction of East Topanga fire road -- mile 7.3
9-RIGHT turn on East Topanga fire road and continue approx. 2.5 miles to Parker Mesa Overlook Junction -- mile 9.8                    10-Continue past Parker Mesa Junction to turnaround at mile 12.0 or 2h20m, whichever comes first.

RETURN

11-U-TURN on East Topanga fire road and return to Trippet Junction -- mile 16.7
12-LEFT turn at Trippet Junction and go 0.2 miles to Trippet Ranch Visitor Center (TOILETS/WATER) -- mile 16.9 -- Be sure you have enough fluid; the last miles have some up hills with sun exposure.
13-Leave Trippet Ranch Visitor Center via Musch Trail to East Topanga fire road -- mile 19.0
14-CROSS OVER East Topanga fire road take Eagle Springs fire road to Hub Junction -- mile 20.3
15-LEFT turn onto Fire Road #30 (look for signs to Mulholland) and continue to Bent Arrow Trail -- mile 21.7
16-RIGHT turn onto Bent Arrow Trail to Mulholland fire road -- mile 22.1
17-RIGHT turn onto Mulholland fire road to Caballero Trail -- mile 22.4
22-Caballero Trail is on your LEFT. Take Caballero Trail to the finish – mile 23.9