UPDATE 1/22/10: PARKING PASSES

I turned in the parking pass requests in Thursday 1/21. If you RSVP now please contact Vickie Howser, [masked], 368-6856 to arrange to get your parking pass. If you are doing just the 10 mile hike I think (I'm not sure) you can show up early at the Visitor's Center and get a pass while you wait.

UPDATE 1/17/10:PLEASE READ. SEVERAL CHANGES HAVE BEEN MADE

**********ALL**********

• CHECK THIS SITE FRIDAY NIGHT... IF THE FORECAST IS FOR STEADY RAIN WE WILL RESCHEDULE
  
• Update your RSVP to include the following: your car color and model as well as how many will be riding with you so I can get your parking passes for the Horine section. IF YOU DON'T LIST YOUR CAR COLOR AND MODEL YOU WON'T GET A PARKING PASS FOR THE HORINE SECTION. PLEASE UPDATE YOUR RSVP WITH THIS INFO IF ITS NOT INCLUDED
  
• YOUR PARKING PASSES WILL BE IN THE PICKUP BIN AT THE WELCOME CENTER (plastic tube near doors on right side of the building)
  
• Try to work out carpools with others. Indicate "CARPOOLING" in RSVP if you aren't driving. There is a limit to how many cars can park at Horine.
  
• It will be very muddy. Bring grocery bags to put over your boots for the drive from Paul Yost to Horine section. Be prepared for a pace as low as 2 mph due to the mud.
  
• Bring extra shoes to change into after the hike
  

*****MARATHON GROUP: *****

• Updated the time. Meet at 6:15. We will be on the trail at 6:30 sharp. Run to catch up if you are late.
  
• BRING HEADLAMP WITH NEW BATTERIES. WE WILL START AND FINISH IN THE DARK
  
• The pace will be slowed to closer to 2.5-2.7 mph. Still VERY strenuous. We will keep this pace to the SG Loop. Whoever can hang with the lead group to that point will not be left behind unless they want to stop on their own.
  

I suggest bringing the following to make your hike easier and more comfortable:

• Two significant meals. You need a lot of food to keep your energy up for 26 miles. You can pick up your
• second meal at the welcome center when we arrive back there after the first 16 miles
  
• At least 2 liters of water. Bring 2 more liters to refill your supply at the welcome center for the last 10 miles
  
• Dry shirt to change into at the welcome center after the first 16
  
• BRING A TRAIL MAP IF YOU DON'T KNOW YOUR WAY IN CASE YOU CAN'T KEEP UP. THERE WILL BE NO SWEEPER

*********10 MILE GROUP*********

The full marathon group will not see the 10 mile group due to the timing issues.
Ryan Graler and Patricia will lead the 10 mile portion

• Updated time. Meet at 12:00 noon at the welcome center.
  
• The hike will leave to go to the Paul Yost area at 12:20.
  
• You will hike 5.4 miles of very hilly terrain on the Mitch McConnell Yellow Trail
  
• You will then drive about a mile to the Horine section to hike the 4.5 mile Red Trail
  

FRIDAY NIGHT ARRIVALS:
•Anyone non-Louisvillians who want to stay Friday night at Tony's place are very welcome to. I have -floor space- for 5 or so. I have two large dogs inside but they are friendly and tame. Email for directions if you are interested.