Hellbender 2022 is in the books. Hear from race winners Jonathan Ibach & Marisa Romeo about their races and my closing thoughts on the event.

To reach the RUN828 Foundation, please visit:

https://www.run828foundation.org/ 

To reach NC Mountain Trail Runners Club, please visit:

https://ncmtr.org/

To reach Aaron, please email:

hellbender100RD@gmail.com

To find out more information about Hellbender, please visit:

https://www.hellbender100.com/

Also, please like our Facebook page:

https://www.facebook.com/Hellbender100

And Instagram: @hellbender100miler

30% Off Pisgah Map Co. - Grandfather Ranger District Map - Use code HELLBENDER100 - https://www.pisgahmapcompany.com/shop-trail-guides/grandfather-ranger-district

Trail Work Volunteer opportunities - https://www.g5trailcollective.org/events

Live Trail - https://www.livetrail.net/

Jameson Coffee - Speedgoat Karl's 100 Mile Blend - https://www.jamesoncoffee.com/product/speedgoat-karls-100-mile-blend

Squirrels Nut Butter - https://squirrelsnutbutter.com/

Tailwind Nutrition - https://tailwindnutrition.com/

Gu Energy - https://guenergy.com/

Leki Trail Running Poles - https://www.leki.com/us/trail-running/

Reminders & Race Schedule explained in the Episode.

To reach the RUN828 Foundation, please visit:

https://www.run828foundation.org/ 

To reach NC Mountain Trail Runners Club, please visit:

https://ncmtr.org/

To reach Aaron, please email:

hellbender100RD@gmail.com

To find out more information about Hellbender, please visit:

https://www.hellbender100.com/

Also, please like our Facebook page:

https://www.facebook.com/Hellbender100

And Instagram: @hellbender100miler

30% Off Pisgah Map Co. - Grandfather Ranger District Map - Use code HELLBENDER100 - https://www.pisgahmapcompany.com/shop-trail-guides/grandfather-ranger-district

In this episode, I review the new course changes and go in depth as to what to expect at and between each Aid Station. Once again, a huge thanks to our volunteers Victor Mariano & Abby Harris for their help in making and communicating these changes!

Resources:

New Course Change YouTube video & channel - https://youtu.be/zVaprM4PigM

Course Preview Episode - https://hellbender100.podbean.com/e/course-preview-withcourse-creator-brandon-thrower-episode-4/

Thanks also to our Partners:

Hunter Subaru - https://www.huntersubaru.com/

Foxworth Advisors - https://www.foxworthadvisors.com/

Hillman Beer - https://hillmanbeer.com/old-fort/

Pardee Health - https://www.pardeehospital.org/

Jus Running - https://www.jusrunning.com/

Mountain Running Company - https://mountainrunningcompany.com/

Fleet Feet Asheville - https://www.fleetfeet.com/s/asheville/

Range Urgent Care - https://rangeurgentcare.com/

To reach the RUN828 Foundation, please visit:

https://www.run828foundation.org/ 

To reach NC Mountain Trail Runners Club, please visit:

https://ncmtr.org/

To reach Aaron, please email:

hellbender100RD@gmail.com

To find out more information about Hellbender, please visit:

https://www.hellbender100.com/

Also, please like our Facebook page:

https://www.facebook.com/Hellbender100

And Instagram: @hellbender100miler

30% Off Pisgah Map Co. - Grandfather Ranger District Map - Use code HELLBENDER100 - https://www.pisgahmapcompany.com/shop-trail-guides/grandfather-ranger-district

In this episode, I speak to what wildlife can be present on the trails of the Hellbender 100 & why we selected the items for the suggested gear list.

Suggested Gear List:

Runners should carry suggested gear at all times. This includes: headlamp with backup batteries and backup headlamp, red flashing back light (must be worn during all nighttime sections), waterproof jacket, gloves, hat or Buff, emergency blanket, hydration carrier (40oz+), 500 calories (may include fluid calories) first aid adhesive tape, cell phone with rechargeable battery or charging cord, water filtration device (lifestraw, Katadyn, BeFree or the like) and a whistle.

Bear attack instructions according to National Park Service - https://www.nps.gov/articles/bearattacks.htm

Snake bites - https://www.mayoclinic.org/first-aid/first-aid-snake-bites/basics/art-20056681

Black Widow Bite - https://www.webmd.com/skin-problems-and-treatments/black-widow-spider-bite#:~:text=Wash%20the%20area%20with%20soap,elevate%20it%20to%20prevent%20swelling.

Tick bite - https://www.cdc.gov/ticks/pdfs/FS_TickBite-508.pdf

Bee sting - https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/bee-stings/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20353874

Hellbender contacts:

To reach the RUN828 Foundation, please visit:

https://www.run828foundation.org/ 

To reach NC Mountain Trail Runners Club, please visit:

https://ncmtr.org/

To reach Aaron, please email:

hellbender100RD@gmail.com

To find out more information about Hellbender, please visit:

https://www.hellbender100.com/

Also, please like our Facebook page:

https://www.facebook.com/Hellbender100

And Instagram: @hellbender100miler

Hellbender Partners:

30% Off Pisgah Map Co. - Grandfather Ranger District Map - Use code HELLBENDER100 - https://www.pisgahmapcompany.com/shop-trail-guides/grandfather-ranger-district

Trail Work Volunteer opportunities Mar. 17-19 & Apr. 10 (amongst others) - https://www.g5trailcollective.org/events

Live Trail - https://www.livetrail.net/

Jameson Coffee - Speedgoat Karl's 100 Mile Blend - https://www.jamesoncoffee.com/product/speedgoat-karls-100-mile-blend

Squirrels Nut Butter - https://squirrelsnutbutter.com/

Trail Sisters Approval Requirements - https://calendar.trailsisters.net/trail-sisters-approved/

Tailwind Nutrition - https://tailwindnutrition.com/

Gu Energy - https://guenergy.com/

Leki Trail Running Poles - https://www.leki.com/us/trail-running/

Corey had a tough day in 2019, but he's back this year to finish. Hear his story and how he plans to put himself in the best situation to finish this year.

Corey can be reached through his website https://www.halfnewtrunningevents.com/

To reach the RUN828 Foundation, please visit:

https://www.run828foundation.org/ 

To reach NC Mountain Trail Runners Club, please visit:

https://ncmtr.org/

To reach Aaron, please email:

hellbender100RD@gmail.com

To find out more information about Hellbender, please visit:

https://www.hellbender100.com/

Also, please like our Facebook page:

https://www.facebook.com/Hellbender100

And Instagram: @hellbender100miler

30% Off Pisgah Map Co. - Grandfather Ranger District Map - Use code HELLBENDER100 - https://www.pisgahmapcompany.com/shop-trail-guides/grandfather-ranger-district

Trail Work Volunteer opportunities Mar. 17-19 & Apr. 10 (amongst others) - https://www.g5trailcollective.org/events

We wanted to make a resource that might help your pacers just as we did for the crewing episode (#11), so Lyle Mitchell (paced Hellbender twice so far) came on and shared his experiences and pacing knowledge with me. We hope this helps your team!

Resources:

Course Preview w/ Brandon Thrower - Ep. 4 - https://hellbender100.podbean.com/e/course-preview-withcourse-creator-brandon-thrower-episode-4/

G5 Trail Collective Workdays - https://www.g5trailcollective.org/events

To reach the RUN828 Foundation, please visit:

https://www.run828foundation.org/ 

To reach NC Mountain Trail Runners Club, please visit:

https://ncmtr.org/

To reach Aaron, please email:

hellbender100RD@gmail.com

To find out more information about Hellbender, please visit:

https://www.hellbender100.com/

Also, please like our Facebook page:

https://www.facebook.com/Hellbender100

And Instagram: @hellbender100miler

30% Off Pisgah Map Co. - Grandfather Ranger District Map - Use code HELLBENDER100 - https://www.pisgahmapcompany.com/shop-trail-guides/grandfather-ranger-district

Trail Work Volunteer opportunities Mar. 17-19 & Apr. 10 (amongst others) - https://www.g5trailcollective.org/events

Best of the Blue Ridge - Toughest Race - https://www.blueridgeoutdoors.com/magazine/february-2022-magazine/best-of-the-blue-ridge-2022-readers-choice-awards/

Live Trail - https://www.livetrail.net/

Jameson Coffee - Speedgoat Karl's 100 Mile Blend - https://www.jamesoncoffee.com/product/speedgoat-karls-100-mile-blend

Squirrels Nut Butter - https://squirrelsnutbutter.com/

Trail Sisters Approval Requirements - https://calendar.trailsisters.net/trail-sisters-approved/

Tailwind Nutrition - https://tailwindnutrition.com/

Gu Energy - https://guenergy.com/

Leki Trail Running Poles - https://www.leki.com/us/trail-running/

30% Off Pisgah Map Co. - Grandfather Ranger District Map - Use code HELLBENDER100 - https://www.pisgahmapcompany.com/shop-trail-guides/grandfather-ranger-district

Trail Work Volunteer opportunities Mar. 17-19 & Apr. 10 (amongst others) - https://www.g5trailcollective.org/events

Best of the Blue Ridge - Toughest Race - https://www.blueridgeoutdoors.com/magazine/february-2022-magazine/best-of-the-blue-ridge-2022-readers-choice-awards/

Live Trail - https://www.livetrail.net/

Jameson Coffee - Speedgoat Karl's 100 Mile Blend - https://www.jamesoncoffee.com/product/speedgoat-karls-100-mile-blend

Squirrels Nut Butter - https://squirrelsnutbutter.com/

Trail Sisters Approval Requirements - https://calendar.trailsisters.net/trail-sisters-approved/

Tailwind Nutrition - https://tailwindnutrition.com/

Gu Energy - https://guenergy.com/

Leki Trail Running Poles - https://www.leki.com/us/trail-running/

To reach the RUN828 Foundation, please visit:

https://www.run828foundation.org/ 

To reach NC Mountain Trail Runners Club, please visit:

https://ncmtr.org/

To reach Aaron, please email:

hellbender100RD@gmail.com

To find out more information about Hellbender, please visit:

https://www.hellbender100.com/

Also, please like our Facebook page:

https://www.facebook.com/Hellbender100

And Instagram: @hellbender100miler

As you'll learn in this episode, Laney & Carrie Baris are sisters with a ton of Running & Crewing experience. Laney ran Hellbender in 2018 and Carrie crewed & paced her. We share as much as we can about crewing for Hellbender. Enjoy!

To reach the RUN828 Foundation, please visit:

https://www.run828foundation.org/ 

To reach NC Mountain Trail Runners Club, please visit:

https://ncmtr.org/

To reach Aaron, please email:

hellbender100RD@gmail.com

To find out more information about Hellbender, please visit:

https://www.hellbender100.com/

Also, please like our Facebook page:

https://www.facebook.com/Hellbender100

And Instagram: @hellbender100miler