Some random thoughts

The notices have gone out to runners who have been accepted to this year's Badwater Ultramarathon.
The deadline for sending in the application paperwork and entry fee is Monday and the list of accepted runners will be posted a week later on the site.

With this in mind, I have had several random thoughts and memories from my race after hearing three friends have been accepted to this year's race. I hope to keep updating this entry as I get more ideas and recall more useful information:

Oven Mitts:
Sounds silly that a pair of oven mitts or heavy gloves of some sort might be a valuable part of your vehicle gear during the race. A friend who crewed at a race watched a runner's race end one year, when his family who were crewing for him were unable to continue after getting a flat tire on their vehicle. The family were unable to change the flat quickly and continue because the jack and wrench were just too hot to handle.

Jumper Cables
In 2006 while crewing, our follow vehicle provided aid to the runner and pacer but after they continued when the vehicle would not start. The car had been tuned up the week before the race but with all the starting and stopping during the race, the battery died at a bad time. Luckily a vehicle came along with jumper cables and the vehicle was started and continued to Lone Pine where the battery was replaced. Another crew vehicle was able to replace the battery-less one. A good idea not to constantly shut the vehicle off. Some small tools to help would be handy too! Jumper cables do not take up much room and cold save a race and life!