This is slightly different than our 24-hour event from 2011 but no less important…

…you see, at Run4Kids 2012, we want you and our community to focus on and celebrate these AMAZING 100 Mile Club® Kids and their efforts!  We are so proud of our kids and we want them to meet YOU (yes, YOU) because you are incredible!!

Our kids see you as a true celebrity, and on March 17, 2012…you will be treated like one.

Are you ready to make a difference?? Run4Kids is a glorious day where you become the STAR! For 6 hours, you will become a MentorRunner for our 100 Mile Kids as they journey ever closer (or even past!) their 100 mile goal. This event is ALL about our kids!! You can run with them, walk with them, encourage them, and cheer for them…

Just 6 hours of your time could make a WORLD of difference to a child.

Ed Ettinghausen with 100 Mile Club Kids at the FINISH Line of 100EC 2011.

Schedule and Info. MentorRunners will be announced and recognized at Run4Kids Opening Ceremonies on March 17, 2012 at 8:30 a.m. They will begin running/walking at 9:00 a.m. WITH our 100 Mile Club Kids. We will call “last lap” at 2:30 and running will stop at 3:00. Once you begin running/walking with our kids, you may start or stop whenever you wish.

Fundraising. Register for just $35 and raise $100 in pledges. The top fundraiser will be awarded a one-of-a-kind handmade 100 Mile Club® MentorRunner quilt. 100% of Run4Kids proceeds benefit The 100 Mile Club® and their Student Sponsorship Fund.  We ask that MentorRunners fund-raise, set a personal goal, pace themselves, get lots of miles, and have FUN!

Perks. All MentorRunners will receive a custom and EXCLUSIVE tech tee to wear the day of Run4Kids, and will be welcomed at Opening Ceremonies. Our special MentorArea will allow the kids to come visit with you and see how it’s done!

MentorArea. You can set up a “campsite” with your UltraRunning Gear and your friends! This will be a really laid-back day where you can run or walk as much as you want and allow the kids to visit with you, take photos with you, and (yes) get your autograph! Bring a Sharpie! (seriously.)

MentorRun Times. Exactly the same times as Run4Kids…8:00 am-3:00 pm (a total of 6 hours) You can start and stop any time. Remember, the goal is to be there for and with the kids. Have FUN! PLAY! Show our kids that running can be crazy fun!

2011 100EC 1st Place Finisher Thomas Podell with 100 Mile Club Kids in Anaheim, CA

Course/Event  Description. The Run4Kids 2012 course consists of a 1/4 mile loop (standard track). Miles will be calculated manually on individual wristbands for each participant. Youth and Mentor Runners may begin running/walking at 9:00 and may stop/start any time or continue until we announce “last lap” at 2:30 p.m.  Final miles will be tallied and recorded, and individual medals will be presented at the Check-Out Station. All registered participants will receive a medal with their TOTAL miles completed for the day written on the medal. (The medal is what each child will show to their site Head Coach or teacher to receive their 100 Mile Club credit.)

This is a great day for our kids to spend with family and friends and earn miles together or run and learn from you… our “MentorRunners”, AKA REAL ULTRAmarathoners!

YOUR presence at R4K12 could be life-changing for a child. Become a MentorRunner today!We want you to run or walk with our kids and families, and show them how it’s done! How cool is THAT!?

REGISTER NOW… You never know who you may inspire!

Thank you for considering becoming a 2012 Run4Kids MentorRunner.

Actual distances are:
To 25 mile station: 23.4 miles
25 mile to 50 mile station: 25.0 miles
50 mile to 75 mile station: 27.3 miles
75 mile to 100 mile station: 25.9 miles

Total distance: 101.6 miles.

Night before
Clean glasses/sunglasses
Eat (yogurt and bagel)
Charge watch
Download course to watch
Mix heed bottle
Turn data off on phone to save battery
Set 2 alarms
Make tea, food
Load Car
Go to sleep

Backpack
Supplements
Needle
Moleskin
Cash
Extra flashlight
Light jacket

Pack for Car
Some water (available at every 25 mile stations)
Heed
Extra bottle for heed
Food (4-peanut butter sandwiches, 6-bananas, 4-eggs, 1-coke, 4-juice)
Bottle for tea
Backup battery
GPS cradle/cable
Extra batteries
Sweats (after race)
Extra socks
Gloves
Ice cooler
Inflatable Mattress
Safety vest
Headlamp
Warm hat
Food for crew

Before leaving the house
Glide
Take initial supplements
Sunscreen
Lip balm

Dressing
Tri top
Bottoms
Socks
Shoes
Nathan
Sunglasses
Hat
Shoes
Gaiters
Sleeves
Watch
Safety blinky
Phone
Headphones

Note: Under no circumstances will I be held accountable for anything that happens if you use the above information.

We have an opening for one runner if you or one of your friends would like to participate in the 100EC on Oct 22-23. Please see the website for more information. http://100ec.org/learnmore. You can send an email to the following email address if you have questions: racedirector@100ec.org

1. Garmin TCX course – this file can be uploaded to your Garmin watch

http://100ec.org/docs/100ec10b.tcx

2. Cuesheets – there are 4 of them; these files provide screenshots of the entire course by segment

http://100ec.org/docs/0-25-Cuesheet-100ec10b.pdf
http://100ec.org/docs/25-50-Cuesheet-100ec10b.pdf
http://100ec.org/docs/50-75-Cuesheet-100ec10b.pdf
http://100ec.org/docs/75-100-Cuesheet-100ec10b.pdf

3. Crewing Tips – this file provides an outline of the information that you can pass to your crew team. It contains the the physical address for each station, substation and meet me location as well as other important information.

http://100ec.org/docs/100EC-Crewing-Tips-100ec10b.pdf

Note: Some of these files are very large. So, please be patient as they download. Send an email if you have questions http://www.100ec.org/contact-us

Also, you can review the full course in detail here.

How to Download the Garmin Course File

I recommend a Garmin 305 model.

1. If you haven’t installed the Garmin Training Center software, please do so first following the directions from the manufacturer.

2. First we need to delete all of the courses on your Garmin Watch.
Note: If you just bought your watch or have never loaded a course before, you can safely skip this step.

On the Garmin 305 model, you can delete the courses by pressing: Power (to turn it on), Mode (twice) in order to get the menu (your screen should say History, Training, Navigation, Settings), Down arrow to highlight Training, Enter to select Training, Down arrow (twice ) to highlight Courses and Enter to select Courses . If you don’t have any courses, you can move to the next step. Otherwise, press Enter to select the course, then Down arrow (4 times) to highlight Delete Course, Enter to select Delete Course, Down Arrow to highlight Yes and Enter to select it. Continue deleting other courses if you have them.

3. Now using your computer, open your browser (Internet Explorer, etc.) and type in the following address. http://100ec.org/docs/100ec10b.tcx

4. You should see something like the following.


5. Now, you need to save the information to your computer. Using the mouse, select File > Save As… (this is the procedure for Internet Explorer). Save the TCX file to your Desktop (or somewhere you can find it later). Press Save.

6. Next, plug your watch into your laptop using the watch cradle and USB cable. When I do this, the Garmin Training Center automatically loads. You may need to open the Garmin Training Center manually (something like: Start > Programs > Garmin > Training Center).

7. After Training Center is done synchronizing your watch, press OK using the mouse and then select View > Course. I recommend that you delete any existing courses at this point. The 100ec course is will take most of your watch’s memory. To delete a course, select it with the mouse and press the Delete key on your keyboard.

8. Next, select File > Import to Current User Account > Courses….
Note: You may need to change the Files of type dropdown at the bottom of the screen to specify Garmin Training Center Database Files (*.tcx). You won’t see the file on your desktop until you do this.

Now, select the file that you downloaded from the Internet and press the Open button. OK. Now Training Center knows about the 100EC course. The next few steps will get this file on your watch.


9. Click on the words “100ec10b” in the upper left. OK. Just one more step!

10. Select File > Send to Device… If you get an error, it is most likely that you have not deleted all of the courses on your watch first. Repeat step #2 and then pick it up again with step #6.

How to Use the Garmin Course File

1. Turn watch on

2. Press the mode button until the screen displays History, Training, Navigation, etc.

3. Select Training with the up/down arrows and press enter

4. Select Courses and press enter

5.Select 100ec10b and press enter

6. Select Do Course and press enter

7. Now press the mode button until you see a triangle in the middle of your screen. If you are near the route, you would see it as well.

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2. Once you have an account, click on the picture (may look like an egg) on the upper right and select “Settings”.

3. Select the Mobile tab located on top middle of the screen.

4. If you already have registered your phone number, you can skip to the next step. Otherwise, enter your phone number and follow the registration process.

5. Next, we will subscribe to the @100ec tweets by first following this link:

http://twitter.com/#!/100ec

6. Click on the Follow button. If you are already following @100ec, then skip to the next step.

7. Finally, click on the mobile icon (right next to the Follow/Following button – looks like a phone inside of a circle).

That’s it!

Don’t forget to bring your GPS Charging Cable and Cradle to the race!

http://100ec.org/blog/course-resources

The list of registered runners is located here:

http://www.100ec.org/blog/registration-list-posted