Malibu Creek 50k

[Alaskan Assassin]

I am running the 50k at Malibu Creek next weekend and am a little nervous. Besides it being 31(!) miles long I heard there was also a stream crossing.

What do most people do to keep there feet dry? Is there a way to avoid getting my feet wet? Should I just tie an extra pair of old shoes to my camelback? Any help would be really appreciated. I am super nervous about this race.

Thanks.

[mmcnicho]

Dont worry about it.

I dont know the course, but in other races with stream crossings I just plunge in. Your feet will dry in a mile or two.
It becomes kinda fun.

[Alaskan Assassin]

I was just messing around. I love running in the water. In Alaska if your feet are dry.....then you are on the treadmill.

It will be a party out there!!

[Dustin]

there is a secret bridge....but dont do that...go thru the river with the rest of us!

[Jonah Skye]

Alaskan Assassin! No fair making fun of the Angelinos. I'm wearing my hip waders and that's final! ;D

[mweston]

A little off topic, but I got the standard e-mail from PCTR today about this race. What seemed ironic was that they emphasized the movie history of the area, and yet the race is happening on Oscar Sunday. Okay, I suppose if you live nearby, and are either doing a shorter distance or are fast, you wouldn't miss any of the Oscar hoopla. But still, serious movie people probably have other plans that day.

All that said, I do hope to get in 15+ miles on Sunday morning, to partially make up for the eating and drinking to follow.

And to those who do attend, have fun!

[James]

who is oscar and what does he have to do with running i cant wait to be there sunday!

[Robb B.]

If you're still on the course by the time the Oscars start, hopefully somebody will send a search party.

[Alaskan Assassin]

Well the weather ended up being awesome. What a great day for a race!! Couldn't ask for a better course.