Hello runners, volunteers, and hecklers!<\/p>\n
We\u2019re looking forward to another great year of loopy fun.\u00a0 It was looking for a few minutes that we might have to cancel the race on account of good weather, but the forecast turned colder and wetter, so we\u2019re happy to be going forward with the annual drenching that is Dizzy Daze.<\/p>\n
Q: When do I show up?<\/b>
\nA (12-hour): Check-in begins at 6 a.m. The race begins at 7 a.m.
\nA (5-hour): Check-in begins at 6 a.m. The race begins at 7 a.m. \u00a0(Sorry, no sleep-late option this year.)<\/p>\n
Q: How do I get there?<\/b> Q: So what is a 12-hour anyway?<\/b> Q: Why a 5-hour?<\/b> Q: Can I just run a (5K\/Half\/Marathon\/50K\/100K\/100M)?<\/b> Q: Can I start late or early?<\/b> Q: Can my wife \/ husband \/ kid \/ dog \/ neighbor \/ etc. run with me? Q: Will I be cold\/hot\/wet\/dry\/miserable?<\/b> Q: What should I bring?\u00a0 What should I leave at home?<\/b> Q: What food will be provided?<\/b> Q: Where can I get rid of all that food and water? Q: What do I do in case of serious emergency? Q: What about non-emergency medical care? Q: I don’t like dirt. \u00a0Can I run on the road? Q: What\u2019s the #1 tip for success?<\/b> Other questions? <\/p>
\nA: Practice, baby, practice!\u00a0 And carpooling.\u00a0 Instructions are on the website\u00a0here<\/a>.\u00a0 Park on the north end of the lake near the blue dot at\u00a07358 West Green Lake Dr. N. Seattle, WA 98115<\/a>.\u00a0 We\u2019ll be conspicuous.<\/p>\n
\nA: \u00a0The clock will start promptly at 7 a.m. and stop at 7 p.m. During that time runners try to complete as many laps as they can along the outside dirt path around the lake. Each lap runners must pass through a chute before the aid station where our timing people will be keeping track of lap splits. \u00a0You must make sure your bib is visible as you go through this area so they can record your number and the time. \u00a0Here’s a handy\u00a0distance chart<\/a>.<\/p>\n
\nA: Because running for half a day is foolish. Plus it lets people count the race for certain running clubs. \u00a0Mostly we like to be inclusive.<\/p>\n
\nA: Absolutely, but we only count full laps.\u00a0 When you\u2019re done, just tell the timers that you have finished your last lap. \u00a0Everyone\u2019s times will be listed on the website\u00a0here<\/a>.<\/p>\n
\nA: Yes, but the clock won\u2019t.\u00a0 We record early stops, but not late starts. \u00a0There are no early starts.<\/p>\n
\n<\/b>A. Yes, if they behave.\u00a0 If they misbehave it could mean your disqualification, so choose wisely. The park is open to other traffic, so the entire city may run with you if they like. However, runners are responsible for keeping their pets, pals and progeny under control.\u00a0The aid station is intended for runners only<\/b>, and your entourage must always leave room on the path for others to pass.\u00a0\u00a0Run single-file, not side-by-side.<\/b><\/p>\n
\nA: Probably.\u00a0 Plan for wet and cold with times of hot and dry.\u00a0 Weather forecasts\u00a0here<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0here<\/a>.<\/p>\n
\nA: There will be an area for drop bags.\u00a0 Making them waterproof is a good idea.\u00a0 Some good items to have are extra clothes, a change of shoes, a water bottle, any special food or medical supplies you might need.\u00a0 Very well-behaved leashed dogs are welcome, but cats are not.\u00a0 Bring a folding chair if you like, but don\u2019t bring a big tent, because there isn\u2019t room for many of them.<\/p>\n
\nA:\u00a0 All day long we\u2019ll have: Gatorade\u00a0or something similar,\u00a0 gels \/ gel blasts, water, soda and the usual ultra-kibble: chips, boiled or roasted salted taters, cookies, gummy bears, M&Ms, gels, etc.\u00a0 In addition, we\u2019re planning to have something resembling the following:<\/p>\n\n
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\n<\/b>A: There will be two porta-potties at the start\/finish area and there are three bathrooms around the periphery of the lake.<\/p>\n
\n<\/b>A. Dial 911 first, then contact the race director. \u00a0Getting a blister is not an emergency.<\/p>\n
\n<\/b>A: We will have a small collection of frontier-style medical supplies at the start\/finish area, including band-aids, anti-chafe cream, isopropyl alcohol (no ethanol, sorry), antihistamine tablets, duct tape and twine. \u00a0We won\u2019t hand out painkillers of any kind. \u00a0If you think you\u2019ll need something outside this list, then you should plan ahead.<\/p>\n
\n<\/b>A. No. \u00a0It will disqualify you, and people breaking this rule is part of why we didn’t hold the race in 2016.<\/p>\n
\nA: Keep the lake on your left.
\nGood luck, and happy running!
\n\u2013Loopy Loops and Loopy Too
\n(A.K.A. Matt and Betsy)<\/p>\n
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