What worked:
- 2 gels + 2 skratch + 1 shot blok to start. Same waiting at 25K drop bag (Homestead outbound).
- the watermelon shot bloks worked well.
- two 500ml bottles, but filled only one for first half; filled second bottle half full at 25K; filled both bottles full at Old Buck.
- poles in drop bag; didn't miss them on the descent, but really glad to have them for the climbs.
- pair of light gloves with hot shots, to start.
To consider:
- temp 21 degrees C for the high; probably could have started without the long-sleeved T; dropped it at first aid station.
- be sure to add skratch to one of the bottles at Old Buck.
- maybe gaters.
- more downhill training.
