Flirting with Grand Canyon R2R2R.
Who’s done it and what did you learn?
I am a “good†runner 3:18 and 11hr IM for fitness, have trail run 35 miles around the Sierra’s. But please tell me what I don’t know.
Would it be better to just go R2R before trying the double?
Thanks
I’ve done it and it was by far one of the most fun adventures I’ve ever had. My only real training for R2R2R was my IM training a month before the Grand Canyon run. Between the IM and this run, I believe my longest run was 12 miles. But, I had done other trail runs, mostly 1/2 marathon to 50k distance.
Go in the spring or fall but check to make sure the water is flowing. If the water is flowing, in their pipeline, there is easily accessible water throughout the entire run. But, to be safe, I’d still take a water filter. I was there in the fall and there was a stream beside the trail if we needed water (just in case their piped water was not flowing).
Depending on when you go, everything may be closed on the North Rim so be prepared food and water wise. There also could be snow at the top.