Light System
30 minPrimary headlamp 300+ lumens plus backup light mandatory.
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Primary headlamp 300+ lumens plus backup light mandatory.
Reduce pace expectation 10-20 percent at night.
Combat sleepiness — caffeine strategy music conversation.
Use dawn to reset nutrition and assess feet before day push.
Best practices for night running in ultra.
Primary failure at night DNFs — backup on head always.
Microsleep on trail — sit 5 min beats falling.
Plan caffeine timing — crash at worst time if front loaded.