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Brazil 135
Paraty coast to the mountains. One hundred fifty miles. Seventy hours. Brazilian summer heat and jungle humidity.
- Start850 ft
- High900 ft
- Low850 ft
- Finish850 ft
Geometryderived
Weather at the cruxderived
At hour 6 of race, feels like 38 C (87 F). 31 percent chance of rain.Sample of 7 race days, medium confidence.At hour 6 of race, apparent temperature P90 is 38 C / 100 F.
The cruxPatagonia wind, river crossings, and long dirt road connectors (near mile 98)
Course DNA
The Course
Brazil 135 runs 150 mi through Brazil. +980 ft gain and -980 ft loss. Surfaces skew 75% trail / 20% dirt road / 5% paved. Patagonia wind, river crossings, and long dirt road connectors. High point near 900 ft. Low near 850 ft. January temps run 40°F to 80°F. The course rewards patience early and punishes rushed descents after mile 75.
The Work
Train for 980 feet of climbing across 150 mi. Back-to-back long runs on trail. Practice power-hiking grades above 15 percent. 70 hours total means limited margin: rehearse fueling every 45 to 60 minutes and downhill eccentric work weekly. Technicality 5/10. Build a block that simulates the crux near mile 98.
Kit
January in Brazil: plan for 40°F to 80°F. Mandatory shell if rain is in forecast. Headlamp with spare batteries if 70 hours pushes past dark. Poles help on sustained climbs above mile 38. Vest capacity for 2 liters minimum. Shoes matched to 75% trail: lugs for mud, rock plate if the course turns technical after mile 75.
Race Day
Hold effort through mile 38. The field often splits on the first big climb after mile 75. Patagonia wind, river crossings, and long dirt road connectors near mile 98 is where time is won or lost. Walk the steep pinches. Run the flats and gentle downhills. Crew at major aids: socks, calories, ice if hot. Transitions under 5 minutes when possible. Final third is 50 miles of fatigue management. Finish with reserve for the last descent.
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