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Sent: Thursday, May 06, 2004 8:26 PM
Subject: Incline Club V8 TH #5 LR #24 — VanFeed YES!
Hi ICers,
The VanFeed is ON! This Sunday marks the 6th annual IC VanFeed hosted by Neal and Teresa Taylor. Jeanne Mills will be working a stove as well. Teresa writes:
For those who have not been to a VanFeed — here is the scoop! Plan on pigging out after Sunday’s run! Pancakes and other brunch foods will be waiting for you when you return to the park. Please feel free to have your significant other/family there too! No need to bring anything, and certainly no fee! Just show up and enjoy! If you do feel like you want to bring something, that is ok too! And don’t forget to practice up on your stupid human tricks!
And Matt adds; OK you know the drill! If you can, just bring enough of your favorite after run food/drink to feed a couple of others and that way there will be plenty of variety for everyone. In addition, you might want to bring a lawn chair to sit in. Finally, it does not matter if this is your first run with us or not — come on out...
See you Sunday!
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NEXT RUN:
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Thursday, May 6, 5:45pm — Hydro Street
Just got back from it — 51 showed. It was great and if you weren’t there someone has put you further in their rearview mirror!
Sunday, May 9, 8:00am — Memorial Park
Run out El Paso Blvd and turn right before Hwy 24. Take the dirt shortcut to Crystal Park Rd. Run Intemann Trail until it connects with Section 16. Head right and run that until taking a left down High Drive to connect back to Section 16. Finish the loop and return via Manitou Avenue. 2-3.5 hours.
(Notes: VanFeed after the run! There is a “bubble fair” going on in the park so we will be parking a little down or up the street to leave room for the public. Again, bring your kids!)
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Justin Chaston writes (about my comments to Fred about running in the cold last week):
Just because you’re dedicated doesn’t mean you’re NOT nuts either. Thought I had to point this out.
(Matt C adds: True! The IC is nuts for sure! As far as pointing things out let me point out to the club how dedicated Justin is. He just ran the year’s fastest time for the 3,000 meter steeplechase IN THE WORLD!!!! He is well on his way on his quest to make his third Olympics. What he is doing is so awesome on so many fronts; He is not as young as he used to be, has job(s), kid(s) and the whole nine yards and yet he is now leading the world in his event! He gives us all hope and it does not get any better than that! Well he is also sponsoring the Barr Trail Mountain Race High School Challenge which is cool too. Here is a story and photo from his race:
http://www.sportinglife.com/others/news/story_get.dor?STORY_NAME=others/04/05/01/ATHLETICS_Chaston.html)
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NEWSLETTER SPONSOR:
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(For inclusion in this newsletter Balance Bar will be sending 160 Balance Bars to the Incline Club which should cover every runner for two Sunday runs:-))
The BALANCE BARŪ 24-Hour Adventure is coming to Beaver Creek Resort in Beaver Creek, CO! The 100 mile race begins the morning of Saturday, July 17th with sign-ins, late registration, and gear drops taking place on Friday, July 16th.
Don’t waste any more time! Grab a team of three and register at www.balancebaradventure.com. If you are still looking for teammates, take advantage of the Teammate Finder section found on the website.
Also, please join us for a FREE Adventure Racing clinic on April 8th at REI at 9901 Capital of Texas Highway. Come and pick-up some helpful tips from the top Adventure Racing team of Team Nike ACG/BALANCE BAR, as well as any necessary gear for the Sprint Race on May 9!
The BALANCE BARŪ 24-Hour Adventure will also feature the First Annual Beaver Creek Adventure Weekend. The weekend schedule is full of Kids Events, Trail Running Races, and the first ever Beaver Creek Adventure Sprint Race!
For more information, please visit the website or call (203) 352-5216. See you at the race!
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R REPORTS:
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Andy Cullan reports:
Race = Lincoln Marathon
Location = Lincoln, NE
Date = May 2, 2004
Distance = 26.2 m
Goal = To Finish
Results = right at 4 hrs
Website = http://www.lincolnrun.org/marathon.htm
General = Race course starts on the University of NE campus and does to separate loops around the city through some of the older residential parts of Lincoln. The course is fairly flat (compared to Barr Trail) running on streets and sidewalks.
Right = Food and water intake were done well, stretched well and warmed up pretty good before the race. Alternated between water and all sport at the aid stations. By the end of the race, I felt like I licked a sugar bowl.
Wrong = This is hard to gauge, being my first marathon. Training on trails makes it harder to transition to a harder surface (sidewalks and streets). I think I could have pushed myself harder, but that is a limit that is being explored.
Other Stuff = Course was well marked, lots of spectators, great aid stations, very well organized and plenty of police support at the busy intersections. The volunteers did a great job.
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Jonathan Cavner reports:
Race = Whiskey Row Marathon
Location = Prescott, AZ
Date = 5/1/2004
Distance = 26.2
Goal = Long training run
Results = 1st @ 3:05
Website = http://www.prescottymca.com
General = John Hughes, his wife Melanie and I drove up to Prescott the night before. Before doing so we had dinner with Linds at an Israeli Restaurant in Tempe. It was very good except that I had bowel issues due to the food. Melanie had a good friend that has a place in Prescott that was out of town. So we stayed at their place the night before the race.
We woke up at 4:30am for the 6am start. After messing around we didn’t get much of a warm up before the start. The gun started and we began with perfect 40 degree weather. I followed Drew, last year’s winner, at the beginning of the race. I noticed right away that he was breathing hard and felt he was probably going out too hard. We left everyone else as Drew started pushing the hills. I ran very comfortably directly behind him for a few miles. Then I started having biological issues and had to stop to relieve myself. After doing so I continued up the course.
The course runs on pavement a little while before turning to dirt roads. The first part of the course is extremely hilly and then it begins climbing in earnest at mile 3. From mile 3 to 9 1/2 the course climbs to a high mountain pass and then drops back down on the other side to the turn around.
Drew was pretty much out of sight after relieving myself. I decided to let him go and catch him later on as I didn’t think he could hold the pace that he was setting. I took it easy to the top of the pass and then back down to the turnaround. On my way down I had another biological episode. I was passed by a runner behind me. After finishing I passed him back immediately and continued down. I noticed at the turnaround that Drew was about 4 minutes ahead of me. Then I said to myself, “Ok, it is time to start racing.” After the turnaround (1:37) while passing John and a couple other folks, John looked surprised at me and said, “Jonathan, you have a lot of work to do now!” I told him that I knew I did and picked up the pace substantially. I pushed hard up the backside of the mountain. Towards the top of the pass there was a clearing and my suspicions were confirmed when I saw that Drew was probably only 2 minutes ahead of me. I pushed even harder to the top. Then attacking the downhill I just waited for Drew to come into site again. Then it happened I saw Drew just as he went around the bend. I relaxed a little knowing that most of the work had been done and that all that was let was putting the race away. Passing the turnaround for the half marathon I saw Drew again. I was a little surprised how slow Drew was running as I passed by. It seems that his effort in the first half of the course was taking it’s toll. I continued to run strong to the 3 mile to go. Started to feel fatigued during the hilly last 3 miles. I kept telling myself this hill is the last one, but it never was. Finally I came back into town. I pushed hard up the last hill to the former state capitol building and made a left onto the finishing stretch. Went across the finish line at 3:05:05. Drew finished at 3:11. John had a good race and came in 5th at 3:16.
Interviewed with the radio and local paper afterwards. You can see the article at
http://www.communitypapers.com/DAILYCOURIER/viewsearchresults.asp?infoid=121490852&moduleid=18304507¤t
Right = Good race strategy and hydration
Wrong = Very little warmup. Ate out to eat the night before.
Other Stuff = Huge trophy and free shoes for the winner.
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Anita Bower writes:
Race = Wild Wild West Marathon and 50km
Location = Lone Pine, CA
Date = May 1, 2004
Distance = 50 km
Goal = 7 1/2 hours
Results = 7 hours 15 minutes/first place female 30-39
General = The WWW is considered the 7th toughest marathon in the USA. It is run in the foothills of Mt. Whitney, in what are called the Alabama Hills. The Alabamas are composed of huge, worn granite boulders and slabs, kind of like GOG, but there are lots more of them, and they are much more old than the jagged Sierras. It is run primarily on dirt road and sandy and rocky trails, with lots of descending and ascending. The race really lives up to its name, especially with all the rattle snakes I saw.
Right = Really got to know the course. I helped mark it for 18 hours, with chalk and ribbons. Despite my best efforts, there were a few places where the chalk was erased, but still only about 8 people got lost. Considering there were about 200 runners on a windy marathon, I guess this isn’t too bad. I also actually ran some of the downhill sections, and fueled properly during the first half of the race.
Wrong = I still think I could have gone out harder during the middle section of the race, and could have done this under 7 hours. I need to do speed work too. Since being away from the IC Thursday night speed workouts, I definitely notice a difference in my marathon time.
Other Stuff =
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(Saturday In state)
Sandy Powell reports:
Race = Collegiate Peaks Trail Run
Location = Buena Vista, CO
Date = 5/01/04
Distance = 25 miles
Goal = 4:30
Results = 4:11
Website = http://www.collegiatepeakstrailrun.org
General = Snowed a couple inches the night before the race, which, along with the altitude, took everyone’s breath away. Views were outstanding. Someone in front of me the first six miles was exclaiming “Wow!” around every curve on the trail. Challenging course, never level. Good job with aid stations. Only problem for some was that the snow covered the flour markings on the trail. If someone was running with his head down, could have missed some of the turns.
Right = Well hydrated.
Wrong =
Other Stuff = part of the goodie pack was a needed pair of gloves
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(Saturday In state)
Kay Wieder reports:
Race = Collegiate Peaks Trail Run
Location = Buena Vista, CO
Date = May 1, 2004
Distance = 25 or 50 miles
Goal = 25 miles in 6 hours
Results = 25 mile in 5 hours and 30 minutes
Website = http://collegiatepeakstrailrun.org
General = The Collegiate Peaks Run was GREAT (most of the time). The weather was perfect — 25 degrees at the start and about 45 degrees at the finish. I wore shorts and layers on top. I just kept shedding but was never hot. The scenery was incredible. The course was (at times) wet, snowy, icy, MUDDY, but overall just fine. I chatted with several people and that was fun. There was one long, gradual uphill that I didn’t do very well on — walked almost all of it. I am just not an uphill person and this darned thing just kept going UP! Loved that last 5 miles or so (cuz it was downhill). Actually, now that it is over and I survived, I enjoyed it all and would do it again.
Right = Decided to wear shorts. Chatted with folks along the way. Drank at each water station (ate some too).
Wrong = Didn’t run long enough with the Incline Club and didn’t train on the hills enough (uphill that is; I’m fine on the downhill).
Other Stuff =
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(Saturday In state)
Kevin Waters reports:
Race = Spring Desert Ultra
Location = West of Fruita, Colorado
Date = 1 May 04
Distance = 25 Miles
Goal = Finish — have fun
Results = 4:32 — had a great time.
General = Tremendous race out in the ‘Utah’ portion of Colorado. Race travels along canyon rims, desert areas, mountains, etc... This (and the accompanying 50 miler) are excellent races. There is about 4000’ elevation gain/loss per lap (each lap is 25 miles), so it’s a good trail run. My only complaint was the aid stations were not well stocked. If you plan to run this race, bring your own food and water!
Right = Hydrated well, pacing was pretty easy. I was using this as a training run for later in the summer, so this was meant to be an easier fun run, which it was.
Wrong = Might want to wear a hat next time. The sun can get pretty hot in the desert.
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5/2/2004 Sun: 85 came out on a perfect day for a trip up to Barr Camp and back. Just one of those days that makes you glad you can call this your home! No snow till after No Name but even from there it is well packed.
4/29/2004 Thur: A cold day greeted 37 ICers many of whom were back in tights for a 30 minute tempo run up the Barr Trail. Once we got going however it did not seem to cold — until the clouds rolled in like a fog. Or maybe it was a fog. Whatever, it made for a cold trip down. At least the Hydro Street Hell repeats warmed us back up:-)
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