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Sent: Wednesday, May 31, 2006 1:19 PM
Subject: Incline Club News V10 TH #9 LR #28
Good afternoon!
After a week in (very) sunny Arizona, I’m back! There’s nothing like
desert and 105* heat to make a runner appreciate our beautiful mountains
and cooler air! Hope you all had a safe Memorial Day and are
kick-starting your summer running with some good training and racing!
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Garden of the Gods 10-Miler
Only a week and a half until the Garden of the Gods 10 miler. For those
running the Triple Crown, this is the first leg of the series. Incline
Club members receive an automatic “G” for completing this race. While a
race report is not required, please shoot an email after the race to
(email removed to prevent spam) to make sure that your “G” is noted!
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Pikes Peak Road Closure
An ICer reports that the highway is closed for the practice “race to the
clouds” runs by cars and trucks the following dates:
Upper part of the road on June 3 and 4, 2006
Upper part of the road on June 29 and 30, 2006.
Actual race day is July 1, 2006
IC workouts will be planned accordingly!
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Speaking of Sunday IC Workouts and Road Closures..
This Sunday’s workout is an ‘different’ workout due to the Pikes Peak Road
Closure. The run will be to 10,707’ Cameron’s Cone. Don’t write for
directions — the route will be marked Sunday morning only! Note: race car
practice on Pikes Peak so if you were/are planning on doing the peak,
expect delays!!!
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Thursday Run
This week is 30 minutes of 1 hard and 1 easy up Barr Trail. FIVE Hydros
await us at after the easy jog back down. ENJOY!
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Pikes Peak Fun Fact:
The Pikes Peak International Hill Climb races over 12.42 miles, with an
elevation gain of 4,708’. The average grade of the course is 7%.
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Train hard and train smart!
Connilee
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NEXT RUNS:
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Thursday, June 1, 5:45pm — Hydro Street
Warm up from Memorial Park in time to get to Hydro Street. Do 30 minutes
of 1 min hard, 1 min easy up the Barr Trail. Run easy back down the Barr
Trail do 5 Hydro Street hill repeats.
Sunday, June 4, 8:00am — Memorial Park
10,707’ Cameron’s Cone. Don’t write for directions — the route will be
marked Sunday morning only! Note: race car practice on Pikes Peak so if
you were/are planning on doing the peak, expect delays!!!
Thursday, June 8, 5:45pm — Hydro Street
Warm up from Memorial Park in time to get to Hydro Street. Do a 30 minute
tempo run up the Barr Trail. Run easy back down the Barr Trail do 5 Hydro
Street hill repeats.
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THIS WEEK’S QUOTE:
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“You are tougher than you think you are.” ~Unknown
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IC BIRTHDAYS: 5/31/2006 — 6/6/2006
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Charlie Malin:
http://www.inclineclub.com/show.asp?name=Charlie%20Malin
Dale Schauer:
http://www.inclineclub.com/show.asp?name=Dale%20Schauer
Kelly Mckenna:
http://www.inclineclub.com/show.asp?name=Kelly%20Mckenna
MacKenzie Jones:
http://www.inclineclub.com/show.asp?name=MacKenzie%20Jones
Ric Losey:
http://www.inclineclub.com/show.asp?name=Ric%20Losey
Stephanie Jones:
http://www.inclineclub.com/show.asp?name=Stephanie%20Jones
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NEW IC MEMBERS: 5/17/2006 — 5/30/2006
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Akihiko Ohnaka:
http://www.inclineclub.com/show.asp?name=Akihiko%20Ohnaka
Barry Whited:
http://www.inclineclub.com/show.asp?name=Barry%20Whited
Betty Lott:
http://www.inclineclub.com/show.asp?name=Betty%20Lott
Justan Ford:
http://www.inclineclub.com/show.asp?name=Justan%20Ford
Ric Losey:
http://www.inclineclub.com/show.asp?name=Ric%20Losey
Tracy Squires:
http://www.inclineclub.com/show.asp?name=Tracy%20Squires
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UPDATED ABOUT ME PAGES: 5/17/2006 — 5/30/2006
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Chaz Lalonde:
http://www.inclineclub.com/show.asp?name=Chaz%20Lalonde
Jonathan Cavner:
http://www.inclineclub.com/show.asp?name=Jonathan%20Cavner
Lloyd Takeshita:
http://www.inclineclub.com/show.asp?name=Lloyd%20Takeshita
Steve Bremner:
http://www.inclineclub.com/show.asp?name=Steve%20Bremner
Valerie Prothe:
http://www.inclineclub.com/show.asp?name=Valerie%20Prothe
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RACE CALENDAR:
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Current version of the Incline Club calendar
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R Reports:
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Collegiate Peaks 50 Mile
Gina Harcrow reports:
Location: Buena Vista
Date: May 6th, 2006
Distance: 50 miles
Goal: To finish my first ultra in almost 2 years (hopefully under 10
hours)
Results: 10:28
General Information: This is the third year I have run Collegiate Peaks.
The course is
beautiful and although it is hilly, it is not a really difficult course.
Aid
station volunteers are always friendly, low key ultra running event. $55
for
50 miles is a pretty good deal since you get a long sleeve tech shirt and
gloves thrown in the deal:) This was my first race since having a
c-section
delivery in December. I was wholly under trained and overweight, which is
probably to be expected with a 4 month old baby. I felt alright until mile
30, at which point my stomach and my legs decided that they had really had
enough. For the next 10 miles I crawled along. My feet were throbbing with
every step. Even on the downhill I could barely jog. I contemplated
turning
at 30 and heading back, but my ego is too big for that and I have never
DNF’d a race; I didn’t feel like starting now. After a lot of prayer,
dumping out my Gatorade and only doing water and gel, and a lot of
walking,
I was able to catch a second wind for the last 8 miles (which are
primarily downhill). I
had a strong last 6 miles and managed to actually pass a few people (ok,
so
they were suffering and walking, or throwing up, but I still passed them:)
Overall, it was probably a bad idea to do the 50 mile option on this race,
but it is done.
Things Done Right: Went out slow. Took gel every hour/hour and a half
through the whole
race. Walked most of the hills. Prayed a lot when I started to suffer.
Didn’t DNF.
Things Done Wrong: I did not train enough for a 50 mile race. I had 4 long
runs (18,
2x20, and 27) going into the race, which is not nearly enough time on my
feet. I am still carrying an extra 7-8 pounds from the pregnancy. Didn’t
cut
my toenails so I am going to lose both on my big toes.
Other Stuff: Great course and volunteers. The Incline Club has a great
showing every year.
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WWW POSTS:
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5/25/2006 Thur: 50 ICers showed for a 30 minute tempo run up the Barr
Trail. It was a tad dry and warm but as always the case the higher we got
the nicer it got:-) 5 Hydro Hills rounded out the workout.
5/21/2006 Sun: A perfect day brought out 64 ICers including the top 29 in
the workout board! The run was Intemann / Section 16. The downhill on the
backside never ceases to be awesome because it is so gentle it does not
beat you up:-) Karen Brennan brought homemade cookies to the run today and
even packed them in ice so the chocolate would not melt while we were
running!!!
5/18/2006 Thur: A nice cloud cover made for perfect running conditions for
43 ICers. The protocol was 1 minute hard, 1 minute easy up the Barr Trail.
On the way back down the trail we were treated to one of the most intense
double rainbows I have EVER seen. It was so bright it looked fake.
Awesome!
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http://www.runpikespeak.com
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