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Sent: Wednesday, July 26, 2006 12:17 PM
Subject: Incline Club News V10 TH #17 LR #36
Good afternoon, Incline Club!
Pikes Peak Marathon in Runner’s World this Month
I’ve not seen it myself yet, but rumor has it that our favorite race has a
spread in this month’s Runner’s World magazine. I’m going to pick up a
copy next time I’m out!
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24 days left, folks!
Or, 23 if you are running the Ascent! :*)
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Join us tomorrow evening, 5:45 for a 30 minutes of one minute hard/one
minute easy. Details below.
And on Sunday, your choice of three options! Details below.
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Train hard and train smart!
Connilee
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NEXT RUNS:
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Thursday, July 27, 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 8 Hydro Street hill repeats.
Sunday, July 30
1) Summit Run via the Barr Trail — meet at Memorial park @ 8am
2) Summit Run via Elk Park — meet at the PPHW Toll Booth @ 7am
3) 3-2-1 via the summit — meet at the PPHW Toll Booth @ 7am
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THIS WEEK’S QUOTE:
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“It’s a shallow life that doesn’t give a person a few scars” — Garrison
Keillor
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ICers WRITE:
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This week’s question for Dr. Rocket:
Dr. Rocket Question: Please comment on the cause(s)of the air
temperature during the 2006 BTMR. Some ICrs feel it was due to an
un-named team performing the Nearly World Famous Kelecy Fire Dance the
night before. What should have happened was a rain dance.
Stay tuned next week for the Doctor’s Response!
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New Race to Benefit Mountain Rescue
Christa Lloyd writes:
As a 5-year member of the Western State College Mountain Rescue Team and a
dedicated runner and “virtual” IC member, I thought I’d combine my two
loves and organize a race as a fundraiser for mountain rescue. The first
annual “Get Lost!” trail race will be 13(ish) miles of nearly all
singletrack in Gunnison, CO on Saturday, September 2nd. All proceeds will
go into the operating budget for WSCMRT. We need funds badly to replace
used gear, radios, and to cover other costs of running the team so we can
continue to save lives! The trails are challenging, with lots of rolling
hills, but it will be tons of fun! This will also be a great race for
anyone who wasn’t able to get into the PPA/PPM this year. I haven’t
gotten a web page up yet, but you can e-mail questions about the race or
registration to me at (email removed to prevent spam).
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IC BIRTHDAYS: 7/26/2006 — 8/1/2006
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Amy C Miller:
http://www.inclineclub.com/show.asp?name=Amy%20C%20Miller
Bianca Kriel:
http://www.inclineclub.com/show.asp?name=Bianca%20Kriel
Jeff Glicken:
http://www.inclineclub.com/show.asp?name=Jeff%20Glicken
John O’Donnell:
http://www.inclineclub.com/show.asp?name=John%20O’Donnell
Ken Finn:
http://www.inclineclub.com/show.asp?name=Ken%20Finn
Mark Chamberlain:
http://www.inclineclub.com/show.asp?name=Mark%20Chamberlain
Sid Rubey:
http://www.inclineclub.com/show.asp?name=Sid%20Rubey
Stephen Mitchell:
http://www.inclineclub.com/show.asp?name=Stephen%20Mitchell
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NEW IC MEMBERS: 7/19/2006 — 7/25/2006
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David Fahrbach:
(About Me page was not filled out)
Jonas Hedlind:
http://www.inclineclub.com/show.asp?name=Jonas%20Hedlind
Mike Whalen:
http://www.inclineclub.com/show.asp?name=Mike%20Whalen
Phil Zarone:
http://www.inclineclub.com/show.asp?name=Phil%20Zarone
Rick Merriman:
(About Me page was not filled out)
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UPDATED ABOUT ME PAGES: 7/19/2006 — 7/25/2006
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Derek Engard:
http://www.inclineclub.com/show.asp?name=Derek%20Engard
Shawn Erchinger:
http://www.inclineclub.com/show.asp?name=Shawn%20Erchinger
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“R” REPORTS:
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Garnet Mountain Challenge
Gary Hellenga reports:
Location: Near Big Sky, Montana
Date: July 15, 2006
Distance: 3.6 miles
Goal: Run faster than two years ago
Results: Mid-pack, I think; about 2-3 minutes faster than 2004
General Information: This race climbs 2,845’ in 3.6 miles on a
single-track trail up to the lookout tower atop Garnet Mountain in
Montana’s Gallatin Range. It’s part of American Wildlands’ Gallatin River
Celebration. The race wasn’t held in 2005, but was originally done in
2004. It’s not strongly promoted as a racing event (more as just one of
several activities going on with the Gallatin River Celebration), so
mostly only a few local runners know about it (this year, there were only
about 20 racers; in 2004, there were about 40).
Things Done Right: Paced about right; maybe a little fast at the start,
but not too much so. Felt strong in the last half-mile, which is the
steepest. Was faster than in 2004 by several minutes.
Things Done Wrong: Not much. Given the shortness of the race, there
wasn’t too much to screw up, other than going out too fast. Lost one
place at the end because they changed the finish line location from 2004,
and I wasn’t expecting it so soon — could have held the other guy off if
I’d known I had so little left to race!
Other Stuff: Hot day — up in the mid 90’s in Bozeman that afternoon. Even
in the mountains, it was getting pretty warm by the time we reached the
steep, open, upper slopes (race started after 9 AM). The field was small,
but fast — it included Nikki Kimball (reigning Leadville 100 and Western
States champ) and Nicole Hunt (top American woman at Mount Washington).
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Barr Trail Mountain Race
Valerie Deneau-Prothe reports:
Race: Location: Manitou Springs, CO
Date: Sunday, July 16, 2006
Distance: 12 mi.
Goal: 2:34 (PR)
Results: 2:47
Website: http://www.runpikespeak.com
General Information: Splendid race beginning at 7a in front of the Cog
Railway Station up to Barr Camp and back down into a convection oven and
ending on a dastardly hill. Between the delightful start and the hellish
heat/dastardly hill finale, there are cheering hikers, fellow runners, and
well stocked aid stations. The aid stations are manned by some
enthusiastic high school students all trying hard to create an oasis
(complete with misters and 1 had snowballs) to make one’s trek a little
more pleasant. As for me personally, the race was bad from the start, and
I’ve no one to blame, but myself...darn. It was a hot one and I just don’t
do well in the heat and I made the grand mistake of not backing off on my
goal. I had to push a bit on the W’s and
things just went downhill from there (yet, I was running uphill, hmmm...).
By Barr Camp I was really struggling, but I thought, “Hey, it’s all
downhill from here, piece o’ cake.” Lord I’m stupid sometimes.... I
continued to struggle on the flats down from BC, and just when I thought
it couldn’t get any worse, someone turned up the heat. HOLY COW! I ended
up being passed by 11 women on my way down and I had nothing in me to hold
anyone off. Overall, still glad I did it, it was (yet another valuable
lesson and I got in a nice long run. :)
As for the aid stations, I just want to tell all those nutty students that
participated, a huge thanks and that they should be very proud of their
efforts, I wish I could have voted for you all!
Things Done Right: Got plenty of rest, tapered, ate well, put on bug spray
and sunscreen, ditched my shirt before the race, ate 3 gels along the
course.
Things Done Wrong: Tried to hit a goal meant for much cooler weather.
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HardRock Hundred
Rock Cogar reports:
Location: Silverton CO
Date: July 14, 2006 — July 16, 2006
Distance: 100 miles
Goal: 45 hours
Results: 44 hours 47 minutes
Website: http://www.hardrock100.com/
General Information: The toughness of this event is bit over the top in my
opinion. Average altitude is 11,300’, climb total is 33,000’ same with
descent. Pretty much this translates to three high 12ers, seven low 13ers
and one low 14er. Weather is anything, same with footing and vertical
exposures.
Things Done Right: Training was perfect which was spending huge time on
Pikes Peak and incline. This lead to a Bighorn 100 finish in June. That
was followed by more Pikes Peak and incline.
Things Done Wrong: Oddly nothing. Never fell, never got sleepy, no
blisters, really never even hurt.
Other Stuff: Lots of cliff side and cliff face on this course which was no
big deal on day 1. However on day 2, cliff sides and cliff faces became
really scary.
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Barr Trail Mountain Race
Jon Magistro reports:
Race: Location: Barr Trail
Date: 7/16/06
Distance: 12 miles
Goal: #1 beat cut-off, #2 PR
Results: made goal #1
Website: http://www.runpikespeak.com
General Information: Boy it was a hot one!!!!
Things Done Right: I was 5 minutes faster this year on the way up!!! Used
my HR as a rev limiter. Stayed positive throughout the entire race. This
really came in handy during the downhill when I figured out how close I
was going to be to the cutoffs even though I felt spent.
Things Done Wrong: I’m really not sure. I had been drinking early and
stayed on my fueling schedule that I do for my long runs. It must’ve just
been not enough long runs that have taken me to altitude coupled with the
heat of the day.
Calculator: I love using this to plug in my times afterwards and see what
comes out as an ascent time.
Other Stuff: The volunteers were awesome!!! I really appreciated them
along the course and at the finish!! Also the aid stations were
fantastic!! I loved the gatorade slushes they made at no name!!! Thank you
Matt, Yvonne, Larry and all the people who help make this a race worth
driving 70 miles to do!!! One last note — The shirts were a great
improvement this year and getting the medal from Matt at the finish was,
by itself, worth all the pain left on the trail!!!
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Barr Trail Mountain Race
Andy Dillon reports:
Location: Manitou Springs
Date: 7/16/2006
Distance: 12m
Goal: 2 h 30
Results: 2:32:02
Website: http://www.runpikespeak.com
General Information: Ran quite well uphill — resisted the urge to burn out
on the W’s as I normally do! Started feeling the heat on the way down
though and was glad to see the finish line (not so glad to see Hydro
Street though :-) )
Things Done Right: Good uphill pacing — was getting stronger as Barr Camp
approached and passed quite a few people (always a good feeling!).
Wrong: Got to work on that downhill! I got passed by about 30 runners on
the way down, which is not such a good feeling!
Other Stuff: Great race as usual! A fun event with so many IC’ers taking
part, volunteering and supporting. Can somebody turn the heating down for
next year please ;-)
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Barr Trail Mountain Race
John O’Donnell reports:
Location: Manitou Springs , Co
Date: Sunday July 16,2006
Distance: 12 miles
Goal: Under 2:45
Results: 2:46
Website: http://www.runpikespeak.com
General Information: Hot day as uaual. would like to see race start at
6:00
Things Done Right: Good carb load and hydration.
Things Done Wrong: Should of been more aggressive in the W’s.
Other Stuff: Water station for Liberty showed down the traffic flow.
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Race: Barr Trail Mt Race
Derek (no last name given) reports:
Location: Manitou
Date: 7/16/06
Distance: 12 miles
Goal: under 2 hours
Results: 2:02:34
Website: http://www.runpikespeak.com
General Information: First time running this race, and it was awesome.
Didn’t make my goal, but all things considering I’m happy with the time.
Just more to shoot for next year!
Things Done Right: Kept a pretty good even pace.
Things Done Wrong: Twisted the same ankle I sprained two weeks before
coming down the W’s. I caught up to some slower runners and got my pace
out of wack. Wasn’t paying attention and it happened. Hurt like hell and
had to slow up for a few minutes. I also wore brand new smartwool socks
that gave me huge blisters on my heels. I should have washed them first
and tried them out. I know I broke a cardinal rule of racing.
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RACE CALENDAR:
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Current version of the Incline Club calendar
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7/23/2006 Sun: At least 49 ICers got signed in. Pretty much a 3-way tie between the bottom, Elk Park and the top.
7/20/2006 Thur: We just dodged the rain bullet today! 37 came out for what was scheduled to be a 30 min tempo run. However, as most of us were still recovering from Sunday’s Barr Trail Mountain Race we ran easy instead.
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