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Sent: Wednesday, December 20, 2006 3:13 PM
Subject: Incline Club News V11 LR #5
Good afternoon, ICers!
A Little Bit of Snow and Wind?
As I write this, the news folks are calling this the Blizzard of 2006?! Hope you’re staying safe and warm. The weather is due to clear up later this week, so plan on coming out for a run in what could be any-and-all-conditions on Sunday!
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Race Calendar
The race calendar is up! (Find it at the bottom of each newsletter!). Since it is harvested from a variety of websites, please be sure to check the actual website for any information/changes regarding each event. Like last year, the calendar is broken down into local (Springs, Pueblo, Denver) and statewide races from now until the end of the IC season (August 18/19). Submissions or corrections to the calendar are gladly accepted and additions are taken at the editor’s discretion!
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Incline Club Sends Best Wishes to Danelle Ballengee
Danelle Ballengee had a scary, almost tragic fall this week, and a fabulous rescue aided by her dog Taz. Many of us know Danelle as the many-time winner of the Pikes Peak Marathon. She is a multi-sport endurance athlete, and is known for her trail/mountain running, and race directing. The Incline Club sends our best to you, Danelle.
Web links about her fall and rescue:
http://www.denverpost.com/lacrosse/ci_4864234
http://www.aspentimes.com/article/20061219/NEWS/112190022
http://www.rockymountainnews.com/drmn/local/article/0,1299,DRMN_15_5223711,00.html
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Train hard and train smart,
Connilee
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NEXT RUN:
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Sunday, Dec. 24, 8:00am — Memorial Park
Run out the UPT and take a right and head over to do the Waldo Canyon loop in the clockwise direction. Return via the UPT. 2-3 hours, if it would be longer do an out/back. See maps: http://www.inclineclub.com/maps.htm
Sunday, Dec. 31, 8:00am — Memorial Park
Head out the Ute Pass Trail until it intersects Longs Ranch Road. Take TWO lefts and head UP Longs Ranch Road. Try to smile when you hit Poppa Bear Hill;-) Connect back into the Barr Trail at No Name Creek and run back down to Memorial Park. Take the J Pipe trail before the top of LRR for a shorter run. 2-3 hours, if it would be longer do an out/back. See maps: http://www.inclineclub.com/maps.htm
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THIS WEEK’S QUOTE:
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“The desire to succeed is not nearly as important as the willingness to prepare”
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ICers WRITE:
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New Incline Club Baby
Congratulations to Mike, Eva and big brother Luc Hagen who welcomed their baby girl, Ella Sofia into the world on Tuesday, December 12. Ella was 7 pounds, 1 ounce and 19.5 inches.
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VO2 Max Test at UCCS
Howard Brooks writes: I took the VO2 max test that Andy offered through UCCS. Study hard for this one, it is a TOUGH test. What I learned about my physiology helps explain why I am not elbowing Matt out of the way in the last mile of the race. Most importantly, I gained important information about changing my training habits to get faster. This is the best fifty bucks ever spent on my running habit.
(Editor’s note: See the second edition of the Incline Club News this year for information on how to sign up for the testing: http://www.inclineclub.com/newsletter/2007/lr02.htm)
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More on Danelle Ballengee’s Rescue
Randy Lindsey writes: The take-away for me (regarding Danelle’s fall) is the importance of carrying survival gear on remote trails, and also letting someone know to look for you if you’re late returning. Many ICer’s run even more remote trails in more severe winter conditions than where Danelle fell.
I usually carry a small fanny pack with a survival blanket which weighs about 1 ounce and provides an amazing amount of warmth (you can get them at most outdoors stores including Mountain Chalet and REI), plus a lighter and a small pocket knife.
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IC BIRTHDAYS: 12/20/2006 — 12/26/2006
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Carol Lowe:
http://www.inclineclub.com/show.asp?name=Carol%20Lowe
Donny Sherard:
http://www.inclineclub.com/show.asp?name=Donny%20Sherard
Emily Adcox:
http://www.inclineclub.com/show.asp?name=Emily%20Adcox
Hartley Pohjola:
http://www.inclineclub.com/show.asp?name=Hartley%20Pohjola
Mark Hufford:
http://www.inclineclub.com/show.asp?name=Mark%20Hufford
Rick Hough:
http://www.inclineclub.com/show.asp?name=Rick%20Hough
Tom Kelley:
http://www.inclineclub.com/show.asp?name=Tom%20Kelley
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NEW IC MEMBERS: 12/13/2006 — 12/19/2006
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Deana Allen:
(About Me page was not filled out)
Doug Salvino:
http://www.inclineclub.com/show.asp?name=Doug%20Salvino
John Powell:
http://www.inclineclub.com/show.asp?name=John%20Powell
Tara McGowan:
(About Me page was not filled out)
Todd Nagel:
http://www.inclineclub.com/show.asp?name=Todd%20Nagel
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UPDATED ABOUT ME PAGES: 12/13/2006 — 12/19/2006
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Ken Finn:
http://www.inclineclub.com/show.asp?name=Ken%20Finn
Michael Puig:
http://www.inclineclub.com/show.asp?name=Michael%20Puig
Rick Merriman:
http://www.inclineclub.com/show.asp?name=Rick%20Merriman
Ryleigh Walter:
http://www.inclineclub.com/show.asp?name=Ryleigh%20Walter
William Keller:
http://www.inclineclub.com/show.asp?name=William%20Keller
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“R” REPORTS:
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None
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NON — “R” REPORTS:
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None
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WWW POSTS:
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12/17/06 Sun: 75 showed for a day which was cold and damp. A damp which made it feel far colder than it actually was. A cold to the bone type cold! There was no sun to be had and with every foot we climbed it got colder. Near the top of Longs Ranch Road we ran into low level clouds making it even damper which might explain why, well, it just felt so freaking cold and damp. For myself, I admit I started off in a rather pissy mood-because of all the cold and damp and the fact that the last couple of days had been nice enough to run in shorts and a T-shirt. Then, about 25 minutes into the run, I thought about those who would stay home today. I picked up the pace and let the fire of my efforts warm my blood. A smile crept across my face as I reveled in the fact that it is days like today where races are won!
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CALENDAR:
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Current version of the Incline Club calendar
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NEWSLETTER SUBMISSIONS:
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Additions to Incline Club News from IC members are welcome and encouraged.
Submit a Newsletter Item at:
http://www.inclineclub.com/newsletter.htm
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WEBSITES:
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Training for the Ascent and Marathon on Pikes Peak
http://www.skyrunner.com/guide/
Barr Trail Mountain Race
http://www.runpikespeak.com
presented by Pikes Peak National Bank
Incline Club
http://www.inclineclub.com
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