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Sent: Wednesday, March 07, 2007 2:32 PM
Subject: Incline Club News V11 LR#16
Howdy Incline Club-ers..
Ready for a ‘Do-Over’?
Or perhaps a ‘Pick-Up?’ Whether you made it ‘in’ to the Peak registration or not, please be sure to read the series of updates posted on the Pike’s Peak Marathon website at: http://pikespeakmarathon.org/2007regnews.htm
While I know that many individuals could argue that a different solution would have been ‘fairer’ to them personally, I think that the arrived-at-solution to the perfectly stormy problems over at active.com on registration day is the best possible for the running population at large. I applaud the race committee for their work. As well, active.com has graciously apologized and generously given to some local causes; kudos to active.com! Now, go check out that link, ICers!
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ICAM Messages — A Reminder
The Incline Club site has a useful feature for Incline Club Members. When a member sets up an ‘About Me’ page, it becomes possible for other folks to contact the IC member. In order to protect your e-mail address, the message is relayed to you from the IC site. This means that if you simply hit ‘reply’ when you see an ‘ICAM’ message, it will ‘reply’ to the IC site instead of to the sender. Despite the ‘reminder’ that comes with each ICAM message, this happens fairly often and trust me, I have accidentally done this too!
To ensure that your message goes through to the intended recipient, please respond to the person sending you the mail using the link that is listed next to their name in the message.
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Train hard and train smart,
Connilee
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NEXT RUN:
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Sunday, March 10, 8:00am — Memorial Park
We’ll run some trails :*) . It will be a great workout, beautiful scenery, and good company.
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THIS WEEK’S QUOTE:
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“I used to think it was awful that life was so unfair. Then I thought, wouldn’t it be much worse if life were fair, and all the terrible things that happen to us come because we actually deserve them? So, now I take great comfort in the general hostility and unfairness of the universe.” — Marcus, Babylon 5
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ICers WRITE:
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Barr Trail Conditions
Barry Oelrich writes:
Since the Newsletter has been short lately and Matt asked prior to the run, thought I’d put this in. Ran up Barr today, turned around about a mile short of the Camp. Overall not too bad, IF you don’t mind snow/ice. The top of the W’s gets icy and snow packed. Above No Name, deep packed snow solid on the way up, the return trip the snow was getting softer, post holed a few times. Stepped to the side of the
trail to let a downhill runner by, ended up hip deep in snow...
Make sure you bring your Yak’s, Crampons, or Screws. Run safe.
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Trail Running Stories
Nancy Hobbs writes:
We are always looking for stories for Trail Times, ATRA’s newsletter. Maybe one of the ICers is interested in being published.
(Editor’s note: If you are interested in submitting a story, please contact Nancy via her ‘About Me’ page at: http://www.inclineclub.com/show.asp?name=Nancy%20Hobbs)
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More Helpful Information On Car Break Ins
Marty Toetz writes:
I am a police officer and I have been working on the BMV problem as best I can. BMV is burglary of motor vehicle. What I can tell you is that there is a large group (approximately 30 people) who will target vehicles in areas were they know the owner is going to be away from their cars for at least one hour. Trail heads have become popular lately. I would suggest leaving nothing visible in cars. Mostly they are looking for credit cards and check books.
In addition they are targeting places like churches, shopping malls, cinemas....and the like. My guess would be that the persons who broke into the vehicle in the Santa Fe Trail head were parked already and watching.
(Editor’s note: Marty was writing in response to yet another report of a break-in, submitted by an ICer, in last week’s newsletter. I unintentionally left the names of two non-ICers in that report, and I apologize for that oversight. The names will be excluded from the archive of last week’s news. Nonetheless, this is yet another reminder to be cautious out there, whether ICers or not, and whether you are out for a trail run, a shopping spree, or headed to church!)
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IC BIRTHDAYS: 3/7/2007 — 3/13/2007
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Debbi Meyer:
http://www.inclineclub.com/show.asp?name=Debbi%20Meyer
Gahlen Crawford:
http://www.inclineclub.com/show.asp?name=Gahlen%20Crawford
Jessica Grisham:
http://www.inclineclub.com/show.asp?name=Jessica%20Grisham
Kevin Kinser:
http://www.inclineclub.com/show.asp?name=Kevin%20Kinser
Patrick Barrett:
http://www.inclineclub.com/show.asp?name=Patrick%20Barrett
Patrick Fisher:
http://www.inclineclub.com/show.asp?name=Patrick%20Fisher
Peter Cummings:
http://www.inclineclub.com/show.asp?name=Peter%20Cummings
Teri Pitman:
http://www.inclineclub.com/show.asp?name=Teri%20Pitman
Tom Schwartz:
http://www.inclineclub.com/show.asp?name=Tom%20Schwartz
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NEW IC MEMBERS: 2/28/2007 — 3/6/2007
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Fred Gonzales Jr:
http://www.inclineclub.com/show.asp?name=Fred%20Gonzales%20Jr
Jason Callegari:
http://www.inclineclub.com/show.asp?name=Jason%20Callegari
Jason Mehlos:
http://www.inclineclub.com/show.asp?name=Jason%20Mehlos
Patrick Devanny:
http://www.inclineclub.com/show.asp?name=Patrick%20Devanny
Werner Kroer:
http://www.inclineclub.com/show.asp?name=Werner%20Kroer
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UPDATED ABOUT ME PAGES: 2/28/2007 — 3/6/2007
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Michael Puig:
http://www.inclineclub.com/show.asp?name=Michael%20Puig
Mike Whalen:
http://www.inclineclub.com/show.asp?name=Mike%20Whalen
Rachel Crawford:
http://www.inclineclub.com/show.asp?name=Rachel%20Crawford
Susanna Kelland:
http://www.inclineclub.com/show.asp?name=Susanna%20Kelland
Ted JIMENEZ:
http://www.inclineclub.com/show.asp?name=Ted%20JIMENEZ
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“R” REPORTS:
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35th Annual Houston-Chevron Marathon — Houston, Texas — January 14, 2007
Charles Scheibe reports:
Distance: 26.2 miles
Goal: sub-4:10
Results: 4:29:44
Website: http://www.chevronhoustonmarathon.com/site3.aspx
General Summary:
Flat, single-loop course through the streets (mostly concrete) of the 4th largest city in US.
Things Done Right:
Visited with friends before, during, and after race. Escaped 4 plus hours of pounding the concrete without any residual damage. Notched 19th finish and 8th straight Houston Marathon.
Things Done Wrong:
Over-dressed, no excuse, native Texan, should have known better!
Under-hydrated, cramped up the last 7 plus miles.
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Old Pueblo 50 mile Endurance run — Soniota, AZ — 03/03/2007
Anita Bower reports:
Distance: 51 miles
Goal: PR
Results: PR by nearly 2 hours 10:48:29
Website: http://www.oldpueblo50.com
General Summary:
The average grade of this course held in the Santa Rita Mountains is 6%, with
the last half being harder. There is 7000 ft. of climbing, and 7000 feet of
descending. A very good early season training run for those wishing to complete
other insane goals, such as Leadville,Western States, or Badwater.Watching the
full moon rise on the way home over the desert landscape was spectacular!
Things Done Right:
Lots of Little Debbies, coconut bars, caffiene pills, and cookies helped me take
off nearly two hours from last years race without any tapering. Made new
friends.
Things Done Wrong:
There are always things to reflect back on and see that you could have done
better. I bonked pretty bad between miles 40-46.
Any Other Stuff:
Very well marked course, very well stocked aid stations throughout this
moderately tough race. Both RD’s are ultrarunners, and it shows in how well
supported this race is. The finisher’s buckle is very nice as well.
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New World Snowshoe Championship — Oak Forest Center, (between Luck and Frederic,
Wisconsin). — February 10, 2007
Curt Krieger reports:
Distance: 10K is the national qualifier (5K and 20K distances also available)
Goal: Qualify for nationals: shoot for around an hour minutes
Results: 13th overall and 5th in age group
Website: http://www.luckrunningclub.com/
General Summary:
Lots of snow and very cold temperatures. A very challenging course due to
“sugar” snow and lots of twists and turns. Some short hills. There was a good
number of participants this year because Nationals are to be in Minnesota.
http://www.snowshoemagazine.com/view_content.cfm?content_id=316
Things Done Right:
Stayed within my current abilities rather than try to run where I have in the
past. Used the race to help become qualified for Nationals but still approached
as a training opportunity.
Things Done Wrong:
Raced after less than ideal preparation. I had been recovering from knee pain
(bilateral patellofemoral misalignment syndrome!) through late fall and until the
snow started falling in mid-January.
Any Other Stuff:
Snowshoe races are a BLAST! I really enjoy the competition and effort as well as
the camaraderie following the event.
Embroidered sweatshirt.
Chili lunch and snacks (really great chili).
Door prizes
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Barcelona Marathon — Barcelona, Spain — March 4th, 2007
Steve Bremner reports:
Distance: 26.2 miles
Goal: under 3
Results: 3:01
Website: http://www.barcelonamarato.es/eng/index.html
General Summary:
Marathon number 82, ninth country.
Things Done Right:
Ran well within myself early on and throughout the race. Never pushed.
Things Done Wrong:
Didn’t run fast enough.
Any Other Stuff:
The course goes through the fabulous city of Barcelona, past sights such as
Gaudi’s famous “La Perdrera,” Casa Batllo, and the cathedral Sangrada Familia.
The joy of a wonderful nine days in Barcelona was extinguished on my return when
I learned that my companion and best friend, Sam the Wolfdog died while I was
gone. Noble friend, he lived a full life. I will take his ashes to the top of
the two 14ers he never made it to the top of and scatter them. In that way he
will have been to the top of all 54 14ers of this state.
(Editor’s note: My condolences, Steve, on the loss of your faithful friend, Sam.)
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NON — “R” REPORTS:
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None
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WWW POSTS:
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None
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CALENDAR:
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Current version of the Incline Club calendar
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