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Sent: Wednesday, December 19, 2007 2:30 PM
Subject: Incline Club News V12 LR#5
Good afternoon, Incline Club!
Come out and join us for a pre-Christmas run this weekend!
Train hard and train smart!
~Connilee
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NEXT RUN:
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Sunday, Dec 23, 8:00AM — Memorial Park
Run out the Ute Pass Trail 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.
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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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A Reminder About Open Commentary Period on Rampart Shooting Range
Eric Billmeyer writes: Hi All, The Pikes Peak Ranger District is soliciting public comments on a proposal to modify management of the South Rampart Shooting Range. This is your chance to tell the Forest Service what you would like done with the shooting range. As many of you know the trail we used to run down off of Rampart Range Road has been closed due to people using rifles at the shotgun range and endangering users down below. If you would like access back to this trail and enjoy the peace and quite of running through Williams Canyon without World War III going off above you please send your comments to: District Ranger, Pikes Peak Ranger District, 601 S. Weber St., Colorado Springs, CO 80903. Or, send email comments using their email comment form on their website, be sure to put “Rampart Range Shooting Comments” Thanks. Eric
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IC BIRTHDAYS: 12/19/2007 — 12/25/2007
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Brett White:
http://www.inclineclub.com/show.asp?name=Brett%20White
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
Greg James:
http://www.inclineclub.com/show.asp?name=Greg%20James
Hartley Pohjola:
http://www.inclineclub.com/show.asp?name=Hartley%20Pohjola
Jim Hendricks:
http://www.inclineclub.com/show.asp?name=Jim%20Hendricks
Rick Hough:
http://www.inclineclub.com/show.asp?name=Rick%20Hough
Todd Norman:
http://www.inclineclub.com/show.asp?name=Todd%20Norman
Tom Kelley:
http://www.inclineclub.com/show.asp?name=Tom%20Kelley
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NEW IC MEMBERS: 12/12/2007 — 12/18/2007
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Melissa Eichers:
http://www.inclineclub.com/show.asp?name=Melissa%20Eichers
Sean O’Day:
http://www.inclineclub.com/show.asp?name=Sean%20O’Day
Steve Pero:
http://www.inclineclub.com/show.asp?name=Steve%20Pero
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UPDATED ABOUT ME PAGES: 12/12/2007 — 12/18/2007
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Gordon Barnett:
http://www.inclineclub.com/show.asp?name=Gordon%20Barnett
Jared Veteto:
http://www.inclineclub.com/show.asp?name=Jared%20Veteto
Kelli Lusk:
http://www.inclineclub.com/show.asp?name=Kelli%20Lusk
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“R” REPORTS:
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Rock Canyon Half Marathon — Pueblo, CO — December 1, 2007
Connilee Walter reports:
Distance: Half Marathon
Goal: Under 1:30
Results: 1:31
General Summary:
Rock Canyon Half Marathon is an enjoyable race and a good workout. It’s also the only longish race in these parts this time of year. The Southern Colorado Road Runners always seem to put together well-done, friendly races — an incentive to drive down to Pueblo for the morning.
This race was a training run for a January marathon. I had some time goals, and pushed to race pace, but was mostly looking for a hard long run. I enjoyed seeing a lot of familiar faces (including some ICers), running with a pack of friends, and seeing my sweet husband and four kiddos at the halfway point and the finish line. :*) High fives and hugs for all of them!
Things Done Right:
The weather forecast changed daily the week of the race. Two days before the race, the forecast was for temps in the 30s, rain/snow and strong winds. But the forecast started to improve somewhat over the final 24 hours.
So, the day of the race, I packed everything from layers of fleece to balaclavas to shorts and light socks. Changed into shorts after a warmup and just before the race started; a good move.
Also, had a good endurance base going into this race, hydrated well, and remembered important things like a gel, and the right shoes.
Things Done Wrong:
The first couple of miles were a bit fast. I don’t think they cost me a sub-1:30. However, I should have let the pack I was running with pull away and focused on my own race a bit more in those first two miles. Some extra focus might have helped me out.
Any Other Stuff:
The winds were pretty strong the entire race. Was very thankful to be running with some strong runners to help push the pace right up to the finish line. Race volunteers and director did not disappoint with their friendly, well-done, low-key race. Thank you!
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WWW POSTS:
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12/16/2007 Sun: Food, food, food! That was the big news today and 72 were treated to lots of it after they run up Longs Ranch Road. The snow was not too bad and thanks to the cold spell we have been under it has yet to melt and turn to ice on the Barr Trail. But back to the food, today was our first mini-feedbag of the year and it was not so mini:-) Well done everybody!
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Training for the Ascent and Marathon on Pikes Peak
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Barr Trail Mountain Race
http://www.runpikespeak.com
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