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Sent: Wednesday, January 02, 2008 2:38 PM
Subject: Incline Club News V12 LR#7
Good afternoon, Incline Club!
Here’s all the news for our first newsletter and run of 2008.
Happy trails!
~Connilee
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NEXT RUN:
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Sunday, Jan 6, 8:00AM — Memorial Park
Waldo/LRR double! Run the UPT and then head over and do Waldo Canyon — clockwise. Next, head up LRR and return via the Barr Trail. 3-4 hours, if it would be longer skip Waldo.
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THIS WEEK’S QUOTE:
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A journey of a thousand miles begins with one step — Chinese Proverb
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ICers WRITE:
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Thanks for the Reminder on Rampart Range
Debbi Meyer writes: Hey guys, Thanks for the reminder/comments about the shooting range and Williams Canyon. I’ve got a letter going out to the District Ranger tomorrow. Would sure be nice to run in Williams again without the WWIII scenario! :-)
Deb Meyer
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“R” Reports:
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Sunmart Ultra 50K — Huntsville, TX — Dec 12, 2007
Bruce McMillan reports:
Distance: 50K
Goal: 5 hours
Results: 6 hours 5 mins.
General Summary:
My first Ultra. Thought I could do 5 to 5.5 hours based on the fact that my Marathon time for when I take it easy is 4 hours. Figured I could take it easy at 9 min. pace and then be able to do another 5+ miles in another hour, but forgot how much more demanding trail running is compared to the street. My GPS watch messed up also, so I didn’t have a good feel for my pace. Had a lot of fun, but knew my goal time was out of reach somewhere around the 23 or 24 mile mark. Nice park with fantastic support. Can’t decide if I want to try a do it again next year or not. 6 hours sounds like a long time, but it wasn’t as bad as it sounds. Finished in the top 25% and it was a great experience.
Things Done Right:
Trained hard, but not hard enough I guess. Did Sat. & Sun. long runs for at least 4 months leading up to the race. A few weeks out did a 1/2 Marathon on my own and then did the San Antonio Marathon the next day for a great training wekend.
Things Done Wrong:
Should have done more training on trails. Should have trained harder.
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San Antonio Marathon — San Antonio Texas — Nov, 11, 2007
Bruce McMillan reports:
Distance: 26.2
Goal: 4 hours
Results: 4 hours 5 mins
General Summary:
Did as a training run for the Sunmart Ultra 50K. Did a 1/2 marathon on my own the day before, so was a little tired. Could feel it in my legs, but wanted to take it easy (9 min. pace) anyway.
Things Done Right:
Took it easy. Eat & drank a lot.
Things Done Wrong:
Nothing really. Didn’t have any expectations, just to take it easy.
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North Face Endurance Challenge 50 Miler hosted by Dean Karnazes — Marin County, CA (north of San Francisco) — December 1, 2007
Paul Sullivan reports:
Distance: 50 miles
Goal: sub 9 hours
Results: 10 hours 22 mins
General Summary:
Beautiful terrain in the Marin Headlands just over the Golden Gate Bridge: from the beaches to the breathtaking climbs to the bluffs (highest was 1,800 ft) overlooking the Pacific, to the lush redwood groves above Muir Woods.
Overall, given a few minor glitches (missing signage, drop bags not at a particularly crucial aid station), a well organized inaugural event for North Face considering they had a 10K, ½ marathon, and 50K going at the same time. Their prize package-not only the $10,000 but, particularly, the “winner takes all” aspect for the 1st place M/F-is unique and, I believe, is fundamental step toward advancing the quality of ultra/trail running in this country.
Things Done Right:
When my race wasn’t going as expected, and I was down in the dumps, I was able to accept it, shift gears, and move into finishing the race while enjoying the spectacular scenery and some companionship on the course.
Things Done Wrong:
Maybe it was the shoes both Matt and I wore (new balance 902s) that were a little too thin or maybe it was my overconfidence coming from altitude, believing I trained well, that I thought this would be a piece of cake. Bottom line: this course had a lot of hills that just chipped away at me and I probably should have taken it slower the first 25 miles. But, boy, that sea-level oxygen can make you feel great! Unfortunately, the oxygen gain didn’t translate into finishing the race in any less time than it has in other 50 milers I’ve done at altitude and in more mountainous terrain.
Any Other Stuff:
Maybe it’s California, but I got a little annoyed with so many people on the trial “tune out” listening to their MP3 players and not returning basic common courtesies like, “Hi.”
It was neat to talk to so many folks on the course that were running an ultra, mostly the 50K, for the first time. That’s where North Face and Dean Karnazes succeeded the most-introducing a lot of people to ultrarunning.
I would recommend this race, plus you can’t beat being near San Francisco and all that great food!!
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IC BIRTHDAYS: 1/2/2008 — 1/8/2008
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Jack Preston:
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Jim Freim:
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John Cassidy:
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John Monk:
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Lincoln Manuel:
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Luke Prince:
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Mary Patton:
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Sean Starkey:
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Stephen Martin:
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NEW IC MEMBERS: 12/26/2007 — 1/1/2008
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Alexis Smith:
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Jay Shuler:
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Martin Toetz:
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UPDATED ABOUT ME PAGES: 12/26/2007 — 1/1/2008
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Cheryl Laslo:
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Daniel Solinski:
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Jon Teisher:
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Steve Pero:
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Steve Recca:
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Werner Kroer:
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12/30/2007 Sun: The last run of 2007 brought out 66 ICers. It was cold and even a little windy in sections but Longs Ranch Road has a way of warming one up. And up and UP!
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