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Sent: Wednesday, April 01, 2009 9:29 PM
Subject: Incline Club News V13 TH #1 LR #19 — Thursday Runs Start Tomorrow
Good Evening Incline Club!
Greetings from the North Pole (or so it seems since I can only see white outside of my back door right now). Just as a reminder, our Thursday workouts begin tomorrow. For those of you who like to set PR’s in your races, these are the workouts you don’t want to miss. The sign in sheet is located at the intersection of Ruxton and Hydro Street. The workouts begin promptly at 5:45.
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NEXT RUN: Intervals (Thursday), Waldo/LRR Double (Sunday)
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Thursday, April 2, 5:45pm — Hydro Street
Warm up from Memorial Park in time to get to Hydro Street. Do 20 minutes of 1 min hard, 1 min easy up the Barr Trail. Easy back down the Barr Trail. Do 4 Hydro Street hill repeats.
Sunday, April 5, 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 just do Waldo or LRR.
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THIS WEEK’S QUOTE:
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Hard work beats talent when talent doesn’t work hard.
--Stacy Jones
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Trail Cleanup:
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Tim Steffens Writes:
Please come out and help John Gardner and myself Saturday, April 4, 2009 cleanup the Santa Fe Trail which we all run regularly. This is a great way to give back to what has been so graciously been given to us freely, our wonderful trail system in and surrounding Colorado Springs. We meet in the South West corner of the 8th Street Wal Mart parking lot at 9:00 Am and walk the trail to the Bijou Street Bridge. Trash bags are provided. Please feel free to bring your furry loved ones as well! Everyone who attends will be given PPRR volunteer hours.
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Weekend Weather Report:
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Currently: Heavy Snow
Thursday: Sunny and Mid 40’s for the first Thursday Workout
Sunday: Starting temps in the low 30’s, Warming Up to 40 at best. They are expecting more snow on Saturday, so anything goes.
Believe all of that and I’ll tell ya a few more
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Race Reports:
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This week, Tim goes west to break 4 hours, Doug justifies that trip to Hawaii with a short 26.2 mile workout, Mike catches Anita’s Sunday ‘R’ total with #6 on the season and Brandon does a marathon in full combat gear.
Catalina Marathon — Avalon, CA — 03/14/2009
Big Island Marathon — Hilo, Hawaii — 3/22/09
Waco Half-marathon — Waco, Texas — 03/28/2009
Bataan Memorial Death March- White Sands Missile Range, New Mexico — 3/29/2009
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Catalina Marathon — Avalon, CA — 03/14/2009
Tim Steffens reports:
Distance: 26.2
Goal: 3:45
Results: 3:45:19
Website: http://www.pacificsportsllc.com/CatalinaMarathon/athlete.htm
General Summary:
My third year on this course and I finally ran under 4 hours. The weather and course conditions couldn’t have been better. This was my 5th marathon and all of the training this year enabled me to run comfortably and gain a new PR for this course. I couldn’t have been happier with my time.
Things Done Right:
Lots of training and cross-training. I never want to see the spin bike at the downtown Y again! Hills, speed work, etc.....
Things Done Wrong:
Ate way too much fiber the night before the race.
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Big Island Marathon — Hilo, Hawaii — 3/22/09
Doug Laufer reports:
Distance: marathon
Goal: See below
Results: 3:59:07
Website: http://waynejoseph.wordpress.com/2009/03/23/results-2009-big-island-international-marathon/
General Summary:
Goals met: Complete marathon in state #49, complete marathon #98 (do not count round trip as marathon), complete at least one marathon for 31st year in a row, break 4:00.
Goals missed: Run a Boston qualifying time (3:45), move up from BA to B bib for BB10K (needed 3:26:17).
Conditions: mid 70’s, very humid, rain a bit during run (not enough). Never really got in flow, prefer running in August in snow storms.
Things Done Right:
Went to Hawaii for spring break; swam with sea turtles. Two days of snorkeling. I got some new Hawaiian shirts. Pre race dinner at Cafe Concerto — wonderful little spot, made me feel like I was in Italy.
Oh yes running related: Enjoyed the training phase. Nice blend of long runs and speed work. Had time to build up then taper.
Things Done Wrong:
No training runs in steam bath.
Had considered extending stay a couple of days, but instead headed home, amazingly made it to DIA, then epic trip home in the blizzard (from temperature in the 80’s and swimming with sea turtles to blizzard in less than 12 hours).
Any Other Stuff:
Course: first half BEAUTIFUL! Hilly, run along coast, through rain forests. Second half in Hilo, basically flat; ran though industrial area and around airport. Nice finish along side the ocean.
Organization: nice, low keyed event, good support and organization. Finisher shirt, medal, bag of locally produced drugs (coffee)and shell necklaces. Lots of fresh fruit, bread from local bakery at finish.
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Waco Half-marathon — Waco, Texas — 03/28/2009
Mike Sandlin reports:
Distance: 13.1 miles
Goal: Finish!
Results: 1:24:03
General Summary:
The temperature at the start was 34 degrees with winds steady at 20 mph. This caused the wind chill to be 24 degrees, which is really cold for Texas this time of the year. Strong head winds for the first part of the race, which meant there were a good number of runners drafting off the big kid (me!). There were a series of big hills (relative to Texas) between miles 5 and 10.
Things Done Right:
Even pace throughout the run.
Things Done Wrong:
Should have been running with my fellow ICERS up to Barr Camp!
Any Other Stuff:
We started an informal running club on campus (Texas A&M) comprised mainly of students. We meet on Monday and Wednesday afternoons and do a variety of workouts. We had 7 students who race this race and it was their first half marathon. They all finished and are beginning to catch the running “fever"!
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Bataan Memorial Death March- White Sands Missile Range, New Mexico — 3/29/2009
Brandon Dosch reports:
Distance: 26.2
Goal: Break 6:00:00
Results: 6:29:04
Website: http://www.arizonarunningeventsco.com/bataanMilResults09.htm
General Summary:
I competed in the Military Heavy division which required me to wear boots, my uniform and carry at least a 35lb rucksack. This was my first ever marathon with or without a ruck. The course was well maintained and was a nice mix of road, dirt, and lose sand. The aid stations were well equipped with water, Gatorade, and plenty of fruit to go around.
The weather was sunny with a starting temperature of 45 degrees and an afternoon temperature of 76. In the afternoon the wind picked up to a steady 20-30 mph with 50 mph gusts at times.
Things Done Right:
Event organization was top notch. Meeting the survivors of the actual Bataan Death march at the start line and throughout the course was an inspiration. I started off at the pace I was training for and kept well hydrated by drinking water and Gatorade at each station.
Things Done Wrong:
Cheap boot inserts were not productive for prolonged running in boots. I also forgot to bring both pairs of my special rucking socks!
Any Other Stuff:
There were tons of scheduled events prior to the march such as a meet and greet with the survivors of Bataan, big pasta buffet, educational seminar on Bataan, and a free movie showing events based on the rescue of Bataan POW’s.
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IC BIRTHDAYS: 4/1/2009 — 4/7/2009
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Aaron Schwartz:
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Ben Crozier:
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Brenda Willis:
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Carol Gerber:
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Tanya S:
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NEW IC MEMBERS: 3/25/2009 — 3/31/2009
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Terry Green:
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Tom Huberty:
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UPDATED ABOUT ME PAGES: 3/25/2009 — 3/31/2009
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Caitlin Jones:
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Keith Lonnquist:
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