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Sent: Wednesday, April 08, 2009 10:27 PM
Subject: 2009 Incline Club V13 TH #2 LR #20 — T-Shirts, Tuesday Track Workouts
Good Evening Incline Club!
We interrupt your regularly scheduled spring time weather for a dose of winter. Why? Its so that we can better simulate the expected conditions in August. :-) Despite that, it was great to see the large turnout last Thursday, as the club came close to the all time Thursday run attendance record.
This week we have another speed improving workout, the secret to finding an IC shirt in your size and most importantly, a few race reports.
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NEXT RUN: Tempo (Thursday), Barr Camp (Sunday)
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Thursday, April 9, 5:45pm — Hydro Street
Warm up from Memorial Park in time to get to Hydro Street. Do a 20 minute tempo run up the Barr Trail. Run easy back down the Barr Trail do 4 Hydro Street hill repeats.
Sunday, April 12, 8:00AM — Memorial Park
Run to Barr Camp and back via the Barr Trail.
Screw Shoes recommended!
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THIS WEEK’S QUOTE:
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When a person first becomes involved in trail running, their initial goal is to “run Leadville,” or “do Western States.” Instead of first learning to go fast, they learn how to go long. This is backwards. They may not be able to run effectively, but rather than learning the most primal aspect of our sport, they instead learn how to suffer.
-- Buzz Burrell _Putting the Run Back into Trail Running_
http://www.trailrunner.com/trail_times/2005_trail_times_spring.htm
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IC T-Shirts:
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Ever wish you could get an Incline Cub shirt in your size? Now you can. The Colorado Running Company will be placing a shirt order on April 20. The tee shirt/singlet/long sleeve will be white with blue printing. CRC will only be ordering a few extras. So if you want one, order in advance! Prices will be in the $25-$40 range. To order yours email (e-mail removed to prevent spam) (I’m sure they won't mind you stopping by the store either)
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Tuesday Track Sessions:
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For those looking to improve their speed on the flats (and their speed in general), larry Miller has once again started up the Tuesday track workouts. The group meets at the Manitou Springs Track and the running starts at 5:30. Warmup early because the track work-outs start at 5:30. If there is a track meet or High school still on track we run till it clears.
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Weekend Weather Report:
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Currently: Its after 10pm and it is 56 deg outside!
Thursday: Mid 40’s, cloudy and a touch of wind
Sunday: Cloudy, with starting temps of 39. About 32 by the time you hit Barr Camp, then maybe upper 40’s by the time you get back down.
Just remember, this is almost never right, so don’t read too much into it :-)
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Race Reports:
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This week, Anita grabs the race report lead back from Mike Sandlin with a death march, Melissa Marr makes it two IC’ers at the same event, and Daiva Cooper finishes it up with a half marathon.
Bataan Death March Memorial Marathon — White Sands Missile Range, NM — 03/29/09
Bataan Death March Memorial Marathon — White Sands Missile Range, NM — 03/29/09
Platte River half marathon — Littleton to Denver — 04/05/2009
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Bataan Death March Memorial Marathon — White Sands Missile Range, NM — 03/29/09
Anita Bower reports:
Distance: 26.2 miles
Goal: sub 4 hours
Results: 3:58:57 unofficial
Website: http://www.bataanmarch.com
General Summary:
My second time running it, I was hoping to finish under 4 hours, after just missing that goal last year by 4 minutes. I did, however, results are still unofficial due to complications and delays caused by cheating of several runners. Hard to believe that anyone would cheat on a race commemorating the Bataan Death March Survivors of WWII. I hope they post who those runners are so that should I ever be an RD again, I will know to send their entry back. ANYWAY, always a humbling event on many levels.
Things Done Right:
Knew what to expect, having run it. There was a team of guys whose shirts said “WON’T BE BEAT BY GIRLS.” Beat everyone of them, as did the women I coached.Wore gaiters, to prepare for the “kitty litter” section. Towards the end of the race, there is a section about a mile long that is called the sand pit. My “coachees’ and I trained course specific, and it paid off. We passed a lot of people in the ankle deep, kitty litter like sand pit. Went in rested, with another 100 miler looming on the horizon. Finished before the desert winds really began to howl. Brought my own water bottle, which saved time on the aid stations.
Things Done Wrong:
Despite coming in my fastest time, I was only tenth woman. Last year despite a slower time, I was fourth.
Any Other Stuff:
If you are looking for a unique marathon, then this is a great venue. There are all sorts of ceremonies at the start, including hearing the bugle played role call that the survivors rose to each morning to see who was still alive. Then there is a jet fly over. The amputees from our current wars start out first. That was hard, especially seeing some of the burn victims. Not many dry eyes at the start. The remaining Bataan survivors were at both the start and finish, and my husband and I got to talk to one of them who could actually talk about it. You could see in his eyes that when he talked about it, it was like he was reliving it. It was hard hearing what he had to say about his experience and the atrocities he witnessed, but still a story that needs to be told and remembered. It was an honor to listen to him and be in his presence. Each year, there are fewer and fewer of the survivors at this race. A very emotionally charged event, and difficult race course compared to many of the other marathons I’ve
done.
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Bataan — White Sands Missile Range — 03/29/2009
Melissa Marr reports:
Distance: 26.2
Goal: Crew for husband and finish faster than previous year and no injuries.
Results: Completed faster than last year but both feet complete blistered mess!
General Summary:
Typical race start: cool and dark out. After the opening ceremonies and flyby, we began our journey into the desert. Ian, who is active duty Air Force, entered the military heavy division again. He decided to lighten the ruck this year and carried ONLY 40lbs instead of last year's whopper of 53lbs. Smart move! I followed for the first seven miles and then took my post for the coming supplement/nourishment requirements and foot checks.
Things Done Right:
I trained for the race, planning on participating again myself, but was sidelined the night before with a stomach bug. Decided to crew instead and participate that way. Had plenty of endurolytes, heed and perpetuem for Ian to finish well hydrated. The beer cooler was full, so the post race recovery was good as far as he was concerned. Soaking his feet in an ice bath was a little painful, but the beer seemed to lessen it.
Things Done Wrong:
Ian waited until 2 days before the race to break in his boots. Bad idea! When we parted at mile 7, he had already stopped twice to fix his feet. By the time he finished, both of his feet were just huge blisters. Some were torn and some were very colorful.
Any Other Stuff:
Very windy! Last year was windy, but this year the gusts were intense, especially at the midway point where people were trying to keep close to the ground to avoid being blown away. The support on course was great as usual.
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Platte River half marathon — Littleton to Denver — 04/05/2009
Daiva Cooper reports:
Distance: half marathon
Goal: under 2:30
Results: 2:22
General Summary:
The Platte River half marathon is run on a paved bike path from Littleton to Denver. The weather was sunny and in the high 20s. The race was a bit too “urban” for me, and on too much pavement. However, the race shirt is really cool and the post-race bbq was yummy.
My only goal was to finish under 2:30 so I could have a PPA qualifying time for the next couple of years. This was a low-priority event on my calendar, more of race to run just for the fun of running.
Things Done Right:
1. Kept an even pace for the entire race.
2. Started the race injury-free
3. Kept well-hydrated and fueled (Hammer Gels, Hammer Heed, and water)
Things Done Wrong:
1. Ran the race with a sinus cold, which I am sure added some time onto the event.
2. Really did not train for the distance, which is why I am so sore today.
IC BIRTHDAYS: 4/8/2009 — 4/14/2009
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Alyson Tittman: 45 4/14/1964
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Caren Mangels: 47 4/11/1962
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Edgar Trillo: 34 4/14/1975
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Gary Walters: 56 4/14/1953
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Glen Winkel: 54 4/11/1955
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JEFF BAKKEN: 48 4/14/1961
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Jonathan Cavner: 35 4/9/1974
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Kasey Robbert: 35 4/13/1974
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Kelly J Jackson: 46 4/14/1963
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Lindsay Cavner: 34 4/8/1975
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Mark Nagel: 42 4/11/1967
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Matt Owen: 40 4/11/1969
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Melissa Marr: 38 4/12/1971
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Misty Warkins: 29 4/14/1980
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Regan Arntzen: 53 4/12/1956
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Rienet Vanderlinde: 51 4/8/1958
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Robert Dover: 27 4/13/1982
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Terry Jordon: 38 4/14/1971
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Tom McBroom: 33 4/8/1976
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NEW IC MEMBERS: 4/1/2009 — 4/7/2009
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Bonnie Keefe: 4/4/2009
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Jodi Marthaler: 4/7/2009
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Phil Redinger: 4/3/2009
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Rose Fortune: 4/5/2009
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STAN U.: 4/3/2009
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Tom Yinger: 4/2/2009
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UPDATED ABOUT ME PAGES: 4/1/2009 — 4/7/2009
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Daniel Cockrell: 4/6/2009
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John Courtney: 4/4/2009
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Richard Hedlind: 4/3/2009
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