tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-62181481333698471522024-03-13T08:43:30.931-07:00Snyder's Shoes!happy trails to youUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger35125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6218148133369847152.post-47216531972869237122014-05-06T03:21:00.000-07:002014-05-06T03:26:08.176-07:00Tie Dye 50K<span style="font-size: large;">First trip to John Bryan park and Clifton Gorge since I was "a kid" for another great race organized by the Ohio River Runners club. It's actually 32 miles (33 for me > lost again) of road, fields, smooth trail, rocks & roots, and rocks on rocks. My goal was to finish and under 8 hours, and I did, in 7 1/2 hours. Next year the goal will be under 7, which is doable.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">The first 3 miles are on a road and a chance to "book" some fast miles to help later on. I ran my own race and chose to run a 10 pace and save energy for later, wise. After 2 hours, I was still at a 12 pace, but that would slip. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">The views in the gorge were fantastic from the top as well as the bottom. Unfortunately your eyes were glued to the rocks on the trails as these are ankle breakers and falling on them would not be good. I only fell once while passing a large group of scouts. The "kids" were giving me high fives, when I missed a root and crashed right in front of them, to the collective ahhhhhhhhh. There were a lot of other hikers in the gorge area so you would need to pass them on tricky areas. A few times I was on a rocky climb and the hikers would say "runner" and get off to the side. I would have preferred to use those climbs to walk but felt compelled to run up them, since they had patiently moved over.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">The only issue my body had was cramping at four hours, but an S tab (salt+) fixed that. (Thanks to a blog from some ultra star about the "healing powers" of these things when things go South.)</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">The only missed turn was on the last climb and I added a mile or so, oh well.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6218148133369847152.post-45883295782909848322013-09-21T05:09:00.002-07:002013-09-21T05:17:27.240-07:00Bucket List<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-size: large;">I don’t know if <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><u>bucket list</u></i> is generational, but
sure pops up in conversations, real or virtual, in my small world. It sounds
like a race to the finish line, whilst carrying cool stuff where everybody
loses. I wonder if the goal should be to cross the finish line with an empty
bucket. Maybe it's simply a list of things you want to be remembered by,
like grandpa jumped out of a plane, and then he dies after getting kicked by a
horse. Sorry grandpa, your legacy is that damned kick. (rip archibald whitman)<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-size: large;">After thinking and searching
I have decided the plan should be to make a list of stuff you think is
important to be, do, or think about. Then give that list to everybody you know
(like post on Facebook) and then die. God, I wonder if my Facebook account is
deleted when I die, poop.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-size: large;">So my list, a work in
progress is (in case I get kicked by a horse today), is:<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: Arial;">The Earth is a
speck, you are smaller than the speck, accept it and get over it.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: Arial;">You will be
forgotten in one generation. People may know your name but not you. Get over
that too.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: Arial;">Identify your
dreams, mesh with reality, and live them.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Arial;"><o:p> </o:p></span><span style="font-family: Arial;">Sue and I were in Vail last
Summer for a </span><i style="font-family: Arial;">customer’s conference</i><span style="font-family: Arial;">. I
wrote about the trip and running on a mountain here -</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://snydersshoes.blogspot.com/2012/09/first-mountain-experience.html?m=1">http://snydersshoes.blogspot.com/2012/09/first-mountain-experience.html?m=1</a><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-size: large;">It was so cool we decided to
come back this year and invite Devon, Craig, and Brian. Kinda like a <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">family conference</i>. Hey, if we talk about
important stuff, can we deduct the expenses? Ok, I digress, the race.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-size: large;">I was searching on stuff
going on our vacation week and the same trail race I mentioned last year was
happening. Woooo, a bonus! Brian is taking summer classes and could not make
the trip and Devon, Craig decided running in Goshen Indiana would not prepare
them for the climb, so just me this year.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-size: large;">There were about 220 runners
of all ages, and as it turns out mostly Coloradians. Hanging out pre-race the
runners looked crazy fit at all ages. The middle aged and older runners had no
body fat and crazy defined calves. I sat next to a girl about 25 and we chatted
about races we had done this summer. She joked about the people walking around,
stretching, and even jogging which you do not see at ultras. The warm up
happens in the first 5 miles or so. She was from Texas and also happened to be
in the area for vacation. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Let's do this!</span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;"><o:p><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></o:p></span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: large;">Sue, Devon, and Craig found
me and we chatted a few minutes before the start. They would take the free
gondola ride up to the top near the finish line. It’s always great to have a
crew. I think I need to at least buy “team shirts or hats” for “my crew” to
make the competition worry a bit. Of course, the worry is short lived.</span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">I'm in Orange on the far right</span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: large;">I lined up near the back as
the climb starts immediately and I did not want to block the single track that
started in a ¼ mile. I ended up moving out to the side and passing as I found
my pace. Once we hit the trail, it was strictly single file and no chance to
pass. It was like passing on a two lane road with 20 cars in front of you. So
be patient and go with the flow and walk when they walk. Eventually it started
to spread out and the groups were about 3 to 5 which did allow passing with
short bursts. The worry was to expend so much passing you would redline only to
be passed right back, as there were no flats to gather yourself.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">I spent most of the climb
following someone’s butt and when I sensed they were slowing I would pass them
and latch on to the next butt. </span><span style="font-family: Wingdings; mso-ascii-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-char-type: symbol; mso-hansi-font-family: Arial; mso-symbol-font-family: Wingdings;"><span style="mso-char-type: symbol; mso-symbol-font-family: Wingdings;">J</span></span><span style="font-family: Arial;"> I also could hear the people behind me and there was
no chit-chat like; passing on your left, or pass when you like. Everyone was
gasping for air and I did not hear anyone talking.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Sue, I'm watching the trail :)</span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">A good portion of the trail
was so steep and layered with roots, everybody around me were “power hiking”
those sections. I’m sure the top few runners were somehow bounding up those,
which is amazing. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: large;">As we left the woods and started the last ¼ mile climb up a
fire road to the finish, I saw two older guys in front of me. I passed the
first one and finished 30 seconds behind the 2</span><sup style="font-family: Arial;">nd</sup><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: large;"> one. As it turns
out that one was in my age group and got 3</span><sup style="font-family: Arial;">rd</sup><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: large;">, poop. I got 4/9 in age
and 135/219 OA.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;"><a href="http://www.vailrec.com/images/2013_Berry_Picker_Results.pdf">http://www.vailrec.com/images/2013_Berry_Picker_Results.pdf</a><span style="font-size: large;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-size: large;">I attached the results
because I found the demographics and home bases interesting.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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taken the gondola to the top and were cheering me on the last stretch, cool. We
hung out and took a few “postcard” pictures at the top after the awards
ceremony. This was a very well run race, and I just loved the experience.</span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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is the oldest trail race in America. The scenic 7.4 mile course from Mill
Valley to Stinson Beach is considered to be one of the most beautiful courses
in the world. (San Francisco) And its unique handicapping system has made
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and 9:30 (fastest) in small groups ever few minutes. Bibs on the front and back with your start position let runners know “who” you are as
they pass you and visa versa. If perfectly handicapped and everybody healthy,
it could have been a mass sprint to the finish line. (theoretical)<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Waiting my turn to start. A steep 100 meter hill on pavement before leading into the woods. Wondering how hard to run it.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Sue came with me today and took these pictures. It's great to have my biggest supporter with me! Funny sport where the runners disappear into the woods for one to ? hours, while "spectators" hang out.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Rather than detail boring race stuff (pace, cramps, falls,
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Weather still pretty, just like the trails<br /></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">yep, Huarache sandals, ran with Randy for 20+ miles</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">the winner, first ultra, won by 1 hour plus</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">number 33 really should be back by now</span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Well I did finally show up, and dropped after lap 2 of 3, or about 34 miles. All things considered, a great experience, running, learning, and making new friends.</span><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6218148133369847152.post-69737903717345088132013-06-20T17:49:00.002-07:002013-06-20T17:50:48.619-07:00French Park Deux<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">I had decided not to write about this race since it was relatively uneventful compared to most. No falls, a minute slower than last year (mud/rain), and no awards. I suppose when I reach 80, they may give me one for showing up, but I'll decline.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">But this time the RD enlisted a professional photographer, who posted some cool pics so I decided to tell my PR story, with pictures.</span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">These guys were there but did not watch the runners</span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Since I got the Suunto Ambit a month ago, I have been wearing the heart rate monitor, primarily to learn where I train. The side benefit is I can see where my rate is during a race and check my effort after the fact. Until this race, here is a summary:</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">long runs (bike trail) - 130-140</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">various 5K and 10K trail races - 150-160 ave and a max of 165 to 170 (my estimated max which I've seen just once)</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">So imagine my surprise when I saw an ave of 166 and 80% of the race over 170. The max was 175 at a few places including the finish stretch. Have I been slacking? Not today, I was all out on the last 100M uphill to the finish at a 4:52 pace and there was nothing left. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> So screw my middle of the pack time, I set a new PR of 175! I don't know what to make of it though, is it good, bad, or doesn't matter a lick. I guess the line, "whatever does not kill you will make you stronger" will apply. So I can apparently tolerate more suffering and get faster, or apply for a Guinness record for the highest HR of a 60 year old not counting tachycardia.</span></div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6218148133369847152.post-13932828426418968252013-06-04T19:26:00.000-07:002013-06-04T19:30:47.062-07:00Sunburst more Fun than Fast<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-size: large;">The Sunburst is really a
chance for Sue and I to visit Devon, Craig, Wes Val and Cydney as well as see
Brian and Alexis who drove over from Michigan State. With Lexi and our pups,
it’s a full crew and a lot of fun. The race is really secondary, and I had not
trained at anything close to 8 min miles but still expected to beat last years
50:42 for the 10K. I have improved in every race I’ve done so far and with 2-3
times the training miles compared to last year, I hoped for under 50 min. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-size: large;">I downloaded an app for my
new Ambit2 which simply showed in seconds if I was ahead of 50 min or negative
min if behind. I was “up” 25 sec or so for the first half but “went negative”
in the last few miles. (53:08) I still can’t decide if my body or mind was the
problem, but I thought I ran as hard as I could. I finished the last hundred
yards at a 5:05 pace and still did not throw up on the Notre Dame field. I did
however throw up the entire next night at home with the flu. No flu excuse
though as I ate like a pig the morning after the race.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-size: large;">So back to my long trail
runs at 11-13 pace in prep for my 50K this Fall. But damn it, I’ll be under 50
min next year.</span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I ran the 11-mile Mount Airy trail race last year with
Brian. The trails were dry and fast and I ended up 61/63 overall. Even if you
“give me” the time lost running down the wrong trail, I was still at 58/61. Not
very impressive.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">This year was different in two respects. My 2013 training
miles are over three times that of 2012, and the course today was muddy. Still
not sure if I’m happy with the results, but I ran the hardest my body would
handle. My ave heart rate of 158 and max of 168, given my max is 170, tells me
I did not leave anything on the trails. Quite the contrary, I took a few pounds
of it with me.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Like last year, the “two lappers” started 15 minutes before
those running one lap (5.5 miles). I was passed by the top four of the 5.5 mile
race at maybe mile 4. The eventual winner flew by as if the mud was not even a
factor. It made me think of the motocross days when the answer to a muddy track
was holding the throttle wide open and pointing the bike in the general
direction of where you wanted to go. (fyi, I did not do well on muddy tracks =
no balls; but crashes were spectacular) But still, the first lap was fun and although muddy I averaged under
a 12 min pace and ran a 10 min pace in some spots. The descents however were
very difficult and were probably slower than the climbs. The second lap was a
different story after over 150 people turned the trail into a greasy mess. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The trails, climbs, descents and bridges were now very
slippery. I was frankly just happy to get around without getting hurt, as some
of the descents were more like skiing than running. The last quarter mile is on
road and grass and I was within sight of 5 runners. I ran as hard as I could
but fell short by less than 20 seconds. So I finished 36/41 overall and the top
of those over 55.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Cambria;"><span style="font-size: large;">Overall a good test of fitness and I’ll need
increased miles to be ready for Stone Steps 50K at Mount Airy in the fall. The
Stone Steps race includes two killer climbs that are bypassed on race I did
today. If the Stone Steps race has mud, I’m in for a long day.</span></span><!--EndFragment-->
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">No finish photo today, just this, whatever it is</span></td></tr>
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6218148133369847152.post-59243361176117966122013-04-27T19:19:00.000-07:002013-04-27T19:19:15.857-07:00Sharon Woods Run It Forward 5K
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<span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-size: large;">I’ve logged a lot of miles
around the lake at Sharon Woods and on the short trail along the gorge. It’s a
beautiful park, and the oldest one in Hamilton County opened in 1933. It was
build during the depression by over 500 workers as part of the WPA.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">If I'm not mistaken, we crossed this today. 80 years later!</span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-size: large;">There is an annual 5K fund
raiser for Cancer through the park and around the lake but it’s always one week
before the Flying Pig. I’m skipping the Pig this year so this was my chance to run it. The
course is a combination of road, paved trails, dirt trails, and hills. Technically
easy, but the hills made it challenging to find a pace. </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">The gorge trail</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">A winter pic, but a good example of "road" course</span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-size: large;">I have never run a
“traditional” 5K before and I’m not sure this one is considered traditional.
Perhaps it is the nature of the event, fundraiser for a great cause, it was
very different than my typical trail races. My first clue was the bag of
goodies I got when I picked up by Bib.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-L-J9YpGzEOw/UXyDzNc5K6I/AAAAAAAAAYs/yhFEDM4wi6k/s1600/race+booty.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-L-J9YpGzEOw/UXyDzNc5K6I/AAAAAAAAAYs/yhFEDM4wi6k/s400/race+booty.jpg" width="298" /></a></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-size: large;">Holy smokes! At trail races
they may let you buy a shirt if they have your size. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-size: large;">My second clue was this
morning at the sign up shelter. It was stocked by Panera, a local bagel shop
and a local donut business. The food, coffee, hot chocolate were amazing. I was
a bit confused by the people eating the food before the race but they were
probably signed up as walkers, not runners.
<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-size: large;">It warrants mention that they
also had a building near by with first class bathrooms. No woods today for this
boy! Tee shirt, donuts, bathrooms, I’m starting to think this 5K thing is
pretty cool.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-size: large;">So on to the race. I quickly
found my pace on the steady half mile climb at the start. I could actually see the
leaders for the first mile, which is not normal for me. As it turns out, one
guy who’s ave pace was about 6, had left everybody else. I passed a few and a
few passed me for most of the race. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-size: large;">About 2 miles in a guy came up and ran with
me. It was great running with him and helped me focus. The pace was increasing on
the gradual downhill to the finish and my breathing was now one for one with my
cadence. I started to slip and he encouraged me to keep the pace and even
sacrificed time to stay with me. We started sprinting when we saw the finish,
but I redlined about 50 feet from the finish and slowed a bit. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">My garmin showed a 7:40 ave pace
but my official pace was 8:20. Either I need a new watch or the course was
long. I’m thinking I need a new watch </span><span style="font-family: Wingdings; mso-ascii-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-char-type: symbol; mso-hansi-font-family: Arial; mso-symbol-font-family: Wingdings;">J</span><span style="font-family: Arial;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-size: large;">My new friend crossed 4
seconds before me and won his 40-44 age group and I won mine. He was 14<sup>th</sup>
overall and I was 15<sup>th</sup>. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-size: large;">So maybe not a race that draws the top runners
in the area, but with great food, great bathrooms, great course and wonderful
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">The popular Dirt Days Series stopped at the very pretty and
popular Ault Park today. I suspect most park visitors take in the river views, take
pictures of the manicured greenery and throw Frisbees for their pups. On this
day a few hundred runners took on about 4 miles of trails, some easy, some
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Still recovering from the dreaded plantar fasciitis, it’s my first race since last Fall’s Stone Steps. I am only training 20 miles a
week at this point so I’m a bit nervous about injury and fitness. I plan on
adding 5-7 miles a week to reach 60+ by Stone Steps this year, so this will be a good
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">The crowd was a mix of “typical” trail runners (trail
runners are not typical), and a few trying their first trail race. I would like
to have seen their faces when they saw the first steep and long climb. There
was also a very wide range of ages from 11 to 66. It’s cool and a bit
disturbing to see a 70 lb, 11 year old kid flying down the trails, all legs and
arms. (from the rear, that is)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">I managed a top half overall and led the group of
half-a-dozen geezers. (60+ = geezer) So a pretty good day considering I was
cautious (on decents) and winded (walked some climbs), but the legs, and foot
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">I wandered over to the finish line and cheered
on about 30 or so finishers. I love to do that, and I know they appreciate it. </span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">RD still talking, now I'm cold. <br />Would be warmer with hair.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Note my Green "it's mine" bow</span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-size: large;">This is not a detailed review (search DC Rainmaker if you have not seen an honest detailed review before) but a hands on, first experience traveling with a bike. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">The biggest tip (no pun intended) is what I did to avoid airline fees with Delta. I checked curbside with a ten visible in my hand. When he asked "is that a bike", I said yes, most of one and camping stuff as well. Ok sir, have a safe trip. whoopie, no fee!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">On the return leg, Costa Rica airport, San Jose, I followed two others from our trip to the Delta counter. They were clearly charged "the fee" for their hard shell cases. There was a little debate, so I thought, oh great, she's mad now so I'm screwed.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">So I approached the counter smiling with "hi, how are you doing" and set my Pika on the scale like it weighed nothing. She then asked "the question" and I used my answer; "why yes, most of one, but I have camping stuff as well". Ok sir, have a nice flight! wooooooooooooo! $175 x 2 saved, payed for the Pika and then some.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">If you know me, you know I research everything and the bike case thing was no exception. The Pika was perfect and here are a few tips that may help you:</span><br />
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<li><span style="font-size: large;">I preferred removing the handlebar rather than the handlebar+stem. For me, handlebar position is easier than bar to wheel alignment.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">You should remove the hanger or it may get bent. This is no big deal.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">I put stuff, tools, skewers, speedplay pedals in my water bottles and put them in the holders.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">Write a note, big letters, and tape it to the top of the bike that "says": TSA-does not contain solvents, CO2 canisters, but do point out what is in bags if you have them. Say what you put in those water bottles, do not make them look. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">I'm a fan of plastic wire ties (electrical ties) and used them profusely to secure, brake levers, handlebars, and damn near everything else. So pack a cuticle thingy (in water bottle) and extra ties for the return trip.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">My bag, loaded, was just under 40lbs. Easy to carry, easy to fit in car, easy to carry through customs.</span></li>
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<span style="font-size: large;">So, remember to put a bow on your bag since thousands will now have them. But remember, mine is green, so choose a different color.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-size: large;">My “biggest” adventure, also on a bicycle,
and 40 years ago, was riding with a good friend from Springfield to Toledo,
Ohio. It sounds pretty tame, but I was proud to ride 170 miles or so in two
days on a 5 speed tank and maybe $20 in my pocket. My life adventures since were
controlled with the minimum of possible “gone wrongs”. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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I am truly inspired by the “life without limits” stories of everybody I met. The
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<span style="font-size: large;">Thank you fellow camper for this one. You're volcano was better than my volcano! </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">thank you Kathryn</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Well, it’s been two months since my last story but
sufficient stuff warrants a post. No running since Stone Steps due to plantar
fasciitis in my left foot. A cortisone shot last week and continued
icing/stretching may help get me back by Feb or so. The groin about ten years
ago was tough but this one is not far off.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">(Tip: when Achilles talks…listen)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">To keep some level of fitness, I have been spending more
time on the trainer. (fixed gear-kreitler rollers) Really boring, but with
music and watching fox soccer, I can usually put in an hour or so. So, I’m
checking up on my “twitter people” (I follow about 14, including one of my heros, Chrissie <a href="http://snydersshoes.blogspot.com/2012/02/train-your-brain-then-your-body.html?m=1">http://snydersshoes.blogspot.com/2012/02/train-your-brain-then-your-body.html?m=1</a> but have no followers,
haha, maybe if I actually posted something, someone in Russia would follow me),
and I see this:<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"> ps - Kathryn is now #15. Read her book "As Good as Gold" which was great. Added her to my hero list! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Cambria;"><span style="font-size: large;">Hmmmm, what better way to stay fit (train hard to
avoid embarrassment) before the Spring. So, I kick it around a bit, talk with
Sue and sign up! Turns out, there will be about 20 “campers” and most likely a
full range of ages and talents. I say this because I’m old and slow, and others
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<span style="font-family: Cambria;">note: I don't really understand what"bat shit" means but like the way it sounds : )</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Cambria;"><span style="font-size: large;">The trip in in mid Feb and will be followed by what I hope is a very cool post. </span></span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">I'll be waiting for you</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-eV3duKHKydk/UMzax_DOreI/AAAAAAAAAUU/VhXT6J9i04k/s1600/mountain.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-eV3duKHKydk/UMzax_DOreI/AAAAAAAAAUU/VhXT6J9i04k/s400/mountain.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">is this the volcano that erupted last year?</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-4YrnnZ9IwQA/UQrVLL0gExI/AAAAAAAAAVI/Y44MPqUtdNk/s1600/costa-rica-roads.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="285" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-4YrnnZ9IwQA/UQrVLL0gExI/AAAAAAAAAVI/Y44MPqUtdNk/s400/costa-rica-roads.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">need to practice bunny hop and I have no idea</span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: Cambria;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6218148133369847152.post-10515009260954017482012-10-28T17:22:00.002-07:002013-01-05T13:56:27.154-08:00Stone Steps - No blood, just guts<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The Stone Steps course still won but by a smaller margin
than last year!</span><o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The weather was between 40 and 44 throughout and a bit windy
so perfect for the race. I felt rested, hydrated, and “topped out” with carbs,
off we go! I held back my typical dash for the woods as I knew I would pay
later for wasting energy so soon. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I finished my first long loop without falling and would not
fall all day. My ave pace was 11:11 (last year was 11:43) and feeling strong,
so far so good. No issues or stories, just the sounds of footsteps and
breathing, mine and others. Later there would just be mine as the 160 runners
spread out over the 9 miles of trails.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The first short loop was equally uneventful and my ave pace
was 11:51 (last year was 12:43) and felt I was a bit cautious on uphill
sections. I was consciously thinking about saving something for a strong finish
that unfortunately would not happen today.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">My second long loop started strong and I was cruising until
the stone steps. The climb triggered leg cramps of most muscles I know the
names of. I even had a toe cramp like the ones you get while laying in bed. So
I slowed and made sure I was topped off with Gels and, on this lap, flat coke.
Still I managed a 12:47 pace (last year was 14:07) so I’m still feeling positive.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-lZiKHHW5pho/UJGImpO-iaI/AAAAAAAAATE/xGpo1wVFR0I/s1600/drafting.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="265" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-lZiKHHW5pho/UJGImpO-iaI/AAAAAAAAATE/xGpo1wVFR0I/s400/drafting.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Drafting on the Steps ? Draft legal : )</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-2y1oWJBZ0HI/UJGInPznq4I/AAAAAAAAATM/ynUSy8nbfCc/s1600/the+steps.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="265" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-2y1oWJBZ0HI/UJGInPznq4I/AAAAAAAAATM/ynUSy8nbfCc/s400/the+steps.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">The steps - all 250+ of them - feel the burn</span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-size: large;">My training miles (aka lack of hay in the barn) showed on
the last short loop. I was in survival mode and running to manage cramping and
remaining energy. I misread a course marker and took a trip down (and I do mean
down) a trail that clearly was wrong. This sojourn will affect my official time
but my Garmin was not smart enough and just assumed I knew what I was doing. My
pace was a very slow 15:02, but last year was 15:33 so even my disaster lap was
faster!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Sue was at the finish line despite not feeling well, and it
was great to see her. Last year David Riddle had already finished the 50K when
I finished (CR), but this year we waited for about 30 minutes to see the winner
cross the line. He was a tall guy about 25 years old and wearing track shorts,
no shirt and what looked like track flats. The race director said it was his
first ultra trail and he was from Indianapolis. He was clearly in pain but he
did get a win in his first. I did not see him smile the whole time. Smug? I
think he was in too much pain to be smug : )<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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year, and if I commit to more training miles (more hay), I’ll drop more next
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<a href="http://www.cincynature.org/"><span style="font-size: large;">http://www.cincynature.org/</span></a><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Event One:</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">I was at our family doctor last week getting my hand stitches removed. (see White Tail race pictures if you dare). </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://snydersshoes.blogspot.com/2012/09/white-tail-trail-half.html?m=1">http://snydersshoes.blogspot.com/2012/09/white-tail-trail-half.html?m=1</a></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">We normally "talk running" as he runs as well, knees permitting. I mentioned that I run at Mt. Airy and he gave me that "don't your know that place is a bit sketchy" look. That is the normal response due to the reputation being surrounded by the hood. He asked me if I knew of the CNC and how it is a gem for running and quite a bit safer.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Event Two:</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">As is turns out, I ran at Mt. Airy that same night after work. After a great long loop (5.3m), skipping Stone Steps but running up Gummy Bear Hill, I stopped back at the car (actually Honda Element aka toaster on wheels) a to get a water refill in by bottle. Glass everywhere as a local thought my visible backpack contained drugs or the queens jewels. Poop, to my dismay they got my green Patagonia as well as shoes and jeans. I hope they do not fit them or if they do, their peeps with thrash them for looking trendy. This is the second time this year I was robbed there, and probably related to the absence of any police (park or city) presence. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I got the message, run Mount Airy at races, but not training runs or risk theft or worse. A real shame as the trails are great. I especially worry about the girl runners, single or in pairs. I am now on a mission to elevate awareness of the current risks as well as increase the presence of the police. The bad guys have pissed me off, and they will need to move on. I digress...</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">On to the CNC and my first experience yesterday. I'll let the pictures tell the story.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Forget getting lost or even using a map except for getting to your trail (many to choose from). When you want to leave, just follow the Parking arrow.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">The trails are listed as Easy, Moderate, and Difficult. There are over 25 miles if trail. I ran the Red (difficult) one and it was actually groomed and lacked rocks and roots for the most part. It was hilly though and provided a great workout.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Sue and I are taking the pups there today and maybe we will spot a few yellow spotted warblers on our walk.</span><br />
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6218148133369847152.post-30419436848423388182012-09-30T04:35:00.002-07:002013-01-05T14:04:50.378-08:00White Tail Trail Half<span style="font-size: large;">This race is a keeper. The race is very well organized, a large crowd of runners and supporters, and a really cool course that snakes around Caesars Creek Lake. The first half of the course is pretty flat with great scenery and a mix of surfaces. I suspect this is what attracted a larger than normal group of people that looked like road runners looking for a new challenge. The number of runners that carefully fold their bib's into postage stamp size artwork then pin them to their shorts, numbered less than 20%. (a trail runner thing) It looked like a really young crowd compared to other trail races I have done which is great!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">A few buses took turns shuttling runners from the eventual finish area to the start line. Wow, do kids really inhale those "bus fumes" every day? No wonder our math scores are low. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Although a chip timed race, the start is w/o a mat so everybody gets the same start time. So I started up front (again) to preserve precious seconds and I frankly enjoy feeling like an elite runner for a few minutes. The first mile or so is uphill on a road and I averaged under a 6 pace with a 5:35 max, whee! Into the woods we go and I'm still in the top 30 or so. The drama begins.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">The first decent was a bit technical and with the front runners, pretty fast. I caught a toe, went flying, rolled and popped back up not even loosing a place. It must have looked like I practiced this but those around me kept asking if I was ok. hmmmm Then I noticed my hand felt wet and started to hurt a bit like a typical fall.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Turns out I landed on a rock or something that poked a hole and opened up the fleshy part of my hand. looks a bit sketchy but it really did not bother me except for the wet feeling as it continued to bleed throughout the race. That was probably a good thing as it washed away the forest creatures I disrupted from their nap.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">At the half way point I was at a 9m/m pace, so I am thinking the coffee cup to the first 3 (in each age group) is in the bag. Unfortunately, the second half was more difficult and my legs were giving up. At about mile 9 or so, I fell again, on a flat section and landed on guess what? Yep, the hand gets another hit but the real problem was a hamstring lock up. I lost a few minutes to stretching until I could start running again. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">By now, my singlet was looking like I had been shot by a hunter. It felt good to my hand putting it on my cool and wet shirt but it was staining it red. This probably explains why the kids were reluctant to hand me water at the aid stations : ) </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">A guy was snapping pictures at random places thoughout the course. He started by asking if I was ok, and then he would ask if I was still ok at a later point. At mile 10 or so, he told me I looked like a BAMF, a highlight : )</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I was able to "sprint" (maybe a 7 pace) for the last hundred yards without cramping a calf or the hamstring. After the finish I took a look at my hand and decided this would require professional treatment. I stopped at the ambulance for a disinfectant wash and maybe an opinion and he offered me alcohol wipes and did not even bother to get out of the truck. Really?</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">The ER was not busy and I went directly to the area where they work on you. As is turns out most of the staff (all ladies) were runners and were curious about trail running. I really had fun talking with them and sharing my enthusiasm for running on trails versus the road. Perhaps a difficult "sell" when I looked (and probably smelled) like I wrestled with a bear.</span><br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6218148133369847152.post-18058272523246605962012-09-16T06:21:00.002-07:002013-01-12T04:34:51.847-08:00Bad To The Bone <span style="font-size: large;">The race was forced to change the name to Big Bone Lick - Can You Lick It (no kidding) this year because our legal system tells us we can claim exclusive rights to words. I would rather have t shirt rights to Big Bone Lick, sounds like a cult goldmine to me. I'm not sure I have the nerve to wear my t shirt though. But runners will continue to call it by it's rightful name as it should be.</span><br />
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<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-pOzEFTVZk_s/UFXLWLlwMSI/AAAAAAAAAOE/h5W4HYMfoOw/s1600/b2b+2012+2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-pOzEFTVZk_s/UFXLWLlwMSI/AAAAAAAAAOE/h5W4HYMfoOw/s400/b2b+2012+2.jpg" width="266" /></a><span style="font-size: large;">A beautiful day for a race, 50F at start and sunny. Only 100 or so people raced which seems low for such a cool and well run race. But like last year, the people were relaxed, friendly and understood why we were there. The trail course was well marked, groomed and the road course well marked with police at intersections.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I started with the front group and by the time we reached the woods, I was in a good position. Few passed me on the trail, and I ended up with a 31:38 split, about 1.5 min faster than last year. So far so good.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">On to the bike. Same old story, not sufficiently bike fit, blah, blah, blah. Calfs started warning me after the first major climb at 5 miles. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">My reward was a PR for speed with a 48 mph decent. No oncoming cars at the bottom, so full lane apex for the left then right turns. wheee! Passed 3 people (safely!) like they were standing still.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Muscles did not lock up on the bike, but the calfs continued to threaten when the cadence was over 85 or so.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Shaved about 4 min off of last years bike and only 4 or so passed me. The race leaders were already in front of me before the bike. Their bike splits were 10 + min faster than mine.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Like last year, my 2nd run was dreadful. The bike caused major distress with calfs, quads and even hamstrings, but nothing fully locked up. So slow, but still 1.5 min faster than last year.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I finished about 6 minutes faster than last year, so I thought I may get a 1st or 2nd place award. (2nd last year) I was walking my bike back to the car (pre award ceremony) when I heard "hey snyder". It was Sue who once again surprised me which was great! Sue will once again see me get my award. (not)</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Two fast old farts (both 55) had apparently decided to show up today and I was a full 22 min behind them. Their splits were almost identical as were their final times. Apparently friends who ended up racing to the finish line. kids : )</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Sue and I had the opportunity to spend the week in the
fantastic Vail Village in Colorado. This provided me the opportunity to run on
a “real” mountain for the first time. For local (Ohio) runs we talk about how a
race has “x” feet of overall climb. In Vail it’s pretty simple; climb 3000
feet, then decend 3000 feet. I started at 7000 and ran (call it a spirited
hike) to 10,000 feet then ran (call it a quick step shuffle) back to the base. Round
trip from the hotel was just under 9 miles.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Running (aka falling) down a mountain takes a toll on knees.
I’ll bet actually running down would put more stress on the quads but my
stutter step thing stressed my knees. More time on a mountain would probably yield
big improvements. It’s probably like skiing, where local runs last a few
minutes but runs on mountains can last 30 minutes. The longer runs give you
time to “try stuff” and see what works and what doesn’t.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I thought my local (Mount Airy Forest) trails were
considered very technical. And compared to the other trails, they are
difficult. The hiking/running trail in Vail I ran was called Berry Pickers. This
name conjures up a casual hike with the chance to find wild berries to eat on the
way. Not. The average grade is over 15% with sections much steeper than that. Here
is a section that lasted about 100 yards that was very steep, rocky, off
camber, and slippery. Decending was just as challenging as climbing it.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">The views were just incredible. Many stream crossings, groves
of Aspens, and traverses across the face of the mountain provided views worthy
of postcards. Most of these pictures were taken on my first run which also gave
me a chance to give my oxygen-deprived lungs a rest. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">There is a 5K race they have every year on this trail and
times are between 35 min for elite runners and an hour + for age groupers. I just
can’t imagine people getting up that mountain in 35 minutes. My second day
climb was about a 19 min pace which would have been just under an hour for the
5K. My second day decent was 12:20 min pace or just over 38 minutes. So these
people are climbing faster than I decend !<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">moon-near summit</span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I think Sue and I have found a new contender for a summer condo
when we retire. But this place is expensive to live although the trail running
is free.</span><o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-size: large;">I ditched the East Fork Duathlon Sunday for a long trail
run. The 60% forecast of thunder storms (did not happen), getting up at 4 AM
(did not happen), played a part in my decision to spend the morning on the
Mount Airy trails. The ultimate goal is to have fun, get faster, and more fit
so the trails won hands down. There was no free tee-shirt however but I don’t
wear a shirt on the trails anyway : )<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-size: large;">This entry really serves as part motivator and part
progress report to keep me focused on my ultimate goal to do well at the Stone
Steps race at Mount Airy forest in October. So my marginal, questionable witty comments would seem out of
place given few will actually read this : )<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-size: large;">Not sure yet if it will be the 27K or my first 50K. Last
year I did the 27K, and my pace splits were:<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-size: large;">11:43 – 12:43 – 14:07 – 15:33 for an overall 13:33 and
50/57<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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week for over two months but typically one 5.4m loop. My PR pace for the 5.4 loop
is 10:40 but I had little left over. That would have put me in 22<sup>nd</sup>
overall out of 57, not too shabby considering most are fit and under 40. So
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(steadily increasing distance) with one of those a long run. If my long run by
early October is four 5.4m loops, I’ll do the 50K. jeez, that's 4-5 hours for me. The 50K will be more like 7 hours.<o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
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5.4m(10:40m/m), 5.3m(11:11m/m), 19.2m total</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 115%; text-indent: -0.25in;">8/27-9/2 5.3m(13m/m in mud), sick with cold, basically took week off, 5.3m</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 115%; text-indent: -0.25in;">9/3-9/9 8.8m (20:56m/m up, 13:13 dwn), 8.8m (19:06 up, 12:21 dwn), 17.6 total</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 115%; text-indent: -0.25in;">9/10-9/16 Taper for Bad to Bone (ie-excuse to be lazy), 8m at race</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 115%; text-indent: -0.25in;">9/17-9/23 Calf strain from B2B, rest until Thursday, 5.4m(10:42m/m), </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 115%; text-indent: -0.25in;">9/24-9/30 4.1m@sw (< 9.0), 2.6m@sw(9:15), 13.5m@race( 10.4 ) 17.1 total</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 115%; text-indent: -0.25in;"> sw=sharon woods, trails but easy as the times show</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 115%; text-indent: -0.25in;">10/1-10/7 5.1m@sw(9:43), 3.5m@sw(9:45) tender L foot, r knee 8.6 total</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 115%; text-indent: -0.25in;"> fighting </span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="line-height: 18px;">plantars fasciitis on left, trying to manage pain@distance</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 115%; text-indent: -0.25in;">10/8-10/14 5.3m(10:55m/m), 3.6m@CNC 8.9 total</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 115%; text-indent: -0.25in;">10/15-10/21 5.2m@CNC, 9.8m@CNC, 9.9m@CNC 24.9 total </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 115%; text-indent: -0.25in;">10/22-10/27 the hay is in the barn, hope it's enough</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 115%; text-indent: -0.25in;">mt.airy trails - 73.4 miles</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 115%; text-indent: -0.25in;">other trails - 82.0 miles</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 115%; text-indent: -0.25in;">total - 156.3 miles in 3 months, about 13 trail miles per week (too few for sure)</span><br />
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Saturday race called </span><i style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 115%;"><u>Girls Tri Too. </u></i><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 115%;">It
is shorter than a Sprint and encouraged women to try the sport in a
non-intimidating environment. This year they started this event on Sunday, 30 minutes
before the “regular” starts at 8:00. This gave a fortunate group of supporters,
including me, to root on these women as they made their way from the lake to
the transition. This was the highlight of the day for me. Eighty three women
participated and I clapped and cheered for everyone of them.</span></span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Family support at the finish!</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Did it all by herself!</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">She completed the entire event!</span></td></tr>
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: large; line-height: 115%;">Now for my race. It was my best performance to date with
a top 50% overall finish. My bike was at the top 25% mark, which I attribute to
the recent commuting to work. I have not really worked on short distance runs,
just long road and trail runs so I think I have room to improve for next year.
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run. I have no idea why I do this, after years of pretty much keeping to
myself. I talk with everybody about how pretty the run is, how ugly their shoes
are : ), did you notice the lady with the crutches or the 10 year old girl, or here
come the leaders. I always tell the first few leaders (coming the opposite
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biking, running, and tattoos. I offer a compilation of random thoughts, quotes
and observations. I’ve added a few pictures as well. Sometimes it’s nice
to see pictures on the menu even if they do not resemble the thing you order.<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt;">It
seems to me there is an interesting relationship between politics, religion,
and big time wrestling. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt;">People follow them as if
they were real. No offense intended and understood it can be difficult when you
just want to believe. Just remember there are those who may benefit from that need
to believe. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt;">People watch them with a
passing interest and occasionally get caught up in the excitement. That head lock looked like it
really hurt. I’ll vote for them because they really care about me. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt;">People see them as
pandering to the least common denominator. Tell them what they “want to” /
“need to” hear.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt;"> The greatest mystery is not that we have been
flung at random between the earth and the galaxy of the stars, but that in this
prison we can fashion images of ourselves sufficiently powerful to deny our
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<em><u><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Where do you draw the line </span></u></em><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Humans require lines to be drawn to establish where they stand,
over here or over there. This must be a human trait as animal and plant life
just value physical attributes that simply promote their species. So why do
humans feel the need or compulsion to establish a line for everything and
literally put their life on some.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">There is a puzzle in mathematics that attempts to establish the
length of a coastline. From the mountains, the line is well defined, the water
on one side, the land on the other. On closer review, the measured distance is
longer as it winds its way around rocks, inlets, and other irregularities. With
still closer review, the path follows each grain of sand and the length seems
infinite. Then following this thought process to the natural conclusion, where
a minimum length is encountered, and the concept of length really has no
meaning.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">It would appear the lines we live our lives by are just as
ambiguous as the coastline, depending on how closely we look. From a distant
view, you see a distinct line, it’s in the water or out. Only when you look
very closely you may decide the lines are illusions and exist only as a
convenience.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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we are not born with them. Perhaps they are evolved boundaries that protect us
from the unknown, and are viewed as necessary for survival in society. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt;">Humans also have the ability to dream without boundaries,
discovering the patterns of the universe, creating music and artwork. If we
view the various lines as artificial and necessary only to keep order in
society, our minds may be freed to explore the beauty of the nooks and crannies
of our world.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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driving to work 2011</span></i>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6218148133369847152.post-37954941347897535842012-06-27T10:09:00.000-07:002013-04-29T07:41:19.268-07:00Commuting - Live and Let Die<br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: arial; font-size: large; text-align: center;">There is an optimum time window for minimum traffic and avoiding angry drivers. Biking at 3 am not necessary, but need to avoid the "rush to get to work at 8 and get home after 5 people". The "get to work early and the leave early people" are gentle and kind souls.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: arial; font-size: large; text-align: center;">UPS drivers are great, and FedEx </span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: arial; font-size: large; text-align: center;">drivers are nuts.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: arial; font-size: large; text-align: center;">Still, an occasional a jerk appears on the commute home. This week alone I was buzzed by a guy on a motorcycle with his 5 year old daughter on the back, a mini cooper with a bike rack, an old person in a Japanese luxury car. These are sleepers, the unstable people who can snap at any time. </span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: arial; font-size: large; text-align: center;">The game is to see how fast I can make the short 9 mile commute. 20 mph ave in and 18 mph home are currently fast trips for me. How in the world can competitive riders average 24+, and almost 30 mph for pros. </span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: arial; font-size: large; text-align: center;">Whoever designs a bike helmet that is not dorky, will make a fortune. The current lot does not even give me confidence it will save my life but rather shift off my head with the littlest of bumps. I think the skate board people have the best idea and I may just switch.</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; font-family: arial; text-align: center;">update: Did a training ride with a skate board helmet, Protec, and my head overheated and I got sick. Bad idea, especially on 90+F days.</span></div>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6218148133369847152.post-48637256486422650092012-06-13T17:07:00.003-07:002012-06-13T18:09:10.747-07:00French Countryside on Sunday Morning<br />
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trail race in the Dirt Day Series last weekend at French Park. (my first one
was Mount Airy - May 20 blog). I was at the park last year for an outdoor
wedding and it's really pretty. So, I'm thinking a 3.4 mile run in the “French
countryside” will be an easy training run on a pretty Sunday morning. The race
site mentioned the interesting features of the course are a few creek crossings
which with little rain should be easy as well. Typical for a trail race, the
folks, about 150 people, were laid back, mostly young and fit. I'm a fairly shy
person, however I find myself striking up conversations with almost anyone at these
events because it feels easy and they can be pretty interesting people.</span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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a fellow at work who started running again to spend quality time with his three
sons. His twin boys are competitive high school track and cross country
runners, and the younger boy is in middle school also starting to run on his
school’s team. I suggested they should try out this race as it may be a little
different than their typical cross country meets. No pressure, just run for
fun, and if you smoke the older people, cool. They all showed up, and were
especially excited to run through the creek. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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start, I lined up near the front and asked a guy about his tat of chainrings on
his shoulder. He said he noticed my leg tat (Jan 2012 blog) and then asked the
girl in front of us, who was a friend of his, to show me hers. She had a shoulder
chainrings tat as well but with flowers, vines and such. She was also wearing
bun huggers, unruly red hair, bb ring and various other tats. (clearly supports my comment on interesting people at
trail races). She also had noticed my tat and told me she thought it may have been real.
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start was a long downhill in grass so we all took off at a fast pace. I stayed
with the "tat group" at a 6 pace while the leaders were flying at something
close to 5. At the "bottom" of the hill my heart rate was humming but
I figured I could cruise on a flat section to reel it back in. After turning
the corner at the bottom, the decent continued as far as I could see which
shocked me. I reluctantly fell off the pace, which is a shame, as I did not
want to waste a smooth downhill but I had no choice. I thought<i> "this
course has larger elevation changes than expected"</i> and that would
be an understatement. So back to the top, back to the bottom, back to the top,
etc. Throw in some rocks, roots, creek running, and creek crossing, and the
short 3.4 mile course was exhausting. I am proud I was able to run hard to the
finish, a 200 meter + uphill through a field. I almost lost whatever I ate that
morning, but managed to hold on to avoid embarrassment. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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the fastest women's time out of 56 women! When they called her name as the
winner, I thought, hey, I know her, she showed me her tattoo! One of the twins
ran with the top three for a while and then finished 14th overall. I asked
the younger brother what he thought and he just said, “that was really hard”.
Haha, he’s hooked.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">note: I went to Ohio State, Devon IU, and Brian is a Spartan, shhhh.....</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Perfect running weather, 58F at start. And the flat run along the river made for a fun morning run. The race is also a BQ so I expect people travel to do this one for good times. (no pun intended)</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The only 10K's I have "raced" are the Thanksgiving race in Cincinnati which has 18,000 runners,. In 2010 (my first road race) was 56 min and last year was 53 min. I decided 50 min was a realistic target which is a 8:03 pace.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I lined up with the 7 min group, only 50 feet from the start line. At 1/4 mile, the Garmin showed I was running sub 6, jeez. It's amazing what adrenalin does, but the legs would not tolerate that for 6 miles. I steadily slowed until my pace was mid 7's but eventually that faded as well. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Eventually I saw my average getting close to 8, so I pushed with what I had left. I found myself "racing" a young girl entering the tunnel, a downhill into the stadium. I stumbled at the bottom and almost fell. It would have been embarrassing to fall flat on my face as I entered the stadium to hundreds of people cheering. Maybe a web redemption on Tosh.O?</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">I finished at 50:45 or a 8:10 pace.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">A great day with the family was priceless.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Today was the trail race at Mount Airy forest, a race in the Dirt Days series. The trail is mostly single track, lots of rocks and roots, and plenty of hills. Brian joined me for his first trail experience, race or otherwise and I think he's hooked. They offer a single lap of 5+ miles or two laps (10+) which we did. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Beautiful morning about 60F which would heat up to 70F by race end. Faster people > finish cooler, slower > hotter.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">The 10 mile people started 15 minutes before the 5 mile people. This was intended to reduce trail passing as the 5 mile group out numbered the 10 mile group 3:1. They also used a 1/4 mile road section at the start to reduce congestion entering the trails. </span><span style="font-size: large;">Our two lappers group (2L) quickly formed three loose groups on the road section, with contenders in 1, brian in 2 and I in 3.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I felt strong and settled in after 2 miles with the same butts in front and the sounds of steps behind. After a long climb, I would reward myself with a walking drink and it was cool to see the person who passed me was a young person who looked fit. yea! </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Brian also had a good first loop and he saw a really big snake crossing the trail. They suspected someone had released a boa or other such killer snake in the forest after it consumed somebody's pet or child. Fortunately he (or she) had moved on before we got there.</span>
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<span style="font-size: large;">After 3 miles or so, the leaders in the 5 mile race showed up. </span><span style="font-size: large;">I had fun telling the 4 runners who passed me where they were and rooting them to catch the person in front of them. A young girl came flying by and I told her if she was a one lapper she was in 6th. She said thanks but she was running two which made me wonder how she was running so fast and had not passed me by mile 4. Maybe an alarm clock issue.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Now for my brain fade episode which are occurring more often. Finishing the first loop, a girl was sending the 1L to the finish and telling the 2L to turn right and head back into the woods. I noticed the time was 58 minutes so meeting my sub 2 hours was looking good as the 2nd loop was shorter without the 1/4 mile road section. So I turned right, but before the correct spot and headed merrily down the wrong trail. I descended a long section and started to wonder where the flags and people were, hmmm. After a while I saw a lady walking her dog and asked her if she saw any runners. She did not, so I turned around, climbed back up to whence I came. The "official clock" was now 1:10 so I lost 12 minutes. poop</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">My final time was 2:10 but if you "give me" the 12 minutes, I was under 2 hours. Almost even splits, yea!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Brian finished his 1st loop in 41 minutes which was really fast considering the 1L winner was at 35 minutes. Unfortunately he twisted his ankle on loop 2 and ended up with a 1:50 after sitting a bit and walking until is loosened up. He jogged the way back in. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Stone Steps is in Oct, 27K or 50K. Last year was a 27K. If I go and train this place, once every few weeks, I'll be ready for my first 50. That's assuming the snake finds other things to eat and not me.</span><br />
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