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Sent: Wednesday, April 22, 2009 9:37 PM
Subject: Incline Club News V13 TH #4 LR #22 — FeedBag!
Good Evening Incline Club!
Wow, after Thursday night's run, I must admit that sometimes I think we really are nuts.... But it's all good since we have a lot of fun doing it. Despite the horrid weather, there were still a lot of smiles on everybody’s faces during those 30 minutes of grapple, sleet and lightning. So this week we get to take a break from the crazy weather and enjoy the first feedbag in quite a while.
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NEXT RUN: Tempo (Thursday), Barr Camp (Sunday)
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Thursday, April 23, 5:45pm — Hydro Street
Warm up from Memorial Park in time to get to Hydro Street. Do a 30 minute tempo run up the Barr Trail. Run easy back down the Barr Trail do 4 Hydro Street hill repeats.
Sunday, April 26, 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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Some people never go crazy. What truly horrible lives they must lead.
--Charles Bukowski
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Feed Bag!:
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Due to the weather it has been more than the usual few weeks. That said, it is time once again for a Feed Bag!. You all know the drill, so if your name starts with an A through L (inclusive), bring some good grub for the rest of us.
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Ride Wanted:
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Gary Hellenga writes:
I’ll be in town the week of 27 April — 1 May, and am looking for someone in the IC who works in the downtown area that I might be able to hitch a ride to Manitou with for the 30 April workout. My email is (e-mail removed to prevent spam).
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Weekend Weather Report:
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Thursday: Mid 60’s and 50% sky cover. It should be a lot nicer than last week.
Sunday: 40’s at the start under cloudy sky’s and by the time most of us get to Barr Camp it will be around 40 deg. The finishing temp will be about 50. Remember that this is a feed bag day, so chances are it will be drastically different than predicted.
Note that due to the success of my weather reports, I’m going to branch out and start to pick hot stocks... This weeks tip: JAVA.
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Race Reports:
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This week, Anita Bower gets her 8th ‘R’ for the Sunday *’s report, Mike Sandlin makes it number 7, Lori Hawkins becomes a desert RAT and Steve Bremner justifies his trip to Austria.
Umstead 50 Mile Trail Run — Raleigh, NC — 04/04/2009
Race Track Half-Marathon — Houston, Texas — 04/19/2009
Desert R.A.T.S. Trailrunning Festival — Fruita, CO — 04/18/2009
Vienna City Marathon — Vienna, Austria — 04/19/2009
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Umstead 50 Mile Trail Run — Raleigh, NC — 04/04/2009
Anita Bower reports:
Distance: 50 or 100 miles
Goal: sub 24 hour 100
Results: 9:54:43 for the 50. Dropped at 75 miles
Website: http://www.umstead100.org
General Summary:
A perfect day, compared to the non-stop rain of last year. A perfect day for what should have been a PR for a 100 mile race. Great volunteers, super aid stations, still not sure why I quit.
Things Done Right:
Ate well before the race. Still wasn’t at my ideal running weight though. Actually got my husband to come out and crew for me, and pace me a loop. Hydrated well and fueled well the first half.
Things Done Wrong:
Arrived at the start burned out and anxiety ridden. Didn’t know how to manage that, and let the burn out, depression, and anxiety get to me. After talking about it with my mentor after my demise, she explained to me that it is common for competitive runners to feel this was before and ultra, and to just suck it up and learn how to manage it. A perfect race is rare. I was hoping I would go under 9 hours my first 50, but was almost an hour behind, which really bothered me. After taking a nap in the nice warm car, my husband and I decided it best I pull myself from the race and save myself for an upcoming 100km in Washington later this month. Went back to the motel, had a throbbing headache, and threw up all night. At least I am closer to my ideal running weight now. Have learned to accept that you aren’t going to PR every race, but it is still important to finish what you start, and I need to manage the funks I get in, if I am to successfully run across the country when I am 40.
Any Other Stuff:
Great first time 100 or 50. Lots of flowering dogwood tress, and other flowers to enjoy. Just one of the most beautiful places to run in.
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Race Track Half-Marathon — Houston, Texas — 04/19/2009
Mike Sandlin reports:
Distance: 13.1 miles
Goal: Sub 1:30
Results: 1:25:15
General Summary:
One of the flattest half-marathons ever! The course consisted on four 5K loops with the final mileage running into Sam Houston Race Track (horse racing track).
Things Done Right:
Even pace throughout the run. We had a strong head winds for half of the distance; however, felt strong enough to maintain the pace.
Things Done Wrong:
Should have be running the Waldo/Longranch Loop with my fellow ICERS — 3 more weeks before returning for the summer — but who’s counting?!?!?!?
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Desert R.A.T.S. Trailrunning Festival — Fruita, CO — 04/18/2009
Lori Hawkins reports:
Distance: 25 mi
Goal: 6 hrs
Results: 6:15
Website: http://www.geminiadventures.com/DesertRATSfestival.html
General Summary:
Tough race, made tougher by the travel conditions the day before. Snowy, icy roads limited the competition and even the event staff traveling from the Front Range. 25 & 50 mile races on Saturday, 5 and 10 mile races on Sunday.
Things Done Right:
Declined the normal I-25 & I-70 travel corridor, in favor of the longer (not in distance) hwy 50 & Monarch Pass. Since the pass closed just after I drove over it, I made the right choice at the right time. Training, check. Equipment, check. Hydration, check. Clothing choices, check. Attitude, check.
Things Done Wrong:
Didn’t lose the 10-15 lbs over the winter that would have really helped my endurance. With all the ups, downs and concentration required, I would have been happy with a 1/2-marathon option. But there wasn’t one!
Any Other Stuff:
Course was very technical, rocky, rolling with pointy slate that could stab through a thin shoe. Great race organization, aid stations, and competitors. It was mind-blowing to be in the same race as some of the top trailrunners of today. Beautiful scenery!
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Vienna City Marathon — Vienna, Austria — 04/19/2009
Steve Bremner reports:
Distance: 26.2
Goal: 3ish
Results: 3:04
Website: http://www.vienna-marathon.com/
General Summary:
The race started at 9 am and the weather forecast was for sunny and warm. I didn’t get into any kind of groove in the first miles and decided this would not be a fast race for me. The first ten miles were a struggle... normally I breeze through these early miles. I kept trying to slow down and pace myself. The hated Garmin watch (405) went into its compass mode and no longer knew my time after the first hour. Just as well. I now could simply run how I felt without regard to time. I set a goal of running to kilometer 29 (18 miles) with no pain, meaning I would have to pace myself accordingly. Goal achieved! Next goal... run to kilometer 35 with no pain, then drift to kilometer 37, then I only have five kilos to go... I can do five kilos in my sleep! Problem is when I finally reach 35 kilometers there is pain... I knew that was in the cards... No way out... five more kilometers of pain and slow suffering... I should know the routine by now... This was my 93rd marathon!!!!
Things Done Right:
Paced myself
Things Done Wrong:
Didn’t tape my little toe well enough... It still is hurting...
Any Other Stuff:
Vienna! Beautiful city... Great museums....
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IC BIRTHDAYS: 4/22/2009 — 4/28/2009
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Barbara Dahl:
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Barry Whited:
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David Meron:
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Eric Morland:
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Harold Hays:
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Larry Miller:
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Paul Cooke:
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Payton Walter:
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Ronald Garcia:
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Trish Hagan:
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NEW IC MEMBERS: 4/15/2009 — 4/21/2009
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Amy Windfeldtt:
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Ty Paywa:
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UPDATED ABOUT ME PAGES: 4/15/2009 — 4/21/2009
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James Crank:
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