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Sent: Wednesday, June 24, 2009 9:21 PM
Subject: Incline Club News V13 TH #13 LR #31 — Sunday Run Time Change
Good Evening Incline Club!
Due to a minor typo, there was a bit of confusion about the start of last week's Sunday Run. As a result we discovered that about half the club actually reads the newsletter. The other half (me included) skims through them or just assumes that the time listed must be a typo. Thus some folks showed up at 7am and the rest of us waltzed in at the usual 8am. That said, this week the start time for the Sunday run is changing to 7:30 (see below).
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NEXT RUN: Tempo (Thursday), Elk Park! (Sunday)
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Thursday, June 25, 5:45pm — Hydro Street+
Warm up from Memorial Park in time to get to Hydro Street. Do 30 minutes of 1 min hard, 1 min easy up the Barr Trail. Easy back down the Barr Trail. Do 6 Ruxton Ave hill repeats.
Sunday, June 28, _7:30_ AM — Memorial Park
1) From the bottom to as high as you dare knowing that this could be a long, long day.
2) Run up and take COG Train to Mt View. Mt View to as high as possible and back down via the Barr Trail.
3) Like 2 but also add in Elk for the deluxe tour!
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This Weeks Quote:
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It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood; who strives valiantly; who errs, who comes short again and again, because there is no effort without error and shortcoming; but who does actually strive to do the deeds; who knows great enthusiasms, the great devotions; who spends himself in a worthy cause; who at the best knows in the end the triumph of high achievement, and who at the worst, if he fails, at least fails while daring greatly, so that his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who neither know victory nor defeat.
-- Theodore Roosevelt , The Man In The Arena
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Sunday Run Time Change!
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In order to allow folks a chance to catch the 8am train Mt View, we will be starting the Sunday runs at 7:30. For those who also think it is a good way to avoid the heat, just remember that on race day the heat will bite you if you don’t train in it.
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Mt View via the Cog Railroad
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For those who are new to the Mt View option, the Cog railroad offers $10 tickets to Mt View on a space available basis. The first train of the day leaves at 8am and usually has a few spots available. This will allow you to take the train up to about 10,000ft. From there it is an easy 1 mile run to Barr Camp, at which point you can either hit the summit or do other workouts on the top half of the mountain with fresh legs. If you are really fast (as in able to go from Barr Camp to the summit in an hour fast), you can get to the summit in time to then purchase a 1 way ticket ($20) off the top on the same train that brought you to Mt View.
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Summer Roundup Trail Run 12k
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Just as a reminder, Summer Roundup Trail Run, the 2nd leg of the TCR series, is July 5th. The field is limited to the first 750 folks who register. Given how the event has grown over the past few years, do not assume that there will be spots available on race day!
Race details and entry information can be found at http://www.summerroundup.com/
Also parking inside of Bear Creek park can be an issue so please carpool if possible.
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Barr Trail Conditions Update
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Michael Everson writes:
I summited on Father's Day. There is quite a bit of snow for the last 1 3/4 miles. It’s pretty slippery as well. When you post hole, you end up with wet shoes and feet because all the snow melt is running under the snow fields. The last mile took over 40 minutes (It was actually less than a mile since I could not find much trail). The snow is well over 3 feet deep in many places. Probably 10 days to 2 weeks before it will be totally passable.
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Weekend Weather Report:
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Thursday: Mid 70’s with a 33% chance of not so nice stuff
Sunday: Mid 60’s to start the run, upper 50’s when you get to Barr Camp and finishing in the upper 70’s by the end.
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Race Reports:
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Its that time of year. As the snow melts, the race reports start flooding in. This week we have a plethora of reports from all over the place. Everything from the Dispea and Mt Evans Ascent to the Vail Pass 1/2 marathon and Spring Runoff 10k.
The 99th Annual Dipsea Race — Mill Valley to Stinson Beach, Marin County, CA — 06/14/2009
Steamboat Marathon — Steamboat Springs, CO — 06/07/2009
(2) Garden of the Gods 10 Mile — GOG — 06/14/2009
Estes Park Marathon — Estes Park, CO — 06/14/2009
(5) Mt. Evans Ascent — Mt. Evans — 06/20/2009
The San Juan Solstice 50 Mile Run — Lake City, Colorado — 06/22/2009
Durango Off-Road Mountain Marathon — Durango Mountain Resort — 06/21/2009
Vail Pass 1/2 / Spring Runoff 10K — Vail, CO — 6/6-7/09
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The 99th Annual Dipsea Race — Mill Valley to Stinson Beach, Marin County, CA — 06/14/2009
Wes Thurman reports:
Distance: 7 miles
Goal: 750th place
Results: 681st
Website: http://www.dipsea.org
General Summary:
The Dipsea is an age/gender handicapped trail race. I started in 1,297th place and was given the task to pass 500+ runners to qualify for the invitational section for the 100th Dipsea next year. The course is point to point, starting just above sea level in downtown Mill Valley, peaking at 1,360’ and finishing by the ocean in Stinson Beach. The first mile includes climbing 671 steps. I maintained a steady effort the whole way with an avg heart rate of 178bpm. I knew from the split at the peak that I was in good shape to hit my goal, so I was able to relax some on the descent.
Things Done Right:
Did not panic at early bottlenecks on course
Training on steps and hills paid off
Training at 7,000+ feet altitude
Things Done Wrong:
Not enough downhill training- quads were hurting on the descent and were very sore the next day.
Any Other Stuff:
Beautiful course, well organized. Awesome community of trail runners, age group wonders.
Capped field of 1,416 runners was just about right for trail and given the staggered start -ie if I raced the course alone, my time would have only been marginally faster. If anything, the congestion on the steps at the beginning saves people from themselves.
Not enough porta potties — 21 for 1416 anxious runners didn’t cut it.
Chip timed with one split at peak.
Race summary- http://www.marinij.com/dipsea/ci_12590385
Would recommend race to anyone.
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Steamboat Marathon — Steamboat Springs, CO — 06/07/2009
Charles Scheibe reports:
Distance: 26.2 miles
Goal: sub-4:30; beat last year
Results: 4:16:53
Website: http://www.steamboat-chamber.com/info/events/sbcccalendarevent.marathon_09.item.asp
General Summary:
Selected by Runner’s World as one of the “10 Most Scenic Marathons of the Year” (February 1996). Named in the November/December 2006 issue of Colorado Runner Magazine as the Best Marathon of the Year for 2006! The USATF Certified Course begins at historic Hahns Peak Village, follows a paved country road down the Elk River Valley, and finishes at the courthouse in downtown Steamboat Springs. Starting elevation is 8,128’ and the finish elevation is 6,728’.
Things Done Right:
Started race with training partners but stuck to personal pacing plan, leaving partners after first mile. Dressed appropriately for the cold, rain, sleet and wind.
Things Done Wrong:
Did not warm-up (literally) or stretch before race, choosing to huddle under shelter and stay dry (at least partially!). Did not find rhythm until 7-8 miles into run.
Any Other Stuff:
The course is more challenging than the net 1,400 foot decrease would indicate.
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Garden of the Gods 10 Mile — GOG — 06/14/2009
James Armenta reports:
Distance: 10 Miles
Goal: 1:29:59
Results: 1:23:25
Website: www.gardentenmile.com
General Summary:
This is the first time I have run a race over 10k. I trained hard for this race because my goal was to get into Wave 1 of the PPA. I got a hip flexor injury 2 weeks prior to the race. The injury hurt to the point I couldn’t walk without a limp. As much as it pained me to take time off I did. I was stressed out thinking that not running (as much) was going to erase all the training I had done. On race day I didn’t know what to expect. I was just hoping that my hip didn’t blow up so I could finish and at least get into Wave 2 of the PPA. To make a long story short, I was pleasantly surprised on race day as I finished in 1:23:25, which is better than I was expecting.
Things Done Right:
1. Practiced in the GOG on Tues and Thurs.
2. Did two rehearsal runs prior to race weekend.
3. Ran a consistent, vigorous pace.
4. Drank water at every station for the first 4 stations and then every other mile thereafter.
5. Ran strong on the hills.
6. Tapered due to injury.
Things Done Wrong:
1. Did not practice drinking from cup while running prior to race, which just about killed me during the race. I inhaled water a few times while gasping for air. I definitely prefer my Camelback for this task.
Any Other Stuff:
The race staff rocked! The weather was perfect. I couldn’t have hoped for better.
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Garden of the Gods 10 Mile — Garden of the Gods — 06/14/2009
Jennifer Stock reports:
Distance: 10 miles
Goal: 1:30
Results: 1:28.00
Website: www.gardentenmile.com
General Summary:
Every one knows this course. Beautiful run through the red rocks of the Garden.
Things Done Right:
Did not go out too fast. Kept a nice, even effort the entire time. Although I was tired towards the end I never had that “I just want to stop” feeling. I managed to run every section of the course exactly as I had planned--now if I can just do that in August.
Things Done Wrong:
Noting-how often does that happen?
Any Other Stuff:
Lots of fun seeing the leaders go by when I was around mile 3.5-that’s the fun of a course that doubles back on itself. Watching runners at that level go by is just so exciting.
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Estes Park Marathon — Estes Park, CO — 06/14/2009
Tom Huberty reports:
Distance: 26.2 miles
Goal: Finish under 6 hours at altitude
Results: 5:46
Website: http://www.epmarathon.org/
General Summary:
Late Race Report: I, too, was up at the Estes Park Marathon, hosting two friends from Minnesota. I finished in 5:46. I was just out for a long training run at altitude with my guys; they took 2nd and 3rd place over 60.
Things Done Right:
Kept moving forward
Things Done Wrong:
I didn’t use enough sunscreen
Any Other Stuff:
I won a door prize, recovering my entry fee.
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Mt. Evans Ascent — Mt. Evans — 06/20/2009
Elizabeth Helland reports:
Distance: 14.5 mi
Goal: 2:40
Results: 2:22
Website: http://www.racingunderground.com/mtevans/
General Summary:
Nice gradual incline up the mountain with a few flat spots along the way. Weather was cloudy and cool at the start and got cold and windy on the way up (typical mountain running :).
Things Done Right:
Not knowing the course, started out slow and waited until they made the weather call at mile 6 to start moving up. Dressed about perfect for the weather conditions.
Things Done Wrong:
Should have drafted some on the super windy stretches, instead I moved really slowly!
Any Other Stuff:
The course was really pretty, just a little cloudy the last 4 miles so you couldn’t see much other than the person ahead of you.
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Mt. Evans Ascent — Idaho Springs, CO — 06/20/2009
Doug Smith reports:
Distance: 14.5 Miles
Goal: 3:00
Results: 2:54:47
Website: http://www.racingunderground.com/mtevans/
General Summary:
Most people know of this race already, so I’ll spare the details of the course, and focus on the weather. It was a pretty cool overcast morning — at the start, the Race Director reported that fog was so thick at the top (think he said 6 feet or less ????), that they were contemplating shortening the race to 9 miles. There would be a sign at the 6 mile aid station instructing runners where the finish would (the summit or 9 mile).
I started at the back of the pack, and slowly worked up, running 10 minute miles for the first two miles at around the 3 mile mark, which is around tree line, my heart rate started to soar, and I found my self starting to walk. The temperature then dropped to probably around 30 degrees with some pretty heavy head winds. I finally cajoled my body into a mostly run and some walk strategy, and after eating some GU’s, started to feel slightly better. At the 6 mile mark, the sign they had told us about instructed us to finish at the summit. I had mixed feelings about it, as I was just having one of the uncooperative body days, but figured since I had payed for the whole experience, I could always power walk to the top. I kept to the run/walk deal, picking out snow poles as targets for walk breaks. Using this tactic, I only got passed by 10-12 runners, and actually caught a few folks running when I was just walking fast (John Garner Style!). Around the 7 mile mark, I was able to run almost two miles without st opping and caught a few folks (mile 8-9 is mostly downhill). My 10 minute/mile goal had pretty much dissolved at this point, and I was more like on a 11-12 minute pace. Man plans, God laughs....
The last 5.5 miles were very cold and the clouds were spitting snow. I heard somebody say the summit temperature was around 20 degrees, with winds gusting to 25MPH (which a few times sent me careening a foot or two sideways). Around the 13 mile mark, I came upon a woman who was having problems with very cold hands — all she had on was a long sleeve shirt, with light cotton gloves with holes (no wind shell). I gave her my second pair — had to help her put them on as her hands were numb by then. A couple of times above the 13 mile mark, the road became sheltered from the wind, and you could actually make forward progress. At one point the road actually leveled out, so I thought I could finally make some time up. Wrong — it also turned into the wind again, and that’s probably the spot where I had the heaviest winds in my face. Visibility from the 12 mile mark on was really limited, guessing around 30 feet or so, so you had to be careful of traffic.
The poor visibility was in some ways a blessing, in that like at Pikes, the fog kept you from seeing the summit, and potentially dealing with the disappointment of no seeming progress. Very much like the 2006 Pikes Peak Ascent, but very unlike that race, as this weather was more like the 2009 Marathon (but higher wind, less snow).
I finally crossed the finish line at 2:54 and change. I was pretty cold, but looked for the lady who had used my gloves. I never did find her, but later saw in the results that she had finished a minute behind me, so the fact that I was probably standing at the finish when she crossed the line is a tribute to the hypoxia which sets in at 14K. I was too cold at that point to really care about getting my gloves back, and hopped in one of the warm shuttle vans, and got back to the finish line in about 35 minutes. I saw alot of runners on the way down struggling up the road, and as some of them were out in the conditions upwards of 4 hours, really admired their tenacity.
Anyway, I’m glad I did it, as it’s a good warm up for Pikes Peak. I really didn’t know what a good finishing time for a person with my level of abilities was going into the race, I had been guessing that I might do a 2:48 based on looking at last years runs, and noticing names of runners whom I generally finish around, but that was not to be the case. Just strong evidence that lack of altitude training really shows when you get above tree line.
Things Done Right:
Brought the right clothes, and actually used them. Also, forced myself to drink and eat GU’s.
Things Done Wrong:
Got hardly any sleep the night before, no training at altitude (but really couldn’t due to the snow around Pikes).
Any Other Stuff:
I like the way they run this race, it’s a smaller race, but they really do a nice job with aid stations. I wasn’t real impressed with the finisher sweat shirt though, kinda weird looking.
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Mt Evans Ascent — Idaho Springs Colo — 06/20/2009
Fred Baxter reports:
Distance: 14.5 miles
Goal: 2:20
Results: 2:28:03
Website: http://www.racingunderground.com/mtevans/
General Summary:
America’s Highest Road Race, 4000’ climb to about 14,200 feet
Things Done Right:
even pace for most of race, used all aid stations water and Heed the Heed tasted like Mountain Goat PPeeeeeee?
Things Done Wrong:
Ran alot of miles training but must not be pushing myself? or spending to much time on Incline? will see
Any Other Stuff:
Stomach cramps at mile 10 that lasted 2 miles GELS I think? Made Eddie buy Shawn and I Break’fest with his 100.00 winnings! Cold and windy, heavy fog temps in the 20s
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Mt Evans Ascent — Idaho Springs Colo — 06/20/2009
Tim Virgo reports:
Distance: 14.5 miles
Goal: Finish
Results: 3:11:11 (9th in age group)
Website: http://www.racingunderground.com/mtevans/
General Summary:
14.5 mile road race to summit of Mt. Evans. Starts at 10,600’ ends at 14,200.
Things Done Right:
Preparation: IC Sunday runs, plus, since the last race in May, much more volume and intensity of training during the week.
Race: Had a plan. Stuck to it. Slow the first three miles, then constant pulse rate at medium tempo for the middle bit, and push the last 3 miles. This worked: I was passing people for the last 3 miles.
Things Done Wrong:
Did not learn the turns in the last 3 miles well enough — could have pushed harder if I knew more exactly where I was.
At 10,600’ tied my summit bag with a clever knot, assuming that my IQ and dexterity would be the same at the summit...not so. I ended up ripping it open with stupid freezing fingers.
Any Other Stuff:
Weather overcast down low, changing to cold, wind, and mist on the higher section.
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Mt Evans Ascent — Idaho Springs, Colorado — 06/20/2009
Melissa Marr reports:
Distance: 14.3
Goal: finish-altitude training
Results: finished despite winds and snow
General Summary:
Nice at the bottom, but the top was covered in clouds. The director warned us that at mile 6 we may be told that the race would finish at mile 9 or be lucky to finish at the top due to poor visibility. Turn out was less than last year, but did see a few ICers like the Baxter Boys. Waved to them while they rode the van down and I finished running the last 2 miles.
Things Done Right:
Camped at the base campground starting Thursday. Great idea! Just rolled out of bed (stayed in a camper) and walked to the line. Had my own bathroom! Fueled properly, ate well, and no stress from my teen since cell phone service was non-existent!
Things Done Wrong:
Told my husband I’d stay with him. Boy was he slow! Left him at Summit lake because the winds picked up and my legs were numb. (survival of the fittest!)
Any Other Stuff:
Vans took us all the way down the mountain instead of dropping off at Summit lake and waiting on buses to fill.
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The San Juan Solstice 50 Mile Run — Lake City, Colorado — 06/22/2009
Andy Wooten reports:
Distance: 50 Miles
Goal: Finish in less than the 16 hour cutoff.
Results: 15:44:46
Website: http://www.lakecity50.com/index.htm
General Summary:
This is a fifty mile course through the San Juan mountains. This was also my first Ultra event ever. The race starts at 5:00 a.m. and the cut off time is 9:00 p.m. A lot of the course is at high altitude along the continental divide. Supposed to be a beautiful course but I could not see anything with all of the snow.
Things Done Right:
Spot on in regards to loading my three drop bags. I had everything exactly where and when I needed it. This came in handy with the all of the snow and winter conditions above the Carson Aid Station and along the Divide Trail. (Lessons learned from the ‘08 Ascent.) My taper was adequate as I felt ready to go when everything started Saturday morning. I was able to finish the course and have fun for the most part.
Things Done Wrong:
Got a blister the day before from a pair of non running shoes that I probably should not have been wearing. Did not pay close enough attention to the elevation profile and course description as I should have in regards to the last 10 miles. The hike up through the aspens on Vicker’s ranch was way tougher than I thought it would be. It would have been nice to have had some higher elevation training going into this event.
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Durango Off-Road Mountain Marathon — Durango Mountain Resort — 06/21/2009
Steve Bremner reports:
Distance: Marathon
Goal: Top 3
Results: 4th
Website: http://www.gravityplay.com/adventureracing/durango.html
General Summary:
The race starts at Durango Mountain Resort and immediately climbs 1000’ in 2.3 miles on the World’s Mountain Bike Course, followed by six miles downhill on graded roads, before popping onto the single track Hermosa Creek Trail, which we followed for 18 miles to the finish.
Ninth Colorado Marathon in 2009 for John Courtney and me. Nine to go.
Things Done Right:
Ran lots of marathons in preparation.
Things Done Wrong:
Fell once.
Any Other Stuff:
Lots of prize money, but I finished just out of the money. First — $500, Second — $400, Third — $300.
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Vail Pass 1/2 / Spring Runoff 10K — Vail, CO — 6/6-7/09
Matt Carpenter reports:
Distance: 1/2 Mar / 10K
Goal: Originally win the 10K, morphed into win them both
Results: 2nd in the 1/2, 1st in the 10K
Website: http://www.tevamountaingames.com
General Summary:
The Spring Runoff 10K is perhaps one of my favorite races. There are gentle ups, steep ups and very steep ups. There are gradual downs, steep downs and very steep downs. There are straight sections and insanely twisty sections. You are never doing anything for more than a few minutes at a time and you don’t really do anything more than once. Add to this that some of the course is on asphalt bike path, some on dirt service roads, some on smooth single track, some on technical single track with roots and/or rocks and some just running over the side of a mountain with no trail whatsoever and you end up with a race where the time just flies by. Exciting to say the least and far from the typical “get into a rhythm and grind away” of many races.
All that said, I almost didn’t do it. Leading up to the race there was talk of a new road 1/2 marathon that the organizers had added as part of the Teva Mountain Games. At first, I paid this little attention as I did not think many would be doing it [which turned out to be true] and the 10K would remain the competitive event as it was the prize money event. But about 2 weeks out they made the interesting move of putting up the same $5,000 prize purse for the 1/2 as the 10K. Almost immediately I heard that the top runners were starting to split between the two races with some talking about doing both. That is a bummer as there are already enough races out there that don’t seem to look at a calendar for conflicts with other races when they pick their dates. For a race to double book itself on the same weekend just seems insane.
However, I did not want to be put in the situation that if I did “just” the 10K and did well it would be said that it was because I was fresh. As such, I Doubled Down as well and to be perfectly honest went into race week with one of the most pissy attitudes that I can remember. Indeed, even two days before the race I was seriously thinking of just blowing the whole thing off and staying home! I had the GOG10M to direct the following week and that was already enough pressure.
In the end, I went into the 1/2 half heartedly and paid for it. I just ran along with everyone during the 3-4 mile “flatter” section to get to the bottom of Vail Pass. The road felt hard, literally, and I was glad it finally turned in the direction of up as I was getting a little beat up. After a mile or so of up Joseph Gray, from sea level no less, and Rickey Gates started pushing each other. I actually started thinking of the 10K and decided to let them work on each other while I saved some for the next day. I was sure I could run them down after they beat each other up as there were still 5-6 miles to go. Big mistake! Working together, or perhaps working against each other, they gapped me pretty good. I managed to bring back Gray after the altitude finally got to him but ended up losing by 23 seconds to Gates. What can I say other than he ran this race like it was the race which was very smart and as such he earned and deserved the win.
After the race I got that strange feeling that I was an octogenarian as both Gates and Gray were saying things to me that basically amounted to “I have been watching you run since I was in diapers.” Gee thanks! I told Gates how well he had run and told Gray how well he had done for coming from sea level. Indeed, I would rate him as performer of the weekend. But while I tried to play the part of a gracious loser on the outside, on the inside I was fuming mad. And as the Hulk might say, “you won’t like me when I am mad!” It was at the awards ceremony where Gates not only picked up $1,000 (to my $750) but a $400 watch (to my silver medal) that I became determined to get some revenge.
I played down my chances to anyone who asked but in all honestly since 6 of the top 7 from the 1/2, including the top 5, were Doubling Down we would all pretty much be in the same boat so I was fairly optimistic. This was after all the race I had been focusing on. And did I mention I was mad? The only unknown would be the fresh runners on day two of which there were several with rather good credentials that with all things being equal might not amount to much but with them being fresh could spell serious trouble.
One minute into the 10K and it became apparent that while the fresh runners may have been fresh they were not fast. Then, as soon as we turned off the bike path and turned uphill it was if everyone hit the brakes. At 4-5 minutes into the race I took the lead and that was that. Soon, I had a huge gap and got to relax a little and not take as big as chances on some of the downhills that I had feared as both Gates and Gray are known as insane downhillers. It was another 40+ er, Simon Gutierrez, who was actually running second for a while which had me wondering about the strength that comes with age. Alas, Gates and Gray gobbled him up on the first technical downhill. Then, as they were pushing each other they were actually closing pretty good on me on the next up but I was using it as recovery for the next flatter section. This played off perfectly and the next time I looked back Gates had fallen off the pace and I had gained a little more on Gray. I used the same strategy for the final up, which is the steepest and has a couple of sections with steps like the Inline, and was able to pull away again on the next flat. I pushed the final gentle downhill and then got to cruise the 1/2 mile or so on the bike path back to the finish, the win and my own Swiss Army Convoy watch and my own $1K check. The top 5 from the day before ended up being the top 6 in the 10K with just a few swaps. Gray and I had each moved up one with Gates slipping to 3rd and Simon holding onto a his second 4th. A fresh runner bumped the previous day’s 5th to 6th. All and all a great showing for those of us Doubling Down and if I were one of the fresh runners I think I would not be feeling so hot right now.
I came away from the weekend with mixed emotions. I am really upset that I got schooled in the 1/2. I deeply respect that Gates and Gray duked it out and in the process one of them kicked my butt. On the other hand, I am extremely pleased that I pulled off the win in the race I had come to run. But it is just my way that I tend to dwell on the losses more than the wins and I will focus on that in order to do better next time. But this weekend has also firmly brought home the point that as much as I am in denial about it, the age factor is slowly starting to play its hand. There is just no more denying the fact that kids in their 20s like these two are going to start getting the confidence to run with or even away from me. Unfortunately for them, I am not ready to accept that fact yet and I shall train with even more focus. Unfortunately for me, and as much as it pains me to admit it, father time catches us all. But for now I will try to win that race as well.
Things Done Right:
Day one — not much (little warm-up, little focus, terrible attitude), day two — mostly everything (I learn fast:-)
Things Done Wrong:
Day one — mostly everything (see above), day two — not much (see above).
Any Other Stuff:
Because I was doing two races I stayed in Vail for the weekend instead of the usual drive up at o’dark thirty only to leave immediately after the awards. As such, I got to see the amazing amount of construction that has gone on, and is currently going on, since I lived there in the late ‘80s/early 90’s. I must say I don’t like some of it! The size of some of the new buildings just dwarfs everything around them and I did not even recognize Lionshead anymore and getting through the place felt like an exercise in jigsawology. On the other hand, during some of my easy/recovery runs and just milling about before/after the awards ceremonies I bumped into some of the folks I used to run with while living there. It was fun to catch up and swap stories.
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IC BIRTHDAYS: 6/24/2009 — 6/30/2009
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NEW IC MEMBERS: 6/17/2009 — 6/23/2009
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Andy Cole:
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Mark Precious:
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Mike Fontes:
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Nathan Bergmann:
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UPDATED ABOUT ME PAGES: 6/17/2009 — 6/23/2009
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James Armenta:
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Julie O’neill:
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