74 miles on the week.
Sunday, April 01, 2012
Barr Camp
First trip of the year up to Barr Camp. Ran the whole way, save for a long break near No Name to catch up with Dan V. Catch up as in, I haven't seen him in awhile so we stopped on the trail to chat. Not like I was running at a faster pace than him and caught him. No watch, but I think I broke two hours to Barr Camp from Memorial Park.
74 miles on the week.
74 miles on the week.
Saturday, March 31, 2012
27/350
27 miles, six hours this afternoon. Garden/Rampart Range Road/Williams/Incline/Barr/Intemann/Red Rock Canyon. Overall pace was skewed because I ran with Brooks for about 100 meters before I hit the Incline and he went off up to Barr Camp. Really wilted under the heat while on the Intemann trail, with about seven miles to go. Could have called $100 to come pick me up, but really, what kind of pussy would make such a call of shame?
Just over 350 miles for the month of March. Think it's the second highest total ever for me. Wasn't planning on such a high month, but the weather had me out a lot more than I was planning. Five runs of 21+ miles on the month. That's about four more non-race long runs than I've ever done in a Hardrock buildup.
Congrats to Pitt hoops, 2012 champions!
Just over 350 miles for the month of March. Think it's the second highest total ever for me. Wasn't planning on such a high month, but the weather had me out a lot more than I was planning. Five runs of 21+ miles on the month. That's about four more non-race long runs than I've ever done in a Hardrock buildup.
Congrats to Pitt hoops, 2012 champions!
Friday, March 30, 2012
Thursday, March 29, 2012
Thurs
Way over on the mileage for the month, so I'm dropping the two-a-days until April. Skipped this morning, but hit the Incline after work. 6.2 miles, 90 minutes. Really starting to get after it on the Incline.
Speaking of the Incline, crash space available here in OCC for anyone doing the Inclinathon on April 7th. I'll be starting significantly later than the new official start time of 3AM though.
Speaking of the Incline, crash space available here in OCC for anyone doing the Inclinathon on April 7th. I'll be starting significantly later than the new official start time of 3AM though.
Wednesday, March 28, 2012
bike
Came across a pretty awesome statistic today, pulled from this article.
One mile on a bike is a $.42 economic gain to society, one mile driving is a $.20 loss.
Could help explain why Fort Collins is so much cooler than Colorado Springs, even though our trails are better and our ultrarunners perform at a much higher level (or it could also be the fact that Colo State is infinitely cooler than UCCS or Colorado College).
Anywho, it inspired me to add a bike-to-work day starting next week. Debating either Monday or Friday. And only during the warm weather, as if there's one thing I hate more than biking it's biking in the cold.
Not that I'm a treehugger by any means. Last night $100 and I revamped our plans to drive 1600+ miles roundtrip so we could see a waterfall.
One mile on a bike is a $.42 economic gain to society, one mile driving is a $.20 loss.
Could help explain why Fort Collins is so much cooler than Colorado Springs, even though our trails are better and our ultrarunners perform at a much higher level (or it could also be the fact that Colo State is infinitely cooler than UCCS or Colorado College).
Anywho, it inspired me to add a bike-to-work day starting next week. Debating either Monday or Friday. And only during the warm weather, as if there's one thing I hate more than biking it's biking in the cold.
Not that I'm a treehugger by any means. Last night $100 and I revamped our plans to drive 1600+ miles roundtrip so we could see a waterfall.
commute #14
Easy six to work this morning, 57 minutes. Post-work run will be two blocks over to the Knob Hill Lounge to get drunk enough to deal with cyclists, as I'll be checking out the local viewing of Bicycle Dreams tonight.
Tuesday, March 27, 2012
food
Think some of the CRUD guys might be whining to letsrun about binge eating.
Maybe our new slogan will be, "There is no such thing as over training, just under eating!"
Maybe our new slogan will be, "There is no such thing as over training, just under eating!"
Dog Jog
Still a bit sore from the weekend, so I bailed on the track and took the dog on a tour of Old Colorado City. Better safe than sorry. Four miles, 40 minutes.
Monday, March 26, 2012
No Name Creek
AM - Easy run up to No Name Creek with the dog. Was planning on going all the way up to Barr Camp, but the legs were pretty shot today. Bonus mileage on the Intemann Trail to get two hours in. 7.2 miles.
Saw Tommy M out there getting after it. Dude seems to be in pretty good shape.
PM - Three miles very easy with the dog in Red Rock Canyon. Had planned on going further but I'm still pretty sore from the weekend.
Dog did twelve miles with $100 yesterday, then ten today with some good climbing. Working her into 14er shape...
Saw Tommy M out there getting after it. Dude seems to be in pretty good shape.
PM - Three miles very easy with the dog in Red Rock Canyon. Had planned on going further but I'm still pretty sore from the weekend.
Dog did twelve miles with $100 yesterday, then ten today with some good climbing. Working her into 14er shape...
Sunday, March 25, 2012
91.5
Another solid week, capped off with back-to-back long trail runs in Pueblo (22.5) and Denver (30+). I rarely do back-to-backs and never run over 30 miles in training, so this weekend is a huge confidence booster for me.
Very happy with the way March is shaping up. Already at 290 miles. Last year, while struggling with PF, I had 270 for the entire month. In March of '09, when I ran my Hardrock PR (36:35), I had 305 miles. In March '10, getting big miles in for the Rocky Mountain Slam, I hit 373. In none of those previous months was I taking one rest day a week, and my long runs over the past 30 days have been much better.
Just need to keep this up for one more month, then let the 46 races I'm running in May/June do their thing, and I'll be ready to go come July!
Very happy with the way March is shaping up. Already at 290 miles. Last year, while struggling with PF, I had 270 for the entire month. In March of '09, when I ran my Hardrock PR (36:35), I had 305 miles. In March '10, getting big miles in for the Rocky Mountain Slam, I hit 373. In none of those previous months was I taking one rest day a week, and my long runs over the past 30 days have been much better.
Just need to keep this up for one more month, then let the 46 races I'm running in May/June do their thing, and I'll be ready to go come July!
Saturday, March 24, 2012
Friday, March 23, 2012
dog jog
Four miles very easy with the dog this morning, 40 minutes. Think she was sore from two big workouts yesterday, AM Barr Trail and PM Incline.
First back-to-back long runs coming up this weekend. Pueblo and the CO Trail. We'll see how it goes. Need to get my ass in gear one of these days, I have a 100K coming up in less than a month.
Watched the free Sender Films shorts on Outside last night. Alex Honnold is my new hero.
First back-to-back long runs coming up this weekend. Pueblo and the CO Trail. We'll see how it goes. Need to get my ass in gear one of these days, I have a 100K coming up in less than a month.
Watched the free Sender Films shorts on Outside last night. Alex Honnold is my new hero.
Thursday, March 22, 2012
Barr
Barr Trail tempo run. Tied my PR by matching the wood fence above the Top of the W's in 30 minutes. Top of the W's in 28:30. Think a 2:59:59 pace is getting there around 25 minutes (starting from the Cog, where BTMR starts, maybe someone can correct this pace?). Without the dog I think I could hit 25 right now, she gets real skittish when we see other runners/hikers and I have to slow down to keep her in sight. New level of excuse making for me, blaming the dog.
Pitt is in the championship game! Natalee, closet Pitt fan that she is, was at the game. Always nice to win a game, especially this year, but DAMN I sure wish that Butler W could have came last year. The Pirates are 7-10 in the Grapefruit league, and ahead of five other teams, so far. So at least I have the possibility of a solid .400 season to celebrate after the CBI tourney is over.
Pitt is in the championship game! Natalee, closet Pitt fan that she is, was at the game. Always nice to win a game, especially this year, but DAMN I sure wish that Butler W could have came last year. The Pirates are 7-10 in the Grapefruit league, and ahead of five other teams, so far. So at least I have the possibility of a solid .400 season to celebrate after the CBI tourney is over.
Wednesday, March 21, 2012
commute #13
Commute #13. Easy five to work, 45 minutes.
Any reason why my garmin now reads 5.0 miles for this, when it used to read 5.5 for the same course?
Geb is now running and racing for the same reason as the rest of us - to keep from getting fat.
Any reason why my garmin now reads 5.0 miles for this, when it used to read 5.5 for the same course?
Geb is now running and racing for the same reason as the rest of us - to keep from getting fat.
Tuesday, March 20, 2012
quote of the day
track
CC track this morning with Andy. Really jacked up my back over the weekend (and in good St. Pat's form I can't remember how I did it). Nothing makes you feel like you're getting old like a lower back injury. Anywho, took it easy just to make sure the back didn't get worse. One mile warm up, 5 x 1000m with 400m RBI, one mile cool down. 4:10, 3:50, 3:47, 3:47, 3:43.
First day of spring, let's hope the temps keep rising!
Pitt is in the final four!
Can't imagine how much longer the Colorado Springs Gazette will be in business. Their entire coverage of the Manning thing has been stealing articles from the Denver Post, and reporting comments from their facebook page as news.
Seems this Reebok ad is causing some controversy. I remember this slogan on a t-shirt back when I ran high school track. What I can't remember is the last time I saw anyone wearing Reebok.
First day of spring, let's hope the temps keep rising!
Pitt is in the final four!
Can't imagine how much longer the Colorado Springs Gazette will be in business. Their entire coverage of the Manning thing has been stealing articles from the Denver Post, and reporting comments from their facebook page as news.
Seems this Reebok ad is causing some controversy. I remember this slogan on a t-shirt back when I ran high school track. What I can't remember is the last time I saw anyone wearing Reebok.
Monday, March 19, 2012
drunks are nice people!
Of course, the big news here on the front range. Manning is so good he almost has as many super bowl rings as Big Ben!
Sunday, March 18, 2012
73
Another solid week despite alcohol ruining all my weekend runs. 73 miles, including four straight days (Mon through Thurs) with a two hour run. Today's run wasn't super long (15 miles, three hours) but it was the first time all year I've been able to run the entire Section 16 hill.
Thinking of doing an out and back on Section 1 of the Colorado Trail this Sunday. Should be just under 34 miles. Anyone interested in joining me? I'll leave the Springs at 6AM and hope to step off around 7:15AM.
Thinking of doing an out and back on Section 1 of the Colorado Trail this Sunday. Should be just under 34 miles. Anyone interested in joining me? I'll leave the Springs at 6AM and hope to step off around 7:15AM.
Saturday, March 17, 2012
Friday, March 16, 2012
mmm...bacon...and beer...
I really want this beer to taste good, but I'm thinking it will be about as good as the pepto bismol bottle it comes in.
weekend
Zack Deputy tonight at the Mariner! Kiss my ass, SXSWers!
Should be a blast on St. Pat's day. The schedule, in case anyone wants to join us:
10AM - St. Pat's Day 5K.
10:25AM - Dutch Mill/Benny's.
2PM - Pikes Peak hash. Starts at my second least favorite bar downtown, Southside Johnny's (Quinn's takes the title of biggest shithole). But at least they have PBR there.
Thinking of heading up to visit Neal and Teresa on Sunday from the house. We'll see how hungover I am.
In honor of SXSW, here's a band I once saw at a bar not much larger than my living room. I don't know the words to describe how awesome the show was. This is definitely one week I miss living in Austin!
Should be a blast on St. Pat's day. The schedule, in case anyone wants to join us:
10AM - St. Pat's Day 5K.
10:25AM - Dutch Mill/Benny's.
2PM - Pikes Peak hash. Starts at my second least favorite bar downtown, Southside Johnny's (Quinn's takes the title of biggest shithole). But at least they have PBR there.
Thinking of heading up to visit Neal and Teresa on Sunday from the house. We'll see how hungover I am.
In honor of SXSW, here's a band I once saw at a bar not much larger than my living room. I don't know the words to describe how awesome the show was. This is definitely one week I miss living in Austin!
Thursday, March 15, 2012
Triple Crown
Barr Trail tempo this morning with the dog, four miles. Started retardedly early at 5:10AM, and there were still a lot of people on the trail. Are people stepping off on the Incline at 3:30AM? Sheesh.
Signed up for the Triple Crown. Think I have a legit shot at an age group award. Not because I'm good, but because there's a BIG gap from first place to the next guy now that Gerald is out of the question. Could even grab a runner up finish if I can finally nail that 2:59 Ascent...
And before O'Day drops his typical "oh, the Ascent, I guess you didn't get into Leadville..." ramble, I'd like to remind everyone that if Hope Pass was steeper, longer, and more technical, it would almost barely be as rough as the easiest climb at Hardrock.
Signed up for the Triple Crown. Think I have a legit shot at an age group award. Not because I'm good, but because there's a BIG gap from first place to the next guy now that Gerald is out of the question. Could even grab a runner up finish if I can finally nail that 2:59 Ascent...
And before O'Day drops his typical "oh, the Ascent, I guess you didn't get into Leadville..." ramble, I'd like to remind everyone that if Hope Pass was steeper, longer, and more technical, it would almost barely be as rough as the easiest climb at Hardrock.
Wednesday, March 14, 2012
WTF?
PM - two hours home, 10.7 miles. Bear Creek, Section 16, Red Rock Canyon. Loving this weather!
commute #12
Easy 5.3 miles to work this morning, 50 minutes. First run of the year where I didn't wear gloves. Looking forward to the run home, finally have some sunlight.
Zach Deputy is at the Mariner this Friday night. $100 and I will be there if anyone wants to join us. Tix are $12 if you get them early, $20 day of show. Just what the Mariner needs, more stinkin' hippies.
Zach Deputy is at the Mariner this Friday night. $100 and I will be there if anyone wants to join us. Tix are $12 if you get them early, $20 day of show. Just what the Mariner needs, more stinkin' hippies.
Tuesday, March 13, 2012
catching up
Been away from the computer for a bit, I'll try to catch up tomorrow while I'm at work.
Salida went well. I'm always limited there due to how much beer I drink before the race, but it's one of the most fun weekends of the year. Great first half, reaching the turnaround cone in two hours flat. Really feel I could have closed in 1:45 to 1:50, but instead I started drinking beer and had a very easy 2:33 second half. Will do a better recap on this tomorrow, including posting some of the pics of Saturday night's pub crawl, which turned out to be pretty fabulous.
Another rest day on Sunday due to farting around all day on the drive home.
Monday and Tuesday were solid runs. Hit the hike-and-bike trails in Aurora on Mon for 12.5 miles. Awesome run today, Red Rock Canyon/Intemann/Section 16/Garden, 11 miles in two hours.
Here's me, cruising up Tenderfoot Mountain, right behind Andy. Hope I don't lose my lucrative Inside Trail sponsorship for going with the local pizza joint, but by the time FF finds my name buried in the results he'll be old and senile.
The chick behind me in the above pic hung on my ass for the first 14 miles. Obviously checking out the view. Here's a better shot:
Smokin' hot. But #409 is not listed in the results. Would have been hard to DNF from where I dropped her. All I know is that I left her with Slow Aaron in the middle of the woods, and she hasn't been seen since...
Salida went well. I'm always limited there due to how much beer I drink before the race, but it's one of the most fun weekends of the year. Great first half, reaching the turnaround cone in two hours flat. Really feel I could have closed in 1:45 to 1:50, but instead I started drinking beer and had a very easy 2:33 second half. Will do a better recap on this tomorrow, including posting some of the pics of Saturday night's pub crawl, which turned out to be pretty fabulous.
Another rest day on Sunday due to farting around all day on the drive home.
Monday and Tuesday were solid runs. Hit the hike-and-bike trails in Aurora on Mon for 12.5 miles. Awesome run today, Red Rock Canyon/Intemann/Section 16/Garden, 11 miles in two hours.
Here's me, cruising up Tenderfoot Mountain, right behind Andy. Hope I don't lose my lucrative Inside Trail sponsorship for going with the local pizza joint, but by the time FF finds my name buried in the results he'll be old and senile.
Monday, March 12, 2012
Saturday, March 10, 2012
Friday, March 09, 2012
Thursday, March 08, 2012
Thursday
Was going to bail at the first snowflake and run to work, but the weather is pretty decent here. Andy and I made our weekly trek to the CC track. 10 x 400m, untimed and real easy. Betting they were a lot closer to 90 than 80. 5.5 miles total. Going to do one more week of quarters to get ready for the 5K on St. Pat's Day and then go back to the longer repeats.
If anyone is up for some pre-Salida lunch, a bunch of us will be meeting at the Purple Castle at 12:30 on Friday. Weekday, so we'll be at the Costilla Street location. Desert will be at Oscar's.
It's a long drive to Salida, so we'll be stopping to refuel at Royal Gorge Brewing in Canon City. Used to be McClellan's, then it was Royal Gorge Brewing even though they didn't brew there. Now, supposidly, they have their own beer. Though I've heard that rumor before and it wasn't true. Will report back after our next visit.
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If anyone is up for some pre-Salida lunch, a bunch of us will be meeting at the Purple Castle at 12:30 on Friday. Weekday, so we'll be at the Costilla Street location. Desert will be at Oscar's.
It's a long drive to Salida, so we'll be stopping to refuel at Royal Gorge Brewing in Canon City. Used to be McClellan's, then it was Royal Gorge Brewing even though they didn't brew there. Now, supposidly, they have their own beer. Though I've heard that rumor before and it wasn't true. Will report back after our next visit.
Wednesday, March 07, 2012
commute #11
Easy 6.3 miles to work in 56 minutes. Supposed to get more crappy weather today, but it was nice this morning. Looks like some nasty clouds rolling over the mountain right now though.
Arrived at Kinfolk's at 8:30 last night after doing the Incline. Tuesday is micro night at the pub, so at that late hour I was able to get the first PBR of the day. Free beer!
Think I'm going to blow off Bolder Boulder for the Arkansas River Bluegrass Marathon. Can I run a 10K the day after running a marathon? Easily. Can I drive three hours for a 7AM race right after a bender in Salida? No way.
Pitt vs. Georgetown at noon. Let's go Panthers!
Arrived at Kinfolk's at 8:30 last night after doing the Incline. Tuesday is micro night at the pub, so at that late hour I was able to get the first PBR of the day. Free beer!
Think I'm going to blow off Bolder Boulder for the Arkansas River Bluegrass Marathon. Can I run a 10K the day after running a marathon? Easily. Can I drive three hours for a 7AM race right after a bender in Salida? No way.
Pitt vs. Georgetown at noon. Let's go Panthers!
Tuesday, March 06, 2012
Tuesday
Andy and I switched the weekly Barr Trail workout to Tuesday, since the weather is once again going to suck ass on Thursday. Hit the top of the W's in just under 29. Four miles total, 54 minutes.
My Austin buddy PT is attempting the Grand Slam and Kona this year. I'll be pacing him out at Wasatch and then ignoring anything tri related that he does. He's keeping a blog about the attempt over here.
Also going to pace Rick H out at Steamboat. I get 20% of the loot if he wins!
My Austin buddy PT is attempting the Grand Slam and Kona this year. I'll be pacing him out at Wasatch and then ignoring anything tri related that he does. He's keeping a blog about the attempt over here.
Also going to pace Rick H out at Steamboat. I get 20% of the loot if he wins!
Monday, March 05, 2012
Monday
Easy four miles with the dog this morning, 40 minutes.
Not to put any pressure on Nick, but he's going to have to go sub three at Salida to win any beer from me. Seems like he's been doing a lot of training with this guy, so he can't be in that good of shape.
Somehow I ended up second in my age group in Pueblo. Gerald must have just turned 40. Need to start padding the trophy case while everyone else is in a different age group. It would help if I actually showed up at the awards presentation instead of bolting post-race for the nearest bar.
Not to put any pressure on Nick, but he's going to have to go sub three at Salida to win any beer from me. Seems like he's been doing a lot of training with this guy, so he can't be in that good of shape.
Somehow I ended up second in my age group in Pueblo. Gerald must have just turned 40. Need to start padding the trophy case while everyone else is in a different age group. It would help if I actually showed up at the awards presentation instead of bolting post-race for the nearest bar.
Sunday, March 04, 2012
week in review
Another solid week. Just over 80 miles, with some solid track work, some good climbs, a long run, and a decent tempo run (Pueblo). Another big week coming up, so if I suck at Salida it's because of all the work I've been doing.
The Run Through Time is sold out. But the Arkansas River Bluegrass Marathon is coming back!
The Run Through Time is sold out. But the Arkansas River Bluegrass Marathon is coming back!
Pueblo
I ran miles three to five just in front of #758. I'm sure she was checking out my sweet ass. But I must have really broke the wind for her, she put 60 seconds on me over the final five miles.
Pueblo Spring Runoff
66:59 for the ten miler. Meh. Was hoping to go closer to 65 but miles three to five beat me down pretty good with the wind. Hit three miles in 19:40, then didn't get to the halfway point until just over 34 minutes. Really slacked off the second half. The negative split isn't impressive as the second half of the course was much faster. Passed by three people over the final five miles, only got one of 'em back.
Still, happy with the run. Hard week, including a long run yesterday, so I can't complain. Really nice to be out in just shorts and a t-shirt again.
Can't find results posted yet, but Cheseret (Go Army!) supposidly dropped a 4:50 last mile to run away with the win in just over 50 minutes.
Still, happy with the run. Hard week, including a long run yesterday, so I can't complain. Really nice to be out in just shorts and a t-shirt again.
Can't find results posted yet, but Cheseret (Go Army!) supposidly dropped a 4:50 last mile to run away with the win in just over 50 minutes.
I think this was the 43rd "Colorado State Championship" race so far in 2012.
big winner!
Won one of these at Banff last night. Should make all those naps I take at Hardrock much more comfortable!
Saturday, March 03, 2012
long run
Solid long run this morning. With Ryan K, and a special guest appearance by Brandon and Charlie Brown for a few miles. Same long run as last week - Rampart Range, Williams Canyon, Intemann, Red Rock Canyon. But this week was over an hour faster. 21 miles, four hours flat.
Now, off to the 666th Pikes Peak hash. Then Banff. Guessing there might be some beer drinking thrown in.
Now, off to the 666th Pikes Peak hash. Then Banff. Guessing there might be some beer drinking thrown in.
Friday, March 02, 2012
Todd Snider
Gonna have to live off ramen for a few weeks after all these race entry fees and concert tix. Just got Todd Snider tix, he's playing some joint called the L2 Arts & Culture center in Denver. It's near Colfax, so I'll just go there to get my culture fix. But I'm already a fan of the place, as there were no extra service charges added to the price of a ticket. A $23 ticket was actually $23.
commute #10
It was 13F at 5AM. So I hit the snooze button. A couple of times.
Easy 6.2 miles to work, 56 minutes.
Incline last night was awesome. Saw two folks coming down at the very bottom, then $100, the dog, and I didn't see another soul the entire time.
Easy 6.2 miles to work, 56 minutes.
Incline last night was awesome. Saw two folks coming down at the very bottom, then $100, the dog, and I didn't see another soul the entire time.
Thursday, March 01, 2012
Daniel Tosh
Just got tix to see Daniel Tosh at the Pikes Peak Center. Awesome comedian, but holy crap $134 for two tickets! But one has to take advantage of the very few entertainment options here in the village. Thankfully the closest bar to the PPC, Oscar's, is dirt cheap.
Moonlight Pizza
Really been jonesin' for some Moonlight. Not only the beloved Caveman, but also to finally try some of their brewed stuff. They have the following beers on tap, and I'm wondering what I'll have Nick buy me after he only beats me by 44 minutes next Saturday:
MoonLite (Cream Ale)
IPA
American Wheat
Porter
Amber
Irish Red Ale
I'm leaning towards the Amber. But maybe I'll have him spring for the American Wheat, as a reminder of how much better the USA is than that third world hellhole he's from.
No more PBR at Moonlight, but that fine beverage is never lacking in Salida. The Vic. Benson's. Hattie's. The Boat House. The Tenderfoot. And, of course, kicking the pub crawl off with Duck Farts at the 1st Street Cafe. Good times!
The latest Moonlight e-mail has a coupon for a free liter of MoonLite with the purchase of a pizza. If you're going to be joining us after the marathon and you want the coupon, let me know and I'll forward the e-mail.
Rumor has it that Amanda will be a DNS at Salida. Worst smack talker of all time.
MoonLite (Cream Ale)
IPA
American Wheat
Porter
Amber
Irish Red Ale
I'm leaning towards the Amber. But maybe I'll have him spring for the American Wheat, as a reminder of how much better the USA is than that third world hellhole he's from.
No more PBR at Moonlight, but that fine beverage is never lacking in Salida. The Vic. Benson's. Hattie's. The Boat House. The Tenderfoot. And, of course, kicking the pub crawl off with Duck Farts at the 1st Street Cafe. Good times!
The latest Moonlight e-mail has a coupon for a free liter of MoonLite with the purchase of a pizza. If you're going to be joining us after the marathon and you want the coupon, let me know and I'll forward the e-mail.
Rumor has it that Amanda will be a DNS at Salida. Worst smack talker of all time.
Barr Trail
With the usual suspects, Andy and the dog. Good run this morning, top of the W's in 28:30. Finally had some good weather here. For the GPS geeks, the totals were 4.11 miles in 54:36.97. Sure wish I knew how to hook the fancy watch up to the computer to get an elevation graph...
Ended February with 300.4 miles.
Ended February with 300.4 miles.
Wednesday, February 29, 2012
rest day
Easy morning walk with the dog down to the library to return The Green Lantern. Horrible movie. These superhero/comic book movies aren't even trying anymore.
Finished The Long Walk. Loved it, whether it was true or not. With all the whining that goes on at ultras over minute shit, it was fun to read about this guy being happy when he only had to go five days without food. Dude friggin' walked across the Golbi desert without water!
Picked up Basketball Junkie yesterday. I faintly remember Herren from the Tark the Shark days at Fresno State. No idea he had the issues heroin though. I take flack for drinking a beer during a race, but this guy was shooting up during Celtics games.
Finished The Long Walk. Loved it, whether it was true or not. With all the whining that goes on at ultras over minute shit, it was fun to read about this guy being happy when he only had to go five days without food. Dude friggin' walked across the Golbi desert without water!
Picked up Basketball Junkie yesterday. I faintly remember Herren from the Tark the Shark days at Fresno State. No idea he had the issues heroin though. I take flack for drinking a beer during a race, but this guy was shooting up during Celtics games.
Tuesday, February 28, 2012
quarters
One mile warm up, 10 x 400m with 200m RBI, one mile cool down. 86, 83, then 79 the rest of the way, with a last lap of 77. Getting hard to get out of bed for these early morning runs, I'm really sick of winter. 23F to start the workout, warmed all the way up to 25F once the sun came out. Today is my last run of February (Incline tonight with the dog), hopefully March starts ushering in the warmer temps.
Signed up for the Jersey Marathon today. I heard they give you a jean jacket instead of a tech tee. I'm going to find the parking lot where Rob was conceived and drink a beer there.
AJW finally picks a decent beer of the week! Good question posed about breweries sponsoring ultra races, and why the hell doesn't it happen?
Signed up for the Jersey Marathon today. I heard they give you a jean jacket instead of a tech tee. I'm going to find the parking lot where Rob was conceived and drink a beer there.
AJW finally picks a decent beer of the week! Good question posed about breweries sponsoring ultra races, and why the hell doesn't it happen?
Monday, February 27, 2012
week in review
79.3 miles on the week. Good long run in Pueblo on Sunday, other than that just lots of pounding the pavement with the LSD stuff.
Took Jan and Feb pretty easy, 300 miles both months just to get a training base in. Once the snow starts melting and the temps start rising, I think I'll be in pretty good shape to start getting ready for Hardrock. Will keep things around 300 miles per month, just cut off some of the garbage mile runs and add that mileage to the long runs. Think I have 32 races scheduled for May and June, so like it or not I should show up to Silverton in fairly good shape.
Took Jan and Feb pretty easy, 300 miles both months just to get a training base in. Once the snow starts melting and the temps start rising, I think I'll be in pretty good shape to start getting ready for Hardrock. Will keep things around 300 miles per month, just cut off some of the garbage mile runs and add that mileage to the long runs. Think I have 32 races scheduled for May and June, so like it or not I should show up to Silverton in fairly good shape.
Sunday, February 26, 2012
Leadville Pacing
Felt a bit behind the eight ball once I found out Natalee had been studying. So I figured I should do some research into what it's gonna be like to pace Brandon up and over Powerline. Found this video, I think it sums up what the experience is going to be like.
Pueblo
The highly anticipated Mesa Trail Double Crossing was cancelled due to ice, so I took off to Lake Pueblo State Park instead. Aaah, Pueblo, the armpit of Colorado. 20 miles on the muddy singletrack, 4 hours. Pretty solid run, I'll definitely go back down there when the place dries out, which won't take long with the high temps down there.
Found out the hard way that both Bingo Burger and the Gold Dust Saloon are closed on Sunday. We ended up heading to a bar called 3 Below for some PBR and some god awful burgers. Definitely never again for that place.
Post run beers (and sloppers) for the Spring Runoff will be at Gray's Coors Tavern.
Unfortunately, you have to pay extra for the Urban Dictionary version of the Slopper War.
Found out the hard way that both Bingo Burger and the Gold Dust Saloon are closed on Sunday. We ended up heading to a bar called 3 Below for some PBR and some god awful burgers. Definitely never again for that place.
Post run beers (and sloppers) for the Spring Runoff will be at Gray's Coors Tavern.
Unfortunately, you have to pay extra for the Urban Dictionary version of the Slopper War.
Saturday, February 25, 2012
Friday, February 24, 2012
Happy Nat'l Run To Work Day!
5.6 miles to work, 51:10. Have to work on Saturday, and I'll probably just run to work then. Plus the car pool yesterday. Al Gore would be so proud.
I have given up facebook for lent. That ends March 1st, right? I always give up something for lent, as a joke. I did quit FB until March though. And on the 1st, I will be defriending any folks who post stupid political pictures/statements and any Colorado Springs resident who brags about doing the Incline. The Incline thing is my new pet peeve. Over half a million people do the Incline every year, quit acting like you just summited Everest.
The Banff Mountain Film Festival is sold out here in the Springs.
I have given up facebook for lent. That ends March 1st, right? I always give up something for lent, as a joke. I did quit FB until March though. And on the 1st, I will be defriending any folks who post stupid political pictures/statements and any Colorado Springs resident who brags about doing the Incline. The Incline thing is my new pet peeve. Over half a million people do the Incline every year, quit acting like you just summited Everest.
The Banff Mountain Film Festival is sold out here in the Springs.
Thursday, February 23, 2012
run 'till death!
Looks like PG might have some competition for parent of the year. Nice way to punish a child. That will teach her not to eat those candy bars!
Update from CNN.
The embarrassing part for me is that the girl went through the marathon split in 2:49...
Update from CNN.
The embarrassing part for me is that the girl went through the marathon split in 2:49...
Barr Trail/Incline pay-to-play
Barr Trail in the snow, with Andy and the dog. 25 minutes up, 45 minutes total, 3.0 miles. Snowing like crazy in Manitou.
You just knew that once politicians got into it, this would happen. I know a good chunk of Manitou City Council and it's sad that they will now be seen as money grabbers, since as individuals they're all pretty cool people. If you're compared to Colorado Springs City Council and you look like the bad guy, you are definitely doing something wrong. But hey, I don't like all the folks who drive through Old Colorado City on their way to the Incline, so maybe I should get some money out of it. And then there's that pesky El Paso County Search & Rescue, who uses 31st street to get to Manitou. I can't tell you how many times I've been inconvenienced by that truck of theirs, with the bright and loud sirens, making me get up off the couch to look out my window and say, "ha, some idiot fell down the Incline again." Some kind of kickback to Pleasant Valley residents for all our suffering is in order. I still get a smile out of the Manitoids who complain about tourist traffic. Maybe they should have done some research before moving there?
I believe the Incline as we know it is going away. Between the politicians and the Friends club, within a few years the Incline will be about as exciting as the stair step machine at your local gym.
Just a little warning to Manitou City Council: city hall can burn!
Not to be outdone, Springs City Council had to piss someone off today. Personally, I'm fine with not having several thousand spandex clad road bikers in town.
In other news, roads are crazy bad today. Lots of accidents. I carpooled with $100, her Outback rocks the snow.
You just knew that once politicians got into it, this would happen. I know a good chunk of Manitou City Council and it's sad that they will now be seen as money grabbers, since as individuals they're all pretty cool people. If you're compared to Colorado Springs City Council and you look like the bad guy, you are definitely doing something wrong. But hey, I don't like all the folks who drive through Old Colorado City on their way to the Incline, so maybe I should get some money out of it. And then there's that pesky El Paso County Search & Rescue, who uses 31st street to get to Manitou. I can't tell you how many times I've been inconvenienced by that truck of theirs, with the bright and loud sirens, making me get up off the couch to look out my window and say, "ha, some idiot fell down the Incline again." Some kind of kickback to Pleasant Valley residents for all our suffering is in order. I still get a smile out of the Manitoids who complain about tourist traffic. Maybe they should have done some research before moving there?
I believe the Incline as we know it is going away. Between the politicians and the Friends club, within a few years the Incline will be about as exciting as the stair step machine at your local gym.
Just a little warning to Manitou City Council: city hall can burn!
Not to be outdone, Springs City Council had to piss someone off today. Personally, I'm fine with not having several thousand spandex clad road bikers in town.
In other news, roads are crazy bad today. Lots of accidents. I carpooled with $100, her Outback rocks the snow.
Wednesday, February 22, 2012
Garden
AM - Damn, it was f'n windy this morning. 9.2 miles easy on the Garden roads, 1:25. First mile was directly into the wind, a blazing 11:15.
PM - Almost had to bad this run due to the wind. Twice in the first mile, it stopped me in my tracks. Gusting up to 60mph. But once I got to the trails things improved a bit. Usual Garden trail loop, 7.5 miles, 1:25.
PM - Almost had to bad this run due to the wind. Twice in the first mile, it stopped me in my tracks. Gusting up to 60mph. But once I got to the trails things improved a bit. Usual Garden trail loop, 7.5 miles, 1:25.
Tuesday, February 21, 2012
Jersey Marathon
Rest day today. Been wondering when to take a day off, worried that Ryan might actually be right for once when telling me Friday is National Run To Work Day. Jacked up my ankle on my Friday long run and was still feeling it a bit this morning, so I made the safe choice.
Been wanting to go back to Pennsylvania for a visit to the folks, and noticed that one of the few long weekends I have left coincides with the New Jersey Marathon. So I'll probably knock that one off the 50 states list in May. The course goes through Ashbury Park, so I'm guessing I just might hear "Born To Run" while I'm there. Nothing like a hard road marathon to leave me feeling fresh for the Quad Rock 50. Hope to also bag the highpoints of Delaware and New Jersey while I'm back east. Go ahead and make fun of Delaware, but the Jersey HP can include a long run on the Appalachian Trail.
Don't worry, I'll visit a lot of shitty eastern PA dive bars while I'm there. And even the brewery.
Been wanting to go back to Pennsylvania for a visit to the folks, and noticed that one of the few long weekends I have left coincides with the New Jersey Marathon. So I'll probably knock that one off the 50 states list in May. The course goes through Ashbury Park, so I'm guessing I just might hear "Born To Run" while I'm there. Nothing like a hard road marathon to leave me feeling fresh for the Quad Rock 50. Hope to also bag the highpoints of Delaware and New Jersey while I'm back east. Go ahead and make fun of Delaware, but the Jersey HP can include a long run on the Appalachian Trail.
Don't worry, I'll visit a lot of shitty eastern PA dive bars while I'm there. And even the brewery.
Monday, February 20, 2012
I believe!
Great find by Brandon on conclusive, unquestionable evidence of Bigfoot hanging around Hardrock country. Lots of folks headed down to the San Juan Solstice this year, and Bigfoot attacks will not be an acceptable excuse for a poor performance.
Hopefully this spurs a new exhibit at the Silverton Bigfoot Museum (yes, I've been there!).
Hopefully this spurs a new exhibit at the Silverton Bigfoot Museum (yes, I've been there!).
Monday Dog Jog
Easy 4.5 miles with the dog in Red Rock Canyon, 45 minutes. Still hungover from Saturday.
Sunday, February 19, 2012
week in review
71.8 miles. Little weird since Manitou Mardi Gras pretty much rendered my weekend worthless, running wise. Good long run on Friday, nice hill workout on Barr Trail on Thursday. Ran to work on Tuesday and took a rest day Saturday, so I'm still on the weekly schedule there.
Only one day at the regular gym, zero trips to the rock gym.
Also got in 2.5 hours of hot yoga. Think I got a few people drunk off the gin fumes tonight.
Only one day at the regular gym, zero trips to the rock gym.
Also got in 2.5 hours of hot yoga. Think I got a few people drunk off the gin fumes tonight.
Waldo Canyon
Hungover as hell but the dog wanted a good run. 7.5 miles in Waldo. Didn't wear a watch, so I'll give myself a 1:20.
Saturday, February 18, 2012
Friday, February 17, 2012
Friday
22 rough miles today. Battling a cold and had issues breating (good Hardrock training!), so the pace was pretty slow, even by my standards. Garden trails, up Rampart Range Road, down Williams Canyon, then Intemann all the way home. Lots of climbing. Good times.
Booked the campsite for Havasupai Falls today.
Got my first pair of tix for Red Rocks as well. Blues Traveler with Fitz & The Tantrums. This will be the sixth consecutive July 4th I'm at the Traveler show.
Booked the campsite for Havasupai Falls today.
Got my first pair of tix for Red Rocks as well. Blues Traveler with Fitz & The Tantrums. This will be the sixth consecutive July 4th I'm at the Traveler show.
Thursday, February 16, 2012
W's
The dog and I had a nice run from the start line of the BTMR to the top of the W's (ran the entire way up Barr Trail from the TH, not the usual Pikes Peak/BTMR route all the way up Ruxton). 31:20 up. Good jog, though certainly not a PR type effort. 4.1 miles on the run, one hour.
I last ran BTMR in 2007, and hit the top of the W's in 23:17, on my way to Barr Camp in just under 1:17. My time that year was 2:01:11, so I'd like to drop 1:12 off that time this year.
I last ran BTMR in 2007, and hit the top of the W's in 23:17, on my way to Barr Camp in just under 1:17. My time that year was 2:01:11, so I'd like to drop 1:12 off that time this year.
Wednesday, February 15, 2012
Bingo Burger!
Noakes has changed his views on carbs. This is my third massive bacon cheeseburger in less than 24 hours, does this make me a paleo guy?
dog jog
AM - Beautiful morning in Red Rock Canyon. Easy six with the dog, 62 minutes.
PM - Night run on the Garden roads. 9.1 miles, 1:25.
PM - Night run on the Garden roads. 9.1 miles, 1:25.
Tuesday, February 14, 2012
commute #7
7.4 miles, 64 minutes. Hated to skip the track, but today was the only day I could run to work. Pueblo (Bingo Burger!) tomorrow and I'm off on Friday.
Monday, February 13, 2012
creekfront property
Just found out the big concrete bayou thing that divides 31st Street has a name. Camp Creek. A reporter from KRCC is poking around about the dry waterway. His e-mail said he is "interested in its history, its lore (car crashes, wildlife, sightings, etc.), and it's future." In the summer, we use the ditch to get to and from the Red Rock Lounge, including the three block long tunnel that dumps you out into Fountain Creek. And we did run laps around the north part of the ditch for the CRUD Krispy Kreme Challenge. But other than that I can't imagine anything exciting has ever happened regarding the creek.
The machete drama is over. Or is it?
More talk on the high fee of NYC over here. I feel it's a fair cost, considering they close off the biggest city in the world for you. But hey, if you want to give it up, like that New York chick who really sticks it to the RD by doing CIM ($85) instead, be my guest. FYI, the Marine Corps Marthon, which I hope to do someday, is definitely not the only marathon in the country with an entry fee below 100 bones.
The machete drama is over. Or is it?
More talk on the high fee of NYC over here. I feel it's a fair cost, considering they close off the biggest city in the world for you. But hey, if you want to give it up, like that New York chick who really sticks it to the RD by doing CIM ($85) instead, be my guest. FYI, the Marine Corps Marthon, which I hope to do someday, is definitely not the only marathon in the country with an entry fee below 100 bones.
No Name Creek
Took the dog up to No Name Creek. Pushed hard on the way up, but it still took me an hour. I need to get into climbing shape, that run killed me. Didn't help that I dressed like it was 15F, but it was probably mid-40s in Manitou today. Easy run back down, with some bonus mileage on the Ute Pass trail to get to two hours.
week in review
Sunday - 14.5 miles, three hours. I heard I passed out on the kitchen floor Saturday night, so the hangover slowed me down a bit.
70.9 miles on the week. Little lower than I wanted, thanks to mother nature reminding us that the Front Range can still get some winter weather.
This week will be a bit low as well. $100 is being selfish and forcing me into some non-running activities on Tuesday, and of course Manitou Mardi Gras never helps me on the long runs.
Worked a shift at Trinity last night. Got to try some stuff from Crooked Stave, and I even got to drink a pint of Buddha Nuvo, which is normally a bit out of my price range at $38 a bottle (less than two pints in a bottle, FYI). Meh. I know a lot of brewer types get boners over stuff like that, but I like beers that taste like beer, not wine. As usual, Urban Dictionary puts it best:
70.9 miles on the week. Little lower than I wanted, thanks to mother nature reminding us that the Front Range can still get some winter weather.
This week will be a bit low as well. $100 is being selfish and forcing me into some non-running activities on Tuesday, and of course Manitou Mardi Gras never helps me on the long runs.
Worked a shift at Trinity last night. Got to try some stuff from Crooked Stave, and I even got to drink a pint of Buddha Nuvo, which is normally a bit out of my price range at $38 a bottle (less than two pints in a bottle, FYI). Meh. I know a lot of brewer types get boners over stuff like that, but I like beers that taste like beer, not wine. As usual, Urban Dictionary puts it best:
Those individuals who regard any beer that they do not drink as Beer snobs are tedious bores, assuming that any beer which doesn't meet their definition of "adequately pretentious" is drunk out of ignorance.
"Here, have this Pacifico."
"I don't drink goat piss. Give me a Schteupereiner - warm! With a fork and knife!" "It's 104 degrees out." "So?" "We don't have any Schteupereiner. All we have is this, which our daughter brought home from college. It's some kind of microbrew from Oregon, something called "Neu Dungcastle Pine Chocolate Honey Garlic Walnut Porter." "Does it cost at least $12.00 for a six pack?" "I don't know. It looks like she just bought the bottle for...it looks like $8.00." "Yeah, gimme that. You are philistines, the lot of you! And make sure you give me a room temperature glass! I don't want any condensation on those chilled glasses you keep around watering down my beer!" "Here you go!" "THAT....is a PILSENER GLASS. Are you trying to start shit?" "You sir, are a motherfucking beer snob - a relentless elitist of poor character and abject dicketry. And now, you die. ENGARDE!"  |
Sunday, February 12, 2012
Saturday
Friggin' cold yesterday. 16F. With some wind. Two hour run, 12.4 miles on the Santa Fe trail.
They caught the machete guy.
They caught the machete guy.
Friday, February 10, 2012
Friday the 13th part XXV, Jason Takes Pleasant Valley
Believe it or not, there are reports of a machete toting psycho loose in the Pleasant Valley neighborhood.
First this. And then this, with pics that look suspiciously like Muzz. And then this morning there were reports of a the guy, with a machete, near Amanda's Fonda. Police searched the area but didn't find him.
Sorry $100, no sex for a while. Because that's when you get killed!
And, for more shits and giggles at our expense, this crap is also going on.
Thursday, February 09, 2012
elite CRUD training
Cheyenne Canon
Late start, so I could only go up to the green gate at High Drive. Hit the gate at 35 minutes, so no record was gonna be set even had I gone up to the top of High Drive. Six miles, just over one hour.
Switching to Barr Trail for the Thursday morning workout. The Canon workouts just don't quite fit. To make it work, I need to get up at 4:30AM, and that just isn't going to happen. Besides, the dog has been asking for more miles, and she'll be able to tag along on Barr Trail.
Started reading The Long Walk last night. Pretty solid book so far, and I'm surprised it hasn't gotten more notice among the ultrarunning crowd. There is actually some debate over whether or not the story is true. The Lance lovers are saying, "Rawicz has done more for Siberian gulag victim awareness than anyone else, so he should get a free pass to lie" while everyone else is just enjoying a good book.
Switching to Barr Trail for the Thursday morning workout. The Canon workouts just don't quite fit. To make it work, I need to get up at 4:30AM, and that just isn't going to happen. Besides, the dog has been asking for more miles, and she'll be able to tag along on Barr Trail.
Started reading The Long Walk last night. Pretty solid book so far, and I'm surprised it hasn't gotten more notice among the ultrarunning crowd. There is actually some debate over whether or not the story is true. The Lance lovers are saying, "Rawicz has done more for Siberian gulag victim awareness than anyone else, so he should get a free pass to lie" while everyone else is just enjoying a good book.
Wednesday, February 08, 2012
Commute #6
AM - Easy 6.4 miles to work, one hour. Very productive, I returned a library book, dropped a netflix movie at the post office, and paid the interweb bill while on the run.
PM - 7.0 miles home, 68 minutes. Stays light enough now that I can get a lap around Prospect Lake before heading home. At least if I'm attacked I'll be able to get a description of the perp.
Beer saves a big run. Mmmmm, beer.
Think I got all of the four people who read this blog on the new reader thing. Let me know if I'm missing anyone. I do most of my blog reading on google now (it gets through the filter at work), so that's the reason my smart ass comments have been lacking the past few months.
PM - 7.0 miles home, 68 minutes. Stays light enough now that I can get a lap around Prospect Lake before heading home. At least if I'm attacked I'll be able to get a description of the perp.
Beer saves a big run. Mmmmm, beer.
Think I got all of the four people who read this blog on the new reader thing. Let me know if I'm missing anyone. I do most of my blog reading on google now (it gets through the filter at work), so that's the reason my smart ass comments have been lacking the past few months.
Monday, February 06, 2012
HAIL TO PITT!
Two more Pitt grads admitted to the NFL Hall of Fame, Curtis Martin and Chris Doleman. Check out this stat:
Hall of Famers by School:
Southern Cal 11
Notre Dame 10
Pitt 8
Michigan 8
Ohio State 8
Alabama 7
Hall of Famers by School:
Southern Cal 11
Notre Dame 10
Pitt 8
Michigan 8
Ohio State 8
Alabama 7
Super Half pics
Couple 'o pics from yesterday. Ended up outkicking the dude in the bright coat over the final quarter mile.
Super Half
1:28:17. Blech. I'm never too upset with a sub 90, but disappointed in how I raced today. Was on pace for a PR at mile five, 32:30, and in 5th place there. But mentally I pussed out between mile five and mile eleven. Was running a lot closer to seven minute miles than six thirty miles. Was passed at mile eleven to fall back to 10th place, but finally the sand all fell out of my vag and I rallied back to 9th.
I think I'm pretty close to a big half marathon PR though. A few more races and I'll be there. Hoping to PR twice in April, at Platte River and then the next week at the Free State 100K.
80 miles on the week, with one rest day. Was going to get more at the Barr Trail run on Sunday night, but since it was already a big mileage week I got drunk instead. To show how much I care about football when the Steelers aren't in it, I watched Shameless instead of the Super Bowl.
This morning was an easy three miles with $100 and the dog in Red Rock Canyon.
Big kudos to the Rocky folks, CO did pretty well out there. Think Andy W is still on his last lap though...
Alberto Contador, guilty. He should start hashing, "Tainted Beef" would make a great hash name. Loser.
I think I'm pretty close to a big half marathon PR though. A few more races and I'll be there. Hoping to PR twice in April, at Platte River and then the next week at the Free State 100K.
80 miles on the week, with one rest day. Was going to get more at the Barr Trail run on Sunday night, but since it was already a big mileage week I got drunk instead. To show how much I care about football when the Steelers aren't in it, I watched Shameless instead of the Super Bowl.
This morning was an easy three miles with $100 and the dog in Red Rock Canyon.
Big kudos to the Rocky folks, CO did pretty well out there. Think Andy W is still on his last lap though...
Alberto Contador, guilty. He should start hashing, "Tainted Beef" would make a great hash name. Loser.
Saturday, February 04, 2012
Falcon Trail
Awesome 17 miler with CRUD this morning. Love the Air Force Academy Falcon Trail, even when it's covered with snow. 3.5 hours.
Friday, February 03, 2012
top 20...
...thousand!
My PR 2:53:10 was the 19,083rd fastest men's marathon of 2011. No wonder I get free shoes now. Ultrarunning superstar Nick's 2:36:11 at the same race didn't even get him in the top five grand, he was good for 5287th place.
Seriously, there's a list. See it here. Every marathon below 3:30:00. Ryan Hall is #7.
Thanks to Wiley (unranked) for the tip.
My PR 2:53:10 was the 19,083rd fastest men's marathon of 2011. No wonder I get free shoes now. Ultrarunning superstar Nick's 2:36:11 at the same race didn't even get him in the top five grand, he was good for 5287th place.
Seriously, there's a list. See it here. Every marathon below 3:30:00. Ryan Hall is #7.
Thanks to Wiley (unranked) for the tip.
Thursday, February 02, 2012
new kicks
Canon
Little slow this week. Andy wasn't there to pull me along (he was in bed) and it was pitch black outside (forgot a flashlignt). And my vagina hurt. 45:50 to the top, 1:26 for the 8.2 mile out-and-back.
Supposed to snow somethin' fierce while I'm on the Incline tonight. Good times!
Supposed to snow somethin' fierce while I'm on the Incline tonight. Good times!
Wednesday, February 01, 2012
local shit
Easy 5.3 miles home from work. Finally recovered from the Monday long run.
Couple 'o e-mails concerning the recent crime wave near Red Rock Lounge. Some of the quotes:
"Just left Safeway and noticed that they have officers on HORSES over there today. Another thing that I thought of when I was in the bathroom at Safeway was the attempted rape in THAT bathroom a few weeks ago."
"I was just at the Safeway in Red Rocks. As I left, two horse mounted Sheriff's deputies were visiting with people who appeared to be loitering there. We can be grateful for their presence."
So I guess I'll have to watch out for horse shit when stumbling to/from the Lounge. We even got an official reply from COS Police:
"We are currently working on issues around Red Rocks Shopping Center. The Homeless Outreach Team has been in the area a good deal, and the Motorcycle Unit will be sending Officers to work in the area. In reference to panhandling, if the person is on the sidewalk, they are not violating any laws and we cannot do anything about them being there. Case law has dictated that panhandling is protected as Freedom of Speech."
Again, this is a pretty safe neighborhood. My guess, knowing the folks around here, is that they are more worried about having, gasp, homeless people in the vicinity, then they are worried about crime. The baseball bat thing was the first violent crime in the area since I've been here.
And this is the first I've heard about the Safeway rape, and I couldn't dig up anything about it on the Gazette. Was probably just O'Day hitting on some fat chick...
Couple 'o e-mails concerning the recent crime wave near Red Rock Lounge. Some of the quotes:
"Just left Safeway and noticed that they have officers on HORSES over there today. Another thing that I thought of when I was in the bathroom at Safeway was the attempted rape in THAT bathroom a few weeks ago."
"I was just at the Safeway in Red Rocks. As I left, two horse mounted Sheriff's deputies were visiting with people who appeared to be loitering there. We can be grateful for their presence."
So I guess I'll have to watch out for horse shit when stumbling to/from the Lounge. We even got an official reply from COS Police:
"We are currently working on issues around Red Rocks Shopping Center. The Homeless Outreach Team has been in the area a good deal, and the Motorcycle Unit will be sending Officers to work in the area. In reference to panhandling, if the person is on the sidewalk, they are not violating any laws and we cannot do anything about them being there. Case law has dictated that panhandling is protected as Freedom of Speech."
Again, this is a pretty safe neighborhood. My guess, knowing the folks around here, is that they are more worried about having, gasp, homeless people in the vicinity, then they are worried about crime. The baseball bat thing was the first violent crime in the area since I've been here.
And this is the first I've heard about the Safeway rape, and I couldn't dig up anything about it on the Gazette. Was probably just O'Day hitting on some fat chick...
January
Easy Incline last night, ended the month with 305.5 miles. Just over 59 hours of running. Four rest days, one per week. Nice, solid month to ease back into things.
Hoping for a similar effort for February. Will shoot for another 300 miles, then start the big Hardrock buildup.
Started the month off with commute #5. Five miles in 44:06, not too shabby coming off a blazing 10:02 first mile.
Hoping for a similar effort for February. Will shoot for another 300 miles, then start the big Hardrock buildup.
Started the month off with commute #5. Five miles in 44:06, not too shabby coming off a blazing 10:02 first mile.
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