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.
Wednesday, February 29, 2012
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
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