Saturday, November 14, 2009
20
Awesome run in crappy weather. 20 miles in 2:39:40. Hit the half marathon mark in 1:39 flat then slowed down to save something for Route 66. Good company with Charlie and BLOS actually getting up before noon on a weekend for once.
rocky
Cool pic I stole off facebook. Tony is on the right, shortly after running 13:32 for 100 miles at Rocky Raccoon! Joe P, the Austin trail runner who played a huge part in my switch from roads to trails, is in the middle. On the left is the second hottest chick in running. Notice the blood, she actually had to wrestle an alligator during the run, and she still won in 14:57.
Incline happy hour
One of our biggest groups ever! Good times! 5.5 miles in 1:29:14, though that doesn't count the time chillin' on the top with a PBR.
Thursday, November 12, 2009
name that beer
Trinity employees are being asked to help name Jason's newest brew, thought I'd throw it out here for some help. Reminds me of some of my ex-girlfriends, since the description includes the words "huge," "gigantic," and "enormous."
Here's a description of the beer:
XXXXX. Imperial Stout. Just in time to keep you warm during the colder
months of winter! It’s body is huge, it’s dark malt character is huge, it’s hop
profile is gigantic, and it’s ABV is enormous. It’s basically everything that you
would expect from a noteworthy Imperial Stout, and more! We age this beer
on fresh Madagascar Vanilla Beans, Dagoba Cacao Nibbs, and French Oak. 10.5% ABV
Any suggestions I get from the peanut gallery may receive a sweet Soul Runners t-shirt.
Here's a description of the beer:
XXXXX. Imperial Stout. Just in time to keep you warm during the colder
months of winter! It’s body is huge, it’s dark malt character is huge, it’s hop
profile is gigantic, and it’s ABV is enormous. It’s basically everything that you
would expect from a noteworthy Imperial Stout, and more! We age this beer
on fresh Madagascar Vanilla Beans, Dagoba Cacao Nibbs, and French Oak. 10.5% ABV
Any suggestions I get from the peanut gallery may receive a sweet Soul Runners t-shirt.
CRUD hill climb
Had visions of not only a sub 40 but also an all time PR on the climb today, but I guess staying out at the Legion way past my bedtime put an end to those pipe dreams. Up in 42:57, barely holding off a hard charging Rich M for the win.
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
canya canon results
Wednesday AM
Nice, easy run through the Garden this morning. 60 minutes, 6.4 miles. Bit sore from those 200's last night, but nothing too serious.
Over 2700 miles for the year. 50 days to do 300 miles, no problem there. Starting to wonder what number I should go for next year?
Over 2700 miles for the year. 50 days to do 300 miles, no problem there. Starting to wonder what number I should go for next year?
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
sprinting
Got to the CC track tonight only to find the soccer team using the back stretch. So, inspired by this article showing me that Usain Bolt is getting lazy, I decided to blast through some 200 meter repeats. Mile warm up, 8 x 200m with 200m recovery, mile cool down. Didn't bother timing the intervals, but I'm guessing I was probably around 36 to 37 seconds each. 4.3 miles total, 38:57. I'll pass 2700 miles tomorrow morning.
A warning to Mr. Bolt. I'm less than 17 seconds away from your 200 meter world record. I don't know much about sprinting, but seeing as as I took over seven hours off my Hardrock time in one year I don't see why taking a measley 17 seconds off a time would be that hard. You better get your ass back on the track!
hiking
Been following the adventures of Andy Skurka ever since he gave a talk at the Desert RATS 50 miler. Check out his latest hike! Holy shit!
I love "The Purpose" section of the description, and will be amending it into something I can send to all the team-in-training types who hit me up for money so they can go run the Sydney marathon or whatever vacation they want me to fund under the disguise of curing some disease.
However, it should be pointed out that Katie and I once discovered PBR Light in the back of Mr. Skurka's truck while parked in Leadville (I swear we weren't stalking him). What the hell is up with that? The guy hikes thousands of miles all over the globe and still prefers light beer?
I love "The Purpose" section of the description, and will be amending it into something I can send to all the team-in-training types who hit me up for money so they can go run the Sydney marathon or whatever vacation they want me to fund under the disguise of curing some disease.
However, it should be pointed out that Katie and I once discovered PBR Light in the back of Mr. Skurka's truck while parked in Leadville (I swear we weren't stalking him). What the hell is up with that? The guy hikes thousands of miles all over the globe and still prefers light beer?
Tues AM
Nice fartlek workout with the PPRR Sunrise Striders. Warm up to Bear Creek Park, then a good paced run, hammering all the hills. 58:18, 7.4 miles.
Monday, November 09, 2009
mark your calendars
Was having a few pints with Gordo the other day, and he suggested running the New Orleans Mardi Gras marathon in 2011. I couldn't think of any reason not to, so I threw my hat in. Does anyone know the world record for highest BAC to complete a marathon?
and then there were three...
Made the cut to the final three people for the free rego into TransRockies! I'd be running with an active duty green beret, which would be super cool. Haven't been told much about it, but I believe it's to raise awareness for the Wounded Warrior Project. In fact, after some super sleuthy internet research, I believe my partner would be this guy.
I volunteered only using my Army background, but a few days ago I finally received my honorable discharge from the Air Force. Few years late, but better late than never I guess.
I volunteered only using my Army background, but a few days ago I finally received my honorable discharge from the Air Force. Few years late, but better late than never I guess.
HAIL TO PITT!
Pitt has moved up to #9 in the coaches poll and #8 in the AP poll! Woohooo!
Please note that we are currently ahead of the following teams:
Ohio State
USC
Penn State
Wisconsin
West Virginia
Please note that we are currently ahead of the following teams:
Ohio State
USC
Penn State
Wisconsin
West Virginia
Canya Canon 6K
Had one of my better races in a while at the Canon hill climb on Sunday. People said your finish time is typically whatever your current 10K race fitness is, so I was expecting around 42 minutes. Nailed it in 37:44. Beat fellow CRUD runner Rick H for the first time ever. Think I might have finished in the top ten, but I haven't seen results posted. I managed to run the whole thing (no small feat considering how drunk I got at the Kimchi hash on Saturday) despite some comically steep sections. What a beautiful trail!
Great time afterwards, we killed two kegs of Bristol and then headed to the brewery until they kicked us out at 6PM. Awesome way to spend a Sunday!
Great time afterwards, we killed two kegs of Bristol and then headed to the brewery until they kicked us out at 6PM. Awesome way to spend a Sunday!
Friday, November 06, 2009
quote of the day
"I drink too much. The last time I gave a urine sample it had an olive in it."
-Rodney Dangerfield
-Rodney Dangerfield
done
Decided to give up my Friday night DD gig. Had some more issues with the douchebag dispatch guy and it just wasn't worth the trouble. I'll be replaced quickly, as Fort Carson now gives promotion points for soldiers helping out with the program.
incline happy hour
First time up the incline for a while for me. Dare I say I've become so lame that I haven't climbed the railroad since before Hardrock? Yikes, no wonder my vagina has been bleeding so bad lately.
Very slow night, took time to enjoy the sights. It's dark by 5:30PM now but the stars were out and the view of the Springs was awesome.
Did a fantastic job of actually staying somewhat sober, having a few beers at Kinfolk's and then showing off my will power by actually passing up the Royal Tavern! Of course, I had to celebrate that monumental occasion by having a beer at the Townhouse. Roger, the owner, was there having a West Point reunion and was buying jager all night. So much for a hangover free Friday.
5.5 miles, 1:31:44.
Thursday, November 05, 2009
Thurs AM - CRUD hill climb
Good run up Cheyenne Canon this morning. Gorgeous conditions, a far cry from the torture these runs become once winter weather sets in. Made it to the top in 40:36, not too shabby for the first run of the year. Total run was 8.4 miles, 1:14:58.
The usual suspects skipped this workout to stay in bed. Paul D, Fast Eddy, Keith, Justin. Look for me to have a big year against those slackers!
The usual suspects skipped this workout to stay in bed. Paul D, Fast Eddy, Keith, Justin. Look for me to have a big year against those slackers!
Wednesday, November 04, 2009
Wednesday PM
Very easy hour run along the Sinton and Santa Fe trails. 6.5 miles. Monument creek was especially putrid tonight. Followed the run with an hour of hot yoga and followed that with some brews.
Big hill day tomorrow! CRUD hill climb in the AM and Incline happy hour in the PM! Hooray for mountains!
slow day at work...
...so I updated all four of my blogs. Even gave each and every one of 'em their own special place in the links to the right.
next A wave attempt?
Leaning towards running the Turkey Trot 5K at Cottonwood Park on November 27th for my next attempt at a Bolder Boulder A wave qualifier. I'd love to try at the Briargate Turkey Trot on the 26th, but the PPRR usually shame me into volunteering at that one.
But I'll always remember, there's only one real race on Thanksgiving day!
But I'll always remember, there's only one real race on Thanksgiving day!
fall series
Just got the latest issue of Colorado Runner, and they named the Pikes Peak Road Runners Fall Series as their series of the year! A lot of good people put in a lot of volunteer hours to make this series happen, nice to see them get their due.
Other good pics:
Best half marathon - Platte River
Best non-ultra trail race - Pikes Peak Marathon and Ascent
Gotta question the best ultra pick of Collegiate Peaks (and Greenland 50K last year?). No problem with either of the races, I've done them both several times and will probably do both again this year. But they're hardly the highlight of the season. Though CP will improve this year due to Eddyline Brewing opening up right at the finish line. The voters aren't too out there though, Leadville and the San Juan Solstice have won this award in the past.
Other good pics:
Best half marathon - Platte River
Best non-ultra trail race - Pikes Peak Marathon and Ascent
Gotta question the best ultra pick of Collegiate Peaks (and Greenland 50K last year?). No problem with either of the races, I've done them both several times and will probably do both again this year. But they're hardly the highlight of the season. Though CP will improve this year due to Eddyline Brewing opening up right at the finish line. The voters aren't too out there though, Leadville and the San Juan Solstice have won this award in the past.
Tuesday, November 03, 2009
Carpenter wins election
From the Gazette:
In the Ward 3 race, runner Matt Carpenter was winning easily. Carpenter had 77 percent to 29 percent for his opponent, innkeeper Karen Cullen.
Carpenter credited his victory to literally running the ward.
“I thought it was a small enough ward that I could go around and talk to constituents and see what they were feeling,” Carpenter said. “I didn’t pull a list of registered voters; I wanted to talk to everyone.”
Carpenter noted the defeat of ballot measure 2C, which was losing by about 2 to 1 in early returns in Colorado Springs would affect Manitou as well.
Looking toward January , Carpenter said he really thought he could “hit the ground running."
"I’ve been going to council meetings forever," he said. "The only thing that will change is which side of the dais I’m sitting on. My number one thing is to get back to where everybody in Manitou has a voice again.”
And in other mountain town election news, Breckenridge has legalized marijuana!
800s
I usually get about 40 minutes between work and the 1.5 hour hot yoga on Tuesdays. I usually just go for a short jog to pass the time. Tonight I decided to hit the CC track. Was able to get in 4 x 800 meters, with a 400 meter jog in between. Hit 2:56, 2:54, 2:53, and 2:50. Not my best workout ever, but a lot better than a lame 3.5 mile 40 minute run trying to avoid the Jack Quinn's walking and water club. Plus, the CC women's soccer team was out there practicing!
fight club!
Someone asked me after the run/hike/sufferfest on Sunday if my severe hangover and poor performance in the race should indicate to me that I may have a drinking problem. I said, "you know, in a week, nobody will remember the fall series. In a decade, we'll still probably be talking about how much fun we had that Halloween weekend."
Included in that fun was this epic video I took of the heavyweight fight between BLOS and Brooks at Nacheaux's house around 3:30AM.
Included in that fun was this epic video I took of the heavyweight fight between BLOS and Brooks at Nacheaux's house around 3:30AM.
slowly getting better
Mon PM - 8.5 miles with the Trinity Soul Runners. Great first half but had to stop to shit FOUR times over the last four miles! Three times in the Garden and once at the Loaf-n-jug. Sheesh. Still finished the run in 1:12:33, not too shabby considering. Definitely a TSR record that will be around for a long time.
Tues AM - nice ten miler with the PPRR Sunrise Striders. 7 miles at a slight tempo pace through Bear Creek Park, then three miles cool down. 1:21:35. Still not feeling 100%, but improving with each day.
Damn, that stupid punch was rough!
Tues AM - nice ten miler with the PPRR Sunrise Striders. 7 miles at a slight tempo pace through Bear Creek Park, then three miles cool down. 1:21:35. Still not feeling 100%, but improving with each day.
Damn, that stupid punch was rough!
Monday, November 02, 2009
vote!
Don't forget to vote tomorrow. I've already voted early by mail, but didn't tell anyone around the office that, so now I can take our company mandated two hours of "administrative time" to go for a long run. Democracy rocks!
Lots of crap going on in Colorado Springs. But it was relatively boring in Manitou. I didn't even get to vote for Matt C, since I don't live in his ward.
Lots of crap going on in Colorado Springs. But it was relatively boring in Manitou. I didn't even get to vote for Matt C, since I don't live in his ward.
HAIL TO PITT!
My Panthers keep moving up. Currently ranked 14th in both the coaches poll and AP poll, and 13th in the BCS rankings.
Big final month looming. Shouldn't have any problems with Syracuse, but then Notre Dame, Cincinnati, and WVU close out the season.
Big final month looming. Shouldn't have any problems with Syracuse, but then Notre Dame, Cincinnati, and WVU close out the season.
50K
Tony passed 50,000 lifetime miles over the weekend. Wish his total would be about 25 miles higher as I would have loved to see him get the record at Leadville.
No idea how far I've gone since I started running back in 1989. If I had to guess, I would think I've averaged at least 2000 miles per year since then. That's less than 40 miles a week, so that number is probably higher, but I've never kept a log until recently. So maybe just over 40,000 miles?
No idea how far I've gone since I started running back in 1989. If I had to guess, I would think I've averaged at least 2000 miles per year since then. That's less than 40 miles a week, so that number is probably higher, but I've never kept a log until recently. So maybe just over 40,000 miles?
October
Very low month, filled with rest days. Figured I'd take a lower mileage month now since it's about time to ramp up again.
195.8 miles, 42:35:56.
195.8 miles, 42:35:56.
mon AM
Still feeling the effects of the weekend, but slowly getting better. 6 miles through Red Rock Canyon, 64:58.
fall series #3
Horrible effort due to a weekend long drinking binge. Durango pub crawl on Thursday night, a mountain brewery crawl on Friday, and a booze filled halloween drunk-a-thon on Saturday. I'm going to slap nacheaux next time I see her for that everclear kool aid stuff. Needless to say, most of the fall series was a slow hike for me. Katie beat me, and I even had to surge at the end to beat Happy Sock and the guy with the broken femur.
6.2 miles, 1:19:28, 204th out of 217 men. Ouch!
6.2 miles, 1:19:28, 204th out of 217 men. Ouch!
manitou 5K
Group shot from the Manitou 5K. Can't believe I didn't win something for my traffic cone costume.
Sunday, November 01, 2009
Saturday, October 31, 2009
beer
Great showing last night. Picked up growlers from Silverton, Horsefly, Gunnison, Amica's, and McClellan's. The Ourayle House was closed (though I did enjoy a bomber of PBR with Ouray hasher 8 Yellow Snow while I was there), Colorado Boy was closed, and the Smuggler's in Montrose didn't sell growlers. Helluva drive back, I think the road between Durango and Ridgeway must be the most beautiful drive in the country.
I plan on doing another one of these types of parties next time I hit Grand Junction. Who knows, maybe a Denver and a Boulder shindig as well.
Speaking of breweries, there's a new one opening up the pass in Woodland Park! See the beta here.
Friday, October 30, 2009
quote of the day
"High octane beer and our high altitude can wreck havoc on a Texan."
-Mitch Kunce, brewer at The Library Sports Grille & Brewery in Laramie, WY
Gonna hit quite a few breweries on my way home. Silverton brewery. Ourayle house. Colorado Boy. Horsefly. Gunnisson. Rumor has it that there is a new brewery in Ridgeway, and I will be looking into that as well.
And, of course, I'll be drinking PBR at Moonlight Pizza.
Life is good.
-Mitch Kunce, brewer at The Library Sports Grille & Brewery in Laramie, WY
Gonna hit quite a few breweries on my way home. Silverton brewery. Ourayle house. Colorado Boy. Horsefly. Gunnisson. Rumor has it that there is a new brewery in Ridgeway, and I will be looking into that as well.
And, of course, I'll be drinking PBR at Moonlight Pizza.
Life is good.
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
easy Wednesday
Very short and easy today. 4.1 miles, 34:11. Sub zero temps and heavy snow in Durango. And I forgot to pack long pants. But I can't whine too much, I saw a guy fly fishing in the Animas river!
upcoming races
Lots of good, and thankfully short, races coming up. Hope to get some speed back into my slow twitch legs before Boston. Still looking for a fast 5K to qualify for the A wave if anyone has any suggestions.
October 31, 2009 - not racing in Boulder, as there isn't any racing allowed
November 1, 2009 - Fall Series III (10K-ish)
November 8, 2009 - Canya Canon 6K
November 15, 2009 - Fall Series IV (7 miles)
November 22, 2009 - Route 66 marathon
December 5, 2009 - Rock Canyon half marathon
January 1, 2010 - Rescue Run 10K
October 31, 2009 - not racing in Boulder, as there isn't any racing allowed
November 1, 2009 - Fall Series III (10K-ish)
November 8, 2009 - Canya Canon 6K
November 15, 2009 - Fall Series IV (7 miles)
November 22, 2009 - Route 66 marathon
December 5, 2009 - Rock Canyon half marathon
January 1, 2010 - Rescue Run 10K
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
Mon/Tues
Monday - easy 8.5 with the Trinity Soul Runners, 1:17:29. I should probably avoid Loaf-n-Jug for a while considering what I did to their bathroom.
Tuesday - 6.6 miles, 1:02:41. Beautiful sunrise in the Garden.
Went over 2600 miles for the year this morning. I need to average a 10K per day for the rest of the year to hit 3000.
Tuesday - 6.6 miles, 1:02:41. Beautiful sunrise in the Garden.
Went over 2600 miles for the year this morning. I need to average a 10K per day for the rest of the year to hit 3000.
Monday, October 26, 2009
urban dictionary
Ultramarathon makes the urban dictionary.
It's the first time I've ever gone to urban dictionary for information not related to disgusting stuff to do to the ladies in bed. Like a dirty sanchez, arabian goggles, or the infamous Cleveland steamer.
Not quite an ultramarathon, but kudos to Nick for bustin' out a 2:42 at the Dublin Marathon today!
| 1.) An insanely bad-ass long run that tests the mental toughness of the world's finest athletes; A supreme test for athletic prowess 2.) the hardest thing a human can do 3.) a run longer than 26.2 miles, although most "ultras" are 50 miles, 100 miles or 100+ miles "He ran an ultramarathon, you've only climbed Mt. Everest once" "There are more Harvard Phd's than Ultramarathoners" |
It's the first time I've ever gone to urban dictionary for information not related to disgusting stuff to do to the ladies in bed. Like a dirty sanchez, arabian goggles, or the infamous Cleveland steamer.
Not quite an ultramarathon, but kudos to Nick for bustin' out a 2:42 at the Dublin Marathon today!
quote of the day
From the Fort Worth Star-Telegram:
"The only thing more complete than Dave Wannstedt’s mustache might be his football team."
"The only thing more complete than Dave Wannstedt’s mustache might be his football team."
yuppie 911
Good article on the downside of those fancy rescue beacon things can be seen here. "Help, I'm in the middle of the Grand Canyon and I've run out of expensive bottled water! Come get me!" Sheesh.
I had to call 911 on a mountain adventure once. But it was to tell S&R that I'm an idiot and I deserve to spend a miserable night at treeline to pay for my stupidity, I didn't want them to come looking for me. See that post here.
I had to call 911 on a mountain adventure once. But it was to tell S&R that I'm an idiot and I deserve to spend a miserable night at treeline to pay for my stupidity, I didn't want them to come looking for me. See that post here.
41.9
Pretty low mileage week with two rest days thrown in, this is sorta a short off-season for me. Kept the quality up though. Good run at Trinity on Monday, great quarter workout on Tuesday, and despite the slow time I was happy with the race on Saturday.
My 19:31 qualifies me for the AA wave at Bolder Boulder. But I think I'm gonna start racing the shorter distances a lot more, so I should get an A wave qualifier before too long.
My 19:31 qualifies me for the AA wave at Bolder Boulder. But I think I'm gonna start racing the shorter distances a lot more, so I should get an A wave qualifier before too long.
Sunday, October 25, 2009
19:31
My quest for the A wave didn't end yesterday. Finished in 19:31. Happy with my effort, I just didn't have the race fitness I needed to finish strong through an uphill and very windy final mile. Hit mile one in 5:50 and mile two in 11:49. Obviously, my third mile was rough. But I pushed hard, and didn't get passed, so I'm happy.
Results are here. I was 15th male, pretty happy with that as a lot of fast guys came out to try and get some prize money. Talked with a lot of them after the race, and all of them said their last mile was really slow due to the conditions.
Kudos to female winner Sarah Haskins for donating her $200 purse back to the Manitou Mineral Springs Foundation!
Big shout out to my buddy Kurt who finished his first race ever! And to Katie, who was goofing off in her costume and still ran her second fastest 5K ever!
Lots of good pics to follow.
Friday, October 23, 2009
slowpokes
Good article in the NY Times on slow runners can be seen here. I'm one of those people who think the marathon has been more hurt than helped by the masses who are running five, six, seven, or even slower marathons. Of course, I've also been called ornery and grumpy. But the average pace of a marathoner has slowed by almost two minutes per mile since 1980. Ugh.
If it were up to me, and someday it will be damnit, I'd make all marathons close after the race clock hits 6:30. That disgustingly slow Oprah-ish time is just under EIB pace, which infantry guys are required to be able to walk while having 50 pounds on their back.
Update: I like this solution a lot better!
If it were up to me, and someday it will be damnit, I'd make all marathons close after the race clock hits 6:30. That disgustingly slow Oprah-ish time is just under EIB pace, which infantry guys are required to be able to walk while having 50 pounds on their back.
Update: I like this solution a lot better!
gossip
Just talked to the peeps at the Leadville store. I was calling about the pair of Smith Optics shades I retardedly left sitting at Twin Lakes inbound during the run. Hoping they were in the lost and found, but no luck. I blame my stupidity on my pacer, he obviously owes me a new pair of sunglasses. But thanks to Fast Eddy, at least a new pair won't set me back too much.
Anywho, we started talking about the big movie last night and I said I thought a movie on the run would be cool. Obviously I'm biased, but I think there would be just as many characters and much more suffering during the 100 mile run than the 100 mile bike.
No dice on a Pb movie, but the lady said that she talked to Lance last night (in Durango, where the pre and post movie talk was conducted), and he said that "Born to Run" is currently being worked on for the big screen. I told her I hope they get Jessica Alba to play the part of Jen Shelton.
Anywho, we started talking about the big movie last night and I said I thought a movie on the run would be cool. Obviously I'm biased, but I think there would be just as many characters and much more suffering during the 100 mile run than the 100 mile bike.
No dice on a Pb movie, but the lady said that she talked to Lance last night (in Durango, where the pre and post movie talk was conducted), and he said that "Born to Run" is currently being worked on for the big screen. I told her I hope they get Jessica Alba to play the part of Jen Shelton.
Thursday, October 22, 2009
daily haiku - 10/22/09
Since my suggestion of living healthy to have a strong immune system didn't go over very well in a room full of fat and lazy people, I dedicated the recent swine flu meeting to creative writing.
where are you swine flu?
I haven't even missed work
I want some days off!
where are you swine flu?
I haven't even missed work
I want some days off!
Thurs AM
Legs were still feeling heavy so even though I dragged my ass out of bed early and showed up to the downtown tempo run, I bagged the hard effort and took it easy. 5.5 miles through Bear Creek Park in 53:23. No run this evening, rest day tomorrow, and then it's time for the 5K!
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
Wednesday PM
Good run tonight in crappy weather. 7 miles, 60:04. North on Santa Fe to Goose Gossage and back, with a little bit of downtown thrown in. Started out very rough, but things got much better the longer I went. PBR and a growler of Trinity afterwards, courtesy of the Colorado Running Company. Might have something in the legs for tomorrow's Bear Creek tempo run.
Hardrock update
Just got this e-mail concerning Hardrock entry:
We've started to get a bunch of emails asking when the entry applications for next summer's Hardrock Hundred will be available. This email will answer that for everyone at once.
The 2010 Hardrock will start on Friday, July 9. The entry fee will be the same as last year ($250). The weighted lottery algorithm and qualification requirements are the same as last year, and can be found at http://www.run100s.com/HR/entryreq.html We are still considering whether any of the newer hundreds should be added to the qualifier list.
The entry application should be available on the website sometime in early November, and the lottery will be held on the weekend of February 5th.
Now for some differences: We decided that this year we will accept entry applications anytime after they are available, rather than only during the month of January (of course, they still need to be received by the lottery day). Also, you will not need to send a check with your entry. After the lottery, those who make it in will have until the end of the month to send in their entry fee. Runners who later get in off the wait list will have two weeks to send us a check.
The Silverton school gym will be undergoing renovation this summer, so we plan to move the start/finish and run headquarters to the Kendell Mtn Ski Hut on the other side of the river.
We've started to get a bunch of emails asking when the entry applications for next summer's Hardrock Hundred will be available. This email will answer that for everyone at once.
The 2010 Hardrock will start on Friday, July 9. The entry fee will be the same as last year ($250). The weighted lottery algorithm and qualification requirements are the same as last year, and can be found at http://www.run100s.com/HR/
The entry application should be available on the website sometime in early November, and the lottery will be held on the weekend of February 5th.
Now for some differences: We decided that this year we will accept entry applications anytime after they are available, rather than only during the month of January (of course, they still need to be received by the lottery day). Also, you will not need to send a check with your entry. After the lottery, those who make it in will have until the end of the month to send in their entry fee. Runners who later get in off the wait list will have two weeks to send us a check.
The Silverton school gym will be undergoing renovation this summer, so we plan to move the start/finish and run headquarters to the Kendell Mtn Ski Hut on the other side of the river.
movie night
Just got my tickets to see this on Thursday night. I'll be at the Hollywood theater up in Focus country. Yes, I'll be sneaking in PBR. Sure wish they'd have done something like this for the real Leadville event - the 100 mile run - as there was much more drama in that event this year.Shelled out $29 for two tickets. Ouch! But I'm not sure this one is gonna make it's way to the dollar theater anytime soon.
It's such a star studded event I'm having trouble deciding what to wear. Should I sport my 2007 finisher sweatshirt, my first 100 mile finish, or go with the 2009 hoodie, showing that I got a big buckle? Such pressure, I sure don't want to end up getting ripped by Joan Rivers on her TV show!
barefoot running
Article on barefoot running in the Dallas Morning News can be seen here. I think it's about 14:59 and counting for the barefoot movement.
I must be some freak of nature due to the fact I've gone over 20 years in normal shoes without getting injured.
I must be some freak of nature due to the fact I've gone over 20 years in normal shoes without getting injured.
Wednesday AM
6 miles, 55:05. Included the Manitou 5K route. That course is not flat or fast by any means. I'm still gonna get my Bolder Boulder A wave qual though.
Should hit 2600 miles by the end of the week.
Should hit 2600 miles by the end of the week.
Tuesday PM
4 miles, 41 minutes. These were not the same legs that carried me to a great track workout earlier in the day. 1.5 hours of hot yoga and beers at Murphy's followed.
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
DD chronicles - Issue III
Night started off real slow. Gave me a chance to check out some bars I normally don't visit.
First trip was to Cowboys East. Holy crap, was I ever out of my element there! Not a big country fan, and certainly not a fan of this bar. I really can't stand places that pay lots of money and go out of their way to look like a dive bar, and that's what this place was. Plus, the music was awful. Maybe next time I'll wear my big belt buckle from Leadville so I'll have some cred. Spent about half an hour here, and if nothing else I felt a lot better about myself after leaving.
Next we headed downtown to Southside Johnny's, probably my second least favorite bar in the Springs. What a cesspool that place is. Lots of dumpy mid-50s divorced women wearing way too little clothing, just like it is every other time I've been forced to go there (usually by dumpy mid-50s divorced hashers who end trail there). Ugh. I needed a shower.
Still no calls, it was now about 11:30PM, so we headed down to Gasoline Alley. Never been here before as it's kinda new. It's sort of the younger rock bar in downtown. Not too shabby, the music was good and the eye candy was all over the place.
Funny thing was happening outside. A group of four high school kids were protesting! Rum Bay is right next door, so there were A LOT of intoxicated people around. One had a big sign that said, "Gays, fornicators, drunkards, you will not inherit the kingdom of the lord." The other three were reading the bible. I need to start bringing my camera on these nights, the scene was unreal.
Soon after this I called dispatch to make sure he had us on the list. I was told to call another number for dispatch. The new number is run by a retired E-6 supply clerk, who doesn't like me because I have long hair and a Dead sticker on my truck. He doesn't know I served and don't have a very high opinion of retired E-6 pogues. He chewed me out for a while about calling the wrong number, which I was never told existed. I think he expected me to be scared of him, so I let the awkward silence go on for a bit before I sarcastically said, "I'm sorry, did you just yell at me?" Then he hung up.
But he called back in a few minutes, acted like nothing happened, and told me a drunkard needed a ride from the Golden Bee. And she was driving a BMW! Woohoo! We roll over to the rich side of town and pick her up. Nice girl, except for the fact that her BMW is one of those station wagon things, and she has Virginia Tech stickers on it. Turns out she was at VT the same time I was at Pitt, so we talk about Michael Vick most of the short drive back to her place. She wasn't too drunk, but she said her husband was a military officer so she didn't want to risk a DUI that could affect his career. Barf.
Next call was to go pick up some drunk GI's in a garage and take them home. Real young, and I find out on the way back they know a hasher friend of mine, who is in the same AF medical unit. So I got some good dirt on her. One of the kids was from Pittsburgh, so we both talked on end, in Pittsburghese, about the greatest city in the world.
Final call of the night is to go grab two more soldiers from downtown. I call one of them when we're in the area and he says he's in a parking garage. We find the garage, but can't find his Saturn. So I call back. I see the back door of a car open and someone falls out. It's our drunks. I get five feet from the car and can smell jager! These two are hammered. It's a short drive to their house and a challenge to keep one awake to give me directions. Finally we make the drop off, and our night is done.
Still haven't developed a very high opinion of the group that does this. They claim the moral high ground, never missing a chance to tell a tearful story about a close and personal drunk driving death. But they also never miss a chance to ask for money. They are doing this to make a living, despite what they tell anyone who will listen. But that's not a bad thing, I guess, as they are getting a lot of drunk people off the roads. But something stinks about the whole operation, I just can't seem to put my finger on what it is.
For the record, I worked from 10PM until 4:20AM, and made $25 in tips.
First trip was to Cowboys East. Holy crap, was I ever out of my element there! Not a big country fan, and certainly not a fan of this bar. I really can't stand places that pay lots of money and go out of their way to look like a dive bar, and that's what this place was. Plus, the music was awful. Maybe next time I'll wear my big belt buckle from Leadville so I'll have some cred. Spent about half an hour here, and if nothing else I felt a lot better about myself after leaving.
Next we headed downtown to Southside Johnny's, probably my second least favorite bar in the Springs. What a cesspool that place is. Lots of dumpy mid-50s divorced women wearing way too little clothing, just like it is every other time I've been forced to go there (usually by dumpy mid-50s divorced hashers who end trail there). Ugh. I needed a shower.
Still no calls, it was now about 11:30PM, so we headed down to Gasoline Alley. Never been here before as it's kinda new. It's sort of the younger rock bar in downtown. Not too shabby, the music was good and the eye candy was all over the place.
Funny thing was happening outside. A group of four high school kids were protesting! Rum Bay is right next door, so there were A LOT of intoxicated people around. One had a big sign that said, "Gays, fornicators, drunkards, you will not inherit the kingdom of the lord." The other three were reading the bible. I need to start bringing my camera on these nights, the scene was unreal.
Soon after this I called dispatch to make sure he had us on the list. I was told to call another number for dispatch. The new number is run by a retired E-6 supply clerk, who doesn't like me because I have long hair and a Dead sticker on my truck. He doesn't know I served and don't have a very high opinion of retired E-6 pogues. He chewed me out for a while about calling the wrong number, which I was never told existed. I think he expected me to be scared of him, so I let the awkward silence go on for a bit before I sarcastically said, "I'm sorry, did you just yell at me?" Then he hung up.
But he called back in a few minutes, acted like nothing happened, and told me a drunkard needed a ride from the Golden Bee. And she was driving a BMW! Woohoo! We roll over to the rich side of town and pick her up. Nice girl, except for the fact that her BMW is one of those station wagon things, and she has Virginia Tech stickers on it. Turns out she was at VT the same time I was at Pitt, so we talk about Michael Vick most of the short drive back to her place. She wasn't too drunk, but she said her husband was a military officer so she didn't want to risk a DUI that could affect his career. Barf.
Next call was to go pick up some drunk GI's in a garage and take them home. Real young, and I find out on the way back they know a hasher friend of mine, who is in the same AF medical unit. So I got some good dirt on her. One of the kids was from Pittsburgh, so we both talked on end, in Pittsburghese, about the greatest city in the world.
Final call of the night is to go grab two more soldiers from downtown. I call one of them when we're in the area and he says he's in a parking garage. We find the garage, but can't find his Saturn. So I call back. I see the back door of a car open and someone falls out. It's our drunks. I get five feet from the car and can smell jager! These two are hammered. It's a short drive to their house and a challenge to keep one awake to give me directions. Finally we make the drop off, and our night is done.
Still haven't developed a very high opinion of the group that does this. They claim the moral high ground, never missing a chance to tell a tearful story about a close and personal drunk driving death. But they also never miss a chance to ask for money. They are doing this to make a living, despite what they tell anyone who will listen. But that's not a bad thing, I guess, as they are getting a lot of drunk people off the roads. But something stinks about the whole operation, I just can't seem to put my finger on what it is.
For the record, I worked from 10PM until 4:20AM, and made $25 in tips.
it's official
Got an e-mail from the Boston Athletic Association this morning!
"This is to notify you that your entry into the 114th Boston Marathon on Monday, April 19, 2010 has been accepted, provided that the information you submitted is accurate."
And don't worry, the information is accurate. The only time I ever lie is when I'm trying to impress women.
"This is to notify you that your entry into the 114th Boston Marathon on Monday, April 19, 2010 has been accepted, provided that the information you submitted is accurate."
And don't worry, the information is accurate. The only time I ever lie is when I'm trying to impress women.
back at it...
Back to the grind.
8.5 miles with the Trinity Soul Runners last night, 68:57. Felt good. Amanda was drunk and got talked into writing a story for the Long Run about her recent Cowtown marathon victory, so stay tuned for that.
This morning was a great run - 14 x 400 meters on the CC track, 200 meter recovery jog in between. Hit 89 and 87 for the first two, then stayed between 84 and 86 until the final three, which I crushed in 80, 77, and 76. Felt great! That A wave qualifier might not be such a pipe dream after all!
8.5 miles with the Trinity Soul Runners last night, 68:57. Felt good. Amanda was drunk and got talked into writing a story for the Long Run about her recent Cowtown marathon victory, so stay tuned for that.
This morning was a great run - 14 x 400 meters on the CC track, 200 meter recovery jog in between. Hit 89 and 87 for the first two, then stayed between 84 and 86 until the final three, which I crushed in 80, 77, and 76. Felt great! That A wave qualifier might not be such a pipe dream after all!
Monday, October 19, 2009
accolade fitness
Decided to drop the rock gym membership and instead opt for trying out the new Accolade Fitness gym near Trinity. Less than three miles from work, so I can get there over lunch. I'll miss the rock climbing, but the other day Katie called me flabby, and then beat me in an arm wrestling match, so I figured it was time to shake things up.
Seems like a good gym, and a steal at 20 bones a month. Plus, they have tanning beds, so I can keep my golden surfer tan all year long.
Seems like a good gym, and a steal at 20 bones a month. Plus, they have tanning beds, so I can keep my golden surfer tan all year long.
Detroit marathon
I think it's been about a decade since I heard any good news at all come from Detroit.
Three deaths in their marathon over the weekend. Yikes.
Three deaths in their marathon over the weekend. Yikes.
Sunday, October 18, 2009
Mt. Davis
Katie and I took a side trip to Mt. Davis, the state highpoint of Pennsylvania, on the recent trip home. Very beautiful place, though not a hard hike. Nice to know the rednecks of PA wouldn't let the fact that a popular hiking trail lies just behind the sign interfere with their right to bear arms.
My third state highpoint, with Oklahoma coming next month.
My third state highpoint, with Oklahoma coming next month.
blech
Horrible run at today's fall series. Just couldn't find the motivation. To make things even worse, I had to stop to take a crap about 3.5 miles into the race. Bet a good ten runners passed me as I was searching for suitable leaves to wipe my ass with (sorry, Brandon, but I wasn't quite willing to make those sacrifices for this race). 53rd overall. 40:45 for 4.5-ish miles.
Matt C was there and took it out hard. The old guy looks to be in pretty decent shape.
Matt C was there and took it out hard. The old guy looks to be in pretty decent shape.
HAIL TO PITT!
Pitt makes a big leap into the polls this week, showing up at #20 in the AP poll and #19 in the coach's poll! Hooray for the mighty wanstache!
off week
Took a well deserved rest week, logging a whopping ten miles (and that's assuming I finish the fall series race this afternoon). Needed the rest, and looking forward to trying to get back some of my old marathon speed.
Tracking BLOS and Brandon at the Denver marathon, their Boston dreams seem to be evaporating over the final miles.
Tracking BLOS and Brandon at the Denver marathon, their Boston dreams seem to be evaporating over the final miles.
Friday, October 16, 2009
ugh
Get a lot of stats thrown my way at work, but this one kinda jumped out at me:
Colorado
Boston hash marathon weekend
Shaping up to be a killer weekend in April, as I'll get to hang with the Boston Hash at their marathon weekend.
And yes, I'm going to hike Mt. Greylock while I'm there!
And yes, I'm going to hike Mt. Greylock while I'm there!
new bar!
Happy days, happy days!
Had some kind of 24 hour bug yesterday, so I bailed on the Incline and attended to my civic duty of checking on the local parks. While walking past the Cliff House, I happened to notice that their recent renovations included a bar! The Red Mountain Bar & Grill is now open for business!
Little bit fancy for me. The inside reminded me of 15C without all the cigars. And it was a little more expensive than any of the other Manitou pubs. But it's always nice to have new drinking options. Best thing about the place is that on Sunday they have free all-you-can-eat wings for the football games (technically it's not free, since there is a two drink minimum to hit the wing buffet, but still worth it).
It will also improve the quality of Manitou pub crawls, since you can cut through the arcade to get there.
I now have 9 bars I can drink at in Manitou, all within half a mile of my house. The American Legion, Stagecoach Inn, the Keg, Townhouse Lounge, the Royal Tavern, Kinfolk's, the Loop, the Ancient Mariner, and the Red Mountain. And sometimes Venue 515.
Had some kind of 24 hour bug yesterday, so I bailed on the Incline and attended to my civic duty of checking on the local parks. While walking past the Cliff House, I happened to notice that their recent renovations included a bar! The Red Mountain Bar & Grill is now open for business!
Little bit fancy for me. The inside reminded me of 15C without all the cigars. And it was a little more expensive than any of the other Manitou pubs. But it's always nice to have new drinking options. Best thing about the place is that on Sunday they have free all-you-can-eat wings for the football games (technically it's not free, since there is a two drink minimum to hit the wing buffet, but still worth it).
It will also improve the quality of Manitou pub crawls, since you can cut through the arcade to get there.
I now have 9 bars I can drink at in Manitou, all within half a mile of my house. The American Legion, Stagecoach Inn, the Keg, Townhouse Lounge, the Royal Tavern, Kinfolk's, the Loop, the Ancient Mariner, and the Red Mountain. And sometimes Venue 515.
Thursday, October 15, 2009
balloon boy
Been following this saga all day. Hope the kid is OK.
Heard of this shortly after reading an article about how the gay marriage issue is in court in California. Seems gay marriage would somehow undermine regular marriage. And yet, to my knowledge, nobody cried when ABC aired a reality series called Wife Swap. I've never seen that show, just like I've never watched any reality TV, but I'm assuming it involved dudes trading out wives. And I won't even get into my pet peeves of serial divorce here. Religious right, why are you not yapping about this? Put down your meth, kick out your gay prostitute, catch up on child support to your three wives, and start complaining! The sacred instutution of marriage is at stake here!
Update - the kid was found. In the attic.
Heard of this shortly after reading an article about how the gay marriage issue is in court in California. Seems gay marriage would somehow undermine regular marriage. And yet, to my knowledge, nobody cried when ABC aired a reality series called Wife Swap. I've never seen that show, just like I've never watched any reality TV, but I'm assuming it involved dudes trading out wives. And I won't even get into my pet peeves of serial divorce here. Religious right, why are you not yapping about this? Put down your meth, kick out your gay prostitute, catch up on child support to your three wives, and start complaining! The sacred instutution of marriage is at stake here!
Update - the kid was found. In the attic.
Tuesday, October 13, 2009
what's next?
Currently sitting at 2533.7 miles for 2009. Shouldn't be a problem getting to 3000 before new year's eve.
Only real race on the horizon is the Route 66 marathon in November. Gonna take some time off from the super long distance stuff and work on running a fast Salida and Boston marathon. Maybe get a Bolder Boulder A wave qual along the way.
Rocky Mountain Slam goal is off for now. No way I coulda finished the Bear, especially since it was a week earlier. Not sure I could finish Hardrock if I did Bighorn first, they're just too close together. The guys who do that series are on a whole different level than I'm at right now. No big heartbreaker for me, as that would leave the door open to run Jemez Mountain and the San Juan Solstice. The one thing I've learned about running 100 milers is that I really, really love running the 50 mile distance.
Only real race on the horizon is the Route 66 marathon in November. Gonna take some time off from the super long distance stuff and work on running a fast Salida and Boston marathon. Maybe get a Bolder Boulder A wave qual along the way.
Rocky Mountain Slam goal is off for now. No way I coulda finished the Bear, especially since it was a week earlier. Not sure I could finish Hardrock if I did Bighorn first, they're just too close together. The guys who do that series are on a whole different level than I'm at right now. No big heartbreaker for me, as that would leave the door open to run Jemez Mountain and the San Juan Solstice. The one thing I've learned about running 100 milers is that I really, really love running the 50 mile distance.
catching up
Been offline for a while. Quick update, I'll post pictures and details soon.
-Oil Creek. Not much to say, other than I was way too slow. I knew going in it wouldn't be pretty, but I was confident I'd finish. Dropped after the third loop, 93 miles, after 27.5 hours. Knew I could easily finish the final eight mile loop well under the 32 hour cutoff, but I wasn't sure it would give Katie and I enough time to get down to the Pittsburgh airport for our flight. It sucks, but I had to walk away. Piss poor planning on my part. Though, in my defense, I originally planned on flying back on Monday before work ruined things.
-Mt. Davis. Katie and I hit the state high point of Pennsylvania. Really cool hike, great views. My third state high point.
-I miss Pittsburgh and am looking forward to the day I move back there. Probably within the next five years. I've decided that my first month there will be spent at a rental room at Jack's on the Southside.
-Great to see family and friends that I haven't seen in a long time. My last trip to PA was in 2003 after returning from Iraq.
-Oil Creek. Not much to say, other than I was way too slow. I knew going in it wouldn't be pretty, but I was confident I'd finish. Dropped after the third loop, 93 miles, after 27.5 hours. Knew I could easily finish the final eight mile loop well under the 32 hour cutoff, but I wasn't sure it would give Katie and I enough time to get down to the Pittsburgh airport for our flight. It sucks, but I had to walk away. Piss poor planning on my part. Though, in my defense, I originally planned on flying back on Monday before work ruined things.
-Mt. Davis. Katie and I hit the state high point of Pennsylvania. Really cool hike, great views. My third state high point.
-I miss Pittsburgh and am looking forward to the day I move back there. Probably within the next five years. I've decided that my first month there will be spent at a rental room at Jack's on the Southside.
-Great to see family and friends that I haven't seen in a long time. My last trip to PA was in 2003 after returning from Iraq.
Sunday, October 11, 2009
Oil Creek - DNF
Really weird DNF this morning. Made it through 93 miles. Plenty of time to finish up before cutoff. But due to having to work on Monday, I had to get a flight out of Pittsburgh, and the latest one was kinda early. So I had to drop at 93 miles in order to make my flight. Weird. Not very happy, but it is what it is. Report will follow soon.
Saturday, October 10, 2009
Oil Creek
JT and Dan at 4:40 this morning before their 100 mile adventure. It rained all night and is drizzling and chilly so far today, so it's one big mud pitt out there. Due to all the bridges in the county being closed for some reason or another, I wasn't able to go to the 15mile aid station. Heard JT made it in 2.5ish hours. Hoping to see him in another hour or so back at the start. Which he will come to and have to leave three more times...yuck!
Friday, October 09, 2009
Oil Creek 100
Chillin' with my dad and Katie at the Blue Canoe brewery in lovely Titusville, PA. They're going to try to update everything live on the web for the race, check it out here if you're interested. And I've also given Katie access to my blog, so check back here for updates.
Monday, October 05, 2009
Pennsylvania
Psyched to be headed back to Pennsylvania. Last time I was there was back in 2004, fresh off a year of searching for WMD's in Iraq.
Tentative schedule:
Tuesday lunch - hot dogs and Old Style in Chicago
Tuesday afternoon - meeting dad and brother at the Cathedral of Learning. Supper at the O. Then driving back to Sunbury.
Wed morning - run. Maybe the dike. Maybe PP&L.
Wed afternoon - back to Pittsburgh to pick up Katie. Drink in South Oakland with Suzy and Layla.
Thurs morning - leave for Mt. Davis, the state highpoint of PA.
Thurs afternoon - leave for Backbone Mountain, the state highpoint of MD.
Thurs evening - back to Sunbury.
Fri morning - run. 4.7.
Fri afternoon - leave for Oil City.
Fri evening - Oil Creek 100 pre race stuff.
Sat 5AM - Oil Creek 100
Sun 2PM - Pittsburgh airport, return to CO.
Tentative schedule:
Tuesday lunch - hot dogs and Old Style in Chicago
Tuesday afternoon - meeting dad and brother at the Cathedral of Learning. Supper at the O. Then driving back to Sunbury.
Wed morning - run. Maybe the dike. Maybe PP&L.
Wed afternoon - back to Pittsburgh to pick up Katie. Drink in South Oakland with Suzy and Layla.
Thurs morning - leave for Mt. Davis, the state highpoint of PA.
Thurs afternoon - leave for Backbone Mountain, the state highpoint of MD.
Thurs evening - back to Sunbury.
Fri morning - run. 4.7.
Fri afternoon - leave for Oil City.
Fri evening - Oil Creek 100 pre race stuff.
Sat 5AM - Oil Creek 100
Sun 2PM - Pittsburgh airport, return to CO.
fat people suck
Another article asking for higher taxes on unhealthy food. Read it here. Johns Hopkins says 75% of Americans will be overweight by 2015 if we don't do something.
PARAB
Went to the Manitou parks and rec board meeting on Tuesday. Working on the budget, fun stuff. But due to upcoming resignations, I'm soon going to be one of the longest serving person on the board (I've been there all of five months) so I had quite the say for the next year. We have a total budget of $200,000. I did get $20,000 put towards finally finishing the hike and bike path, which was the reason I joined in the first place, so the night wasn't a total waste.
Afterwards I went out and got completely shitfaced at the Tavern, Townhouse, and the Keg. That was much more fun than the meeting.
Afterwards I went out and got completely shitfaced at the Tavern, Townhouse, and the Keg. That was much more fun than the meeting.
DD chronicles - Issue II
No shit, there I was, in the parking lot at PT's. And Kelly, who I assumed was a dude, was actually one of the strippers. And she hands me the keys to her Porsche. And she says to me, "it's a long way to my house, but I'll make it a fun ride...."
OK, maybe not. Last Friday I was actually the "chaser," or the guy who drives his vehicle following the drunk's car. So it was kinda lonely and boring.
Lots more trips to Carson. I've been on that post more the times I've DD'd than the entire time I've lived in Colorado. One joe told me that the DD of Colorado Springs business card is now an inspectable item. The kid says, "yeah, if we don't have it in our pocket we hafta do push ups." Made me REAL happy not to have to deal with stupid stuff like that anymore, but hopefully it cuts down on soldiers driving drunk.
Got another call from way down south, damn halfway to Pueblo. We pull up to a house and out walks a drunk soldier, his drunk wife, and their two infant kids. Nice.
Visited Stick's up on Austin Bluffs twice. Always a sketchy place, but this was the last night at the current location, they're moving to a new building, under a new name. So every under 21 person in Colorado Springs was in there chain smoking and boozing. Quite the scene. Nice to have a bar smelling like a bar though.
OK, maybe not. Last Friday I was actually the "chaser," or the guy who drives his vehicle following the drunk's car. So it was kinda lonely and boring.
Lots more trips to Carson. I've been on that post more the times I've DD'd than the entire time I've lived in Colorado. One joe told me that the DD of Colorado Springs business card is now an inspectable item. The kid says, "yeah, if we don't have it in our pocket we hafta do push ups." Made me REAL happy not to have to deal with stupid stuff like that anymore, but hopefully it cuts down on soldiers driving drunk.
Got another call from way down south, damn halfway to Pueblo. We pull up to a house and out walks a drunk soldier, his drunk wife, and their two infant kids. Nice.
Visited Stick's up on Austin Bluffs twice. Always a sketchy place, but this was the last night at the current location, they're moving to a new building, under a new name. So every under 21 person in Colorado Springs was in there chain smoking and boozing. Quite the scene. Nice to have a bar smelling like a bar though.
Brian Sell
Awesome interview with Olympic marathoner Brian Sell over here. He mentions PBR and Hines Ward! FYI, my two mile PR in high school was faster than his...
53.2
Sporadic week, getting in 53.2 miles. Think I've screwed up my taper, I really feel like shit right now. Very tight hamstrings and a general feeling of fatigue. Hashing on my rest day probably didn't help. Tried hitting corepower to recover, but 5:15 of hot yoga over four days hasn't done much. But I'm not worried, as there is no problem in the world that an order of O fries can't solve!
happy ending
No, I'm not talking about the $10 special massage from Nacheaux. The llama lost on Pikes Peak has been rescued! See the story here, or follow the much better coverage at the Out There blog.
fall series
Uninspiring effort at yesterday's Fall Series race. 3.5 miles, 27:26. Been having some tight hamstring issues lately, so I didn't wanna push it here and ruin my chances for Oil Creek. 50th overall, 349 finishers. Congrats to Happy Sock, who, in her third race ever, finally didn't finish in last place. And kudos to Laura as well, I believe this was her first race ever!The hardest effort of my day came from pacing the 1.5 mile middle school race. I had to run a little over a mile in the front so the kiddos wouldn't get lost. Sounds easy, but some of those kids can run! The winner ran 11:51 over hills and trails, and I had to keep in front of him.
Also did an easy four miles through the Garden at the PPRR full moon run.
Great way to spend a Sunday!
Sunday, October 04, 2009
PJ at ACL
On a big Pearl Jam kick lately, thought I'd share this pic one of my friends posted on facebook today. It's from last night's Austin City Limits music festival.
Friday, October 02, 2009
morning run
Hungover as hell, but still managed an easy five miles, 52:22. Garden trails.
Off to sweat out the gin at corepower...
da bears
Does a bear shit in the woods?
Who knows. But one took a nice, healthy dump on my front steps this morning. Probably right after he tore through the garbage can. Took me half an hour to clean the mess up.
Thursday, October 01, 2009
September
Not too shabby a month. Finished with 261.3 miles, 45:48:11. Included two runs of 25 or more miles. Feel like I'm on the verge of really breaking down, which is a great feeling to have entering a taper. Bring on Oil Creek!
For 2009, I'm sitting at 2415.9. Need to average 6.4 miles per day over the rest of the year, shouldn't be a problem. It's a given that I'm going to win a 12 pack from Wiley, but I might hafta step it up to catch this guy.
For 2009, I'm sitting at 2415.9. Need to average 6.4 miles per day over the rest of the year, shouldn't be a problem. It's a given that I'm going to win a 12 pack from Wiley, but I might hafta step it up to catch this guy.
quote of the day
A comment on the Out There blog about Manitou's newest celebrity, the Pikes Peak llama:
"During a recent Rebel patrol mission, I was planting life-form sensors along the Summit House perimeter and got caught in a snowstorm. In order to save my hypothermic friend, I had to kill that llama, disembowel it, and shove my friend in it’s abdominal cavity to save his life. But then I realized I could just smash the window to the summit house. So we went in there instead and had a few donuts. My bad…"
The latest on this epic story can be seen here. I'm busy (drinking) this weekend or I'd go up there and capture it. I could keep it at the Royal Tavern, in the fenced in smoker area.
"During a recent Rebel patrol mission, I was planting life-form sensors along the Summit House perimeter and got caught in a snowstorm. In order to save my hypothermic friend, I had to kill that llama, disembowel it, and shove my friend in it’s abdominal cavity to save his life. But then I realized I could just smash the window to the summit house. So we went in there instead and had a few donuts. My bad…"
The latest on this epic story can be seen here. I'm busy (drinking) this weekend or I'd go up there and capture it. I could keep it at the Royal Tavern, in the fenced in smoker area.
new shoes!
Went with the Nike Pegasus 25. Partly because the last pair of Pegasus I got, which I will still wear, currently have 737.2 miles on 'em and are one of only two pairs of shoes that I have worn to the cost of $.10 per mile (my first pair of La Sportiva Imogene are the other). And, of course, partly because the kind folks at the Colorado Running Company marked the shoes down from $100 to $75 to $60. Not only that, but the CRC then provided PBR for the PPRR newsletter stuffing! Woohoo!
morning intervals
Nice workout at the CC track this morning, despite the chilly weather and annoying wind. 6 x 1000 meters, 200 meters of rest in between. Sucked on the first one, hitting 3:54, but than rattled off 3:40, 3:44, 3:44, 3:43, and 3:40. Please note that this is significantly faster than Mike Safari ran. Warm up and cool down gave me a total of 6.5 miles.
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