Monday, June 29, 2009
Saturday, June 27, 2009
Sunday Morning - 6:30 a.m.
Well, our 6:30 a.m. start couldn't have been more timely. It was hot last Sunday, and it promises to be hot again tomorrow. (Cami will be faring slightly better; the Bucharest forecast high for tomorrow is 85.)
We'll see everyone at 6:30.
We'll see everyone at 6:30.
Monday, June 15, 2009
New Start Time for the Summer - 6:30 a.m.
Please be advised, our start time for the summer months will be moved up to 6:30 a.m.
We had a good crowd and a great time yesterday, but things got hot near the end. As we did last year for the summer months, we will move our start time to 6:30 a.m. In the fall, when things get darker and cooler, we'll move it back.
So once again: our Sunday morning long run will now begin at 6:30 a.m.
We had a good crowd and a great time yesterday, but things got hot near the end. As we did last year for the summer months, we will move our start time to 6:30 a.m. In the fall, when things get darker and cooler, we'll move it back.
So once again: our Sunday morning long run will now begin at 6:30 a.m.
Saturday, June 13, 2009
A Healthy Helping of Seconds...
A successful outing was in the cards for our group at the Floppin' Flounder. Cami, Rusty and I each got second place in our age groups. Things were hot (as usual), but our crew held it together till the end.
Sounds like the double race weekend plans are off for now. We'll see everyone at 7:00 tomorrow.
Sounds like the double race weekend plans are off for now. We'll see everyone at 7:00 tomorrow.
Thursday, June 11, 2009
Sunday long run + Run for the Nine Memorial 5K?
Is anyone interested in finishing our long run Sunday morning w the "Run for the Nine" Memorial 5K at Palmetto Islands County Park? Sort of an ultimate Cami "fast finish"!!
Registration that morning is $25, but for a good cause - almost 2 years since the tragedy happened. We could meet at ~7 or 7:30 am at the park, run for a while in the park, then run is at 9 am.
Registration that morning is $25, but for a good cause - almost 2 years since the tragedy happened. We could meet at ~7 or 7:30 am at the park, run for a while in the park, then run is at 9 am.
Wednesday, June 10, 2009
Chatooga 50K - Sunday 7th June
With maybe 12 miles of "running" in my legs between October and April, I knew this ultra trail race was going to be a bit of a big ask, which is probably why I only got 3 hours of restless sleep the night before, camping in Oconee State Park (You don't want to camp in the wild up here - this is where they filmed "Deliverance" !)
71 souls of various ages showed up at Burrells Ford trailhead for a 32 mile slog out-and-back along the south-western end of the Foothills Trail. I started well behind the self-proclaimed front runners, determined to keep my pace in check. I had researched the previous years results, winners time was 5h30 mins, 1st lady at 7h11m and figured with my 3 week crash course in flat mileage in Charleston I'd be doing well to finish under 7hours. I soon found myself frustrated at runners picking their way around the rocks and roots in front of me and started moving up the field. I knew Jenny was at the aid station at the road crossing, the highest point of the race at 10.4 miles and was pleased to get there in 2h06m. I reckon I was about 21st going through this point.
The next section had a long 700 ft descent and bees stinging unsuspecting runners! I got one right on the pip! I clocked 1h03 for the 5.6mile section to the turnaround and then 1h08 for the slog back up to Jenny's aid station. I had made up some 8 places over the 11 miles, as the 83 degree heat and the 90% humidity began to take it's toll on the field, despite the extensive leafy canopy throughout most of the course.
It was great to see Jenny again to fill up bottles and stuff my belt with goodies before heading back to the river for the final stretch. She told me later that many of the other competitors were a bit peeved not to be receiving the same kisses I was at the feed station !!
The wheels started falling off with about 6 miles to go. With tired legs it was taking me much longer to negotiate the fallen trees, rocks and roots and I ran out of water with about 3 miles still to cover. Although I had made up 1 more place another couple of folks passed me plodding uphill, so eventually I finished in 14th, scraping under my 7hour target at 6:53:35. I reckon there was at least 3600 feet ascent along the whole course - so I am really happy with that result. The winner came in with an incredible 5h08 - I swear he wasn't running - more like floating.
More info and official results should be here soon.
71 souls of various ages showed up at Burrells Ford trailhead for a 32 mile slog out-and-back along the south-western end of the Foothills Trail. I started well behind the self-proclaimed front runners, determined to keep my pace in check. I had researched the previous years results, winners time was 5h30 mins, 1st lady at 7h11m and figured with my 3 week crash course in flat mileage in Charleston I'd be doing well to finish under 7hours. I soon found myself frustrated at runners picking their way around the rocks and roots in front of me and started moving up the field. I knew Jenny was at the aid station at the road crossing, the highest point of the race at 10.4 miles and was pleased to get there in 2h06m. I reckon I was about 21st going through this point.The next section had a long 700 ft descent and bees stinging unsuspecting runners! I got one right on the pip! I clocked 1h03 for the 5.6mile section to the turnaround and then 1h08 for the slog back up to Jenny's aid station. I had made up some 8 places over the 11 miles, as the 83 degree heat and the 90% humidity began to take it's toll on the field, despite the extensive leafy canopy throughout most of the course.
It was great to see Jenny again to fill up bottles and stuff my belt with goodies before heading back to the river for the final stretch. She told me later that many of the other competitors were a bit peeved not to be receiving the same kisses I was at the feed station !!
The wheels started falling off with about 6 miles to go. With tired legs it was taking me much longer to negotiate the fallen trees, rocks and roots and I ran out of water with about 3 miles still to cover. Although I had made up 1 more place another couple of folks passed me plodding uphill, so eventually I finished in 14th, scraping under my 7hour target at 6:53:35. I reckon there was at least 3600 feet ascent along the whole course - so I am really happy with that result. The winner came in with an incredible 5h08 - I swear he wasn't running - more like floating.
More info and official results should be here soon.
Sunday, June 7, 2009
A Little Rain
In the comments section of Swaz's May 24th post (see below), Mr. Douglas writes "Never again will rain stop me." Hmmm. That was a bold statement.
On an entirely unrelated note, we had a little rain today. Cami, Gordon and I started out in the midst of a downpour. But by mile 3, the rain tapered off. The rest of our 12.5 mile run was quite pleasant. The team in training folks were out in full force. We saw a slew of fellow runners all over the peninsula.
On an entirely unrelated note, we had a little rain today. Cami, Gordon and I started out in the midst of a downpour. But by mile 3, the rain tapered off. The rest of our 12.5 mile run was quite pleasant. The team in training folks were out in full force. We saw a slew of fellow runners all over the peninsula.
Thursday, June 4, 2009
Hot Trot
Last Sunday was a scorcher but we managed through a great 15 mile run! We were averaging 8:30-40 pace before the bridge -key word before. Nice refreshments afterwards at bucks. What's up for this weekend?
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