tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-47884686976267038532024-03-18T22:22:19.273-06:00Dirt, Wood, and BooksNews and musings about my main interests; trail running, furniture making, and reading/writing.Paul DeWitthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02486657258509248273noreply@blogger.comBlogger121125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4788468697626703853.post-23553185198774738302010-01-30T14:08:00.005-07:002010-01-30T14:33:10.943-07:00People of EarthWell maybe that is a little too broad of a title. How about I focus on the 17 people who read this blog! Ok, it has been awhile since my epic failure at Javelina. My lack of posting hasn't been due to anything other than me not knowing what my future in running is and not wanting to jump the gun till I figured that out. Obviously Javelina didn't go too well (DNF at 48 miles). Here is the short version of that race.<br /><br />I ran what I thought was a very comfortable, sustainable pace for the first 2 loops and mixed in walking as I had planned (approx 1-2 minutes of walking every 20 - 30 minutes). I ran a good bit with Jorge Pacheco and eventual winner David James. David's overall great attitude and excitement about all things running provided a stark contrast to my own sort of blah attitude and in the end I was very happy to see him hold on for a nice win and CR. My left hamstring began hurting right at 3HR which has become customary. Looking back at my last 100 (2007 Heartland) it didn't hurt anymore than that day but I have just become unwilling to put up with it. Also, I was reluctant to take the amounts of Ibuprofen I've had to take in previous long races to keep it under control and just decided I was not having fun and ready for something new.<br /><br />Now 3 months later, that feeling persists so I can say with confidence that I'm retired from ultraracing, if that is a word. I will still do the LT100 each year till I get my 11 year shiny Bowling jacket, but beyond that it is time to move on. I just signed up for the LT100 Bike ride and will find out in a week if I get in. Being able to "retire" yet still run a few ultras a year illustrates one of the great things about our sport, compared to say Football. I'm very lucky to have picked a sport that I can do forever even if I'm not up front battling it out for the win.<br /><br />As for this blog, if nothing else I've proven I have no business writing a blog! My postings have become less and less frequent as most of my online energy is directed towards my furniture and coaching websites. So, I will transfer over to the <a href="http://www.dewittcoaching.com/">coaching site</a> any info from here that might be considered useful and any new articles I write about running-related topics will be posted there.<br /><br />Similarly, any furniture-related info (the Wood in this blog's title) will be posted on my <a href="http://www.dewittwoodworking.com/">furniture</a> site.<br /><br />Thanks and feel free to friend me on Facebook which is where I try to post photos from our weekly CRUD runs.<br /><br />See you out on the trails,<br />PaulPaul DeWitthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02486657258509248273noreply@blogger.com27tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4788468697626703853.post-8530523921987415732009-10-25T14:15:00.005-06:002009-10-25T17:22:09.856-06:00Javelina PrognosisThe Javelina 100 is coming up in less than a week now and I believe I'm ready to go! I wish the race was tomorrow to be honest. But let's wait till Saturday as it looks like the weather is getting cooler towards race weekend. It is snowing here right now, but that is OK as all the training is done.<br /><br />The race field has improved dramatically over the last few weeks. I'm probably missing a name I should know (I'll leave it to <a href="http://karlmeltzer.com/">Karl M</a> to go over the odds) but it looks like Jorge Pacheco, David James, and Josh Brimhall will be the main contenders. I believe a 100 miles is too far to get into a racing mindset so will be just worrying about getting myself to the finish line as quick as possible.<br /><br />As anybody who follows my running knows, I tend to be a low-mileage/quality mileage runner and the build-up for this race has been no different. I've been averaging right around 55 miles a week for the last 6 weeks, except for a bad week while getting over the Giardia I picked up while on the Colorado Trail. What I look for instead of a certain amount of mileage is how I feel at my goal race running pace. In this case, I'd like to be running at 8:00 pace, and with the walking breaks that I'll have to throw in hopefully I can keep the overall average pace around 8:30 - 8:40. I can't believe how good I feel at 8:00 pace right now and my HR is about as low as its ever been at that pace. I think the main reason is I'm finally not anemic which makes a huge difference. Back to the race - I'll shoot to do the first 3 loops around 2:05 - 2:10 each. I've done a few loops there in 1:36 so I'm hoping the 2:10 will feel super easy at least through 50 miles. Then it just becomes a matter of running as hard as you can for the rest of the day. So my time prediction is 14:30. That's the plan anyway!<br /><br />I also like to be as strong and fit overall as possible. All other things being equal, it is always nice to feel light and strong going into a long race. My weight is about the same as its been for the last 10 years (140) but I'm a bit stronger than I've ever been before a 100 so I'm hoping that is a good sign. I'm bench pressing almost 250 pounds and am doing a ton of pull-ups, ab work, and core stuff. This really does matter when you are carring water bottles for 15 or so hours.<br /><br />For anyone who wants to keep track of the race, Dave Combs will be providing race updates every 5 minutes on the <a href="http://www.javelinajundred.com/page.php?12">race website</a>.Paul DeWitthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02486657258509248273noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4788468697626703853.post-43661938982795529712009-10-09T20:51:00.004-06:002009-10-09T21:08:04.386-06:00FrostWe awoke this morning to the beautiful frost shown below on the road to our house. It is hard to imagine I'll be sweating in the desert in 3 weeks:<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8vTKh4SzYIMvnYsOr-eyWEinSYY10MCXfY9om2ytFV0k_8fejT-kCfPVwlET7gAilLjgI0qaM0QSmThiNr7XiePwNuswDMiIiHeFJB5h-l9Dtw5Zlx2lgst6IADYjym72vNzDrpYMlKQ/s1600-h/photo.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 271px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8vTKh4SzYIMvnYsOr-eyWEinSYY10MCXfY9om2ytFV0k_8fejT-kCfPVwlET7gAilLjgI0qaM0QSmThiNr7XiePwNuswDMiIiHeFJB5h-l9Dtw5Zlx2lgst6IADYjym72vNzDrpYMlKQ/s320/photo.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5390798829591674834" /></a><br />Tomorrow I'm going to try to get one last run in on my favorite route; the 21 mile Balanced Rock Road - Rampart Range Road - Winding Staircase Road loop. I also got a pair of much needed new shoes so will use them from now through the Javelina 100.<br /><br />In an interesting confluence of running and furniture news, I just finished the Media Cabinet shown below. It's new home will be overlooking the Western States starting line from a condo in Squaw Valley. The new owner is an accomplished runner who broke 20 hours at this year's race.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiymUlLq2z6yt0qFKdtJnG5t7RvggK_A37MjUwR0Gm044DkGS05JFOJ-k7qWd6SUGlFuHdgkz18gDG1Tplol5rRuPN4lQlIYbvt854HV5EJosk7Cyeu0W5WFOjbrNfn6tJVpgr64ROc7OU/s1600-h/media_cab_finished1.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiymUlLq2z6yt0qFKdtJnG5t7RvggK_A37MjUwR0Gm044DkGS05JFOJ-k7qWd6SUGlFuHdgkz18gDG1Tplol5rRuPN4lQlIYbvt854HV5EJosk7Cyeu0W5WFOjbrNfn6tJVpgr64ROc7OU/s320/media_cab_finished1.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5390798834673291154" /></a><br /><br />For anyone interested who isn't on the CRUD email list, our year end Awards Party will be at the Palmer Lake Picnic shelter on Oct 24, starting at 11:00 AM.Paul DeWitthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02486657258509248273noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4788468697626703853.post-63954759937514978672009-10-05T18:14:00.002-06:002009-10-05T18:37:56.136-06:00Javelina Coming Up QuicklyAfter not racing since the Way Too Cool 50K in March, I'm looking forward to suffering in the Desert in another 4 weeks. While my training hasn't been anywhere near ideal, I still feel pretty good about the whole thing and whatever happens my goal is to have fun doing it. I'm completely over the Giardia I got while running and hiking with <a href="http://www.teamfasteddy-fasted.blogspot.com/">Fast Eddy</a>. Thanks again for that Scott! And I seem to be able to keep my chronic hamstring issue in check by doing the various <a href="http://dewittwoodworking.blogspot.com/2009/02/hamstring-exercises.html">leg and back exercises </a>a few times a week.<br /><br />I think I needed the break this past summer from racing but enjoyed being able to still be a part of the race scene while crewing and pacing Tara at the San Juan 50, running with my Dad at the Leadville Trail marathon, crewing and pacing Tara at the LT100, and finally crewing for Wynn at the AT100 this past weekend. It is nice to know I don't have to "race" every race I want to do, but can always pace or crew somebody instead. Speaking of crewing, I at first thought I'd have to go down there on my own (which made choosing a loop course logical) but with Judy's new work schedule she's going to be able to come down also which will be great.<br /><br />So onto <a href="http://www.javelinajundred.com/page.php?12">Javelina</a>. I have done the 50K held on the same course twice so know the course very well. I'm sure it will seem quite a bit different when running the loop in the opposite direction but at least I know I don't have to worry about getting lost which is always my biggest fear at a race I'm unfamiliar with. As for time/place goals, I was very happy to see that Jorge is signed up as that takes a lot of pressure off me. He surely is the favorite but I hope to give him a challenge and who knows? The weather (heat) will probably be the biggest variable that will determine if either of us runs under 15hrs or is happy just to be under 20 hrs. Oh, this race has a halloween theme; I'll be the guy dressed as a CRUD runner.Paul DeWitthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02486657258509248273noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4788468697626703853.post-13705549241351204202009-09-15T08:18:00.009-06:002009-09-15T08:50:03.287-06:003 Days on the TrailThe Colorado Trail meanders from Denver to Durango, covering 480 miles and approx. 77,000 feet of climbing. Last week I had the pleasure of spending 3 days and 111 miles on the trail with my buddy <a href="http://www.teamfasteddy-fasted.blogspot.com/">Scott Jaime</a>, who was doing the entire trail to celebrate his 40th birthday. He finished on Sunday in Durango with a time of 11 days 12 hours 46 mins. After doing my short portion of the trail with Scott, I can confidently state the following:<br /><br />1. I'll never, ever do the entire CO trail at one time as Scott did! Or any other trail that takes more than 3 days. I have a huge amount of admiration for those who tackle these long trails, but I'm not cut out for it. I like to go hard, and then go to bed. And then not have to get up and do it all over again.<br /><br />2. I will do all of the Colorado trail eventually however (in nice short sections). It is stunningly beautiful. It is also neat to think about crossing such a huge area with relatively few road crossings. The Colorado population is concentrated along the I25 corridor in the Front Range, along I70 through Ski country, and then on the Western Slope around Grand Junction and Durango. But the rest of the state is amazingly free of large cities.<br /><br />3. After swearing I'd never do Hardrock, well, ok maybe! My section, while not on any of the Hardrock course, was in "Hardrock country" and it is amazing out there. We did spend several hours on the San Juan course (which I've done) and that made me want to run San Juan again.<br /> <br />The section I ran/walked with Scott was from Highway 114 to Highway 550 at Molas Pass. The section started at 9600 feet and finished at 10880 feet. The hight point was near the Carson Saddle at 13334 feet and the low point was crossing the Animas River at 8920 feet. This distance should be 107 miles, but we got a little turned around in the Saguache Park area, adding approx 5 miles and 500 feet of climbing to the total.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQXEyvh02RG6cJd5Bi8debz2RZR2c7BB6wXDjj_apis_G6gnPYINWQJvzJnzErhM3agJtRC0A41eINcXs7eAyObuz8S0Huf-017a41gr_jDJX-fk17JZwhRSNyJz3jSNP60giikaf11c8/s1600-h/aspens_scott.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQXEyvh02RG6cJd5Bi8debz2RZR2c7BB6wXDjj_apis_G6gnPYINWQJvzJnzErhM3agJtRC0A41eINcXs7eAyObuz8S0Huf-017a41gr_jDJX-fk17JZwhRSNyJz3jSNP60giikaf11c8/s320/aspens_scott.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5381698970577606546" /></a><br />First Day in the Aspens<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_THiZRZcz9ClkKTThka2rn7Q8YIPMk7QOAdkdPTbI-IFb-CogL3HEGBaZQhH0RdUGMt7bCxNddTSSVzDsjxvPeEz95yFNmu0o1kBwn32-hliuSaJVqVsfrnTL7BI_oa-YOFxkqazMobA/s1600-h/lost.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_THiZRZcz9ClkKTThka2rn7Q8YIPMk7QOAdkdPTbI-IFb-CogL3HEGBaZQhH0RdUGMt7bCxNddTSSVzDsjxvPeEz95yFNmu0o1kBwn32-hliuSaJVqVsfrnTL7BI_oa-YOFxkqazMobA/s320/lost.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5381699248718862994" /></a><br />Where the Hell Are We? This Data Book Sucks.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwJWCs-8DG0iARFOeHMYlcKRfpMDKurxireqGhTOmaUkczX0IygjZNotswNb6uy7QX_fI8u-XOgdpyQj-fHZs-JjN3z-xXZWZUV1Auo0uo3BBcBDSoSl3JVufk9rgXxve4621om8QaHoQ/s1600-h/self_portrait.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwJWCs-8DG0iARFOeHMYlcKRfpMDKurxireqGhTOmaUkczX0IygjZNotswNb6uy7QX_fI8u-XOgdpyQj-fHZs-JjN3z-xXZWZUV1Auo0uo3BBcBDSoSl3JVufk9rgXxve4621om8QaHoQ/s320/self_portrait.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5381699256666591858" /></a><br />Self Portrait<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjg-0GwlPlxOZk4tmcVUoZodI8Cb6nqIvNaSucwtJdw_THhdWzfpXy6MYq4hlZH4M4LP0ZZ4BRfBUCBr2J5qJT6XAEWuJLEKG0oSbNbrNRs8MmibY1a4CNLJQQURHK3ar87wgsUqvZGAS0/s1600-h/Colorado_trail_highpoint.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjg-0GwlPlxOZk4tmcVUoZodI8Cb6nqIvNaSucwtJdw_THhdWzfpXy6MYq4hlZH4M4LP0ZZ4BRfBUCBr2J5qJT6XAEWuJLEKG0oSbNbrNRs8MmibY1a4CNLJQQURHK3ar87wgsUqvZGAS0/s320/Colorado_trail_highpoint.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5381698979582016386" /></a><br />Day 2 - Colorado Trail High Point<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAgIypk5aRWhcONg4jLdbvBnIxnnIJJYnBOmT12uUhxS15GpI-RurvtAJ5cQJBdgvRn7smPz88dIuWcTnWJ4HIfVBZ4yS6iLABnIW2CU1GTPHEDX-dCXMMKWE-Lb16QA_GTdqxX1cH4mw/s1600-h/weminuche_wilderness.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAgIypk5aRWhcONg4jLdbvBnIxnnIJJYnBOmT12uUhxS15GpI-RurvtAJ5cQJBdgvRn7smPz88dIuWcTnWJ4HIfVBZ4yS6iLABnIW2CU1GTPHEDX-dCXMMKWE-Lb16QA_GTdqxX1cH4mw/s320/weminuche_wilderness.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5381699388577316050" /></a><br />Continental Divide in Weminuche Wilderness<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKohm7HLc5ISKk0Uj-0MrB4PRyVBbebgqsUjmaGLH2jJqxJCbB6Q_hrP5w_ddiF-3xEg50LvadfEKDWjAcaptvdjKnyfsMy_8CzuQczJn_u35C9dfKhjlrJazpqeCF6HBOUqEolrBAq-w/s1600-h/cuba_gulch_scott.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKohm7HLc5ISKk0Uj-0MrB4PRyVBbebgqsUjmaGLH2jJqxJCbB6Q_hrP5w_ddiF-3xEg50LvadfEKDWjAcaptvdjKnyfsMy_8CzuQczJn_u35C9dfKhjlrJazpqeCF6HBOUqEolrBAq-w/s320/cuba_gulch_scott.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5381698982363003858" /></a><br />Cuba Gulch<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPC3b8j3iz9AbybXOLzf5MjbwK4Qe_UiieHl3ZpXtHhs_lgijknQ3kj_e1Za2tAd5L-hT1SPJ4LWUeIc1ANTBjSoBqGvH-1Vp0_p5f0Ta2-BXXc5JeuObJshQLyDlqXA74Jpe_W2uzyiM/s1600-h/elk_creek_drainage.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPC3b8j3iz9AbybXOLzf5MjbwK4Qe_UiieHl3ZpXtHhs_lgijknQ3kj_e1Za2tAd5L-hT1SPJ4LWUeIc1ANTBjSoBqGvH-1Vp0_p5f0Ta2-BXXc5JeuObJshQLyDlqXA74Jpe_W2uzyiM/s320/elk_creek_drainage.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5381699228457599298" /></a><br />Day 3 - Looking down at Elk Creek Drainage<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBRqvjQNuqGa7EdgfJQkRhrf0nnbnyOj9UP7los29ZDJtjoJmdG7qW6dCR_h-9sNJ4SH8B0g2pkRRNshKdQVm3m6OuHelYKBPNiQFy6JDPqPJJl7WvAIMS8VlYA4j2YAbTJL8Oc-5fi08/s1600-h/elk_creek_scott.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBRqvjQNuqGa7EdgfJQkRhrf0nnbnyOj9UP7los29ZDJtjoJmdG7qW6dCR_h-9sNJ4SH8B0g2pkRRNshKdQVm3m6OuHelYKBPNiQFy6JDPqPJJl7WvAIMS8VlYA4j2YAbTJL8Oc-5fi08/s320/elk_creek_scott.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5381699242156712402" /></a><br />Scott Descending Elk Creek Drainage<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwuSveUSUjU4Ipxd5YJXlMxuBBOKCBTjXKror-vw1-b8eAZn7BdDwEhukvzYcCIl8Ppqugjo_3Fg0w4qXF_unVyWMFS7KIf1ATD0ED4GImIH2t5Dsf0lUgFefGKtCeYI9mJcC5r0Fc1R0/s1600-h/elk_creek_moss.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwuSveUSUjU4Ipxd5YJXlMxuBBOKCBTjXKror-vw1-b8eAZn7BdDwEhukvzYcCIl8Ppqugjo_3Fg0w4qXF_unVyWMFS7KIf1ATD0ED4GImIH2t5Dsf0lUgFefGKtCeYI9mJcC5r0Fc1R0/s320/elk_creek_moss.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5381699239397052834" /></a><br />Elk Creek with Bright Green Moss<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrYIo5IAMMFC_FwH_9EuawPmRh11rDcLa6KzZ5S8UyAaxSKHNY1qTxMQVAq5JJL-wXVO18N8TqavrHSfqbSmT35PSCNNxoqnPcotqQtcQ8CrzQ3lBjURiucafe7rU7mjmL7eQOPcHi_ik/s1600-h/arrow_peak.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrYIo5IAMMFC_FwH_9EuawPmRh11rDcLa6KzZ5S8UyAaxSKHNY1qTxMQVAq5JJL-wXVO18N8TqavrHSfqbSmT35PSCNNxoqnPcotqQtcQ8CrzQ3lBjURiucafe7rU7mjmL7eQOPcHi_ik/s320/arrow_peak.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5381698965156826994" /></a><br />Beaver Pond and Arrow Peak<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFlJ9X9AK49b6G06pCBKVIgq8GBycFjby9Z4QgvAS7-hnJn3ktn-oBvZUfzZ8k2CuK5BtJMXQIhUScoiXXCYfoKixRdJnXfY-Hg-73DAEy8S3PDynhyhzxP2Z34UUSsO7oP_kqGnkpoL4/s1600-h/train.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFlJ9X9AK49b6G06pCBKVIgq8GBycFjby9Z4QgvAS7-hnJn3ktn-oBvZUfzZ8k2CuK5BtJMXQIhUScoiXXCYfoKixRdJnXfY-Hg-73DAEy8S3PDynhyhzxP2Z34UUSsO7oP_kqGnkpoL4/s320/train.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5381699385034154594" /></a><br />Narrow Gauge Train going from Durango to Silverton<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieRhAXwsGdfBHtOGd37S5L75opANpHVX7GSraWjMDQz4HI-PdhtaYeFRRJ1m2fWzcGVeyozCh65fQ7CBiDqmxQEUOTNyOYdePa8pVSWv4glToJtbroU30skFQpcYBqE-Wmodz737KPSx0/s1600-h/animas_river.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieRhAXwsGdfBHtOGd37S5L75opANpHVX7GSraWjMDQz4HI-PdhtaYeFRRJ1m2fWzcGVeyozCh65fQ7CBiDqmxQEUOTNyOYdePa8pVSWv4glToJtbroU30skFQpcYBqE-Wmodz737KPSx0/s320/animas_river.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5381698964272274514" /></a><br />Animas RiverPaul DeWitthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02486657258509248273noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4788468697626703853.post-13047195759859715702009-09-07T14:29:00.005-06:002009-09-07T14:50:49.247-06:00LT wrap-up and other stuffWow it has been several weeks now but wanted to get something up about the LT100, which has always been the goal race for CRUD each year. The weather at this year's Leadville events ran the gamut, but it was the driest, warmest it has ever been for the 100. It was a great weekend as usual and I was psyched to see so many CRUDers out either running, crewing, pacing or just hanging out cheering.<br /><br />It was one of our best years ever as far as the number of Big Buckles. John G won our highly coveted Pink Dress, being the lone DNF. I think he'll look great in it. And Keith was the Sullivan award winner; given to the slowest CRUD finisher each year.<br /><br />I had a blast crewing for Tara the first 50, and then pacing her the last 50 while Judy crewed the whole day. I think Tara must have passed 50 people while I was with her, and we were only passed by 2 runners ourselves. I was hoping for 26:00 but at Fish Hatchery we started to realize sub 25 was a possibility. And sure enough she hammered all the way to the finish and made it with 5 minutes to spare.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhIJj0oge3byUAbuBp72Th3x_19QC_Z0loyfdFNFWNTE4zKSFHh60rHs7AMNNLV3oeuFAONX2vvZbb6g3wMVVbNPhLVfyLjG4OWRpx9337Gva7bZMDXzHFodBXIY-01DZ9IGlXpFmr-uY/s1600-h/paul_judy_LT1002009.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhIJj0oge3byUAbuBp72Th3x_19QC_Z0loyfdFNFWNTE4zKSFHh60rHs7AMNNLV3oeuFAONX2vvZbb6g3wMVVbNPhLVfyLjG4OWRpx9337Gva7bZMDXzHFodBXIY-01DZ9IGlXpFmr-uY/s320/paul_judy_LT1002009.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5378826592341880626" /></a><br />Judy and Me at Winfield - Photo from Chisholm D.<br /><br />Order of finish:<br /><br />Harry – Big Buckle<br /><br />Brooks – Big Buckle<br /><br />Scott K – Big Buckle<br /><br />Larry D – Big Buckle/Leadman winner<br /><br />PaulSM – Big Buckle<br /><br />JT – Big Buckle<br /><br />Tara – Big Buckle, new CRUD female record<br /><br />Keith – Little Bitty buckle/Leadman finisher<br /><br /><strong>Colorado Trail Adventure</strong><br />My buddy <a href="http://www.teamfasteddy-fasted.blogspot.com/">Scott Jaime</a> is out on the Colorado Trail right now, pounding out over 40 miles a day. I'll be joining him for a 3 day, 110 mile section in the beautiful San Juans starting tomorrow evening. The section I'm doing with him will be done as a fast-pack - something I've never done so I'm really excited to see how it goes. One thing for sure, it is going to be my highest mileage week ever. At the link above, you can follow along. Well, sort of. He is using something called Spot but it doesn't seem to be working all the time.<br /><br /><strong>Arkansas Traveler 100M</strong><br />On Oct 3 I'll be pacing Wynn Davis at the Arkansas Traveler 100 in, you guessed it, Arkansas. The fear of getting left in the dust is my current training motivation.<br /><br /><strong>Javelina 100M</strong><br />Finally, on Oct 31 I'll be lining up for my first 100 since Oct 2007. No predictions yet but I'm looking forward to heading back to the desert.Paul DeWitthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02486657258509248273noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4788468697626703853.post-37152110205055530492009-08-15T10:51:00.006-06:002009-08-15T11:06:19.498-06:00Mt. MassiveLast weekend we camped near Leadville for the weekend and enjoyed a few great hikes. Mt. Massive is the 2nd highest of Colorado's 14ers, just a few feet shy of its neighbor Mt. Elbert. Having done them both I really like the trail up Mt. Massive a lot more. Not nearly as steep and washed out, the trail up Mt. Massive features a lot more flowers. In fact, the photo below is on the ridge at about 14,300 feet and you can see some foliage behind Judy and Darwin.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwVR6y1zr2TP6_q1D-BevM8JMN401NZ1TtUnWYZNL7da5iU3qB6vflH0IpQ4e-QkkBq4qHRoon-VVfyv6Fj3gBdTTrePR_Xp1Ssjvem1pWIdmMYxJkbmM471oOlSt0nHwXtaSiwy3RYEE/s1600-h/flowers_14K.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwVR6y1zr2TP6_q1D-BevM8JMN401NZ1TtUnWYZNL7da5iU3qB6vflH0IpQ4e-QkkBq4qHRoon-VVfyv6Fj3gBdTTrePR_Xp1Ssjvem1pWIdmMYxJkbmM471oOlSt0nHwXtaSiwy3RYEE/s320/flowers_14K.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5370235512802915826" /></a><br /><br />Marmots, the other white meat:<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeY-4kxPZ4pv5Rj_eFMefr7eINisUHEmu4BFt2AOP209J0XEdoP9be1pL4RVCtkhiJunhR84LxxVU2AEsHrtjqeE1ThSGpS92-x6jlQd5PoPQS8V-qkoGfdEqRFIJ18JM4QP-YZ7aCwxI/s1600-h/marmots.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 234px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeY-4kxPZ4pv5Rj_eFMefr7eINisUHEmu4BFt2AOP209J0XEdoP9be1pL4RVCtkhiJunhR84LxxVU2AEsHrtjqeE1ThSGpS92-x6jlQd5PoPQS8V-qkoGfdEqRFIJ18JM4QP-YZ7aCwxI/s320/marmots.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5370235506794174002" /></a><br /><br />Below shows the view looking down at Leadville from about 12,500 feet on Mt. Massive. The range behind Leadville is the Mosquito Range.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjW-eYxvgCo8quo4rb6eFnM_ika2lS-MDOsh6vKBP4xx5sk5KSM52ySUomImMsxbgbqzBeulhiCtdblEek4CRYrikYp-7nGkj_mTArt1hU6r3X6oWP6Vt4KAzVinlE_K4QToT8kkdUsuTQ/s1600-h/pb_ville.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjW-eYxvgCo8quo4rb6eFnM_ika2lS-MDOsh6vKBP4xx5sk5KSM52ySUomImMsxbgbqzBeulhiCtdblEek4CRYrikYp-7nGkj_mTArt1hU6r3X6oWP6Vt4KAzVinlE_K4QToT8kkdUsuTQ/s320/pb_ville.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5370235496144110674" /></a><br /><br />It was a super clear day but very cold and windy up high. We woke the morning of the hike to crisp 25 degree temps! We timed it just right so we had the summit to ourselves for a few minutes. Just before hitting the summit, a huge group of teenagers with mountaineer helmets was heading down. Turns out they were an Adventure Camp group of some kind visiting from Alabama and I think the temps and view from the top really astounded them.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8E5EnWM0zQRFhPUxUKa4qY9Je1P6mRdlQfcBA2rS8BdGU8mJ4inpLbgXUBHSbxluWpRZXE1dWMFRZ-rc8kf6gZL6xjws9G0JeUh7J_ztNpjs6V9dW-tpm_9fQmN9ceeX9-kg-1VNrrII/s1600-h/near_top.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8E5EnWM0zQRFhPUxUKa4qY9Je1P6mRdlQfcBA2rS8BdGU8mJ4inpLbgXUBHSbxluWpRZXE1dWMFRZ-rc8kf6gZL6xjws9G0JeUh7J_ztNpjs6V9dW-tpm_9fQmN9ceeX9-kg-1VNrrII/s320/near_top.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5370235484204794626" /></a><br /><br />My parents had done the climb a few days earlier and ran into Tony K. He did the ascent in 1:28. Judy and I also did it in 1:28, but we started our watch much closer to the summit!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmumDm4_LMNFDW_ggzZ9BmbDer2MwcwZoZlWtsV0HkZWOCglZAR6YSJKKFU_pUf8fMRgdgGWvlEN2Y4JazwerWdNs6r_hAQTI_VK9gEVWQusapRBUQLoGckixAPb86G-9MYRt___5Mgfo/s1600-h/me_darwin_massive_saddle.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmumDm4_LMNFDW_ggzZ9BmbDer2MwcwZoZlWtsV0HkZWOCglZAR6YSJKKFU_pUf8fMRgdgGWvlEN2Y4JazwerWdNs6r_hAQTI_VK9gEVWQusapRBUQLoGckixAPb86G-9MYRt___5Mgfo/s320/me_darwin_massive_saddle.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5370235475266851810" /></a>Paul DeWitthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02486657258509248273noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4788468697626703853.post-6647375499431293412009-08-12T15:44:00.003-06:002009-08-12T15:48:29.703-06:00New DesignsI recently finished a Kitchen table and 2 chairs. The table is an original design, while the chairs are Nakashima-inspired. The chairs are very low-backed because the client wanted the backs to be below the top of the table. The chairs are Walnut, and the Table is Walnut and Cherry.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgj6AwnjNqb5UszX9Oh5953_QmDlb_FaKh1Z1e4uYPaS1mJetwED8VrGkKjURXkVlrMhkX337WScWvgwr1ZlctI7I5IVpGvxxfe6riS81-bpt2y-u7JogOPOyULNjTEGJUmAq0Dzhngyzw/s1600-h/1MK_7899email.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 256px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgj6AwnjNqb5UszX9Oh5953_QmDlb_FaKh1Z1e4uYPaS1mJetwED8VrGkKjURXkVlrMhkX337WScWvgwr1ZlctI7I5IVpGvxxfe6riS81-bpt2y-u7JogOPOyULNjTEGJUmAq0Dzhngyzw/s320/1MK_7899email.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5369196763121360274" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQFpXGZ3lBcjx7cJXRxbaBVmr2CEDSml6LFMVJw8pOsu9V_3e8ZtozDpq-beXkeDJlVgfUyY_kMdqdQ_FIZORZ7Tc6NRlLGJf9Q9nt3gBML0IzfbKv4WbdF6GjGn9Loh8vfOmUUIMDwj8/s1600-h/1MK_7888email.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 217px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQFpXGZ3lBcjx7cJXRxbaBVmr2CEDSml6LFMVJw8pOsu9V_3e8ZtozDpq-beXkeDJlVgfUyY_kMdqdQ_FIZORZ7Tc6NRlLGJf9Q9nt3gBML0IzfbKv4WbdF6GjGn9Loh8vfOmUUIMDwj8/s320/1MK_7888email.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5369196749356941762" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3ON2fJEiBChnI7j6IdEB2KP4wLY1tz2vFDrRgPb49Sto16MNWK3bq9wyQPhi3qmE3PXPcSojYrsBf1iAQVDhDC6Go5B8M8GlCsSwS_p0JkbVNuFze9lESnjG3D7kZXNa8WrUTDWrVwZA/s1600-h/1MK_7872email.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 285px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3ON2fJEiBChnI7j6IdEB2KP4wLY1tz2vFDrRgPb49Sto16MNWK3bq9wyQPhi3qmE3PXPcSojYrsBf1iAQVDhDC6Go5B8M8GlCsSwS_p0JkbVNuFze9lESnjG3D7kZXNa8WrUTDWrVwZA/s320/1MK_7872email.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5369196744666655186" /></a><br />Ultra content? I'll be driving these to the client in Cleveland next week. I don't know much about geography but I think that is a long way away.Paul DeWitthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02486657258509248273noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4788468697626703853.post-64152835814476881492009-08-04T08:31:00.009-06:002009-08-04T09:02:14.172-06:00Queens Canyon Run and Swim<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgB1KdiPhhJFzytSsMlRw93SjHK1jW2MSBa7GCcKKgxbZH4JpuqkykczZePxQoHfKDkHAt5dOEpt-nRiJP7uD1YxR7RYJurNv3QjUEniDor-8kgUZSzf7e3KLZQXAJZHxHOeX9PTIRic1g/s1600-h/waterfall.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgB1KdiPhhJFzytSsMlRw93SjHK1jW2MSBa7GCcKKgxbZH4JpuqkykczZePxQoHfKDkHAt5dOEpt-nRiJP7uD1YxR7RYJurNv3QjUEniDor-8kgUZSzf7e3KLZQXAJZHxHOeX9PTIRic1g/s320/waterfall.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5366117171676476482" /></a><br />Waterfall in Queens Canyon (Dorothy Falls)<br /><br />This past Saturday we had another great CRUD long run/adventure. Probabably a bit more of the latter this week but that is why I run on trails. We started in Manitou Springs and ran north through the Garden of the Gods. On the north border of GoG, there is a trail that goes up towards Glenn Eyrie Castle (an easy way to find this trail is to look for the No Trespassing Sign on the Barbed Wire Fence!). After a mile or so, you pop out at the Glen Eyrie Castle. It smelled like breakfast was being served as we scooted quickly past the castle and into the bottom of Queens Canyon.<br /><br />Note for my more responsible readers: You can actually get permission to do this outing by signing up online and getting a permit. I believe they allow users with permits to go up Queens Canyon Mondays - Thursdays. You can then drive into Glenn Eyrie and start from the Castle.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHodCpbXeHac2Kr9GI4qTKi-kvT-oEgwCZOyfUxIqxSkeHaMP4E_JF8Knx1jD1ZFTWSrKMSd1EG6TnWfS3Qv7wIftadBNAMY1grV9M6vAFZOYw7iapHLaKizFKI8Pm82vCBk6NQ6OAgH8/s1600-h/small_waterfall.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHodCpbXeHac2Kr9GI4qTKi-kvT-oEgwCZOyfUxIqxSkeHaMP4E_JF8Knx1jD1ZFTWSrKMSd1EG6TnWfS3Qv7wIftadBNAMY1grV9M6vAFZOYw7iapHLaKizFKI8Pm82vCBk6NQ6OAgH8/s320/small_waterfall.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5366117170035281250" /></a><br />Camp Creek<br /><br />The creek running through the canyon is known as Camp Creek. The bottom mile has a dam and a water pipe that diverts some of the water to COS utilities. Only this bottom section is private; the waterfall, upper canyon, and punch bowls are all in the Pike National Forest so you can also do this outing legally if you came from above (Rampart Range Rd).<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjg_naU0rLKMv7A6IyXmUPCCOd2EKLn5PsDY4sGleI1_UkO7wLCGzCCufHuRfe-qkcFD3IIBiMZy2cT4UvLJufVzkAbnHO7-UFjGLl3ZpmcMh9eZ-2pMinkxR9QQLYW_pB2GD55iIiKHk8/s1600-h/paul_waterfall.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjg_naU0rLKMv7A6IyXmUPCCOd2EKLn5PsDY4sGleI1_UkO7wLCGzCCufHuRfe-qkcFD3IIBiMZy2cT4UvLJufVzkAbnHO7-UFjGLl3ZpmcMh9eZ-2pMinkxR9QQLYW_pB2GD55iIiKHk8/s320/paul_waterfall.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5366117156996523186" /></a><br />Me and the Waterfall<br /><br />The waterfall above marks the beginning of the real fun. After scrambling up a steep scree hill on the right side of the waterfall, you come out in a much narrower canyon with steep walls on either side.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlbqATM1xrkBSeSaTUc9wfQ0cY74cYnMMY3ZV4GRT2axwFeUNZfb5xkotVWxzuFiRtos7_j6jnAowRqU86oOFbXX2243V-v2FJAOCqjb-13IZk75ZPkNSpI0MePl5Wgw7aH4mXkhh5Ltw/s1600-h/narrows.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlbqATM1xrkBSeSaTUc9wfQ0cY74cYnMMY3ZV4GRT2axwFeUNZfb5xkotVWxzuFiRtos7_j6jnAowRqU86oOFbXX2243V-v2FJAOCqjb-13IZk75ZPkNSpI0MePl5Wgw7aH4mXkhh5Ltw/s320/narrows.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5366116818850906370" /></a><br />Narrow spot in the Canyon<br /><br />Not exactly the Virgin River Narrows but pretty cool for Colorado Springs. As you continue higher, you encounter a series of Punch Bowls, which depending on the season and amount of rain, can be quite deep.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDbbvakAir2nWddg6eR1cfKanfGGIoY8JSe69ghMUlRNWM4XkiWyTwijN8VkFBR06tmYuI9c7Q6C056TABG7x884DVlj6e-zZx6yxsUliw47flCMQAoOGiLpw77EMhqPnnuHJf0_7pBPU/s1600-h/punch_bowls.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDbbvakAir2nWddg6eR1cfKanfGGIoY8JSe69ghMUlRNWM4XkiWyTwijN8VkFBR06tmYuI9c7Q6C056TABG7x884DVlj6e-zZx6yxsUliw47flCMQAoOGiLpw77EMhqPnnuHJf0_7pBPU/s320/punch_bowls.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5366117166571726834" /></a><br />Looking down at the Punch Bowls<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHnAQnt0qHqBNuRPtfG362_l2EAPqxim_sBydmcQoIJ4XbYJOs3OJOZ3xPkuzF3l2BrLyBEum1Axsgz3W80zuW5DDQmZ3MhUwfI3qgjblpaFepH6owhnrHQvgM8D2HRj4wkF067PMNlss/s1600-h/hold_my_hand.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHnAQnt0qHqBNuRPtfG362_l2EAPqxim_sBydmcQoIJ4XbYJOs3OJOZ3xPkuzF3l2BrLyBEum1Axsgz3W80zuW5DDQmZ3MhUwfI3qgjblpaFepH6owhnrHQvgM8D2HRj4wkF067PMNlss/s320/hold_my_hand.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5366116810221956498" /></a><br />I Wanna Hold Your Hand<br /><br />At this point, we realized that there was a good chance of ending up in the drink. It was about 55 degrees (air!) and the water was probably 35 degrees.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAPKlruKDY4IdSPpbG_6dUo3ZdvJ6Hvnemo4w7LhuNF5DatEGWkjZBqWv4WgizZZJYIi4w6d-3nQ_M7BJa6HhF7mDF3VlJNPiz1-YiG4WzVu5F0ipaUo8DMGIHOnJobOzDXMSWMDXsz9U/s1600-h/barefoot_tara.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAPKlruKDY4IdSPpbG_6dUo3ZdvJ6Hvnemo4w7LhuNF5DatEGWkjZBqWv4WgizZZJYIi4w6d-3nQ_M7BJa6HhF7mDF3VlJNPiz1-YiG4WzVu5F0ipaUo8DMGIHOnJobOzDXMSWMDXsz9U/s320/barefoot_tara.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5366116806175273538" /></a><br />Tara right before here unplanned swim<br /><br />Tara decided to take off her shoes to get a better monkey grip on the slick rocks. This ended up being a bad idea as she not only slid into the deepest punch bowl, but cut her heel bad enough to need a few stitches after the run. In true CRUD fashion, however, she finished the run back to Manitou and then did the stitches herself. <br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQTk9XrfvaAzrA3zH7CaQU_-AtGAzt2xmF944s0CEC_4TwiJHNsHBNRh5zRCREswskp_bmU4tq0MdQSYssALbomgLnar79w3sbS9tqdCJl4dxWK7M3N3dzMyDBq4_vL-1ohWfBwNIcNtA/s1600-h/polar_bear_club.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQTk9XrfvaAzrA3zH7CaQU_-AtGAzt2xmF944s0CEC_4TwiJHNsHBNRh5zRCREswskp_bmU4tq0MdQSYssALbomgLnar79w3sbS9tqdCJl4dxWK7M3N3dzMyDBq4_vL-1ohWfBwNIcNtA/s320/polar_bear_club.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5366117154560287394" /></a><br />I join the Polar Bear Club<br /><br />I took a dive into the deepest bowl also and found it to be quite refreshing! At this point, we split up with Rick and the Karate Dork (below) heading further up the canyon till they popped out on Rampart Range Rd. near the newly closed (about time!) shooting range.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWFDfC3J_71vXQD0S_H5XZif37s84nGqbxfOeMM-L2g4KkpzLwU8_Wno0fs8ny1Nkl0C3slGSuwS3BImgJCDV73wmGMKbsFa0ZEO8O9mXRwTkEOPlyrF-XhxmdkInj0qDWSw1SZbkjn3o/s1600-h/karate_dork.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWFDfC3J_71vXQD0S_H5XZif37s84nGqbxfOeMM-L2g4KkpzLwU8_Wno0fs8ny1Nkl0C3slGSuwS3BImgJCDV73wmGMKbsFa0ZEO8O9mXRwTkEOPlyrF-XhxmdkInj0qDWSw1SZbkjn3o/s320/karate_dork.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5366116814669165474" /></a><br />The Karate Dork on Rampart Range Rd<br /><br />However you get in there, Queens Canyon and the Punch Bowls are a must-see for any fun-loving trail runner.Paul DeWitthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02486657258509248273noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4788468697626703853.post-3274769827158401452009-07-29T13:30:00.011-06:002009-08-03T08:20:49.671-06:00Silver Rush 50M Race Report<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhd2QGLBOVXFR82hTx-dZADLO45s-xmW-9QuGfl2m8-4tBN1bGLq_rOJ7_47bKup6Q-eYonDGZMDjX8tfRyfo7NR69svTZyd2VMK_xI97N3AgQtb2Br7awVsQiewX-fV5uKCJzH8Ta2oAE/s1600-h/silver_rush.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhd2QGLBOVXFR82hTx-dZADLO45s-xmW-9QuGfl2m8-4tBN1bGLq_rOJ7_47bKup6Q-eYonDGZMDjX8tfRyfo7NR69svTZyd2VMK_xI97N3AgQtb2Br7awVsQiewX-fV5uKCJzH8Ta2oAE/s320/silver_rush.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5364626270436420722" /></a><br /><br />I, along with several other CRUDers, ran the Silver Rush 50* Miler on Sunday in Leadville. This event is just 3 years old, I believe, so is a fairly new addition to the calendar in Colorado. There is an accompanying bike race on the same course on Saturday. What I knew of this race was from a few folks who had biked it, and they said it was a hard course and fairly technical. This is probably true if you are on a mountain bike with 400 other riders, but for runners it turned out to be a fairly tame course. Like the <a href="http://dewittwoodworking.blogspot.com/2009/07/leadville-trail-marathon.html">Leadville Trail Marathon</a>, this race is held on the east side of town (Mosquito Pass side) rather than the west side where the 100 miler takes place. The race starts at the little ski hill in town, and you run straight up it. This is actually the hardest hill on the whole course! Seriously, going from a resting HR to about 190 in 10 seconds really bites. The course then gradually climbs to about 12,200 at the base of Mt. Sherman and Mt. Sheridan. You then descend on a dirt road, and then a paved road, to the Printer Boy aid station before heading north to the main mining district. This part of the course shares a few sections (Ball Mountain) with the marathon and is stunningly beautiful. After going up and over Ball Mt. Pass (also about 12,000 feet), you descend into Stumptown for the turn-around. Coming back repeats those two main climbs and then the last 10 miles are all downhill back to town.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0z1IXFsZC3sOAEQlnXuoifYGiTw8YOPzwngvzUsu_tlrwU-G2ulBLmYirAOtR7ASH-x6iI-PCmVhL-gukVDStwqR7F1xfyKe1xD7pPuv-pb3qtmCIumPEQpoGRWCJlATXyfqFc4qOU3o/s1600-h/crud_crew.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0z1IXFsZC3sOAEQlnXuoifYGiTw8YOPzwngvzUsu_tlrwU-G2ulBLmYirAOtR7ASH-x6iI-PCmVhL-gukVDStwqR7F1xfyKe1xD7pPuv-pb3qtmCIumPEQpoGRWCJlATXyfqFc4qOU3o/s320/crud_crew.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5365741825627850594" /></a><br />CRUD Crew<br /><br />Ok, now for my day. This was to be my first test since my "<a href="http://dewittwoodworking.blogspot.com/2009/04/pain-in-butt.html">pain in the butt</a>" of a few months ago. My training has mainly consisted of the two weekly CRUD runs, so just slow hilly running. I'd finally been feeling back to my normal self for about a month but still wasn't expecting much at this race. My post-surgery training mileage is as follows:<br /><br />Week ending:<br />4/12: 10 miles (surgery on 4/10)<br />4/19: 0<br />4/26: 0<br />5/3: 6 miles<br />5/10: 18 miles<br />5/17: 27 miles<br />5/24: 36 miles<br />5/31: 28 miles<br />6/7: 11 miles<br />6/14: 28 miles<br />6/21: 12 miles<br />6/28: 36 miles<br />7/5: 44 miles<br />7/12: 39 miles<br />7/19: 54 miles<br /><br />After looking at the times from last year, and the website, I first realized the race isn't actually 50 miles; more like 46 which was fine with me! I was hoping for something in the low 8 hr range, and decided to try to stick with my training partner Rick H for as long as possible. He generally runs a smart conservative race and he'd been kicking my ass in training lately. We ran together up the initial 10 mile climb, with me having to take the first of 2 dumps for the day (two burritos and one enchilado the day before the race; will avoid that next time). While catching up I realized I felt really good and at the top of the climb I decided to just let myself go on the downhill to Printer Boy. I put a few minutes on Rick and at the aid station was told I was in 2nd place. I decided to push a bit to see if I could catch the leader (Ryan Burch - eventual winner). No such luck as he maintained the same gap all the way to the turn-around which I reached in about 3:35.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitJDUbYUKXhE8cNcVlAFz4IB1q3lAxE8b7oKzaYLGaz8c8aXgweV5mPH5kc5CFg3JTux8_LxoyXKEnngqtJAjgpalTSUJm80yfj8rSl58vkGaBDVrlNpbDmAjOjJ1U_uDaGz4E9KRZ_To/s1600-h/stumptown.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 182px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitJDUbYUKXhE8cNcVlAFz4IB1q3lAxE8b7oKzaYLGaz8c8aXgweV5mPH5kc5CFg3JTux8_LxoyXKEnngqtJAjgpalTSUJm80yfj8rSl58vkGaBDVrlNpbDmAjOjJ1U_uDaGz4E9KRZ_To/s320/stumptown.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5365741828390549666" /></a><br />Stumptown<br /><br />The 2nd half of the race is easier than the first, so I figured I might actually be in the low 7 hr range rather than low 8s if I held it together. The return was as expected; my lack of training proved to be a factor, I slowed to a walk on the hills, and I wasn't able to put up any fight when passed a few miles from the finish. I finished, shirtless, after running the last 45 or so minutes in a cold rain mixed with sleet. Results say 7:17 for 3rd which certainly exceeded my expectations. Rick finished about 8 minutes later, having closed on me the last 10 miles. It was sort of weird being awarded the Masters win; I don't really think of myself as a Masters but I guess the birthdate says otherwise. I would like to think I have a few more open wins in me, but who knows. I like to race but the hard training is loosing its appeal. For now I'll stick with the CRUD runs and just enjoy being injury-free.<br /><br />I'd really recommend this race for anybody looking for a moderate high altitude 50. Several hours easier than San Juan, but still a good feeling of accomplishment at the end and some great scenery.Paul DeWitthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02486657258509248273noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4788468697626703853.post-85956045611282686572009-07-12T13:28:00.009-06:002009-07-13T10:10:47.390-06:00Leadville Trail Marathon<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEho1fN92jfeC3eZL0O5MYPZZB5FIONeN9oCxGzdMg6sDVPtDgVbrXkjd66_towx3emRhrdZYcvIcCnk0Ru2mS_ak90gZ_YVpaGJ36SoPqvLjIcYyGRTdmqcM0f6rIdy3AzSOsmvaNmAUU8/s1600-h/lt_marathon_views.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEho1fN92jfeC3eZL0O5MYPZZB5FIONeN9oCxGzdMg6sDVPtDgVbrXkjd66_towx3emRhrdZYcvIcCnk0Ru2mS_ak90gZ_YVpaGJ36SoPqvLjIcYyGRTdmqcM0f6rIdy3AzSOsmvaNmAUU8/s320/lt_marathon_views.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5357972060386997426" /></a><br /><br />This weekend was my 5th trip up for the Leadville Trail Marathon; I raced it two times, then ran unofficially with Judy one year, then with my Dad in 2007. Today I'd be again accompanying my dad, trying to help him get under 5:00. His time in 2007 was 5:25 but he had a lot of cramping that day. In addition to my dad, it was to be a DeWitt family affair with my Mom and sister (Laura) running the Heavy Half, and my sister's fiance Matt running the marathon. They are all from North Carolina, but my parents had been camping in Leadville for the last 3 weeks and were more acclimated than Laura and Matt.<br /><br />And then there was CRUD; we had 8 other CRUD runners up there doing either the marathon or Half and I did my best to get photos of most of them (I missed Keith, Dave, and John because I was running down when they were going up and couldn't get the camera out quick enough).<br /><br />The Leadville Trail marathon is often compared to the Pikes Peak marathon, but they are actually quite different, with the main commonality being the altitude. Pikes Peak is basically all up, then all down. The LT marathon has less total elevation gain (approx 6000 feet), but quite a bit of that is later in the race on the way "down." Pikes Peak is certainly harder, if harder means it takes longer, but LT will get you if you don't stay fueled and hydrated since you can't just let gravity do the work in the 2nd half.<br /><br />My dad ended up running 4:57, and Matt was right ahead of us at 4:56 so they were both very pleased. My mom was 2nd in her age group in the Heavy Half, and Laura also finished it. My CR finally fell (about time!) but to a runner I'm not familiar with; will be interesting to see how Dennis does at the 50 and 100, which I heard he was also running this year. Nice to see a number of runners under 4hrs this year; the weather was quite good and no snow on the course for the first time I can remember. All in all a great day in the mountains.<br /><br />These photos are in no particular order, but hopefully do a good job of showing the terrain and amazing views of the course.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEMOgroUe4h5jTegFlU2fhC5x2c2msEO5CjiD6QhBt53TAbgbbBA0SSjFsdm5phy2kvaCBbsJJ9KmFKFJZ8CJrcKl6IYf-S74taaknli7ovMNHCbiLipvaP8wxXjSls447uLJZaFypsOE/s1600-h/dad_top_of_pass.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 174px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEMOgroUe4h5jTegFlU2fhC5x2c2msEO5CjiD6QhBt53TAbgbbBA0SSjFsdm5phy2kvaCBbsJJ9KmFKFJZ8CJrcKl6IYf-S74taaknli7ovMNHCbiLipvaP8wxXjSls447uLJZaFypsOE/s320/dad_top_of_pass.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5357972423772047154" /></a><br />Dad at top of Pass<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiY0TWO9L7izb2MbptwKNSBVjiw0K8vJ5cpp6JlpMiP35fM796VRCGLq3m-5E4-07o1L8E4vNIGr_IA3E1D7DtLWMiXahe05evzWP9IQE0r3jrFlQ-Wpc94e42B4fYQNfUVf26AgFfPIuo/s1600-h/dad_singletrack.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiY0TWO9L7izb2MbptwKNSBVjiw0K8vJ5cpp6JlpMiP35fM796VRCGLq3m-5E4-07o1L8E4vNIGr_IA3E1D7DtLWMiXahe05evzWP9IQE0r3jrFlQ-Wpc94e42B4fYQNfUVf26AgFfPIuo/s320/dad_singletrack.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5357972421977871522" /></a><br />Dad on Ball Mountain Singletrack<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8SHj_48DkZ9y1iPIHigU5Pc6S0KVFf4EehvfJUbanMUJ7IRkBSq3NBjJfo0WZbE84O-ob20lKIxEEpsm69jzVGMmQratae5wzvAF9QmSd8CdIqvCVzI1-1RnT038cnQqd1Y7sXJebvuA/s1600-h/larry_descent.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8SHj_48DkZ9y1iPIHigU5Pc6S0KVFf4EehvfJUbanMUJ7IRkBSq3NBjJfo0WZbE84O-ob20lKIxEEpsm69jzVGMmQratae5wzvAF9QmSd8CdIqvCVzI1-1RnT038cnQqd1Y7sXJebvuA/s320/larry_descent.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5357972417672596674" /></a><br />Larry<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYm2Y1KBMULJvwLv7czCTESOV7ZNQA42pIr9-uY5b_wVZ_qedqufSsFTcFyapjNrnA0mkcao044uAB_r6-ZfL9iWWzKn5E5hCfbXegAKVh9jof-cU3RwwIgFREI6ABoiL9lxqifESGuk0/s1600-h/jill.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYm2Y1KBMULJvwLv7czCTESOV7ZNQA42pIr9-uY5b_wVZ_qedqufSsFTcFyapjNrnA0mkcao044uAB_r6-ZfL9iWWzKn5E5hCfbXegAKVh9jof-cU3RwwIgFREI6ABoiL9lxqifESGuk0/s320/jill.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5357972414166132818" /></a><br />Jill<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiukdgWsvKfYkgpOe7yKILTUuSLdeg1A53feQ2slw1zjid3EDKYUeM-i-7qwcs_87vqOLYJp8uRuuQIE6fpCweKhqBATc_lnMfvf_SBsyuUiwA1qXgWc212N5VOUbAwUIY-tzBnND5wbC8/s1600-h/laura_kelecy.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiukdgWsvKfYkgpOe7yKILTUuSLdeg1A53feQ2slw1zjid3EDKYUeM-i-7qwcs_87vqOLYJp8uRuuQIE6fpCweKhqBATc_lnMfvf_SBsyuUiwA1qXgWc212N5VOUbAwUIY-tzBnND5wbC8/s320/laura_kelecy.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5357972074696324962" /></a><br />Laura K<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfYJzlrazeVm0tqpc6sAjSUkeQaIMeiYz72Kskv4aFoDTjivkFIHknbzEOznJzZm5y3-G7Z48bsfcQtJPSQvHNLOt3YIWLMmFqRaxZ7mRsQV0p472qUdQoLpXXHz-Xsp1NMtWGm9jCuUY/s1600-h/laura_topofpass.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 246px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfYJzlrazeVm0tqpc6sAjSUkeQaIMeiYz72Kskv4aFoDTjivkFIHknbzEOznJzZm5y3-G7Z48bsfcQtJPSQvHNLOt3YIWLMmFqRaxZ7mRsQV0p472qUdQoLpXXHz-Xsp1NMtWGm9jCuUY/s320/laura_topofpass.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5357972069338905730" /></a><br />Laura (sister)<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQw7y3zypNIUq2WOXyeksc6hulUVHc-cYXHicnBrnji1y0scrr4O5VPGWqPK-XludVsmedPDCNciO0lk0HSDOwWqBU2DXYJNC5aIrIb1qxYx0BI975Kyv-vUfJ5mjBIwIduwUBpDFbUc4/s1600-h/matt_topofpass.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQw7y3zypNIUq2WOXyeksc6hulUVHc-cYXHicnBrnji1y0scrr4O5VPGWqPK-XludVsmedPDCNciO0lk0HSDOwWqBU2DXYJNC5aIrIb1qxYx0BI975Kyv-vUfJ5mjBIwIduwUBpDFbUc4/s320/matt_topofpass.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5357972055536070546" /></a><br />Matt (fiance)<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh120J-jxGY8JUv51pvioNy6skDABihb-3ZU6gPUyKLjPe26GW9xICVePa_0CNOOdREWXLy6TFVClZf1eHTK20s4IMFgcLQCixeTVWBhZRS8omTLUtEerLH5c4BQcZnvpZPhvHIVxpkW4k/s1600-h/mom.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh120J-jxGY8JUv51pvioNy6skDABihb-3ZU6gPUyKLjPe26GW9xICVePa_0CNOOdREWXLy6TFVClZf1eHTK20s4IMFgcLQCixeTVWBhZRS8omTLUtEerLH5c4BQcZnvpZPhvHIVxpkW4k/s320/mom.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5357972053094378706" /></a><br />Mom<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-tcNjjMQA_yYRag0cd0zCd2uZqjioGTwAN68wyaw-I0R54liY4meKf5Q0ckbjveKzx9FKfDeVKkwR4fuLn9W2Z19RydLl_hMuQEaDnxOsWzbB1OiJkXzf4Xl3Ctzkc7ck3bDH0PLMABI/s1600-h/rebekha.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-tcNjjMQA_yYRag0cd0zCd2uZqjioGTwAN68wyaw-I0R54liY4meKf5Q0ckbjveKzx9FKfDeVKkwR4fuLn9W2Z19RydLl_hMuQEaDnxOsWzbB1OiJkXzf4Xl3Ctzkc7ck3bDH0PLMABI/s320/rebekha.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5357971633088835506" /></a><br />Rebekha<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvjhTJocPdy-VDU8PCyk0W9RB87M0pxqlnndjG1HeGCxZqJqhr4_KpoCbCibL01U5CMaornUMVthZHtDzXs6vqByEHBiLzTzm1iGtQ7pCwyy35Y97zb4cdgAbDDcY0q1EyW-TmojTUIds/s1600-h/rich.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvjhTJocPdy-VDU8PCyk0W9RB87M0pxqlnndjG1HeGCxZqJqhr4_KpoCbCibL01U5CMaornUMVthZHtDzXs6vqByEHBiLzTzm1iGtQ7pCwyy35Y97zb4cdgAbDDcY0q1EyW-TmojTUIds/s320/rich.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5357971624762472802" /></a><br />Rich<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuQRhtTnFco5tQlAgzMuvYMi_16mdDxZ_T3a6KDKaGPCGlgj2afdcm49PHKpNqV5lFd5Sdab6bIvnGo85clWAG_ZAqYOItqgJRQ0tgzA8kaRbGW-Oh_mM_Yqkm-iKuOPdSFsBjvgREf8A/s1600-h/rich_ass.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuQRhtTnFco5tQlAgzMuvYMi_16mdDxZ_T3a6KDKaGPCGlgj2afdcm49PHKpNqV5lFd5Sdab6bIvnGo85clWAG_ZAqYOItqgJRQ0tgzA8kaRbGW-Oh_mM_Yqkm-iKuOPdSFsBjvgREf8A/s320/rich_ass.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5357971628345320114" /></a><br />Rich's Ass<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZxUnwe8Q0TE0Qqn6dbHYdSLwi2IbPF2tj78CX6s8H9NQDDylYB4yXoc35rcYx3kDwWi9QMubpwoNqp6-zjOcjuFfo8nxN41-7lQPNRa63DwCWnHjo__60mkJQtmfOdJtLgpP_1YQby9Y/s1600-h/rich_miningdistrict.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 201px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZxUnwe8Q0TE0Qqn6dbHYdSLwi2IbPF2tj78CX6s8H9NQDDylYB4yXoc35rcYx3kDwWi9QMubpwoNqp6-zjOcjuFfo8nxN41-7lQPNRa63DwCWnHjo__60mkJQtmfOdJtLgpP_1YQby9Y/s320/rich_miningdistrict.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5357971623162888658" /></a><br />Rich in Mining District<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgLc4eGY0m2R5bBH87q79e2RCH6l7W-ewRl9ObtsSM9nCKQayIh98w_i72qbHmvAoYYkRW88ZK7hMEiBH31bP_oJ3gIp4tlYJQGNaHWIj2ztzxOcN1SJKUPcnv9FGPV1eCqHFiAmhmGF4/s1600-h/steve.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 163px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgLc4eGY0m2R5bBH87q79e2RCH6l7W-ewRl9ObtsSM9nCKQayIh98w_i72qbHmvAoYYkRW88ZK7hMEiBH31bP_oJ3gIp4tlYJQGNaHWIj2ztzxOcN1SJKUPcnv9FGPV1eCqHFiAmhmGF4/s320/steve.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5357971613309850226" /></a><br />Steve<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaZSwRlXvlNxYeQK2LE4Aq5fLyUBri2uwV14PN9wvE9fuTS3JOqusc1pwg0bvzCYgaVrsK8dhJWJ9U17T_x44hpk-TUdtOOZMW3V9dei5ebfMIO2KtpthDTp-e3N3f5sD_20QXX6QDWYQ/s1600-h/dad_rich_views.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaZSwRlXvlNxYeQK2LE4Aq5fLyUBri2uwV14PN9wvE9fuTS3JOqusc1pwg0bvzCYgaVrsK8dhJWJ9U17T_x44hpk-TUdtOOZMW3V9dei5ebfMIO2KtpthDTp-e3N3f5sD_20QXX6QDWYQ/s320/dad_rich_views.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5357971204684140418" /></a><br />Dad and Rich<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjrTW6j0Ot5eJXjn9fmZoVEA_NXTZrLaQ8IAkkXqSd8B_fe6IDVHubdKMTLoGf-qv2XdRHcyBmiIQF3ao13cLe_Sd81q1lh7t0sTJJG2C74afbniuDrAsV1aErX1-2A0G45WphqoN1fDs/s1600-h/dad_mining_district.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjrTW6j0Ot5eJXjn9fmZoVEA_NXTZrLaQ8IAkkXqSd8B_fe6IDVHubdKMTLoGf-qv2XdRHcyBmiIQF3ao13cLe_Sd81q1lh7t0sTJJG2C74afbniuDrAsV1aErX1-2A0G45WphqoN1fDs/s320/dad_mining_district.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5357971198867555842" /></a><br />Dad in Mining District<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaU6ZHKol8XlMyF7opBbrrOph4FhNEhvB9VAF6u80WBgPVPvmQnyWehgTzR8WAazq67bq_VlXKqX072_gyZbL4vmL6T9tvpQ7QfH9k2Oqnbaav7gTSEBhuUhgrHQ_5Vqhu-cu7unZjLr4/s1600-h/dad_climbing.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaU6ZHKol8XlMyF7opBbrrOph4FhNEhvB9VAF6u80WBgPVPvmQnyWehgTzR8WAazq67bq_VlXKqX072_gyZbL4vmL6T9tvpQ7QfH9k2Oqnbaav7gTSEBhuUhgrHQ_5Vqhu-cu7unZjLr4/s320/dad_climbing.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5357971192624243570" /></a><br />Dad climbing<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhROu9bBks4o_zz1dETnJukaCQ9gysQLxd95juxSmO_GOxKtVO35UtnlrZVhyphenhyphen1Nv1HZrbBdYMDXRmVR4TMhwMLuDqAQ1sgNSGFi1PqXDjZTkaunGp6Cpqb50u_6-W-sPselpiZ9hzitejs/s1600-h/dad_ball_mountain.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 194px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhROu9bBks4o_zz1dETnJukaCQ9gysQLxd95juxSmO_GOxKtVO35UtnlrZVhyphenhyphen1Nv1HZrbBdYMDXRmVR4TMhwMLuDqAQ1sgNSGFi1PqXDjZTkaunGp6Cpqb50u_6-W-sPselpiZ9hzitejs/s320/dad_ball_mountain.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5357971186848012258" /></a><br />Dad going around Ball Mountain<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEHu0Q-dXHVpBqZVbiLWvSLbyzzFpOfGL-I0AUpl9khLwS9VWD-1diiMDVziqJ4vXa7byzcxBqvrYbsBas34rMDS6-nWoH3oAeqIGvM_bQ7HdI0ukLpECqMT81XcQN5Scpwu4H4qSne4c/s1600-h/dad_9miles.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 175px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEHu0Q-dXHVpBqZVbiLWvSLbyzzFpOfGL-I0AUpl9khLwS9VWD-1diiMDVziqJ4vXa7byzcxBqvrYbsBas34rMDS6-nWoH3oAeqIGvM_bQ7HdI0ukLpECqMT81XcQN5Scpwu4H4qSne4c/s320/dad_9miles.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5357971185244315842" /></a><br />Dad around 9 milesPaul DeWitthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02486657258509248273noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4788468697626703853.post-79665942445538683432009-07-08T11:00:00.005-06:002009-07-08T12:55:58.117-06:00Drunk Badgers and Coked up KittiesI saw this, taken from Reuters, and just had to pass it along...<br /><br />BERLIN - A badger in Germany got so drunk on over-ripe cherries it staggered into the middle of a road and refused to budge, police said Wednesday. <br /><br />A motorist called police near the central town of Goslar to report a dead badger on a road — only for officers to turn up and discover the animal alive and well, but drunk.<br /><br />Police discovered the nocturnal beast had eaten cherries from a nearby tree which had turned to alcohol and given the badger diarrhea. <br /><br />Having failed to scare the animal away, officers eventually chased it from the road with a broom.<br /><br />******<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEietsXhVZZ6BU4tf0tc8lab9f8mRDbkCC43pHNR5uXCYcEOV-E7elX7q4Dvyb_GRf3m9BkxDgOApTsDCLlIgZURUrJkXDjs46YK-Vgq113hRb2cj1lQexXkuZ-g46z-hKh9R2yZRni4Tyk/s1600-h/pic07905.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 256px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEietsXhVZZ6BU4tf0tc8lab9f8mRDbkCC43pHNR5uXCYcEOV-E7elX7q4Dvyb_GRf3m9BkxDgOApTsDCLlIgZURUrJkXDjs46YK-Vgq113hRb2cj1lQexXkuZ-g46z-hKh9R2yZRni4Tyk/s320/pic07905.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5356135848286235394" /></a>Paul DeWitthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02486657258509248273noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4788468697626703853.post-40299752373058743222009-07-03T15:02:00.012-06:002009-07-03T16:22:51.914-06:00Hurricane Canyon and Lake Manitou<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg68GneBwGE_tu05BOx8QLSnqeIkKyHWXdrxCFBbZYY8pxXVGKOzjqK1VSJn7VGcpMSJsM7oGNN6J3w4L19ABsKkRHxBQni9nP3XxHvVTyWnnKCnbLobmxBds7dDuQyTRtq4gZ1eh0F_eA/s1600-h/crud_sign.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 219px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg68GneBwGE_tu05BOx8QLSnqeIkKyHWXdrxCFBbZYY8pxXVGKOzjqK1VSJn7VGcpMSJsM7oGNN6J3w4L19ABsKkRHxBQni9nP3XxHvVTyWnnKCnbLobmxBds7dDuQyTRtq4gZ1eh0F_eA/s320/crud_sign.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5354345145272185602" /></a><br />We had a great CRUD long run today, exploring some fairly off-beat trails on the flank of Pikes Peak. As nice as Barr trail is, there are literally hundreds of miles of better trails on the mountain where you don't have to pick your way around oxygen-deprived tourists with ski poles. Anyway, today's route started in downtown Manitou and headed up Williams Canyon, my favorite canyon in the area. The wet spring and recent (yesterday) rains made for nice lush surroundings and we were all soaked well before the creek crossing later in the morning.<br /><br />Williams Canyon (next 2 photos):<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLPbHAppo5UN-T6kKznFxZHxibHA0XW1UryiQ6A24eT5uQd1SSh_-InUHOAmBTcnH2Qzwz-FUWZn1MQv7oafSuXIrygTqDBqRTHRCeQrLq2Tce64eQjAr0aroKB5yxYVchEXb3oEtLy54/s1600-h/williams_1.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 257px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLPbHAppo5UN-T6kKznFxZHxibHA0XW1UryiQ6A24eT5uQd1SSh_-InUHOAmBTcnH2Qzwz-FUWZn1MQv7oafSuXIrygTqDBqRTHRCeQrLq2Tce64eQjAr0aroKB5yxYVchEXb3oEtLy54/s320/williams_1.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5354345965941148242" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbRIDzGwUQ62NVEB9bXKpP-6CKl24vRmuD9E8GoZ2j6TliWgKU5XoAXX7KFbuc1YrcqBRUBmS-LbNBTQlfeW6enR-4eZD612fQsVbcQk__MxSOTKHHafI_WHv0X6isHrFIvfud8_TsaIs/s1600-h/williams_2.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 319px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbRIDzGwUQ62NVEB9bXKpP-6CKl24vRmuD9E8GoZ2j6TliWgKU5XoAXX7KFbuc1YrcqBRUBmS-LbNBTQlfeW6enR-4eZD612fQsVbcQk__MxSOTKHHafI_WHv0X6isHrFIvfud8_TsaIs/s320/williams_2.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5354345961455900530" /></a><br /><br /><br />We took a connector trail up to Waldo Canyon and then ran Waldo to the trailhead on Highway 24, getting in a bit of speed work crossing the road with its 55 MPH traffic (think Frogger).<br /><br />Waldo:<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdJ7LJv7MnTSt3MPkaZq2f-oKcH7VdCXXyDL_lEREfPrm5tiRU19FGah33AcHgTIh7ZPHwIIdcCIYxrYbjfEclwOHFSNwfZ4Yg4TUzaEL9113ymMF1bPzOhRrOCW51KiW99tiiaPHlzCk/s1600-h/waldo_1.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 210px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdJ7LJv7MnTSt3MPkaZq2f-oKcH7VdCXXyDL_lEREfPrm5tiRU19FGah33AcHgTIh7ZPHwIIdcCIYxrYbjfEclwOHFSNwfZ4Yg4TUzaEL9113ymMF1bPzOhRrOCW51KiW99tiiaPHlzCk/s320/waldo_1.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5354345965728630018" /></a><br /><br /><br />Longs Ranch Road has a similar grade and surface to the Powerlines climb during the LT100, though it is hard to simulate the 75 miles on your legs at that point during the 100 miler. As steep as it is, if you've ever "run" this dirt road in hip deep snow, the dirt is a welcome relief.<br /><br />Longs Ranch Rd (next 2 photos):<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHvXnIlbJ2Y1Wn8GVBRV1I7alRitru1LzUHjRHlCEsG_ay9iEpWgyMqhthyInCurriUhP9P-dk1ZrjEdHp3S_GMVNP6tzyC8KJdk-pZDnh1dwxS5j1BGmpbLMWa5Q6_W1DYSZ0jnzaAwA/s1600-h/longs_ranch2.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 280px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHvXnIlbJ2Y1Wn8GVBRV1I7alRitru1LzUHjRHlCEsG_ay9iEpWgyMqhthyInCurriUhP9P-dk1ZrjEdHp3S_GMVNP6tzyC8KJdk-pZDnh1dwxS5j1BGmpbLMWa5Q6_W1DYSZ0jnzaAwA/s320/longs_ranch2.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5354345973303038354" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitJn-st0_kwDeCiaQl0tYlf0sghRQUk0EMQCSLHAnvsE3UwJBuZDpkwBLbAslFhk0J5TKw68JSe7h9L52-KyRrVytp1nMy63vOFDhyphenhyphenSAsG7YmFCdet0zeZkVtvlF9uPs5GWzJ97rNW7Q4/s1600-h/longs_ranch_rd.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 259px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitJn-st0_kwDeCiaQl0tYlf0sghRQUk0EMQCSLHAnvsE3UwJBuZDpkwBLbAslFhk0J5TKw68JSe7h9L52-KyRrVytp1nMy63vOFDhyphenhyphenSAsG7YmFCdet0zeZkVtvlF9uPs5GWzJ97rNW7Q4/s320/longs_ranch_rd.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5354345970728308418" /></a><br /><br />Longs Ranch Road tops out around 9000 feet where several trails branch off. You can go down through the Manitou Experimental Forest to No Name Creek, take a trail over through Eagles Nest to the top of the Incline, take Bob's Road over to Barr Trail, or take a nice overgrown single track trail through Hurricane Canyon to the French Creek drainage at the base of the Manitou Lake dam, which was our route today.<br /><br />Hurricane Canyon (next 3 photos):<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEVzHwSv4c9hF4BCAtIAX1S9X7dfLIU6ZTr8rpURz-FF9lOgRGqOdGD2l6NpOS9dOdOIb4VJ6y6975UN5zQAT-c0oFsZYGb9-UUQuTjLRVkPTK5wFRkqV-jMXwI6V0f5x564MYWo2h6SM/s1600-h/hurricane_canyon2.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 255px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEVzHwSv4c9hF4BCAtIAX1S9X7dfLIU6ZTr8rpURz-FF9lOgRGqOdGD2l6NpOS9dOdOIb4VJ6y6975UN5zQAT-c0oFsZYGb9-UUQuTjLRVkPTK5wFRkqV-jMXwI6V0f5x564MYWo2h6SM/s320/hurricane_canyon2.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5354345143762322370" /></a><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5fydYOfbvt4gj_RDaf6U3Gs5xugDHMsv_hCej5vJ_BLOrHibBSewo9BbJbLk8k7mRs2InORihbPOJdbRDjj3FXz_N2Xyk8FtdG4C3qpkilIcVTjBQBu0XaSajFy0Rmmc4W74B2FLFLl4/s1600-h/hurricane_canyon.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 237px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5fydYOfbvt4gj_RDaf6U3Gs5xugDHMsv_hCej5vJ_BLOrHibBSewo9BbJbLk8k7mRs2InORihbPOJdbRDjj3FXz_N2Xyk8FtdG4C3qpkilIcVTjBQBu0XaSajFy0Rmmc4W74B2FLFLl4/s320/hurricane_canyon.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5354345139885948674" /></a><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeOFTWQKGNaWUu_2wF7m2oefS8lxflGrCjO7Puq0zqQPidy-EY4wyb26p8jr7xRa_JQUDW3v0NAeN021EP_ij4xPIGr9owFWHk0b9hTOP1QqcqDO0mczAgVLhVjn_infuryRGWGYWrA2E/s1600-h/hurricane_canyon_paulrick.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 174px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeOFTWQKGNaWUu_2wF7m2oefS8lxflGrCjO7Puq0zqQPidy-EY4wyb26p8jr7xRa_JQUDW3v0NAeN021EP_ij4xPIGr9owFWHk0b9hTOP1QqcqDO0mczAgVLhVjn_infuryRGWGYWrA2E/s320/hurricane_canyon_paulrick.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5354345137335845506" /></a><br /><br />Lots of Elk scat and wildflowers along with plenty of fallen trees since this is not a highly used trail. From the dam, we scooted down trail 638 to the 7.8 mile sign on Barr trail, and then back down Barr Trail which was teeming with people on this holiday day.<br /><br />Trail 638:<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWPe1DGMtLoFNSavF373VML002nF1rDmmbf9bBLcAsQ3RsLwaxJDN99YV8K6Ws2Z771U_V61oNaJymyIX8Lca4ZLv7iPWt0g7nI8_XM5alQrZtyZlqc4yOlgYfEChLcwPOyVajjcpNe3E/s1600-h/trail638_paul.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 241px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWPe1DGMtLoFNSavF373VML002nF1rDmmbf9bBLcAsQ3RsLwaxJDN99YV8K6Ws2Z771U_V61oNaJymyIX8Lca4ZLv7iPWt0g7nI8_XM5alQrZtyZlqc4yOlgYfEChLcwPOyVajjcpNe3E/s320/trail638_paul.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5354345137434049218" /></a><br /><br />Route Specifics: 4:38 total time. 21.27 miles and 9000 feet of altitude gain. That amount of gain seems too much to me, but that is what Steve's GPS said. I'm guessing more like 6000 ft gain.<br /><br />As for me - I'm finally feeling like a real runner again and not holding up the group on these long days. Next weekend is the Leadville Trail marathon where I'll be running with my Dad; we did this in 2007 and this year he hopes to break 5Hrs.Paul DeWitthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02486657258509248273noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4788468697626703853.post-52923809000947330092009-06-28T12:48:00.009-06:002009-07-03T15:19:50.610-06:00Ultra Gear ChecklistI have a few runners doing their first 100s this summer, and was remembering back to my first 100 (2001 LT100) when we had the back of a pickup truck literally stuffed with food and supplies, most of which was not needed and just made it harder for Judy to find what I did want at each crew stop. While we went overboard that first year, there certainly are some critical items to have when doing a 100 mile race. The nature of the race makes a big difference; you probably don't need as many different types of clothing for the Umstead 100 as for the LT100 for example, so keep that in mind when planning out your supplies. Also keep in mind that at some races, your crew will need to hike in a ways to see you; this requires more planning so your crew can simply carry a small backpack with everything you might need. Finally, remember that you can never guarantee that your crew will get to the crew stop as planned. Things do happen (we met someone at LT100 a few years ago whose car died sometime during race morning). You should make use of the drop bags too as a back-up. It will be a long day for your crew as well as for you so they should remember to bring plenty of food and drinks for themselves too.<br /><br />1. Cooler with ice and plenty of water. You don't want your crew to have to count on getting water at the aid stations so have plenty of your own.<br />2. Bug spray<br />3. Sunscreen<br />4. Toilet paper<br />5. Lights (for runner and for crew)<br />6. Extra batteries<br />7. Ibuprofen/salt pills/antacid pills<br />8. Sunglasses/hat<br />9. Maps and Racer/Crew instructions from website<br />10. Extra running shoes/socks/running shirts/shorts<br />11. Warm clothes for night<br />12. Drugstore poncho and/or rain clothes<br />13. Runner food - gels, bars, lunch meat, PBJs, etc. <br />14. Runner drinks - powder for mixing, Ensure, Boost, flat Coke, etc.<br />15. Basic first aid kit for blisters<br />16. Split sheet* for runner (so you know when to expect your runner at each crew stop)<br />17. Extra plastic ziploc bags<br />18. Handwipes<br />19. Chairs (for crew and runner)<br />20. Bodyglide or similar<br /><br />*As a runner you should try to let your crew know ahead of time where you may want different things. This will be a seperate post but as a runner I always liked to give my crew a sheet with my expected splits and what I wanted to get at each crew stop. <br /><br />Did I forget anything important that you always are sure to bring to a big race? Let me know and I'll add it to the list.Paul DeWitthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02486657258509248273noreply@blogger.com47tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4788468697626703853.post-82130382441735254932009-06-08T06:58:00.005-06:002009-07-03T15:20:12.770-06:00So Long DeweyI can't believe this is happening in Colorado! Seems more like a Kansas story.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.denverpost.com/ci_12542434">Adams County Libraries Shelving Dewey Decimal System</a>.Paul DeWitthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02486657258509248273noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4788468697626703853.post-50128255476794615502009-05-30T15:04:00.005-06:002009-05-30T15:14:41.965-06:00Catching UpYes I'm still alive, if only barely. My surgery recovery has been very slow with me still being super fatigued. I had follow-up blood work done yesterday and will hear the results next week in case I need to do anything different than my current plan, which mainly consists of suffering twice a week on the CRUD runs. My only event on the slate at this point is running the Leadville Trail Marathon in 6 weeks with my Dad. Hopefully I'll be able to keep up! All the normal CRUD guys, along with 2009 newcomers Eric Grossman and Scott Jaime, have been kicking my butt on the Thur CRUD hill workouts. Look out for Eric at the WS100, and Scott at the HR100 this season as both are in good shape and getting faster each week.<br /><br />We had a nice run today with the CRUD group through the Air Force Academy (Falcon Trail) and partway up Stanley Canyon. A few of the guys went up the whole way to Rampart Reservoir but I turned back right after this photo for a 3 hr run.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3ApVVoT086j-hSkzqwG5C-Wku-hhXDdx4L5pbuUlY_e8PMKRpm6lzvBrBFqvweozRMXjc3qH33VRj43XbBO52aPlf-jbJSFKNpTuSD4v8ht5VuazNMTYx1U3_LWNJk9tebpGyaYKwkIo/s1600-h/rick_stanley_canyon.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3ApVVoT086j-hSkzqwG5C-Wku-hhXDdx4L5pbuUlY_e8PMKRpm6lzvBrBFqvweozRMXjc3qH33VRj43XbBO52aPlf-jbJSFKNpTuSD4v8ht5VuazNMTYx1U3_LWNJk9tebpGyaYKwkIo/s320/rick_stanley_canyon.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5341726384269375970" /></a><br /><br />Just for Brownie, I wanted to show a few of my latest furniture pieces. This first one is a desk/secretary made out of Cherry. This piece includes more than 200 dovetails as well as a lot of inlay using other woods (maple, walnut, and mahogany).<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPEKY-rfMeImYOEav73jVuz1e5FPyZlYzO1rlOvRQu4w8WgTOKEUGrTIrQgj3rbjwiN19TRkHMSyoz9kxUeBkvYJ9t3zKOck-qn8eYNEgGAzCcGQmRdLevYCxybJ5klvWq5jy_MUUDDos/s1600-h/elberson_desksecretary_smallfile.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 310px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPEKY-rfMeImYOEav73jVuz1e5FPyZlYzO1rlOvRQu4w8WgTOKEUGrTIrQgj3rbjwiN19TRkHMSyoz9kxUeBkvYJ9t3zKOck-qn8eYNEgGAzCcGQmRdLevYCxybJ5klvWq5jy_MUUDDos/s320/elberson_desksecretary_smallfile.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5341726381797765170" /></a><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhj3AAdXh-TOrAPo-Qht9oN74JewsJ1sL5E5Nl-s68iUp4IwJ9byRs_KNwdtUkIPGKjQ9JMBwmlwusiXrjUpCb9iS0SwJdg_3cQFRE_GMJAHUH5TynCTrmDVtmjxb8Q4OOo07Us2bAWbmc/s1600-h/elberson_desk_details_smallfile.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 234px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhj3AAdXh-TOrAPo-Qht9oN74JewsJ1sL5E5Nl-s68iUp4IwJ9byRs_KNwdtUkIPGKjQ9JMBwmlwusiXrjUpCb9iS0SwJdg_3cQFRE_GMJAHUH5TynCTrmDVtmjxb8Q4OOo07Us2bAWbmc/s320/elberson_desk_details_smallfile.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5341726375444513698" /></a><br /><br />Finally, this is a King size bed made out of Walnut and Curly Maple. The clients are quite short as you can see.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQXCiQI8IHhVZ7VoUnNHGnmHZ0Uc_IJqECz48fbgPtGt_apd1kgpvwtEgsDSqtYd4TEaHuLrMokCczCXwzClRr0SKTtbBGjHoaoAnSMUsO2cssG5fncGlmIUflRfHJT7IxZKi7qCjFlh8/s1600-h/bronsky_bed_smallfile.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 256px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQXCiQI8IHhVZ7VoUnNHGnmHZ0Uc_IJqECz48fbgPtGt_apd1kgpvwtEgsDSqtYd4TEaHuLrMokCczCXwzClRr0SKTtbBGjHoaoAnSMUsO2cssG5fncGlmIUflRfHJT7IxZKi7qCjFlh8/s320/bronsky_bed_smallfile.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5341726376780352930" /></a>Paul DeWitthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02486657258509248273noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4788468697626703853.post-63894695932967877822009-04-23T12:41:00.004-06:002009-04-23T12:58:38.280-06:00Methinks thou shall likethmine latest creation. Ok, that title was in honor of <a href="http://www.talklikeshakespeare.org/">Talk Like Shakespeare Day</a>. I shall granteth extra credit to anyone who can guesseth how old he'd be today.<br /><br />Ok, enough of that. I finally finished another project and got it delivered. This dresser was for a client that already has a matching bed and nightstands I built last year. Like the other pieces, this one is cherry and birsdeye maple. The chest was built using through dovetails, half-blind dovetails, and sliding dovetails.<br /><br />The drawers are graduated in size, going from tallest at the bottom to smallest at the top.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiukfOv__rdbTz_LnNoQ89F2kdNLCokoBD6pl5jKWM-FbObej0MzqF4WOExrC0Uecz7DHRwy3vN444mSA96hhAxsWSiN25UyT51V7mjbjxdDH6pXu8zY49rR0yGySfGFLo2eVnc6K1TWko/s1600-h/shaker_dresser_whitebck.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 204px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiukfOv__rdbTz_LnNoQ89F2kdNLCokoBD6pl5jKWM-FbObej0MzqF4WOExrC0Uecz7DHRwy3vN444mSA96hhAxsWSiN25UyT51V7mjbjxdDH6pXu8zY49rR0yGySfGFLo2eVnc6K1TWko/s320/shaker_dresser_whitebck.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5327960465894053842" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjk_7wdmraRGB44Gr2mWg3fR6GYMyZXz-N3h1aB5z6LhYIkZr04kNEIm8WReXBfP4YxeS1o_MRotnPhr-sR_YTr-dPcFnfbIcJYEMBFNm8bsisjZeqxjn_JIbWBVHVHKjuvzJlZL9AjTUk/s1600-h/shaker_dresser_whitebck_details.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 248px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjk_7wdmraRGB44Gr2mWg3fR6GYMyZXz-N3h1aB5z6LhYIkZr04kNEIm8WReXBfP4YxeS1o_MRotnPhr-sR_YTr-dPcFnfbIcJYEMBFNm8bsisjZeqxjn_JIbWBVHVHKjuvzJlZL9AjTUk/s320/shaker_dresser_whitebck_details.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5327960461414450818" /></a>Paul DeWitthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02486657258509248273noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4788468697626703853.post-58246808075514445332009-04-15T15:43:00.005-06:002009-04-19T11:13:07.337-06:00Pain in the Butt<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjugcEzHQ5_Ih_tIS8ajRwQYEwt-_ROVp9n3_spVMmXZEN_LWCO5hyhOAMKZYq_z-OwPKYVCYMvTqxdaGdHcHOKDHJ-O2UYcfYxlPyGHKCRp_mFcmOimFKQ7TwyggLtS4uKe3S2_tKlBv4/s1600-h/hospital.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjugcEzHQ5_Ih_tIS8ajRwQYEwt-_ROVp9n3_spVMmXZEN_LWCO5hyhOAMKZYq_z-OwPKYVCYMvTqxdaGdHcHOKDHJ-O2UYcfYxlPyGHKCRp_mFcmOimFKQ7TwyggLtS4uKe3S2_tKlBv4/s320/hospital.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5326451698042510770" /></a><br /><br />I've been out of commission for almost a week now, and it looks like several more days minimum before I will be able to run. I had what was supposed to be minor surgery last Friday...here is a brief report. I had only told a few of my friends and family what was being done just out of embarrassment, but I guess I shouldn't be embarrassed; it is just one of those things and I'm just glad it is almost over. I had hemorrhoids and over the last several years had been putting up with some pretty bad discomfort and blood loss. Running obviously isn't the best thing in the world for it, and I can tell you that wiping with a pine branch in the middle of a long run is no fun. I finally went to my family doctor and he referred me to a specialist and said they had a lot of easy, out-patient non-invasive procedures that are able to be done these days. The specialist took one look and said I was way past those quick/easy procedures and due to my age and activity level, he wanted me to have surgery asap. I put it off till after WTC, and then it was rescheduled once due to the surgeon's schedule but I finally had it done last Friday. It was a general anesthesia procedure which sounded good to me. I woke up in the recovery room and they said I could go home as soon as I could take a leak on my own, but before that ever happened I started bleeding all over the place and was rushed back into the operating room. They stopped the bleeding and still think the procedure will have the expected (good) outcome. I did have to spend the night in the hospital though and am still in a lot of discomfort. So here are my Percocet-induced ramblings about the whole ordeal:<br />1. How the hell do people function while on/addicted to Percocet? I can't focus on anything for longer than 30 seconds.<br /><br />2. Any jokes about pulling your pants down and bending over cause it is tax day are crazy. Paying taxes is way better than literally having to bend over like I did.<br /><br />3. If you lose a ton of blood and live at 7200 feet, I don't care how good of shape you are in you can suddenly barely walk up the stairs.<br /><br />4. I hope the surgeon had really small hands and really tiny instruments, but based on how I feel, I think he could probably palm a basketball with ease.<br /><br />5. Post surgery pain of this kind is way different than any self-induced running pain that we are used to dealing with. Apparently running 100 milers doesn't make you tough when it comes to other pain.<br /><br />6. My surgeon called me dude. <br /><br />Thanks to all my friends who called or stopped by the hospital, and all you running clients who have been very patient with me as the emails and running log entries piled up.Paul DeWitthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02486657258509248273noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4788468697626703853.post-79811933942710624982009-04-06T16:18:00.005-06:002009-04-06T16:29:39.715-06:00No more air-cooled fun for now<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8vFvqchcQ7LaqwagSGHC0lFSstOtx7AbBbbAlvuThZp8hGnZxrDTnOisgZIr6s-Gji1Gqd93vwTSTggIBRfAc9VH5FZJC7XKjsSvWKPzYIaxZIDcyZTxlvJbT_bIi-KQuAxYYKJ6NlII/s1600-h/bug_1.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 231px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8vFvqchcQ7LaqwagSGHC0lFSstOtx7AbBbbAlvuThZp8hGnZxrDTnOisgZIr6s-Gji1Gqd93vwTSTggIBRfAc9VH5FZJC7XKjsSvWKPzYIaxZIDcyZTxlvJbT_bIi-KQuAxYYKJ6NlII/s320/bug_1.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5321707164586858898" /></a><br /><br />No room in garage<br />Snowfall and rain - dreaded rust<br />Bug gone to new homePaul DeWitthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02486657258509248273noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4788468697626703853.post-47866036187044929062009-03-30T11:03:00.003-06:002009-03-30T11:05:49.482-06:00New DeWitt Ultrarunners!Congratulations to my sister, Laura, and her boyfriend Matt who entered and won their first ultramarathon this past weekend. It was the Gator 50K in eastern North Carolina.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.wilmingtonroadrunners.org/raceresults/2009/gator09ovr.txt">Race Results</a><br /><br />Most importantly, they both want to run more ultras after this first one so that is always a good thing. Looking back, I'm not sure if I felt the same way after my first one!Paul DeWitthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02486657258509248273noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4788468697626703853.post-8814517733941839692009-03-28T16:25:00.009-06:002009-03-28T17:46:08.265-06:00Crystal Park/Section 16 RunAfter a spring "blizzard" on Thursday, we got the chance to run in some snow for today's long run. Luckily there wasn't as much snow on the southwest side of town as up here in Palmer Lake, but still enough to have some fun. The contrast of the blue sky, green trees, and white snow is always a sight to see.<br /><br />So today's run was an 18.3 mile loop starting and finishing in Manitou Springs. We ran up Crystal Park rd, which is a paved road that winds up a private neighborhood for about 8 miles. This is a nice grade and they plow it so we got all our uphill running out the way without having to worry about the snow.<br /><br />We had a nice group again, including <a href="http://www.teamfasteddy-fasted.blogspot.com/">Scott Jaime </a>who came down from Denver and the return of <a href="http://www.antonkrupicka.blogspot.com/">Tony K</a> after his winter in Oregon. Photos courtesy of <a href="http://questforleadman09.blogspot.com/">Larry D</a> and <a href="http://eternalfrontier.blogspot.com/">Steve B</a>.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBU7Vs0KtD0rYbEdAKuJ5Fh9F4hlJwWCIAO_LekNZUY-gHo89abhcnnAZ_TuSuEtrzCkyUeVbJXll5ZOdElsZSnH9ypCztPwdArIjbP_QSUEwjpEDsFH10VITAmdnJ_2MEUvMdkSN4aBE/s1600-h/crystal_park_rd.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 241px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBU7Vs0KtD0rYbEdAKuJ5Fh9F4hlJwWCIAO_LekNZUY-gHo89abhcnnAZ_TuSuEtrzCkyUeVbJXll5ZOdElsZSnH9ypCztPwdArIjbP_QSUEwjpEDsFH10VITAmdnJ_2MEUvMdkSN4aBE/s320/crystal_park_rd.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5318369072459782786" /></a><br /><br />Turntable for cars partway up the hill:<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6C1dYv5Hc1sgZi8oq_4lZ3YjvA05iUFetzm5mHw2faRZOw0OqTIXOFlCRsPPC65fs8qDscQEVoMvXEDJMfvV6qzX1G2yZdX-HKugxC6b7SQrcZ3m7t7zKp1x4GpUZhmkSsp36NP-lvXU/s1600-h/turn_table.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6C1dYv5Hc1sgZi8oq_4lZ3YjvA05iUFetzm5mHw2faRZOw0OqTIXOFlCRsPPC65fs8qDscQEVoMvXEDJMfvV6qzX1G2yZdX-HKugxC6b7SQrcZ3m7t7zKp1x4GpUZhmkSsp36NP-lvXU/s320/turn_table.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5318369560672349746" /></a><br /><br />This is the actual turntable mentioned in the sign above:<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6iNSLYhTHZhqQumvAIa2l5Ebu2C8IC2xEpGV6Y1OvuP1Hb-A9ARgs5GTS4cD6UDfhUow_Y1pnEJfHLaCVmCaOT1Nq_IovYTtAQKZtCUl9rsO5m_wX0nsDtT6hNm6hnP85WxsYe6huCmI/s1600-h/scott_turntable.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6iNSLYhTHZhqQumvAIa2l5Ebu2C8IC2xEpGV6Y1OvuP1Hb-A9ARgs5GTS4cD6UDfhUow_Y1pnEJfHLaCVmCaOT1Nq_IovYTtAQKZtCUl9rsO5m_wX0nsDtT6hNm6hnP85WxsYe6huCmI/s320/scott_turntable.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5318369559819539714" /></a><br /><br />CRUD regrouping at the day's high point of about 9200 feet:<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiDsQjO4ZWsLV7nzM2WxBt7kxRTnWP7AdKq3tqKerFAq0KAe5HkjkjDdq3EzavohzrwVp74CklEh0uZY5YR3Y0CFISRk1FwKReQ_vwumUS-YRRYEzXq7ZAYa7YJW6YN9CAcEHZY25Je_s/s1600-h/high_point.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiDsQjO4ZWsLV7nzM2WxBt7kxRTnWP7AdKq3tqKerFAq0KAe5HkjkjDdq3EzavohzrwVp74CklEh0uZY5YR3Y0CFISRk1FwKReQ_vwumUS-YRRYEzXq7ZAYa7YJW6YN9CAcEHZY25Je_s/s320/high_point.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5318369080108378898" /></a><br /><br />From the high point, we got on the Palmer Trail for a nice fluffy downhill run towards Section 16.<br /><br />Stylish Rick:<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDjLNxr6TMo5sEAScJpBoWcSTTlRyIyutKIcd9oqciSEX24KWOAn_SBEM6pCqrBbqAuWQ00uZ82AKFIHjLjDO4xDlgVoZRIZkMQSC1QgRsO3xY0RnqdFKC7BkFI61IHGE-Y2LYWShFKgQ/s1600-h/rick_palmertrail.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 269px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDjLNxr6TMo5sEAScJpBoWcSTTlRyIyutKIcd9oqciSEX24KWOAn_SBEM6pCqrBbqAuWQ00uZ82AKFIHjLjDO4xDlgVoZRIZkMQSC1QgRsO3xY0RnqdFKC7BkFI61IHGE-Y2LYWShFKgQ/s320/rick_palmertrail.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5318369552153056338" /></a><br /><br />Deep snow on the Palmer Trail:<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmxX_K76GKgXJygM0iRKq5s7AFEhYGic5TQaL5kyxIfdDJA7vm7YNjDBgoPyy_LS_klhhFump6G2hwUD2mCV4AGb7M9wQ5dcMhvLPS-BFdKAsYRH1yN7G21u92QXE7lMvegkLRBOon4mo/s1600-h/palmer_trail_paul.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 198px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmxX_K76GKgXJygM0iRKq5s7AFEhYGic5TQaL5kyxIfdDJA7vm7YNjDBgoPyy_LS_klhhFump6G2hwUD2mCV4AGb7M9wQ5dcMhvLPS-BFdKAsYRH1yN7G21u92QXE7lMvegkLRBOon4mo/s320/palmer_trail_paul.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5318369539118002642" /></a><br /><br />Here we are re-grouping at the intersection of the Palmer Trail and the Section 16 trail.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_93UKVcdqurzktQ4n3kedxSuAasLDhbvQiDEgJE6nqBh8q2Xid2CfZTGg96EqRoQ60hJ2F7w75aMOBZZVEcExm0jYlPO8QWBz9nm00XsYDlThiu6pcIBzBj73qpUKlZMsAsTAsP13Xn0/s1600-h/re_group_palmertrail.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 166px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_93UKVcdqurzktQ4n3kedxSuAasLDhbvQiDEgJE6nqBh8q2Xid2CfZTGg96EqRoQ60hJ2F7w75aMOBZZVEcExm0jYlPO8QWBz9nm00XsYDlThiu6pcIBzBj73qpUKlZMsAsTAsP13Xn0/s320/re_group_palmertrail.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5318369545436260834" /></a><br /><br />We took the counterclockwise direction on Section 16 down to Hi Drive, and then took Hi Drive down to the Section 16 trailhead and then on around to the Intemman trail junction.<br /><br />Intemman Trail:<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1MU2EIY-eosQMLrJ7FJ-vAq5Aq3NEptHxja2yNhN7YyFQq0KYA6br9wxBz5MLioqrKA5MRv4oHW4eA1X1KrQTiXxTwp7HVVH_xw39LgXxTvQoMepFVg9oL4yACWo0y51jz672MAPRmKc/s1600-h/intemman_trail.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1MU2EIY-eosQMLrJ7FJ-vAq5Aq3NEptHxja2yNhN7YyFQq0KYA6br9wxBz5MLioqrKA5MRv4oHW4eA1X1KrQTiXxTwp7HVVH_xw39LgXxTvQoMepFVg9oL4yACWo0y51jz672MAPRmKc/s320/intemman_trail.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5318369089083315986" /></a><br /><br />The Intemman trail goes over some nice red rock single track back to the bottom part of Crystal Park Rd.<br /><br />Beautiful Colorado Day:<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_BFpgNBXJiT7XKlZJezofRWLUVPRRqO65bQuBP4sgSYSfkV_o08udlL57bFgk0y-eXhyO6OuivqOv3EGvfksYAmyrLMO4M1i6SczvaCr9p5XKZTPWZw6WCc7RfMko9gAS4JnUBdeyPzA/s1600-h/blue_sky.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 241px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_BFpgNBXJiT7XKlZJezofRWLUVPRRqO65bQuBP4sgSYSfkV_o08udlL57bFgk0y-eXhyO6OuivqOv3EGvfksYAmyrLMO4M1i6SczvaCr9p5XKZTPWZw6WCc7RfMko9gAS4JnUBdeyPzA/s320/blue_sky.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5318369061582137394" /></a><br /><br />Name that Dork:<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEho7ttXoJlugXOwTuZgd3W2TBubukghnS19hWMPrm-Q9iWPuWjCoovlEHVtC9e0aF53t_VNeLDh4pvqAq-n6_up8nry-mlkXeGr0buqzzvL7YU4OZHXVuqPGBk4kFemZAxOpXJqTmo8UHo/s1600-h/dork.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 180px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEho7ttXoJlugXOwTuZgd3W2TBubukghnS19hWMPrm-Q9iWPuWjCoovlEHVtC9e0aF53t_VNeLDh4pvqAq-n6_up8nry-mlkXeGr0buqzzvL7YU4OZHXVuqPGBk4kFemZAxOpXJqTmo8UHo/s320/dork.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5318369076620259346" /></a>Paul DeWitthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02486657258509248273noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4788468697626703853.post-79722898875271136112009-03-21T19:07:00.006-06:002009-03-22T10:32:12.040-06:00Balanced Rock/Winding Staircase LoopToday was just a beautiful day for a long CRUD run. We ran one of my favorite all-time loops. Starting from our house in Palmer Lake, this loop runs through Glen Park to the Palmer Lake Reservoir trailhead. From there, we went up the Reservoir trail towards Balanced Rock Rd (FS 322). All photos by <a href="http://eternalfrontier.blogspot.com/">Steve Bremner</a>.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKuM6UrTXlCUrjKH8Xm5Dcb3hyphenhyphenH2_O6HqRARFKWflg1jWB4DFL8txAr0UNsDmgLzx6mop-GwP7wkpS1RFXdQTDNKg1cS6aYLOo_Bfz60m3JEcZvrkbH8xJBSB2dAsfbteJDuay-rTmAeg/s1600-h/res_trail.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 175px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKuM6UrTXlCUrjKH8Xm5Dcb3hyphenhyphenH2_O6HqRARFKWflg1jWB4DFL8txAr0UNsDmgLzx6mop-GwP7wkpS1RFXdQTDNKg1cS6aYLOo_Bfz60m3JEcZvrkbH8xJBSB2dAsfbteJDuay-rTmAeg/s320/res_trail.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5315813265375193458" /></a><br /><br />After passing the two Palmer Lake reservoirs and turning onto FS 322, it is time to climb. This steep and rutted road gains about 2000 feet and travels 9 miles until you end up at Rampart Range Rd (FS 300). <br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcN_qubhcerJRC8BGv7yPqf47k0su5oQrusV7rj2_NIgjQoeYuWCaqJfKZD6mI6L7EO62qL8hM8_8rLlHp-kgx5i18is3SjPXFqpIrhjuuPR7PbYgEZTP8KobUXp8BuBvuOs0oBvYMFxk/s1600-h/snow.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 225px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcN_qubhcerJRC8BGv7yPqf47k0su5oQrusV7rj2_NIgjQoeYuWCaqJfKZD6mI6L7EO62qL8hM8_8rLlHp-kgx5i18is3SjPXFqpIrhjuuPR7PbYgEZTP8KobUXp8BuBvuOs0oBvYMFxk/s320/snow.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5315813260839668098" /></a><br /><br />Still a bit of snow in shady spots.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkXPKonoyst24sA6lcLRbErRkorMdowMseIUANoo-BfXwE4BoCB-hCr0X-yPpHUhswb_0UefWt9jhPIFh0Po17vZTo3irmnJSPUbcpRdOjfjXRiMYChSgkqDq6A0yJGTtRtLpxHHmIpLY/s1600-h/rrr2.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 238px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkXPKonoyst24sA6lcLRbErRkorMdowMseIUANoo-BfXwE4BoCB-hCr0X-yPpHUhswb_0UefWt9jhPIFh0Po17vZTo3irmnJSPUbcpRdOjfjXRiMYChSgkqDq6A0yJGTtRtLpxHHmIpLY/s320/rrr2.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5315813269961912338" /></a><br /><br />After running about 2.5 miles on Rampart Range Road, the loop turns right on Winding Stairs road (FS 323) to return to the Reservoirs. This road starts out pretty mellow but then drops a thousand feet in less than 2 miles near the end while affording great views of the reservoirs below.<br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyxqpaVNCKw_HHFp3BWgS6RmbVMVfUPBb8VgXqMjr5BDnfsqgJlkDuLAQXWXeT_bl95A_TvN3Tx18fv-GTbuA4hC2T_FygEVBswAXZYAQXqJ0uAlrxsIFj0pTNAns5hwUInJ1I5LsFLiY/s1600-h/scott_in_back.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 217px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyxqpaVNCKw_HHFp3BWgS6RmbVMVfUPBb8VgXqMjr5BDnfsqgJlkDuLAQXWXeT_bl95A_TvN3Tx18fv-GTbuA4hC2T_FygEVBswAXZYAQXqJ0uAlrxsIFj0pTNAns5hwUInJ1I5LsFLiY/s320/scott_in_back.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5315813061512792866" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.teamfasteddy-fasted.blogspot.com/">Scott Jaime </a>bringing up his typical position in the rear.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJEPmpPRtyjcms-2xILXPafq0o0i-lgEzSMvfV2kjojg_TCfnftqzVGjfB0SbSzH2w_yqphRyqYGplCXXu35FoszAH0WZC4uugKoBOPWOEjK2my1OWdz-e3F9Z8x1I5Eq8fU6J1IzZRLc/s1600-h/group_shot.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 254px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJEPmpPRtyjcms-2xILXPafq0o0i-lgEzSMvfV2kjojg_TCfnftqzVGjfB0SbSzH2w_yqphRyqYGplCXXu35FoszAH0WZC4uugKoBOPWOEjK2my1OWdz-e3F9Z8x1I5Eq8fU6J1IzZRLc/s320/group_shot.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5315813057413005026" /></a><br /><br />Group shot with Pikes Peak in the background.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnCfMjxOldMlCWUBe0lBTFrBB1nnhWOoYqsNiuIxYVFASD6kQp21MByy2WILxQUbk24xBFSvhpMSPphRtxM9pkpopHH7GEQayVDcO7qGcFA5y4WEBDocmi4LjApQH17XAmjn1Ys9a4Hwc/s1600-h/pp_northface.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 112px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnCfMjxOldMlCWUBe0lBTFrBB1nnhWOoYqsNiuIxYVFASD6kQp21MByy2WILxQUbk24xBFSvhpMSPphRtxM9pkpopHH7GEQayVDcO7qGcFA5y4WEBDocmi4LjApQH17XAmjn1Ys9a4Hwc/s320/pp_northface.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5315813055783036498" /></a><br /><br />For most of the run, we were treated to spectacular views of the North Face of Pikes Peak, which got a dusting of new snow yesterday.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi43_vFomp3S89HZKc5MQ8pJvxudOu7ZZXYAZ94_B4YNgkDQDjqyzeVJg8cs3Fk_tTOzB4unogtjj541kjXNGiu8IAGYoqhkwbtAC_Vv2Ue9JyLlAi_6piJVU5LkTwHwpUHONlQCuKwJ1o/s1600-h/blue_sky.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 241px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi43_vFomp3S89HZKc5MQ8pJvxudOu7ZZXYAZ94_B4YNgkDQDjqyzeVJg8cs3Fk_tTOzB4unogtjj541kjXNGiu8IAGYoqhkwbtAC_Vv2Ue9JyLlAi_6piJVU5LkTwHwpUHONlQCuKwJ1o/s320/blue_sky.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5315813054177792850" /></a><br /><br />Back at our home in Palmer Lake rehydrating.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMgjU45S8rlaieqg0vPqzYkj6OA8GVuexDt7f6xocbuqc6QoBdFRyErBOP67WDPXgF59X2d0uaP6HTYhyphenhyphenpQZ0xo9q0Ml_YocolT5tNiy4CrAfuHAXhA_Ve8b4hyphenhyphenWVgiYMCd5LfTQa2G5Q/s1600-h/post_run.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 194px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMgjU45S8rlaieqg0vPqzYkj6OA8GVuexDt7f6xocbuqc6QoBdFRyErBOP67WDPXgF59X2d0uaP6HTYhyphenhyphenpQZ0xo9q0Ml_YocolT5tNiy4CrAfuHAXhA_Ve8b4hyphenhyphenWVgiYMCd5LfTQa2G5Q/s320/post_run.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5315813050923298530" /></a><br /><br />The entire run is about 21.4 miles and gains just over 5,000 feet. The high point is 9300 feet. With summer coming, I'll be running this one a lot in the next several months.Paul DeWitthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02486657258509248273noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4788468697626703853.post-8682860241505173462009-03-14T16:21:00.005-06:002009-03-15T18:51:43.837-06:00Way Too Cool - Quick ReportWell a rough day out here in California for me, or more accurately, a rough 4 miles at the end. Usually I'm done in by my own stupidity, but today I was done in by cramps (of course, stupidity played a part!).<br /><br />The race started super quick; I wanted to start smart and conservative, knowing 31 hilly miles is a long way, but I didn't want to give up too much time right off the bat. Julie had marked the first 2 miles since we were on the road for that part, and I went through 1 mile in 5:55 and 2 miles in 12:05. I was in 13th place at 2 miles and the leaders were way up the road. I was already sweating a lot and felt like I didn't want to work any harder than that. After turning onto the dirt, I felt better and began what would be a very gradual progression up in place. I have to admit there were a ton of unfamiliar faces out there today; lots of good young runners coming to the sport, but I'll mention the ones I do know. The first person I passed once on the dirt was Mark Godale from Ohio. 12th place. I passed somebody else at around 6 miles and came through the first aid station (Highway 49) in 11th place. Over the next few miles I passed another runner, and then passed Phil Kochik, CO around mile 10. A few more runners were passed just before the ALT aid station, which I reached in 1:45 (15.4 miles). Roughly half way, but that was the easy half. <br /><br />The loop that goes from ALT back to ALT is one of my favorite parts of the course, and I felt the best I ever felt going up the big hill before the aid station around mile 20 (Ball Bearing hill I think). I passed Eric Grossman on this one and actually was able to run a good part of it. I was now in 4th place, which was great but not where I wanted to end up. At the aid station, the said 3rd was 1 minute up. I started seeing 3rd on some of the winding section heading towards Goat hill and was right on his tail by the top of that hill (about 26 miles). My calves, quads, and forearms were cramping quite bad by now and I was out of electrolyte tabs. I had packed 12 thinking surely that was plenty by was out. At the aid station, I looked everywhere for some and luckily a spectator had a few which I took. The damage was done however and I was just hoping I could hold together. I decided to do a surge and try to get solidly into 3rd place and hope that would finish off the the unknown runner. I pushed hard for about a half mile and didn't want to look back, but on a switchback I caught a glance and he was hanging tough about 50 yards back and I knew it was over. On the next steep uphill he passed me and I said goodbye to the WS100! I hate giving up but have to admit that I did today. I sort of walked/jogged it in, trying to give some congratulations to the runners passing me. Grossman was very cool when he passed me and stopped to try to get me to take some of his salt pills but I just told him to keep trucking. I was wallowing in my own misery at that point! I was really psyched to see Scott Jaime pass me with about a half mile to go. He picked of another runner and got 6th. I did manage to sneak under 4:00 (had to hurry) for 11th and 2nd masters. The winner was Leor Pantilat and Olmstead was 2nd I believe. I didn't catch the 3rd place runner's name but whoever he was, he ran a tough race because I know he was hurting too when I caught him. <br /><br />Lessons learned:<br /><br />1. Salt pills are very light; take way more than you think you will need!<br /><br />2. I spent a lot of time preparing for the uphills and felt really strong on them, but neglected the rocky downhills which I think really contributed to the leg cramping.<br /><br />3. Running a bit slower at the start is a good idea! I felt way better than I ever have at 20 miles and it is always nice to be the hunter instead of the hunted.<br /><br />3/15 EDIT - Saw the results posted so here you go for all the names I didn't know:<br /><br /><a href="http://www.capitalroadrace.com/results/09_WTC_OVL.HTM">WTC Results</a>Paul DeWitthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02486657258509248273noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4788468697626703853.post-65897659155612663262009-03-11T13:21:00.007-06:002009-03-11T13:42:59.955-06:00You Did What?With my first real race in over a year coming up in a few days, I thought it might be fun to recount some of the more stupid things done right before or during a race. All of these were either done by me or a friend. I'll leave names out however!<br /><br />1. After training using orthotics for the previous several years, decided to not use them at the big race to save a few ounces. Result - wicked calf cramps because of the lower heel height. DNF.<br /><br />2. Needed to lose weight before the season's big 100 miler, so started drinking out of streams in hopes of catching Giardia. Plan went perfectly, except didn't get the inevitable Giardia till the week of the race. Result - DNF.<br /><br />3. Booked Airline flight for the wrong day. Result - Still got there, but way more money.<br /><br />4. After being out of town for a week, forgot watch was still on Pacific Time. Missed the start by an hour. Result - Ran very hard trying to make up for it and ended up DNF.<br /><br />5. A fever of over 100 at the start. Started anyway. Result - DNF.<br /><br />6. Wore camelbak on outside of jacket during a long winter snow shoe race. Hose froze within 1 mile. Result - no liquid for 4 hours. Most unpleasant race ever.<br /><br />7. At race start, removed sweat pants to find...no running shorts. Result - embarassment.<br /><br />8. At first 50 miler, wore old racing flats to save weight. Result - see #1.<br /><br />9. At race start, too cold to worry about sunscreen. Result - looked like a lobster at awards ceremony the next morning.<br /><br />10. The night before the race, stayed at friends' house and ate pig that was cooked in a backyard pit and drank homemade beer. Result - Three "number 2" bathroom stops in the marathon. Lost by 1:20. Do the math!<br /><br />11. ???? What's your best screw-up?<br /><br />Good luck to everyone running WTC, Salida, Coyote 2 Moon, etc. this weekend.<br /><br /> - pauldPaul DeWitthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02486657258509248273noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4788468697626703853.post-61558855460163360362009-03-03T16:33:00.004-07:002009-03-15T18:45:44.964-06:00Feb Training Summary<strong>3/14 Edit: Out here in California the night before WTC and I just talked to Julie. I learned the complete story to the changing of the WTC course and now admit that it was the right thing to do! Apparently the race originally was the "new" course and the full 50K but at some point, a person marking the course mistakenly turned the course off the road earlier than he was supposed to, and that become the official course. So not only was Julie making the course the right length, but she was also staying with tradition by restoring the original. </strong><br />The shortest month is over, and here are the final stats:<br /><br />28 Runs = 37:15:00/273 miles<br />15 Walks = 8:07:00/31 miles<br />Total: 45:22:00/304 miles<br />Other Workouts = 7:15:00 (lifting and yoga)<br /><br />Overall, a very good month with the exception of a strained Glute muscle the last week which curtailed my running and caused me to start my WTC taper earlier than planned. The mileage was about as much as I ever do (70mpw avg for month) and I also got several race-specific quality workouts in. As for WTC, I'm not ready to set any records, but should be able to at least qualify for WS by getting top 3. Speaking of records, whoever wins WTC will set a new "record" just because they decided to alter the course. I feel bad for both this year's winner and Uli, because Uli's record would have stood for a long, long time otherwise.Paul DeWitthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02486657258509248273noreply@blogger.com13