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Re: NTR ET (NEO's Nov. Thread)

guest — Sat, 17 Nov 2007 23:02:00 GMT

Got back to the trails this a.m. Think we did about 8.5 miles, but the Garmin doesn't track very well in the trees, and there are no markers. Did the Headwaters Trail, which has a few switchbacks. So we'd power up one, walk one, power, walk. My friend hasn't been running for the past 3 weeks due to an injury, and I haven't been 'cause of training for the HM. Needless to say, today was a bit sobering. Although I feel better than I anticipated.

Karen took some pics with her digital camera, so once she emails them to me, I'll share them with you. The Headwaters is absolutely beautiful, with a really old redwood grove at the end. We haven't gone that far yet, but hopefully next weekend. It's 11 miles round trip, almost all uphilll going, so it's a blast coming back out.

Have a great weekend!

Edited to change mileage from 5.75 to 8.5, 'cause I remembered we went at least a mile (but I think more) past the only mileage marker - 3 miles. I didn't think 5.75 sounded right!

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Re: NTR ET (NEO's Nov. Thread)

guest — Wed, 07 Nov 2007 22:56:00 GMT

Welcome back

lorrieg

!! Looking fwd to hearing about your trail adventures .. running, powerhiking or whatever You can manage now.
I do remember the photos of your flooded out trails.

fatozzig
- + AHHH - CHOOOOO - EEE ! !+ They're very cute but i'm very
allergic ! I see now the origins of your screen name . . .
nice kitties. Good Luck in yer 1/2 M this weekend, hope you enjoy and meet your goal.

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Question: How much of your identity is wrapped up in being a runner generally and in being a trail runner more specifically?

Interesting topic

Gregolowe

. I must admit that i run for the pure n selfish reason that it brings me great joy. I run trails b/c they are the frosting on the cupcake. (Chocolate frosting that is !) I spend far too much time thinking about running, reading about running, planning events and actually running. I am the first to admit ... my life is definitely out of balance. However, I am too lazy to do anything about it and nothing else has been such a reliable source of pleasure !http://www.coolrunning.com/forums/smile.gif|src=http://www.coolrunning.com/forums/smile.gif|border=0!

It is only really now, being injured and unable to run, that I am acutely aware of this. But I was due some 'down time' so i'm not complaining ... just cross training so that i am still able to run when the day comes. Which will be sooooon, I hope.

As far as identity ... that's a tough one ... I dont think I pursue this as a means of identity. I dont see myself as a "real" runner anymore ... based on pace alone i wouldnt qualify ... and also the type of events i choose to participate in. I'm not really sure how others perceive me, I'd be afraid to ask ...

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Re: NTR ET (NEO's Nov. Thread)

guest — Wed, 07 Nov 2007 21:24:00 GMT

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Originally posted by Gregolowe:
Well, it looks like another TWO girls have been added to our group uping the coodie factor to almost unmanageable proportions. Jesse better get his butt back over here.

(Evil laugh) He he he he he he

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Good luck with the blister thing Fattie fat fat. You could always go with sandals girlfriend.

You think my orthotics would work well in sandals? Hmmm - probably not. I have so much crap attached to those suckers now, something's gotta work. Will find out this weekend!

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Question: How much of your identity is wrapped up in being a runner generally and in being a trail runner more specifically?

I would much rather be known as a trail runner. Once in awhile I don't mind hitting the road for a long run, but it gets old real quick (as it has for my training for the HM this weekend). I am very ready to be back on the trails. As far as my identity being wrapped up in any kind of running - for the first time in my life, I feel passionate about something. I never in my wildest dreams thought I would ever say, "I run," let alone, "I trail run" or "I want to be an ultra trail runner" or "I just signed up for my first trail marathon." Right now, I'm lovin' what I'm doin', and I like bragging about it. Who knew that at 40 I'd start a whole new life and adventure? It's great!

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Re: NTR ET (NEO's Nov. Thread)

guest — Sun, 02 Dec 2007 06:50:00 GMT

Gorgeous pics! Wow! Some of 'em look like postcard pics.

No trail runs today. My friend went south to the Bay Area for a football game tomorrow, and since I've been sick all week, I just wanted to take it easy. So I ran down the road, but next to pasture lands. It was real pretty with the low hanging fog, the clouds over the hills, and the sun rising behind the clouds, making the top edges glow like crazy and with sun beams spraying out over the tops.

Did 8 miles, and it may have been a wee bit too much coming off a week of sickness (actually, almost an entire month). Also ended up with a blister in my arch. sigh Blisters are plaguing me, but I think another problem may be that the orthos aren't wide enough, and my feet are rubbing on the edges. I'm considering canning the custom orthos and finding something else. This pair has been a real pain in the a$$.

Monday starts a whole new 3-month schedule to prepare for a 30k trail run in March. Lots of speed work and hill work. . . . g r e a t . . .

Let's see if this works. Please let me know if the photobucket shows that you're logged in under my name. If so, I've done something wrong.

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PS - I've started a new thread for the month of December.

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Re: NTR ET (NEO's Nov. Thread)

guest — Sun, 02 Dec 2007 05:44:00 GMT

Cool pics RunNY. The Catskills looked nice-I have a view of the Adirondacks.

I don't have much else to tell. I spent the day in Stowe. The wind was howling and it was cold-in the teens-so I was a wimp and only skied one run. I waited until the afternoon to go for a 5 mile run on the rec path which was a little challenging being covered with ice and snow. I'll do a longer run tomorrow.

Everyone have a good rest of the weekend!

Kelly

Re: NTR ET (NEO's Nov. Thread)

guest — Sat, 01 Dec 2007 19:28:00 GMT

Nice to see everyone is getting out there these days ! Great pics

fatozzig

. I especially like the mushroom photo !

My friend and I visited the Catskill Mtns last week in New York State. We did some great hiking and a wee bit of trail running. Weather was great the first day, cold but clear n sunny skies. Day two brought clouds and a lot of rain ... along with the cold. The trails were both out and back trips up to the summit and then return. Both routes were quite rocky w/ some real technical areas and many creek crossings. There were also some easy sections where we couldnt resist a little running to keep warm. The whole Catskills area is very beautiful and we are excited about returning to do some more of the many, many trails there.

Here are the links to photos from each trail if you are interested -

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http://s227.photobucket.com/albums/dd282/runNYtrails/Peekamoose%20Mtn%202007/[/URL" target="_blank">

fatozzig - i just copy and paste the url for each album to make the links to the album. hope that makes sense.

Re: NTR ET (NEO's Nov. Thread)

guest — Tue, 27 Nov 2007 07:39:00 GMT

Great pics guys! Also, belated Congrats on the races/times! One of these days, I will enter another race.

I am back from being off the rails for a while. I told myself that I would not push too hard and went for several trail walks/hikes instead of running. I finally did a 2 mile run at the HS track this past weekend and took it VERY slowly. I am pleased that I did it.

I still have that problem with my right knee going sore and stiff at about 1.5-2 miles. I wish I could stop it. I experimented with changing my running gait this last run and that seemed to help some. Perhaps this is the result of mechanical problems (sheesh, sounds like I am talking about my car). I plan to try some new things on my next run and see if it helps.

Zig, I am so impressed by your 5K time (and PR). I was happy to run 35 and change on mine a couple months ago.

Kelly, great job improving your time too. You are running 6K faster than I run 5, LOL! You may have been 80 out of 91, but I bet I would have been last.

I have a CRAZY BUSY week ahead of me, so I may not post until the weekend. I do not plan to be as scarce as I have been the last few weeks.

Kitrin

Re: NTR ET (NEO's Nov. Thread)

guest — Sun, 25 Nov 2007 23:27:00 GMT

I have quite a few pics to share, so I'll do them a little at a time.

This was a really cool mushroom. Never seen one like it before:

We came around a corner yesterday and were stunned by this sight:

If you've ever wondered what a redwood burl is, it's that knob on the side of the tree, which is cut off and then made into furniture, bowls, etc.:

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Re: NTR ET (NEO's Nov. Thread)

guest — Sun, 25 Nov 2007 06:22:00 GMT

NY - How'd you post your photobucket link so that people can look at the pictures, but not mess with them?

Kelly - 62 degrees? Nice!

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Re: NTR ET (NEO's Nov. Thread)

guest — Sun, 25 Nov 2007 05:37:00 GMT

Sure, you can run in snowshoes Lorrie-but it can be a lot of work! A friend of mine has been snowshoe running for the past couple days and has been reminded of this fact. Never mind that she was running uphill in them. She trains by time and when she got back to the bottom (she was at a local ski area) she realized she went too fast so had to go up and down again! I have snowshoes but so far have just walked in them.

Nice 5K PR Leslie and NY nice pics of your Alternarun. I had a beautiful day in CT-62 degrees and sunny! I went for about a 9 mile run at an Audubon center Thursday morning by myself. Sorry, no pics-didn't even carry any water. The only thing I carried was shirt tied around my waist because it was warm enough to!

Nice to hear from Greg too!-bummer the running isn't going well. I think you not only have to train to build up the miles; you have to train your body to recover as well. So hang in there Greg and keep up with the weights like you're doing and slowly add in some running. I know it's boring but the treadmill is a soft surface-you need the cardio to help burn off the whiskey belly. I'm a personal trainer and that's my free advice !http://www.coolrunning.com/forums/smile.gif|src=http://www.coolrunning.com/forums/smile.gif|border=0!

Enjoy the rest of the weekend everyone! Take a run or two for me Lorrie and Leslie have fun figuring out that camera !http://www.coolrunning.com/forums/smile.gif|src=http://www.coolrunning.com/forums/smile.gif|border=0!

Kelly