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grommit070

882 posts since
Dec 14, 2007

30. Dec 26, 2007 11:20 AM

in response to: grommit070

quote:<HR>Originally posted by Silly Sally:
Cheaters never prosper.
Sally
<HR>

...... tell that to floyd landis..... something smelly at stage 17 uh-oh ......and he's such a nice ahmish boy from PA

Grom

ooops he's a mennonite..... oh I feel so much much better about taking drugs & sinning

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grommit070

882 posts since
Dec 14, 2007

31. Jul 28, 2006 7:48 AM

in response to: grommit070

where did everybody go?

as you all like a little giggle on friday mornings, I'll share this entry lifted from the J forum....

Welcome to the 5th annual Jay Mountain Marathon. Last year for the first time we have introduce the ½ to allow more flexibility and offer to the racer interested to get their feet wet (literally) with the ½ instead of going all out with the full marathon. The introduction of the ½ has been very popular. We have 154 athlete for the ½ on which 60 are female runners. Wow.

THE CUT OFF TIME WILL be changed to 5.30 at the 1/2 point.

We have 360 runners signed up for the full with 75 female runners. Yes if you make the Math, you will take part of a mass Offroad start with 514 runners. To say the least it will be a pretty spectacular start.

That being said I had to change the configuration of the start in order to avoid a Bottleneck. In order to keep the camaraderie mood and small race feeling that we always had. I did not want to have a staggered start. Consequently the first 20 minutes of the start will essentially be straight up on a logging road to then lead on a very steep single track( Very steep as in using climbing rope to asssit you going up if it?s muddy and raining) Yes I have installed 3 section of fix rope in case someone does not want to be on their hand and knees. For the one of you that have done our race in the past, you have NOT seen steep yet. It is a very short section but in order to keep the course interesting this section was a must.

Our race is all about camaraderie. No matter how large our race can become, you will all need each other on the trail to get trough this one, especially this year. YES it will be slower than last year and longer Estimated distance is 31.6 miles

As I am constantly in seach of interesting section that makes the course so unique. I have found a swamp/Beaver pond section that you will be going through. Since the course has to remain fun and semi runnable, I have chosen to make you run on the perimeter of that section instead of right through it. The area is very unique, almost surreal and a bit spooky.

I am adding a second rope for the river crossing to avoid a bottleneck there as well. Yes we will have 2 rope to accelerate the crossing We have a raft for the one of you afraid of water and not be able to swim. No problem we will get you through safely

The course is slightly longer. We had a 30. 5 miles last year. My guestimate is that it will be about 31.6 miles this year. I am sure someone running with a GPS will be more than happy to remind me afterwards how wrong I was. But it?s okay It?s all good. .

Because the brook running take place in Mountain brooks, the water level can change dramatically with rain fall. For safety reason I can cancel those section without any notice including while the race is taking place

The course should be completely mark 1 week before the race and you run it if you want. The course this year will be marked with Pink flagging tape with Black Poco dot and yellow sign with black arrows

We will produce a race program this year that will have instruction on how to get to the aid station that your friends/family can follow your progress on the course

Head set are allowed but not recommended. If you take an I pod with you, it will most probably be destroyed by the end of the race

Each Aid station are spread apart at every 3 to 4 miles but because of the technical difficulties of the terrain it is highly recommended to carry either a Camel back system or a water bottle. For instance the distance between aid station 5 and 6 is only 4.4 miles and the average runner will take 90 minutes to cover that distance.

Each Aid station will have water, Gatorade, M&M , salty cook potatoes, bananas and oranges.

As of July 18, we had a record rain for the year up here in Northern Vermont. Record rain means Mud and excess water every where in the woods. The course is VERY mudy and consequently we have horse flies, mosquitos etc. Bring with you some bug repellent otherwise they will be driving you crazy.

The course in some area is marked with caution Tape. This means Poison Ivy. If you follow the Pink flag you will be all set.

All water section has to be run/walked in the water. The banks are infested with poison ivy and stinging needle EVRYWHERE. We will provide you with a cream against poison Ivy just in case. Barb wire is also present in the woods. If you stick to where the flags are you should
Also be fine.

We will allow you 2 drop of bag. One at the base of Jay Peak( Aid station # 2 and 4) since your feet will already be yet before climbing Jay peak and coming down. The next Drop off bag will be located at Aid station # 6 where you will be allowed to have a larger bag that should contain a full change of clothes and dry running shoes,. At this point if you did not change your shoes at Aid station 2 or 4, your feet will be pretty tendered and a dry pair of running shoes will feel like a new home .It all depends of what your perception of comfort is. Those 2 drop off, will be taking care of by us. We will have a dedicated area to leave your stuff at the start. We will bring them to the appropriate Aid station and bring them back at the finish line after.

No drop off bag allowed for the ½ marathon runners

We have a large changing tent for the female runners at Aid station # 6

No ski poles are allowed to be used during the race.

Race packet pick will take place under a tent at the start Area in Jay between 7.00 and 9.00 pm on Friday night. This is a perfect opportunity to mix with other runners . We will also have a live band playing on Friday Night

Only Vermont racers and Montrealer can actually pick up their race packet on Saturday morning.

Food will be a problem in town. The recommended supporter of the race Restaurants are:

JVI( right at the Start) Seating 50
The Junction 101( Our wonderfull Volunteer at Aid station # 7) seating 50
The Inglenook Lodge ( on route 242)

Newport is a beautifull water town 25 minutes away and are great supporter of the race. they has wonderfull restauranst as well

The East Side Restaurant
The Natural food store/restaurant

NO mileage sign on the course. Only each Aid station will have the mileage marked on the full color map

If you are planning to do this event as a run not a race: you do not want to forget your digital camera. The scenery, the location. the mud holes, waterfall, mountain top and maybe some Moose and bears will make perfect shot.( don?t laugh) , Tadd Morris 2 years ogo came face to face with a Mother Moose and her 3 cubs.

Do not forget to revisit the announcement section of the Forum regularly between now and race day. This is my only way to communicate efficiently with all of you

No pacer allowed on the course, if you are found to be with someone that has no BIB # and is running with you , you could be disqualified. Spectators can help you at all Aid station, but cannot be on the course. In fact the race has grown so much that we invite the public to help at each aid station if they wish to do so
_________________
Dan
The Jay Challenge
Race Director

god help me..... have a nice weekend people!

grom the mud monkey

rolyone

1,081 posts since
Dec 14, 2007

32. Dec 26, 2007 11:20 AM

in response to: grommit070

Good luck again Gro, and don't break a leg.

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Df7

926 posts since
Dec 14, 2007

33. Jul 28, 2006 8:16 AM

in response to: grommit070

Salut Gro - enjoy yourself - yeah - right

Have a nice weekend all, df

Silly Sally087

1,244 posts since
Dec 14, 2007

34. Jul 28, 2006 9:30 AM

in response to: grommit070

I will be thinking of you ... Go Grommit Go!

Sally

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"Follow your bliss"
My Ironwoman Inklings[/URL" target="_blank">

runningag

434 posts since
Dec 14, 2007

35. Jul 28, 2006 10:24 AM

in response to: grommit070

Gro, I'm just back from my long run and as I have no car this week, I had no choice but running uphill the last 5km of my 26km run. It was tough with all that humidity but let me tell you, it's NOTHING after I read what your are running into this weekend.

You and those 600+ runners are INSANE (I said the same thing about SS yesterday).

But anyway, all the best for that race et surtout have fun!!!

kneejerk

449 posts since
Apr 16, 2004

36. Jul 28, 2006 2:32 PM

in response to: grommit070

Good luck and enjoy your run, Gro!

dragonsrouges

1,068 posts since
Aug 16, 2007

37. Jul 28, 2006 3:39 PM

in response to: grommit070

Hello guys from an internet caf¨¦ near Concordia on my day off, had a nice swim the stretching, then massage (ouch), lunch and now I'm going for afternoon tea hehehe then back for a swim...

On to more important things :

Go gettem' Gro, all 600 of them!!!

Sunday I think Merc and SS are racing... Merc in St-Anne and SS a tri in Magog?

Also Sunday at the Bassin (Jean Drapeau) is the Pan Pacific trials/Canadian swimming nationals... I'm going down there in the evening with my swim coach to spectate and hone my photography skills... <br/><br/>Anyone else racing this weekend?<br/><br/>TGIF

<br/><br/>Anyone else racing this weekend?<br/><br/>TGIF

Be safe and drink lots.

John Wong

527 posts since
Oct 17, 2007

38. Jul 28, 2006 6:51 PM

in response to: grommit070

Good luck Grommit All the best.

RalfM

286 posts since
Apr 8, 2005

39. Jul 28, 2006 8:11 PM

in response to: grommit070

Alles Gute Grommit! Zeig's Ihnen. R.

Silly Sally087

1,244 posts since
Dec 14, 2007

40. Jul 28, 2006 9:31 PM

in response to: grommit070

And me? Am I chopped liver?

Half Ironman in Magog and I'm all by my lonesome ... sniff sniff.

and nary a good luck wish from my CR friends ...

Sad Sally

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"Follow your bliss"
My Ironwoman Inklings[/URL" target="_blank">

dragonsrouges

1,068 posts since
Aug 16, 2007

41. Jul 28, 2006 9:57 PM

in response to: grommit070

quote:<HR>Originally posted by Silly Sally:
And me? Am I chopped liver?

Half Ironman in Magog and I'm all by my lonesome ... sniff sniff. and nary a good luck wish from my CR friends ...

Sad Sally

<HR>

Hey whaddya mean? I gave you a good luck hug yesterday AND I just mentioned it on my last post!!!!

Silly Sally087

1,244 posts since
Dec 14, 2007

42. Jul 28, 2006 11:46 PM

in response to: grommit070

quote:<HR>Originally posted by dragonsrouges:
Hey whaddya mean? I gave you a good luck hug yesterday AND I just mentioned it on my last post!!!!<HR>

I thought you were just asking where it was. Thanks for the hug ... just need lots of reassurance ... feeling overwhelmed by the race and all ...

Sally

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"Follow your bliss"
My Ironwoman Inklings[/URL" target="_blank">

dragonsrouges

1,068 posts since
Aug 16, 2007

43. Jul 29, 2006 6:18 AM

in response to: grommit070

quote:<HR>Originally posted by Silly Sally:
I thought you were just asking where it was. Thanks for the hug ... just need lots of reassurance ... feeling overwhelmed by the race and all ...

Sally

<HR>

One meter at a time... just like in training. You can do it! You're used to "first-time's" like this. First time you ran 20k, first time you ran 30 k, first time you ran 42km, First time you swam 200m, 400m, etc etc you get the picture. This is just another one and we know you can handle it! If anyone is used to the "first time" feeling it's you. So go out there and do it. Your perseverence will get your through it!

More hugs

DR

Df7

926 posts since
Dec 14, 2007

44. Jul 29, 2006 7:26 AM

in response to: grommit070

More hugs from here, albeit funky smelly ones

just came in from a trot around the neighbourhood. Didn't know you were doing this Sally, good luck, you've trained for this and are capble of it..have a blast.

Good luck to all racers this weekend, df

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