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fiatsrcool

100 posts since
Oct 11, 2007

May 11, 2007 11:21 AM

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Looks to be a great weekend for running.

What races are people running this weekend or do you plan on just putting in more training miles?

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hermosaboy001

919 posts since
Dec 14, 2007

1. May 11, 2007 12:40 PM

in response to: fiatsrcool

No races for me this weekend.

A little speedwork tomorrow and probably 10 to 15 on Sunday.

Heading for Fargo to do the half the following weekend.

HollyMa034

2 posts since
Dec 14, 2007

2. May 22, 2007 10:22 PM

in response to: fiatsrcool

quote:<HR>Originally posted by hermosaboy:
No races for me this weekend.

A little speedwork tomorrow and probably 10 to 15 on Sunday.

Heading for Fargo to do the half the following weekend.<HR>

Hi Hermosaboy,

I'd like to hear a race report on the Fargo Half, please. How is the course? How are the crowds? How are the logistics? I'm considering it for a spring half next year.

hermosaboy001

919 posts since
Dec 14, 2007

3. May 23, 2007 2:09 PM

in response to: fiatsrcool

quote:<HR>Originally posted by HollyMa:
Hi Hermosaboy,

I'd like to hear a race report on the Fargo Half, please. How is the course? How are the crowds? How are the logistics? I'm considering it for a spring half next year.<HR>

I would recommend it. Nice small, but well organized race. Crowd support is surprisingly good. Course is favorable. There are a few minor hills (more like over/under passes).

Negatives -- I think the courses (both full and half) were long this year due to a last minute change because of flooding. Also, watch out for the wind! It was pretty bad this year. Fairly sustained in the 20s and gusting into the 30s. Not sure how, but it never seemed to be at my back.

I won't be there next year because I plan to head west for a marathon the same day, but would definitely consider doing it again!

fiatsrcool

100 posts since
Oct 11, 2007

4. May 29, 2007 8:56 AM

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Rob,

Great race yesterday, your times are dropping fast in the 5K.
The Brian Kraft Memorial sure brings in all the elite runners from the area.
58 runners going sub 17:00 WOW. I hope to get more races in this summer, it?s just tough right now with a new born getting every one up and out for the 8:00am start times.
Training is going good and I hope to see you out there soon.

Joseph

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hermosaboy001

919 posts since
Dec 14, 2007

5. May 30, 2007 7:19 AM

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Thanks Joesph -- I am working on it...

I can't recall -- What do you have on tap next? Grandma's?

fiatsrcool

100 posts since
Oct 11, 2007

6. May 30, 2007 11:33 AM

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quote:<HR>Originally posted by hermosaboy:
Thanks Joesph -- I am working on it...

I can't recall -- What do you have on tap next? Grandma's?<HR>

No, I?m not ready to do the marathon thing again. I think I will save it for when I reach the big 40 in two years. I have a small charity 10k on the 10th in Hidden Falls Park, Saint Paul and then looking at the Fathers Day 5k at Como Park on the 17th . Rice Street Mile and TC10 Mile are off in the distance.

Have you ran the Lumberjack Days 10 Mile in the past? I?m thinking this might be a good prep for the TC 10 Mile. But I can imagine it would be a bit hill happy.

Joseph

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hermosaboy001

919 posts since
Dec 14, 2007

7. May 30, 2007 2:56 PM

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quote:<HR>Originally posted by fiatsrcool:
Have you ran the Lumberjack Days 10 Mile in the past? I?m thinking this might be a good prep for the TC 10 Mile. But I can imagine it would be a bit hill happy.

Joseph
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Ran it last year (and plan to do it again this year). There are some hills, but all in all I think it's a good course. The miles that killed me were like 3 - 5. Dirt roads and a bit hilly.

You do have a couple of downhills that you can take advantage of though...

Maybe I will see you there?

Heksie

31 posts since
Jul 9, 2007

8. Jun 1, 2007 11:09 AM

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Originally posted by fiatsrcool:
Have you ran the Lumberjack Days 10 Mile in the past? I?m thinking this might be a good prep for the TC 10 Mile. But I can imagine it would be a bit hill happy.

Joseph

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This year it will be the 9th time we are running the Lumberjack Days 10miler - love it! The "biggest" hill is from mile 3.5 to about 5 with quite a steep climb from 3.5 to 4. Other than that it's not really hilly and a nice downhill at +- mile 7 (give the legs a bit of a break!)

Every year the number of runners increase so the biggest challenge is to find parking in downtown Stillwater - I would suggest that you get there quite early to find good parking

Seeya all there!.

fiatsrcool

100 posts since
Oct 11, 2007

9. Jun 1, 2007 12:19 PM

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Heksie,

Thank you for the course hill description, should be a fun race. Over the years I have tricked myself into loving hills. : )

Joseph

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Tuffonfeet

235 posts since
Feb 20, 2005

10. Jun 4, 2007 8:50 PM

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quote:<HR>Originally posted by hermosaboy:
Ran it last year (and plan to do it again this year). There are some hills, but all in all I think it's a good course. The miles that killed me were like 3 - 5. Dirt roads and a bit hilly.

You do have a couple of downhills that you can take advantage of though...

Maybe I will see you there?<HR>

Rob
Good news for Lumberjack course. They paved much more of that road (Arcola trail). At least another mile. There is still dirt but a lot less.
Scott

hermosaboy001

919 posts since
Dec 14, 2007

11. Jun 5, 2007 6:32 AM

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quote:<HR>Originally posted by Tuffonfeet:
Rob
Good news for Lumberjack course. They paved much more of that road (Arcola trail). At least another mile. There is still dirt but a lot less.
Scott<HR>

I bet that nasty hill section is still dirt.

That is good news though, going to take a shot at finally going under an hour this year...

Tuffonfeet

235 posts since
Feb 20, 2005

12. Jun 5, 2007 5:11 PM

in response to: fiatsrcool

It is tar to the high bridge. I beleive that means the hill is tar now. To close to Grandma's for me to try under an hour(and usually too hot). I am going to take a shot at it at the Freedom 10 in White Bear in November.

fiatsrcool

100 posts since
Oct 11, 2007

13. Jun 6, 2007 10:27 AM

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Have you heard about the Minnesota Mile ? Saint Paul July 11th
It?s at the State Fair Grounds. The first 250 people to register for the 2007 Grandma's Minnesota Mile St. Paul will be guaranteed a spot into the 2008 Garry Bjorklund Half Marathon ? without having to go through the lottery!

http://www.grandmasmarathon.com/races/mn_mile_stpaul.php[/URL" target="_blank">

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Tanyarl

4 posts since
Jun 6, 2007

14. Jun 6, 2007 11:29 AM

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Hello... I am VERY new to running. I haven't done it - ever - but am setting goals for the future. I turn 40 next year and though it would be great to do a 5K for my 40th (just l am looking to finish). I haven't completely committed to it yet but am interested in the Minnesota Mile in July. Is there any advise anyone could suggest??? I have an eliptical machine at home and work on that "most" days as well as walk/running around the neighborhood as my daughter rides her bike. I am looking for some modivation so I won't loose focus. I have printed off the "Couch to 5K" training program and am looking to follow it. Any advice???

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