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runnertim

273 posts since
Nov 26, 2007

May 28, 2007 9:09 PM

Any one here doing "Another Dam 50k" in Ohio next week

Another small ultra(40 people registered for this Saturday). I'll most likely be there if I can recover from a race last Saturday.

Course is a 7.9 loop completed 4 times. Description also says "There are only 3 hills on the course of any significance". lol! Translation?--> 3 back breaking hills.

CinCityRunner096

50 posts since
Dec 14, 2007

1. May 29, 2007 8:11 AM

in response to: runnertim

I am doing the race. I have heard from several different people that it is pretty runnable. I am planning on using it as a training run for Mohican, which is in 3 weeks, so I will not be "racing".

Maybe I will see you there.

PacerChris

763 posts since
Dec 14, 2007

2. May 29, 2007 5:30 PM

in response to: runnertim

Wow - for such a small race looks like Cool Running will be well represented there! I'm in for it as well - my first trail ultra (other than a botched & aborted 50 mile attempt a few years back!) My buddy is all gung ho to get after it and go for the course record but since we don't know the trail AT ALL I plan on taking the first loop kinda easy to figure it out (like 7:15-7:30 road pace kind of effort).

I'll be getting to the park around 7:15 - I'll probably be wearing a Pirates cap and searching for a porta-potty to offload some ballast! See you then/there!

kirby111

408 posts since
Sep 22, 2007

3. May 30, 2007 5:56 AM

in response to: runnertim

I was so close to signing up for this thing but i decided to go with the Santa Cruz 50K instead

Who Dey010

173 posts since
Dec 14, 2007

4. May 30, 2007 8:27 AM

in response to: runnertim

Indeed, it does look like Cool Running will be very well represented!

Hopefully the weather will break a little by Saturday and give everyone a break from the heat.

This race has been on my radar, but the injury bugaboo has always gotten in the way. I look forward to reading all the reports!

runnertim

273 posts since
Nov 26, 2007

5. May 30, 2007 10:55 AM

in response to: runnertim

Current weather forecast for Saturday.........92!!! with scattered showers! Hot enough to cooks eggs on blacktop! This is your brain doing 50k Saturday! lol!

Who Dey010

173 posts since
Dec 14, 2007

6. May 30, 2007 11:02 AM

in response to: runnertim

The report I looked at had the temp around 80 (high) with the possibility of rain Friday and Saturday.

It has been unseasonably warm lately ...

CinCityRunner096

50 posts since
Dec 14, 2007

7. May 30, 2007 2:26 PM

in response to: runnertim

With this being the first "hot weather" race of the season, most of mortals will need to adjust our expectations accordingly.

On the other hand, there is no quicker way to get your body acclimated to the heat.

Pass the S-Caps.

PacerChris

763 posts since
Dec 14, 2007

8. May 30, 2007 4:07 PM

in response to: runnertim

quote:<HR>Originally posted by CinCityRunner:
With this being the first "hot weather" race of the season, most of mortals will need to adjust our expectations accordingly.

<HR>

Screw that - the faster you run the sooner you're done!! At least that works in 5k's, not sure about 10 5k's in a row.

I did a 5.4 mile trail race a few weeks ago and decided fast trail running ain't my bag - too much skill required on downhills to avoid hitting the trees. So I'm hoping that a longer race and slower pace will be more my thang.

crunningman

950 posts since
Jun 7, 2002

9. May 30, 2007 4:21 PM

in response to: runnertim

quote:<HR>Originally posted by PacerChris:
Screw that - the faster you run the sooner you're done!! At least that works in 5k's, not sure about 10 5k's in a row.

I did a 5.4 mile trail race a few weeks ago and decided fast trail running ain't my bag - too much skill required on downhills to avoid hitting the trees. So I'm hoping that a longer race and slower pace will be more my thang.<HR>

Sorry for the hijack Chris, but...

Come on. You can take it. Just go all out. I mean it's only a 50K for godsakes

In all seriousness, you are taking the right approach and not trying to kill yourself. Got to leave something left for those road marathons.

CinCityRunner096

50 posts since
Dec 14, 2007

10. Dec 27, 2007 1:02 AM

in response to: runnertim

quote:<HR>Originally posted by PacerChris:
<HR>

It works exactly the same. Tear it up.

PacerChris

763 posts since
Dec 14, 2007

11. May 30, 2007 7:46 PM

in response to: runnertim

quote:<HR>Originally posted by CinCityRunner:
It works exactly the same. Tear it up.<HR>

Methinks you are saying that because I'm a Steeler fan...and you'd love nothing more than to see me yacking on the side of the trail after 16 miles, right?!

Kimba07

56 posts since
Oct 30, 2006

12. May 30, 2007 8:22 PM

in response to: runnertim

Steelers Fan?? In Ohio?? For shame.

PacerChris

763 posts since
Dec 14, 2007

13. May 30, 2007 10:09 PM

in response to: runnertim

quote:<HR>Originally posted by Kimba07:
Steelers Fan?? In Ohio?? For shame.<HR>

Indeed I am one of the Chosen People despite living in Cincinnati (not from here originally)

MedinaUltraGal041

39 posts since
Jun 26, 2006

14. May 31, 2007 8:10 AM

in response to: runnertim

Actually, I think I just may make the trip (about 2 1/2 hours for me) as a training run for Mohican. It will be run slowly of course.

So if you are running Mohican, let me know... and I will look for you! -- Suzanne

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