I'm going to give it a go tomorrow AM at Bear Mountain to see if I can figure out some of the course (and see how "challenging" it will be). The last crew that went out there had an interesting go at it. I will post a report with a GPS map and pictures on my blog tomorrow afternoon.
I just ran/hiked the first 25 or so of the 50M from Bear Mountain to Tuxedo today with a friend. After running the Bel Monte 50M last weekend, I can say with little doubt that TNF race is much more difficult. I found 2 sections totaling maybe 4 miles that might be deemed easy--the run along the Palisades shoulder and the first section of the TMI. Otherwise, it's mostly up and down, rocky, and winding.<br><br>
Oh, make sure to check yourself for ticks while out there/ afterward. Or maybe I'm just a frickin' tick magnet.
Wow. I first ran the AT up to the top of the mountain to Perkins Tower. What great views. Then I think I ran the last 3 or 4 miles of the course in reverse (and then back again). Quite rocky, hilly...a few mini stream crossings. Interesting. I've got a bunch of pictures I'll put up in a few.<br><br>
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Updated : Ah...I ended up running the first 2 miles or so of the start/finish. I missed the ski double track, and did not turn left on Y (S-BM), but ended up running portions of the Anthony Wayne to Finish section in reverse (and the nback to the finish).<br><br>
Pictures about to hit the blog.
When we ran up to Perkins (once we abandoned our attempt at running the actual race course), it was pouring. I couldn't see a thing <img alt="smile.gif" src="http://files.kickrunners.com/smilies/smile.gif">
First of all, Brennen --congrats on Bel Monte 50 --impressive time, given your knee injury (maybe the rest helped, as it often does<img alt="smile.gif" src="http://files.kickrunners.com/smilies/smile.gif">) --hope you had a good trip --those 25 miles that you ran and the miles Anthony ran sound pretty tough. Stacy, I signed up for the 50K as<br>
am intrigued by those trails --not sure how much of it I will do -but would love to start with you and hang with you! --however, with Umstead next weekend , I may not be able to walk on April 12 so figure I can drop down to the half or 10K (it's practically the same price -haha).<br>
Stacy, you will do just fine!!!!!!! Can't believe it's in 2 weeks. Your Caumsett 50K was perfect endurance training for this one. But those trail sound tough -I figure this wll make me get there and check out the trail system.
Emmi - it's a date! I would be honored to run with a top athlete such as yourself <img alt="smile.gif" src="http://files.kickrunners.com/smilies/smile.gif">
Stacy --on trails I try and go as slowwwwly as possible and I love taking my time, and love coming in in the back of the pack -it's more fun.. I just started with trails last year (Nipmuck marathon in June and greenbelt 50K in may -2 that are fairly tame) I am terrified of crashing down and injuring myself..I took a bad fall in the VT 50 (tripped on a root at mile 40) but that toughened me up (Frank was running behind me and he saw me go flying). In the fingerlakes 50s also took a fall --so did Merigayle. I tend to tip toe around streams and rocks but am getting better at picking up my feet and going over rocks!! I am excited for you as it will be new and different accomplishment.
I hear you, up till now the trails I've run on have been very well groomed. But it will be fun, regardless <img alt="smile.gif" src="http://files.kickrunners.com/smilies/smile.gif">
From TNF e-mail:<br><br>
Nikki [Kimball] is a World accomplished Ultra runner and will be competing at The Endurance Challenge event on Saturday, April 12th in Bear Mountain, NY.<br><br>
I think I just got chicked again.
Brennen and Anthony --you men are going to have to really work to keep up with her<img alt="surprised.gif" src="http://files.kickrunners.com/smilies/surprised.gif">
For the first 10 seconds. I won't even be able to keep up with Brennen.
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