Extreme Running Reports - Summer 2011

runNYtrails · Aug 7, 2011

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Anybody running ?
 
 
 Whatchya been up to this summer ? 
Tell us about Your running and racing, upcoming mischief and other tomfoolery <img alt="smile.gif" id="user_yui_3_3_0_8_131273444889935" src="http://files.kickrunners.com/smilies/smile.gif"> !!
 
 
 
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merigayle · Aug 7, 2011

well, no surprise, but I ran the Badwater 135 mile ultramarathon in Death Valley

How can I top that? still trying to recover. My legs feel like lead, but that may be the 1000000000000% humidity we have here. Today I felt almost 100% and think by next weekend I will. I have a 12 hour race Aug 28th, a half mary in September and then possibly Grindstone. Otherwise, no solid plans for the rest of the year. Oh yeah, Harrisburg Mary in November.

Buzzie · Aug 7, 2011

Tomfoolery? I wish! 
Just trying to keep the wheels more or less attached for Cascade Crest 100, Aug 27... 
Meanwhile, this did not stop me from entering Burning River, just for kicks and training. I received many lessons in going with the flow 
... including showing up without any running clothes. :-/ All in all, mission accomplished...feeling much better prepared for the mountains ahead. <img alt="cool.gif" class="bbcode_smiley" src="http://files.kickrunners.com/smilies/cool.gif">

runNYtrails · Aug 9, 2011

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entering Burning River . . . and showing up without any running clothes. <img alt="cool.gif" class="bbcode_smiley" src="http://files.kickrunners.com/smilies//cool.gif"></div>
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 <img alt="laughing9.gif" id="user_yui_3_3_0_8_131289765941815" src="http://files.kickrunners.com/smilies/laughing9.gif"> Runnin' nekkid thru CVNP ?? 
 
<img alt="thumbsup.gif" id="user_yui_3_3_0_8_131289765941833" src="http://files.kickrunners.com/smilies/thumbsup.gif"> I think that qualifies as some serious tomfoolery Buzzie !! Good job !! How'd that go ? 
 
 
<img alt="booty.gif" id="user_yui_3_3_0_8_131289765941845" src="http://files.kickrunners.com/smilies/booty.gif"> heeeee . . . 
 
 
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runNYtrails · Aug 9, 2011

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<div class="quote-block">Originally Posted by merigayle <a href="/forum/thread/74804/extreme-running-reports-summer-2011#post_2009432"><img alt="View Post" class="inlineimg" src="/img/forum/go_quote.gif" style="border:0px solid;"></a> well, no surprise, but I ran the Badwater 135 mile ultramarathon in Death Valley

How can I top that? 
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<img alt="icon_farao.gif" id="user_yui_3_3_0_8_131289765941880" src="http://files.kickrunners.com/smilies/icon_farao.gif"> Ohhhh . . . Y'll think of SOMEthing ! ! 
 
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runNYtrails · Aug 9, 2011

<img alt="smile.gif" id="user_yui_3_3_0_8_131289870867415" src="http://files.kickrunners.com/smilies/smile.gif"> I did one of my dreeme races this summer - The Tahoe Rim Trail Endurance Run 50 Miles 
 
 
<img alt="angel9.gif" id="user_yui_3_3_0_8_131289870867427" src="http://files.kickrunners.com/smilies/angel9.gif"> " A Glimpse of Heaven . . . <img alt="sad2.gif" id="user_yui_3_3_0_8_131289870867439" src="http://files.kickrunners.com/smilies/sad2.gif"> Two Weeks of Hell "
 
 
 
<img alt="TheArchLitchMalignus.gif" id="user_yui_3_3_0_8_131289870867491" src="http://files.kickrunners.com/smilies/TheArchLitchMalignus.gif"><img alt="Thin5.gif" id="user_yui_3_3_0_8_1312898708674103" src="http://files.kickrunners.com/smilies/Thin5.gif"> <img alt="Whaxatk.gif" id="user_yui_3_3_0_8_1312898708674115" src="http://files.kickrunners.com/smilies/Whaxatk.gif"> These guys showed up to beat the snot out of me after 30 miles . . . 
 
 
 
 
 
and this guy showed up next day to claim the body . . . <img alt="DRUIDD.gif" id="user_yui_3_3_0_8_1312898708674127" src="http://files.kickrunners.com/smilies/DRUIDD.gif"> 
 
 
 
<img alt="icon_joker.gif" id="user_yui_3_3_0_8_1312898708674139" src="http://files.kickrunners.com/smilies/icon_joker.gif"> . . . its a great race .
 
 
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Buzzie · Aug 9, 2011

No nekkidness. <img alt="sad.gif" id="user_yui_3_3_0_8_131291044175717" src="http://files.kickrunners.com/smilies/sad.gif"> Got to meet the guys at Vertical Runner instead!
Was on my way to the Winking Lizard for beer late Friday afternoon when it suddenly occurred to me that I didn't remember packing running clothes. Shoes and socks, yes. Drop bags, yes. But, no clothes.
 
Dropped after 40 miles - wheels too wobbly to risk. (In fact, this morning I put myself on the Disabled List until CC100) <img alt="rolleyes.gif" id="user_yui_3_3_0_8_131291044175735" src="http://files.kickrunners.com/smilies/rolleyes.gif">
Then, worked an aid station until it closed at 3am. Had a blast helping the zombies at might, then cheering them across the line in the morning. <img alt="icon_cheers.gif" id="user_yui_3_3_0_8_131291044175741" src="http://files.kickrunners.com/smilies/icon_cheers.gif"> 

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<div class="quote-block">Originally Posted by runNYtrails <a href="/forum/thread/74804/extreme-running-reports-summer-2011#post_2009596"><img alt="View Post" class="inlineimg" src="/img/forum/go_quote.gif" style="border:0px solid;"></a> <img alt="laughing9.gif" id="user_yui_3_3_0_8_131289765941815" src="http://files.kickrunners.com/smilies/laughing9.gif"> Runnin' nekkid thru CVNP ?? 
 
<img alt="thumbsup.gif" id="user_yui_3_3_0_8_131289765941833" src="http://files.kickrunners.com/smilies/thumbsup.gif"> I think that qualifies as some serious tomfoolery Buzzie !! Good job !! How'd that go ? 
 
 
<img alt="booty.gif" id="user_yui_3_3_0_8_131289765941845" src="http://files.kickrunners.com/smilies/booty.gif"> heeeee . . . 
 
 
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merigayle · Aug 10, 2011

RunNY-- looked like an awesomely difficult race for sure!
I showed up at a race with two Injinji right foot socks

I had to wear my run of the mill socks that i wore down to the race.

Just Jim · Aug 10, 2011

I had me a "KickRunner Ultra Summer Vacation". It came in two parts.
 
Part 1. I was part of a crew that helped some KickRunner chick get her Badwater belt buckle. Was a whole bunch fun, with many great memories.
 
Part 2. A whole bunch of heaven and approximately 4 tastes of hell at The Tahoe Rim Trail Endurance Run 100 Miles. I got to meet more Kicksters too. Tough tough race, and I loved almost every minute. I did want to cry the second time up Diamond Peak though.

Got me some more summer running to do -- Laurel Valley, 35 unsupported miles on the Foothills Trail in SC. A lot of stairs apparently. Then the Medoc Meltdown, a summer fun run here in NC.

runNYtrails · Aug 10, 2011

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RunNY-- looked like an awesomely difficult race for sure!
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...did well for the first 29mi and felt good ! was prepared for everything and, at my pace, i felt the course was challenging - but not as bad as i thought it would be.
Then i fell <img alt="sad2.gif" id="user_yui_3_3_0_8_131300372410914" src="http://files.kickrunners.com/smilies/sad2.gif" style="width:16px;height:16px;"> and, due to a lot unfortunate circumstances, wasnt able to get off of the course without actually making it to the finish line. Those 20 miles took forever ! 
Got a lot of injuries and now its taking forever to heal ... glimpse of heaven, and the recovery from hell <img alt="sad.gif" id="user_yui_3_3_0_8_131300372410931" src="http://files.kickrunners.com/smilies/sad.gif" style="width:15px;height:15px;"> . 
 
I did get a few nice pictures tho !!
 
<a href="http://s227.photobucket.com/albums/dd282/runNYtrails/Tahoe%20Rim%20Trail%2050M%20July%2016%202011/" target="_blank">http://s227.photobucket.com/albums/dd282/runNYtrails/Tahoe%20Rim%20Trail%2050M%20July%2016%202011/</a>
 
 
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merigayle · Aug 10, 2011

great pics!!!!

Just Jim · Aug 10, 2011

Love the pictures!
 
Makes me wanna do it all again again.
 
TRT 2012?
 
Sorry to read about your fall, hope you heal up quickly!

Buzzie · Aug 11, 2011

Holy carp! You ARE an ultrarunner!!
 
When the decision is to wait for a ride or go the next 20 miles... 20 miles? Anyone can do 20 miles!! 

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Then i fell <img alt="sad2.gif" id="user_yui_3_3_0_8_131300372410914" src="http://files.kickrunners.com/smilies/sad2.gif" style="width:16px;height:16px;"> and, due to a lot unfortunate circumstances, wasnt able to get off of the course without actually making it to the finish line. Those 20 miles took forever ! 
Got a lot of injuries and now its taking forever to heal ... glimpse of heaven, and the recovery from hell <img alt="sad.gif" id="user_yui_3_3_0_8_131300372410931" src="http://files.kickrunners.com/smilies/sad.gif" style="width:15px;height:15px;"> . 
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phredmur · Aug 11, 2011

I did the Volstate this July. It was hot; I got a lot of blisters. It took such a long time (7 days 23+ hours) that I thought my whole life was just tramping down the roads of Tennessee. I think I got mild PTSD or something. I keep having dreams about it. It gives me a new appreciation for the travails of the journey runners or cross-country runners.

runNYtrails · Aug 11, 2011

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<div class="quote-block">Originally Posted by phredmur <a href="/forum/thread/74804/extreme-running-reports-summer-2011#post_2009870"><img alt="View Post" class="inlineimg" src="/img/forum/go_quote.gif" style="border:0px solid;"></a> I did the Volstate this July. It was hot; I got a lot of blisters. It took such a long time (7 days 23+ hours) that I thought my whole life was just tramping down the roads of Tennessee. I think I got mild PTSD or something. I keep having dreams about it. It gives me a new appreciation for the travails of the journey runners or cross-country runners.
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 Wow ... i dont know anything about this event but i'd sure like to . Did you write anything up about your journey ? i'd love to read about it. Journey running intrigues me.
 
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runNYtrails · Aug 11, 2011

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<div class="quote-block">Originally Posted by Just Jim <a href="/forum/thread/74804/extreme-running-reports-summer-2011#post_2009767"><img alt="View Post" class="inlineimg" src="/img/forum/go_quote.gif" style="border:0px solid;"></a> Love the pictures!
 
 
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 <img alt="smile.gif" id="user_yui_3_3_0_8_131309014894917" src="http://files.kickrunners.com/smilies/smile.gif"> well i have YOU to thank for the pictures . . . if You recall, i was not even going to carry my camera but thanks to You i did and i am really happy that i did. 
 
 
ps ... you wanna see the injury photos too ??? <img alt="biggrin.gif" id="user_yui_3_3_0_8_131309014894929" src="http://files.kickrunners.com/smilies/biggrin.gif"> 
 
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cgerber · Aug 11, 2011

I did a nice tour of the San Juan mountains back in July. That was fun and super scenic.
 
Off to Cascade Crest in a couple of weeks to eat huckleberries and do some running.

gumbee · Aug 11, 2011

rNYt,
You looked solid when I saw you. Sorry to hear about the trouble.
 
Found this on TRT's Facebook page.
There is a (in)famous foot featured at 3:30

<a href="http://vimeo.com/27318481" target="_blank">http://vimeo.com/27318481</a>

runNYtrails · Aug 11, 2011

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You looked solid when I saw you. Sorry to hear about the trouble.
 
Found this on TRT's Facebook page.
There is a (in)famous foot featured at 3:30

<a href="http://vimeo.com/27318481" target="_blank">http://vimeo.com/27318481</a>
 
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whoooahhh .. <img alt="biggrin.gif" class="bbcode_smiley" src="http://files.kickrunners.com/smilies/biggrin.gif"> .. niiiice raw spots <img alt="cool.gif" class="bbcode_smiley" src="http://files.kickrunners.com/smilies/cool.gif"> !! 
Thanks gumbee, theres anether vid on there too ... of the 50K/50M start ... 
<a href="http://vimeo.com/26651511" target="_blank">http://vimeo.com/26651511</a> 
the Sporti's are on there early , YT @ 12 minits <img alt="smile.gif" class="bbcode_smiley" src="http://files.kickrunners.com/smilies/smile.gif"> 
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gumbee · Aug 11, 2011

^^ Nice

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