KickRunners TRT 2011

Just Jim · Aug 8, 2010

The subject has come up in a couple of other threads, and there seems sufficient interest in a KR Extremies get together. The race that has been suggested is the Tahoe Rim Trail - having just done the 50m, I love the idea.
 
Options for 50k, 50m, 100m, generous cut offs, it seems the perfect race, and it's not one of those that need a lottery or sells out immediately.
 
I volunteered last year, and ran the 50m and volunteered this year. The easiest decision I will make is to run it again in 2011. I love the course, it is stunningly scenic, challenging yet manageable.
 
Who's in?
 
ME!!
 
TRT 2011<img alt="" src="http://files.kickrunners.com/smilies/banana.gif" style="width:33px;height:35px;" title="">
 
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Hmmmm, don't mind if I do!! (I did)
 
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Last Place Jason · Aug 8, 2010

I REALLY like this idea. Unless I get picked in the WS lottery, I am tentatively planning on running the 100.

ChrisG · Aug 8, 2010

Hmm - very temping. It won't help with my Ultra in Every State goal. I already have Nevada and California (I'm too lazy to see what side the race is on). It does meet my other two requirements for races: Pretty and Climbing. If I decide to go for another 100, a co-worker has offered a place to crash. My mom is already onboard to crew for me. Remind me when sign up opens.
 
Chris G

trailz92 · Aug 9, 2010

Maybe

runNYtrails · Aug 9, 2010

<img alt="" src="http://files.kickrunners.com/smilies/banana.gif" title=""> i'm in for all but the whiskey <img alt="" src="http://files.kickrunners.com/smilies/huh.gif" title=""> !! 
 
 
 
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Lake Tahoe from the TRT !!
 
 
<img alt="" src="http://files.kickrunners.com/smilies/banana.gif" title=""> TRT 2011 !!

cgerber · Aug 10, 2010

When is it?

cgerber · Aug 10, 2010

Just checked...looks like mid-July. If I don't get into Hardrock, I may do this. Looks like a nice course.
 
Is it hot? Hot races suck for my Scandinavian mountain-boy blood.

Just Jim · Aug 10, 2010

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<div class="quote-block">Originally Posted by cgerber <a href="/forum/thread/69358/kickrunners-trt-2011#post_1932148"><img alt="View Post" class="inlineimg" src="/img/forum/go_quote.gif" style="border-right:0px solid;border-top:0px solid;border-left:0px solid;border-bottom:0px solid;"></a> Just checked...looks like mid-July. If I don't get into Hardrock, I may do this. Looks like a nice course.
 
Is it hot? Hot races suck for my Scandinavian mountain-boy blood.

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Chris, the course is stunning, I loved every minute of it.
 
I found it cool - a dry heat sort-of-thing.
 
Seriously, it was something I noticed, there were people who struggled with the heat, it did hit 90 or so. I had no problems, but then again, I prepared for it and iced up at every opportunity. And yes, it was a dry heat.
 
Don't you have Indiana blood too? Bring the Balvenie! (Jamieson's was OK - but a Doublewood would have been sooo much more enjoyable).

cgerber · Aug 10, 2010

Nothing helps thermoregulation in the heat better than a Doublewood! (I usually take it neat, but I guess on the rocks for a hot day may be in order).

ChrisG · Aug 10, 2010

90 degrees (even dry) is hot for my wimpy Colorado blood. My training partner doesn't sweat so we usually try to finish before the temperature gets above 75. I am not what you would call heat acclimatized

Chris G

SportiGrl · Aug 11, 2010

I want an extreme running meetup!!!
 
I'm doing all within my power to save the Benjamin's needed to make it happen!!!

runNYtrails · Aug 12, 2010

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 Coming from the east coast we won't be elevation acclimated nor mountain prepped .... <img alt="" src="http://files.kickrunners.com/smilies/shock.gif" title=""> ... YIKES !!! 
But i bet it will be a BLAST for all of us to get together !! I hope to get to meet both Chris's and Ginseng too !!
 
<img alt="" src="http://files.kickrunners.com/smilies/occasion5.gif" title=""> TRT 2011 !!!

Just Jim · Nov 19, 2010

Who's still interested?
 
ME ME ME ME ME ME ME!!
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Quick update........Sign up opens at midnight 1/1/11
 
<a href="http://www.tahoemtnmilers.org/trter/trtindex.html" target="_blank">http://www.tahoemtnmilers.org/trter/trtindex.html</a>
 
Leaning towards the 50 - there is a piece of me that is thinking 100

gumbee · Nov 19, 2010

I entered the WS lottery and will know on 12/4 whether I am one of the lucky few.
If not, then TRT is on my short list of replacements

Buzzie · Nov 20, 2010

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It's on my short, short, short list... wanting to get in at least one western ultra this coming year... <img alt="biggrin.gif" src="http://files.kickrunners.com/smilies/biggrin.gif">
Only question is 50 or 100??? (leaning towards 100)

markc7 · Nov 20, 2010

Oh man that looks like fun. I was thinking about VT100, but might be able to be convinced... How early in the year does the TRT usually sell out?

runNYtrails · Nov 20, 2010

Just Jim · Nov 21, 2010

<div class="quote-container">Quote:
<div class="quote-block">Originally Posted by markc7 <a href="/forum/thread/69358/kickrunners-trt-2011#post_1963954"><img alt="View Post" class="inlineimg" src="/img/forum/go_quote.gif" style="border-right:0px solid;border-top:0px solid;border-left:0px solid;border-bottom:0px solid;"></a> Oh man that looks like fun. I was thinking about VT100, but might be able to be convinced... How early in the year does the TRT usually sell out?
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 It sold out in 13 days this year, then they went to a waitlist. I believe everyone on the waitlist ended up with a spot this year.
 
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See that climb in the elevation profile that starts at 30 miles - this is the view looking down from about 3/4 of the way up<img alt="icon_sunny.gif" src="http://files.kickrunners.com/smilies/icon_sunny.gif" style="width:27px;height:27px;">
I had me a beer at the top - I earned it.
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Just Jim · Dec 9, 2010

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Leaning towards the 50 - there is a piece of me that is thinking 100
 
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I have decided.......................
 
 
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..................100
 
YOIKES!

mudrunner · Dec 9, 2010

An absolutely must -do race!!!
I did the 100 in '07 & it was every bit as scenic & well organised as one could expect.
 
That said, I'll be doing Fat Dog the same weekend, so I'm out unfortunately.

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