Mad Manatees 2015.3 CLOSED (or Poptarts? Pet pics?) (Page 75)

Finally back from vacation and catching up on all the happenings.  Special congrats to the PPA ascenders and the Iron manatees.  Some truly great efforts.

Seawheeze race in Vancouver was fun.  Had a descent run but not great.  Fun weekend.  Spent last week in Seaside, Oregon.  Rented a house with my family on the beach.  Had a few nice barefoot runs on the beach but last one was 8 miles and badly blistered my feet.  Next day though sucked it up and did a 12.5 mile trail run on the PCT from north of Seaside to Cannon Beach.  It was awesome running on the bluffs high above the rocky surf.  Trail was in terrible condition though and very technical. 

Good thing I'm back at work as I'm beat.

Salty, I hope your week is looking up.  Prayers for your friend and for your PCT plans. If only I were closer I would totally come out and support you on that adventure.

Speaking of adventure, I saw this quote the other day and I knew I had to share it here:

"Adventure, whether physical or mental, implies breaking into unpenetrated ground, venturing beyond the boundary of normal aptitude, extending oneself to the limit of capacity, courageously facing peril. Life without the chance for such exertions would be for many persons a dreary game." Bob Marshall from the February 1930 issue of Scientific Monthly

Ok now 20k race walking?!?!?!? Seriously!?!?!?! In the world championship?!?!?! Granted, they could kick my azz in a race but how do they not just bust in to a run????!?!?!?!??!!?

Salty, I hope your week is looking up.  Prayers for your friend and for your PCT plans. If only I were closer I would totally come out and support you on that adventure.

Speaking of adventure, I saw this quote the other day and I knew I had to share it here:

"Adventure, whether physical or mental, implies breaking into unpenetrated ground, venturing beyond the boundary of normal aptitude, extending oneself to the limit of capacity, courageously facing peril. Life without the chance for such exertions would be for many persons a dreary game." Bob Marshall from the February 1930 issue of Scientific Monthly

Ok now 20k race walking?!?!?!? Seriously!?!?!?! In the world championship?!?!?! Granted, they could kick my azz in a race but how do they not just bust in to a run????!?!?!?!??!!?

Thinkin' ya meant the OCT otherwise you went the long way to Cannon Beach

Oh, also, race walking. Yeah, I saw part of the MARATHON in the Olympic trials when we were in Eugene. It's wild because there are so many technicalities so there are a ton of referees to make sure they don't break certain planes etc.

And they are FAST! See, I should train with them. We have a couple of them within our club. That would certainly help my power hiking abilities

Be interesting to get their thoughts at least. Considering that when you're power hiking it'll be up some seriously steep terrain, so not sure everything would be exactly as they are doing.

That perspective has me wondering about your height again. 

Looks like it could be good! Wondering if there are steep sections without the steps, or at least spaced differently? Those can have the added challenge of fixing a specific stride length.

Any tips for night running? I am borrowing D's headlamp and have run with it, once.  There's a chance of rain in the forecast so that could add another level of interesting to the mix. It'll be on trails at the Angel Fire ski area.

Your trail running training will be helpful because you're already used to being more attentive to your footing.  It helps to watch a few feet in front of you instead of looking farther out like you might during the day.  You'll have to tip your light down a little and wearing a hat can get in the way of that.  I had a spectacular flying trip last year when I wasn't paying attention.  Felt like a badazz for continuing to run while dripping blood--until I really started to hurt and then I started whining.   

Also, If you don't already have it, you might consider some sort of phone app that tracks where you are and sends a message to DH if you stop moving for any period of time, as well as a quick-dial 911 option.

Any tips for night running? I am borrowing D's headlamp and have run with it, once.  There's a chance of rain in the forecast so that could add another level of interesting to the mix. It'll be on trails at the Angel Fire ski area.

That's a good point I hadn't thought about.  I've tried several and none of them seem to be able to consistently work, even in the city, let alone on a mountain side.  Usually I text him every 3 miles or so. Maybe I'll set something up with my teammates.

Well, tomorrow is the day. We are headed up to the cabin in the pass tonight. 

Hopefully I've got everything! That there is 100 miles worth of clothing, food and survival gear. 

I'll be posting to social media if/when able so you can follow me there. Otherwise, I'll share everything when we get back.

Other than that, you have to make sure it lights the path where your eyes are, ahead of you so you may have to adjust it. 

Well, tomorrow is the day. We are headed up to the cabin in the pass tonight. 

Hopefully I've got everything! That there is 100 miles worth of clothing, food and survival gear. 

I'll be posting to social media if/when able so you can follow me there. Otherwise, I'll share everything when we get back.

I thought of your color coordination when I was planning my Ragnar outfits. Consequently I have three color themes, one for each of the legs, and each theme has shorts, capris, pants, tank, t-shirt, long sleeve and of course bra and shoes.  The weather is looking low 40's to mid 60's so I wanted to be prepared.

Any tips for night running? I am borrowing D's headlamp and have run with it, once.  There's a chance of rain in the forecast so that could add another level of interesting to the mix. It'll be on trails at the Angel Fire ski area.

Well, tomorrow is the day. We are headed up to the cabin in the pass tonight. 

Hopefully I've got everything! That there is 100 miles worth of clothing, food and survival gear. 

I'll be posting to social media if/when able so you can follow me there. Otherwise, I'll share everything when we get back.

Any tips for night running? I am borrowing D's headlamp and have run with it, once.  There's a chance of rain in the forecast so that could add another level of interesting to the mix. It'll be on trails at the Angel Fire ski area.