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2007-03-06 8:56 PM

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Subject: Half Marathon 3/31/07 JOIN ME!!!
I think I'm going to sign up for my first stand alone half marathon, the Trailbreaker.  It's cheap (only $25!!!), in my back yard, and I should probably do a 90 minute run the last week of March in my training for the Wildflower Oly, so why not kick it up a bit and see if I can do a half in under 2:00?  I think I'll do it, set my goal at 2:10 so I take it easy, and see what happens.  Anybody want to join me?

Here's the scoop from the web site:

Marathon (Race starts at 8:00 a.m.; Cost: $35 or $40 after March 16th)
The Marathon course covers approximately four miles of city streets and sidewalks, 15 miles of improved trails (including the Glacial Drumlin Trail), and 7 miles of the Ice Age Trail. Miles 10 through 16 are extremely rugged. Except for the Ice Age Trail, the trail is subject to only gentle grades. Marathon turn-around is the top of the 40' Lapham Peak tower, where you will run up the tower, Ring the Bell, You're half the way home, the highest point in Waukesha county, with spectacular views of the surrounding like country. The Marathon has a 5.5-hour cut-off. Net climb on the way out is 438 feet; the net drop on the way back is 438 feet. Aid stations will be located at intervals between 3 and 4 miles, with a bag drop at the third aid station (behind Saxe's Restaurant). An annual or daily Wisconsin State Park sticker is needed to park at the Lapham Peak Tower. Crew access availability at aid stations.
 
Half Marathon (Race starts at 9:30 a.m.; Cost: $25 or $30 after March 16th)
The Half Marathon course follows the initial leg of the Marathon course but has an earlier turn around. It does not include the Ice Age Trail or the Lapham Peak tower.
 
5K Run / Walk (Race starts at 10:00 a.m.; Cost: $20 or $25 after March 16th)
Participants may choose between running or walking through Frame Park along the banks of the Fox River. Much of the course follows the first miles of the Marathon and Half Marathon course.



2007-03-06 8:58 PM
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I could do the 5 k...
2007-03-06 9:44 PM
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I am already signed up- my first HM too

I will see you there!!

 

Tammy

2007-03-06 10:01 PM
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I saw this on your training blog and cursed responded there. I'm in!  Should be interested running a half marathon in the snow.
2007-03-07 6:11 PM
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I'm registered for the half!  Now, how do we get this into the race log???
2007-03-08 6:16 PM
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I'll run a Half Marathon that day too!

I just will have to swim 1.2 and bike 56 first in sunny Cali . . . somewhere WAY behind Desiree!


2007-03-09 12:02 PM
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I'm registered for this already.  Good race, though on the small side.

Flat course.  DEAD FLAT.  And, on a protected trail for the most part, so wind is generally not an issue.  Look forward to seeing all of you there!!!

2007-03-14 10:26 AM
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Registered for the Half this am. Active.com was having issues the last few days.
2007-03-21 10:00 AM
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Gang--Ron added the half and the 5k to the race log--go to the Race Nexus and add yourself!

It's coming up fast!

2007-03-29 11:22 AM
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48 hours from now some donkeys will be finished already!  (not me, mind you...).

Who is excited?

2007-03-29 11:43 AM
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Me! (Even though I'm only running the 5k)  I just hope I wake up on time on Saturday.


2007-03-29 1:41 PM
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Gettin' pumped!!!!!!

I'm having good feelings about how it's gonna go, though I have no long run evidence to back up those feelings.

2007-03-29 2:28 PM
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As a note to you guys doing the Trailbreaker...there is a large room that we all meet and check-in prior to the race.  Most people bring a bag or backpack with whatever stuff they need.  For example, if it's raining, you can wear whatever coat you want into this area, and then leave your stuff in this large room.  It's not "secure" per se, but everyone just leaves their stuff in that room while they're running/cheering peeps on.
2007-03-29 4:15 PM
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Where is the best place for a BT meeting before the race?
2007-03-29 4:54 PM
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I am just hoping it doesnt rain!

 

Tammy

 

 

2007-03-30 6:49 AM
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Well, folks, I may be out for this one.  I'm sick...as in flu sick.  Things are not staying down and I'm NOT having a pleasant time of it.

Anyone wanna bring me some 7up? 



2007-03-30 2:16 PM
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Gang--anyone have a suggestion to meet before or after the race?  My phone number is 414 807 7277.  Look forward to seeing / meeting everyone!
2007-03-30 2:57 PM
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PeterAK - 2007-03-30 2:16 PM Gang--anyone have a suggestion to meet before or after the race?  My phone number is 414 807 7277.  Look forward to seeing / meeting everyone!

The gymnasium is the best place I can remember, especially if we don't know the weather.  Peter, I'll remember what you look like from Lake Mills, you've met firstnet, has anyone met jmwebs or maggyruth or tripletmom (5Kers so not starting until 10)?  I'm doing these usernames from memory so if I'm butchering them or if I'm missing someone, I apologize.  I'll be there with a couple of friends by about 8:30 or so. 

I should note...I'm gonna try some warm-up suggestions unless it's brutal out, so I may or may not be around before the race.  The race is small enough where I'll find peterAK though.

I know this is vague, but I don't remember the gymnasium all that well, and if I decide to do some of the strides Joel suggested, I'll be out and about until 15-min. before the race starts, so I can't commit.  414-550-1751 is my cell.

2007-03-30 3:13 PM
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Even though I'm doing the 5k, I am planning on being there early to register and to make a general nuisance of myself for you folks doing the 1/2 mary. There are no known photos of me and I don't think I have met anybody who is doing the race so I will have to look for you guys, based on pictures or odd behavior (this means you Peter). I will be the short, slow guy with glasses.
2007-03-30 3:14 PM
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I am doing the half- not the 5k.  I will probaly have a bright yellow Pearl Izumi jacket on.  My cell is 262-483-9122

 Tammy

2007-03-30 3:27 PM
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I'm now known for odd behavior.  Awesome.  Laughing

I have been hangin' with FirstNet911 (Craig) and MaggyRuth (Peggy) lately so I'm okay there.  I think I'll recognize Morey from last spring.  Sounds like Tammy's jacket will be hard to miss.  Jim, I'll just look for the guy who isn't shocked by my behavior.  Now how will I possibly explain you guys to my GF's brother who is running too???



2007-03-30 3:28 PM
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Peter,

Can you pick up the carrot from Crank Daddys? That would make spotting us easier?

2007-03-30 4:15 PM
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IF I make it there, I'll have a donkey poster w/ me...don't know how visible it will be, but who can miss the donkey logo?

Oh, and add to that fact that I'm kind of hard to miss in general.  It's not like there are TON of over 6ft women...of course, with all the tall guys around, that might be a different story.  I'll be wearing a hot pink fleece pullover. 



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2007-03-30 6:47 PM
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I won't be running in the Trail Breaker tomorrow but I do have a 17 mile run planned and it looks as if we'll have some rain and storms to deal with. I'm hoping to get out early before it rains which looks like it will come at 8:30ish. (at least in Madison)
2007-04-04 6:26 PM
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Pictures are now posted at:

http://www.fe2xy.com/trailbreaker/

Remember- the photos were taken by  10 year old.

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