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Beat the Bridge is Sunday, too. So if you want to get up really early and drive to Seattle, it's for a good cause. Elizabeth and I are signed up, along with Erin and Pam. Midnight tonight is last chance to register on line, but there is day of race registration. |
Rosie |
5/16/2012 10:41:59 PM |
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I am signed up for the Rhody Run on Sunday. Who else is going? I plan to ride my bike on the ferry and to the start, it's a short ride. It is not too late to sign up. Why do it? Cool shirts you gotta have, beer at the finish, run with 2000 of your friends, it's a classic, it's racing season, did I mention beer? |
Kurt J |
5/16/2012 5:43:38 PM |
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road races in Coupeville Aug 11. Half marathon, 10k, and 5k. http://racethereserve.com/ |
Peter |
5/15/2012 8:13:32 AM |
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TT... you know you want to... |
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5/14/2012 9:36:19 AM |
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Thanks for the race report, Challis. That's a big PR jump! |
Peter |
5/13/2012 6:34:00 AM |
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Great race, Challis! Wow. Thanks for the race report!!!
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kw |
5/12/2012 7:32:53 AM |
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I saw that note, Challis... |
rosie |
5/11/2012 10:56:58 PM |
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Ed is right. Challis rocks. |
david welton |
5/11/2012 10:15:56 PM |
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KW - my race report is under the Vancouver Marathon. |
Challis |
5/11/2012 9:45:06 PM |
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Nice report on the Napa triathlon, Kristan. Vicarious racing is so much fun! Now that spring is here it's time for open water swimming. I posted a swim for Sunday, mid-day for the tide. Now is the time to get acclimated to cold water for anyone doing SF Bay, Boise, etc. |
Kurt J |
5/11/2012 9:55:13 AM |
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Ride today, Friday, 1:45 half Link |
blake |
5/11/2012 9:12:30 AM |
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I rock at the positive split :) However I wouldn't have done it any differently. I'll try to get a race report up and if you are interested you can read why I wouldn't have changed a thing (this time around...) |
Challis |
5/10/2012 7:25:06 PM |
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Ultra-endurance sports history note-----Baseball!!!--Last week was the 92nd anniversary of the longest-innings professional baseball game. On May 1 1920 the Boston Braves and the Dodgers played 26 innings to a 1-1 tie. The game was called on account of darkness-there were no lights in those days. Both pitchers starting pitchers did well, allowing 9 and 15 hits and one earned each over the equivalent of three games, or an ERAof about 0.36. The pitch count for the Braves' Joe Oeschger was 250! He later became a PE teacher in San Francisco. Nuts to relief pitchers! |
david welton |
5/10/2012 8:33:37 AM |
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Happy Spring and start to the racing season. I get inspired by all of your race reports and submitted one for the Napa Vintage Half, but tried to edit it and wound up with two postings... apologies. Just check out the last one, if you are interested. |
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5/9/2012 9:48:48 AM |
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Still impressed by your efforts, Frazer. Looking forward to more! |
kw in PA, CA |
5/9/2012 9:48:30 AM |
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For those of us who glean info on what's up with friends from afar: Race reports requested. Rosie? Challis? Anyone else? |
DSR in Palo Alto... |
5/9/2012 8:33:05 AM |
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4 riders out for the first TT last night... very fun. Hope to see more of you next week! |
A |
5/9/2012 8:25:31 AM |
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It is up to Challis to submit details. |
Ed |
5/7/2012 5:16:15 PM |
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Holmes Harbor was a balmy 60 degrees today thanks to warm rocks heating up the water as the tide came in. It was a great swim, thanks Curt. |
Brian |
5/6/2012 10:42:09 PM |
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Wohoo. Nice going Challis! |
Ron |
5/6/2012 9:20:47 PM |
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well we know THAT Ed, give us details! |
kathy |
5/6/2012 4:08:44 PM |
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Challis ROCKS!! |
Ed |
5/6/2012 1:52:28 PM |
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Dust off those bikes... long term forcast is looking good so I plan to be at the first TT of the season this coming Tuesday at 6pm. Be there... |
A |
5/3/2012 12:47:26 PM |
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That is so cool Frazer! Anybody else on the fence on the running workshop? Come on and join us. I don't think you'll find anything like it this cheap and you don't even need to commute for this one! |
Ron |
5/2/2012 1:55:11 PM |
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Despite some flattering words by Bob and Ron, my time at Eugene was very unexciting – about what I expected from my training. It’s a very flat, fast course and a good place to get a PR. I’d like to go back with better training and see what happens. The race reminded me once again that a half marathon is a “Race of Truth” – you get out of it exactly what you put into it. I didn’t train long enough, hard enough, or put in enough weekly miles to earn a better time. A half marathon is interesting in that it’s not difficult to run the first few miles at your optimum race pace, but difficult to run it for 13.1 miles. The better my training has been, the better I’ve been able to hold the pace. I started to slow down at mile 8, whereas, in the past it was usually 10 or 11. I felt good that I can still run at that pace and expect a decent time if I put in the work. The bottom line is that even a bad race is a good race. It’s inspiring to get out there and go for it. So Ron, yes, count me on the running clinic. Maybe I can get that 1:35. |
Frazer |
5/2/2012 9:51:16 AM |
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okay, so Frazer doesn't need it but the rest of us could use some run coaching. See my post below. If you plan to attend the workshop (and you should) please give me a firm commitment by this Friday. We're planning the workshop from 10am - 2pm on May 12 in Langley. Call or email me if you have questions. Here's what you'll look like when you're done (with practice of course): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kpnhKcvbsMM&feature=player_embedded#! |
Ron |
5/1/2012 3:40:09 PM |
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Had a great Mt Bike ride yesterday with 7 team members from the up coming 24 hr race. Here are some short vids of some of the trails yesterday: http://contour.com/search/?q=aaronracicot |
A |
4/30/2012 8:02:28 AM |
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A blistering 7:37 for 13.2 mile. Way to go Frazer!! |
blake |
4/29/2012 7:02:20 PM |
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Great Job in Eugene Frazer, Half marathon results are in, 4th in age group with a 1:39, clocked at a blazing 7:37 pace. Way to Represent! |
Bob T |
4/29/2012 2:25:16 PM |
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Bob T |
4/29/2012 2:21:28 PM |
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And Have A Fabulous Race Rosie!! She is running Eugene marathon tomorrow! Hope it is not too hot for you my cool weather friend! |
Erin |
4/28/2012 9:06:13 AM |
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Here you go friends! Saw this in the Record today! Beach access points. Thanks Mike McVay and friends! http://islandcountypublicbeaches.org/tothebeach.php |
Erin |
4/28/2012 9:04:39 AM |
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Hey Runners, I'm organizing a running technique workshop on May 12th by Erik DeRoche from Bellingham. Erik is a Chiropractor and works with Western's Track and Cross Country teams. He was also a pro triathlete for a short stint. I attended a mini-workshop from him this winter and he teaches a great combination of Chi/Pose/Natural Running. The agenda for the workshop would be to start with a slideshow and discussion of running form and then go outside and practice a series of excercises that progress from standing in balance to moving forward with proper form. We'll practice with coaching from Erik and then each person be video taped. Erik will edit the videos with his comments/recommendations and send them back to each of us for our own practice. We need at least 10 people to put it on. The workshop should take 3-4 hours and will cost $60 each. Let me know ASAP if you are interested in attending. Thanks. |
Ron |
4/26/2012 12:24:52 PM |
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Wanted: volunteers to assist with a bike safety course at the middle school. LMS has 30 new bikes and is doing a bicycle "unit" for six non-consecutive days starting Friday 4/27. They need volunteers to help fitting bikes and helmets and overseeing a "bike rodeo" and ride around Langley. The times are 7:30-1:30; F 4/27, M 4/30, W 5/2, Th 5/3,F 5/4, ND M 5/7. If you are available any of these times, please contact Blake. 730-7915--blakew@whidbey.com |
blake |
4/23/2012 8:08:40 PM |
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Frank, Yes. I have surpassed the half century mark: a new PR for me. Good news is I am in a new age group. Bad news is that age group now contains you and P. Oakley :) |
Ron |
4/23/2012 11:16:00 AM |
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Ron, am I wrong in thinking that you have just achieved another endurance milestone? Congratulations! |
Frank |
4/23/2012 5:24:23 AM |
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Challis, that owl wasn't wearing a wig, was it? Did you get a good look at it? (Thanks for the story!) |
Peter |
4/20/2012 8:54:23 AM |
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Challis, I know of that happening to several people here in the northwest. Apparently younger owls will do this as a way of honing their hunting skills, so that same bird if still in the area should eventually stop using you as target practice. Too bad if it's helping you get faster. |
Bobo |
4/18/2012 10:35:27 AM |
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So, does anybody remember my postings back in January about marathon articles in the New England Journal? Well, the daughter of one of the authors is a UW sports medicine fellow, and is doing a short rotation with me to learn how to do treadmill testing!! Small world! |
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4/17/2012 11:04:13 AM |
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The Stringer family has had its fill of animal encounters on Maxwelton!! I know of a chemotherapy patient who lost her wig to an owl, who flew away with it!! |
david welton |
4/17/2012 9:03:46 AM |
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Well, Challis, you will need to wear a helmet the next time you run on Maxwelton! Congratualations to Kurt Warwick for his 63rd overall finish at the Boston Marathon, 2:38.10!! |
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4/17/2012 8:58:26 AM |
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Funny story - During my 800's this morning on Maxwelton Road, an owl thought I was either A) tasty looking B) a predator after its babies C) something to play with...
It was light out - about 7:10 and I was running these in the Redtail Lane vicinity when on my first 800 I felt this horrible pain in the back of my head...I couldn't figure what it could be, but I clenched my fist and turned to punch whatever "monster" was behind me and away flew an owl. Ok, freak encounter, got the adrenaline pumping, I think I was in shock - did an owl really just try to pick me up with it's talons - for the second 800 (going the other direction on the same patch of road) when it happened again. I am sure the motorists wondered what was with this crazy woman who was running and yelling at the trees to "stop that!". I thought maybe it was the ponytail, so I tied up my hair so that nothing would bounce around and did a third 800. Must have been the hair, as it didn't come at the back of my head again. Fourth 800, no owl...must have been the yelling, I start to relax into my speedwork and go for the fifth, when it get's me again from behind. I can't hear it coming, they are completely silent as they glide to the back of your skull. I decide that the third times a charm and move the rest of my 800's further down Maxwelton. I wonder what the passing cars thought (as there were three) when it happened the third time. Were they in as much shock for the rest of the day as I was?
End result...an owl better attack me during the marathon because given the results of my 800's under the influence of adrenaline...I would have an awesome PR in May.
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Challis |
4/16/2012 10:25:52 PM |
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RC flying 8:30 soccer fields, the a Road Ride at 10AM. Yesterday was the first day I did not have to bundle all the way up. An Eagle sprung up alongside me on Maxwelton to fly with me for about 40 feet. |
david welton |
4/15/2012 6:09:39 AM |
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Just a heads up - I'm not sure who is in for the regular trail run in the morning. People are still meeting at 8:45, but the ones I know of are mountain biking, and I need to run about 9-10 miles on the road at a little under 8:30 pace. I am totally game for company, but trail running it won't be. |
rosie |
4/14/2012 9:23:43 PM |
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Road ride to wherever the spirit leads us, 1:30 PM Friday, Half Link |
david and blake |
4/5/2012 7:49:38 PM |
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Help Wanted
Sundays Upper Body Workout – Donuts Included
Volunteer on Sunday afternoons for 2-3 Hours
Good Cheer needs volunteers to help unload and sort the 1,500 to 2,700 pounds of food
that is donated to us each week by Albertsons and Safeway.
Come for an hour or two and help get the Food Bank ready for Monday.
For more information, call 360-221-4868.
Thank you!
Shawn Nowlin
Community Outreach Coordinator
Good Cheer Food Bank & Thrift Stores
www.goodcheer.org
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lynn |
4/4/2012 6:17:28 PM |
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Hi all it has been awhile..I signed up for the 25k Sun Mountian Trail Run...Found out I can't do it! Jordan is getting Confirmed that day! So if anyone one you can take my place it is $30.00 and I just want my shirt that I bought unless you want it and then that was $25.00. So let me know email is henriot@whidbey.com Thanks |
kelly |
4/2/2012 4:42:27 PM |
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Happy birthday Erin! |
Ann Onomous |
3/29/2012 8:41:26 AM |
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Cookin in the Kettles race report: They need to change the name to Kickin your ass in the Kettles. What a blast. That is all. |
Aaron |
3/25/2012 2:12:15 PM |
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Swimming might work, if you don't find a racing chair. |
Peter |
3/25/2012 11:24:48 AM |
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no racing wheelchair here, but if he wants to have fun Leonard Good and I need a spotter for aerial RC photography and formation flying at the soccer fields at 8:30 |
david welton |
3/25/2012 5:58:02 AM |
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Anyone out there have a racing wheelchair? Will needs something to help keep up his aerobic fitness while his foot is busted. |
Matt |
3/24/2012 4:46:27 PM |
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bats |
3/22/2012 7:57:49 PM |
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My cousin has this very cool running invention. Good for Gait Training, running after injury, and improving speed with less fatigue/breakdown. LightSpeed Running.He is going to set up and demo at Family Care Fitness Gym at Ken's Korner. Tomorrow, Thus, At 12:30
To read about it, copy-paste; http://www.screencast.com/users/Adam45/folders/Jing/media/549b0db0-c661-4acf-afa0-aa6f5ed4d200
To see a video, copy-paste;
http:/www.youtube.com/watch?v=p-W9Bra3Hsk
Contact Adam 360-420-1238 |
Adam |
3/21/2012 1:51:30 PM |
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Fellow Chuckanut fans - live race feed from today's race on irunfar.com. Men's race expected to finish in next 5 minutes. Ellie Greenwood leading the women. |
Rosie |
3/17/2012 11:45:25 AM |
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Good luck, Chuckanutters! Have fun and report back - we want all the details. |
Rosie |
3/16/2012 10:46:40 PM |
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Ron, you and Gretchen still looking for a place to live over here? Might have a lead for you. |
Bob |
3/15/2012 2:25:11 PM |
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time to part with my tri-bike...going to post on craigslist/ebay but thought I best throw it out here as well. I am 5'6", it's an Elite. email for more particulars megnbri@whidbey.net
oh yeah, it's an awesome kelly green color! |
Megan |
3/7/2012 1:50:46 PM |
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let me know if yu want to borrow my 'Winter Swimming' DVD. Here's the site for more info:
http://extremewinterswimming.com/
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Krista |
3/4/2012 6:00:43 PM |
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Any interest in the Mussels in the Kettles? http://www.Whidbeybicycleclub.org/ |
Ed |
3/1/2012 8:04:42 PM |
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The Rhody Run is a 12k in Port Townsend on May 20th. It has been well attended by DSR in past editions. Linda and I will be running it again this year, anyone else? We like to park at Keystone, then take bikes onto the ferry. From the P.T. ferry dock, it is just a mile ride to the start of the run. By the way the registration fee increases March 1st (this Thursday). Not that it is that high to begin with. www.rhodyrun.com. |
Peter |
2/27/2012 8:10:31 AM |
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a patch of blue and temperatures over 40 merits a short ride on maxwelton, leaving right now! Hope to see somebody! |
david welton |
2/25/2012 2:48:19 PM |
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M6xzyVY7EfU&feature=related |
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2/25/2012 1:31:52 PM |
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M6xzyVY7EfU&feature=related
Ok, this has not much to do running but it has a lot to do with airplanes and aerobic aeroplane dancing and besides it is Oscar week. The link is to a scene from "Flying Down to Rio", the first Ginger Rogers and Fred Astaire movie. I wish I could walk half as gracefully as Fred Astaire..Directed by Meriam Cooper, the same guy that did "king Kong". Just watch it and laugh....... |
david welton |
2/25/2012 1:26:16 PM |
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Hello active Down Sound Folk!
We (the board) are providing you with the chance to learn more about the South Whidbey Parks & Aquatics Foundation (SWPAF) at a meet-n-greet on Tuesday, February 28th at 6:30. It will be held at the home of Krista Loercher who is one of our board members. Her house is right in Langley at 426 Park Ave. She lives in the white brick ranch house with two carports that is directly across the street from the sheep field. You can park in the driveway, in front of her house, or in the lot for the funeral parlor on the corner. Just in case, the phone # there is 360-221-0722. Dinner & beverages will be served. Please RSVP (info@swparksandaquatics.org) so we know how much food to have available. We realize that it is a 'school night' and promise not to keep you out late. We look forward to seeing y'all there! (Again, please rvsp) THANK YOU! |
Lisa |
2/21/2012 8:30:19 PM |
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Great racing in horrible conditions yesterday at the duathlon! Results: Challis 5, Kathy 7, Ed/Chloe 8, Kurt 25, Brandon 29, Aaron 41, Damon 48, and me 40. But anyone brave enough to even start was a winner yesterday! The series was a lot of fun and I'm glad everyone came out to make it a great group experience (even with a few numb fingers and toes at times). |
Ron |
2/19/2012 4:41:43 PM |
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Ron, I probably could have got some great photos! |
david welton |
2/19/2012 6:20:13 AM |
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Could'a used the Bar-Mitts today. |
Ron |
2/18/2012 10:13:50 PM |
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Does Anyone want my entry to the Fort Ebey 10K on Sun?
nesbitz@whidbey.com |
Heidi |
2/17/2012 3:11:01 PM |
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Heidi |
2/17/2012 3:09:53 PM |
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Hey B*, I'm headed to the last Du also. I think Kurt is going too. Glad to carpool. I can drive the FJ and take one person (actually three people but only room for one more bike). |
Ron |
2/16/2012 7:46:07 PM |
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My hats off to grandma Dooly. I am also going to the Du doings on Saturday. Plan A is to go to the race then head to Willapa for work right after that. Plan B is to go to the race and come home if the weather is too nasty in Willapa. I'll check the weather forecast tomorrow and opt for plan B if necessary. If plan B then I can drive my van and carpool. |
Kurt J |
2/16/2012 7:44:45 PM |
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Oh, also along the lines of endurance accomplishments, and reasons for doing all this silly exercise that I do: We threw a small soiree last night to mark, well, not a finish, not yet, so maybe a sort of Queen of the Mountain Prime, I guess. Vera Dooly, my Gran, reached 100 years. Still going. I'm barely halfway there. |
B* |
2/16/2012 3:07:03 PM |
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Anyone besides me and Aaron going to the Fort Steelydu? Aaron, shall we carpool again? [I'm on the island, will be at spin class tonight, and then the Clyde.] |
Brandon |
2/16/2012 3:01:14 PM |
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Frazer, it's the lovely, two star, Broadway Inn. |
Rosie |
2/15/2012 10:27:46 PM |
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Hey, Rosie, tell me the name of that motel you're staying at in Eugene . I forgot what you told me. |
Frazer |
2/15/2012 10:20:02 PM |
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Dash Point is about 4 miles from the place I grew up, Brown's Point. We used to ride our bikes there to fish off the Dash Point Dock and visit Janet's Grocery Store that had the best selection of penny candy probably in the world. The Sunday school attendance at the Presbyterian Church next door was huge, primarily because parents would bribed their kids with candy money for after church. |
Frazer |
2/15/2012 10:18:38 PM |
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Just saw a post from the race director that this Saturday's Duathlon looks to be the original run course (5k with hill), but the 5 lap shorter (3 mile) bike course. A little mix of the last two races. Should be fun and still time to sign up... |
A |
2/13/2012 9:29:49 PM |
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Here's a race report, but it's for the Dash Point mt bike race. Nice day, no rain. 97 people started the sports division, Course was 95+% singletrack. Muddy, many tree roots, but still rideable for a novice. Some of the "bridges" were unrideable for a couple of the experts. Lots of geography to negotiate. I think there was ?one? short flat section. Maybe. 97 riders on singletrack was laughably stupid for the first mile or two. Hundreds of expensive bikes, now all muddy and some few broken. I was smart, started dead last, finished 92nd? out of 97? Achieved goal, kept bike under me, and rubber side down. Also was smart enough to sign up for the entire series. Good thing for my nascent ability to negotiate the boundary interface between self-propelled conveyances and, well, mud. Smart in the sense that I might actually further that skillset now, because if I weren't committed, it's highly unlikely I'd ever do such a dumbassed thing again. Well, not until the Ft Steeladoon Du on Feb. 18th.
Sumbuddy else must give reports about lake fragrance, altho I strongly suspect the fish have been farting again. |
Tediee&Tedium |
2/13/2012 8:37:43 PM |
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Fragrance Lake race report? I heard you were spotted on the 4:00 ferry returning from the race, so it seems like you must have made it there somehow. Details, please! |
rosie |
2/13/2012 7:43:21 PM |
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Glad they're working for you Dave. Now I'm not the only one with stupid looking bars (and warm hands)! |
Ron |
2/13/2012 8:16:07 AM |
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bar mitts are like holding your hands in front of the outdoor firepit on a cold blustery day. |
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2/12/2012 9:33:57 PM |
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RC flying if not to windy, the a road ride to field-test my bar mitts!
Soccerfields, about 10:30 AM |
david welton |
2/12/2012 9:41:58 AM |
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There is a trail race at Fort Ebey State Park and the Kettles Trails on February 19, with 10k, Half-Marathon, 20-Mile, and Marathon distances. More info and the registration link are at http://www.nwtrailruns.com/fte-course.asp |
Eric |
2/11/2012 7:51:32 AM |
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Eric |
2/11/2012 7:47:42 AM |
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y'all have fun this weekend! I'm grinding out watt sessions on the mainland. seems to be working, have picked up 24 watts so far. "only" 85 left to go. [you can cringe along with me if you like] |
B* |
2/10/2012 11:54:26 PM |
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oops sorry! corner of 525 and SCOTT road. not newman. scott. |
k-again |
2/8/2012 8:26:46 PM |
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a little off-topic, but not completely - Scotty's Local Farm to Market, corner of Newman and 525 is open. Local couple, local food, great concept. check them out. They waited to put in produce orders until final inspections, so stock is minimal this week, but will fill out for sure in the coming days. http://www.facebook.com/pages/Scottys-Local-Farm-to-Market/285396614857603?sk=wall&filter=2 |
k-rog |
2/8/2012 8:24:41 PM |
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It's a sport other sports use as discipline... stairclimbing. I've some world ranked friends in this sport and they say it is brutal. But often when a world class endurance athlete crosses over into their world they do quite well in spite of no sport specific training. So tonight's running (climbing) of the Empire State Building Run Up should be of interest as Kona champ Crissie Wellington will be in the stairwell. Hope she turns on the competitive engine and does well against some of the best climbers in the world. |
Bobo |
2/8/2012 4:59:45 PM |
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Ragnar Relay is July 20-21. The 2011 event was fairly entertaining. Early bird registration [$100 @] ends in 2 months. April 5th. Brian Mc has some other things on his plate right now. That is all. |
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2/6/2012 11:51:44 AM |
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not me. Mikey never gave me barmitts or climitts or mitts by any other name. besides, I'm *very* silent in my suffering... you never would have known how cold i was... |
Kathy Rogers |
2/4/2012 8:49:07 PM |
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The post below must be a post by Kathy Rogers. |
Ed |
2/4/2012 6:44:57 PM |
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Brr! Glad I stayed indoors. I even have some, but mine are the prototypes, and are called Climitts. Local guy was hired to prototype 'em. Mike. I wouldn't have remembered to bring them, tho. Woulda suffered pitifully, and complained piteously. We all are better off having missed that. |
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2/4/2012 12:56:54 PM |
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http://barmitts.com/index.php |
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2/4/2012 12:24:44 PM |
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the ride was ******* cold. Below 30 degrees. Ice on the ponds. It was great to ride with Aaron, Ed, Brian and Ron, but my hands hurt. I envied Ron for his Bar Mitts (barmitts.com). David Gardiner will have a pair for me soon at Half Link! |
david welton |
2/4/2012 12:23:56 PM |
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oh, I can likely scare up an iac pass, if you need one. |
*B |
2/4/2012 12:00:43 PM |
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Well? How was the ride? I was sorry to miss it, but needed the 6x20 minute FTP sessions. Rocked 'em socked 'em biffed 'em bopped 'em. Anyone want to swim w/me at 4:30? |
B* |
2/4/2012 11:55:28 AM |
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I think tomorrow will just be a trail run, not a slush trek, but I clicked on the wrong thing. Run in the sun - once it's up anyway! |
Rosie |
2/3/2012 9:12:41 PM |
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Damon and I are both signed up for #3 Fort Steelydan on the 18th. I'm planning on doing the Ebey 10k on the 19th. Considering BuDu's West Side Mt. bike series. $125 for 6 races, first one is on Feb 12th. Also there's the Smelt Run 10k on Feb 25th. Maybe I will see some of yous at one or more varied thens or theres. |
Brandon |
2/3/2012 5:58:28 PM |
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This is the link to the chilly buns story with photos. http://www.uafsunstar.com/?p=10241 |
david welton |
2/2/2012 9:54:16 AM |
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Dirk Nickus won the Chilly Buns 10k funrun in Fairbanks Saturday. There were 6 competitors, It was 49 below zero at the start line, and his time was 50'14". |
david welton |
2/1/2012 1:39:07 PM |
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What better way to celebrate Challis' birthday than with 999 other runners romping through the woods. Better be on line at 8:00 as this is just to fill in whatever spots remain after those on the waiting list have had their opportunity to register. |
Bob |
1/31/2012 4:14:32 PM |
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aha. I see Ron, Nina, and Charley are already signed up. Will anyone join them? |
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1/31/2012 12:13:22 PM |
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Chuckanut 50k Mar. 17th I just happened to notice that they are going to re-open registration TOMORROW [Wednesday, Feb 1st] at 8am. The first 500 spots sold out in an hour. Krissy is going big this 20th anniversary year up to 1000 spots. Are any Downsounders going? |
y'aller crazypeople |
1/31/2012 12:05:00 PM |
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"Hootathlon" they should call it. Flat out the best time I've had since Ragnar. |
Frank |
1/29/2012 2:40:54 PM |
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Preliminary results from the duathlon are in: http://www.webscorer.com/race.aspx?raceid=1808 Nice racing everyone. I think we had more folks down there than any team! How'd Orcas and Bridle Trails go? |
Ron |
1/28/2012 10:21:17 PM |
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HOW MUCH FUN WAS THAT!!!?!!! All of it. It was all the funs. None left 'til next time. Thanks to the DSR Available Players Society for contributing uns for the funs: Aaron, Kurt, Chloe, Ed, Challis, Ron, Frank, and Damon. We WIN! Ima doinit again! Feb 18th? |
*B |
1/28/2012 3:35:37 PM |
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Thanks for all the happy birthdays. It was a good day, two excellent workouts feeling strong, and year's first race with beaucoup teammates tomorrow makes it better! |
B* |
1/27/2012 12:25:14 PM |
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Happy Birthday Brandon. Purr. Bark, bark. Purr. Bark. Bark, You know, bark, bark. Purr. Bark. And many more. Bark. Purr. |
Ziggy, Inky, Boo, Sully, and Otter |
1/26/2012 9:11:04 PM |
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Happy birthday Brandon, wish you the best. Birthday wishes also to Kristan, enjoy that mild winter weather after missing a summer! |
Kurt J |
1/26/2012 8:43:57 PM |
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Krista: I am your guy. Talk to me. |
*B |
1/26/2012 4:11:26 PM |
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happy birthday B* !!!! |
one of his many proteges |
1/26/2012 10:00:01 AM |
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Hi, A friend of mine is looking to borrow a stationary bike for a month or so to help rehab after knee surgery. Anyone have an old one lying around she can use? |
Krista |
1/26/2012 9:12:54 AM |
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A friend just posted this trail event at Fort Ebey on February 19th. Something for everyone! 10K to marathon. http://ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?did=15826 |
erin |
1/25/2012 8:00:03 PM |
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Originally was planning to be in Olympia Friday night, but now will just be heading down Saturday morning. I am happy to drive (can do truck or van and hold 3+ bikes) or would be happy to hop in with someone else. I think being on the 7:30 boat would work fine. I have heard Ron, KurtJ, Brandon, Aaron, Challis, Ed... not sure if I am missing anyone. |
A |
1/23/2012 4:37:11 PM |
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Carpool to the offroad Steilacoom Du? Who all is going? I will be on the island Thursday thru Sunday, would love to share a ride to the race with others. |
Brandon |
1/23/2012 1:47:31 PM |
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due to "brain freeze" of the feet today on the morning run....i will be running the 8:45 run from my house. plan to run the roads to the school and park. will most likely hit slush there too but i anticipate much less. please join if you'd like! |
erin |
1/21/2012 7:06:25 PM |
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SWPAF needs a headquarters site? Goss Lake would be perfect! Come Prez make the deal happen!!! |
fingerling trout in america |
1/21/2012 4:46:14 PM |
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Hi all, just wanted to let everyone know that there is now an amazing piece of property for sale on Goss Lake, across the street from our house. We would LOVE to have some super cool neighbors in the hood so check it out & snag it before someone else does! Listed with Remax, located between Pintail and the "community" beach access at the top of the hill. 40' of waterfront! |
Lisa |
1/21/2012 12:47:20 PM |
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yes and bring fins |
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1/20/2012 9:00:25 PM |
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Made an executive decision and 8:00 it is for tomorrow. See any hardy souls at the Keller entrance. Perhaps this luxuriously late start will lure some others of you to join us... :) |
rosie |
1/20/2012 8:21:15 PM |
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Julie, Erin, Challis, Pam: I don't have to run so early tomorrow morning. What do you think about running at 8:00AM instead?
I can still go at 7:05, though, if someone needs/prefers to go early. |
rosie |
1/20/2012 7:22:47 PM |
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are there workouts planned for this weekend? |
Brandon |
1/20/2012 7:21:05 PM |
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skied to langley & back today, and from goldsmith to langley was a perfect skating track. At least before noon. going home later it was a bit icier, and had more tracked on sand from car tyres. still, all was peachy until the snowplow plowed the shoulders near bayview, and the hiway was ugly by then, too. very glad i got my ski in this year, tho', and i can't even lift my arms now. |
*B |
1/19/2012 7:06:14 PM |
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Today's workout is XC skiing! Grab your sticks and head out the door to the nearest good area. This mornings wax was Swix CH7 glide with V45 kicker but it may be getting colder this afternoon. I don't want to miss this rare opportunity. Tracks are set in my field if you are close to here. |
Kurt J |
1/18/2012 10:47:37 AM |
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if you swim in deer lake i will photograph the event at about 3:30 to 4 after i get off the ferry! |
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1/17/2012 10:45:06 AM |
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a snowy swim would be beautiful, wouldn't it? |
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1/17/2012 10:24:43 AM |
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anybody up for a swim in goss lake today?, just asking, you never know. |
orca bait |
1/17/2012 7:58:46 AM |
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A conscientious primary care doctor should talk to the athlete about symptoms especially blackouts and chest pain, family history, and should listen to the heart carefully, and do an EKG. If anything suspicious turns up on this screening examination an echocardiogram and possibly stress testing or cardiology consultation would be appropriate. I think further testing would only be needed 5-10% of the time at the most. This is exactly how it was done at SouthWhidbey High School by UW physicians on behalf of the Nick of Time Foundation last March. |
david welton |
1/15/2012 3:27:32 PM |
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Dave- So what should athletes ask their primary care providers to do? Blood work? Stress test? Cardiology referral? Clearly from your posting, people need to get a good family history and tell their providers about it. What else? |
Gretchen and Ron |
1/15/2012 11:34:30 AM |
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Gretchen-primary care doctors should be able to screen high risk younger (below 40) with ease-a murmur could indicate Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy, and an EKG would pick up Brugada Syndrome or the Long QT Syndromes that cause cardiac arrest while swimming (important for triathlons). A family history of sudden death or drowning is also important. For those over 40, acquired heart disease is more likely. Stress testing for those at risk would only pick up runners with obstructive blockages. The thrombosis article described 3 runners with plaque rupture, and stress testing likely would have missed those. So control of risk factors (hypertension, diabetes, cholesterol is as important as exercising and not smoking. There is evidence that frequent exercise protects one from heart attack during vigorous exercise. The three patients with heart attacks after the 2011 Boston Marathon flew more than 4 hours to the race, and had a hypercoaguable state related to the travel. So, go to local marathons or if you fly get there a few days early. Pay attention if you think you might have a medical issue during the race-the aid tents and the ambulance are there for a reason. I personally feel the ultra races are over the top and unnecessary for good health, kind of like standing under an alder tree during a windstorm. This is a big subject and is difficult to address in this little tiny box!! |
david welton |
1/15/2012 8:55:50 AM |
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David - what can be done? What should we do as runners to protect ourselves? Should we see a cardiologist? Have stress tests? Or, can nothing be done to prevent a cardiac event? What would you recommend? |
Gretchen |
1/14/2012 7:15:50 PM |
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@Ed, I might have to get a gun and a license just so I can run during hunting season. On a more serious note, we should pay attention to this as "hunting season" can get really long when you include all of the seasons for different weapons. |
Ron |
1/14/2012 6:58:56 PM |
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This link might work better.
http://www.southwhidbeyrecord.com/news/136159178.html |
Ed |
1/14/2012 11:22:47 AM |
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Has anyone else read this article?
http://www.southwhidbeyrecord.com/news/136159178.html#storyComments |
Ed |
1/14/2012 11:22:09 AM |
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Saturday morning runners: due to the Lego robotics state tournament that is impinging on my weekend, I think I'm going to need to go longer tomorrow morning instead of Sunday-2:00ish? I'm good on my own, but just thought I'd toss that out there for planning purposes. |
Rosie |
1/13/2012 8:46:02 PM |
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Kurt-probably yes, but the cardiac arrest patients identified in the study had 11-20 years running experience and had done prior marathons. On another subject, I have and epson 2200 photographic printer free to someone who appreciates it. It does a good job but is 8 years old. It is one of the first to use archival pigment based inks. Prints will last up to 100 years behind glass, and maybe 300 in the dark in an album. Call or e-mail me |
david welton |
1/13/2012 9:08:59 AM |
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I'm signed up for the duathlon on the 28th, looks like a big group from DSR. Do triathlons and duathlons qualify as stress tests? If I have survived a few does that mean I am at low risk? |
Kurt J |
1/13/2012 8:59:10 AM |
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If these links do not work for you, go to nejm.org, the table of contents will pop up and you likely can open at least the boston article, which is "free".
You can also at least read the abstract of the cardiac arrest article. If you cant get this to work, talk to me and i will print out a copy for you. |
david welton |
1/11/2012 3:38:33 PM |
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Here is the link to the coronary thrombosis in boston marathon runners article.
http://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMc1111015?query=featured_home |
david |
1/11/2012 3:36:08 PM |
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Here is the link to the cardiac arrest article.
http://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa1106468?query=featured_home |
david welton |
1/11/2012 3:34:05 PM |
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Re: Bridle Trails. We'll have our ESNW tent up, replete with heaters. Y'all are of course welcome to hang out with us and stay warm & dry if you don't want to schlepp along one of your own. |
Bobo |
1/11/2012 2:05:36 PM |
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I too hope that the photographer does not have to jump out of the car to do CPR. But if he does, I will be very thankful the photographer also happens to be a cardiologist! |
A different early 50's person |
1/11/2012 8:38:35 AM |
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I'm in for the 28th duathlon also. |
Ron |
1/10/2012 8:36:20 PM |
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Aaron! Thanks for the video! Okay, I just registered for the 28th. I better go out for a run now! Then finish putting together that cross frame, I reckon. |
Brandon |
1/10/2012 3:40:11 PM |
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The NEJM website (nejm.org) likely will have the 1/12 issue online tomorrow night, In the meantime here is my encapsulation. The study is a 10 year registry written with the cooperation of Running USA. The risk of cardiac arrest during a marathon is 1.01/100,000 participants vs 0.27 for half marathons, and 6x more frequent in men than women. The risk of arrest in male marathoners during the first 5 years was 1.41/100,000 but rose to 2.03 in the last 5 years, reflecting perhaps the growing popularity of long distance running to maintain health, thereby attracting an at risk group of men with occult heart disease. These numbers are lower than published figures for triathlons and previously healthy middle aged joggers. The most common cause of death overall and particularly in younger people was Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HOCM), but plain old Coronary Artery Disease was more likely in middle aged or older men, who were more likely to be saved with CPR. CPR is less successful with HOCM. There is a table with demographic and clinical information. The average mileage was 41miles per week vs 53 in nonsurvivors vs survivers. The nonsurvivers had 11 years of running experience vs 20 in survivors. Bystander CPR and non-HOCM correlated with survival. The big marathons have someone in every block that do CPR! I hope i do not have to jump out of the photography car to do CPR in Langley! Very few of the autopsies indicated plaque rupture in CAD patients, in contrast to previous studies. They had stable fixed obstructions, that might have been picked up with stress testing. Most of the arrests were in the final qarter of the race or at the finish line, but there were arrests at every stage.
The letter to the editor is from Tufts Medical Center. The on call coronary interventional team
took care of three patients during the Boston Marathon, who had chest pain after the race. One man collapsed and had cardiogenic shock. These were men 45,49 and 55 years old. All three had plaque rupture and were stented and survived. The article does not mention the experience at other nerby centers that day, so there could have been more.. When I was on call, the average number of trips to the cath lab was about two per 3 day weekend, sometimes zero, sometimes more. Three heart attacks in an afternoon is a lot!!
So there you have it. |
david welton |
1/10/2012 12:16:32 PM |
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FYI... the second duathlon (on Jan 28th) is over 65% full already... no time like the present to sign up! http://www.4thdimensionracing.com/duathlon |
A |
1/10/2012 11:23:54 AM |
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As I am a late 40's early 50's guy, I'm interested in what the NEJM has to say. Please post the links when they're available Dave. Thanks! |
Late 40's early 50's Guy |
1/10/2012 11:20:09 AM |
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The January 12 issue of the New England Journal of Medicine arrived yesterday, Jan 9. There is a long article about cardiac arrest during marathon and half marathon races. Even more interesting was a a letter describing one Boston cath lab experience after the 2011 Boston Marathon-They stented 3 runners, men late 40's-early 50s in one afternoon. These articles will be on line later this week and I will post a link if anyone has interest. |
david welton |
1/10/2012 7:05:21 AM |
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Info on the Duathlon series: http://www.4thdimensionracing.com/duathlon
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A |
1/8/2012 8:39:36 PM |
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Kurt, It's absolutely do-able on a cross bike. I rode the warm up lap on mine and decided I would be more comfortable on my mountain bike. There were plenty of cross bikes out there and Jim Toye rode his beating my bike time by a couple minutes. You should come out for the next one. It's an awesome workout! |
Ron |
1/8/2012 7:50:10 PM |
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Aaron, that was a good view of the race course. It looks to me like it would be fine on a cross bike, maybe a couple of low hanging branches I heard banging his head. What do you think Ron? |
Kurt J |
1/8/2012 7:37:33 PM |
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Challis: "is the camera on?" big smile and a wave, as she dusts Aaron.
BTW: nice camera job aaron! love watching.from your helmet perspective.I'm getting interested. where do I go to find out about these races? |
jdw |
1/8/2012 7:30:05 PM |
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Had a great time with the DSR crew out at the Ft Steilacoom Duathlon yesterday. Everyone did great and it was a fun and challenging course. Here is a 30 minute video of my first 5 mile lap on the mt bike. It is kind of fun as I play tag with Challis a few times and get passed by Ed. I hope to see a few more DSR folks dive in... the next in the series is Jan 28th. http://contour.com/stories/ft-steilacoom-dualthlon-jan-7th-2012-bike-lap-1 |
Aaron |
1/8/2012 9:44:11 AM |
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Hi DSR, it has been a while since I have joined you! I have put a short distance trail series together with Rainshadow Running and thought some of you might like to check it out, all the races are in or near Bellingham. Fragrance Lake 10k/20k signup just opened and it will be excellent training for C-Nut! http://www.trailrunningseries.blogspot.com Happy running, hope to see you out on the trails! |
Candice |
1/6/2012 10:08:12 PM |
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Hoping Krissy does a wave start or two (or three). Certainly doable since BuDu is running the chip timing. If not it will be fun those first couple of miles until the pack starts to thin out on the Interurban. AS#1 could be real zoo. Of course you fast folk up front won't have any issues. |
Bobo |
1/6/2012 4:45:22 PM |
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I'm going ti try to get into Chuckanut. Who else is in? Bobo, is it going to be crazy starting with 1000 people? Are they doing waves or anything?? |
Ron |
1/6/2012 3:24:35 PM |
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I'm signing up for C-Nut. Who else is in? This 20th edition has special permits to allow 1000 runners. NOTE - the first 500 will be "in" and the next 500 on a wait list, but as soon as all the permits are done those additional 500 will be in as well. As always, it should be a lot of fun.
http://web.me.com/krissymoehl/Chuckanut_50k/Welcome.html
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Bobo |
1/6/2012 12:01:09 PM |
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FYI - In case anyone is considering Chuckanut, sign up is tomorrow morning starting at 8am. Last year it sold out in less than 2 hours. |
Ron |
1/6/2012 11:52:48 AM |
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If anyone wants my spot in the Orcas 25k please let me know, it may be transferable. |
Brian McCleary |
1/1/2012 10:15:41 PM |
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By the way, happy new year. 2011 took some strength and endurance for sure. Let's make 2012 a corker. |
Jacqueses |
1/1/2012 5:11:32 PM |
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Does not look promising for the swim tomorrow, and I am not paying $$ to swim at double bluff, any mtb action tomorrow am I can join, time and place? |
johnny d. |
12/31/2011 7:58:44 AM |
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Anyone need lodging for the Orcas 25 k run? I have a suite for a great deal that I am hoping to sell/trade. My plans changed. I can't get refund but ok to transfer per Inn. Email me for info. molly@whidbey.com
www.outlookinn.com
Arrival: 01/27/2012 Departure: 01/29/2012 Number of Nights: 2
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lly |
12/30/2011 10:42:13 PM |
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any hardy souls out there up for more than a plunge on New years?? meaning wet suit okay, lets give it a try?? goss? let the chatter begin... |
orca bait |
12/27/2011 10:26:41 AM |
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Challis/Ron no luck meeting you at the before biking run. It sounded promising, but we're hitting the road at 7:30. I guess it's time to switch from running to skiing for a few days. |
rosie |
12/17/2011 9:12:08 PM |
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Kurt, Yes, going up Newman. We'll look for you. |
Ron |
12/16/2011 8:15:58 PM |
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Sunday morning bring your mtn bike or cross bike to my place and help me develop some routes here. It has been dry so I got out on the lawn mower in the pasture and I have some trail in the woods, check it out. Ron, I'll meet you in Freeland tomorrow morning, are you going via Newman Rd? |
Kurt J |
12/16/2011 5:15:04 PM |
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I was so sorry to miss the festivities at the Johnson's. I'm sure it was the usual great time with food and friends and stories of the year. I'm making the trek to the island on Saturday and will stop at Useless Bay coffee high noon if anybody wants to stop by for a coffee and catch up I would love to see you.I'm just starting to read the posts and so much has been going on. Frank's big transition, the return of Challis and on and on. Wow. |
gma(patricia) |
12/15/2011 4:14:53 PM |
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Here is a link to the perfect christmas gift for the runner in your life! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xp1jSxGOoJc&sns=em
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david welton |
12/15/2011 3:14:37 PM |
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ditto on the thanks to Kurt for opening his house to us...thanks to Beth, in absentia (we missed you), and to Hailey for hanging with the kids. Great evening with friends...thanks to all. |
jb |
12/12/2011 12:51:57 PM |
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Thanks to Kurt for hosting an awesome end-of-year party last night! Amazing food and friendship as usual. Thanks to all for a great evening and for motivating us all to accomplish what we wouldn't/couldn't alone. Here's to a fantastic 2012. |
Ron |
12/12/2011 9:38:01 AM |
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I am sorry we couldn't make the shindig tonight. We would have been lame, glassy-eyed Nutcracker zombie versions of our better selves if we had come. Phoebe had 4 performances this weekend. She, of course, was game, despite having homework, and clearly has greater endurance than Pam or I.
I also need to take this rare posting moment and write what I would have said to the assembled at Kurt and Beth's tonight: thank you. Thank you from the bottom of my heart and the soles of my feet. I am so grateful to have made it to 50 with a smile on my face and friends like you all. I apologize for not having written this Wednesday morning but.. dude.. I'm like 50 years old now. It occurred to me on Tuesday night, as I attempted to give my Oak Harbor High School teaching colleagues an idea of who the heck all of you people in our kitchen were, that I know some really amazing people and ...that I was at risk of over-using the hyphen. I thank each and every one of you engineer-doctor-teacher-clarinet playing-city of Langley-mariculturist-pastor-pirate-mother-father-sister-world class-runner-skier-cyclist-distance swimmer-cookie baking-kind-generous-ethical-paragon of all that is good people for making the monumental yet dubious transition from 49 to 50 like it was totally cool. I have so many excellent role models. I am a lucky boy. Thanks. |
Frank |
12/11/2011 9:09:44 PM |
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Remember to bring a flashlight to Kurt's for the walk down the driveway. It's dark! |
Ron |
12/11/2011 3:51:48 PM |
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What a BEAUTIFUL course the race was today!! Weather was perfect, no wind. Biggest climb was at mile 13...glad we only were doing the 25 K...at least that is all these legs had in them! Challis rocked it in her first race back at 2:39! Sweet! |
erin |
12/10/2011 5:51:03 PM |
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Party at my house tomorrow evening. Here are directions: from Freeland go north on East Harbor Rd 3-1/2 miles, turn left down the gravel driveway at 4330 just before the top of the hill. If you see Beverly Beach Rd you went too far. Go down the driveway to the bottom and park on the asphalt or any of the spur roads. Park in tight to leave room for other cars. From Langley take Goss Rd to a right on East Harbor, then a short mile up the hill to 4330. It's a potluck with friends, food, and stories, don't miss it! |
Kurt J |
12/10/2011 4:23:40 PM |
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Good luck Deception Pass runners! Have a wonderful run. |
Gretchen and Ron |
12/9/2011 9:01:51 PM |
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5-7AM lunar eclipse with hot chocolate, 7:00-7:01 AM cafe-au-lait with the South Whidbey Record if I can read it for that long then up to Shower and Shave and whatever then RC flying at the soccer fields then cyclocrossing at 8:30 or so then trailrunning at SW Community Park, where horses are rarely seen, then hill intervals from Maxwelton/Langley Rd x5 then to the showers. Hope to see some of you. On the trail or the road but not in the shower. A great start to a wonderful day. |
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12/9/2011 8:17:43 PM |
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Grant, from NW Endurance, is selling his cross bike if you are interested...http://seattle.craigslist.org/sno/bik/2743522107.html |
erin |
12/8/2011 8:54:14 PM |
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Oh yes that E-address is blakew@whidbey.com |
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12/8/2011 11:13:26 AM |
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Arline, Would like to have a phone conversation about my ailing back. Please shoot me an E with your # and an O.K. time to call. thanks |
blake |
12/8/2011 11:11:45 AM |
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Happy Birthday Frank! |
Ron and Gretchen |
12/7/2011 3:25:20 PM |
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http://www.hamptonrockfest.com/hamptonhalf-GPS.html "In GPS we trust" article posted on FB Rainshadow Running. |
erin |
12/6/2011 9:07:07 PM |
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Happy 50th Frankie!! |
the simms |
12/6/2011 9:05:59 PM |
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Casual gathering on Tuesday 12/6 at Jacques house. 50 cupcakes for Frank's 50 years on the planet. Drop by anytime between 6-8 for a cupcake and a beverage...and to wish him luck with the next 50! |
Pam |
12/3/2011 10:37:24 AM |
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Now that it's warmed up I'm going riding. About 1.5 hours from Half Link at 10am (Saturday). Come join me. Wear your woolies. |
Ron |
12/3/2011 9:09:33 AM |
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Nope. There was debate however regarding bicycle seats. Read the article. It had to do with clothing, mobility and freedom. |
david welton |
12/2/2011 4:48:50 PM |
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...perhaps it had something to do with bike seats before they came out with women's specific models. |
Bobo |
12/2/2011 4:04:35 PM |
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I have been listening to "Turning Points in American History", a series of CDs. Today's lesson was about The Pill, and the women's liberation movement. Did you know that Susan B Anthony in 1896 proclaimed "the bicycle has done more to emancipate women than anything else in the world"? Read about it at http://www.annielondonderry.com/womenWheels.html |
david welton |
12/2/2011 8:57:23 AM |
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Congratulations, Frazer! And Ron, and Kurt. While Ron and Kurt were getting wet and muddy, I was just getting wet and a bit wind blown. This year’s Seattle Half-Marathon was wet, windy and hilly as usual, only this year it was a little wetter, windier and warmer than normal. You know, 51 and pouring, instead of 41 and pouring. And to be fair, it didn’t really start raining until after the start. The start was pretty much the big story of my race. In an attempt to spend as much time as possible within the shelter of the Westin, I thought I had craftily calculated just how much time I needed to get from the hotel to Seattle Center, deposit my dry clothes at the baggage check and get back to the starting line. Here there is good news and bad news. The good news is, after I deposited my bag, I discovered what felt like a secret bathroom (lights, running water, no lines) under the stadium. The bad news is, it turns out that if you get back to the start at 7:24 instead of at 7:16 (when they let the half marathon runners into the chute after the 7:15 walk start) it is now too crowded to climb over the barricades and enter near the front of the chute like everyone does; you have to enter from the rear of the chute like you’re supposed to, only now it is impossible to make your way to the front. I made it as far as the 10:18 pace group before there was no more room to move forward. This was one way to cure my tendency to go out too fast, but despite by best weaving ways, I don’t think I hit a consistent, uninterrupted stride until about mile 6. Crazy. None of this made for PR conditions, but as always, it’s fun to do something a little bit ridiculous with a lot of like-minded souls. |
rosie |
11/28/2011 10:01:18 PM |
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OK Blake, here’s the news from X-Country: The Northwest Regional Championship was last Saturday at Lincoln Park in West Seattle. The men’s race was an 8k on a mostly flat, dirt path course. My 60+ team did well, winning our age group division. My running the fall has been less than stellar due to an early season knee issue, but X-Country is about having fun with your mates and this year has not disappointed. The team I run with: East Side Runners is more of a social running club than competitive; however, our 60+ men’s team “The Silverbacks” is a collection of gritty, competitive runners. It has been immensely satisfying to beat Club Northwest (the elite running club in Seattle) at every race this season. After embarrassing them last year at the 5K Championships and Nationals, they put together a blue ribbon 60+ team including 3 of the top runners off the “Best Times List” - but X-Country ain’t road racing. It’s what cycle cross is to road racing, and you have to enjoy running under adverse conditions like hills, mud, and slippery grass. Coming up is the National Club Cross Country Championship, which will be held for the first time in Seattle, December 10th at Jefferson Golf Course on Beacon Hill. Unlike most other courses, this one is flat and tame – more like running on a carpet. This race is incredibly competitive and a humbling experience because it brings together the best 5 and 10K runners in the country. The last races of the day are the open men’s and women’s division, which feature the post-collegiate runners, who train with elite training groups like Brooks/Hansen and McMillan Elite. I always get a chill watching thoroughbreds like this. Here’s the USATF website with race info: http://www.usatf.org/events/2011/USATFClubXCChampionships/index.asp |
Frazer |
11/28/2011 8:40:08 PM |
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Ooops. That should say "Mud angels. Fun."
and I forgot to sign my name. |
david welton |
11/28/2011 8:40:05 PM |
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Yup, Ed. Mud angels Fun. |
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11/28/2011 8:37:16 PM |
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You're right, that looks like a lot of fun. |
Ed |
11/28/2011 5:03:17 PM |
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Ed, it won't be long before they move him up. Here is a short video I found of yesterday's fun fest, I mean mud fest. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-crXqtcPwLA |
Kurt J |
11/28/2011 1:00:22 PM |
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It sounds like Ron needs to move up a category! |
Ed |
11/28/2011 12:42:30 PM |
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Awesome showing Kurt! Moving up past half the racers is pretty amazing in your first Cat4 race! Today's CX race had just crazy hard conditions with REALLY deep muck and long sand sections (four loops through the horse riding ring) and run ups/downs that were more like climbing with your bike on your back. Too bad this was the last race of the season. Start making plans to join us next fall! |
Ron |
11/27/2011 8:28:37 PM |
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Lots of fun at the cyclocross races today in Monroe. I thought cyclocross was all about rain and mud so today I was not disappointed in my first race. I haven't been so covered in mud since about 12 years old. I'd never ridden a bike in those conditions so I learned something on each of the four laps. With a starting position at the back I worked up to a mid-pack finish in 8th. The atmosphere is very friendly with people assuming that if you are there you've got to be out of your mind just like them! Ron got off to a good start then took the lead after 2 laps and rode the last two laps by himself out in front for the win. Good showing Ron. |
Kurt J |
11/27/2011 6:49:34 PM |
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Hey Rosie, how was the Seattle Half today??!! I am sure wet and head wind will be in the report! Way to tough it out! |
erin |
11/27/2011 2:40:24 PM |
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Hammering in candy canes by headlight. Now that paints a picture. |
Peter |
11/25/2011 5:00:07 PM |
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Your race report is overdue Frazer. |
blake |
11/25/2011 12:18:29 PM |
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Long time no post, the elf chase is next weekend and if you haven't reg. you still can. Reg. starts at 9:00 run at 10:00. If anyone wants to help with hammering in the candy canes on the course. please contact me henriot@whidbey.com. You'll need headlamps, hammer...maybe another wheel barrow.....Thank you so much. Let me know! |
kelly |
11/25/2011 8:01:37 AM |
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Last chance for cyclocross this year on Sunday in Monroe. This is supposed to be a fun course and as it's the last race it's gonna be a big party. If you're interested let me know. Kurt Johnson and I are practicing CX at the Middle School at 9am Thursday morning. Come on out and see what fun it can be. Again, a mountain bike works just great. |
Ron |
11/23/2011 8:13:02 PM |
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saw frazer on the early ferry this morning...he was off to do USATF Regional XC Championship race today!! stealth training and racing!! hope you had a great race! |
erin |
11/19/2011 9:08:52 PM |
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thanks for hosting again Kurt and Beth!! and if anyone is in the market for a cyclocross bike, Des, from UBCC is looking to part with his Redline. i don't have the size yet but if you see him, ask about it! |
erin |
11/17/2011 7:42:55 PM |
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Way to go all you crazy cross racers, sounds like a good time. Now to answer that nagging question in the back of your mind, YES, there will be a DSR PARTY! It all happens on the 11th of December , Sunday, at 5:00 pm at my house, directions to follow later. Who is invited? All of you who follow this forum or get out and swim, bike, run or do any other endurance sports. Bring your significant others too, be they sporty types or not. This is a potluck because besides training and racing we love to eat! I'm brewing a keg with the house amber ale. Think about stories from this past year to share and plans for next season so you won't be lonely out there. Don't miss it. |
Kurt J |
11/17/2011 1:27:37 PM |
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third, rosie and tom were awesome!! neither of them have been on a bike in months, maybe years and they pin on numbers and head out on this crazy windy, muddy, leafy, hilly course with barriers, stairs and a log at the top of hill just for kicks! best was when rosie passed tom!! what a hoot! they looked like they were having fun and i know they did! |
erin |
11/15/2011 8:33:31 PM |
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second, ron not only did the cat 4 masters 45+ race (9th out of 65) in the morning but then for kicks, decided to do the single speed race in the afternoon! he zipped tied his shifters to a particular gear and then cranked on the pedals for an hour! and jim toye joined him! you two are animals! we need to cage you up with nearby zoo-eys! |
erin |
11/15/2011 8:29:49 PM |
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first, hey Patricia!! i/we have been thinking about you and hoping you are on the mend!! glad to see you posted. your endurance event (surgery) was way more challenging than anything we could imagine, of course then there is Megan's crazy medical stuff. we need you two back in the pool, bike or trails soon! here's to a speedy recovery to you both! |
erin |
11/15/2011 8:23:32 PM |
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Hey Gang. I'm giving up my charter membership to Island Athletic. If anybody's interested there's a $100 transfer fee which is all I require. It only makes sense if you're not already a member as it will save you the initial fee. email me at patricia7564@comcast.net |
gma |
11/14/2011 2:12:09 PM |
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Rosie, Tom and Erin did GREAT! It was super fun having everyone there. It's kind of a carnival atmosphere in that the races are short and they are all in one small area so there are lots of opportunities for cheering. There is one more chance for anyone who wants to race cat4 in two weeks in Monroe! |
Ron |
11/14/2011 9:31:36 AM |
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It was TOTALLY FUN! I did not crash, and I wasn't last, so I'm pretty happy. Unlike a running race, I went out VERY cautiously - so cautiously that every woman passed me in the blink of an eye, and I was soon embroiled in the sea of 10 year old boys who were started moments (seconds?) after us, careening into corners from every direction. I would definitely go out faster next time and I could have used another lap or two to let my endurance make up for my hesitant start, but overall, it was a blast. I'm sure the photos Erin took will be amusing. She and Ron were amazing, of course. |
Rosie |
11/13/2011 9:15:37 PM |
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Rosie - we are waiting details on your first cycle cross race. Has Ron made you a convert? |
Challis |
11/13/2011 8:31:31 PM |
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And that was worth saying twice |
b |
11/13/2011 1:18:19 PM |
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Those of you on the swim list know that Megan is going to Birmingham for a re-do of her botched hip surgery. Brian will be joining her. She will be there for more than 3 weeks at great expense. K-rog has stepped up BIG TIME with an air ticket from frequent flyer miles for Megan. If anyone has Alaska miles they might transfer for Brian's ticket please contact him soonest. The 30 minute swim starting at
9am on Nov 20 at IAC is a benefit for them. Show up to count laps even if you don't swim and BRING YOUR CHECKBOOKS. Checks can be made to Brian or if you want some anonymity you can make them to Kristi; cash works too. If you can't make the swim, donations can be left for Kristi at IAC.
If anyone knows anyone in the Birmingham area who might have a room to let or could help out in any way please put them in touch with Brian.
It's time to pull together for one of our own. |
blake |
11/12/2011 12:33:35 PM |
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Those of you on the swim list know that Megan is going to Birmingham for a re-do of her botched hip surgery. Brian will be joining her. She will be there for more than 3 weeks at great expense. K-rog has stepped up BIG TIME with an air ticket from frequent flyer miles for Megan. If anyone has Alaska miles they might transfer for Brian's ticket please contact him soonest. The 30 minute swim starting at
9am on Nov 20 at IAC is a benefit for them. Show up to count laps even if you don't swim and BRING YOUR CHECKBOOKS. Checks can be made to Brian or if you want some anonymity you can make them to Kristi; cash works too. If you can't make the swim, donations can be left for Kristi at IAC.
If anyone knows anyone in the Birmingham area who might have a room to let or could help out in any way please put them in touch with Brian.
It's time to pull together for one of our own. |
blake |
11/12/2011 12:33:11 PM |
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RC flying, cyclocrossing, trailrunning/road bike intervals, 8:35 AM 25 minutes from now, Soccerfields. |
david welton |
11/12/2011 8:12:21 AM |
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@Dave, That is great that Christian is sending you some of his old gear, and that he finished so well in the TdF. I have read articles about him in Velo News and he's supposed to be the nicest guy in the peloton. |
Ron |
11/11/2011 8:46:57 PM |
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@Rosie, that is so great. This race is at the zoo and is going to be super fun. It's the last hurrah of the season so it should be crazy. I think the beginner's race is at noon. Not sure when the kids race is. I'll try to find out. Let's talk tomorrow. Who else is game?? |
Ron |
11/11/2011 8:44:12 PM |
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PS-Christian actually is the third place finisher in the 2009 TdF. Two riders ahead of him were DQ'd for cheating. One was DQ's shortly after the race so Christian was advanced from 5th to 4th. The second rider was DQ'd at a later date, and the officials did not feel like advancing Christian. |
david welton |
11/11/2011 5:35:29 PM |
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Entries on this Forum are sparse, so I am filling the canvas. My old friend Christian Vandevelde called me this morning from an interventional cardiology conference in San Francisco (TCT-Transcatheter Cardiovascular Therapeutics). He was a motivational speaker for a device manufacturer, Avinger. He will be sending me some cold weather Garmin team gear. He goes for 3 hour winter rides in Chicago when the temperatures dip below 20. He puts Grand Marnier in his water bottle to keep it from freezing!! |
david welton |
11/11/2011 4:54:50 PM |
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Ron, I have a mountain bike. I don't really know how to ride it, but despite this, am still considering the total beginner race. I'm kinda in the mood to do something new. In fact, Tom thinks he might be game, too, and perhaps Aidan for the little kids' race? E has stated flatly that she doesn't want to get up early and go to Seattle, but we didn't really ask her. Not totally committed yet, but thinking about it... |
Rosie |
11/11/2011 4:05:44 PM |
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Any cyclocross procrastinators out there? This Sunday is the last of the MFG series races and it’s at the ZOO! That’s right, take the whole family down, race around Woodland Park and then visit the zoo! What could be better? Oh yeah, the MFG series has a Total Beginners race at noon if are a little intimidated and want a super easy way to just try it out. (Seriously, any of you guys with a mountain bike would win the beginner’s race). Or sign up for the Cat4 age group race. We can hang with the Endurance Sport Mukilteo guys. They have a huge tent with heaters and a BBQ! You can sign up ahead of time or just sign up the day-of. And it’s cheap - $20! Here’s the website: http://www.mfgcyclocross.com/series-information/woodland-park-gp/ Shoot me an email if you want to carpool down or just need me to talk you into it. |
Ron |
11/8/2011 2:19:55 PM |
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Check out the guy eaten by an Orca on the water front in Langley. Poor guy, I hope it was a tourist. https://mail-attachment.googleusercontent.com/attachment?ui=2&ik=a643ddd377&view=att&th=1337cd17b03416cc&attid=0.1&disp=safe&zw&saduie=AG9B_P-E-DIyaBc1mAZITMLaeXta&sadet=1320690275874&sads=ER9Sbzvx6x4DRSgfrV42yOOTNjg&sadssc=1 |
Namu |
11/7/2011 10:29:24 AM |
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just a reminder...THE PUTNEY WOODS FIVE YEAR COMMEMORATION CEREMONY
(GARY PUTNEY 11/11/1939 - 11/13/2006) AND TRAIL HEAD RESTORATION WORK PARTY * SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2011, 10 AM - 2 PM, PUTNEY WOODS TRAIL HEAD, LONE LAKE ROAD, LANGLEY, WA.* ENJOY HOT BEVERAGES & TREATS IN THE MORNING & HOT SOUP, CHILI, WARM ROLLS AND BEVERAGES AFTER THE WORK PARTY. PLEASE BRING TOOLS FOR TRAIL WORK & WEAR TRAIL WORKING ATTIRE (weed whackers, rakes, pruners, gloves, etc).
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erin |
11/6/2011 4:53:29 PM |
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Remember to turn your clocks back tonight. Tomorrow I will not be returning to the trailhead to join up with the 8:45 runners. I am going to try out a 10 mile route that I picked out of David's head at the bike shop, so I'll set out at 8 and see how it goes. |
Challis |
11/5/2011 7:04:37 PM |
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Trail run for the late risers, 10am sat nov 5 from lone lake parking. Aiming for 1.25 hour |
laura |
11/5/2011 8:13:47 AM |
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Sat afternoon Mt Bike ride. 1:15pm at Keller... 1.5-2 hour ride. |
Aaron and BrianA |
10/29/2011 11:39:45 AM |
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Roadbike/trailrun cyclocrossing At Castlepark 8:30 AM |
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10/28/2011 9:22:01 PM |
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Roadbike hill intervals from Maxwelton/Langley intersection to the school, followed by a run in the woods at the park, quick and dirty for a crummy day. 11:15 AM |
david welton |
10/28/2011 9:13:06 AM |
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Reminder, Monday is Halloween so if any DSR folk need a place to watch the costume action or feel the need to dress up and need a place to go, feel free to swing by our house for a bite or drink or chat or candy or... |
erin |
10/27/2011 7:22:33 PM |
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Looking for a trashed wet suit (swim) , If you have one that is beyond repair, I'd like to cut the knee portions out for an experiment, thanks, J.d W
579-3079 |
john d. |
10/26/2011 10:50:29 AM |
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Way to go SWIMmers. Those are smokin' fast times. Your practice in the Sound must have really sped you up in the "warm" waters of San Francisco! |
Ron |
10/26/2011 8:47:29 AM |
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3 cheers for our 3 sharks--Sheila, Kristan & Jeff! |
krista |
10/26/2011 7:09:24 AM |
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hKoB0MHVBvM
If you are looking for an alternative to "Hammer Gel" for that extra lift, take a look at this clip |
Jean |
10/25/2011 1:08:17 PM |
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Mt Bike ride this afternoon (Tuesday)... 1:45pm at Keller. |
A |
10/25/2011 9:16:14 AM |
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I'm trying to find information about the South Whidbey Parks & Rec Commissioner candidates. Can anyone point me to a source or provide an inside scoop? The Island County voters guide contains zero information beyond candidate names. Thanks in advance! |
Laura |
10/24/2011 3:18:02 PM |
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Golden Gate Sharkfest update! Stats: 1.6 miles, covering the span of the Golden Gate. 159 swimmers. Water temp ?60, sunny, warm day. Delayed start due to shipping tanker coming through changed the swim significantly as we missed the flood and most of the slack tides and had to swim the choppy ebb tide. Kudos to Jeff and Sheila!!! Jeff: AG 1st 39:48 (13 MINUTES ahead of the next guy),54th male, 62nd OA. Sheila: AG 1st 43:30, 16th female. 90 OA. Kristan: AG 4th 42:00. 11th female. 72 OA, Delightful. Next year, plan for a SWIM/DSR fieldtrip???? |
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10/23/2011 11:56:00 PM |
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on a different note, got this forwarded to me from the Back Country Horseman...they wanted to make sure our group was included! forwarded from Backcountry Horseman of Island County:
Hello All!
Diana has asked me to send this notice of Commemoration out to everyone who might be interested, and I thought you might be. Hope you can make it!
THE PUTNEY WOODS
FIVE YEAR COMMEMORATION CEREMONY
AND TRAIL HEAD RESTORATION WORK PARTY
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2011
10 AM - 2 PM
PUTNEY WOODS TRAIL HEAD
LONE LAKE ROAD, LANGLEY, WA.
PLEASE BRING TOOLS FOR TRAIL WORK & WEAR TRAIL WORKING ATTIRE
(weed whackers, rakes, pruners, gloves, etc.)
Information: Diana Putney 360-321-5631 glputney@whidbey.com
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erin |
10/19/2011 9:11:12 PM |
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thanks folks..it was a bunch of fun! luckily i had some MTB skills to help on the technical course. hope more can join the next time! thanks for coming over Kurt and Gretchen! |
erin |
10/19/2011 9:09:29 PM |
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....and, she won while wearing saphire-blue earrings, and shed mud in sheets! |
david welton |
10/17/2011 10:06:14 PM |
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Yesterday's cyclocross race was fun to watch. It looked like a difficult grueling course with lots of deep sand and tight turns, uphill and downhill. Erin rode like she knew what she was doing despite her first race. Ron got off to a good start and was in fourth for most of the first lap then he blitzed everyone to take first and then promptly flatted. He carried his bike to the pits for a new wheel but had to watch the field go by in the process. Good showing. |
Kurt J |
10/17/2011 11:03:59 AM |
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of COURSE she did! nice job E! |
k |
10/16/2011 8:42:10 PM |
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Another DSR win today: Erin took first in the Master Woman's SCX Silver Lake race! Wahoo. First ever race and a first place. Way to go Erin! I had a flat and ended up 20th in my race. Thanks to Gretchen and Kurt Johnson for coming over in support. Next race I'll be doing is Oct-29 at Magnuson Park. Mark you calendars (Ed, Brandon, Kurt, Aaron, Brian(s), Erin, Paul, Kathy,...) |
Ron |
10/16/2011 8:14:58 PM |
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I'm riding this morning at 10:00 from Half-Link, come and join me. Last minute post, better late than never. |
Kurt J |
10/15/2011 7:50:48 AM |
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BAD DAY FOR THIS BIKER!!http://ht.cdn.turner.com/cnn/big/world/2011/10/11/safrica-biker-antelope.maxcluer-com.ipad.qtref.mov |
Heidi |
10/11/2011 1:08:36 PM |
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Annual Cider Press party this Saturday (Oct 15th) at the Racicot's. We will be making cider in the afternoon (1pm-4pm) followed by a potluck at 4pm. Bring a dish to pass. This year has not been the best for apples, so if you know anyone with extra apples please encourage them to come and add to the effort, or drop me a note so we can arrange to go get the apples. Hope to see all of you there this weekend. Spread the word. For those who have not been here, head down Crawford Rd from the Langley side and look for markers at the end of our driveway. aaronr (at) z-pulley.com if you have Q's. |
Aaron |
10/10/2011 10:06:43 PM |
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Thanks Krista! Loved seeing you. |
kristan |
10/10/2011 3:42:17 PM |
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Please let Kristan know I need to be on the 9am ferry (if not an earlier one) on Wednesday and will not be able to help. If there's anything I can do Tues pm or Wed pm, just let me know. |
Krista |
10/10/2011 12:10:34 PM |
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a helpful reminder to all you seawall swimmers: there are HOT showers at the marina, a quarter for 3 minutes. |
cold turkey |
10/9/2011 10:06:37 PM |
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Delay in packing day! Thanks to all who have offered. Will aim for Wednesday at 9am, if anyone is available to help pack my truck, I would appreciate the help! (Waterman's Storage on Weds at 9am, #320) |
Kristan |
10/9/2011 10:05:32 PM |
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An original spurtle could flip oatcakes. |
Ed |
10/9/2011 4:12:15 PM |
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and I like Johnny D's oatcakes, which a spurtle can flip. |
Challis |
10/9/2011 1:52:42 PM |
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I like porridge... |
Challis |
10/9/2011 1:50:03 PM |
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many things: Kristan won't make the 4pm swim today, her schedule tomorrow is now up in the air, wait for further announcements before showing up to help. There is movement afoot to create a strong DSR/SWEAT presence at next Sunday's Silver Lake CX race, this is the time, jump in now, commit, so we can get a bike under you. Also seems to be a groundswell of south-enders targeting the Dec. 10th Deception Pass 25k trail race, and now I have to go look up spurtle. Is that anything like a Dirty Mudder? Or is it the cheese wheel hurtling? |
B* |
10/9/2011 1:29:50 PM |
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Just last week I saw my first spurtle. So I was surprised to read in the news today about the world competition for the Golden Spurtle Award. It takes place today in Scotland, and is probably over by now since they are about 8 hours later than us. Now this event could be the perfect complement to follow a morning running race or triathlon. Right after the finish a team would sprint for their spurtles and complete the event. I believe we can put together a team for next year's Golden Spurtle Award if we start practicing soon. Who's in for this? I'm off to make my spurtle. http://www.goldenspurtle.com/ |
Po Ridge |
10/9/2011 11:10:29 AM |
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In case anyone interested. Today's (Sunday) salty swim is at 4 pm seawall park. Had a half dozen on Friday and expect about the same number today. These swims tend to be short ... about a half hour usually covering about a mile. Water temp is quite nice for a workout (after the first minute or two:); don't have to worry about overheating like at other places. |
jjj |
10/9/2011 8:59:45 AM |
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OK, Erin. I will imagine you sensibly keeping me to my goal pace in the first half, and then I'll pretend I'm trying to stick with you for the second half. ;) Kristan, I'm sorry I'm missing you while you're on Whidbey! Race starts at 7:00, so I should be about 5 miles in when you all start running, and I'm sure I'll be running very sensibly. Really. |
rosie |
10/8/2011 9:48:37 PM |
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rosie, pretend i am running in front of you for the first half...imaginary pacer!e |
e |
10/8/2011 9:10:28 PM |
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SURE WAS!!!1!
reg sun run is @ 8:45 |
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10/8/2011 4:35:06 PM |
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great day for a ride...
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10/8/2011 1:45:45 PM |
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Rosie will be doing Portland on Sunday. Go Rosie go! I hope to start a run on Sunday in the woods at 7:45 from Keller. Monday I pack the rental truck and would appreciate a few extra hands to lift things. 1pm at Waterman Storage on Langley road. Unit 320. Thanks. Love seeing you all!!! |
Kristan |
10/8/2011 1:45:22 PM |
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Cycle inna Sun! Quick, while it's here! 1pm HalfLink chessboard side. |
B* |
10/8/2011 9:56:47 AM |
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is there a RunWithRosie from Clintonia Sunday am? |
*B |
10/8/2011 9:53:08 AM |
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Go Rosie, go! |
Ron and Gretchen |
10/7/2011 7:28:44 PM |
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Good luck Rosie (and anyone else) at Portland, we'll be sending lots of cheers and energy your way on Sunday morning. |
Stringer's |
10/7/2011 7:12:40 AM |
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I found a good PT in Seattle for anyone who might be looking. Her name is Lori Sabado – Seattle Orthopedic Sports Physical Therapy. She has an office on Eastlake and also teaches at the UW physical therapy school. She’s an accomplished triathlete so she knows how to get you back out there. |
Frazer |
10/6/2011 8:27:06 PM |
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Speedy Reedy: Don't forget--tomorrow is our annual Rental Wetsuit Sale. All rentals, Blue Seventy Reactions, will sell for $165 a suit. Our doors open at 10am! Sale October 6th. |
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10/5/2011 12:28:22 PM |
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@ Dan, Bainbridge Aquatic masters has a swim meet Oct 8: http://www.bainbridgeaquaticmasters.org/
otherwise, search USMS website for others. You are also welcome to join us in San Francisco to swim the golden gate, or on any of our training swims... |
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10/4/2011 10:11:05 PM |
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Rainshadow Running just opened up the Deception Pass 25 k and 50 k race. I am doin the 25 k. http://deceptionpass50.blogspot.com/ |
erin |
10/4/2011 9:22:44 PM |
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photos? where photos? |
b,liner of sides |
10/4/2011 4:47:21 PM |
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Well you certainly didn't look like a beginner in the photos I saw of you Ron. You were clearing those obstacles lookin' like a pro. Did they kick you up a cat yet? |
Bob |
10/4/2011 12:26:59 PM |
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And K-ROG. Who else did I forget? |
Ron |
10/4/2011 10:47:41 AM |
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The great thing about CX is that they have age groups AND ability levels, so even though I won a race, it was for the slowest and almost oldest guys out there! But I appreciate the encouragement guys. Cross is also cool because it's run in heats and you get to hang out and cheer on your teammates in their races. @Kurt, not sure exactly what you're asking, but I'm racing with Endurance Sport NW - Dan Thorson and Jim Toye's team from Mukilteo. I'm trying to do all the races in the MFG series which goes every other weekend or so. And for a bike I'm on a Ridley that I got from ESNW. You're all invited to come out and give Cross a try. It's great training and there is a beginner's category this year which is super accessible and friendly. You would be in the top finishers with a mountain bike and some fitness. Give me a shout and I can help you get signed up. (Aaron, Brian, Brian, Ed, Brandon, Erin, Dave, Kurt, Curt, Matt, et. al...) |
Ron |
10/4/2011 10:46:10 AM |
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Nice going Ron on the Cyclocross racing. What are you riding now for cyclocross? |
Kurt J |
10/4/2011 8:34:28 AM |
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Kurt J |
10/4/2011 8:33:09 AM |
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Just posted a few swims and there will probably be a couple more this weekend. I expect this to be the last week of hard training for the three of us doing Golden Gate Sharkfeast on the 24th, plus the water temp will so start discouraging us. But San Fran bay will be real comfortable for us after these training swims. Others have been joining us and you all are welcome. Recent swims have been really wonderful. Wetsuit optional :) Contact me if you have questions. |
Jeff |
10/4/2011 8:16:30 AM |
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Ron you stud!! Nice job! Hey and any male interested in running the Lake Padden Trail half marathon on Oct 22 and wants a free entry, email me. |
Erin |
10/3/2011 6:42:02 PM |
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look at this exciting snippet of information I found in my ESNW Weekly Activities and Specials email:
"we wanted to congratulate Ron Volbrecht who brought home the first ever ESNW CX Category Win this weekend and the MFG Cyclocross Race in North Bend!" first it was stealth training, now it's stealth winning... |
k |
10/3/2011 4:16:09 PM |
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Nice job Dan. That is my favorite 50k, I love the single track trail. Did they have the bridge at the north end opened up this year? Oh, and we'll let you out of tomorrow... |
Challis |
10/1/2011 9:35:44 PM |
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nice job Dan!! may have to do that one! can't wait to hear more details...i guess next week!
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erin |
10/1/2011 9:04:19 PM |
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Congratulations, Dan! 4:55 for 50K, 10th place, and two comped pints of beer - sounds like a good day! |
rosie |
10/1/2011 8:52:05 PM |
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Just back from Baker lake 50k. What a great course - beautiful soft single track in cedar forest. And what a difference from James' masochistic mountain assaults. Especially when training in the land of no (real) hills. While I did miss Rainshadow's awesome afterparty, the Birdview brewery in Concrete has a great Sprucetip ale, and comped me two pints! time: 4:55, 10th overall. I don't think I'll make tomorrow's run! |
Dan n |
10/1/2011 8:40:37 PM |
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Sunday swim at 10 am Seawall park. Water temperature still nice; was between 56 and 58 Friday and Saturday. Wetsuits optional. |
Jeff |
10/1/2011 11:31:31 AM |
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OK, I was trying to change the time of the Saturday morning trail run from 7:05 to 6:45, which I did, but then I left off the day. So tomorrow morning's run is EARLIER than normal. |
rosie |
9/30/2011 9:00:23 PM |
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wanted: your old broken bits. I'm looking for head tubes, bottom brackets and dropouts off of otherwise unsalvageable crashed bike frames. any material will be considered. The Dead Shall Rise Again! sunwood at whidbey dot com |
Brandon |
9/27/2011 1:08:48 PM |
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To Dan (Muk): http://www.swimpna.org/index.htm
Upcoming swim meets are posted regularly. Oct. has BamFest on Bainbridge in a couple weeks. November has the Oak Harbor meet (?) or Anacortes. Little closer to home. There are at least two early in the year in Seattle and Olympia. Hope that helps. |
Emily |
9/23/2011 10:46:39 PM |
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A gorgious ride with Marty this morning! There will be a pre-ride Ride tomorrow at 7:30 AM from WICA for those who need an early start. Hope to see a bunch of you, this will be the first Saturday of Fall and maybe the last warm day till next July! |
david welton |
9/23/2011 3:18:41 PM |
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In an ironic turn of events, I no longer run, but I really like to swim (and race my bike - I still do that). Anyway, do any of you know if there are any swim meets in the fall / winter? A few of us here in Muk would like to do a few. Any info would be greatly appreciated. Thanks! |
Dan (Muk) |
9/23/2011 10:33:23 AM |
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Hi all, just trying to track down wetsuit noted below - it's a sleeveless, short, small (xs?) quintana roo wetsuit, I *thought* i'd left it in Curt G's boat house for general use, but perhaps i gave it to someone. I haven't wanted for it for a long time, so I've completely lost track of it, but if no one is using it and Julie's neighbor could make use of it... so drop me a note if I passed it on to you and just don't remember. thanks! (katherineprogers-at-hotmail-dot-com) |
kathy |
9/21/2011 7:07:50 AM |
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Hey all. just in case you thought all of the volunteer opportunities for SW XC invite were snapped up? and that you missed out? you're in luck, there's still plenty of opportunity to help groom the next gen of endurance athletes... Craig Stelling is coordinating the volunteers, so drop me (or probably Frazer) a note and we'll give you his contact. Me: katherineprogers-at-hotmail-dot-com |
k-rog |
9/15/2011 7:23:01 PM |
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Hey Julie, I do - or did - i think it may be in Curt's boat house - Quintana Roo I think. I'll be up there this weekend and will check if it's there. actually if it works for her, she can probably have it... |
Kathy |
9/15/2011 7:20:18 PM |
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Frazer has turned into a hot swimmer, and I'd venture to say his swimmy hotness contributed to his success. (just Saying).
By the way, Good Job Fraz! |
orca on deck |
9/15/2011 5:42:30 PM |
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My neighbor swims 3 miles a day at IAC but can't stay warm. She would like to try a swimming wetsuit before purchasing. Does anyone have very small shorty wetsuit for loan? |
julie b |
9/15/2011 5:27:52 PM |
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Congratulations Frazer, on a triathlon well run last weekend in the Tri Turtle Tri on the Kitsap Penninsula. Not only did Frazer win his age group (55-64, yes 10 years wide), he won it as the oldest member, by 8 mins, and qualified for next years USAT Age Group Nationals. As Matt would say, "Way to Represent", Frazer |
Bob T |
9/15/2011 5:18:28 PM |
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If a tree falls in the forest...oh, never mind. |
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9/14/2011 11:15:07 PM |
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Truthfully, the odds of being hit by a car on the way to Putney Woods is probably 100,000 times greater than being shot by a hunter while running in Putney Woods. Hunters are keenly focused, drivers are not. |
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9/14/2011 9:52:09 PM |
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On the other hand, if one were to hear "Dueling Banjos" in the background, that would be extra freaky. |
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9/13/2011 9:46:33 AM |
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We were in the woods on a Sunday long run from the Laundromat a few years ago and ran past a dude in a similar getup. Running along down from Rocky Road down towards the bottom of Canterbury we were unusually quiet...I just remember the dead calm in the woods...and then he materialized, out of the morning mist, right there within 3 feet of the trail. Full camo, face paint, the full nine, with crossbow at the ready. Legit ninja as he stared at us and neither moved a muscle or raised the crossbow. I remember us being a bit more, well, audible, in our conversations after that. |
Matt |
9/12/2011 10:35:38 PM |
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Ed thinks we should wear bells when we run through the woods until the end of the actual jingle bell "tune" season. |
Challis |
9/12/2011 9:56:57 PM |
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Heads up: rounded corner on Jane Eyre (off Lone Lake rd.) Sat 7am, and startled a guy in full camo, including mask, sporting a compound bow - arrow on string, though not pulled. |
D |
9/12/2011 10:35:38 AM |
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South Whidbey HS Cross Country Invite, next weekend, volunteer help is always needed. BUT first run the 2nd running of the Carl Westling Memorial 5K. don't think it's officially timed or placed, but you do get to pin on a race number, which we all know gives you super powers, and of course there will be an accurate race clock... anyway, what better way to test your xc legs, get in a nice tempo run, get a baseline 5k pace? here's the schedule: http://www.athletic.net/CrossCountry/Results/Meet.aspx?Meet=45783#395. boyz and gurlz welcome. and if you want to volunteer, I can get you in touch with someone who will put you to work, email me at katherineprogers-at-hotmail-dot-com |
katherine |
9/9/2011 4:33:03 PM |
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Turns out, spelling is optional everywear. |
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9/9/2011 12:02:38 PM |
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b'cuz it's Quite Quiet, or Not Quite Quiet Enough? |
quickly quipped quaint quote quitter |
9/9/2011 11:37:23 AM |
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The Boyz team however, is inclusive and happy to support members of all orientations. And why is everyone addressing these notes especially to me? In any event, I'm totally pumped to have mutiple teams out there. Let's all camp in the same area. I even have a cool new team name: "Generators in the Quite Camp Area will be Killed". Ed can tell you, the beauty of this is that it will get announced every time our team comes through! |
Ron |
9/8/2011 7:48:16 PM |
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Apparently spelling is optional on the girls team too. ;) |
Ed |
9/8/2011 5:35:05 PM |
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and Ron? I've heard rumors that one of the 3 24 hr teams might be all gurlz. no boyz alloud. |
gurlz rule |
9/8/2011 4:30:08 PM |
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Goss Lake Sunday at 7 am? Any takers? |
Emily |
9/7/2011 9:10:55 PM |
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Sad Face, keep the faith mate, and keep posting in the records book. These things ebb and flow, the tide will change. I'll be there on the start line, as soon as I figure out where the **** Whidbey Island is! |
Cadel Evans |
9/7/2011 9:05:36 AM |
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Have we lost our Time Trial Mojo? Back in the day we had a line 10-15 people long chomping at the bit to race... now we are lucky to get 2 or 3 people. Where have you all gone? Come on people... keep the dream alive. |
Sad Face |
9/6/2011 11:31:06 PM |
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charley |
9/6/2011 9:46:35 PM |
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Doing my laundry today I noticed that I have this great new tech jersey that says The Home Runners on it. Wow. I'd pay good money to have that shirt.... But to whom should said good money be paid? And how much? It's even clean now. Stringers: Ask Drew Dixon down on his boat in the harbour if he still has his fleet. He may not. |
Brandon |
9/6/2011 6:18:15 PM |
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The Stringers are looking for one two person kayak and two one person kayaks for a long weekend paddle trip and were wondering if there are any out there that we could borrow? |
Ed |
9/6/2011 7:33:12 AM |
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Ron, I have heard rumors of maybe three teams for the 24 hr. |
Ed |
9/5/2011 8:10:34 PM |
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TT tomorrow night. Going to be a great evening... so hope to see many of you out there. Still not to late to get a time in the book this year. |
Aaron |
9/5/2011 6:01:30 PM |
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Great sub-two hour ride to GREENBANK and back with Ron this morning. He scared everybody else off by writing Coupevillle instead of Greenbank.. One of those word processor errors |
david welton |
9/5/2011 1:35:36 PM |
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Swim.
Goss.
4pm. |
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9/4/2011 3:00:07 PM |
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Thanks all for a great ride this morning... 11 riders, how cool is that ! |
Marty |
9/4/2011 12:56:07 PM |
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Yes Emily, I do believe the cap is silicone. Is there a swim this afternoon [Sunday]? if so, I shall bring it. |
*B |
9/4/2011 8:15:53 AM |
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Brandon I think the cap is mine. From a few weeks ago. Silacone? Not the key though. |
Emily |
9/4/2011 12:10:05 AM |
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Found Sat. afternoon at Goss: really nice and double extra thick black swim cap, no logos. house key in a magnetic hide-a-key |
Brandon |
9/3/2011 11:19:16 PM |
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Swim at Goss Lake today at 3:00 p.m., nothing like advanced notice. |
Brian |
9/3/2011 2:06:20 PM |
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Road bike ride today at noon, meeting at Half Link. |
Brian |
9/3/2011 10:36:19 AM |
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Wow. Congratulations Damon on a Rockin' bike split. And thanks to Lynnette for the lesson - in the future I will avoid all Hostess products as race fuel :\ |
Ron |
9/1/2011 11:04:17 AM |
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Friday ride 11 am Half-Link |
blake |
9/1/2011 8:49:24 AM |
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Helmet update: always recheck in a very good light your helmet after a crash. Turns out Damon's helmet was cracked through in several places, and his headaches started 3 days after the crash. So I'd say the helmet saved more than his scalp. He raced Ironman anyway, but scaled back his effort level. Lynnette raced as well, and learned a valuable lesson about practicing your race day fuel well beforehand. She had a hostess pie before the event; oops, feedin' da fish.. Had one on the bike; reverse-garglin' rainbows. Had one on the run; fertilizin' the fireweed. Oh, she doesn't Like hostess pies.... But she kept going anyway, and had a fun day in spite of it. Damon, whom I am both proud of and annoyed by, with headaches and gimpy swollen up leg, taking it "easy" swam a 1:08, then, dialing back his wattage output from a planned 260 to 240 average, blistered the bike in 5:08, 37th fastest overall, and 14th fastest of the age-group finishers. Taking it easy. Grrrr... Then to my surprise he opted to finish the race, walking as usual, stopping for a nap at mile 12, and to grill a hamburger at mile 14. At mile 19 he started to sing, and at mile 23 decided to run it on in. Singing. So he had a negative split, and more fun than probably anyone. See what I mean? Proud, and Annoyed. As he 's my brother, I'm kind of used to it. |
Brandon |
8/30/2011 7:06:06 PM |
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hmmm vineman, July 28th, is the regional qualifier for the 70.3 series.... it also has 2 aquabike races, iron distance, & the half-iron aquabike, which is the usat championship. I know someone who can't run.... |
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8/30/2011 6:36:48 PM |
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Vineman 2012 anyone? http://www.vineman.com/triathlon.htm |
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8/29/2011 11:26:30 PM |
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Nice going Ed, Aaron and Brian! With our growing participation in Mtn Bike Racing it looks like we'll be fielding two teams for the 24 hr relay next spring! |
Ron |
8/29/2011 9:32:25 AM |
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Vids from Capitol Forest: http://contour.com/search?q=aaronracicot+capitol+forest |
A |
8/28/2011 6:22:53 PM |
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Quick Capital Forest report (while on the ferry heading home). Race was hard as hell but super fun. Brian and Ed leap frogged all day and rode across the line together at about 6h 30m. I pulled in the rear and rolled in at 7 hours flat. 6k+ elevation, technical course, and HOT. The beer at the end in the Finishers pint glass could not have tasted better. I think all three of us will be moving slow tomorrow. Huge shout out to Challis and Cloe for support at aid #2 & #3. Helmet cam vids to follow. I am ready to sign up for next year! |
Aaron |
8/27/2011 7:03:22 PM |
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hey! belated (i think they started 15 minutes ago) best of luck to the capitol forest 50 crew - Ed, Aaron and Brian A - looking forward to hearing about it. |
k |
8/27/2011 8:46:34 AM |
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When I took the tip of my finger off with the table-saw, they basically gave me a packet of vaseline to put on it everyday. There is still a little bit of scarring but it is minimal. |
Ed |
8/25/2011 7:47:54 PM |
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yes guys that's what i recommended to him as well. we tried it side by side on the same road rash last year. To my complete surprise, it lost significantly, taking several more days to heal, and not only that, it is still scarred, more than a year later, whereas the half that we treated with simple vaseline shows no sign whatsoever of scarring. I would not have posted what I did without being sure. you might check the discussion on slowtwitch for further information. Or side-by-side test it yourself the next time you meet mr. pavement. |
*B |
8/25/2011 6:44:59 PM |
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Frazer is right on, and i have the before photo of his face to prove it! |
david welton |
8/25/2011 10:11:30 AM |
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Brandon, the fastest healing for road rash I've found is with Silver Sulfadine. If Damon can get some, it's magic. |
Frazer |
8/24/2011 11:38:06 PM |
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Brandon, the fastest healing for road rash I've found is with Silver Sulfadine. If Damon can get some, it's magic. |
Frazer |
8/24/2011 11:38:00 PM |
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Sorry to worry anyone, I'm on mainland, don't check this everyday. Just got Damon off to Ironcanadaman, and aside from contusions and bruising and lots of road rash that is getting better, he's fine. His brand new Giro Selector that we were testing at the velodrome is all scraped up on one side, but appears as if it didn't take a very ferocious hit. Still, it saved his scalp, if not more. He slid out on a corner he does every ride that was barely sprinkled on, but he'd slowed down for it anyway, evidently not enough. He fetched up in the oncoming lane against a stopped motorcycle, another lucky break, and got right to his feet. The next day at the track he worked out the majority of the stiffness, and the only concern for Canada is how to manage road rash under the wetsuit. FYI: Test results show the fastest recovery/least scarring method for such injury is to avoid H2O2 and antibiotic salve completely unless infection is present, get the wound clean, smother in Vaseline [from a tube, not a jar] and cover with plastic cling-wrap, tape secure. Any other course increases both healing time and scarring significantly. His goals this weekend, sub 60 on the swim, and Sub 5:10 on the bike. As his "knees" are still sore and swollen from Cd'A I rather expect him to fore-go the walk entirely. As for myself, it is apparent that my folks need someone here to do the heavy lifting, so I'm sad to say I won't be racing this Ironman. Congrats to all you classy finishers out there, I am lucky to know you, you keep me inspired. and thanks for all the lengthy reports. |
Brandon |
8/24/2011 5:20:40 PM |
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Yeah, what Kurt said. Burlington put on a great race and it was awesome to have Patricia, Donny, Nicole and Kurt to hang with. That made it great fun. There were some burnin’ fast people there. Winner in my AG went 1:58 on that tough course! We avoided the crowds before the race as much as possible because you can get really intimidated by all the really fast people.
I think I read the water was 74 degrees. In any event, I overheated in my full sleave wetsuit and like Kurt couldn’t develop my normal power on the bike. The country side was really beautiful and it was awesome to have closed roads!
The first hill on the run was about a quarter mile and as steep as the top kicker on Campbell. Lots of people walked it and I was going slow enough that I took a couple walking steps and realized I was better running it. After the hill I managed to keep up a decent pace but 15 sec/mile off my goal pace. It was really hot and I wanted to stop or slow but I couldn’t think of a decent excuse, so kept at it. Got lots of free food and drinks at the end and mingled with other racers.
Went out to eat that night for Patricia’s traditional burger and brew at an awesome microbrew pub – they seem to exist everywhere now. But what they don’t have is decent coffee. Patricia and crew headed up to Montreal the next day in search of a good Cappuccino.
My plane got grounded on Sunday due to lightning and so I spent an extra day in Vermont. I drove up to Smuggler’s Notch and Stowe for a nice tour. In all I’d recommend the race next year. I’d just bring a sleeveless/shorty wetsuit and figure out some heat training before going. And thanks for the bike box Jd(ude)W. It worked great! |
Ron |
8/24/2011 3:59:40 PM |
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forgot to congratulate you this morning Kurt,so here it is well done!, and great reporting! |
JdW |
8/24/2011 9:27:48 AM |
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The National Age Group championship was a fun trip and some hard racing in Burlington Vermont. Its a beautiful place to race but not so easy to fly in and out of. The swim was in Lake Champlain, about 70F. The bike was rolling hills in one big loop through town and out into the countryside with all roads closed to traffic including a stretch of the Interstate. The run started with a nasty hill then was rolling hills in town followed by a flat path through the park. It was a big field this year and very competitive. I discovered there is a summer in Burlington, warm, humid and sunny for race day. I got to town about 1:30am Friday morning. Friday Ron and I put our bikes together checked out the course and did all the pre-race prep. Saturday morning was race time. I had a decent swim then never felt like I had good legs on the bike but also didn't want to burn my legs before the run. I started fine on the run and reeled some people back in. By mile three I was feeling the sun and heat and realized I was pretty dehydrated so I drank water at every mile and was just able to maintain my pace to the finish, picking up a few of the places I lost on the bike for a mid age group finish. After the finish I sat down and chugged down 4 pints of recovery drink. It was great to see Patricia, Donny and Nicole cheering us on the course as well as providing a most excellent support crew. That added a big fun factor to the race. Ron burned through the course for a respectable finish despite being at the very top age in his age group. Congrats on qualifying for Worlds next year in New Zealand! |
Kurt J |
8/23/2011 6:27:47 PM |
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Wetsuit Sale: http://www.xterrawetsuits.com/Active_2011/?region=us
promo code: ACTXX, sleeveless $139, full suit $199 |
krista |
8/23/2011 10:16:49 AM |
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As long as the roads dry out today we will TT tonight. |
Aaron |
8/23/2011 8:32:34 AM |
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Ok, we have been very concerned and wanting to know what happened and if it was only the helmet that go injured...and Ed wants to know what kind of helmet was it, because it sounds like it saved your noggin. |
Challis |
8/23/2011 6:52:20 AM |
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what happened? |
david welton |
8/22/2011 3:44:21 PM |
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ps, everyone is fine enough, but the brand new $300 helmet is toast. better than the alternative, though. |
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8/22/2011 3:15:44 PM |
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be extra careful out there. this is the time of year when drivers are prone to vacation gaze, and rain after a long dry spell means the roads are extra extra slick. Even corners you know and trust aren't to be trifled with. |
roadside bandager |
8/22/2011 3:12:14 PM |
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Great races and places for our representatives at Nationals. Found the funnest site to check results and follow your racer through the race in sped-up time. You can see their place in AG through the race and where they are picking up or losing places. zumtri.com Congratulations National Level racers!! |
blake |
8/22/2011 10:32:00 AM |
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Thanks to everyone who helped and swam WAS. In fact it was so much fun that I want to keep swimming in the sound. A couple times are posted and there will probably be more. These will definitely be an adventure too ... these are not high tide times so we will get to see a different part of the sea bottom and maybe even get our entire workout in one spot if the tidal currents are right. |
Jeff |
8/21/2011 1:31:23 PM |
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wow. great job, organizers and partcipants alike, (and several wore both hats...) on the inaugural Whidbey Adventure Swim (2011). 'twas a great event and I'm happy to have been able to see it! i'll let those in the know provide detailed kudos. Special note of the super amazing, hand crafted awards, wishing I would have thrashed and floundered the 1.2 miles to get me-self one. next year, perhaps. |
kr |
8/20/2011 6:44:25 PM |
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I posted a Sunday ride (see above). I plan to ride unless I get paged too many times in which case I will bail. Otherwise, I am committed! |
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8/19/2011 7:29:41 PM |
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I believe Patricia will be in Vermont as well...go get 'em guys and gals!
ps. BYOB to the WAS potluck... |
Megan |
8/19/2011 9:59:27 AM |
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Anybody up for a ride this afternoon? |
david welton |
8/19/2011 7:25:33 AM |
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Kurt and Ron---you go guys at nationals |
blake |
8/18/2011 12:57:22 PM |
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BBBBBBBBRRRRRRRRRRRRRR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! |
orca bait |
8/18/2011 11:14:15 AM |
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Best of luck and race conditions to Kurt & Ron! |
krista |
8/18/2011 10:26:27 AM |
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I believe Kurt J is going to Nats too. Good luck to Ron and Kurt. |
Peter |
8/18/2011 9:16:28 AM |
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Good luck to Ron and any one else who is bound for Nationals this weekend. |
Ed |
8/18/2011 7:23:58 AM |
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It was so gorgeous in the water this am. Sunny & smooth. Even if you aren't doing Saturday's swim, come join us tomorrow am. It was a really beautiful way to start the day. |
krista |
8/17/2011 10:26:39 AM |
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Due to popular demand the online registration for the Whidbey Adventure Swim will remind open until end of day Thursday. This is an opportunity of a life time. Imagine, 40 years from now, you will be able to brag to your friends that you swam in the very first WAS. You will be one of the elite. |
WAS Race Organizers |
8/15/2011 8:41:32 PM |
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Attempting some power output/aerodynamic tests at the velodrome. If anyone is interested, more info here: http://forum.slowtwitch.com/cgi-bin/gforum.cgi?do=post_view_flat;post=3480317;page=1;sb=post_latest_reply;so=ASC;mh=-1; |
Brandon |
8/15/2011 4:14:43 PM |
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Practices for Whidbey Adventure Swim at Seawall park scheduled. Times selected to match tides we will experience during the 9 am Saturday swim. Both are morning practices (I forgot the am on the Thursday one). I can add a Friday 8 am practice if folks interested.
PS There are still a few slots left for the Sat swim.
http://ow.swhidbey.org/whidbey-adventure-swim/registration |
Jeff |
8/15/2011 8:38:49 AM |
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I have confirmation, there will be at least two of us at Seawall tomorrow morning. Thanks! Life jackets and non-wool blankets are about covered . . . could still use a few more thermos' for the swim Saturday. |
E |
8/14/2011 9:16:18 AM |
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If you are planning to swim at 530 Monday morning at Seawall park, could you please shoot me an email or a phone call . . . I'll go to the pool if it's only going to be me. |
Emily |
8/14/2011 1:36:03 AM |
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Road ride, from the soccer fields, 9AM |
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8/13/2011 7:36:51 AM |
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Sunday run: Rosie - are you starting early? 7:45? |
Dan N. |
8/13/2011 12:34:38 AM |
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Dan N. |
8/13/2011 12:32:15 AM |
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If you are planning to swim with me at 430 please call me at 425 984 4708. Thanks! |
Emily |
8/12/2011 3:15:31 PM |
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happy birthday Matt. |
Peter |
8/12/2011 7:50:19 AM |
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Posted the Sat pm swim. Set it for 10:45 so we aren't too far along before Emily gets there from work. Optional: Bring thermos of hot beverage for toasting afterward. P.S. I may have two 11-year old spectators with me. |
krista |
8/12/2011 6:51:09 AM |
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Where is Saturday evenings swim? |
Ed |
8/11/2011 11:29:11 PM |
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425-293-9475 If you need to get a hold of me about a swim. Saturday there may be more than one full moon swim. I'll be there at eleven. If other people want to swim earlier, I completely understand. |
Emily |
8/11/2011 1:20:49 PM |
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I'll be posting some addition morning swims for next week Tuesday - Friday so we can all be ready for the Whidbey Adventure Swim. Need more signups to make this first year a big success. Would be real nice to have strong local support. You can depend on a well organized fun safe swim. |
Jeff for OW SWIM |
8/11/2011 12:18:00 PM |
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of course not. they are all in Clinton |
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8/11/2011 10:19:43 AM |
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There aren't hippies in Langley. |
Ed |
8/11/2011 7:27:59 AM |
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The infamous Puget Sound Six Gill Sharks come out of the deep water at night and patrol the shallows looking for.... soft toes....... oh, but they're nothing to worry about. |
Barnacle Bill |
8/11/2011 12:04:59 AM |
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The infamous Puget Sound Six Gill Sharks come out of the deep water at night and patrol the shallows looking for.... soft toes....... oh, but they're nothing to worry about. |
Barnacle Bill |
8/11/2011 12:04:48 AM |
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It's not dark with a full moon. |
calling out pansies |
8/10/2011 9:45:23 PM |
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salt water in the dark is too scary |
whiner |
8/10/2011 9:41:36 PM |
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Ahh...good question---Goss Lake or the Saratoga Passage for our late night swim? What say ye? Salty or Sweet? |
krista |
8/10/2011 3:37:08 PM |
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Is 11 too late? Is salt water, suits optional unsafe? |
Questioning Sanity |
8/10/2011 1:55:12 PM |
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for your consideration: it is actually much more pleasant, and much easier, and safer in terms of keeping track of your fellows, to swim at night when there is no moon to reflect off the water and dazzle the eye. No guarantees about lakeshore houses with klieg lights on their lawns. |
midnight nudist |
8/10/2011 1:11:59 PM |
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is it dark enough and is the moon high enough by 10 pm? And when I say 'full moon' swim, I don't mean the suits are optional. just in case you get any crazy hippie ideas people. |
krista |
8/10/2011 10:17:11 AM |
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That could be fun. Do you think there would be any problems with jelly fish in langley? |
Emily |
8/10/2011 9:13:33 AM |
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Nighttime? Isn't that when Gossie (the Loch Goss monster) comes out? |
Al Lias |
8/10/2011 8:39:59 AM |
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Me too! Me too! Any one up for a really late one? |
Emily |
8/10/2011 7:55:33 AM |
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Isn't that past your bedtime? |
Ed |
8/9/2011 5:34:44 PM |
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Me, I am, I am (visualize jumping up and down)! |
gretchen |
8/9/2011 4:56:16 PM |
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The full moon is this Saturday and it should be a clear night---anyone up for a full moon swim? |
krista |
8/9/2011 10:46:24 AM |
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She may not have even known. That course can be confusing if you've never done it. When I first looked at the times I was thinking "that woman can't swim or run worth a darn, but man can she ride a bike!" |
gma |
8/9/2011 7:21:11 AM |
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Pat, isn't that crazy? Isn't that a DNF - she didn't do the full course! I specially looked at her times cuz she seemed like she'd really smoked the course. Not! |
Arlene |
8/8/2011 8:52:55 PM |
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Great photos, Heather! I especially like the one of Aaron carving the turn on his bike. |
Peter |
8/8/2011 8:32:21 AM |
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A few shots from the Tri that Heather was able to snap: http://www.flickr.com/photos/racicot/sets/72157627382377414/detail/
Thanks to all for coming out to the after party... was a lot of fun and we are already looking forward to next year! |
A |
8/7/2011 10:50:53 PM |
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Thanks Racicots for having everyone over to celebrate! |
Ron and Gretchen |
8/7/2011 8:17:43 PM |
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A great DSR turnout as always. Congrats to all and thanks Racicot's for the super post hosting. Goss Lake is so socked in this morning that until a few minutes ago I couldn;t even see the Roses dock from their deck. Lucky the race was yesterday or it could have been a safety call duathlon. I thought the woman in my AG must have set a course record but turns out she only did 1 loop on the bike! Too funny. |
gma |
8/7/2011 8:49:49 AM |
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Following is a link to the "Locals" Whidbey Island tri 2011 https://picasaweb.google.com/117426427819922017492/DropBox?authkey=Gv1sRgCLjD06XjrNjC-QE&pli=1&gsessionid=mcZuNJuMD0CWs4UAWg9N6A#5637893984260477858 |
Arlene |
8/6/2011 4:51:22 PM |
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Congratulations to all the racers and thanks to all the volunteers for a great day! And for grins, follow the link to see an english bulldog boogie boarding, snow boarding and doing hot dog tricks at a skate park!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cqxTUxzOceE&feature=youtube_gdata_plaJ |
david welton |
8/6/2011 2:30:24 PM |
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Have a fun race everyone!! And check out this great article about our cycling buddy Mr. Welton the photographer!! http://www.heraldnet.com/article/20110805/NEWS01/708059916 |
erin |
8/5/2011 10:33:04 PM |
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We need help in several keys areas for tri preparation: THURSDAY - Raking cones under the trees before the rugs go down, 6pm at Goss Lake. Bring: metal and grass rakes, wheel barrow, buckets, dust pans, shovels. FRIDAY - Help with setting up the chute flagging at the finish line, score board set-up, and flagging into the Park on the bike course (call me for the time: 579-8578). |
Frazer |
8/3/2011 10:46:04 PM |
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DSR after Tri party at the Racicot's. Saturday 4pm. Potluck with hot grill... bring something to cook and something to pass. Turn onto Crawford from Bayview Rd, Right at mailboxes (200 yards down Crawford), house at the very back. Park in the field. 4966 Crawford. All are welcome... hope to see you there! Call if you have Q's 221-3122 |
Aaron |
8/3/2011 9:42:29 PM |
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Experienced OW swimmers needed to help with our OW class tomorrow night. We will be swimming the tri course and just need experienced swimmers to help class participants, most who are getting ready for Whibey Tri. 5:45 pm, Goss lake.
Thanks |
Jeff |
8/3/2011 8:00:36 PM |
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whoops...and here's the website:
http://www.lakechelanswim.com/
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krista |
8/2/2011 1:34:26 PM |
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Thinking about doing the Lake Chelan Swim. It's a nice distance--1.5 miles--and is a nice way to end the ow season--Saturday Sept 10th. If others are into it, maybe we can find a house to rent to fit all interested? |
krista |
8/2/2011 1:33:54 PM |
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For Sale-Men's X-Terra Vortex 3 wetsuit XL full sleeved. Contact Jackie Bruns 331.5813 or 425.760.9522. Thanks! |
Erin |
8/2/2011 11:10:00 AM |
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I'm looking for a 50k trail run. Baker Lake is Oct 1. Anyone game? (no whidbeyites signed up yet). Any thoughts on the course/race? Any others to consider in same timeframe? (Slickrock- Moab is oct 8, but the drive's a bit much!) |
Dan |
8/2/2011 11:06:37 AM |
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Whidbey Adventure Swim Safety Clinic is today at 4 pm at Goss. We'll be going over race-day communication, reviewing signs of hypothermia, and practicing some rescues. |
Emily |
8/2/2011 7:52:07 AM |
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But later this afternoon looks good for me, say around 4 pm if anyone wants to join me for Fartlek laps around the tri course. |
Jeff |
7/30/2011 10:52:06 AM |
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Any one interested in a lake swim tomorrow, about 9am? |
Emily |
7/29/2011 1:31:27 PM |
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Hi folks, this is going out in Drew's List, but thought that I should try here too---
I would like to either borrow a twin bed from Friday, 8/5 until Sunday 8/14 OR purchase one for $60 or less. No headboard needed, a metal frame is fine. Can make do with just a mattress and boxspring. PLMK if you know of one. Thanks. |
krista |
7/28/2011 9:31:55 AM |
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Jeff & I did a couple laps of the tri swim course this morning. It's really not bad, especially that middle section. But I'd love for Ron to check it with his Garmin. I'm planning on the usual 1:00pm Sunday swim. |
krista |
7/28/2011 9:28:47 AM |
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The buoys are in at Goss Lake. As usual they seem long to me. But it probabily has more to do with how fast I'm not. I plan to swim it again Friday at 4. Join me? How about a group swim sometime Sunday? How about Ron gets his Garmin on the course? |
blake |
7/27/2011 7:21:27 PM |
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Thanks Aaron for the photos. I almost felt like I was there without the missed sleep and time it the sweaty van. Works for me |
blake |
7/26/2011 11:14:47 AM |
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Ragnar pics from the Home Runners: http://www.flickr.com/photos/racicot/sets/72157627154734253/detail/ |
Aaron |
7/25/2011 1:13:08 PM |
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Wow, pretty impressive Ragnar placing. Whodathunk?! But then again, a pretty impressive group that ran their tails off. It was a lot of fun, let's do it again. A big thanks to all the gang for hanging in there and making it work, and a big thanks to Gil, Mark Racicot, and Kelly Henriot for representing the Home Runners in volunteering for the event. |
Brian |
7/24/2011 9:11:44 PM |
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ragnar photos sent out, k-rog, u may need to check your work spam filter for 'em. |
b |
7/24/2011 6:11:18 PM |
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In my haste this morning, I failed to make note that not only did Marni Zimmerman swim in the 3 mile wet suit division, not only did she smoke it in 1:51:44, not only was it her first Fat Salmon, and not only was it her first Open Water Swim Race, but word today, from the beach heard here by yours truly, she is going to swim it next year. ......“once I got through the crud (people) at the start, I loved it...!” Marni’s words!....................sounds like someone is bucking for a Lane upgrade at the pool. Way to go Marni! Johnny d. (sorry for the oversight) that makes it 17 folks, I believe the largest group from Whidbey Island yet to do Fat Salmon, |
johnny d. |
7/24/2011 2:45:43 PM |
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and check out the home runners! finished 24th overall and 2nd in the mixed sub-masters category in their first ever run home from blaine... nice running. |
k-rog |
7/24/2011 1:41:10 PM |
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Whoa! a large group of swimmers from Whidbey Island swam in the 12th 'swimming' of the Fat Salmon Open Water Swim, 16 total, including the ‘summer resident’. It was a beautiful morning, with a slight north wind, which gave the lake a slight chop. 350 people participated, everybody from Whidbey finished , with some stand outs, big high five to Nick Murphy for going the 5 k, and finishing, Carolyn Bippart doing her first 1 mile,in a great time, Jean Fankhauser for just making the ferry after three alarms failed to wake him, stealth work-out champ Laura Reed doing a respectable miler, and Lisa Herzinger burning the 5 k. Great job everyone!
I am always impressed with the efforts of our swimmers, all who live busy lives, and still have the stamina and strength and time for an event like this, congratulations! J.de Wit
Results:
Wet suit 5 k.
Rick Ferraro 1:18
John de Wit 1:28
Lisa Herzinger 1:40
Jeff Jacobsen 1:53
Sheila McCue 2:00
Nick Murphy 2:07
Donna Rice 2:09
Wet suit 1 mile:
Kurt Johnson 36:12
Laura Reed 37:39
Kristi Eager 37:59
Krista Loercher 39:01
Vikki Maddox 40:48
Cassandra Morgen 42:19
Jean Fankhauser 42:33
Teresa Wiley-Forsyth 44:34
Carolyn Bippart 49:23
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johnny d. |
7/24/2011 8:29:48 AM |
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South Whidbey Island Masters was well-represented at Fat Salmon!!! |
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7/23/2011 8:20:16 PM |
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dongrats to the DSR RAGNAR relay team |
david welton |
7/23/2011 7:54:53 PM |
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darn! a group ride and i can't be there! PS-I ran the I-5 bridge across the Columbia river yesterday-it took a longgg time |
david welton |
7/23/2011 7:47:00 PM |
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Van #1 almost done... 5:10am. Looking good! http://twitpic.com/5uixti |
A |
7/23/2011 5:12:36 AM |
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Van 1 -> 2 transition complete... Subway consumed... Heading on. Team is kicking ass. Ron pulled a 6:09 mile for the first leg and set the bar high. Kathy rocked the hardest leg of the race. Woohoo! |
A |
7/22/2011 4:37:06 PM |
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Here's a really interesting article about a one-legged guy who is running in Ragnar:
http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/othersports/2015690388_relay22.html |
Peter |
7/22/2011 2:24:15 PM |
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There haven't been any training events since Tuesday---is everyone taking a mid-season break or is all of DSR in one big taper? |
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7/22/2011 12:11:43 PM |
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Ron is on his way... Go team Home Runners! http://twitpic.com/5u3k0q |
A - van #1 |
7/22/2011 10:49:27 AM |
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Hey! Can't believe I almost forgot about this forum. I must be busy with kids! Which brings me to why I'm here. I'm in the market for a baby/kid's bike seat, as in one that's attached to my bike that my littlest one can ride in. Does anyone out there have one that they're ready to pass on? I'm interested in either front (like ibert) or back (like Topeak). Was thinking in the under $50 range? Thanks! vheggenes@whidbey.com |
Val |
7/21/2011 10:15:16 PM |
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USA wins gold in open water 5k at Worlds. Here's the link: http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2015679333_apswmworldsopenwater.html |
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7/21/2011 7:55:44 AM |
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That's 545 am Tuesday. |
E |
7/18/2011 3:03:46 PM |
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Yum! |
gretchen |
7/17/2011 7:38:10 PM |
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Thanks to Krista and Emily for the excellent post-swim baked goods. |
Ed |
7/17/2011 4:20:48 PM |
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Congratulations to Will Simms and everyone on his team for going to the state championship little league playoff in Vancouver! |
david welton |
7/17/2011 12:05:38 PM |
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Krista will have scones, lemon cookies, flourless chocolate cookies, chocolate-hazelnut pound cake, and a cardamom coffee cake. If you're not swimming at one, just bring a paper bag or container and take some any way. Thanks! |
Emily |
7/17/2011 11:12:39 AM |
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At least 3 confirmed, so we are on for a practice Tri on Monday. 5pm meet, 5:15 swim start at Goss. Heather will transport gear from Goss to the park and watch bikes during the run. Looks to be a nice day, so come on out and play. |
A |
7/16/2011 6:36:33 PM |
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Lake Padden Swim report: Emily was #4 overall female in the 2.5k even though she wasn't really all that psyched when she started, Jeff rocked his 5k even though he wasn't able to move his shoulder at all this am, and Krista got a PR and swam straight the whole time, even with mixing in some backstroke. Bring on Fat Salmon! |
krista |
7/16/2011 3:54:31 PM |
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Bike the tri-course twice if we can stand it. Otherwise once and then on from there. Let's go people! |
Gretchen |
7/16/2011 3:52:30 PM |
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...delayed to 10AM..... |
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7/16/2011 9:17:55 AM |
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Ride, intervals, muffins delayed to AM due to very exciting Tour de France with Christian Vandevelde leading out Tom Danielson on themiddle of the last climb, with a ferocious finish. Watch it! |
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7/16/2011 9:17:14 AM |
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road ride, dave mackie park to bayview to andreason with saratoga road repeats then back to start with muffins at UBCC, Probably 7:30/ |
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7/15/2011 8:06:39 PM |
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I am interested in swimming Goss Lake early Sunday morning, like 9 am, anyone interested? 579-3079 |
jean le blanc |
7/15/2011 3:22:10 PM |
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I have had an ongoing exhibition of photographs documenting island life at Sweet Mona's, in Langley, since January. I am on my way now to hang recent Chumrun and Half Marathon photos. Drop by and have some chocolate. Chocolate for a ride? |
david welton |
7/15/2011 11:20:55 AM |
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Is that all it takes? Muffins? Schucks, I am not proud to offer a bribe to someone to ride with me. Road ride, muffins, soccer fields, 12:45 |
david welton |
7/15/2011 11:18:07 AM |
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Ed -- I'll try to post ahead of time. I feel like I'm bribing people to be a swimming partner, at least I won't be swimming alone. Not back in the bakery now until Sunday, heading to Padden. |
Emily |
7/15/2011 7:16:04 AM |
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I think that may be a hard decision because ALL the baked goods are worthy of waking up to. Looks like you may have to become a morning person. |
Challis |
7/15/2011 6:19:13 AM |
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Johnny D that's awesome! What country will you be in during August? Oh yeah, you'll be coordinating the Langley Marathon Swim that weekend! |
Ron |
7/14/2011 8:02:34 PM |
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Ron, me have bike transport box, plastic, FAAA approved. my name is johnny d., and approve this message. |
johnny d. |
7/14/2011 3:37:47 PM |
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I need to know what baked goods are going to be served when so I can decide which early morning is the best one to wake up. ;) |
Ed |
7/14/2011 1:30:05 PM |
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Someday when the raining is done
I'm gonna wear a smile and cycle in the sun
I may be a fool but till then my friends you'll
never see me complaining
I'll do my riding in the rain
I'll do my riding in the rain
I'll do my riding in the rain
Road ride, Dave Mackie Park, 1:30 |
david welton |
7/14/2011 12:49:32 PM |
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Thinking about doing a "practice" Tri on the Whidbey course this coming Monday (18th) at 5pm. Heather would be there with our truck so people could stash transition gear after the swim... and then would meet us at the park to watch bikes. Would do boat house and back for swim, standard 2 laps for bike, and standard Tri run course. Ping me (aaronr @ z-pulley.com) if you are interested. Will post as event if there is enough interest. |
A |
7/14/2011 11:35:21 AM |
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Does anybody have a bike transport box I can borrow the weekend of August 20th? Thanks, |
Ron |
7/14/2011 9:23:06 AM |
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Mmm. A lake swim followed by baked items. Two of my favorite things, and it wasn't even 7am yet. |
Peter |
7/14/2011 9:07:46 AM |
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Anybody up for an earl afternoon road ride?? |
david welton |
7/14/2011 7:18:20 AM |
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E - the "guaranteed" was because the swim on Monday night was "NOT guaranteed" because I wasn't sure when I would be out of a Council meeting. However, you are right, I wouldn't swim in lightening... |
Challis |
7/13/2011 8:52:08 PM |
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The OW 5:45 swim is PM. Hope to see some of you there. (sorry about the double post ... haven't figured out how to correct mistakes or incomplete postings, yet) |
Jeff |
7/13/2011 8:45:31 PM |
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Great night at the TT... 4 riders... 3 SPR's... Brian Atwood breaking 20 minutes for the first time! Hope to see a few more out next Tuesday. |
A |
7/12/2011 10:09:45 PM |
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Whidbey Tri registration is now about 3/4 full. |
Peter |
7/12/2011 2:54:22 PM |
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"... our side of the water," it should read. |
Bobo |
7/12/2011 2:08:50 PM |
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Rachel of our side of the posted a need for an endurance runner for their 6-woman Ragnar team. "FEMALE RUNNER WANTED: Must be able to run at least 27 miles (broken up into 3 legs) over a 30 hour period and be able to sleep in a van with 5 other sweaty stinky female runners. Guarenteed to be lots of fun and you'll even get to wear a cute running skirt!" Any of you Whidbey ladies interested? |
Bobo |
7/12/2011 2:07:27 PM |
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Heard someone has a spot available for Fat Salmon. Is it still available? If so I'll take it! email me: tjwiley@whidbey.com. Thx. |
Teresa |
7/12/2011 1:17:56 PM |
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Thanks Emily for the wetsuit! |
Ron |
7/12/2011 11:56:23 AM |
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The small blueseventy we left at Curt's was missing when I picked them up for OW Clinics. Was wonder who had it? Definitely someone small. |
Jeff |
7/12/2011 9:24:44 AM |
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Our Ragnar Relay team is in need of a volunteer for the Finish Line Set-Up at the fairgrounds on Saturday, July 23rd from (gulp) 4:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. If you're at all interested please email me at megnbri@gmail.com, and I'll give more details. Our team will greatly appreciate it. |
Brian |
7/12/2011 8:21:46 AM |
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There is a small men's blueseventy at Curts boathouse that was donated for general use bye Dave Jessup. Currently, it might be used by the OW Clinic crew...but Jeff would know if it is available for the whidbey tri. |
k |
7/12/2011 2:58:23 AM |
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Ron,
The young lady is welcome to give mine a try. I definitely have a full sleeve she can wear and may have my sleeveless available if I decide to do it in just a suit, which I am considering. krista4177@comcast.net.
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Krista |
7/11/2011 10:24:35 PM |
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Looking for a wetsuit for a young lady doing the Whidbey Tri - needs to fit 5'5" and 150 lbs. Please let me know if you've got something she can borrow. Thanks. |
Ron |
7/11/2011 3:11:24 PM |
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Last minute swim at 4pm (BrianA and AaronR for sure) at Goss today (Monday). |
A |
7/11/2011 2:50:03 PM |
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Photos are up, use link on www.langleyhalfmarathon.com. Lots of good ones of DSR'ers, including volunteers at aid stations. |
Peter |
7/11/2011 10:01:53 AM |
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Jeff & Krista, lake swim w no wet suits?? Right on! Saw you from the sidelines. How was it? Can't wait to get in there tomorrow. Cheers to SUMMERTIME!! |
Lisa |
7/9/2011 9:45:30 PM |
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Brian A and Aaron R rolled across the finish line at 12 hours real time (11 hours rolling time) in the one day STP today. Now that was a long day in the saddle! Very fun. Hoping I can walk in the morning. |
A |
7/9/2011 9:19:50 PM |
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Chochokem photoshoot Langley, 1st Street, 6:30 AM
RC flying Soccer fields 7:30 AM
Road ride 8:15 AM, about 1.5 hrs, from the soccer fields |
david welton |
7/8/2011 6:44:49 PM |
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Anyone else doing Clear Lake? If so, post race lunch would be swell before driving home. Also I still have that Fat Salmon slot to fill before I give it up to the race people so they can sell it. Hey Kiwi, you've also missed a LOT of rain! |
gma |
7/8/2011 6:25:04 PM |
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Road ride at noon, from dave mackie park |
david welton |
7/8/2011 9:20:00 AM |
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Langley Half coming together thanks to everyone helping out (THANK YOU!). Now just polishing the apple and need to fill in a few holes in the volunteer picture. Let me know at racedirector@langleyhalfmarathon.com or by phone if you can help with 1) Choochokam Saturday booth duty between 1 and 5PM, 2) Lead vehicle driving, or 3) Chase vehicle driving |
Matt |
7/7/2011 11:11:27 PM |
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Oh, all the things I am missing!! Muffins and butterhorns after morning swims at Goss, and the Langley 1/2 Marathon this weekend!! Run those gently rolling hills with gusto. I will be cheering from afar and looking for some race reports & PRs! |
kkiwi |
7/7/2011 9:02:16 PM |
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Class 2, swimming in a group and drafting is at 5:45 pm today at Goss. We would love to have you experienced folks come and help the newbies get comfortable in the open water. Get in a workout at the same time. Class prep at 5:30. Thanks |
Jeff |
7/7/2011 9:50:15 AM |
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I'm game. |
Challis |
7/7/2011 7:42:33 AM |
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The Snoqualmie Tunnel opened again today. Maybe there's a mtn bike trip in our future... |
Arlene |
7/6/2011 10:32:26 PM |
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now we just need an edit function when posting an event. :o) Muffins tomorrow morning at Goss, provided by Double Bluff Baking Co. |
E |
7/6/2011 11:17:36 AM |
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I can't make the Thursday pm ride tomorrow. Will ride from my house and hit Half Link @ 10am via Lone Lake Rd if anyone wants to join me for an hour. |
blake |
7/6/2011 11:07:52 AM |
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7/6 Lake Swim @ 6 AM: Butterhorns courtesy of The Double Bluff Baking Co. will be provided. |
krista |
7/5/2011 3:28:50 PM |
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Swim today, Tuesday - Goss - 4 pm
Need to try out new wetsuit. |
Jeff |
7/5/2011 1:43:28 PM |
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TT tonight... come get some... |
A |
7/5/2011 12:42:09 PM |
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Don't forget, the Langley Half Marathon is Sunday! Sign up to race or volunteer if you have the morning free! |
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7/4/2011 10:51:32 PM |
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Krista, remember that you need to put the date as single digit month and day and the year as a 4 digit format. |
Ed |
7/3/2011 6:44:16 PM |
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Monday 7/4 6:00 AM. Yes, there's a Lake Swim @ Goss at 6:00 am. Crazy early on a holiday, but both Kristi & I want to get a swim in before coaching & parade festivities. Supposed to be a gorgeous morning, so come on out! P.S. Tried to post it in the events, but I must be doing something wrong, because it won't post. What am I doing wrong? |
krista |
7/3/2011 3:54:38 PM |
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Monday 7/4 Lake Swim Goss Lake Public Launch. 7 am Emily & I will be meeting to swim, sounds like group meeting at 6 am as well. |
Lisa |
7/3/2011 2:03:19 PM |
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I'm pretty sure the 1 pm Goss lake swim will also be happening on Sunday. Rumor is that it will be a twice around swim. |
Jeff |
7/2/2011 10:19:37 PM |
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WOW! What at list of training events this weekend!! |
erin |
7/2/2011 11:34:03 AM |
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oh, the David Zabriskie story is in yesterdays wall Street Journal |
david welton |
6/30/2011 6:08:55 PM |
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And one more cool sports journalism story, from this New Yorker Magazine this week, about Super Sam Fuld, an outfielder for the Tampa Bay Rays, a diabetic 29 year old with an A1c of 6.8, who inspires diabetic kids!1 I choked up at the end of the story. |
david welton |
6/30/2011 6:07:48 PM |
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Parks and Aquatics sponsored OW Practice sessions start tonight at 5:45 Goss lake. Topic tonight is getting comfortable in the water and sighting. Experienced OW swimmers needed to help out. Beginners can sign up and learn from those of us who have been enjoying the open waters for years. If willing to help us teach please try to arrive around 5:30 so we can brief you. Thanks |
Jeff |
6/30/2011 12:52:06 PM |
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FYI for those heading for a swim in Goss . . . very large log floating mid-lake on the right side. I swam right into it this morning. It will take several people to move it. |
Emily |
6/30/2011 9:52:37 AM |
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The price of the Whidbey Tri bumps up tomorrow. If you've been procrastinating your sign up, now's the time to do it. |
Peter |
6/30/2011 9:01:33 AM |
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David Zabriskie will do the Tour de France on a Vegan+2 small servings of salmon/week diet. |
david welton |
6/30/2011 7:50:10 AM |
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Oops David has to go earlier, so noon for the ride |
blake |
6/29/2011 3:59:58 PM |
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No rain forecast for tomorrow,Thursday, so I plan to ride for two hours plus from 1/2 Link starting at 1:30. Join me if you can. |
blake |
6/29/2011 3:49:11 PM |
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Weather is looking promising and my bike is ready... so I plan to be at Kens Corner at 6pm. Hope to see some others out as well. |
A |
6/28/2011 1:42:53 PM |
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TT starts at 6pm for the warm up lap, 6:30pm for the real deal. My bike is in the shop so I am questionable to be able to ride tonight. If I have no bike I will show up at 6:30pm to time for folks. All is weather dependent of course... if the roads are wet we call it off... |
A |
6/28/2011 10:50:42 AM |
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please remind me of time trial start time (it's been so long I've forgotten!) I saw in the Bham Herald that Nate and Marti each won Lake Padden. Not bad for 41 an 47. |
gma |
6/28/2011 10:20:41 AM |
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I am in need of some volunteers to man the aid stations for the Langley 1/2 Marathon on July 10th. It's about a 3 hour time commitment (7 am-10'ish). You get a t-shirt, the opportunity to cheer on some familiar faces and all the high fives you may want. Please email me at megnbri@whidbey.net if you are able to help out.
Thank You!
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Megan |
6/27/2011 3:13:29 PM |
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Does anybody want my 1 mile Fat Salmon spot? Call or email fetch@whidbey.com or 321-2377 |
gma |
6/27/2011 8:57:14 AM |
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Wow! Damon did just a fantastic job!! Almost 2 HOURS faster than his time when we all did it. Just amazing swim and bike times... How many IMs has he done?? Amazing. Way to Represent, Damon. Proud? yes we are all proud of you, but none so much as your Brother B, I bet. |
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6/27/2011 2:24:14 AM |
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We Need You! Come share your joy for the open water and come share your techniques! The SW Park & Rec. Open Water Practice sessions begin this Thurs, June 30th and occur every Thurs until Aug 4th at Goss Lake. Class time is from 5:45 - 7:00pm, but volunteers should come a little earlier, like 5:35pm. We need swimmers who are willing to swim with newbies and to share your experiences, enthusiasm, and support with them. For more info about the topics covered in class, please go to: http://ow.swhidbey.org/open-water-practice-sessions. If you wish to volunteer, just show up. If you have questions, email Jeff @ jjj@whidbey.com. All instructors are volunteers and all proceeds go to local aquatic programs.
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krista |
6/26/2011 9:57:37 PM |
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this is the part that's hard. his knees are done. I can tell by his pace time that he's at a walk. the rest is just letting people go by... already down to 13th place.
<sigh> he's braver and tougher than I am.. |
b |
6/26/2011 2:55:19 PM |
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Run Damon Run!!e |
e |
6/26/2011 2:52:40 PM |
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OMG! I saw him on the video coverage!!! He WAS running! running like a lame sasquatch, but yikes, oh dear! ... running... still running. |
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6/26/2011 1:56:44 PM |
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GO DAMON!! |
Ron |
6/26/2011 1:55:00 PM |
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oh, and yes he is also 1st place mens 50-54. for as long as he holds out... his view of this race? oh, just another training day on the way to Canada and Cozumel.... |
b |
6/26/2011 1:50:57 PM |
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I just have to post this.
right this second, Damon Henry, whom some of you know, is in 71st place OVERALL including pros, at Coeur d' Alene. AND HE"S RUNNING!!!!!!!! yes, Damon who Walks, did the swim which was 350 yards overdistance, in 1:05:06, T1 in 4:42, Rocked the bike at 21.23mph for 5:16:28, T2 in 2:41.... and now he's actually running. [his plan was to attempt to run the first 7 miles.] I SO wish I was in coeur d'alene right now!!!!!! okay, okay... that's all. just had to tell someone who might get it... |
*B |
6/26/2011 1:49:08 PM |
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Road ride, 1:15, maxwelton to Coles to Langley and back |
david welton |
6/26/2011 11:45:27 AM |
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Thanks to Matt C for a fun group ride up the island... great group of folks. Glad I could tag along. 110 miles in the book. |
A |
6/25/2011 7:06:39 PM |
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Anyone up for a Goss lake swim this afternoon? |
jeff |
6/25/2011 8:55:32 AM |
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Drove around the island today, photogrphing for the Garden Tour. Everything sure looks nice. Bike Ride from the soccer/flying fields at 8AM, 6th and Cascade 8:05, 2 hours southend to avoid WIGT traffic. |
david welton |
6/24/2011 6:58:43 PM |
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I might be running a bit late ... lets make it a 'island time' 3:30. |
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6/24/2011 11:47:46 AM |
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3:30 swim today. Goss Lake public. Our Lot is "underwater" even though it's not mortguaged. |
blake |
6/24/2011 10:50:31 AM |
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Blake, I could make it at 3:30 although we might be a bit past the 'heat of the day'. |
Jeff |
6/24/2011 8:57:26 AM |
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Anyone interested in a "heat of the day" swim tomorrow, Friday? Say 2 pm. Time flexible. |
Blake |
6/23/2011 4:48:35 PM |
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Anyone planning on going over to Monroe on Saturday to watch the Elite Pro Oly race? No big names on the registered list but it could be fun to watch how the fast guys do it anyway. |
Ron |
6/22/2011 8:28:36 PM |
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I'm running 50+ on Saturday as Team Cap't for the 65 runners from church doing the Rock N Roll . The race will actually be the middle segment of a much longer day beginning at 2:30 a.m. to run to Bothell to catch the team bus to the start. It concludes with a run home capped off with the meat of the St Andrews course. Our team is raising $$$ for World Vision's clean water projects in Africa again this year. If you can help out with even a small donation that would be so great. Here's a link to my fundraising page. http://support.worldvision.org/site/TR/TeamWorldVision/General?px=1034801&pg=personal&fr_id=1400 If it wasn't for the influence of you endurance crazies on the island I probably would have never done something like this. Thanks for all the great inspiration y'all have been over the years. |
Bobo |
6/22/2011 3:17:34 PM |
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Aaron, That's some pretty amazing climbing! |
Ron |
6/21/2011 8:55:50 PM |
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Pretty inspiring 5 minutes on Ueli Steck... put it on full screen and turn up the music. He is a machine... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G-dPjDYVKUY |
A |
6/20/2011 8:46:22 PM |
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OK folks... it is time. Tomorrow looks like good weather and it is TIME to get a number in the book. TT tomorrow... I expect to see you there! |
A |
6/20/2011 8:37:59 PM |
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Thursday 1:30 ride from 1/2 Link |
blake |
6/20/2011 5:57:03 PM |
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RAGNAR RUNNERS NEEDED - A group from Bainbridge Runners has a RAGNAR team but needs a few more runners. Entry fee is covered. Doesn't sound like a super competitive team but should put out a solid effort. Always good to be out there regardless. Let me know if you're interested. |
Bobo |
6/20/2011 8:59:21 AM |
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Lake swim for people with jobs...or school, and a family, and... |
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6/19/2011 10:11:24 PM |
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Oops, that was Lisa a second ago... |
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6/18/2011 8:27:32 PM |
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Did you say 5 am Emily?!? I was hoping for 1 pm... Anyone else? |
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6/18/2011 8:26:57 PM |
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Any one want to be in Goss by 5 am Sunday? If not, Jeff can I borrow one of the floaties and give it to you Monday? Thanks. |
Emily |
6/18/2011 12:55:48 AM |
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Trail run is supposed to be at 7:05 tomorrow, I just clicked on the wrong time that popped up, and then couldn't change it. I'll need that extra five minutes of sleep! |
rosie |
6/17/2011 3:05:31 PM |
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Sorry all...hope no one came out to Goss Lake at 2:00. We were held up with Graduation hoopla. Hope everyone will be there at 3:00 instead. |
Gretchen |
6/16/2011 2:35:44 PM |
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Congrats racers! Thank you to the Racicots for a party spot! And hurray Endurance Sports NW! |
krista |
6/15/2011 10:15:50 PM |
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Posted. Now I can't swim in the morning. Have fun to those who show up. Sorry. |
E |
6/15/2011 7:51:50 PM |
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Maybe they're great to begin with AND they're providing the caps for the Adventure Swim. |
E |
6/15/2011 7:38:56 PM |
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that's a teaser Emily, do tell... |
k |
6/15/2011 7:12:28 PM |
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Endurance Sports NW Rocks!!! |
Emily |
6/15/2011 7:09:38 PM |
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... and the Racicot's are in to host the Tri after party if people would like to do it here. |
Aaron |
6/14/2011 8:09:24 AM |
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TT tonight. It is time to get your numbers in the book. |
A |
6/14/2011 8:06:56 AM |
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Awesome too |
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6/13/2011 8:03:24 PM |
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Oh yea maybe altitude is not an issue at Boise as it is in Bozeman. Awsome race at sea level, Kurt. |
blake |
6/13/2011 8:03:01 PM |
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Congratulations racers!
Ron, Oly Distance in under 2 hrs!!!!!!! We're not worthy.
Kurt, seems the altitude didn't affect you much!! |
blake |
6/13/2011 2:31:02 PM |
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kurt, how were the winds on the bike? cold blinking water in that resevoir, eh! |
erin |
6/12/2011 9:17:37 PM |
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nice job by our racing contingent this weekend!! you all amaze me! early in the season hitting PRs and placing in the top 3 to 10 in AG standings. qualifying for Nationals... makes me want to race, too!! soon! congrats!! |
erin |
6/12/2011 9:16:27 PM |
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I have to apologize to Ron about the post of the "forgiving field" at Moses Lake, For him, in the Oly distance 45/48 AG. His competition was fierce as you can see by the numbers. Amazing job Ron, and thanks for hanging in there to watch the sprinters come in. Kurt....wow. PR for you and well done for sure.
Of utmost importance....since my old place is no longer availailable the Whidbey post race party needs a location Aaron?? a brand new place? I'm dog sitting at the Roses that weekend and could host there also.
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gma |
6/12/2011 2:10:16 PM |
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Nice racing Patricia, Sheila and Ron. Here's the quick report from Boise. A very nice day, sunny and warm at the start with high overcast by the run, can't ask for better. The lake was very cold, 53! Those cold water swims in Holmes Harbor were very good prep. I wore my cycling balaclava under a swim cap just like I do in the saltwater and it worked well. The bike course had a few easy climbs and lots of wide open flats and gentle rollers for a fast course. My back hurt after mile 40 which I expected to happen. The run is flat, shady and literally a run in the park, very nice. I kept a steady pace and had good legs to the finish. My race was very consistent on all legs being 9th in AG out of the water, 11th in AG for the bike and 9th in AG on the run for a 9th AG finish. |
Kurt J |
6/12/2011 7:48:25 AM |
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Congrats to Kurt J for an AG9 finish in Boise! Time of 5:26. That's an awesome result!! Report please. And did you get a spot in Las Vegas? |
Ron |
6/11/2011 9:20:28 PM |
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Quick post from Moses Lake. DSR goes 1,2,3! Patricia AG1, Sheila AG2 and Ron AG3. Nice race this year and sitting in the sun for awards was nice too. |
Ron |
6/11/2011 9:18:29 PM |
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two notable 'one liners' from this week:
"zero containment" & "golf tournament induced"
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JdW |
6/11/2011 8:44:52 AM |
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last minute post for midmorning ride today-I will ride north on maxwelton to UBCC to meetup with any interested riders. UBCC about 8:50 |
david welton |
6/11/2011 8:01:36 AM |
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Good luck today at Moses Lake, Ron, Pat and Sheila. And to the Langley saltwater swimmers this afternoon. |
Kurt J |
6/11/2011 6:30:11 AM |
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Saturday morning runners, please note golf tournament induced earlier start time. I will totally understand if no one else wants to get up that early. |
Rosie |
6/10/2011 4:21:24 PM |
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Good luck to Kurt Johnson this weekend doing the Boise 70.3! Looks like good weather down that way. Rock It Kurt! |
Ron |
6/10/2011 7:19:39 AM |
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Well, the 45-49 AG just inherited Drew Magil, so the Moses Lake competition there might be a bit tough. But fun none the less! Patricia, let's meet for dinner tomorrow. I'll email you my cell phone number from home. |
ron |
6/9/2011 3:33:27 PM |
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Attenzione! got a GPS, so WAS is covered thanks to those that helped. Setting course outline/corners for August 20th swim race this weekend in case you are wondering.
Now, anybody with a spare Pannier? I need to borrow or trade for one. thanks Jdw 579-3079 |
John d. |
6/9/2011 1:59:39 PM |
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Ron, Sheila and I are headed to Moses Lake Friday mid day. You're right, it's a special qualifier for Oly distance age grouped nationlal in Burlington Vermont in August. The field so far looks pretty forgiving and the top 33% doing the Oly distance will qualify. Because of some issues we're doing the sprint
which means you have to WIN your age group, so please everyone cross fingers for us!
Everyone....I'm living up here in Greenbank. If you're taking the magnificent Bush Point, Honeymoon Bay loop and points beyond I'd love to fall into a training ride.
Megan...please report on your check up. I know I'm not the only one who wants to know. |
gma |
6/9/2011 1:07:45 PM |
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Attenzione: I need to use a (1) pannier for my bike this weekend, Anyone have a spare one I can borrow (or trade for). Need it by this Saturday Night. June 11th. Thanks 579-3079 |
john de Wit |
6/9/2011 12:05:30 PM |
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Attn: any one know of a Working Portable GPS unit, that we, the WAS course committee can use as back up this Saturday the 11th? The reliability of one in hand is in question, we'll need it mid day to establish course off of Sea Wall Park for August 20th Swim Race. Manuel included or model and brand most desirable before hand. contact John @579-3079 |
John de Wit |
6/9/2011 9:17:14 AM |
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Many thanks to Kurt and Brandon for multiple hours of set-up on Saturday and for overseeing the scoring, timing, and race chute on race day. To Kathy Rogers and Robin Hood for both score tabulating and awards ceremony. Thanks to Erin for cookies and Fry Run duty. Brian, Teresa, Rosie, Will, and Alex for help with the Fry Run. Pam for training her Rain Drop Runners, inspiring a new generation, and putting a creative flair into it. Special thanks to Wonder Woman, Spiderman, and The Flash, who arrived just in time to save the day. Thank to the weatherman, who finally got it right. Thank you Frank for showing us how it should be done. And thanks to David Welton, who once again worked his photographic magic, capturing the essence of the day, including the iconic Chum Run photo we’ve been looking for. |
Frazer |
6/9/2011 12:17:31 AM |
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Thursday, 1:30 ride from Half-Link
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blake |
6/8/2011 11:28:46 AM |
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Rained out today... so we ride Thursday evening instead for the TT. Good opportunity for those who have a conflict on Tuesdays to get a time in the book. |
A |
6/7/2011 9:14:58 PM |
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Calling off the TT tonight... too wet. Maybe try later this week to make it up. |
A |
6/7/2011 5:34:26 PM |
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I'll stop there too. I want to talk about event sponsorship with both and get some goodies, like glide. Thanks for the reminder! |
E |
6/7/2011 11:23:32 AM |
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Don't forget the Endurance Sports Northwest multisport store (& lounge) in Mukilteo. Perhaps contact them if you're looking for something specific, just might save you a trip to Seattle. Just off the Speedway on Russell Rd. The owners, Grant and Jennifer, are part of the Muk gang. (425) 493-8444 info@endurancesportsnw.com |
Shameless Plug |
6/7/2011 11:20:14 AM |
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I'm going down to Speedy Reedy Monday 6/13/11 give me a call or an email if you'd like me to pick something up for you. egprendergast@gmail.com |
Emily |
6/7/2011 11:06:18 AM |
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TT tomorrow (Tuesday) as long as the roads are dry. Lets get some more folks out there riding... |
A |
6/6/2011 11:03:31 PM |
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Found in Langley: Women's left glove. Nice condition. Black with some gel in it. Tell me the size and brand and its yours. whitedavidp@fastmail.us |
David |
6/6/2011 5:28:38 PM |
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Training event thing no work, so here it is in the boxy thing:
Goss lake open water swim/practice
6:00 am tuesday 6/7/11 @ public access beach/ ride share? call me |
john de Wit |
6/6/2011 1:46:32 PM |
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Anybody interested in doing the Moses Lake Olympic triathlon this weekend? I'm driving over on Friday afternoon and the race is Saturday morning 6/11. This is the Regional Special Qualifier so it's our best bet at getting to Nationals. |
Ron |
6/6/2011 9:02:04 AM |
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Post Chum Run Road Ride, 60-90 minutes, look for me and let me know if you are interested so I do not leave without you. |
david welton |
6/4/2011 4:11:38 PM |
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Matt C, That is an awesome ride to OH and back. Wow, 80 miles! How'd it go? |
Ron |
6/4/2011 1:29:39 PM |
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last minute call for a one hour bike ride, 10:30 Bayview Beeman Saturday today Blake and Brandon |
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6/4/2011 9:35:14 AM |
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Who wants to join me for a swim in Goss today? Thinking of 1 pm ... |
jeff |
6/4/2011 8:15:05 AM |
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Could use a few more volunteers for Chum Run on Sunday. Call me if you can help: 579-8578 |
Frazer |
6/3/2011 11:09:31 PM |
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Road ride, 7:45AM Saturday, soccer fields, 1.5-2 hours |
david welton |
6/3/2011 8:29:14 PM |
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Jeff, Holmes Harbor has a bloom right now, it is harmless but I try to avoid swimming in it. I'm going to look at the water tomorrow at 8:30 and go for a short swim if it looks good. In the afternoon I plan to do short brick intervals at the park around 3:00. |
Kurt J |
6/3/2011 5:55:02 PM |
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No worries, there were three fishing boats in the lake. Any one of them could have dragged me to shore. Can't wait for the trailer buoys! |
Brian |
6/3/2011 5:14:01 PM |
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Don't swim by yourself Brian. I'm off to work or I'd go with you. |
E |
6/3/2011 1:34:17 PM |
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That's today, Friday. |
Brian |
6/3/2011 12:35:36 PM |
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Anyone up for a 2:30 swim at Goss Lake? I'll be there, sorry for the short notice. |
Brian |
6/3/2011 12:35:06 PM |
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Okay Emily, just let me know if you need me. :-) |
Heidi |
6/1/2011 11:23:05 AM |
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Thanks Heidi. I'll see about finding you a kayak. I may have found a supply of support kayakers. Fingers crossed. |
Emily |
5/31/2011 7:03:26 PM |
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Thursday 1:30 ride from half-link |
blake |
5/31/2011 6:13:21 PM |
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Just because he isn't his own cheerleader, I will be. Ron, I think you get first prize for being the first to volunteer and being the best rider with "no skills". Anytime Ron says he has no skills on a mountain bike just smile and nod. |
Ed |
5/31/2011 12:07:22 PM |
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Fun weekend at the Spokane 24 hour mountain bike relay (The Woodstock of Mountain Bike Racing). Ed, Dave W, KROG and I managed 10th out of 22 teams in the open 4 person category. Challis, Grace and Chloe made up the support team. Awards were as follows: Best Cheer leader: Chloe, Best Garlic Pasta: Grace, Best Overall Coordinator and Support: Challis, Most improved lap times from last year: Ed, Best endurance bike race performance on 5K run training: Kathy, Best lap times with only a single chainring: Dave, Dumbest to be talked into going first again: Ron. |
Ron |
5/31/2011 10:28:06 AM |
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Emily~ I'll Kayak for you. I kayaked for Brandon last year. We'd have to find a kayak to borrow from someone though. I don't have my own. |
Heidi |
5/31/2011 10:20:55 AM |
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Tuesday TT if the roads are dry. |
A |
5/30/2011 11:30:52 PM |
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Goss: Temp 64, eleven of us enjoyed a nice swim.
Some of us will be back tomorrow at 1. |
j |
5/29/2011 3:41:41 PM |
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Anyone want to go to the Soaring Eagle Solstice Run July 21st with me? It's a thurs. 6:30 PM start, 5 or 10 mile. $25.00 Entry |
Heidi |
5/29/2011 10:47:26 AM |
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Lisa, is 1 pm a good time ... that is when I was planning on going. |
jjj |
5/29/2011 7:15:33 AM |
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Anyone swimming in Goss Lake tomorrow? (Sun.?) I'd love to go for it if I have company! |
Lisa |
5/28/2011 7:19:43 PM |
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That trail run listed above is at the usual place - Keller. I just managed to skip a box. |
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5/27/2011 9:17:54 PM |
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I'm still looking for whoever has my foot braces designed to help prevent plantar fasciitis. I loaned them to Arlene in Dec. She says they moved on to someone else in DSR. Need 'em back. Search you memories, please. |
Brandon |
5/27/2011 4:47:00 PM |
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If you were looking for kayak volunteers, who would you talk to first? For some reason this has been difficult. Thanks for any input. Oh, it's for the Open Water race in August. |
Emily |
5/27/2011 1:13:11 PM |
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B, all the other vids I have tried have been on the helmet... but going aero head down in the TT causes issues. I will keep playing with it. I do have all the records from the last couple years (and the book) but have not entered into the spreadsheet (actually I dont even think I know where a copy is). If you send it along (aaronr at z-pulley.com) I can enter them in... or I am happy to pass the data back to you. Oh, and I expect to see you out there next Tuesday! |
A |
5/26/2011 10:01:10 AM |
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Aaron, try mounting it on your helmet. That way your body will act as a shock absorber, and a primitive steadicam. Or you could probably fake up a steadicam arm substitute. thing 2: do you have last year's TT results loaded onto the Excel spreadsheet I emailed you? I'll do it if you don't, but I want to keep my file up to date. |
Brandon |
5/26/2011 1:13:39 AM |
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hey, doing an All Call, I leant my foot supports for sleeping out to Arlene, and she has thoughtfully passed then along to someone else in need. But who? I am in need again, do you have them, whoever you are? |
Brandon |
5/25/2011 10:09:18 PM |
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First try at mounting the cam on the aero bars for the TT. Gets pretty choppy on the chip-seal, but still kind of fun. Also the GPS track got borked. Will try again next time. http://contour.com/stories/dsr-timetrial-052411 |
A |
5/25/2011 8:56:42 PM |
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Tomorrow morning's Goss Lake Swim is canceled. Mid-week swims will begin the week after next, stay tuned. |
Emily |
5/25/2011 6:20:41 PM |
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Chum Run coming up Sunday, June 5th, 10am. Register on Park website or day of race. The emphasis is moving toward school age runners, especially elementary and middle school. We’re going deep with prizes for middles school - running shoe gift certificates for 1st and 2nd place boys and girls. Also, for the first time we have prizes for 1st place boy and girl elementary age runners, as Super Jock n Jill offered us 2 shoe certificates in youth size. Looking forward to seeing Pam’s girls with their new team shirts. If any of you Muk people know of some good middle or high school runners, send them over. |
Frazer |
5/24/2011 10:55:28 PM |
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Hi all,
On behalf of WAS organizing committee I invite you to register for the inaugural Whidbey Adventure Swim; 1.2 or 2.4 swim out of Langley Aug 20th. It opens at midnight tonight, if not already open. We have limited it to 50 swimmers this first year so don't wait to the last minute to register, unless, of course, you would rather help us out on race day. We will also need additional help as the event gets closer, so lets us know if and when you can help out.
Event web site: http://ow.swhidbey.org/whidbey-adventure-swim
Registration: https://www.clubassistant.com/club/meet_information.cfm?c=1729&smid=3093&CFID=8214704&CFTOKEN=9e6467b68165c563-145AE498-3048-DA0A-0DB13051712067DE Or get this off our web site if you don't like long URLs.
If you have any questions you can contact any of the following
Jean Fankhauser - Race Director
John de Wit - Artistic Director (best title I could think of ... he's doing a lot including the participant awards and helping our safety director)
Emily Prendergast - Safety Director
Jeff Jacobsen - Registration
Also Peter Oakley and Kurt Johnson have been and continue to provide their expertise and experience.
Contact any of us if interested in helping out.
Donation towards this even are also welcome.
This event is being sponsored by South Whidbey Parks and Aquatics Foundation.
Other sponsors are still needed.
Looking forward to seeing your registrations pour in ... don't wait too long. PNA has already advertised this event.
info@ow.swhidbey.org will get to us if you don't know our email addresses. |
Jeff |
5/24/2011 10:09:47 PM |
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But which tenth Peter? The left sleeve? Or the collar? |
Hugh Jim Bissel |
5/24/2011 2:55:04 PM |
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Just one of the many reasons we love Mr. Oakley. |
awwww |
5/24/2011 10:42:07 AM |
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Tip: At the moment, Active.com will not accept zero for a number of shirts to purchase with a Langley Half Marathon entry. It is a temporary programming problem and the race director is working on it. For the time being, if the system rejects zero shirts, enter "0.1" (as in, one tenth of a shirt) and it will round this down to zero and allow you to proceed with registration without a shirt. |
Peter |
5/24/2011 10:03:53 AM |
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Yes Al, but you get to wash the bagel down with really good beer. I'd forgotten that you don't need to bring water as it seems there's private aid stations every mile or so and the champagne stop at mile 6 which I decided woud be really good for my sore throat. (it was) That was tons of fun and I hope we can rent a spot again for next year. |
gma |
5/23/2011 4:41:54 PM |
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Come out to the TT tomorrow night. Weather forecast looks good! |
Peter |
5/23/2011 9:15:56 AM |
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Rhody Run Report. Perfect weather: overcast, a bit cool, no wind. Patricia persevered despite a head cold. Donnie, Linda, Nicole, Mary B and her mom Mary B, Rosie, Peter. Pedro pushed Naomi in a stroller. Mr Merrell arrived at the park as the gun went off but turned in a solid 7:16 pace. It was the farthest that Angus' daughter Wendy had ever ran. Thanks to Pat's family for the fun post race BBQ at Ft Worden. A 3 second PR for Peter, besting his 2002 performance, which he thought he was too old to beat. At the bagel table, they had cut the bagels up into quarters. Quarters! Who eats a quarter bagel? (Excepting Naomi.) 2010 Langley Half champ Ian came in 5th. Uli was 4th. The new ferry Chetzemoka has cool system for bicycles that words cannot do justice to. It has to be experienced to be believed. |
Al Lias |
5/22/2011 7:38:08 PM |
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Goss lake water temp is up to a balmy 63 degrees. We had a wonderful swim today. None of the four of us complained about it being too cold. Come join us next week. Sunday 1 pm. |
Jeff |
5/22/2011 4:45:42 PM |
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Thursday afternoon ride is planned to be a weekly event. 1:30 from Half-Link. |
blake |
5/22/2011 11:29:52 AM |
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Best ferry for the Rhody is the 8:45. Park and bike on. |
Norm dePlume |
5/21/2011 7:57:08 PM |
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Rhody Run anyone? I know Patricia is already over there, but was wondering if anyone else was headed over tomorrow morning and taking bikes. Peter and Linda? |
rosie |
5/21/2011 3:03:48 PM |
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Goss Lake Swim , Sunday @ 1:00 pm. pub access beach. |
orca bait |
5/21/2011 12:03:18 PM |
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Wow, that was fun! Road ride for those who wish to sleep in Saturday morning. 8AM from the soccer/RC flying fields I will do 3 repeats on each uphill segment of the Tuesday TT loop until someone joins me for more of the same or a different route! |
david welton |
5/20/2011 2:31:05 PM |
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Road ride 1 PM-Maxwelton/Campbell/Cultus Bay/French Rd TT loop |
david welton |
5/20/2011 12:23:11 PM |
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Sorry JB didn't open my computer till now. Dave saw your post and we rode back to your house. I think the Thursday long(ish) ride at 1:30 will be a regular. Call or E me and we'll arrainge a meet. |
blake |
5/19/2011 4:54:42 PM |
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Any dogsitters out there?! Alex's litter mate, Lizzie, needs company or a homestay next week while we do the Tour de Graduations (yes, that's plural). She's barely a year and a half, not too obedient but VERY cute and playful. Let us know at buklow at whidbey dot com. |
jb again |
5/19/2011 7:04:20 AM |
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Blake, post your route. I leave the Elementary School at 1:30 and could meet you on the road. |
jb |
5/19/2011 7:00:37 AM |
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Ride Thursday 1:30 Half Link. Come on JB,A,B*,Dave,Frazer and anyone else who can ditch work. |
blake |
5/17/2011 5:36:46 PM |
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Ride Thursday 1:30 Half Link. Come on JB, Frazer,A,B*,David and anyone else who can ditch work, let's ride.
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blake |
5/17/2011 5:34:23 PM |
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TT tomorrow... hope to see some folks out to ride. |
A |
5/16/2011 8:06:59 PM |
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Nice running Frank. And congrats to everyone who beat the bridge (and the rain) yesterday! |
Ron |
5/16/2011 5:48:39 PM |
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2 out of 160
gender place: 25 out of 2046
time: 28:55
pace: 5:50
Whose results are these, do you suppose? Beat the Bridge today seemed to be all about the kids and the rain (both noteworthy), but while we were paying attention to these, Frank snuck in quite a race. Pretty sweet. |
Rosie |
5/15/2011 8:53:51 PM |
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Nice showing from the DSR Junior runners (Phoebe, Elizabeth, Alex, Will and Maxfield + Pam, Rosie, Gil, Frank, Patricia and Erin) today at Beat the Bridge...we all beat it, got soaking wet, and then ate some yummy breakfast at Louisa's! Congratulations to Patricia and Maxfield Friedman who ran their first 8 K ever!! They are hooked and can't wait for the Chum Run in a couple weeks! Right on!! |
Erin |
5/15/2011 4:12:51 PM |
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Note earlier start time for regular Saturday morning run due to baseball/golf happenings. |
Rosie |
5/13/2011 9:02:14 PM |
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I can recommend a physical therapist, I believe he calls himself a manual therapist but he's not a chiropractor. Phil Renninger has an office in Oak Harbor and lives in Coupeville. His office phone is 675-9030. I don't recall the name of his business but he helped me with a strained muscle last spring and has worked on several other DSR folks. |
Kurt J |
5/13/2011 7:38:50 PM |
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j |
5/13/2011 7:26:29 PM |
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Anybody have a recommendation for a good chiropractor? |
p |
5/13/2011 8:44:41 AM |
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Any interest in a Saturday morning road to the prairie, leaving about 7:30 to 8:30 or so, as to return by 11:30 is? |
david welton |
5/12/2011 8:50:54 AM |
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Dan/Bobo, Will definitely be checking out our new multi-sport store. Sounds like they are also sponsoring their own team and offering coaching. What a great resource in our neighborhood! |
Ron |
5/11/2011 6:26:57 PM |
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Long (ish) ride tomorrow, Thursday,
start Freeland Park 1pm. Optional short transition run after
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blake |
5/11/2011 10:59:33 AM |
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Re: Endurance Sports NW multisport store in Muk. In a way it's a grandchild of DSR. I've always felt our Muk group fell under the umbrella of you S.Whidbey endurance freaks and your insane approach to the endurance lifestyle. Then Grant and Jennifer Harrington join up with us on this side of the water and next thing we know they are organizing teams around the NW and now have a store. Hope you stop by the next time you are driving through. Hours for now are 10 to 6 Wed—Friday and during the day on Sat (but I don't recall those times). |
Bob |
5/11/2011 8:28:07 AM |
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Two brave souls kicked it on the TT course tonight... almost lost a lung... but man did it feel good to ride in the sun. Lets just hope we get another sunny Tuesday before July so we can do it again! |
A |
5/10/2011 7:12:40 PM |
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today only, 50% discount on fremont 5k entry fee ($15) if you register online www.fremont5k.com. it's a fun, fast, flat course. it's on a friday evening (10 June). AND they have a beer garden. what more could you want? |
kpr |
5/10/2011 6:56:25 PM |
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There's a new multisport store in Mukilteo (Endurance Sports Northwest), located at 4201 Russell Road Suite 3 (behind the lawnmower shop and just south of the canine daycare on the Speedway). Our good friend Grant and his wife Jennifer will have their official opening tomorrow. Coaching services are available, as well as computrainer sessions, etc. etc. There's also a cool lounge to just hang out, drink coffee, and watch Ironman or le Tour. Check it out! |
Dan (Muk) |
5/10/2011 4:00:53 PM |
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I am going to try to be back on the Rock and ready to ride the TT course tomorrow at 6pm... most likely just self timing and getting the legs back, but would love some company. Looks like it might be the first (and only?) sunny Tuesday this spring. |
A |
5/9/2011 10:01:58 AM |
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Thanks Kurt. I would change it but i work till noon. Keep me posted and maybe I can join the next time. |
Emily |
5/6/2011 8:50:27 PM |
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Slow to moderately slow ride leaving from Half-link on Mother's day - Sunday. We will wait at intersections and hilltops to re-group. Rain or shine =) Should be about 1.5 to 2 hours. Probably on the shorter side cuz it's Mother's day. See you there! |
gretchen |
5/6/2011 7:15:14 PM |
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I'm going to take a short dip in Holmes Harbor this Sunday. Big low tides in the afternoon make this a morning swim. Emily, if you can swing Sunday morning maybe you can change the swim to Holmes Harbor. Temperature today is 56 but expect somewhere between 54 to 56. All are welcome to join me, a hot tub is ready after the swim. 9:00am Sunday morning. |
Kurt J |
5/6/2011 6:56:35 PM |
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Well, now I know where to catch up with everyone. Post run Sundays at Useless Bay Coffee! If anybody's doing the Rhody Run me and the family have a spot Saturday night in one of the officers quarters. Always room to crash (sleeping bag/floor) and also to stash bags for the race. May be get together for a post race meal? Who's going? Let me know fetch@whidbey.com 321-2377. Also, swimmer Jeff..I need to talk to you about bees and Arlene I'm in your hood right now and have seen you running. Give me a buzz/email and maybe we can go together sometime. Is it Spring yet? |
gma |
5/5/2011 2:45:57 PM |
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I have your gloves orca bait. |
the crazy lady |
5/5/2011 12:22:20 PM |
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I'll give it a try on Sunday. Sat. no go. anybody got gloves.... brrrrr. |
orca bait |
5/5/2011 11:39:01 AM |
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I need a lake swimming buddy this weekend. Either before 2 pm on Saturday or after noon Sunday. Any takers? I'm thinking Goss, once around. |
Emily P |
5/5/2011 11:07:13 AM |
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Ride tomorrow, Thursday, 2pm Half Link |
blake |
5/4/2011 11:20:46 AM |
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Nice job by our boy wonder (that's in lower case, because he still has some more training to do to get upper cased) at Eugene. Looks like what with being sick and all for most of the last 16 weeks he got just enough training to get him to 16 or 17 miles on pace for sub-2:55 before the wheels came off. And he has some strength that boy wonder since he still finished at a respectable pace, without even walking all that much. So, boy wonder, sign up for Skagit Flats with granola boy and let's recycle that training plan and not get all sick and whiny this time (you know we still love you). And we'll go through half in 1:25 and change, then, using that set of 12 solid 62-mile weeks we're going to do between now and then, take a run at 2:50. Represent. |
Matt |
5/2/2011 9:57:06 PM |
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Ride tomorrow, Tuesday, 1 pm Half Link |
blake |
5/2/2011 5:58:43 PM |
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Fat Salmon registration update - Early in day two and already there are over 133 registered. I think the max is 350? |
jjj |
5/2/2011 10:30:02 AM |
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Of course. Isn't everyone going to swim Fat Salmon this year? |
jeff |
5/2/2011 8:36:16 AM |
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I've registered for Fat Salmon. Hope you have too! |
krista |
5/1/2011 7:08:20 PM |
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Does anyone know of a good quality liquid multi vitamin for women? |
Heidi |
5/1/2011 11:01:36 AM |
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For those runners looking for a new challenge.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oe3St1GgoHQ |
Ed |
4/30/2011 7:39:48 AM |
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Rosie's birthday run 7:05 Saturday Keller/Edgewood trail!! |
erin |
4/29/2011 9:59:17 PM |
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Maybe it's a Maine thing - once a Maine girl. always a Maine girl. Check out this blurb from a New Hampshire newspaper about Maine's top woman finisher, ACROSS THE BORDER — Two of Maine's top runners were first from their state — Robert Gomez of Saco, who finished in 2:24:18, and Sheri Piers of Falmouth, who finished in 2:39:23. What was interesting about Piers' run was her complaining about the heat. It was a windy day but the temperature seemed comfortable. That's why I was surprised to hear Piers tell me at the finish line that the heat had been a problem for her.
That makes me feel better. :) |
rosie |
4/24/2011 9:18:57 PM |
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For sale: New Balance Minimus Trail shoes women's 8.5. I love them but they are just a tad too small. This is the brand new version released in March with the vibram sole. Lightweight and flexible. Yummy! They tend to run small. Hardly worn. Bought them for $100.00, will sell them for $80.00. makana@whidbey.com |
Annabet |
4/24/2011 6:07:59 PM |
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Goss lake is ready for swimming. Temp was a balmy 54 degrees. Was really nice. |
SF wimp redeemed |
4/24/2011 5:56:05 PM |
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Rabbity duties are keeping me longer in America, won't be back in time for swim :( |
B* |
4/24/2011 10:33:16 AM |
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RC flying 7:45 AM/8AM Road ride from the soccer fields for 90 minutes, then photograph Clinton egghunt 11AM, Bailey Corner Store artshow, Save the Whale parade |
david welton |
4/23/2011 6:05:33 AM |
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Interesting you can still tell who is who with the alter egos. |
Emily |
4/22/2011 5:32:48 PM |
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So much for decisiveness. Okay 1 pm Goss. We'll know who is coming when we get there. See you Sunday! |
Emily |
4/22/2011 5:32:16 PM |
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let's stick to the 1 pm start time at goss lake, otherwise me no go. I gotta get a hunk of animal in the oven. please??? |
salted herring |
4/22/2011 2:59:42 PM |
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After the conference last month, I think it's safe to say "Wet suits are optional." Would 2 pm work better? You know, cold water is good for the joints and muscle aches, just saying . . . |
Emily |
4/22/2011 9:32:53 AM |
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Do we know the water temp? If it's too warm we could always move the swim to Goss or the sound.
Do you think we will need wet suits?
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SF wimp |
4/22/2011 8:12:11 AM |
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uhm. that's crazy, Em. Where, public launch? ...totally bonkers. Any idea of the temp? ...no one in their right mind... dammitall, okay, bunny permitting, but it's a long way back from my Eostre shagilligans, so, ferry willing. ...dangit, this is as bad as a double dog dare, but you knew that, dincha? A little later would work better for me, if no other village idiot is interested... um. now I have to sign this don't I? |
Brandon |
4/21/2011 11:49:51 PM |
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Sunday April 24, 1 pm Deer Lake Swim. It will be fast, it will be fun and it will be cold. Come if you want the rush. |
Emily |
4/20/2011 10:22:04 AM |
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Congrats to our island contingent who represented at Boston! Looked like a great day to run! and if you get NW runner, check out Peter and Matt on page 44 smiling as they run up the hill at mile 20 of the Seattle Marathon! |
erin |
4/19/2011 8:21:21 PM |
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Kurt Warwick finished in the top 25 from washington state in the boston marathon with a time of 2:47:13! Congratulations! |
david welton |
4/19/2011 9:43:37 AM |
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Last minute road ride... today (Monday) at 3:30 starting at Simms house. |
A |
4/18/2011 2:54:24 PM |
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Rosie - here's the only way to run a negative split at Boston if you're like you (or me). Find someone to talk to in the first mile, someone interesting enough to have a conversation with who is also running at a pace that makes you slow down to continue the conversation. Slow enough that you think to yourself 'self, this is way too slow'. That's the perfect conversation, with yourself, and the perfect pace, for yourself, so you've found the perfect conversation, with the other person, to be in. Carry on that conversation, even if it nearly kills you, to 10 miles. Then go. And run with a feeling like you have to make up all the time you lost in that first 10. Pick people off all the way through Wellesley. Get to that first climb from the Newton T station ad start passing people even more quickly. Hit the top at Boston U and then really start passing people on the downhill. Then pick out a T to chase on the flats and run after it as if your life depended on catching it. |
Matt |
4/17/2011 10:33:11 PM |
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Megan, do you think it is big enuf for me? You are quite a bit smaller than me... |
Arlene |
4/17/2011 7:55:39 PM |
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Go Rosie, Go! |
Heidi |
4/17/2011 4:46:10 PM |
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I will start slowly; I will start slowly; I will start slowly... |
rosie |
4/17/2011 7:34:14 AM |
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only because i needed to get back for baseball pictures...have a great race!!! |
erin |
4/16/2011 9:35:23 PM |
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You're going even earlier without me? :) |
rosie |
4/16/2011 6:24:37 PM |
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Note the 5 minute earlier start time and change of meeting place - Goldsmith. Good luck Rosie!!!! |
Challis |
4/15/2011 9:47:30 PM |
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I have a Blue Seventy Reaction long sleeve wetsuit--got it 2-3 years ago, worn only a handful of times (I prefer my sleeveless).
Size Womens Medium. 75$ or best offer.
email to megnbri@whidbey.net if interested. |
Megan |
4/13/2011 3:29:57 PM |
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Thanks everybody. Me and my hernia are in passable shape. Thank god and Jeff Renner for all this excellent training weather. But if you've been paying attention or driven down Maxwelton in the past 6 months, you know that big huzzahs should be directed toward Kathy Hein: 2:11 and small change, who knocked off her first 1/2 Marathon as a training run for her first full. |
Second place Frank |
4/12/2011 8:04:06 PM |
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Congrats Beth and Frank! Well done! |
Gretchen |
4/11/2011 8:51:29 PM |
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Frank's time was 1:21! Wow. Nice return. |
Ron |
4/11/2011 3:13:46 PM |
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Great day of racing today at the Whidbey Half Marathon. On a very windy and cold day Frank came very close to his PR time and came in 8th overall for the men and 2nd for master men. Way to show em. He paced the top woman for the race, providing a good draft and grining broadly as the girls chased him around the course. Beth J ran ran her first half marathon ever at the age of...well that's not important but she finished with a solid pace. I spotted Laura Reed on the course and there were a few other south enders as well. Your reporter was support and coat handler at the finish. |
Ray Suarez |
4/10/2011 9:44:26 PM |
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congratulations Ruth! |
jdw |
4/6/2011 5:33:06 PM |
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Congrats to Dan and Marilyn, who's daughter Ruth made a film documentary a few years ago on the aspirations of Olympic Women Ski Jumpers and their attempt to have IOC allow them to compete in the Olympics. This just in:http://www.npr.org/2011/04/06/135175087/ioc-to-allow-womens-ski-jumping-in-2014-olympics
Yea! |
jdeWit |
4/6/2011 5:32:20 PM |
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Congrats Don! |
Ron and Gretchen |
4/5/2011 11:36:53 PM |
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Brandon! Where the heck are you?! Call me!
360-969-5059 |
Hammer |
4/5/2011 11:14:16 AM |
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ask your self, "are you lucky?" Well, you can be, as Sunday April 24 approaches, you'll be asking yourself, "Am I lucky?" Stayed tuned. |
Orca Bait |
4/4/2011 5:19:48 PM |
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Whadoyoumean, FAKE!!!?????>>&%$*##@^! |
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4/3/2011 9:13:21 PM |
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First time on the road bike with the video cam today. Here is a short 3 minute clip with some up, flat and down... complete with a Welton fake fart. Wind noise becomes an issue on the road but still pretty fun... http://contour.com/stories/sills-road |
Helmet Cam |
4/3/2011 7:08:48 PM |
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Don Heggenes finished the Yakima River Canyon Marathon, his first, in 3:49. Awesome showing. He has the bug. Matt C |
Matt C |
4/2/2011 1:47:57 PM |
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fly/ride from the soccer fields at about 9:15. The sun is peeking out! I hope someone can join me.... |
david welton |
4/2/2011 8:25:16 AM |
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Hey all,
I lost a stripped wool ibex hat while running trails the other day. Nick and I were parked on keller rd. I think it may have fell out on coyote trail or perhaps on the saratoga loop when i was shedding layers. pls give a call if you find it. 360-540-1345.
Happy trails! :-)
Seth |
Seth |
3/30/2011 8:32:55 PM |
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Challis, if on second thought you need to change the time for tomorrow morning, just let me know - or repost. |
rosie |
3/25/2011 7:08:23 PM |
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Good question Chalis. He set a new pr in his 14th marathon by 40 seconds. He raced 27 thou for the ronald macdonald house charity |
david welton |
3/24/2011 9:59:12 AM |
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I wonder how fast he may have been without those 30 days at McDonald's. Good thing he didn't have a heart attack during the race, or it would have been attributed to "running too far" is not healthy for you. |
Challis |
3/24/2011 7:05:53 AM |
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oh, Kelly Gneiting weighe 405 pounds or so at the beginning of the LA marathon. |
david welton |
3/24/2011 6:06:30 AM |
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Kelly Gneiting of Idaho/Arizona also likes McDonalds, and has been known to eat EIGHT Big Macs at a time. He is the American Sumo wrestling champion for 2005, and finished the LA marathon in 9 hours and 49 minutes. He says his feet hurt. He also says "the man who grips the plow and looks back is not fit to enter the kingdom of the lord."
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david welton |
3/24/2011 6:05:28 AM |
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David, I think he has terrible taste in food! |
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3/23/2011 10:49:37 PM |
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Greetings from sunny(mostly) So-Cal. Does anyone have any knowledge or personal experience with prolotherapy? I'm considering it as a last gasp surgery avoidance for my torn rotator cuff. |
gma |
3/23/2011 1:45:35 PM |
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Joe D'Amico of Palatine Indiana finished 29th in the LA marathon with a time of 2 hours and 36 minutes after eating 3 meals a day at McDonalds for thirty days prior to the race. So, what do you think about that?
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david welton |
3/23/2011 1:15:19 PM |
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Rosie, here's one more. It's a perfect interval session bailout course if you get to the track and can't run there for whatever reason. http://www.usatf.org/events/courses/maps/showMap.asp?courseID=WA09028MW. Exactly 500 meters, so a perfect place to do track sim in a very forgiving straight line. |
Matt |
3/22/2011 9:47:20 PM |
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Thanks, Matt and David and Julie (who sent me an idea via email). My runs between now and my next mile repeat session will now have new purpose as I search for all the nail heads and gates and power poles that Matt can list as if they are obvious reference points. |
rosie |
3/22/2011 9:26:52 PM |
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A day late and a dollar short as usual, but there are flat(ish) miles for intervals marked on just about every road around Langley and Clinton. You just have to know where the marks are. One you can run for intervals in both directions is from the Zimmerman Road entrance (Langley side) to the telephone switching post near the entrance to East Fallview Ln on your left as you run towards Langley. Another is from the chain link fence at the entrance to the Trillium clearcut along Brooks Hill Rd. just before you enter Langley, around St. Hubert's and back out on Saratoga Rd. to home plate of the baseball field on your right as you run out of town. In neither place will they think you're crazy running intervals at odd hours -- on the former section you're either late to the ferry or you missed the bus coming off the ferry, and on the latter you're late to church for most of the way in both directions. Or you're running as fast as you can away from Catholic Mass. |
Matt |
3/22/2011 9:09:01 PM |
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Rosie, I have measured the outside perimeter at the soccerfields off Langley road with a GPS during my infrequent jogs. It is 0.67 miles, but heavily dependent on your cut through the stand of trees to the northwest corner. I bet 2 and a half laps around the large rectangle north of the pavillion would be about a mile. |
david welton |
3/22/2011 7:29:18 AM |
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Any suggestions where I can run 1 mile repeats tomorrow afternoon, preferably somewhere in Langley or Freeland? There are high school soccer games at the track during my window of opportunity. |
Rosie |
3/21/2011 10:05:36 PM |
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Chuckanut report. PRs for Charlie and Candice, I think. Nina did a lot of miles but not all of the course. I got the impression that was her intention all along. To do it as a long workout, but not 50k long. The weather was perfect. No precip, some sun, not too cold or too hot. There was prize money for the first time this year, and a bonus for breaking the course record. This brought a lot of big names to the race. The top three guys all broke the previous record and the top female broke the women's record too. I rolled my ankle very badly at about mile 8 or 9 on a fast downhill section after Fragrance Lake. I had to just stand there for several minutes before I could put any weight on it at all. It was quite painful. Then I limped the next mile into aid station 2 and dropped out. I couldn't see going another 21 miles on it. At the time I was not 100% sure I made the right decision but today the ankle is black and blue and swollen so now I am sure. Aid station 2 is next to a fire road, and it happened that Krissy Moehl the race director was there with her car and about to drive back to the start/finish. So I spent some time with her on the drive back which was fun/interesting. Then I hung out at the HQ building for a while and saw the top finishers come in. They looked like they were finishing a 10k - fast and smooth. |
Peter |
3/20/2011 9:18:17 PM |
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Yes, race report, please! Found early results at BuDu racing, but they clearly don't tell the whole story. Nice job, Charlie, Bob, Candice. Peter??? False start? :) Did you peel that thing that is just begging to be peeled off the back of your number? Nina, I don't see your name. Does that mean you're running with me tomorrow? |
rosie |
3/19/2011 9:37:42 PM |
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Chuckanut report please! |
Ron |
3/19/2011 5:34:47 PM |
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Have a great race Chuckanutters!! or should I say Chuckinmudders....think it is going to be a bit muddy on the backside. Enjoy! |
erin |
3/19/2011 6:00:14 AM |
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Snowshoeing, Rocky Mountain Park, 10,000 foot elevation, 3 hours out an back, 1000 foot elevation gain, Saturday 10:00 AM |
david welton |
3/18/2011 5:29:20 PM |
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Doug Fulton needs volunteers for a track meet this Thursday. If you can make it, email him or show up at the track around 3:30 - warun@whidbey.com |
Frazer |
3/15/2011 3:08:59 PM |
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Unfortunately, I have been battling a few injuries and have only a few 2 hour runs under my belt. I worry that running the 60k would more likely result in injury than in successful completion uninjured. I think I will scrap this race and hope I get back to it for another one later in the season. (drats!) |
kristan |
3/15/2011 2:55:32 AM |
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Kristan, don't you have a race or did a race, too? The race was beautiful but at mile 20 I thought, I could see those waterfalls without running 31.5 miles! I always have those talks with myself when I get tired and realize I should have trained more but boy, is the feeling at the finish line one of amazing accomplishment. |
erin |
3/13/2011 8:44:10 PM |
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Anyone want to share a ride to Chuckie next Sat? I'm willing to either drive or ride. If we put 4+ in a vehicle (at least 2 must be runners), we can park right at the start/finish. Also, Linda might like to drive/ride up a little later in the morning. Email: firstinitiallastname@whidbey.com or call, I'm in the book. |
Peter |
3/13/2011 5:23:33 PM |
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Thanks Rosie ... couple good ones there. The barefoot runner one I especially liked. They help explain why most folks give me this strange look when I start talking about swimming. |
Jeff |
3/13/2011 3:23:27 PM |
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see below. add exclamation points as desired. rock on. |
!!b |
3/12/2011 11:23:30 PM |
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Congrats to all those who partook in the gorge waterfalls 50k! Thanks to those putting on the race. Pretty amazing results, DSR! |
kristan |
3/12/2011 10:39:53 PM |
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Hill intervals, French Rd, 11:15 |
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3/11/2011 9:06:40 AM |
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Pretty funny, Rosie! You can talk biking and swimming and tri'ing the same way (-: |
Arlene |
3/10/2011 9:24:59 PM |
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cw5MHsO-JI8&feature=related
To hear what we sound like to people who don't run. :) |
rosie |
3/10/2011 9:07:56 PM |
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oops, I hit the 8 key instead of the 6. Aug 6th is whidtri I knew that. |
b |
3/10/2011 7:44:39 PM |
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RAMROD: the lottery is open for this Northwest Classic, Which for Once, is not two days before Whidbey Tri. RAMROD is Thursday July 28th. Our tri is Aug. 8th. I've always wanted to, haven't you? This year's our chance! |
*Brandon |
3/10/2011 7:42:25 PM |
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Wanted: House sitter for North Cascades Basecamp in Mazama. My brother & his family are going out of town and need someone to watch their house at the Basecamp. The Lodge will be closed, need someone to hang with the dog and chickens and transcribe phone messages to email. March 16-April 8. Lodge sits on the xc ski trail and they've had 2 feet of snow in the last 10 days! FUN! Call 509-996-2334. If you're interested in this awesome opportunity for free lodging in the Methow! Lisa |
Lisa |
3/10/2011 2:58:32 PM |
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"...races are the only realistic opportunities I have to safely explore the deepest layers of my physical and mental character. Running as much as I do is a lifestyle, and racing with others is a celebration of that lifestyle, a public and collaborative expression of the thousands of hours spent honing a specific craft and art. Without the consistency and discipline of my daily running ritual, however, these depths would never be accessible, so in the mundane habit is where the true work is done. " - Anton Krupicka
I liked this. May you enjoy some of your mundane habit today. |
Bobo |
3/10/2011 9:58:30 AM |
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TT's on Tuesday nights... and yes, start your engines... the fun is about to start |
700c |
3/8/2011 10:21:25 AM |
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Daylight savings time starts this weekend! Monday night TT can not be far away!! |
david welton |
3/8/2011 9:21:11 AM |
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I send thanks on behalf of the still-rattled people of Chc, NZ. We, and by that I mean You, helped to raise more than $38,000nz [$28,500us] all of which went straight into the Red Cross' bank account in Christchurch. Ta, as they say here, meaning Thanks. |
B |
3/7/2011 1:43:40 AM |
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Looks like they will let just about anyone out on the trails these days... http://contour.com/stories/dsr-runners-march-6th-2011 |
29er |
3/6/2011 8:55:29 PM |
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Blake, the only thing that weekend is the start of Spring Break. |
erin |
3/6/2011 12:18:53 AM |
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9am Sunday Mt bike ride at Keller. We have no real plan other than have fun... so only join if you don't mind total chaos, no real leader, and most likely many changes in the plan. Probably 2 hours... but who knows... |
29er |
3/5/2011 7:40:20 PM |
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French Road hill intervals, 9 am |
david welton |
3/5/2011 8:16:29 AM |
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A heap of thanks to the 'wet ones' for supporting Krissy's Swim for Earthquake relief.via the NZ Red Cross We squeezed $460 outa dem Speedos, and it looks like some more will dribble in, thanks a bunch to all who helped! |
jdeWit |
3/3/2011 4:26:54 PM |
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We are planning to show "Hood to Coast" a documentary about that relay race April 2 &3 @ the 5 o'clock shows at The Clyde. Are there any races that weekend that would conflict? Please advise blakew@whidbey.com |
blake |
3/3/2011 12:54:22 PM |
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Sometimes it is not all about the competition. This weekend's swim, planned, organized, advertised and delivered in the space of 2 days, was one of those events that would be difficult to repeat. The rules? Swim kindly with consideration to your fellow swimmers. This is not a race. Aggressive swimmers will be pulled from the race. So, I started with the second wave, behind groups of kids all swimming next shoulder to shoulder, men and women who thought they could make 1km, but not much more, as well as the seasoned swimmers. I swam for enjoyment and thought about how lucky I am to have friends like all of you. Lucky that I am not in Chch, that my body is able to enjoy such a morning with 600 others all with the same end in mind. It was a lovely start to my day. Thank you, John, for letting me know it was happening. Love to you all. Be well. btw: I will send an email to the NZ Ocean Swim series about all of you. Thank you for your donations. |
kristan |
2/25/2011 4:15:38 PM |
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Thanks John for the swim heads-up, we are just back, about to go rinse the salt water off. Over 600 swimmers showed up on very short notice, plus hundreds of spectators, on a beautiful sunny morning at the seaside. Olympians, World and National Champions, Surfers, Grannies, Tattooed teens, and entire kids swim teams corralled by their coaches were in attendance. Make sure not to get in front of them! The water temperature was extremely comfortable, above 72F, maybe even 75F. The water texture, smooth, slippery and forgiving. Wetsuits slightly predominated, but like the Whidbey contingent, roughly 50-50. The atmosphere relaxed and quiet. After a 40 minute delay to allow everyone possible to arrive, park, and donate, there was a period of respectful silence and contemplation, then the littlest kids had a 200m swim right through the shore break. Tiny little tykes struggling heroically alongshore getting pounded by waves much bigger than they were. Raise 'em tough here, they do. Then there was meant to be 4 waves, 5 minutes apart, but 4 minutes after the first wave, they just sent everyone else straggling off. The official distance at the start was 1k. 300 meters out east, with the sunrise still off to the southeast, 400 meters south, then back to the giant Norfolk pine at the finish. The official distance at the finish was 1400m. Don't know where the extra 400 meters fits in. Tall 2 meter cylindrical orange buoys at the 2 corners, patrolled gratis by the local surf rescue club on longboards. At the start, wading out, several large rock trippers, so just lay out and swim shallow. Water was glorious. Amount raised TBA later, Kristen will tell you where to send your donations, and, by the way, they were very surprised to hear we had learned of the swim via friends stateside, and very touched by your willingness to contribute. I relay their thanks along with my own. |
Brandon |
2/25/2011 2:11:32 PM |
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Vollbrechts are in! Go Krissy go! |
Ron and Gretchen |
2/25/2011 8:32:17 AM |
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Okay mates, start your own envelope, stuff with some cash from friends,Catch up with me later on the deposit methodology. I will most likely speak/write her sometime later today, before she goes off for the swim, I understand Krissy has a Bank acct. here in Langley, so most likely that is where it'll be depoed. Thanks for the contributions towards those folks in need. go krissy. |
jdwit |
2/25/2011 7:44:31 AM |
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Okay Mates, let's see what we can do for some help dollar wise towards quake victims in Christchurch. Kristan going to do the hard part, (see earlier post) let's see if we can do our part to show some support. I will go down to US Bank, and see about a account for her,Or just send me your contribution, I will check with her the best way to get it there. Maybe a electronic transfer, to a swift account. anybody got any suggestions?
Go Krissy! |
JdWit |
2/24/2011 9:10:33 PM |
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John, You are on! I will swim for the quake tomorrow! |
kristan |
2/24/2011 8:12:47 PM |
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note to the witty jd, I just passed the word on to K @ work, I'll betcha we both go. But as it is Friday evening here, the start is only 15 hours and 15 minutes away. Tonight she's off getting Criquet lessons, evidently something vital to her work environment. But I'm sure we shall go. Heck, she's gotta, 'cos I drive all funny, so she's gotta at least take me. |
Brandon |
2/24/2011 7:49:26 PM |
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Rhody Run early bird registration pricing ends Feb 28 (this coming Monday). On March 1, the price goes up five clams. |
Peter |
2/24/2011 8:00:01 AM |
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Krissy, if you do this, I'll rally the troops here for some dough:
I got this from the face book site for NZ Open water swim series:
100% OF FUNDS RAISED ON THE DAY WILL BE DONATED TO THE CANTERBURY EARTHQUAKE APPEAL
What: 1km Ocean Swim
When: Sign-up from 7:30am with approximate start time of 8:00am this Saturday 26th February
Where: Gather at Milford Beach Reserve, Craig Road, Milford, Auckland. See map here
Who: Anyone who can competently swim 1km or wants to attend as a non-swimmer and donate funds
Cost: Cash donations for the Canterbury Earthquake Appeal of any amount - please dig deep. NB: Cash donations only
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JdWit |
2/23/2011 4:19:23 PM |
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FYI, I had subscribed to the open water series in NZ, called 'State New Zealand Ocean Swim Series', they had to cancel their Corsair Classic,to be held this coming weekend, due to the earthquake. I contacted the organizer, and on our behalf, SoWhid O/W Swimmies, wished them condolences, and wished a hopeful recovery. You can facebook them at above. |
jdWit |
2/23/2011 9:37:57 AM |
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For those interested not on K's facebook, here is an interesting site that shows just how much the ground has been and is still shaking in Christchurch, which is just about as far away from us here in Auckland as California from you all. http://www.christchurchquakemap.co.nz/ |
Brandon |
2/23/2011 1:11:18 AM |
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From K yesterday on facebook: "I am in Auckland, far from the earthquake. Close enough to be on alert for possible Christchurch Hospital evacuees. Life goes on while tragedies unfold. Perspective shifts, though the earth is still here." |
Aaron |
2/22/2011 7:04:43 PM |
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There has been a big quake in Christchurch, NZ. K is in Auckland, right? That's several hundred km away. |
Peter |
2/22/2011 6:56:54 PM |
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I thought yesterday's ride was EVOLVED! Ten cyclists showed up despite a posted three hour ride during 35 degree weather and 20 mph winds. Wow! There is a future for the peloton on this island! I am a better person already for matching the brisk pace established by Ron, and I wisely dropped out before frostbite set in, with no audible shouts of derision from the pack. I had a nice 80 minute workout. The secret to a successful group ride that attracts is to be inclusive. Those who wish a 4 hour ride can ride with less ambitious people for 90 minutes then take off. So.....to be specific, without scaring people away.....I get cold this time of year, and my weakness is hills. I will therefore be doing hill intervals twice weekly for the next 6 weeks on French Road. They have already started. It is a solid 60-75 workout that is finished before i freeze and benefits my overall conditioning without jeopardizing my "goal" of staying this side of the sod for anther year at least. So join me tomorrow at 11:30 AM at Maxwelton beach. If you want to go longer, go after! Don't worry about the number of repeats, the duration of climbing will be 40 minutes period..The duration and speed will increase for me during March, but do your own workout! I will generally be doing this Thursday afternoons and Sundays mornings. So come on over, ride with old friends and make new friends! In April I will start short time trials. |
david welton |
2/20/2011 3:36:24 PM |
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Nice outline below, Kurt. Don't forget you can explain the ride in the Notes/Detail section of the Training Events. In the What section you can put "easy, moderate..." or just post in the Our Thoughts section. |
Erin |
2/20/2011 1:09:59 PM |
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Wow, what a group showed up for the ride this morning, something like 10 people despite temps in the 30's. Big groups are fun although I think we devolved quite a ways away from the 3 hour pace that was posted. This can be a problem for folks who decide not to come again because they expected to stay together for the ride. So I suggest we can improve our rides in several ways. Post the type of ride you want to lead by pace (easy, moderate, brisk, pure hammerheads), time or distance you want to go, type of terrain if needed(if you want to do all hills for example), or type of workout you want to do (sets of intervals, for example). The person who posts is the ride leader and takes the responsibilty for communicating the ride details to the group, may need to control the pace and decide on regrouping. As a general format it is good to ride easy for the first 15 to 20 minutes with everyone together for a warm-up, then be clear after this if and where we re-group (by stopping or circling back), and how the ride will proceed. With 3 or 4 people a ride is pretty simple but to encourage more people to ride with us and to handle big groups like today we need to be a bit more organized. |
Kurt J |
2/19/2011 8:13:51 PM |
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Body Glide in stock @ Half Link. |
Ed |
2/16/2011 10:31:07 AM |
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It was the dog days of winter on my solo run today. A beautiful Doberman adopted me as a running partner from Muk Coffee. I did repeats back and forth from Crawford to Coles trying to ditch him, but he was too swift. I finally gave up and drove to Goldsmith to run Saratoga to the trails when a flurry of fur came after me, and not in a good way. Lucky none of you decided to join. It wasn't a smooth run. |
gma |
2/13/2011 4:18:38 PM |
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Gorge Waterfalls 50k in Cascade Locks, OR (just east of Portland) is almost full! And it is going to be one of the most scenic 50ks in the pnw with 10+ incredible waterfalls and magical mossy hillsides. Are you in yet?!? http://gorgewaterfalls50k.blogspot.com/ |
Candice |
2/12/2011 11:13:58 PM |
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7:30 early start posted above is at Keller |
rosie |
2/12/2011 6:35:13 PM |
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Too long to post under training events: Your twisted ankle sister needs a little more road time. Leaving Mukilteo Coffee on Crawford at 9am Sunday. 10K loop with many opportunities for longer. Muk Coffee trails to Coles, up Brooks Hill and back to start for 10K or head over to Saratoga and head into trails at Saratoga Trails Rd. or further to parking lot. Trails to Goldsmith then over to Brooks Hill and Crawford to home base.
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gma |
2/11/2011 12:14:44 PM |
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Mt Bike ride today (Thurs 2/10/11) at 3:30pm... starting at Goldsmith. 1-1.5 hrs. |
Aaron |
2/10/2011 12:13:15 PM |
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It's the southern Hemisphere. Vowels often go contrari-clockwise. |
Brondan |
2/8/2011 2:34:47 PM |
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No, but I like the idea of naming someone Brain. |
Pancreas |
2/8/2011 1:44:21 PM |
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My brother, Damon, asks if any swimmers out there have heard of a coach in Seattle named Brain Williams Davis? |
Brandon |
2/7/2011 4:52:46 PM |
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nicely done Heather and Aaron. U R doing it rite! but did you wear your helmet cam? lots of times here I wish I had one to share some of this with you guys. |
*B |
2/6/2011 11:39:17 AM |
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Right on Aaron and Heather!! Vacation revolving around a race....you have been DownSounded!! |
erin |
2/5/2011 10:31:25 PM |
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Quick update from Maui... Aaron and Heather ran a fun 1/2 marathon this morning... Lots of Matt style gently rolling hills. Finished in 82deg heat. Came across together in 2:03. Home on Monday. This place is paradise. |
A |
2/5/2011 4:53:36 PM |
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Belated good wishes to all of you at Orcas! Enjoy the traverse! |
Kristan |
2/5/2011 12:11:08 PM |
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No fenders will ride anyway. Dave I think you got the last set at Half-Link, waiting for the next shipment. Let's ride from Half-Link at 9:00 , meet up with Dave there. Good luck to the Orcas runners this weekend. |
Kurt J |
2/4/2011 5:30:07 PM |
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Have fenders, will ride. 8:30 AM, from Maxwelton Beach. Snow or sleet cancels. Call or post if interested in alternatives. |
DW |
2/4/2011 4:32:59 PM |
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arrived auckland via overlander train from wellington, 12 hour transit. bike $10 extra, as is. currently repairing swimsuit for 1st masters workout tonight. masters gets free pool time tues and thurs evenings, is this a civilized country or what? herne bay has a clay bottom, water is brown, visibility zero, so swimming there after running K home from downtown was challenging for all with mud-sh-sh-shark phobia. rumour has it that clear water is nearby. after suit fixed, bike work is necessary. bike is tired from touring. wants racks off, hubs overhauled, maybe new chain. overcast today, 77 degrees. % bodyfat has changed in the last month, somehow, as if by magic. very happy to be here, a home, mopping floors, hanging laundry, feeding K avocado salad. running is more stressful than riding, must go buy ibuprofen. is there a mt. si relay team waiting for me to return? if so, speed work starts in 3 weeks. lemme know. b |
*Brandon |
2/2/2011 1:40:16 PM |
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if you are interested in running from my house to the trails for the 8:45 run, be at my house at 8:20. |
Erin |
1/29/2011 8:31:14 PM |
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spent birthday picking up litter from a beautiful lawn at the summit of the Rimutaka Rail Trail, far away from rest of the world. and having plans altering, tyre altering downhill experiences on inappropriate surfaces. now it's days later, but I found her, she was here in new zealand all the time, who knew? we spent the day in the national museum Te Papa, and will likely spend tomorrow there as well. speaking of well, all is. She says, "Thank you all for the birthday wishes." Then she says to me, "I miss them." Meaning you. You know who you are. |
B* [and K] |
1/29/2011 1:29:53 AM |
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Just posted a road ride for tomorrow. We've had a good size group for a couple weeks now. Come on out. We regroup at intersections if we get spread out. |
Ron |
1/28/2011 1:42:49 PM |
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Geeez! That's right! Happy Birthday Kristan!
XOXO! |
Heidi |
1/25/2011 9:28:59 PM |
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Today is also Kristin's birthday...they share the same day! Hope you two have finally met up and are enjoying a great workout together and a nice feast! Happy Birthday! |
Erin |
1/25/2011 6:06:52 PM |
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Happy, Happy, Happy Birthday! Brandon!
Hope your having fun! |
Heidi |
1/25/2011 11:19:36 AM |
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I think NZ is on the other side of the international dateline, but I cannot remember if it is tomorrow or yesterday there. Just in case it is tomorrow: Happy Birthday to B-star. |
Peter |
1/25/2011 11:17:36 AM |
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Brandon!!! I watched the "The Triplets of Belville" last night, but it wasn't as good as when we saw it at the clyde together, still I had a lot of good laughs and thought of you cycling around NZ. Miss you!
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Heidi |
1/24/2011 11:30:39 PM |
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I'm looking for a good quality working road or triathlon bike. Would love to trade for massage. I am 5'8" and not sure exactly what size I'd be... anyone have a bike lying around? |
Candice |
1/24/2011 7:49:44 PM |
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one minute report:
am now on the north island
been through several days of cyclonic rain, but am dry.
adventures:
Hills
hills hills hills
including a descent with a maniac german girl who may have been other than human. more later
b
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1/24/2011 7:04:51 PM |
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The team: Lisa, Emily, Krista, Teresa, Kurt, Greg, Roger and Jeff. And thanks to coach Kristi all swimmers made it to their events in time and only Jeff swam in the wrong lane but the officials were nice and didn't disqualify him. Excellent swims by all. |
j |
1/24/2011 2:09:25 PM |
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Can you believe that SWIM took 4th place overall out of 30 teams at the Anacortes meet yesterday! Good job teammates! |
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1/24/2011 1:55:34 PM |
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I have a friend who is looking for 2 hard bike travel cases for a long weekend - Feb 10th - 14th or 15th. if anyone feels like loaning (renting?) theirs, let me know: katherineprogers - at- hotmail - dot - com |
kathy |
1/23/2011 8:19:41 PM |
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Just in case anyone else wants to run from Langley to the trails for the 8:45 start, there are a few of us leaving from the Simms' at 8:20.
Otherwise, we'll see you there. |
Rosie |
1/22/2011 10:23:14 PM |
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yeah, sleep! |
e |
1/21/2011 10:08:13 PM |
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Note extravagantly later start to tomorrow's Saturday run. Nina? Anyone else who thinks 7:00 is way too early, but that 8:00 is more civilized? |
rosie |
1/21/2011 6:43:49 PM |
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Road Ride posted for tomorrow. Weather looks good. Let's get some endurance and a bit of tempo in. Great group last week. Come on and join in! |
Ron |
1/21/2011 12:55:13 PM |
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Just registered for the STP... one day. Who else is in? Time to commit! http://shop.cascade.org/content/events/stp |
A |
1/20/2011 10:22:32 AM |
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Have fun Henry, Cycle safely!
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Heidi |
1/15/2011 7:49:20 AM |
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Fantastic description, Brandon! Wish I was there.... |
gretchen |
1/14/2011 8:24:31 PM |
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Thanks for the ride report Brandon, I was wondering how the ride was going. I guess it is still going so keep us tuned in. Too much riding indoors fuels a need for vicarious bike trips. I'll head out to Half-Link tomorrow to ride on real pavement with Ron. |
Kurt J |
1/14/2011 7:20:03 PM |
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I'm joining you Ron, as best I can, however, being as it's already tomorrow here, I'm already riding! But only in light rain. So I'm not cancelled, just wet. |
*B |
1/14/2011 1:45:56 PM |
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Just posted a ride for tomorrow. We all know that serious mountain bike and CX racers all train on the road. Start working on that endurance. Get your cold weather gear out and let's ride! |
Ron |
1/14/2011 11:57:29 AM |
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Hold on, now. Aren't skeets on the Endangered Species List? |
Hugh Jim Bissel |
1/14/2011 8:24:06 AM |
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Dan, Challis says there is a 50km that you could run this weekend to preview the course. ;) The course is pretty much rolling hills and uphill for the first 20 miles and then a break for about 8 miles and then you climb again for 3-5 miles. Then you get to do switchbacks and some technical downhill riding. And then the last 10 or 15 miles is rolling hills or climbing but not too technical. There were some muddy parts in the lower part of the course but anywhere else it was pretty dry and hard packed. If you like to shoot skeet, don't forget your gun. The campground is at the Evergreen Sportsmans Club. |
Ed |
1/13/2011 10:13:51 PM |
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Ed and Aaron, Right on! That brings our Mukilteo / Whidbey total to 11 so far. Still have a few others checking schedules. Ed, any suggestions on how to prepare? What's the course like? |
Dan (Muk) |
1/13/2011 9:27:21 PM |
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No wonder I've been dreaming about Angus! He just loved NZ and I'm sure is happy one of his sweaters is having a good travel. I also have bitten by those sand flies, and they are AWFUL, leaving itchy welts for weeks. Thanks for the upadate and enjoy the rest of your summer vacation. |
gma |
1/13/2011 6:27:29 PM |
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I have been told to at least give a sketch of what I've been up to. So here goes:
Arrived in Chch. NZ Dec 28th, after a fun 12 hours in Sydney and a less fun 20 in LAX on Xmas day. Didn't meet Kstan, as she had an emergency stateside. Spent 4 days searching and bargaining for a used bike, spent 2 days getting it ready to go. Pulled out of town at 9:30pm Jan 2, Wearing a lucky sweater from Angus for my first real start, tired of the city, even though it is the most bike friendly town I've ever personally ridden in.
About an hour later, out in farmland, I spotted a tiny sign pointing to a cemetery. spent the first night out under the Southern Cross, in the good company of dozens of other resting souls, whose headstones were all decorated with little solar powered glowing plastic dragonflies and roses, that slowly changed color all night long. In the mornig, as I was taking my leave, I noticed that the name of the road we all had slept next to was Buchannan. Told you it was a lucky sweater. several nights later, in Fairlie, stayed in a "Grand" Hotel so old it predated electricity. That was awesome. And awesomely cheap. A fellow cyclist, a doctor from Italy, gave me some chewable penicillin for the infected gouge on my ankle. In Geraldine I stopped for a chat at the local counterpart to the Clyde, and was envious of their status as the end of the line for all movies. They showed 3 different shows per day, because they never had to send the film anywhere after they had it. They could just keep it. The quietest day was an all day ride on a closed road next to a canal. Lindis "pass" and Haast "pass" along with most of the roads on pn the southwest coast, were all built by crazed gold prospectors in a hurry to get to the gold fields, so you can imagine their parameters. "Straight up the side? Works for me." But the Haast Pass has got to be one of the premeir rides in the world. Truly a beautiful beautiful ride. Sand flies on the west coast. Sort of like ninja berserker mosquitos. Stealthy, determined, relentless. Riding between 70-90 really tough miles per day, with a load. Not as much as many, but plenty enough for the kamikaze approach I've adopted. Too many "adventure" tourist here on their adventure buses. One of the neatest things I've seen was the Glow Worm Grotto at Hokitika. It was one of those truly unbelievable sights. Looked like a CGI movie. Stars all throughout the forest. Currently I'm taking a much needed rest in Greymouth, soon to head north again in search of quieter roads. Crossing the Cook Straight to meet Kstan on the 28th, and we will finally get our xmas, and our birthday, all at once, only a little late. She already couldn't wait to unwrap her PSAS shirt, and wore it today, I guess to work. So, thanks, John and Meredith. I wish this was a big club ride, and you were all along. Except I wouldn't wish sand flies on anyone. |
Brandon |
1/13/2011 12:45:48 AM |
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Ed and Dan... I just registered for the 50. WooHoo! |
Aaron |
1/12/2011 9:43:47 PM |
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I'm in Dan. |
Ed |
1/12/2011 9:02:51 AM |
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good to hear from you B*. snowing like rain right now. have fun! hi to K for all of us! |
erin |
1/11/2011 10:58:07 PM |
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Best wishes to all, I can't seem to post my training events anyore. Silly kiwi computers or something. am well, not getting enough rest days in. Looking forward to meetig K in Wellington soon, bye! |
b |
1/11/2011 8:59:59 PM |
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Ed (and others), Anybody signing up for the Capitol Forest 50 or 100 MTB race on August 27, 2011? A big group from Muk is doing it this year. Registration opens tomorrow. Right on! |
Dan |
1/10/2011 11:06:40 AM |
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To get on the Chuckanut waitlist, send an email request to Race Director Krissy at: rd@chuckanut50k.com |
Peter |
1/10/2011 8:38:37 AM |
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Cold (and I mean COLD) snowy ride this morning... but very fun. Here is a 10 minute clip of the outer (mistletoe) loop in Goss Lake woods... with a little commentary for Rossie! Got some ice on the camera for the last 2 minutes... http://contour.com/stories/goss-lake-loop-jan-9-2011-whidbey-island-wa |
A |
1/9/2011 2:36:47 PM |
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Snowing hard here on top of Goss Lake road. Could be a snow run tomorrow - yippee! |
rosie |
1/8/2011 10:07:24 PM |
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I have one hour in the morning (Sunday) to do some Mt Biking... so 8:45 - 9:45am at Keller Rd. Hope to see a few folks out there. |
Aaron |
1/8/2011 6:20:10 PM |
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A belated Happy New Year to all. May 2011 bring health and happiness to each and every one of us. Not as ambitious as the Gorge Waterfall gig,(which sounds amazing) but still nice, the Rhody Run is open for registration. Me and my family are signing up and looking forward to it. PS I have a great photo of Pedro's crash on the very first turn at CDAlene IM. I was lucky enough to be right there when it happened and just knew that someday he'd be happy it was captured on film. Not sure if that time's come yet. |
gma |
1/8/2011 2:00:42 PM |
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Help! I am planning to train for a kiwi Chuckanut (same day, just different season) 60k Tarawera Ultra. I run to and from train (5k one way), or bike to work MWF, T Th: can do 1/2 hour run, plenty of time for long weekend runs. So, fellow Chuckies, any suggestions? training plans?
"Ta" (kiwi for "thanks") |
k in kiwiland |
1/8/2011 1:05:29 PM |
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I'm registered for the Gorge Waterfall run. I hear Erin's in also. Anyone else? Should be a fun weekend in Portland (or Hood River) |
Ron |
1/6/2011 7:27:59 AM |
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Rosie, We only talk when the camera is off. Wouldn't want to get ourselves in trouble. |
Ed |
1/5/2011 8:56:46 PM |
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Peter... Yes. It is the ContourGPS. http://contour.com/camera/contour_gps .
And for all you crash hungry DSR folks I will post the crash clip tomorrow. I took like 19 video clips on the ride but just was testing the upload on that one. Now send along your ideas on cool things to try to video and map... I am happy to loan it out any time! |
Helmet Tester |
1/5/2011 7:57:51 PM |
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I'd have to agree with Rosie...where is the crash footage. I thought it was great to watch the little dot moving on the map to the right of the video. |
Challis |
1/5/2011 7:01:15 PM |
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Gorge Waterfalls 50K registration is up! Might fill up quickly, as the race has created a lot of excitement already. Date: March 12 at Cascade Locks, OR (just east of Portland, near the border of WA). Go here to register: https://databarevents.com/gorge.asp and for more links to the website. |
Candice |
1/5/2011 6:24:14 PM |
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The helmet cam video footage is cool, but strangely silent. You guys really don't talk when you ride? And didn't you crash that day? Where was that footage? :) Glad it appears that both you and your camera are fine! |
rosie |
1/5/2011 3:19:43 PM |
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Aaron, did Santa bring that cam for you? |
Peter |
1/5/2011 8:28:28 AM |
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Three minutes of video from our mt bike ride on Sunday. Just testing out the new GPS enabled helmet cam... kind of fun. Many more to come. http://contour.com/stories/connector-trail-whidbey-island-jan-2nd-2011 |
Aaron |
1/4/2011 8:08:17 PM |
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Nice SWI contingent for Chuckie, not so much from Muk. Anybody running at Bridle Trails this Saturday? |
Bobo |
1/3/2011 11:15:30 AM |
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Chuckanut is two thirds full after 20 minutes! |
Peter |
1/2/2011 8:22:33 AM |
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Chuckanut is filing very quickly this morning. http://ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?did=10842 |
bobo |
1/2/2011 8:14:01 AM |
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Bugger, missed you Ron. |
Challis |
1/1/2011 1:09:41 PM |
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Challis, How about Saturday 8:45 at Goldsmith? I'll start there and run toward Keller. |
Ron |
12/31/2010 11:22:57 PM |
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Anyone up for a New Year's Day run tomorrow in the am? |
Challis |
12/31/2010 7:22:56 PM |
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Mt Bike ride this Sunday. 1.5 - 2 hours getting muddy. I will be leaving my house and entering at Goldsmith at 8:30am, meeting up as a group on Keller at 8:45am. Hope to see some folks out to ride... |
Aaron |
12/29/2010 10:17:20 PM |
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Also, February 22nd in Carlton, WA (near Winthrop) will be Snow Fun 22 and 35 milers, on groomed trails good enough for regular trail shoes. Incredible views, there's nothing like it. Sign up coming soon, but check out the website and info: http://snowfunraces.blogspot.com/ |
Ultra Candice |
12/29/2010 5:55:55 PM |
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Hi everyone! Sun Mountain Trail race registration just opened up: http://rainshadow-running.blogspot.com/2010/12/2011-sun-mountain-registration-now-open.html
It's May 22 in Winthrop. Was a lot of fun last year, there's a 25k, 50k, 50 mile options. Orcas 25k/50k filled up fast, this one could too. Sign up here: https://databarevents.com/sunmt50k.asp |
Ultra Candice |
12/29/2010 5:49:52 PM |
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Bridle Trails is getting full and there is a limit. Sign up now if you are planning on running. I'm in for the 50. Might have a team canopy/tent there too. |
Bobo |
12/29/2010 8:20:17 AM |
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Hi all, heading to the Methow? Check out the North Cascades Basecamp! My brother, Steve Bondi, and his family became owners this past Summer and are in full swing with a winter full of programs, meals, and lodging for outdoor enthusiats. This is the link to their home page: http://www.northcascadesbasecamp.com/index.html. And here is a link to their January Ecology Center programs: http://www.northcascadesbasecamp.com/programs/?m=201101. The lodge is on the cross country trail and the perfect base for your Mazama/Methow adventures. Phone number = 509-996-2334. Happy trails! |
Lisa |
12/27/2010 3:25:06 PM |
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Wishing a Merry Christmas to all! |
The Stringer's |
12/25/2010 11:13:04 AM |
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Run this morning, anyone? Once it's light? Start sometime between now (7:30) and 9:00? Call me if you want to go, and we can set a time to meet. |
rosie |
12/24/2010 7:35:10 AM |
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Hey Dan, sorry for the late reply. (My computer was out of commission for awhile.) Yes, the race was held at McApline Park - great place to run, except the steep back side of the lone hill, which was deeply eroded with ruts, so running down that was little hairy. It must have been brutal running there in the summer humidity. They obviously have a lot of races - with a permanent finish line arch, although it looks more like goal posts. Next year’s race will be at Jefferson Park golf course on Beacon Hill in Seattle where the PAC-10 XC Championships we held in October. It’ll be like running on a carpet. There needs to be a Muk/Whidbey contingent for that. |
Frazer |
12/23/2010 12:48:47 PM |
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Happy winter solstice everyone. 'Cept for Kristan of course, summer solstice for you. Can't ya just hear the days getting longer now? Yeah!!! Looking forward to seeing some of you at Bridle Trails in 18 days. |
Bobo |
12/21/2010 3:08:14 PM |
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Frazer, was the XC Nationals in Charlotte at McAlpine Park? That was my standard run from my house when Alix and I lived there. Cool park! I must have run 10 billion miles there. |
Dan (Muk) |
12/17/2010 10:20:31 PM |
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Wow, you have to check out *B's link below. Lots of footage of K. |
Peter |
12/17/2010 7:11:22 PM |
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Kristan on the nz national news. evidently they didn't use much of her spoken interview because no one there can understand her funny accent. Link: http://tvnz.co.nz/health-news/new-health-worker-role-trialled-3968686/video |
*B |
12/17/2010 2:01:24 PM |
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several old school computer monitors, 14-16 inch, are going to senior thrift unless anyone has a need or another idea. |
Brandon |
12/16/2010 1:46:01 PM |
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Tried to post some photos from the potluck at my FB page, but FB put them on our Clyde page (which is the opposite of what it usually does. So check out the photos at the bottom of The Clyde's FB page. |
lynn w |
12/16/2010 10:29:56 AM |
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hey, any of you have a secret guilty letch for popcorn? Real Oil fried yellow kerneled lick your finger bursts of Yum? But you just hate to make it at home, because it gums up the walls? Have I ever got the solution to a problem you probably didn't even remember you had!! Sunday Night at the Clyde is calling for you. Will you answer? |
___ndon already halfway gone |
12/15/2010 2:10:57 PM |
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IN CASE YOU WERE STILL NOT SURE , HERE IS SOME MORE TO BITE ON.http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/12/15/phys-ed-the-benefits-of-exercising-before-breakfast/ |
JDW |
12/15/2010 11:19:40 AM |
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Many thanks to Kurt for opening his home for the annual end of season party. I was left speechless by the awesome "tower of power" award and looking forward to passing it on next year. If I'd had my wits I would told you how humbled I am by the many and varied accomplishments of our group, and also would have verified somehow that it is indeed leg hair in the plexiglass dome. I truly dont know what I would do without the support of all you kindred spirits. Love and beyond. |
gma |
12/14/2010 2:23:23 PM |
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David, thanks for doing the home work. I’m solidly bonded with my ESR 60+ age group team and since there aren’t any other old geezers besides Blake, in DSR, I want to stay with my existing XC team. Someone else will need to pick up the DSR Club Flag. |
Frazer |
12/14/2010 12:03:37 PM |
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That should say "I did this for our new USCF club, and it was easy and the club was established within 2 weeks" |
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12/14/2010 11:35:15 AM |
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Frazer, DSR can become a usatf club for $50, and a filled out application form. I nominate you as president, which means you get to fill out the form. I did this for our new UCSF, and it was easy and the club was established within 2 weeks. The USATF website has all the info and a list of the benefits. I think it is time. |
david welton |
12/14/2010 11:33:39 AM |
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Here’s the race report on Club Cross Country Nationals in Charlotte, and a description of the race to entice some of you to participate next year when it comes to Seattle for the first time (at Jefferson Golf Course). First of all, X-Country is a blast. Running is sooo much more fun and rewarding when it’s a collectives effort. This year, I’ve run what would be my PR 5K and 10K races if converted to road races – because I’ve been inspired to train harder and race faster to help out my team. Even though my race was unexceptional compared to the front dogs, I was pleased with getting 29th out of 57 in my age group (43:27) because it would have translated into a PR 10K road race. This is without a doubt the most competitive masters 10K in America because it brings together the fastest runners in the country – as demonstrated by the 1st place men’s times: (40-44) 32:47, (45-49) 32:36, (50-54) 34:08, (55-59) 34:24, (60-64) 35:46, (65-69) 40:38. Mind you, this course was about a minute slower than a flat road 10K. The race was held on a dirt-path - three lap course with a steep 200 meter hill and a steeper descent, otherwise mostly flat. The master’s race had about 400 men and 100 women. All runners wear a color coded bib on their back for easy age-group recognition. To go to Club XC Nationals, all you need to do is be a member of a club. There is no qualification race. I don’t know what red tape would be involved to get DSR registered with USATF as a club. The easy way is to join an existing club like East Side Runners. There weren’t many cross country runners this year at ESR, so next year it should be easy to get on a seven person team. This is a video of the master’s men’s race: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QE1SHWo59QA&NR=1 More info at the USATF website: http://www.usatf.org/events/2010/USATFClubXCChampionships/index.asp |
Frazer |
12/13/2010 10:48:11 PM |
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Thanks so much for sharing your pictures, Bob! Now I just need sound track. Good to see you all. Cheering you all on from here. Congrats to Pat! |
kristan |
12/13/2010 1:49:53 AM |
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Kurt, Thanks again, very much, for hosting the party. Thanks also to Matt and JDW. I am posting a link to a few pics I took with my new "phone". Didn't use the flash, probably should have. Still trying to fugure it out. A friend of mine called to say she had a long voice message from me, that sounded like party noise and voices. She didn't ask any questions about an award trophy, made of leg hair, so I have less explaining to do. http://picasaweb.google.com/ontherun2525/TriParty121210?authkey=Gv1sRgCMeSwtL16arNpQE&feat=email#
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Bob T |
12/12/2010 11:01:00 PM |
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oops, sticky G key. Grocery. |
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12/12/2010 9:21:11 PM |
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Yes indeedy. One of whom dropped a blue rocery bag says KUOW on it in Kurt's driveway. But which whom? Hmm? |
B* |
12/12/2010 9:19:46 PM |
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Great party Kurt, thank you! I am in awe of all of the athletes on this island. |
krista |
12/12/2010 9:15:35 PM |
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Blake, thanks for posting about the trail work, I wouldn't have heard otherwise. Thanks to Kurt, Julie, and Gil for getting their elbows greasy. Best avoid the northern leg of Windfall, and the Eastern leg of Whispering Pines for a bit. The new causeway on the norther section of Whispering pines will also need to dry out before it's used, but there's a workaround in place. We'll see how it goes, but definitely a fun day mucking about in the woods. The horsefolk deserve a big thank you! |
B* |
12/11/2010 4:38:56 PM |
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Arlene, I just got a new blue 70 Helix on sale at Sammamish Valley Cycle for $50 bucks! check there! And yes, much shorter on the arms and legs, much thinner material, but more stretchy, and much, much tighter. back to back tests with my old suit produced identical removal times. I expect it to be not as warm, and not as floaty. We'll see. |
Brandon |
12/11/2010 4:32:03 PM |
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Arlene, I've been using a BlueSeventy Helix for two years. Comfy fit with very stretchy rubber. The legs are not as long as on some of my previous wetsuits which actually makes it easier to remove but a little colder on the bottom of the legs. This is always a great time of year to get a good deal on last year's stock. |
Bobo |
12/11/2010 1:53:53 PM |
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Anyone have experience with Blue 70 Reaction wet suits? Speedy Reedy has some in my size for $169 for full suit.... |
Arlene |
12/10/2010 9:47:56 PM |
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Party directions. While the racing season never truly ends we will celebrate 2010 at the party on Sunday. There will still be time to get in a couple more races before December 31st! To get to the party go 3-1/2 miles north on East Harbor Rd from Freeland, turn left down the gravel driveway at 4330, drive to the bottom and park creatively on the asphalt or road spurs. A headlight would be helpful. Bring a dish to share, I am doing a main course. Share your stories of the year and plans for next. Come and meet the folks you only see on the trails, roads, or pool. |
Kurt J |
12/10/2010 7:59:36 PM |
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Go Frazer! Good luck this weekend also to Dan Thorson and Joel Liefke who are headed down to Bend for Cyclocross Nationals. Allez! |
Ron |
12/10/2010 9:58:24 AM |
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Thomey, you are correct. Frazer the Lazer is off to run in the USATF Club XC Championships in Charlotte, NC this Saturday the 11th. Saw Frazer yesterday at Sebo's. If his flight isn't delayed he should be able to make the DSR party and give us a report first hand. Represent Frazer!! |
Erin |
12/9/2010 10:02:47 PM |
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If I am not mistaken, Frazer is off to Cross Country Nationals in North Carolina this weekend, with his team. Like they say in that running movie, "Run Like the Wind". Have a good race. |
Bob T |
12/9/2010 7:16:58 PM |
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The trail work party on Saturday will work on the water/mud hole at Whispering Pines. The plan is to dig a drainage ditch then add gravel and filter cloth to bring the level up high enough to be useable. They say bring lunch and it will probably be all day. We should try to help out on this with as many hands as possible. |
Kurt J |
12/9/2010 10:43:06 AM |
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The horsey folks that use Putney woods have gotten some gravel from the county and need help getting it to the wet places on the trails. Work party this Saturday 12/11 9am main parking lot. Wheelbarrows, shovels, rakes. Short notice I know, but the first I've heard of it. |
blake |
12/7/2010 3:17:35 PM |
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Blake, Erin Thank you for getting up at the crack of dawn to up the candy canes, then to come back and run, Rosie the Elf thanks once again for being a trooper...And Pamela, the girls running club ROCKED the house, best costume catagory!!! Thank you all for this event couldn't have done this without YOU!!! Next year put it on the calendar December 4th 2011! WOW it will be here soon. : ) |
kelly |
12/6/2010 11:15:15 AM |
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Kelly, thanks for a very fun Elf Chase! Great family fun and very festive! |
Erin |
12/5/2010 6:26:57 PM |
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Elf Chase 5K at the SW Park, Maxwelton Rd, at 1000 am this morning. Put on your running shoes and head over NOW! |
an elf |
12/5/2010 9:00:36 AM |
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Alas, no morning run for me this Saturday either. Next week!
See you all at the Elf Chase? I'm pretty sure you can catch at least one of the elves. :) |
rosie |
12/3/2010 2:18:55 PM |
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That is a fascinating article, Frazer. I'm always saying I want to be the world champion 90+ marathoner, maybe there is really hope! |
Arlene |
11/30/2010 6:57:31 PM |
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And your Muk cousin May Kay placed 1st in her AG for the half. |
Bobo |
11/30/2010 8:29:03 AM |
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Check out Olga Kotelko, 91 yrs old. Concidered one of the world's greatest athletes. 23 world track and field records, from 100m to the shot put. She says," I give it everything I have; I just go for it." http://www.nytimes.com/2010/11/28/magazine/28athletes-t.html?_r=1&emc=eta1 |
Frazer |
11/29/2010 9:49:54 PM |
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another Seattle Half result: Marti Murphy placed 4th AG! |
jb |
11/29/2010 4:08:43 PM |
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Ditto the Volbrechts! A little reminder that next Saturday (12/4) there is a 5k Jingle Trail run up in Coupeville at Ft Ebey State Park @ 1000 (as well as the Elf Run down here Sunday). Do 'em both! |
Arlene |
11/28/2010 9:03:27 PM |
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Congratulations to all Seattle Marathon racers. Nice results. Way to go Team! |
Ron and Gretchen |
11/28/2010 8:42:53 PM |
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Stellar performances across the board at Seattle. In the Half, Rosie and Nina blazed it catching up on old times to prove, for studs like them anyway, Boston qual and 'conversational' paces are the same thing. Charley smoked the first half then 'survived' the hills at the end to truly 'experience' all the Seattle course has to offer. And Carolyn dusted it too, proving you can run half marathons on swim and bike training. If you have her strength, that is. In the full, Matt C. ran a very solid race in the top third of both overall and age group, and Jon G parlayed his Langley Half door prize to run the 5k on Saturday and then go under 5 hours on almost perfectly level splits in his first ever full marathon. Oh, and P. Oakley lops nearly 8 minutes off his PR, getting in under 2:59 and earning 32nd overall, 3rd AG, and 6th in the Masters. REPRESENT! |
Matt |
11/28/2010 8:38:07 PM |
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Ironman Canada 2011 anyone signed up for that got an email Friday. It says NAS Sports is going to charge your credit card $69 without your consent. There appears to be some legal issue between activedotcom and the Canadian tax collector. As far as I can research, it shouldn't involve you. Much more information can be found at
Slowtwitch Forums: Triathlon Forum:
2011 IMC Racers. I, for one, am alarmed that they still have my credit card number, aside from the stealth notification [holiday Friday] of their intent to bill me Monday for something that I shouldn't have to pay for in the first place. Please spread the word. |
Brandon |
11/28/2010 5:03:56 PM |
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Peter and Matt punch out a couple of sub 3hr marathons. Wow!! Looks like they were at the front of their pack at sprint to the finish. |
Jean |
11/28/2010 11:41:13 AM |
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Congrats to the DSR representation at Seattle. Inspirational Peter, coming in under 3 on one brutal course. |
Challis |
11/28/2010 11:40:07 AM |
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I'm shopping for a Garmin and would like some advice on which model to get. Please contact me: 360-579-8578 |
Frazer |
11/28/2010 10:52:11 AM |
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Good luck to Matt too, @ Seattle tomorrow. |
Peter and Linda |
11/27/2010 7:43:40 PM |
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Party reminder, Sunday the 12th of December at 5:00 pm at my house. Everyone is invited. Come and see all these people in one place, especially the people you never see because they are always out on the trails, roads or lakes. Bring your stories of the season to share. And bring some food because we love to eat and it is a potluck. Now good luck to the Seattle bound runners tomorrow. |
Kurt J |
11/27/2010 6:16:29 PM |
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Ditto from the Vollbrechts |
All of us |
11/27/2010 4:28:04 PM |
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Sorry that was from the whole Stringer Clan. |
The Stringer's |
11/27/2010 9:10:21 AM |
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Good luck to Rosie, Peter and Charlie @ Seattle tomorrow. |
Ed |
11/27/2010 9:09:57 AM |
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Now I remember why I don't like to go to this site, in the time of my healing I am so JEALOUS! LOL!
I am wishing everyday I can walk w/o crutches.
Well with that said I need your help with the Elf Chase on December 5th starting at 7:00. To put in the candy canes, they are the course markers..And to run in this event, that supports LMS-PTSA Teacher Grant Program. This is the 2nd year, we all had a great time last year...We have great prizes again, Great Elfs to chase, Santa, our own Efl Chase Blend Coffee, Hot cocco, bagels, fruit. So please come out an support our local school and to HELP me...I really need it. Thank you! : ) |
kelly |
11/27/2010 8:14:27 AM |
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Hey, Saturday morning runners - don't wait for me in the AM, as I don't need to run very far tomorrow, pre-Seattle, if at all, so I will only turn up for a couple of miles if I wake up all on my own. |
rosie |
11/26/2010 9:01:33 PM |
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Hi Kristan. Fun post, thanks. Happy Thanksgiving one and all. G-sale my house Saturday 10-3. Some sports stuff, mostly tools, household, misc. |
gma |
11/25/2010 4:42:15 PM |
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XC skiing castle park 10:30 today |
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11/23/2010 10:07:25 AM |
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swim meet update: added time in everything (blah), still placed well in age group. BUT . . . got to watch Megan Jendrick (Quann) break the world master's age group record in the 50 breaststroke. I also got to hang out with the Mt. Veron Master's team. All in all I'm glad I went. K I'm loving the blog updates. :o) |
Emily |
11/22/2010 12:09:30 PM |
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same ol' email address: kriswheels@gmail.com...
and it is spring here. The morning of the race was windy, pouring rain and upper 50s. Water was warm. Glad I had my wetsuit! OK Emily, now you get to post about your swim on Saturday! |
k |
11/22/2010 12:02:05 AM |
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Hey Kristan! What's your new email address? |
Heidi |
11/21/2010 9:18:51 AM |
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WoW! Kristan, thanks for the post! Thinking of a warm summer's day and swimming in the bay sounds so wonderful with temps in the high 30s today. Plus what fab swim buddies! |
erin |
11/21/2010 7:21:31 AM |
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From Bayswater on the N. Shore of Auckland to the Viaduct in the city business district is 2.8km. Over 1,300 swimmers negotiated the choppy waters, on a windy chilly morning at 7am this morning including three olympians, two IM age group winners, and one SWIMmer. The wave start made for a civilized swim. I don't recall all the times, but the women's winner was at 36 minutes and change. (third place was just over the 38 minute mark, I believe). The men's winner was just about 30min. I would not have placed even if I was swimming in the >65 group. Nice. Great to have a swim that gets an article in the paper before the event, makes the evening news, has some prize money, and is sponsored by an insurance company that donates proceeds to surf life saving and sponsors learn to swim for all kiwi, all ages, all walks of life. Next? Russel to Paihia |
kristan |
11/20/2010 9:04:40 PM |
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Heidi et al, It's legal to race a mountain bike in the XC race - at least in the Cat4's (and that's us)! I'm sure you can scare up one of those. |
Ron |
11/20/2010 7:44:39 PM |
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Come on Ron, show me the bike. |
Down here |
11/19/2010 5:19:25 PM |
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If you can find me a bike, I'm in Ron! |
Heidi |
11/17/2010 9:41:33 PM |
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I saw Curt Gordon last week and he said the Thursday night track workouts have started. |
Frazer |
11/17/2010 9:03:15 PM |
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Thor in the news again! This time no photo: http://www.heraldnet.com/article/20101115/SPORTS/711169961
Who's up for the last CX race of the season - Monroe on Nov-28? |
Ron |
11/17/2010 6:24:55 PM |
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When does track night start? |
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11/17/2010 1:43:44 PM |
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just saw we have somebody signed up for the 2011 Langley Half! Thank you to everyone who makes this race a fun one!! |
erin |
11/16/2010 4:08:03 PM |
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K- I'd love to join you for the harbor swim! Now if I just had a faster way to get there and back between Friday night and Monday morning . . . |
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11/14/2010 4:05:08 PM |
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30 minute Swim Fitness Challenge at IAC
Sunday, December 12
1st heat: 9:00 warm-up, 9:15-9:45 swim
2nd heat: 9:45 warm-up, 10:00-10:30 swim |
JdW |
11/14/2010 1:11:17 PM |
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How about you join me, Emily, in the Auckland harbor swim on that same day! Just 2.8k... walk in the park for you, you mermaid you. |
k |
11/14/2010 2:16:42 AM |
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Can I interest anyone in the Oak Harbor Swim meet, Nov. 21st? I'm only registering for events in the first half since we won't have any relays. This is the last time I'll ask. :o) Next available meet isn't until January in Anacortes. |
Emily |
11/12/2010 9:16:40 AM |
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Those are two websites mushed together on that last post. |
Frazer |
11/9/2010 11:12:36 AM |
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My East Side Runners cross country team finished the season last Sunday with the PNTF Championship at Woodland Park. Here are some photos of the race that give the feel of local cross country races.
http://www.smugmug.com/gallery/14558631_trmAx#1081864776_EhPtY
http://cid-075dd39b27dca356.photos.live.com/play.aspx/PNTF-Nov07-2010?Bsrc=EMSHOO&Bpub=SN.Notifications
Next year the USATF Cross Country Club National Championships will be held in Seattle for the first time - at Jefferson Golf Course, where the PAC – 10 Cross Country Championships were held last week.
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Frazer |
11/9/2010 12:18:44 AM |
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Not sure if it's still posted anywhere, but the the events at Bridle Trails have traditionally started from 3:00 to 3:10 or so. Sunset is 4:43 and on a gloomy day it does get dark in the trees pretty quickly. It'd be fun to have some 50K teams and solo's there this year. We've formed an official team over in Muk and I'll try to talk Grant into having the team canopy set up with chairs and perhaps a heater where those done racing can chill (heat?) and cheer whilst those still running forge on. I'm thinking at at last a few from Muk will be in for the 50k in some sort of fashion. |
Bobo |
11/8/2010 2:10:05 PM |
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@ Lynn - Just about any pace would be fine without a light unless one was just walking. I hope the new RD doesn't change the time, it's way cool to see the stream of torches rolling down the trail in the darkness. And just think, it's only 60 days away. |
Bobo |
11/8/2010 12:57:55 PM |
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Bobo--It takes until DARK to finish the 10-mile run? Hoping the race doesn't start at 9 am, becasue I'm slower than you and I don't want to have to run with a headlamp if I can help it! |
lynn w |
11/8/2010 9:59:35 AM |
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should you need some light in your tunnel.
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/11/05/sports/05miner.html |
chilean sea bass |
11/7/2010 11:52:44 AM |
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Oak Harbor Girls 3rd in state 3A XC! 6 girls in top 30 all under 20:00. Amazing. Tyler King wins 1A by 30 seconds in 15:16! Oak Harbor Boys represent: Matt Reith somewhere in top 20. Lilliana Stelling also finishes strong for South Whidbey. How cool is that! |
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11/6/2010 5:33:38 PM |
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PADDEN MUDFEST - Any DSR from WI going to be there tomorrow? We've a small contingent from Muk going again this year. Always good to see our island cousins out there. Look for us under the Endurance Sports NW tent. http://www.gbrc.net/padden_mudfest.php
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Bobo |
11/6/2010 10:42:02 AM |
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Did find Bridle Trails for 2011 on FB. http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=168135694323 |
Bobo |
11/6/2010 10:38:11 AM |
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I've done Bridal Trails 10 miler twice and it was great fun both times. Once frozen, once mud. But it was a great event. Last year it was unseasonably warm which brought out a ton of people walking/jogging the 5 miler, whom we had to pass in the first loop of the 10 miler. |
Ron |
11/5/2010 9:09:45 PM |
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@ Lynn - Course is all rolling hills. Depending on the weather and temps it can be dry to very "muddy" (it's a mix of mud and horse pucky) and if it's very cold then it can be frozen and have a quite uneven surface. Great event though. Is it being run this year? I haven't been able to find any info on it. Do the 2-lap 10-miler as you finish just as it is starting to get dark. |
Bobo |
11/5/2010 5:09:13 PM |
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Has anyone done the Jan 8 Bridle Trails Runs Festival before. Blake and I are considering a 10k or 10m, but wonder whta the course is like. |
lynn |
11/5/2010 4:17:10 PM |
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Okay, you distance freaks - here's a new distance to me called a Super Tri - a 5k swim, a 200k bike and a 50k run. TriFreaks has taken over the Grand Columbian Triathlon and is bringing back the iron distance as well as this new REALLY long distance. Sept 17, 2011. Good deals if you sign up this month, $350 for the iron distance, and for only $45 more, the Super Tri! The swim is in Lake Roosevelt next year. |
Arlene |
11/1/2010 8:15:09 PM |
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For those of you getting ready for a marathon and wishing to know how much carb you need to eat to finish at your desired time here is the latest on how to figure it out: http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/10/101021190609.htm All you need to know are your VO2 max, weight and leg mass to use this handy chart to figure how much carbohydrate you will use at your target pace. http://www.ploscompbiol.org/article/slideshow.action?uri=info:doi/10.1371/journal.pcbi.1000960&imageURI=info:doi/10.1371/journal.pcbi.1000960.g002 With just a bit of head scratching it looks like this could be useful. Try it out and see how close you come in your next marathon. The chart is from the full article referenced in the ScienceDaily piece. |
Kurt J |
11/1/2010 3:19:23 PM |
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Great party Simms! Happy Halloween! |
Ron and Gretchen |
10/31/2010 9:32:23 PM |
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Thanks for being the host with the most again, Kurt! Got it on my calendar. |
Arlene |
10/30/2010 8:03:06 PM |
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Get ready for the 2010 end of season DSR Party! Remember to polish up your best stories of the season, most memorable events, best moments, your goals and races for next year, bring pictures, and there may be a quiz. Also bring an appetite, no problem with this crowd, and a dish to share because it is a Potluck! It's all happening on the 12th of December at 5:00 pm at Kurt and Beth's house. So mark your calendar, book your travel reservations, whatever it takes because you don't want to miss out on this. |
Kurt J |
10/30/2010 11:55:39 AM |
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Pam:
Thanks!! I do have a magic way - I will let him know you'll be there at 10:30 - and that you're preference is for finish line. will you be able to spend the whole day? I was wrong about the sched - first race goes off at 11:30, not 11:00, but they do want you there at 10:30 to give 'chute' instructions. i'll look forward to seeing you both! |
kathy |
10/29/2010 5:10:16 PM |
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Kathy: I tried emailing Jay F. to let him know that Frank and I would love to help out at the finish line but have not heard back from him. If you happen to have some magic way of communicating with him (no disclosure necessary), tell him we will be there at 1030 unless we hear otherwise. thanks. |
Pam |
10/29/2010 2:32:40 PM |
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Congrats on the Sammy 1/2! Nice showing WI! Fun to read your reports and see photos on FB. Frazer! Impressive finish at the Nationals in Vancouver... You all are brilliant-eh! |
k in kiwiland |
10/28/2010 12:19:57 AM |
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that is blazing fast Frazer - great job! |
kath |
10/27/2010 11:06:56 AM |
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Hey all,
reiterating Ron's call for help for the XC districts at the Highschool on Saturday. If you want to help out, email Jay Freundlich at: jayfreundlich -at- gmail-dot-com to let him know when you'd be available to help out. If you can manage the whole day - the racing starts at 11 and the last race goes off at 2:30, but show up at 10:30. we'll need course marshalls - directing the runners and keeping spectators out of the way, and finish line helpers to keep the runners in line in order, get the tear-off tags and keep the tear offs in the right order (big, important job...). Finally, we may need one or two additional folks up in the booth helping with timing/placing. It's a lot of fun and there are some crazy fast kids. S. Whidbey Girls will be in a tight battle to get to state - so it should be some great competing. Again if you can help out - email Jay - he'll get you set up with an assignment. It's a huge event and takes a lot of volunteers. Thanks in advance for your help! |
Kathy |
10/27/2010 10:39:42 AM |
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Don't forget, Halloween festivities at the Simms' Sunday night! Come on by for a bite, trick, or treat or to check the Seahawks or Sounders scores or just to say hi! See you at 6! |
erin |
10/26/2010 8:45:17 PM |
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Congratulations Frazer!! You are amazing!! Frazer the Lazer!! |
erin |
10/26/2010 8:29:32 PM |
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Decent forecast for tomorrow, Wed., Doug and I are riding from The Clyde at 2 pm. join us |
blake |
10/26/2010 1:23:59 PM |
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OK, here’s my report from Masters X-country 5K Nationals on Saturday in Vancouver. I ran with my 60-64 age group team from East Side Runners. We took second to the Bowerman Athletic Club, out of six teams. I got 9th out of 26 and was 3rd on our 5 man team with a time of 20:54. The meet was held at Fort Vancouver Park, was entirely on grass, and had a few small hills. The winner of my age group was Doug Winn from Portland with a time of 17:54. (He ran a 17:11 at the National 5k Road Championships October 3rd). The other age groups, both men and women, had a lot of amazing runners: some ex-Olympians and some National record holders. Needless to say, it was very inspiring to be a part of this race. |
Frazer |
10/25/2010 11:03:13 PM |
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sammy report II, At least three PR's as Lynn, Lucy and Blake had never raced the distance berfore. Blake got in under 2hrs which was his goal. Felt fine till I stopped then missed two good days of windsurfing because of soreness; next time maybe I can do the training. Lynn smiled all the way and finished way ahead of what she was saying she expected. 2:18. Lucy looked strong and said she could have gone faster; bet she wasn't sore. I think Pammy PRed and made it look easy. Gretchen was talking to Lucy the whole way so it must have been easy for her too. PR?? Hope you are better Kelly!! |
blake |
10/25/2010 3:35:05 PM |
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sammy report: 7 participants, 2 casualties, no fatalities. I'll let everyone tell their own story. For me, my IT band made me stop half way through. I was grateful for ride with Frank and Phoebe from one of their cheering stops as I was getting cold walking. Beautiful course but could have used mile markers. I would do it again epecially with so much WI participation and support. Thanks Brandon too for ride to start. Hey Frazer, what happened at cross country nats??? |
gma |
10/25/2010 11:16:46 AM |
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I was gonna post this link to it too, Arlene: http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/10/101021190609.htm |
B* |
10/24/2010 10:39:34 PM |
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http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=130731888
This story has a link to this guy's journal article that explains his mathematical formula(s) to calculate your own endurance potential and how much carbo-loading you should do before a race.
Its very technical, and I'd need Erin to help me understand it totally, but it is very interesting.
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Arlene |
10/24/2010 8:59:53 PM |
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Sammmma, Saama, Sameri, oh heck how about a race report for that half mara thingy? |
Peter |
10/24/2010 8:23:21 PM |
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Jeez you guys, I hope for your sake the course is well marked! Have a great race, I'm envious. |
Brian |
10/22/2010 9:23:41 PM |
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Have a great race everyone!! |
erin |
10/22/2010 9:08:41 PM |
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Brandon and all: we also will be waiting at Sammamish SP for packet delivery. Thanks. see you in the morning. zzzzzzzzzz. |
pam and kelly |
10/22/2010 9:08:19 PM |
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Brandon, we will be waiting at the park for you to bring our packets. Hooray! Thanks |
Gretchen and Lucy |
10/22/2010 8:14:01 PM |
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Check. 8am Marymoor. 425 638 3038 |
Brandon |
10/22/2010 6:33:11 PM |
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sorry Lynn. Yes, if that's the easiest. I just want to make sure we're all on the same page/boat/shuttle. Unless I hear otherwise I'll meet Brandon at Marymoor at 8am for ride to Samammish SP. |
gma |
10/22/2010 6:23:11 PM |
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I'm getting confused, Pat. Didn't you say we should pick up our race packets and swag bags from you on the Brandon Express from Marymoor to Lake Sammamish SP? That would be more convenient as then we can leave swag bags in the shuttle. |
lynn |
10/22/2010 5:50:08 PM |
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I have my ride there thanks FPP. I will need a ride to the island of misfit toys.....thanks in advance... |
kelly |
10/22/2010 4:39:21 PM |
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I've got race packets in the trunk of my car. Brandon are you giving rides both directions? In other words, if I park at the race start are you giving me a ride back there afterward, or would you rather everyone park at the finish and you bring us to the start? What time and which end should I meet you? These point to points keep the old brain working, don't they? |
gma |
10/22/2010 4:26:33 PM |
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I'm not sure, but I THINK my spot is still unclaimed for tomorrow, right Frank? I suppose I could walk it.... |
*B |
10/22/2010 4:22:02 PM |
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Hey DSR Crew, the high school is hosting the District 1 XC Championship meet again this year on October 30. It includes 14 2A schools, 11 3A schools and 22 4A schools. They are sure to need volunteers and spectators. Come on out and help |
Ron |
10/22/2010 12:17:32 PM |
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Oh, for reaching me Saturday morning, I'll have this cell phone: 425 638 3038 |
*B |
10/22/2010 9:59:14 AM |
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Okay, I'm over here in america, There's a race Saturday morning, anyone coming? Need a ride? |
Brandon |
10/22/2010 9:43:00 AM |
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I forgot to say...I don't know the Eastside well, but there's a Mexican restaurant called Barrio in Bellevue that gets good reviews and I had my post race cheeseburger after the Beaver Lake Tri at Joeys in Bellevue and it was one of the best ever. |
gma |
10/21/2010 8:20:17 PM |
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Anyone else wanting me to pick up packets for Samammish, the waiver form will be in the black mailbox until I leave around 10am tomorrow (friday)morning. My rough plan is to hitch a ride with Brandon's shuttle service race morning and meet up with everybody either on board or at pre race meeting and maybe give remaining packets to Brandon since he's tall and you can see him above the crowd. (I haven't OK'd this with him yet. My cell is
206-595-1846 |
gma |
10/21/2010 8:17:36 PM |
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Good luck at Samamish this weekend everyone! I'll be rooting for you! |
Candice |
10/21/2010 8:19:28 AM |
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Just thought I'd send out a reminder that the Ft. Ebey Adventure Run is happening Sunday. See website for details: www.cascadeoc.org/events/2010/goat-ft-ebey-state-park. Good luck to those going to the Lake Sammamish half marathon. My friend Roger Michel is the event director and I think this will be the biggest event he has organized so I hope it all goes well for him and you all have a good time there! |
Bill Cusworth |
10/20/2010 4:38:09 PM |
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Brandon, I would be honored to run for the Henry clan. Has your number been spoken for yet? I'd love to carry it across the finish line. |
Frank |
10/19/2010 7:15:31 PM |
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For all of you runners: http://marathon.blogs.nytimes.com/author/jim-axelrod/
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krista |
10/19/2010 2:03:12 PM |
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Here is my suggestion for car-pooling on Saturday: We all meet at the Clinton park and ride behind the Clinton Post Office at 6am. We figure out which cars to take and get on the 6:30 boat. Brandon's family lives near Marymore Park and he says it takes just over an hour to get there from when the ferry leaves. That gives us almost two hours to warm up and get shuttled to the start. Lunch togeather after the race; where?? |
blake |
10/19/2010 11:26:41 AM |
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gma: i will be signing the waiver today. not sure about all this carpool stuff yet but will let you know. |
pam |
10/19/2010 8:26:43 AM |
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I'm in Brandon, Whatever configuration works. My cell is 206-595-1846 in case anybody signs the waiver you'll know where to find me. Sorry you're not running Brandon. |
gma |
10/18/2010 6:50:29 PM |
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If anyone wants my entry into the samammish [correct spelling] half, they can have mine. I will shuttle anyone who wants it. Aside from the driver's seat, I have proper seats for 3, bench seat for 3 or 4 more, makeshift seats for 2 more, plus laydown room in the wayback for as many sardines as you got. I'll be at Marymoor at 8 am. I'll post a cell phone number in a few days. |
Brandon |
10/18/2010 5:56:04 PM |
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Brian I swam Goss Lake last year on Nov. 1 and it was 53 degrees. Dan jumped in without a wetsuit and exited pdq. OK, I have a waiver sheet in my black box down at my driveway gate. Anybody who wants me to pick up their packet on Friday needs to sign it. We have 2 days to sign up for a shuttle. Is anybody besides Brandon driving? |
gma |
10/18/2010 1:31:53 PM |
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Brian, that's awesome. I'm cold just thinking about Goss Lake right now. |
krista |
10/18/2010 10:23:19 AM |
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Patricia, could you pick up my packet my new name will be Heidi Hammer..Thank you! Let me know on the shuttle Brandon. Who's driving I can take 3 |
kelly |
10/17/2010 10:09:14 PM |
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Heidi..what not going...so I will take it!!! ..unless you have promised it to someone else..... |
kelly |
10/17/2010 12:31:42 PM |
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Goss Lake was 60 degrees at 2', so not too bad after a few minutes, that is, after my face numbed up a bit. It's still better than the pool by a long shot, at least for another couple of weeks. |
Brian |
10/16/2010 9:44:47 PM |
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Anyone up for a Goss Lake swim? I'll be testing the waters at 4:00 p.m. today. What the heck! |
Brian |
10/16/2010 1:36:06 PM |
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If anyone is interested in the Sammamish half you can have my spot, I'm registered but can't get out of work. =( I've run some of those Anacortes trails, they're awesome! |
Heidi |
10/16/2010 9:22:00 AM |
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how do you spell sammmmaammisshhh?? |
e |
10/15/2010 9:23:47 PM |
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ok, if you didn't get into the samamish half and want to do one in a couple weeks (11/7) i am signed up for the mud & chocolate half on the trails of the redmond watershed. http://mudandchocolate.com/ i also, have my mom signed up for the 4.5 mile run.
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erin |
10/15/2010 9:23:10 PM |
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Patricia, I signed up too late and am on the wait list. No word yet if there is any hope for those of us on this list. I just scanned down through the entrants list, though, in the vain hope that my name was somehow on it, and I saw many of familiar names, including a couple of Vollbrechts I didn't know were running, so there should be lots of people going. |
rosie |
10/15/2010 7:37:00 PM |
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Hey the Sammmish half marathon is coming up! Who all is going? I plan to go ver Friday so if you want me to pick up packets, let me know. Brandon are you still shuttling? |
gma |
10/15/2010 3:35:14 PM |
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My friend who lived in Anacortes just emailed me a link to the city of Anacortes and sounds like they have 50 miles of trails up there calling our names!http://www.cityofanacortes.org/Parks/ForestLands/index.htm |
Erin |
10/14/2010 9:47:49 PM |
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Arlene, do you run the roads or the trails in your VFFs? Seems when I have issues with them it's usually because I'm on pavement for an extended distance. Time on the trails in them though is like getting shiatsu for my feet. My Treks have a built-in rock shield but the other models offer no protection against pointy objects. I've some "blanket" material we use in printing that's a thin, hard material covered rubber that works great as a rock shield. You just cut it with scissors to fit into the shoe (but not in the toes). I use it in my Sprints... problem solved. Let me know if you want to try some. |
Bob |
10/12/2010 10:59:04 AM |
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Bob, I have been afraid to wear my VFFs. I'd backed off wearing them while training for the Sea RnR marathon. And then haven't gotten back to them r/t this PF hanging around, and now getting worse. Maybe I should at least walk in them some? I have been using a golf ball, but maybe not enough. |
Arlene |
10/11/2010 7:25:13 PM |
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Got over my bout with PF with regular visits to my chiropractor. He had me roll the snot out of it. I kept a small roundish rock under my desk which I rolled my foot on while working and a couple of golf balls which I kept in the freezer to roll on at home. It was still a few months to really be over it though. Doing a little VFF/barefoot milage seemed to help too as that strengthened the arch. |
Bobo |
10/11/2010 8:14:14 AM |
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Ron, I was trying to avoid the custom orthotic business! I want to get back to my VFF's, but think now is not a good time. So I will talk to the podiatrist tomorrow and I will start toe scrunching in earnest! Thanks. |
Arlene |
10/10/2010 9:32:00 PM |
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Arlene, If you want to keep running, you should get some custom orthotics from your PT. These are a total crutch and I don't advocate using them long term. The reason for the plantar fasciitis in the first place is weakness. And the orthotics just support your weak foot so that it doesn't stretch out the fascia (which is the source of the pain). Longer term you have to strengthen it up and increase the flexibility. Best exercise I've found is to balance on one foot and scrunch your toes on that foot repeatedly until you reach fatigue. Takes about 100 scrunches for me. Then do the other foot. Do that a couple times a day and you'll build up your foot strength so you can ditch the orthotics. |
Ron |
10/10/2010 9:06:30 PM |
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Arlene, If you want to keep running, you should get some custom orthotics from your PT. These are a total crutch and I don't advocate using them long term. The reason for the plantar fasciitis in the first place is weakness. And the orthotics just support your weak foot so that it doesn't stretch out the fascia (which is the source of the pain). Longer term you have to strengthen it up and increase the flexibility. Best exercise I've found is to balance on one foot and scrunch your toes on that foot repeatedly until you reach fatigue. Takes about 100 scrunches for me. Then do the other foot. Do that a couple times a day and you'll build up your foot strength so you can ditch the orthotics. |
Ron |
10/10/2010 9:05:17 PM |
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Thank you for the helpful advice, everyone. I'd been checking different sources out, doing different things like ice, towel scrunching exercises like Challis described, which I will do more specifically to her instruction. Also been getting accupuncture which has helped some. "They" also say to stop running...haven't gone that far yet. Do I have to, Challis?? In fact, the farther I run, the better my foot feels - I just get a bit worse rebound soreness. Have mostly been doing trails. I'd love to have use of the boot, Brandon, where/when is a good time to cross? Maybe you could leave it at IAC for me? Or I will be working at the hospital Mon-Wed, if you happen to be going to Coupeville. You could leave it at the front desk for me. Or get it to Erin who could bring it with her. Thank you! |
Arlene |
10/10/2010 6:59:20 PM |
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third call Brandon, you got two shirts waiting here, and I have one t shirt and a nice pair of hiking shoes left in my honda after the PSAS swim, pick'em up, or I'll commandeer'em |
JDW |
10/10/2010 5:07:40 PM |
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Arlene, in addition to using the boot while you sleep, at some point in the day take time to pick up cotton balls with your toes and then take a towel and place your foot on the towel and scrunch the towel with your toes. Do both these exercises with both feet. When I was doing my certification down at the UW for Sports Medicine and Human Performance we got to meet one of the track stars who had been sidelined with plantar fasciitis but had recovered doing these exercises and continued to do them even though he was back running who knows how many hundreds of miles a week. He said that if he stopped doing these exercises it came back (which he only had to learn once). |
Challis |
10/10/2010 5:06:27 PM |
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My boot is your boot Arlene. Brandon, you can just pass it on if Arlene wants it. I didn't find it uncomfortable just embarassingly geriatric looking. Hey, since I am on here - does anyone have a grommet gun/grommet clamper? |
Frank |
10/10/2010 4:49:21 PM |
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Arlene: a sleep boot, or some such, to hold your foot in dorsiflexion while you sleep. I have a couple, and there are also sock-like things that serve similar function. I have one of Frank's that I need to return to him. both types are uncomfortable in different ways, but they really helped me.
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Brandon |
10/10/2010 4:09:42 PM |
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What's the most helpful thing for plantar fasciitis? I am plagued... |
Arlene |
10/10/2010 2:59:08 PM |
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Should we run 10 tomorrow on 10/10/10? :) |
rosie |
10/9/2010 8:50:46 PM |
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I have a friend, Tim Winstorfer, who's been an employee at Buchanan Automation for almost 30 years doing Kona tomorrow. He said he's going to cross the finish line with a Scottish flag and hi right hand behind his back in honor of Angus. Go Timmy!! Thanks to all for the love and support and your presence on Saturday. I have an assortment of plates and serving utensils that may be yours? I'll put in my black box at the bottom of the drive for reunion with their owners. |
gma |
10/8/2010 7:43:24 PM |
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Wow! With a time like that Bobo, I'm sure he's in Kona. IM Worlds is shown live here: ironmanlive.com starting at 8am tomorrow morning. |
Ron |
10/8/2010 5:22:52 PM |
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A business friend of mine is married to triathlete Dave Lyon, one of the top age-groupers in the mid-west (9:45 IM Wisconsin). At age 48 he is still on top of his game. They have a great marriage and she is fully behind his racing. She made a little sign that hangs in the garage that reads, "If your relationship is still working, you can be training harder." |
Bobo |
10/8/2010 10:20:21 AM |
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... and if you are in Muk on a Monday night, we run or MTB in Japanese Gulch for about 70 to 80 minutes starting at 8:30 at the corner of 44th & 76th, about a mile from the ferry terminal. |
Bobo |
10/8/2010 8:36:31 AM |
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My running blog: http://www.runeatswim.blogspot.com
I'm going up to Winthrop this weekend for a fun run in the pasayden wilderness on Sunday 35-40 miles. If any of you are in the area and want an epic run, join me, James Varner, and his friend William, plus some other people perhaps. |
Candice |
10/8/2010 8:19:53 AM |
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oops, forgot to put my name--- It's Candice posting about night running |
Candice |
10/7/2010 10:35:46 PM |
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Hi All! Hoping to get some of y'all out on Thursday nights at 8PM for a run! Runs will be from 7-12 miles, but more likely close to 7 miles. Bring your reflective gear, head lamps, sense of adventure! Meet at Whidbey Children's theater in Langley. |
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10/7/2010 10:35:11 PM |
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what's up, everybody on vacation, or still at Kelly's having a party???????? |
orca bait |
10/7/2010 6:04:06 PM |
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY KELLY!!! |
Heidi |
10/5/2010 11:45:56 AM |
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Yikes! I just sat down to register for Orcas, and then was going to remind you all to do it, but it is full! Two ways left to get in now: be able to help at the work party the weekend before, or bring a volunteer to help at the race. Anyone want to be my volunteer? :) |
rosie |
10/2/2010 8:00:33 PM |
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Ron, Sorry have to bail out. Frame brake isn't working. |
Pedro |
10/1/2010 5:44:44 PM |
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No early morning Saturday run for me. Tom is gone. |
rosie |
10/1/2010 3:02:27 PM |
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Road ride Saturday 7 AM from Half Link. Ignore the tempo stuff in the posting above. It just automatically copied that from a previous post. We're really just riding a couple hours at an easy pace. |
Ron |
10/1/2010 1:10:28 PM |
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Not that one needs to pre-register as DOR is not a problem, but Padden Mudfest registration opened today. Makes for a nice Sunday run in early Nov. for only $10 ($17.50 w/ the socks). http://www.gbrc.net/padden_mudfest.php |
Bobo |
10/1/2010 8:49:41 AM |
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Cider Press - The annual Racicot family cider press is happening this Sunday (Oct 3rd). Potluck style, all ages, pressing starts at noon, food at 3:30-4pm. Bring a dish to pass, we will have drinks available. If you or someone you know has apples... bring them. We have a decent crop this year, but we love to get as many apples from the community pressed as we can. If you need directions or have Q's you can email me... aaronr (at) z-pulley.com. Hope to see you all there on Sunday. |
Aaron |
9/30/2010 10:01:37 AM |
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Way to go Kelly. Inspiring! |
Ron |
9/29/2010 8:23:18 PM |
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so here I am a few days out from just returning with my hard drive no computer for a week try it..it was not fun...So my report is this MOMMY MOMMY MOMMY!!!!!!!! It was a beautiful course too bad it had a lonnnnnnnnnnnnng hill, bur scenery was great, thank god for that..I ran faster than I should have but you can't not help that on a hill..and it pretty much went downhill from that..I felt good till mile 14 then the legs were crying, I tried to give myselt little gifts like ipod music at mile 13 and at 18 I was to give myself 1 min. walk and 10 min run, but I think at mile 20, it was walk 10min run 1!!!!!!: ) I just had to laugh and keep going. I think at that point with 2 miles to go I was just giddy feeling somewhat drunk, alittle out of sorts, dizzy. But what made this DAY...was..my kids Kelsey and Jordan I had no idea that they were coming and here they were at the end of the last curve coming into town with posters flying I stopped right there and broke down crying, they kept saying run momma run so they followed me in, and fell into the race directors arms (Jason) and we got a chair for me and water I was good to go!!! It was a day that will stay with me a lifetime. I think I always had a smile on my face. It was an adventure just like Chuckie! But I had more fun on Winthrop : ) that is my story and sticking to it. |
kelly |
9/29/2010 5:31:28 PM |
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"...at least I got chicken..." |
LeRoy Jenkins |
9/29/2010 11:57:07 AM |
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Yeah, who could forget the cashmere cloaked, musette carrying, spirulina chugging ultra dude. |
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9/29/2010 10:39:14 AM |
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Besides his Ironmans(tm), Brandon has completed the Chuckie 50k at least once too. I seen it. |
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9/28/2010 10:20:49 AM |
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... not to mention Brandon's running an ultra a couple of years back. |
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9/28/2010 10:10:07 AM |
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I suppose that is "solo" first marathon for you Brandon, given the fact you have done a few marathons after swimming and biking! |
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9/28/2010 9:33:39 AM |
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I guess I am one of those deranged ultra runners marking the course :) Hey great job Brandon, Kelly, Rosie!!! Way to represent, you all rocked the course despite is challenges. And Brandon, it's your first marathon too, congrats!! |
Ultra Candice |
9/28/2010 9:09:10 AM |
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I think "deranged ultrarunner" is a bit redundant. Hope to be seeing lots of you redundants at the races next year. Only 172 days to Chuckanut. |
Bobo |
9/28/2010 8:17:11 AM |
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arlene, must of been some deranged ultrarunner making the course...downhill, uphill just mere rollers.... |
erin |
9/27/2010 9:46:06 PM |
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Seriously? 10 miles downhill to START? Did someone think that was a GOOD idea?! Good grief. |
Arlene |
9/26/2010 9:48:58 PM |
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Rosie, don't erase your split, I wanna see'um
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9/26/2010 9:35:46 PM |
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actually, Rosie is, of course, being Much Too Modest. What she doesn't mention is that NO pace was slow enough to save one's legs from that amount and steepitude of down. In fact, one just had to go with the gravity. During mile 11, both her and my legs blew u, but she only lost 8 minutes. I lost half an hour. fortunately at the mile 16 aid station, one kindly person asked "Would you like some aleve?" I guess the racking sobs gave me away. Later on down the mountain, at altitude reachable by cycle, roving mercenaries were selling by the pill. and the heroic part of Kelly's tale is the las 6 miles endured under the searing rays of a fresh-washed sun. I only had to finish the last mile under it, and it almost melted me down. Seriously. So, those two rocked. Well done sweaty women! I was merely pitiful. |
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9/26/2010 9:14:47 PM |
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race report: Ouch. |
Brandon |
9/26/2010 9:01:07 PM |
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"...careful with that ibuprofen Eugene." |
pink floyd |
9/26/2010 8:49:49 PM |
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That race report was from me. Apparently I'm too tired to even enter my name correctly. |
rosie |
9/26/2010 8:31:42 PM |
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I’ll submit the first report. Winthrop was FABULOUSLY scenic and challenging. I was hoping for a PR, but perhaps a course that starts with more or less the first 10 miles downhill isn’t a good pick for someone like me who loves to run downhill and always goes out too fast. ☺ We all knew that we shouldn’t go out too fast on the downhill, but the tricky part was figuring out how fast was too fast. I have a much better idea now. Those first ten miles were fun, but by 11 my legs were already feeling more used than they should be at that point, and by 12 I was already have to concentrate to stay on goal pace – and not quite making it. By 16 miles I probably could have called it a day, but the only way to get to the finish was to keep moving, so… I ended up with a 3:48; not breaking 3:40, like I’d hoped. I think I was 2nd in my AG, and 8th woman overall (there were just 100 racers in total), but official results aren’t posted yet. The real stories, though, were Kelly and Brandon. Kelly completed her first marathon – YAHOO! It was a tough course for a first marathon, but she was smiling, as ever, at the finish. (Though, Pam, you may have it coming for talking her into doing this instead of Skagit Flats.) And Brandon, when I saw him at 14, he told me he thought he was done, and I believed him. Yet the next time I saw him, he was wearing a finisher’s medal, having staged some sort of miraculous comeback involving copious amounts of Ibruprofen and some sort of inner fortitude that I definitely don’t have access to in my brain. Our finisher’s medals look like Old West sheriff’s badges, and we each got a free beer, a free ice cream cone, and a free post-race entrée from the Mexican restaurant across from the finish – they called your order by race number, and delivered the food to the tables at the finish area. Can’t beat that! |
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9/26/2010 8:25:06 PM |
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How was the Winthrop race, some reports? And happy birthday Jack Lalanne. He turns 96 today and still does two workouts a day, weights and swim for about 1.5 hours. He has proved his point, and is still promoting exercise and nutrition by example, inspiring. |
Kurt J |
9/26/2010 5:52:38 PM |
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Yeah, Dan's the "pretty face" of the Mukilteo gang and seems to find his handsome mug or his backside (no comment) on many a public space. |
Jealous in Muk |
9/26/2010 7:39:12 AM |
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Heidi and I are putting on another orienteering event on Sunday, Oct. 24, 11am at Ft. Ebey SP. We are calling it the Adventure Run and it will be more like a trail race than our previous events. There will be a long course (~11km) and short course (~5km). For more information, see the event website:
http://www.cascadeoc.org/events/2010/goat-ft-ebey-state-park |
Bill Cusworth |
9/25/2010 11:08:10 PM |
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The lake was great. It's cooler, but neoprene accessories aren't needed yet. |
Brian |
9/25/2010 5:45:33 PM |
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Congrats to Candice and Challis on the ultra series!!! WOW.
& best wishes for a great Winthrop race: let's see: Rosie, Pam, Brandon, Kelly... Candice, I think is volunteering, but if you are running, good luck to you too! |
k in NZ |
9/25/2010 1:36:12 PM |
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Challis says that the guy below Dan with the red curly hair raced in the Capitol Forest 50 and came into the aid stations like he was out on a Sunday ride but placed in the top ten. |
Ed |
9/25/2010 9:30:58 AM |
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Dan (muk) makes the cover of the MFG website: http://www.mfgcyclocross.com/ |
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9/24/2010 9:54:28 PM |
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Good Luck to Rosie too! |
The Stringer's |
9/24/2010 9:36:47 PM |
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Have a great race, Kell & Henry! =) |
Heidi |
9/24/2010 9:34:05 PM |
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good luck to everyone in Winthrop this weekend. |
p. |
9/23/2010 5:38:20 PM |
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thanks for all the love, well wishes, cards, emails, and phone calls. Checking in here occasionally has been a wonderful and healing diversion to see what everyone's up to. I hope to re-join the ranks in due time. |
gma |
9/23/2010 5:22:21 PM |
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Yes, we do, Pat. Anyone out there want to ride some/all of the Tour de Whidbey this Sat at a moderate pace? Looks like the weather is going to be decent. |
Arlene |
9/22/2010 8:11:40 PM |
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We love you, Patricia. |
Everybody |
9/22/2010 7:53:21 PM |
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Yes, Challis is 3rd ultra series woman!!! Way to go Challis!! It's been a pleasure to run with you and a big motivation for me. |
Candice |
9/21/2010 8:47:33 PM |
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Brando, your shirts are ready, give me a call for pick up . |
jdw |
9/21/2010 11:56:57 AM |
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I accept the rainshadow winthrop challenge, Sunday the 26th, right? Who's going Friday, who Saturday?
Car pooling might be nice. Candice? Kelly? Rosie? Anyone else? |
Brandon |
9/21/2010 11:46:26 AM |
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Ron V, in his first ever cyclocross race (and first time over a barrier last Friday), placed 3rd in his division this past Sunday. Amazing! Congrats, Ron! |
Dan (Muk) |
9/21/2010 10:32:58 AM |
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Just call Candice "La Machine du Ultra". Only she and one guy ran every race in the series. |
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9/21/2010 9:50:34 AM |
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Candice, congratulations on 1st place in the Ultra series! Everyone should also know that Challis is 3rd. Way to Represent.
http://ultrasignup.com/events/series_results.aspx?series=7&year=2010 |
Peter |
9/21/2010 8:54:25 AM |
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Anyone want to do an awesome marathon in the rainshadow this weekend? Checkout the Winthrop Road Marathon http://winthropmarathon.blogspot.com/ |
Candice |
9/20/2010 11:59:27 PM |
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Hi all... It's Candice. I look forward to making it to a Sunday run soon. Wanted to let you all know about the WA Ultra Series: I finished the last race of the 7 on Saturday. I got 6 miles off course, so I didn't do too well, BUT I did do 37 miles which I am happy about! Luckily they only score your top 4 races so I placed 1st woman in the WA Ultra Series, 3rd overall. My prize is free entry in the series races next year, pretty sweet! |
Candice |
9/20/2010 8:58:31 PM |
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Yes, lots of thoughts and lots of love... |
rosie |
9/20/2010 9:24:53 AM |
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My thoughts and prayers are with you Patrica and your family...much love |
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9/20/2010 9:08:18 AM |
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Goss Lake Swim Cancelled. |
JdW |
9/19/2010 9:41:26 AM |
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Anybody out there want to swim in Goss Lake tomorrow Mid Day?
Let's see if we can get a few souls , it'll get us ready for the last swim in Holmes Harbor in Oct. I heard about that through the grapevine.
Put your name down , so I know I will not be alone in my desires.
1 pm a good time? |
out swam the orca |
9/18/2010 1:36:55 PM |
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Sorry, Challis! For once I was not running at 7:05 on Saturday. Are you able to run again??? I went to a book club in Seattle it got so late that I just stayed over and took the ferry back early this morning. If you haven't run yet, I still have to go this afternoon - sometime after Tom gets back. |
rosie |
9/18/2010 12:53:13 PM |
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Rosie, are you running in the am? |
Challis |
9/17/2010 6:35:00 PM |
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Here's an interesting article about the health risks of swimming in chlorine pools. http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/39139307/39095525?gt1=43001 |
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9/16/2010 10:28:49 AM |
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is anybody available to drive Akemi from Everett hospital to home in Seattle today around mid day? If so, call me on cell 206-595-1846 thanks |
gma |
9/16/2010 6:29:39 AM |
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Oh Pat, I'm sorry. Unfortunately, I know what thats like. Call anytime for anything. XOXO |
Heidi |
9/14/2010 9:45:12 AM |
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How about awork group to help with the harvest or an apple crush at the buchanan's later this month? |
david welton |
9/14/2010 9:14:33 AM |
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Apologies for multiple posts. B* asked that I post the link to my next race, a half marathon:http://www.thelegend.co.nz/index.php And I will go ahead and post the trail half, just in case anyone wants to join me! http://www.totalsport.co.nz/events/wildwest/index.php |
k |
9/14/2010 1:05:09 AM |
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I forgot to cheer on Johnny dW who also went both ways. I hear he was so fast that the seals were wondering if he was bretheren... Cheers to you, tsunami |
kstan |
9/14/2010 1:00:40 AM |
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Oh Pat! I am so sorry to hear about Angus. I am so glad to know you have a community of support in Whidbey. (well, if you do come down here, you would have a community of support here as well). Wishing you safe and expedient travels. Wishing Angus all the best. With love and admiration to you both. |
kristan |
9/14/2010 12:58:39 AM |
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thank you all. ill tell the kids to just check this site if they need anything. we were toasting saturday night after my crash to life and how it can go in a flash. then with angus the next day it couldnt be more clear. love to all. hey kristan, theres kiwis all over the place here for the race. |
gma |
9/13/2010 10:46:53 PM |
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Patricia, just say the word and we are there. |
erin and the rest of DSR |
9/13/2010 9:45:32 PM |
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Pat, we are sending you and Angus good thoughts and vibes. |
ron and gretchen |
9/13/2010 8:59:41 PM |
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Wowza - Pat... I am so glad Donnie and Nicole were there with you. I guess things if you'd been alone over there things COULD have been worse...tho not much... I am gone until Monday the 20th, but please call after that if there is anything I can help with. Love to you and Angus and your family. |
Arlene |
9/13/2010 8:49:06 PM |
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Yes Pat---I am also not working and more than happy to help in any way!! We are sending you and Angus our love. |
pam |
9/13/2010 6:32:50 PM |
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Pat, prayers for you and Angus, he is a good egg. Anything you need, just let me know. I am not working until Mon. 9/21 and would enjoy any runs you might need to the airport, or Everett, the store, etc. |
Bob T |
9/13/2010 5:27:30 PM |
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Kurt--what a great race you had. Wonderful to feel all of that training and planning working for you. What a champion you are. |
krista |
9/13/2010 11:22:30 AM |
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Pat, I'm sending you and Angus all of my caring and healing thoughts. May you get back home quickly. |
krista |
9/13/2010 11:15:57 AM |
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Oh Pat I am so sorry to hear of all his icky news. Just tell me what you would like me to do I am here for you and Angus, come back safe... |
kelly |
9/13/2010 8:35:48 AM |
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Patricia, let us know if there is anything you need. Congrats to all of the racers and adventure swimmers this weekend. Who knew there could still be so much fun in September. |
Challis |
9/13/2010 7:35:30 AM |
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dearest Patricia, You and Angus are in my thoughts - please let me know if there's anything Tim or I can do... you're an amazing woman. xo |
k(rog) |
9/13/2010 7:27:53 AM |
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I finished 50 of the Capitol Forest 100 due to leg cramps but they gave me a 50 finishing time. 67th out of 100 in 6:48. |
Ed |
9/13/2010 7:27:26 AM |
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My heart goes out to you Pat, and Angus. Thank goodness Angus ws talking to a nurse! Let me know if there is anything I can do to help. |
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9/13/2010 5:58:24 AM |
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9/13/2010 5:14:48 AM |
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This has got to be a strange dream. I just saw Kurt off as he is going to take my post race bike tour. Not what he had planned, but I'll be excited to hear about it. Soooo.I spent all day Saturday in the hospital and police station afterward to get my bike. I was on my way for packet pick up and racking riding down the bike lane CAUTIOUSLY when WHAM!! car door opened, my front wheel collided, and I couldn't move so ambulance was called. No one spoke English and I was pretty delerious so not a good combo. Luckily I had my passport and ID in a fanny pack. Unluckily they wouldn't begin treatment until I came up with 18,000 HUF and they would't take Visa or US. dollars. The couple whos car door opened on me were so nice and spoke a little English. They understood that Donnie and Nicole would be waiting for me at 12:30 (It was about 10:30 then) on the entrance steps of a certain restaurant where we were to have lunch. They went and told them what had happened and gave them the $$'s to get me started. (There are some long stories there that will wait) Basically I flew my bike 6 or 7 thousand miles and rode it aprox a mile and a half. They put me in a hard cast on left arm as it's pretty bunged up but they say not broken. Right elbow, left knee and shoulder all pretty sore, but left forearm not operational. My helmet saved me as I hit a pole, then a metal box with my head. My bike is almost unphased. It took me 3 hours to retrieve my bike at the police station after all that and I had no idea what I would see. Believe it or not, that's not the worst of it. My friend Lenna called last night and Angus had a bad stroke and went first to Whidbey General and next to Everett. I'm working to get home ASAP but all flight were full because of all the athletes leaving so have got 1st leg secured to Frankfurt tomorrow. Kurt helped me pack the bike and haul to overnight spot while the kids worked on travel changes. Sorry if this is incoherent. It's been a very crazy time and it's far from over. Family and friends are holding down the fort with Angus thank goodness. Lenna just happened to be talking with him when his speech went slurry and went over right away. Love to all. |
gma |
9/13/2010 5:14:29 AM |
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Wow! What a weekend of athletic endeavors, support, and comraderie. Where do I start? Congrats to Ed, all the PSAS swimmers, Jeff and Shiela for going both ways, Pat and Kurt in Budapest, all the support folks for every event. Cheers to you all from NZ. |
k |
9/13/2010 2:12:22 AM |
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Congrats to the PSAS swimmers. That looked like a long way across and back! Congrats also to Ed for finishing the Olympic Forest 100. Great weekend everyone! Reports PLEASE! |
Ron |
9/12/2010 8:37:34 PM |
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Thanks to all who made PSAS 2010 a success. Our swimmers were John, Jeff, Sheila, Brandon, Emily, Krista, Sarah, and Peter. We came back with some interesting stories. Kayaker Don was swamped by a rogue wave. Fortunately he was at the Camano shore in 12 inch deep water at the time so he just stepped out of his kayak. Later, a seal came by to swim with John... but gave up when it discovered that it could not keep up with him. Linda and Ginny in the double kayak discovered a "ghost ship" drifting mid channel. It was a 99% submerged Bayliner motor boat. They could not tell if there were any skeletons aboard however they noted the license number for later report to the Coast Guard. |
Peter |
9/12/2010 7:18:00 PM |
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I forgot to mention and this is a big omission. The planning, support crew and those who came just to see us off ... thank you ever so much for making this possible. |
jjj |
9/12/2010 6:18:17 PM |
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Nice job Kurt and great report. Thanks.
Pat, so very sorry, but I suspect you will make the best of it and have a great vacation.
RE: PSAS - All showed, all started and all finished (I was worried about the last bit for awhile). Was a great adventure filled with lots of fun and interesting moments stroke after stroke after stroke ... but others, better suited can give the report. |
jjj |
9/12/2010 5:42:23 PM |
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Wow, Kurt, Great race report! Pat, I hope they give you an award for showing up to cheer, not crying in your milk at your hotel. You are both AWESOME people and athletes. Congratulations! |
Arlene |
9/12/2010 3:24:29 PM |
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Went Kurt! Nice. And I'm sure Pat was heard by all cheering from under her ubiquitous hat. |
Bobo |
9/12/2010 2:57:32 PM |
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Awesome report Kurt. Sounds like a great experience. You're overall time of 2:14 is FAST! Way to go. Hoping Patricia is doing well too. |
Ron and Gretchen |
9/12/2010 10:55:05 AM |
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Way to go Kurt! You are still a winner Pat! congratulations to both of you. |
jdw |
9/12/2010 8:53:41 AM |
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The Budapest race is in the books now while most of you are just getting ready to head out today. Read my race report in the races section. |
Kurt J |
9/12/2010 7:39:26 AM |
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Pat! Sorry to hear about your mishap. Here is to a speedy recovery! |
kristan |
9/12/2010 12:55:51 AM |
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The 7:45 start to the trail run is at Keller and Edgewood, as usual. I just missed a blank up above. Patricia, I don't even know what to say, except I guess it will be a good story some day. |
rosie |
9/11/2010 8:17:28 PM |
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for goodness sakes! how crazy, patricia! i am sure you will return with a smile and a story....glad you are ok. next year??!!! |
erin |
9/11/2010 5:55:21 PM |
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Me, too. I can't imagine getting clear across the world and being smacked down by a car door on the way to the race. HooKay (which is NOT the word I was thinking when I heard/read about the phone call. ) I'm sure Pat will do the best she can. Hope she and her bike are okay. Here's a shout out to Pat and Kurt - give it your best! |
Arlene |
9/11/2010 5:09:46 PM |
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i hope this story has a happy ending.... |
david welton |
9/11/2010 11:30:35 AM |
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I'll slow down. Akemi and Pedro just got a phone call from Donnie. Pat was bicycling to the race and someone opened their car door and she took a fall. She is OK but might have a broken arm. The phone call was brief. So glad she is not badly injured. |
Lenna |
9/11/2010 11:07:10 AM |
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Akemi and Pedro just got word from Donnie that Pat was on her way to the race and someone opened their car door and she took a fall.
She is OK but might have broken her arm. The phone call was brief. |
Lenna |
9/11/2010 9:28:05 AM |
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Akemi and Pedro just got word from Donnie's Pat's son that Pat was on her way to the race and someone opened there car door and she took a fall.
She is OK but might have broken her arm. The phone call was brief. |
Lenna |
9/11/2010 9:20:50 AM |
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I second that! Go Pat! Go Kurt! |
gretchen |
9/10/2010 9:41:48 PM |
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Pat, #2572, Have a great race! Same to Kurt #2413
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Lenna |
9/10/2010 8:51:32 PM |
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Good luck to Ed this weekend too racing the Capital Forest 100. Go Ed Go! |
Ron and Gretchen |
9/10/2010 1:51:23 PM |
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Budapest must be the city of swimming pools, they are all over the place. I chose the olympic training center today for a few laps in a 50 meter outdoor pool. It was slightly confusing walking around the two story mens locker room opening up doors with strange words on them to find the showers and pool. Luckily I got the word for men right. Yesterday I went on the team group ride to see the bike course and test my bike. Imagine 60 riders going through afternoon traffic in a major city downtown. We rode on the road, the sidewalks, the bike paths, mostly single file. This was just nuts. The drivers here seem to be patient with bikes even when we stopped traffic for left turns. Not recommended though. |
Kurt J |
9/10/2010 12:28:46 PM |
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... and all of Muk echoes that "GO! GO! GO! GO! |
Bobo |
9/10/2010 8:29:36 AM |
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We second that Frazer. After all of the challenges you both have been through, the water temperature will be a swim in the park. Good luck, we are cheering loudly from over here! |
The Stringer's |
9/10/2010 7:47:26 AM |
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go fast and have a blast!! cheers from all your buddies!! |
erin |
9/9/2010 9:18:13 PM |
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Kurt, you gotta be happy about the water temp. The Californians, Floridians, and Australians will be in shock gasping for air, while you’re having a training swim in Holmes Harbor. It was 58 at Alcatraz and that was no problem. Go get’um! |
Frazer |
9/9/2010 8:17:44 PM |
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Adding my cheers to those of my peers- Way to get out there and get'er done Patricia and Kurt! can't wait to hear all the stories. |
*Brandon |
9/9/2010 5:48:34 PM |
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Kurt and Pat, you go guy-you go girl!!!
Anyone know of web coverage?? |
blake |
9/9/2010 3:25:07 PM |
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Kurt and Pat; the word for Sunday is :PAPRIKA! Good Luck and never mind the cobblestones. |
transient orca bait |
9/9/2010 11:42:40 AM |
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I will be cheering you two on...Have a great time and of course the race!!!!!!!!!!!!!GO KURT AND PAT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!xoxo |
kelly |
9/9/2010 9:31:38 AM |
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Wishing Kurt and Pat a great time and a great race in Budapest. Having world class athletes here is such an honor. Best of luck to you both. |
krista |
9/9/2010 9:15:09 AM |
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Wow, Worlds is here already! Good luck Kurt and Patricia. This is soooo exciting! |
Ron |
9/9/2010 7:32:12 AM |
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Kurt, thanks for posting. Yes, you interpreted the keyboard perfectly and crafted a readable post! Good luck to you and Pat in Budapest! Just think of all those folks cheering you from Whidbey Island to Kiwi-dom!!! |
kstan |
9/9/2010 3:51:09 AM |
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I had a nice run this morning in downtown Budapest. Cloudy skies, wet and cool, just like home. I went to check out the swim course, 58 water temp, not quite the 70 they told us. I am going to meet Pat today and get our bikes ready. Riding here will be interesting. There are triathletes everywhere, it is funny to see these race bikes and carbon wheels mixing with the local commuter bikes in traffic. Race on Sunday. I hope this hungarian keyboard is readable. |
Kurt j |
9/9/2010 1:26:42 AM |
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kurt j |
9/9/2010 1:11:41 AM |
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Nevermind. I have a kayak. Brandon, we're set. |
Emily--bait |
9/8/2010 7:45:14 PM |
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Does anyone have a kayak Brandon and I can share for PSAS? We're each doing half and have discovered neither of us owns a kayak. Thanks! |
Emily |
9/8/2010 1:40:38 PM |
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one buck two lake lark. only on wheedbeey! |
transient orca bait |
9/7/2010 5:34:05 PM |
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Two Lake Lark photos and map at http://picasaweb.google.com/LangleySimms/TwoLakeLark2010_09_06#. Giddyup. |
Matt |
9/6/2010 9:41:13 PM |
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the Two Lake Lark went well. Matt, Brandon, and Peter participated. We did not get rained on. It was also profitable. Brandon spotted a one dollar bill on the bottom of Deer Lake as we swam along. Matt dove to get it. Ka-ching! |
Peter |
9/6/2010 3:38:24 PM |
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not fitness related but just thought I would spread this opportunity in case anyone was interested...3 bedroom 2-1/2 bath Louisa Street Cape Cod - available October 1st. let me know. |
erin |
9/5/2010 1:11:57 PM |
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Road ride delayed till 9am due to rain |
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9/4/2010 7:39:48 AM |
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oops, just to clarify: Christchurch is without power and water, not Greymouth... |
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9/3/2010 10:52:10 PM |
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I slept through any potential rumblings up here in Auckland. Most of the south island felt it. My friend Heidi in Greymouth (opposite side of the s. island) was awakened by it too... Fortunately, not many injured. They are without power and water. All of the bridges have been declared off limits until they can be verified as safe. Glad it did not happen in Auckland! |
kristan |
9/3/2010 10:51:18 PM |
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Ride and Fly from the soccerfields, 8AM, bikes leave 8:40. Yahoo, I flew a WW1 Spad 13 Biplane fighter today! |
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9/3/2010 5:05:27 PM |
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Responding to special requests I added a swim in Holmes Harbor on Monday afternoon. Now you can swim two lakes and the sound in one day and maybe even get some hot tub time. |
Kurt J |
9/3/2010 4:40:18 PM |
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Hey Kristan, did you feel the shaker???? |
gma |
9/3/2010 1:10:16 PM |
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Megan, I am glad your surgery went well. Recovery will be more difficult than hip relpacement, but you have great support from your family and friends. I tried running after my first winter on the island, but hip pain was sufficient to prevent sleep. One can stay in shape with other forms of exercise, and you will indeed become a great swimmer. But don't forget the bike! You go so fast that your eyes water, you have fun and see the trees, the sky, feel the wind. I am riding from Maxwelton Beach today at 12:45 |
david welton |
9/3/2010 8:47:52 AM |
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Megan, looks like you have 6-8 weeks to take advantage of the inactivity and take up a new hobby: a particular bunch of books?new language? take an online course? stretch those shoulders while you are at it... Love you! |
kstan |
9/3/2010 1:13:03 AM |
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Peter, the Two Lake Lark sounds fun, if only I could swim. I especially like the name. Maybe next year, as I will have to learn to swim so I can still train with Megan. As for access to the beach on the far end of Goss Lake, I've never tried to access it, even though, technically I think I'm supposed to be able to. If it's locked, I don't have a key. Do Blake and Lynne have access, since they own property on the lake? |
rosie |
9/2/2010 7:18:49 PM |
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Thanks for the update Megan. I have no doubt that you will sprout fins and flippers and become a swimmer extraordinare. Cycling too perhaps? We need to come up with a duathlon of swim/bike. Give yourself a big hug! |
gma |
9/2/2010 6:23:52 PM |
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You have a tandem bike? How about a drive between swims? I'm determined to make croissants this weekend, perhaps we could transport those? Training for everyone. |
Emily P |
9/2/2010 5:50:15 PM |
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HHHMMM ..I can not run, zo, maybe someone with tandem bike, ve go zlow and will sing songs for the runners? or carry musette with food? any takers? |
jdw |
9/2/2010 5:24:35 PM |
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Two Lake Lark workout posted for Labor Day. Rosie can you get us access to start at the beach at the far end of Goss? |
Peter |
9/2/2010 4:01:44 PM |
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Megan, Congrats on a successful surgery. I've got a Total Immersion video for you to study while you're mending. |
Ron |
9/2/2010 3:21:58 PM |
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We can probably get them to go most anywhere as Leprechauns are easily persuaded with a pint and a well crafted limerick. Got any great ideas? Though closer to home is always easier for all = CDA or Penticton. |
Bobo |
9/2/2010 2:52:46 PM |
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Megan, thanks for the update. We're wishing you well and thinking of you. Welcome to the pod. |
Peter |
9/2/2010 2:11:58 PM |
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I guess that would be "Irishmen." |
Dan (Muk) |
9/2/2010 11:28:52 AM |
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Any idea where the Irishman propose to rattle their sabers? |
Dan (Muk) |
9/2/2010 11:28:29 AM |
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Megan's great hip adventure update. So, as some of you know, I just had hip surgery on Monday. Will try to be brief, but it's a bit complicated, and just wanted to let my fellow DSR pals kind of understand where I am at. It's kind of a complicated and unique procedure to preserve my left hip (as of last wednesday the doc was talking total hip replacements pending on both hips) . I have a fantastic surgeon who specializes in younger folks with early arthritic hips (at 44 I can still call myself young, right Rosie?) If successful, I will get to keep my left hip for a while longer before a new hip. So....I have moderate- severe dysplasia in both of my hips. Yep, just like a big dog (although I am not a big dog, not even a big gal really)...it's a genetic malformation of my hips. Basically leads to early arthritis and cartilege tears of which I have in both hips. Long story short, I am officially joining the swimming pod now and what a great group of fish you all are. No running in my future, not even to the mailbox. I am on crutches for the next 6-8 weeks with minimal weight bearing on my left leg. The girls have decorated my walker with all sorts of trinkets. I am doing really well overall. Thanks for your support everyone. Just felt it was easier to share this on the forum vs. explaining it to everyone individually. No doubt about it, I am going to miss trail running, but on to the next phase.... I see a 5K swim in my future....who would have thought this runner girl would ever envision a 5K SWIM in her future (4 years ago I would have said aren't there only 5K RUNS?). I think that's pretty cool... |
Megan |
9/2/2010 11:19:19 AM |
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I posted a swim in Holmes Harbor for Saturday afternoon at 4:00 at my house. This is a good warm-up for the crossing. The south winds this week brought up the cold water so the warm summer temps are gone for the season. Expect the temp to be in the 58-60 range. Morning low tide on Saturday makes this an afternoon swim. |
Kurt J |
9/2/2010 10:55:41 AM |
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〈PSAS week and a half away〉.〉Goss Lake Thursday 6 am Sept 2nd ***by the way, Keep your eyes peeled for a salt water wet dry run this weekend, heard someone will post it soon. Attentione!!!Plus Meredith & I am printing t shirts for this event (PSAS 2010), wood cut swim image on front, and lettering on back, if you want one or more, contact me at blackdog@whidbey.com for details. Please let me know by this coming Monday Sept.6 |
john de wit |
9/1/2010 9:35:50 AM |
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〈PSAS week and a half away〉.〉Goss Lake Thursday 6 am Sept 2nd ***by the way, Keep your eyes peeled for a salt water wet dry run this weekend, heard someone will post it soon. Attentione!!!Plus Meredith & I am printing t shirts for this event (PSAS 2010), wood cut swim image on front, and lettering on back, if you want one or more, contact me at blackdog@whidbey.com for details. Please let me know by this coming Monday Sept.6 |
john de wit |
9/1/2010 9:35:39 AM |
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I thing an Irish man or two have done a little saber rattling. |
Bobo |
9/1/2010 8:12:13 AM |
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Reminder for tomorrow. Free for all training Fort Casey then noon boat to Port Townsend for lunch. Return 3:45 or your choice. Car pool available leaving 9am Bayview. email if you want on board. fetch@whidbey.com, or just show up! |
gma |
9/1/2010 7:24:56 AM |
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rumble, rumble |
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9/1/2010 4:18:24 AM |
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Are those Muk rumblings about an IM in 2012 coming just from your house, Bob, or are there other houses that are rumbling? |
Dan (Muk) |
8/31/2010 10:55:08 PM |
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PSAS 2010 Roster. So far I have heard from Jeff J, Brandon, JdW, Emily, Krista, Sheila and myself as swimmers. (Have I forgotten anyone? Let me know - I am on the contacts page.) This number can be handled by one power boat so there is no need for a lottery; you are all "in". Because some of you are partnering, there is at least one more slot left. Any takers out there? Now that we have a firm roster, further comms will be by email so I don't clutter the forum. Thanks. |
Peter |
8/31/2010 3:40:15 PM |
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Saratoga Strait conditions on Goss lake this morning. Just thought you'd need to Know. |
peter puget |
8/31/2010 9:17:36 AM |
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Starting to hear rumblings in Muk about and IM in 2012. Hmmmmm... |
Bobo |
8/31/2010 8:11:46 AM |
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Go IM Canada! I don't know that I will have the time to train this year for IM, but wish I could join you even to spectate. I will still be in NZ then. CdA was so much fun with all of the fellow tri friends competing! It would be fun to repeat that... |
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8/31/2010 1:47:00 AM |
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I just registered Brandon for Ironman Canada 2011.
Registration isn't full yet, which is unheard of. IMC usually fills within minutes. Lynnette and I are registered too. Does anyone want to join us.
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Damon |
8/30/2010 11:55:31 PM |
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Bobo, October in the Enchantments will be great. Maybe we can talk some more folks into doing it too! |
Ron |
8/30/2010 10:20:56 PM |
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Heidi, thanks for the swim post! I didn't know there were any organized Alaskan open water swims. Hmm . . . |
Emily P |
8/30/2010 12:42:31 PM |
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The trail run will be at 6pm, knew I forgot something! :) |
Jessica |
8/30/2010 12:01:42 PM |
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On thursday, sept. 2nd, the Whidbey Camano Land Trust is hosting a special 4-mile trail run through the Trillium Woods, it is going to be a lot of fun. RSVP at info@wclt.org or call 360.222.3310. See you there! |
Jessica |
8/30/2010 11:52:02 AM |
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For all you salt water adventure swimmers out there check out this Sitka sound swim story!
http://www.nuggetnews.com/main.asp?Search=1&ArticleID=17627&SectionID=6&SubSectionID=6&S=1 |
Heidi |
8/30/2010 10:32:50 AM |
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Ron, I'm still battling injury so the Enchantments is not happening next month. Possible though for October if I can get back to running in a couple of weeks. October would be cool both for the weather and 'cause the trees are in full fall color. |
Bobo |
8/30/2010 10:23:32 AM |
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Goss Lake* 6 AM* august 31st* open water swim* wetsuit strongly advised* |
jdw |
8/30/2010 8:21:08 AM |
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Everyone does walk left here. I am getting the hang of it. Have not been out for much more than tea and soup. Cooking and saving my cash mostly. So the tucker: pretty good, if I put the energy into making it :) Who is coming for dinner? |
kstan |
8/29/2010 7:20:46 PM |
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Hey Kristan, have you found that you're walking into oncoming people on the side walk? I noticed in New Zealand and the UK that people walk on the left just like they drive. Better to make that mistake walking instead of driving. And oh ya, how’s the “tucker” down there? |
Frazer |
8/29/2010 11:07:19 AM |
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circle swimming is clockwise down here. No race sign up yet. Not sure I am up for the sulfuric events in Rotorura (hot springs, daily earthquakes, but a beautiful 44k circumferential lake). They boast 1/2 IM, marathon, century rides. |
k |
8/29/2010 5:12:00 AM |
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The Orcas "Fat Ass" registration is now open. Go to: http://www.databarevents.com/orcas.asp to register. |
Slim |
8/27/2010 8:11:31 AM |
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yeah, she sends word that she's already out on her bike, check out her photo of the roadside bicycle first-aid vending machine! Uber-cool. Tomorrow [her Saturday] she goes down to Spock out the IM-NZ venue, so will miss the weekly Saturday TT. |
B* |
8/27/2010 12:04:27 AM |
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Wow Kristan, that's a fast transition from north to south hemisphere! Already training even before adjusting to the time change. You know the coriolis effect is opposite down there so be careful lest you swim in circles the wrong way and bump into people. |
Kurt J |
8/26/2010 8:10:55 PM |
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ooooh...Saturday morning ride...RC flying at the soccer fields 7:45, Muk crowd boards the 8 o'clock ferry and rides to the soccer fields and we meet up at 8:35, ride to langley to hook up with the volbrechts and the jacques and the simms if backfromthebeach and peter and linda and beats and then up brookshill to meet aaron and to rendezvous with frazer, gma, gene and kelly and JdW then right at andreason to pick up brian and meagan at keller then to goss lake and east harbor to meet blake and lynn and arlene then to kurts, turn right at the north star and straight on till morning!! Wow!!! |
david welton |
8/26/2010 6:51:39 PM |
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ooooh...Saturday morning ride...RC flying at the soccer fields 7:45, Muk crowd boards the 8 o'clock ferry and rides to the soccer fields and we meet up at 8:35, ride to langley to hook up with the volbrechts and the jacques and the simms if backfromthebeach and peter and linda and beats and then up brookshill to meet aaron and to rendezvous with frazer, gma, gene and kelly and JdW then right at andreason to pick up brian and meagan at keller then to goss lake and east harbor to meet blake and lynn and arlene then to kurts, turn right at the north star and straight on till morning!! Wow!!! |
david welton |
8/26/2010 6:51:13 PM |
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hey kstan, have you signed up for a race yet? darn that work. it really does take a chunk out of training time. you'll be gloating when we're knee deep in snow and you're in the middle of summer. |
gma |
8/26/2010 5:33:50 PM |
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Hello from down under in kiwi land. I am working on finding all the tri spots here. Went to tri-swimming yesterday, and will have a group cycle on Tues, Thurs, provided it is not raining. Unfortunately, I will have to start working soon which will curtail my explorations! |
kstan |
8/26/2010 2:41:52 PM |
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A second unattached paddler has stepped forward for the PSAS. Let me know and I'll put the two of you in touch. |
Peter |
8/26/2010 1:17:50 PM |
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A plan has been hatched that's too long to post under training. Thur. Sept. 2 I'm heading up to Fort Casey at 9am for some flat road fun. It's 5.2 miles around Crocket Lake. I might do some fast/slow loops and then run around, or??? The plan is to train at whatever you like then hop on the noon ferry to Port Townsend for some lunch and return on the 3:45. You could do whatever you like as far as training or just join for the PT gig.I'm taking my gynormous pick up so have room for 3 more beside me and
Sheila if you want to car pool. Shoot an email if you can because if we get enough people I want to reserve a lunch table since we'll be plenty hungry by the time we arrive. fetch@whidbey.com |
gma |
8/26/2010 12:09:34 PM |
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I've been contacted by a friend Fred L who can kayak for PSAS, but is not yet attached to a swimmer. If you need a kayaker let me know and I can put the two of you in touch with each other. He also has extra kayak(s) available to paddlers without their own. |
Peter |
8/26/2010 11:01:42 AM |
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Thor's probably a little blind today. The moon was amazingly bright last night. And we all got smoked by some collegiate swimmer gal; us all in neoprene and she without. |
Bobo |
8/25/2010 3:47:14 PM |
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We had 13 brave souls last night for our full moon swim. I spent most of it doing backstroke with my goggles off and watching the stars and moon. Beautiful! |
Dan (Muk) |
8/25/2010 11:45:13 AM |
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summer is coming to an end, the days are cooler and shorter. Not much time left for a large group ride this year. How about Saturday morning at 8AM? |
david welton |
8/25/2010 10:10:35 AM |
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Just thought I'd say a massive 'thank you' to everyone who has helped me out with finding trails, offers of rides/bike loans during my short stay on the island. Sadly I didn't manage to meet anyone for a ride but I've made friends with an owl who I regularly see at the end of the old airstrip at Saratoga, nearly flattened I don't know how many chipmunks and only hit one tree with my shoulder. The riding here is ace and I'll certainly be back with the bike so maybe next time? May even try and combine it an event... Thanks again, if anyone is ever in South Wales, UK and needs a bike/ride, give me a shout on the abergavenny road club forum! |
Neil |
8/24/2010 8:34:08 PM |
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Good to see Pat back atop the podium. |
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8/24/2010 3:58:06 PM |
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Way to go Kurt! You should have done Beaver Lake. Only 1/4 mile swim. Didn't even make sense to don a wetsuit. Of course Portland was a better warm up for Budapest. So Kristan, you're down in Kiwiland? I hope you settle in and find your groove soon. |
gma |
8/24/2010 2:51:55 PM |
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hey Kristan, I see what you did there. howzit feel to be back under the Southern Cross? Am currently chickening, soon to be gossing with some girls. Jealous yet? miss you alreadies. |
beast r |
8/24/2010 1:10:52 PM |
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oops, that was me. |
kristan |
8/24/2010 12:43:56 PM |
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Kurt, good job with what sounds like a narly swim. I used to bike and run the courses you describe. When is Budapest? |
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8/24/2010 12:43:34 PM |
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Happy Birthday Megan!!!!!!! |
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8/24/2010 12:00:26 PM |
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If any of you are on the mainland tomorrow night (Tue), we're going to have a swim under the full moon in Lake Serene at 9:30P. If you're interested, let me know and I'll forward more details. |
Dan (Muk) |
8/23/2010 5:28:38 PM |
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Lets TT tomorrow... normal place and time. Brian A has been out the last 2 weeks and reports it is not too bad on the course... So I plan to ride tomorrow. Hope to see some others there. |
Aaron |
8/23/2010 4:37:08 PM |
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let me see here, for a guy who has a couple of broken pieces of bone in one wrist, and a possible couple broken bits in the other, uh, Kurt, you did really really good. expletived way to go clamster! |
just a swimmer |
8/23/2010 11:27:20 AM |
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I went to the Portland triathlon yesterday. Read all about it in the Races section under Portland Tri. I had a good time, only drank a gulp and a half of the river, and neutralized that with beer at the end of the race. The guys who kick my butt stayed away again so I got an age group win. Results are here http://milliseconds.com/races/detail/1346 |
Kurt J |
8/23/2010 9:54:39 AM |
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Deer Lakey swim tomorrow starting time 5:45 am. wet suits possible. |
jdw |
8/23/2010 9:21:42 AM |
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Ever wonder what it would look like if Bruce Lee played ping pong using a nunchuck instead of a paddle? I know I certainly have. Well, here’s what it looks like: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WiBA0lS_lwg |
frazer |
8/22/2010 1:23:59 PM |
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I will be doing a short trail run (only my VFF are available for running in, they were the most accessible in my suitcase) in the am at the 8:45 start from Goldsmith, if anyone is interested. Will head toward Keller... |
kristan |
8/21/2010 11:39:44 PM |
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A special edition work out this coming morning at IAC. We are swimming too New Zealand. Mos Def Distance Free exclusive!!!!!! |
kiwiwannabe |
8/21/2010 7:35:35 PM |
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Great, lightweight cycling jacket found at my house front closet. women's black nike jacket. ipod pocket, twin front vent zipper, back zippered pocket. Is it yours? Tag inside says "Christina Babcock"--?good cheer rescue. right size for Gretchen, Megan. Let me know whose and I will try to get it to you... |
kristan |
8/21/2010 1:00:13 PM |
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race well, ! Pat and Kurt! Who else is out there this weekend? Cheering you on. Don't think just because I am in Auckland, I will no longer ask for your race reports... |
k |
8/21/2010 11:16:03 AM |
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road ride 8am from the soccer fields |
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8/20/2010 10:09:56 PM |
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Thank you all from the bottom of my heart for all your kindness, support,inspiration, friendship and love, for the PARTY! and my gift. I went home to my kleenex box and cards. Love you all! |
kristan |
8/20/2010 6:59:01 AM |
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ok, several items left at the Simms' including some cute prescription glasses, pink fleece (adult size?), a plate, platter, tupperware and some kid animal forks. All are in the breezeway so just stop by and get them when you want. Thanks everyone for helping make Kristan's farewell a sweet one! |
Erin |
8/19/2010 10:33:07 PM |
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Blake, sorry I missed putting your name on the e mail list, originally hoped that people would spread the word, and they would get back to me with a rsvp. I just e mailed you the last update for this evening. Please come!
it is tonight
5:30 pm at Simms Home on sixth str. potluck,plus whatever you want to BBQ.I'll be there at 5 to set up some tables. Got any chairs? also bring some silver ware with your dish, and cutlery. |
JdW |
8/19/2010 12:28:43 PM |
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A few pics that Heather took during the Tri: http://www.flickr.com/photos/racicot/sets/72157624748618034/ |
Aaron |
8/19/2010 10:57:26 AM |
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Bobo,
Bobo, haven't seen you in a long time, but won't be able to make it Saturday. It would be good to have an official Whid/Muk ride to unite clan. |
Frazer |
8/19/2010 10:48:42 AM |
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I just learned that there is a send-off potluck for Kristan tonight, Thursday, 5:30 at the Simms'. She just learned that it had not been posted and ask me to do so. |
blake |
8/19/2010 10:41:55 AM |
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Any group rides Sat morning? Visions of an early morning ferry ride to Clinton, then tooling around S. Whidbey for the morning are in my head. Always good to see our island cousins. |
Bobo |
8/19/2010 10:15:17 AM |
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Peter, I will get a copy for you. |
david welton |
8/18/2010 8:55:11 AM |
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Wait... am I understanding this correctly? Ron's only been doing tri's for 4 years? S-T-U-D!!!! |
Impressed in Muk |
8/18/2010 8:22:23 AM |
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was that you testing your bike on Anthes, Peter? Glad to hear you are recovering well. Ron, way to end the season. You have come a long way since our first mini mock tri in 2007! |
kristan |
8/18/2010 7:47:42 AM |
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Way to go Ron! You're da man. If that's your unmotivated time, look out!! |
gma |
8/17/2010 6:32:18 PM |
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Recovery is going very well. I'll be back on my bike later this week (commuter bike, that is. tri bike still broke.) Dave, if you're getting a bunch would you please pick up a copy for me and I'll buy it from you. I'm way back in the photo in a white shirt behind the green guy's right forearm. |
Peter |
8/17/2010 4:36:15 PM |
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yeah, that is my shot, cropped to a different format.
they have not got the current issue for purchase at run26. I plan to get a few. Pretty cool to promote local events this way. |
david welton |
8/17/2010 3:46:25 PM |
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Hey, Is that Welton's photo on the cover of NW Runner? Way to go Dave! And hopefully some publicity for the Langley 1/2! |
Ron |
8/17/2010 3:16:47 PM |
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Thanks everyone for your encouragement. Peter, tell us how the recovery is going. |
Ron |
8/17/2010 3:13:54 PM |
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TT tonight. I have another commitment and cannot be there but it is such a nice day that *someone* should do it. |
Peter |
8/17/2010 2:53:47 PM |
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Well done Ron! Brandon, if you haven't already found someone, I would split the kayaking/swim with you. Let me know. |
Emily P |
8/17/2010 12:04:32 PM |
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Ron, you’re my hero too. You’ve taken your training and racing to a higher level and paved the way for the rest of us. We’ve all had a vicarious view, watching you do it. Thanks for the inspiration. |
Frazer |
8/17/2010 10:57:47 AM |
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More kudos to Ron. take a look at his Whidbey swim split: 10:57. Ron, touch a finger to your hip, then exhale through your teeth. Sizzling. |
Peter |
8/17/2010 8:23:28 AM |
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Anyone recognize these guys? http://www.nwrunner.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=586:september-issue-hits-the-newsstand&catid=34:regional-news&Itemid=27. Giddyup. |
Matt |
8/16/2010 10:01:11 PM |
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Great race Ron! You are my new hero. I'm so inspired I'm gonna do the PSAS. Or at least the first half. Anyone wanna do the second half and split the Kayaking? Also, I keep forgetting to post that I lost my grey SWEAT hoodie sweatshirt. I only wear it to SWEAT events and races, so, maybe it was at Orcas? Look in your closet to see if you have 2. Thanks. |
Brandon |
8/16/2010 9:34:17 PM |
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Okay, short report: Lake Stevens was HOT. It might also be too much to do three ½ Iron’s in a season as my motivation wasn’t as high as it should have been. Anyway, the swim went normal and I'm really happy with my bike split, (but I didn’t know it at the time). I felt slow the whole race and then melted on the run. It was a touch faster than I’d done in Boise and Chelan but I was set up to go faster. I had visions of running a 1:35 but I didn’t hold that pace and I’m blaming the heat (or back to that motivation thing). Anyway it feels good to close out the season and think about what to work on next year. |
Ron |
8/16/2010 10:43:57 AM |
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Ron, race report?? (that was my post from the athlete tracker, but now I want the full scoop!) |
kristan |
8/16/2010 10:06:34 AM |
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right on ron!! how did it compare to the other 2 70.3 you have done in the past 3 months?? |
erin |
8/15/2010 9:21:59 PM |
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Ron finished lake stevens with swim 30:04, bike 2:38:40 (that is 21mph ave for that hilly course) , run 1:42:37, for overall time of 4:54:56!!! AG 6! Hot day for racing! Cheers to you, Ron. |
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8/15/2010 1:13:25 PM |
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PSAS call for swimmers. We'll be swimming from Langley to Camano and back (3.8 mi total) on Sept 12th. (See below for one-way option.) This is a swim for strong, experienced open water swimmers. The water is cold and there are currents, chop and marine life. Most PSAS swimmers have at least one lake 5k or Ironman(tm) swim already under their belt. If you want to join us, simply let me know by email before August 29th. Include your phone number. I am on the "contacts" page. (I have already heard from Jeff J.) You must "register" by email to me in advance; you may *not* just show up on the day of the swim. To keep the monitoring/protecting task of the power boater escort manageable, we unfortunately have to limit the boat-to-swimmer ratio to around 1-to-6. In the event that we get more interested swimmers than that, I will hold a lottery two weeks from today on 29 Aug to determine the swimmers. I will be in the lottery myself. Jeff will bypass the lottery as thanks for finding our power boater. Each swimmer will be escorted by a mandatory kayaker which will paddle right next to them at all times. The kayaker is much more visible to passing boats than a swimmer alone. IMPORTANT: the swimmer is responsible for providing their kayaker and kayak. It can take a bit of looking to find a kayaker so start asking around right away. Get a firm commitment by the 29th. The power boat will watch over the kayakers as well as the swimmers so your kayaker need not be highly experienced but they need to be strong enough to do the round trip. One-way option: two swimmers may team up and each swim one way while the other kayaks, trading roles on the Camano shore. The pair will be considered as one unit for purposes of the lottery. Indicate your pairing or interest in joining a pair in your email.
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Peter |
8/15/2010 10:37:48 AM |
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The Puget Sound Adventure Swim (PSAS) 2010 has a power boater! Jeff J's friend Mark has agreed to drive his boat for us. It is a 19' Bayliner. So we are on for Sunday the 12th of September, early afternoon. |
Peter |
8/15/2010 10:37:20 AM |
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will join up with sunday 8:45 run but will leave from Goldsmith. |
erin |
8/14/2010 9:13:19 PM |
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the Black Hills race was canceled because: last year some elderly tourists stopped their car to read the Park signage, which happened to be where the bikes re-entered the park as well. The bike rider swore mightily at them as he dodged. This upset at least the Park ranger, and now the race is canceled. Remember not to give any energy to negative emotions while you race, it's not good for you. Sometimes in unexpected ways. |
Curious B* |
8/14/2010 4:18:03 PM |
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Ed, sorry but I've just been speaking to the better half and she's wanting to head up to Coupeville so I think I'll be going to Ebey's a little later than that. |
Neil |
8/14/2010 2:06:10 PM |
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Neil, 8 a.m. Sunday from the Keller Road entrance to the Putney woods. I am going to ride for 1.5 hours. |
Ed |
8/14/2010 12:17:41 PM |
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Ed, where would you be riding? I'm up for some trails Sunday too, pretty flexible on times/places - Saratoga/Ebey/Gulch. |
Neil |
8/14/2010 11:58:32 AM |
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WHAT!?! They can't cancel Black Hills!! That's the one tri I was planning on doing this year. It's my favorite... UGH! =( |
Heidi |
8/14/2010 8:14:39 AM |
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Ride from the RC flying/socccerfields at 8:30 to meet Kurt |
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8/14/2010 7:55:25 AM |
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Go Ron, Dave Jessup, and any other Lake Stevens Racers I missed! Cheers to the Major McClung Runners too! Represent |
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8/14/2010 7:19:43 AM |
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The Wenatchee Apple Capital Tri is a nice race. I have done it a couple of times. Expect warm, sunny weather with a nice temperature before the afternoon heat begins. Shortish swim in the Columbia, bike with long hill and long flat and return, then run 2 laps around Daroga park with a good hill. Friendly people, good vibes. Too bad it is the same weekend as the Portland triathlon where I am headed tht day. |
Kurt J |
8/13/2010 7:08:57 PM |
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Sunday open grill pot luck and swim at Blake and Lynn's Goss Lake lot end of Kirkwood Lane. Come any time after two, I will have a BBQ going around 6 on which you can cook . Beachfire if we stay late enuff. Bad dog stay home. |
blake |
8/13/2010 5:37:09 PM |
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Black Hills has been canceled, so I'm thinking about the Wenatchee Olympic distanc tri, August 22. Anyone interested? Would like to carpool if possible. |
Frazer |
8/13/2010 3:50:40 PM |
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Road ride on the TT course from the soccer fields at 11:15ish |
david welton |
8/13/2010 8:56:20 AM |
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I might be up for some trail riding on Sunday. |
Ed |
8/12/2010 7:29:57 PM |
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Anyone signing up for the Sammamish Half, you don't need to pay $10 for the shuttle, I can take you. |
B* |
8/12/2010 5:36:48 PM |
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I would like to share my recent experience, in case some of you might find it helpful. About 6 weeks ago I became very frustrated with my inability to generate speed on the bike despite a seasonal increased mileage. I chalked it up to getting older. The situation worsened at the Tri. I could not clip the right foot to the pedal for the entire race. I assumed this was due to a rock in the cleat, and slowed down periodically to kick the pedal to dislodge the phantom rock. I soldiered on, never out of the saddle, no spinning uphill, no "magic shift" below the crest. After the race, inspection of the cleat revealed that it was worn out. Closer examination of the entire shoe revealed separation of the back half of the sole of the shoe from the upper! The gap was small, and hard to notice, but any pressure would lead to a 3/4 inch separation! This likely developed weeks ago. I think my decline was due to erosion of my connection to the bike. So, I got new Shimano road shoes, for 79 bucks. They are lighter, and technologically equal at least to the seven year old 275 dollar shoes that were worn out. They have two velcro straps over the top of the foot and a ratcheting strap just below the ankle. I have tested them, and it seems that I go 2-6 mph faster than 2 weeks ago, when the cleat worked, at any site or slope. Furthermore, tighter adjustment of the velcro straps seemed to help a bit more. Finally, my right leg felt a bit more worked out today with more lactate burn than the left, which has carried the load for the last few weeks. So, I believe that the stiffer sole allows more energy transfer. I previously thought this to be advertising hyperbole. The stiffer the better. I considered a "triathlon" shoe with one wide velcro closure below the ankle, and none over the top of the foot. It is a quicker at the transition but over the course of twenty miles maybe it is slower. I do not know how to prove this though, just my opinion. |
david welton |
8/12/2010 5:05:24 PM |
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Blake and Lynn are in for the Sammamish 1/2 marathon Oct 23. Come on ya'll it's 70% full already |
blake |
8/12/2010 3:39:01 PM |
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Whidbey Tri photos are out and they're great! http://aep.exposuremanager.com/ |
Ron |
8/12/2010 9:08:51 AM |
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Thanks for the warm welcome folks, had a few useful emails. I'm off to Whistler to check out Crankworx and ride some trails there till Saturday but will be up for heading out to Japanese Gulch and Ebey. Also keen on getting some road done if anyone has a medium/large spare/winter bike? |
Neil |
8/11/2010 8:50:28 PM |
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I'm going to take advantage of Rainshadow Running's Volunteer and run free offer to go to Winthrop. I post this info from James for anyone else interested:
"I think I have enough volunteers for the marathon but if you can volunteer @ the Cle Elum 50k/25k the week before(sat Sept 18) you can run the marathon for free! And if you can bring additional volunteers then they can run the marathon or any other race of mine for free or you can get multiple free entries."
So I'm [me, B*] going to Cle Elum to volunteer, [and also ride the backside of the Iron Horse Trail] then run the Winthrop Marathon Sept 26. [and ? qualify for Boston, just to keep Granola Boy on his toes] Unfortunately, Bobo, that cuts me out of the Enchantment Run Sept 25th :( Maybe next year. |
Brandon |
8/11/2010 1:17:07 PM |
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of course i'd love to do boston, but being my forst marathon and all. hmmmm i have to run 10:15's doable from what i know for halved but not sure how it converts. double that is a loooong distance. |
gma |
8/11/2010 1:10:37 PM |
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frazer and blake..I want you to know i waited at half link for you, and you didn't show. turns out i thought it was thur. retirement has its drawbacks |
gma |
8/11/2010 1:08:39 PM |
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Don't forget me!! |
Peter Puget |
8/11/2010 1:03:09 PM |
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Yo Neil, welcome to Whidbey Island. You'll be pleased to know that the name of our island comes from the last name of the first mate on HMS Discovery, commanded by Capt. Vancouver. Mt. Baker, last name of one of the Botanists on board, and as well Douglas as in Douglas Fir another botanist. Check Jonathan Raban's 'Passage to Juneau" for more facts Happy trail riding! |
yosemite sam |
8/11/2010 12:05:18 PM |
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Patricia/gma, Howzabout Boston April 18th? Hmmm? You'd need to qualify before you register on Oct 8th. Winthop Downhill Dirt Road Marathon Sept 26th! |
That's my plan |
8/11/2010 11:39:50 AM |
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Matchmaker, you beat me to it by seconds! |
*B |
8/11/2010 11:32:34 AM |
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Sammamish Half is Oct 23. $40. There is also a full, $55. Each is limited this first year to 100 runners. Both very nearly full, need to sign up likely today or tomorrow. Marymoore Park. Dead flat gravel bike trail on old RR grade. Lake on one side, trees and blackberries on the other. I think I'll do the half. |
Brandon* |
8/11/2010 11:31:51 AM |
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Heidi, that looks swell! I'm signing up. The only thing on my October calendar so far is that property taxes are due. This is way more fun. As long as we're booking out a ways......Some of us are planning on doing the Sycamore Canyon trail run (Pacific Coast Trail Runs) April 4th in Calif. As soon as I get back from Budapest I'm going to start planning that. I've got the bug to do a marathon and am thinking of Vancouver Wa. inaugural in June with maybe Eugene as a trial run. Advice welcome. |
gma |
8/11/2010 11:28:05 AM |
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Ed, do you have anything for Neil?
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Matchmaker |
8/11/2010 11:25:48 AM |
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Signing up for the Lake Sammamish Trail half Marathon. Groomed flat trail and beautiful views!
Anyone want to join me? |
Heidi |
8/11/2010 11:14:27 AM |
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In anticipation of good weather, join us for a swim at our Goss Lake lot Wednesday (today), Friday and Sunday after 2:30. Kids welcomed pets not. End of Kirkwood Lane. |
Blake |
8/11/2010 11:07:12 AM |
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oh, email would be a good way too - neil.d.cox@googlemail.com |
Neil |
8/11/2010 9:37:14 AM |
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Hi folks, I've kindly been lent this login as I'm visiting Whidbey for the next two weeks. I've ridden at Putney and Saratoga Woods for the last couple of evenings - great trails. Was wondering if anyone would be up for some evening rides/day trips further afield? My girlfiend (whose family we're staying with in Langley), is a non-biker so it'd be good to hook up with people who know the area (particularly if exploring stuff on the mainland). I brought my 5" travel bike and love riding technical trails, have done a fair bit of XC/road racing so fitness isn't normally a problem on the climbs or for mammoth rides. I do have a mobile phone with me (07980 902375) but I'm unsure if it will work as it's a UK phone/sim, perhaps best to communicate via this forum, or post your number and I can borrow a phone. Thanks, and hope to hear from you, Neil |
Neil |
8/11/2010 8:39:25 AM |
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in anticipation of the hot weekend...are people still swimming at Gordon's on Sunday afternoons? |
gma |
8/11/2010 7:14:42 AM |
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Megan McClung run this Saturday NAS Whidbey. Here is the link. http://meganmcclungmemorialrun.com/Home_Page.html |
Erin |
8/10/2010 10:32:27 PM |
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Tomorrow night, Aug. 11, @.6:30 pm Post open water clinic debrief. If you helped/volunteered, and would like to come and set the stage for next years clinic, let me know, We are providing the food. call me to rsvp, and location. 579-3079 |
Johnny d. |
8/10/2010 2:46:47 PM |
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road ride thursday at noon with blake and david, hopefully more, half link at noon. |
david welton |
8/10/2010 12:48:11 PM |
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I keep forgetting to ask if anyone found a pair of Speedo googles left at Goss Lake about a month ago. They were black and would have been in a plastic case. |
Frazer |
8/10/2010 10:42:47 AM |
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Mid day (almost) road run, anyone? 11:15. Out and back: Up Al Anderson, to Maxwelton, Campbell Road to Cultus Bay Road and return. What goes up, must come down! good practice for all you Winthrop Marathon downhill runners.
meet at 11:15. My house or 6th and Anthes. |
kristan |
8/10/2010 10:17:22 AM |
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Here are a few pics of the tri awards ceremony. No action shots and not everyone included, etc. etc. Should cut and paste.
http://picasaweb.google.com/ontherun2525/2010_08_07?feat=directlink |
Bob T |
8/9/2010 6:25:05 PM |
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ENCHANTMENTS UPDATE; Krissy Moehl just posted some pics on FB from what she considers her favorite trail run. That's right, the same loop we're running next month (Sept, 25). I have Brandon and Ron as possibles. Anyone else I should know of? Got 11 interested. Should be fun. |
Bobo |
8/9/2010 12:12:47 PM |
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As always ... you guys ROCK!! Thanks for letting us know you're OK, Peter. It was definitely shocking to see you bloodied :( Cheers to all of you ... |
sher |
8/9/2010 7:34:32 AM |
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Yes, much thanks to all for putting on a great race and post race party! |
Erin |
8/9/2010 7:23:21 AM |
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Glad to hear you're mending, Peter - do take care. Pat, thanks for another fabulous post-tri party. And thanks to those of you who put in a lot of volunteer time making the tri happen: Kurt, Bob, Frazer, Brandon, etc. |
Arlene |
8/8/2010 9:41:44 PM |
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Peter glad to hear from you, scary seeing you in the aid car, my prayers were with you! And thank you all that volunteered to make it safe on all aspect of the race course. We had a great time!!
lots of nice people out there a few people in cars that weren't but oh well!!! Thanks you to all involved! : ) |
kelly |
8/8/2010 10:15:41 AM |
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Thanks to each of you for your support yesterday following my bike crash during the tri. My various wounds are looking better this morning. I am clearly on the mend. The worst part of the experience is I that have been ordered out of the water for over a week. The best part is all my wonderful friends. Thank you. |
Peter |
8/8/2010 9:52:04 AM |
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GO DSR!! Good luck to all of you swimmers, bikers, runners and tri geeks! Thanks to the endless hours of volunteers who make it possible for us to be safe and have fun. Plus a double thanks to Brandon and Robert for filling in last minute to mark and sweep the bike course, I appreciate it. |
Challis |
8/7/2010 7:46:18 AM |
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Thanks to all you volunteers for the race today. Have a great race and have fun!!!
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kristan |
8/7/2010 6:23:06 AM |
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Have a great race tomorrow, everyone! |
Heidi |
8/6/2010 10:27:45 PM |
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Peter, great location! Even better than coin operated showers, there is a Pizza joint at the end,Sign me up. I will start looking for a escort boater as well. Sorry I can not help you tri guys out tomorrow, I am on two tours, glass and garden, and still in cleaning mode. Good Luck DSR! |
j de Wit |
8/6/2010 2:55:40 PM |
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PSAS venue. The Puget Sound Adventure Swim does not have a fixed location. It the past we've swam to Camano, or across Holmes Harbor, or to Mukilteo. This variation keeps the adventure level high. This year I'd like to swim from Langley to Camano. Besides variety, this location has ample parking, a nearby boat launch, generally less boat traffic, and not least of all public coin-op hot showers at the finish. The channel width is shorter than Muk but that just means you'll want to swim it round-trip. Still contingent on finding an escort boater. |
Peter |
8/6/2010 8:27:42 AM |
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I am planning the Puget Sound Adventure Swim (PSAS) 2010 for Sunday, September 12th. This date avoids the Labor Day boating crowds and the crazed salmon derbies we swam through last year. The "ideal" tide patterns this year occur mid-week so Sunday the 12th is less than ideal but the tide is reasonable in the early afternoon. Unfortunately our usual safety escort boat captain Sandy is unavailable pretty much all of September (and I am unavailable the rest of August) so I need to find another boater. Any leads on a boater appreciated. The boat should be big enough to easily take aboard a tired or cold swimmer or two mid-channel if needed. A swim step and/or ladder is desirable. If we cannot find an escort boater we'll skip it this year and pick it up again next year. |
Peter |
8/6/2010 8:15:47 AM |
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Erin, starting at 6pm tomorrow, Robert and I are going to mark and blow the course. If you tell me mo' bettah where to look, I'll be sure to. If you want to go with us, even if only as a driver, lemme know. |
*B |
8/5/2010 9:51:39 PM |
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i saw some glass on the shoulder at the top of brooks hill...i will sweep it tomorrow if no one has done it yet... |
erin |
8/5/2010 8:35:49 PM |
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If there is still someone needed to lead riders to the park I can also do that on Saturday AM. Anytime. Let me know.
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Matt C |
8/5/2010 12:06:56 PM |
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I will be there at 8:30 to help load and set-up. |
Matt C |
8/5/2010 12:05:36 PM |
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I humbly suggest that, as in times long past [circa 2007-2008] we consolidate work forces, set up the park, then go to Goss. I think everything would go much faster, and also be more fun. |
B* |
8/5/2010 11:23:00 AM |
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I'll try (work has 1st priority) to be by Friday around 8:30 to help load carpets and work on flagging. |
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8/5/2010 11:06:12 AM |
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I know everything is happening at the same time, but we will be working on the flagging into T2, and marking the run course starting a little after 9:00 (Fri) at the Park. Dropping by for any length of time would be much appreciated. |
Bob T |
8/5/2010 10:35:31 AM |
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Bike course marking and corner blowing, Friday, 6P Goss Lake. Nice to have one more somebody. Bring ear protection. |
Brandon* |
8/5/2010 9:58:36 AM |
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I'm booked straight through until Sat. am, so I can't help with set-up as I would like to. But I've been assigned to help somewhere on the run segment for the tri itself, so see you all out there. Pat--looking forward to the potluck! |
krista |
8/5/2010 9:08:01 AM |
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Unfortunately working all these times, including Sat morning, but I plan to take some long breaks during times when help is most needed. So, don't be surprised if I show up ... just quickly put me to work because I can't stay long. |
Jeff |
8/5/2010 7:36:20 AM |
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Here’s what I know about setting up at the Park on Friday: Bob T is marking the run course, Kurt and I are setting up the finish chute, the Arch of Excellence, and setting up the score board. When I talked to Carrie today, she didn’t have anyone yet for the flagging coming into T2. There’s a need for more help with all these jobs, particularly with Bob and Flagging in and out of T2. |
Frazer |
8/4/2010 9:12:26 PM |
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I will help Friday, starting with carpeting for T1. By the way the fun will start when we load the carpeting onto trucks at the Parks and Rec "trailer" aka shed, at 8:30am Friday. Meet there at 8:30 or at the lake at 9am to unload & spread. We need several people with strong backs and weak minds. |
Peter |
8/4/2010 4:47:16 PM |
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Got it. 7:20 out from park. Sorry Frazer, I'm on "party prep" the rest of the week. |
gma |
8/4/2010 1:24:48 PM |
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I'm good for Thursday at Goss, and Friday at Goss. When does the finish chute and T-2 flagging get set up? |
*B |
8/4/2010 12:18:17 PM |
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I'll be there Thursday afternoon and Friday @ 9 a.m. |
blake |
8/4/2010 9:32:26 AM |
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Thanks Pat, you've got the 7:20 ride from the park, Bob will lead the 7:30, and I will lead the 7:45. |
Kurt J |
8/4/2010 9:21:40 AM |
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I can help Thursday afternoon. Friday morning I've got to do my long brick 'cause I can't do it Saturday! But I can help out late Friday morning and afternoon too. |
Ron |
8/4/2010 8:46:46 AM |
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I can help on Thursday, Frazer, but maybe not on Friday. I'll try to help out on Friday, but that depends on what time I get back from Bellevue. At any rate I'll help wherever I can. |
Brian |
8/3/2010 11:38:59 PM |
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I need at least 4-5 people to help clean up T-1 on Thursday 4pm at Goss Lake. I’ll have my utility trailer there to haul away fir cones and debris. Bring lawn rakes (work best), garden rakes, dust pans and flat square nose shovels (to pick up cones), wheel barrows and or plastic tubs, etc. RSVP to make sure we have enough people to get the job done. |
Frazer |
8/3/2010 10:49:49 PM |
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I am working on Friday, but am happy to help in any way I can. I can lead a ride (but it looks like you have those covered), I plan to ride over anyway. Also can help afterward with awards, or clean up... you name it! |
kristan |
8/3/2010 10:08:21 PM |
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Heidi, I just scrolled down and saw your post. Of course you are welcome!! With or without pies, but pies will be most appreciated too. |
gma |
8/3/2010 7:47:29 PM |
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Kurt, I can do 7:20. Somebody told me one of the bouys is floating in the bay to the left of start. |
gma |
8/3/2010 7:44:19 PM |
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Bob, you are on for the 7:30 ride leader, thanks. Who wants the 7:20 ride? Friday morning at Goss Lake we will be laying out carpet about 9:00am or so and could use help. We should rake before then maybe Thursday evening. The bike racks should show up at T1 about 1:00pm for the final set-up of T1. |
Kurt J |
8/3/2010 4:46:53 PM |
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Sorry to say work calls and I will not be able to make a TT tonight. I am also out of town next week, so I plan to pick back up the TT on the 17th. |
Aaron |
8/3/2010 12:47:45 PM |
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Yeah, I guess a general volunteer All-Call needs to be announced. Kurt, Bob, Frazer, when is Park set-up scheduled? I may be available. T-1 set-up is scheduled for Friday at 1P, I plan on being there. Corners need sweeping, but not until after the County sweeper truck goes through again. Goss public access needs raking and prep, probably on Thursday. Buoys are out, but by all accounts not correct, yet. Come one, come all, plenty of fun for everyone! |
Brandon* |
8/3/2010 12:31:24 PM |
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Kurt, I would like to take the 7:30 bike ride from the park if no one else has "dibs" yet. |
Bob T |
8/3/2010 11:10:24 AM |
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I need two people to lead rides from the park to Goss Lake Saturday morning for the triathlon. We will have rides leaving the park at 7:20, 7:30, and 7:45. I can lead the 7:45 ride and need people for the 7:30 and 7:20 rides. We will ride through Langley to the lake. You don't have to be racing to lead a ride, this is a good Saturday morning warm-up ride. |
Kurt J |
8/3/2010 10:43:55 AM |
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Here is a link to a few pictures of the Whisky Dick tri and if you scroll down there are a few Chelanman pics. http://www.tricoachjill.com/Tricoachjill.html |
Kurt J |
8/3/2010 10:39:18 AM |
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Blake! Bite your tongue! You're a super swimmer!
Can I come to the party even if I'm not in the tri? I'll bring something yummy for dessert. |
Heidi |
8/2/2010 10:31:51 PM |
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Come one, come all to the annual post race get together. Swimmers, runners, cyclists, tri geeks, support crews, along with family are all welcome. Let's catch up face to face. This Saturday 5:00, Buchanan's. Bring a dish to share. I'll have a protein (turkey? hot dogs?) plus liquid refreshments. Be there or be square. |
gma |
8/2/2010 12:06:37 PM |
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The swim buoys are in Goss Lake. Does it always look like more than 1/2 mile to me 'cause I'm not a very good swimmer? I plan to swim the course today, Monday, and Wednesday from our lot. Join me after 2:30 if you can. |
blake |
8/2/2010 9:44:19 AM |
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Distance totals from Elk Lake: 500+1000+1500+3000+5000 meters = 11,000 meters, which is 6.83 miles, which is 12029.7 yards, which is 481 lengths in a 25 yard pool. Needless to say, we are all taking taking a day off from swimming. |
krista |
8/2/2010 8:42:44 AM |
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BTW This series was well run, great food and well worth the trip. We are all considering doing it again. Maybe add a little more time so we don't have to drive back after the hardest day of racing. Lots of neat places to visit and wonderful setting. Pictures will be on our face book pages, et al. |
jjj |
8/1/2010 8:01:25 PM |
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Last from Jeff ... guess I forgot my name there... been a long weekend ... we are still on the road hoping to make the 10 pm ferry ... |
jjj |
8/1/2010 7:57:05 PM |
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Elk Lake report. We all got our survivor mugs for completing a 3K on Fri, 500 and 1500 on Sat and 5K and 1K today. The last 1K was pure hell for me. Krista hung out with me and did it IM and even then I could barely keep up. I guess the 5 K right before did me in, but it was over 5 minutes faster than my best ever. (drafting is nice for your time but it sure can be hard when someone else is setting the pace). Krista had a great time but was in hard AG. John got a 3rd for the long swim series (1.5, 3, and 5K) and I got a 2nd in my AG. We all had a great time. |
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8/1/2010 7:53:44 PM |
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Back from Whisky Dick today. Good racing, hard bike ride, sunny and warm, well organized, headwinds on the bike, long climbs, long flats, nice swim, mostly flat run. The good news is I finished first in age group, the bad news is I finished last in age group. Fist time that's happened to me, despite a pretty good turnout of people. Read my race report in the Races section. |
Kurt J |
8/1/2010 6:46:56 PM |
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sorry - different computer |
rosie |
8/1/2010 5:23:10 PM |
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Casco Days Four Mile Run report, Casco, Maine: Get up, have coffee, and read the paper. Drive 10 minutes to race start. Register and wander around for an hour checking out the new town hall and the posted results from the Casco Days raffle while waiting for the buses to drive us out four hilly miles to the start. Run four hilly miles in to finish in town center. 600 people, Place 4 in AG, 21 woman overall. Fried dough, ferris wheel, BINGO all an option after the finish. Not quite White River, but also no throwing up or concussions. :) Way to go Matt and Candice! |
rosie |
8/1/2010 5:22:33 PM |
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Casco Days Four Mile Run report, Casco, Maine: Get up, have coffee, and read the paper. Drive 10 minutes to race start. Register and wander around for an hour checking out the new town hall and the posted results from the Casco Days raffle while waiting for the buses to drive us out four hilly miles to the start. Run four hilly miles in to finish in town center. 600 people, Place 4 in AG, 21 woman overall. Fried dough, ferris wheel, BINGO all an option after the finish. Not quite White River, but also no throwing up or concussions. :) Way to go Matt and Candice! |
rosie |
8/1/2010 5:21:51 PM |
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Casco Days Four Mile Run report, Casco, Maine: Get up, have coffee, and read the paper. Drive 10 minutes to race start. Register and wander around for an hour checking out the new town hall and the posted results from the Casco Days raffle while waiting for the buses to drive us out four hilly miles to the start. Run four hilly miles in to finish in town center. 600 people, Place 4 in AG, 21 woman overall. Fried dough, ferris wheel, BINGO all an option after the finish. Not quite White River, but also no throwing up or concussions. :) Way to go Matt and Candice! |
rosie |
8/1/2010 5:21:32 PM |
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Race reports! Thanks, Matt. What about you, Candace? Also Kurt (Whiskey Dick), Jeff, Krista, John (Elk Lake), anyone else? |
k |
8/1/2010 4:15:44 PM |
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OMG, Matt! LOL! Crazy racing! How's the head?
Challis? Are you doing okay? |
Heidi |
7/31/2010 9:37:15 PM |
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White River report - me (game time decision, forcing me to buy shoes and running shorts on the way to the race Friday night after work, the way you probably shouldn't) and Candice (planned in advance, the way you probably should), with Challis a DNS due to medical. Camped out at the start since for some reason it's hard to find a lodging reservation when you call Friday at 4PM and it was perfect - a nice moon and stars over Rainier and an early bedtime because my Tikka batteries were shot. And a good atmosphere and ambience in the campground at the starting line the night before. Race day broke with a beautiful sunrise and cool temps at 6:30A. Saw Candice at the start and she looked totally dialed in. Me not so much, as I was the last person sprinting from my camping spot towards the start from 400m away as Scott McCoubrey was yelling "1 minute to the start". Ran a very controlled race on the first half (what you have to do when your fitness isn't any good and your mental strength is questionable) and saw Candice looking very solid coming into Corral Pass on my way out. Solid through half in just over 4 hours feeling fine, then the second climb got hot in the blistering sun and the epic battle began - between my mind and my body. As it got hotter and hotter I felt queasier and queasier until I tossed all the Clif Bloks I'd eaten on the way down the first climb at the first aid station on the way up Sun Top. The body was saying drop but the mind wouldn't let it go, and with a Coke or two down the hatch to settle my stomach and F1 rolling through the aid station to follow, I was able to run the rest of the climb in just over an hour and a half for the 8.5 miles up. More throwing up at the top aid station and that made the run down the 6 miles from Sun Top to the bottom slow, and then with more throwing up at the last aid it was survival mode the last 6.5 to the finish. But I was able to hold off the fifth place Masters and ended up 4th, and 2nd in my AG. Crashed hard with a mile to go and slammed my head into a rock so I was stuck there getting checked for a concussion for half an hour (they just looked at me funny when I answered their questions about seeing stars and nausea by saying I was experiencing those symptoms all afternoon, and that after the fall my general feeling had actually been quite good). Once I was released from that I had to bolt to pick up my mom from the airport so I unfortunately couldn't hang for any of the good post-race stuff - the ritual dip in the White River, the awards, hanging out with all the trail geeks, cheering on Candice. But from how she looked at Corral I'm sure she smoked it. |
Matt |
7/31/2010 8:22:17 PM |
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Sunday Run. Leaving 6th & Anthes 8:30 sharp, on foot, to meet regular trail run at Goldsmith, 8:45, then on to Kellar. Subsequently to hie hence towards points unknown and otherwise. |
B* |
7/31/2010 4:33:57 PM |
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update to tomorrow's ride: hills. Out Saratoga, East Harbor, then Honeymoon Bay. I will turn around after an hour, others may continue to make a longer loop! |
kristan |
7/30/2010 11:43:16 PM |
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Sunday starting at 2 open swim at Blake & Lynn's lot Goss Lake end of Kirkwood Lane. Remember no facilities |
blake |
7/30/2010 5:56:42 PM |
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Yes, good luck to the three intrepid swimmers at 3 day camping/swimming extravaganza @Elk Lake: John, Jeff and Krista. Who else is racing this weekend? White River 50: Challis & Candace? Others? 'fess up.
Cheering you all on. Represent |
k |
7/29/2010 11:21:06 PM |
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Swimmers, have a great time on you're road trip to Elk Lake. Make some waves. |
Kurt J |
7/29/2010 9:14:07 PM |
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chip seal squeaky wheel, road rash mad dash. Spandex. |
david welton |
7/29/2010 4:36:57 PM |
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chip seal
lust
encumbered devotion
wet speedo
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haiku sam |
7/29/2010 11:00:54 AM |
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And the Rose family for the pontoon boat support. Thank you so much for offering to have it at your place as well! |
k |
7/28/2010 11:02:46 PM |
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A huge thank you to all of you who put the LUST on today and to those of you who came out every Weds night to help with the open water clinics. It is a testament to our community that we were able to do these clinics, as one participant from OH noted today. Heartfelt thanks! Kurt, Brandon, Peter, Frazer, Brian, Jean, John, Krista, Jeff, Emily, Pat, Tom, Max, Emily's kids, Erin, Matt, Megan and everyone's partners for putting up with the once weekly night away from home... and who am I forgetting? Cheers to all of you. I learned things from each of you!! |
kristan |
7/28/2010 11:00:34 PM |
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oh, and ♪♪♪Happy Birthday, David!♪♪♪ Hope you had a lovely dinner with Georgia! |
erin |
7/28/2010 10:26:25 PM |
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Great event tonight people! Kristin and Krista keep up the good work plus the other usual suspects, Brandon, Frazer, Jean, Kurt, Jeff, Brian, deWit and cousin, Tom (buoy patrol). Mking people accomplish or improve on what they might otherwise not attempt! Have I forgotten anyone? |
erin |
7/28/2010 10:25:17 PM |
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Of course you could avoid all of these TT issues and have a TT in the woods on a mtn. bike! |
Ed |
7/28/2010 6:30:56 PM |
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A number of years ago they chipsealed Surface Road and we moved the TT to another temporary location. Since there is chipseal on some of this route, it is unwise to use it, however it can be tweaked. You start out on French Road, right at the Fire Station, head towards Maxwelton, right turn onto Maxwelton and turn right onto Campbell Road, turn right onto Cultus Bay, turn right onto French and cruise through the finish at the Fire Station where you started and cool down as you head towards Maxwelton. Turn around once cool and come back to Fire Station to get your time. (the original alternate had the same start place but included Bailey Rd where you would finish after coming around the corner before coming to the intersection of French with enough time to slow down before the stop). |
Challis |
7/28/2010 6:29:28 PM |
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I thought of that last night... but was too tired to post yet again, Yes, it has been renamed as the LUST! Tri desire has unmasked it early!!! :) |
kstan |
7/28/2010 4:14:01 PM |
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Kristan, isn't your UST race in LANGLEY??? Do I have to spell it out ? |
tri desire |
7/28/2010 4:02:06 PM |
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If you google "island county chip seal" the first item up is a google map of this years intended chipseal projects. I do not know how to post the link. It does not look to me like Maxwelton is included. |
david welton |
7/28/2010 2:31:17 PM |
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The Tri TT course is also excellent, but also has problems-the right turn from Lone Lake Rd to Saratoga will not be monitored for an informal TT, nor will traffic be controlled at the edge of town. And right now there is fresh chip seal. I am just trying to make helpful suggestions. |
david welton |
7/28/2010 2:24:24 PM |
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You forgot Wilde. Actually, there are a number of public and private roads along the current TT course, to sizable communities at Cedar Circle, Woodside, Welcome, Witter, Meander, Fallview, and Echowood. With a high volume of commuter traffic along Langley Road at that time of day. And "Tripp's Corner", at the sharp right hand turn across from the road to sandy point. The current TT course is indeed brilliant, but it is not perfect nor is it particularly safe for TTs with chipseal on the fastest downhill by the winery. Maxwelton Road is lightly traveled throughour the day. It is worth consideration for an alternate route. |
d |
7/28/2010 2:19:34 PM |
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The proposed course for a Maxwelton TT crosses car traffic lanes at (in order) Coles, Ewing, Sills, Swede Hill, French, Quade, Campbell, and Midvale. That's eight intersections. I am only counting crossing a traffic lane. (I'm not counting straight across the "uninterupted bike lane" side of a tee which is okay.) Eight in 10 miles! The current TT course has *zero* in 7.5 miles. The current TT course is a brilliant course. The Tri course main lap is pretty good in this regard too.
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Peter |
7/28/2010 1:58:27 PM |
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Thanks Blake and Rosie for the Kayak offers, I'll be using Peter and Linda's as it turns out. It's nice to know there are so many options. Steve Marx from Island County Public Works is having the road swept along the tri course. He said he would try to have the whole course done by next week, cross your fingers. They were sweeping Lone Lake/Goss Lake rds. today. Regarding TT's, why not use the tri course? All right hand turns, and good preparation for the event. It's 9.5 miles +/- |
Brian |
7/28/2010 12:18:02 PM |
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Does anyone have or know someone with a laptop projector? I wish to borrow one the evenings of Tues. Aug 3rd and Thurs. Aug 5th---especially Thurs. Aug 5th. Thanks in advance. |
krista |
7/28/2010 11:22:08 AM |
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If you start on Craw Rd above Coles you have a bit of a ramp to gain speed. The intersection of Cole and Craw is nearly always clear. A right hand turn to Maxwelton, a Uturn at the Dave Mackey Park parking lot and back to the foot of the hill climb to the Kirk nursery. Ten miles. A left turn to get back on Craw is a bad idea. So you stop near the myron gabelein residence at the foot of the hill. To get the ten miles you have to start on the ramp and cross the Coles/Craw intersection. TTs with U turns are not as good as a loop, but they are common. Maxwelton is lightly traveled with wide shoulders. And, so far, not chipsealed! This TT would be 5-6 minutes longer than the traditional course. |
david welton |
7/28/2010 10:08:33 AM |
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Good qualities for a TT course: Lightly trafficked. Only right hand turns. Crosses no intersections. No stop signs. No traffic lights. That way you can just ride all out without mixing it up with cars so much. The existing TT course has these qualities. That is why Brandon picked it about 12 years ago. If we pick an alternate it should be at least as good in these respects. |
Peter |
7/28/2010 9:10:32 AM |
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just UST ! Bust it out at the UST?! It'a mUST! (ok, ok I'll quit now) |
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7/28/2010 12:22:34 AM |
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Thank you all for volunteering for the uh, previously known as the mini mock tri, but a tri it is... so the UST: Ultimate Sprint Tri tomorrow. Not sure how many folks will actually show. Count is currently at 12... but plenty of room for more.
I still need 2 clipboards. Anyone? |
kristan |
7/28/2010 12:22:25 AM |
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whoops! didn't refresh page before posting...i see your comments now! |
erin |
7/27/2010 11:57:20 PM |
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Aaron, how did the TT go with the chip seal mess? I saw it at 5:45 but couldn't get to a computer to warn you. Be careful cyclist it is fresh gravel on Langley Road by the winery hill and just past the soccer fields towards the highway. |
erin |
7/27/2010 11:56:14 PM |
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Chipseal mania has hit the south end. We rode reverse TT loop and then a lap on the tri course. TT down Maxwelton sounds grand... I am in to try it next week. |
Aaron |
7/27/2010 11:28:53 PM |
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I have been trying for a year to get somebody interested in a maxwelton TT!!! Cole/Craw to the park and back is a standard 10 mile course!@ |
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7/27/2010 10:47:32 PM |
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Did you guys TT tonight? I turned up Maxwelton when I saw the new chip seal on Langley Road. Did a couple runs up and down Maxwelton to the beach. Turns out that's a pretty decent TT course also. |
Ron |
7/27/2010 9:34:29 PM |
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peter, I wil have the canoe, and will be there about 4:45-5 pm. will have the rope and weight for the buoys Kurt is bringing, plus I have some extra hands coming, they are all de Wit's so do not know how well that will work out. |
jdw |
7/27/2010 9:30:08 PM |
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Now about this Wed night tri practice, it is a swim, bike, run, short distance yes, but it is still a tri. So we can call it a Mini Tri. But a mock tri? I find that a tad degrading, can't we just call it a mini tri? OK, I'm over that. |
Andy Potts |
7/27/2010 8:20:00 PM |
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Brian, you can use one of our kayaks, if you want. They're just in the yard. Paddles in the shed. |
rosie |
7/27/2010 6:46:49 PM |
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Brian, I have a boat, but can't go. It's an 8 foot pram and fits in the back of a pick-up. (you can use mine.) call if you want to use it. 730-7915 blake |
blake |
7/27/2010 2:48:27 PM |
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I can help out tomorrow for the mock-tri, but I don't have a boat or kayak. If anyone has an extra one I can borrow I'll be happy to help out. I'll be there anyway. |
Brian |
7/27/2010 11:34:05 AM |
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So the lake last night was so peaceful and smooth as glass it was great to swim...I pulled jordan across the lake and back w/ a rope tied to waist ...just for fun it was a blast, nothing like a great upperbody workout! Didn't see moon till we got home and got in sleeping bags on the deck then we saw it : ) |
kelly and Jordan |
7/27/2010 11:00:12 AM |
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TT... Tonight... Need I say more...
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Aaron |
7/27/2010 10:35:45 AM |
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The mini mock tri is in need of more boat support. This is a chance for you studly tri veterans to give back to some newbies, just like someone helped you get started oh so long ago. Plus it's a blast. Bring a kayak or other non motorized watercraft plus your PFD. Volunteers arrive early at 5:30pm, Goss Lk, Wednesday. Parking will be tight, carpool if possible. I have a kayak for you, email if you want to borrow, you pick up. My email is on the contact page.
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P Oakley |
7/27/2010 9:45:05 AM |
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We found a lot of broken glass and cigarette butts, but no shiny nuggets. |
F |
7/26/2010 1:40:49 PM |
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You know Fraz, the first gold strike in California, was from underneath a tree stump. You might want to go back and recheck where the light came from. |
yosemite sam |
7/26/2010 12:46:44 PM |
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Frazer, I do not require a flash of light to illuminate my inner child. I illustrate that although you are only young once you can be immature forever. I have to spread mulch next weekend. |
david welton |
7/26/2010 12:39:08 PM |
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John, please post a photo of your swimmer bobblehead trophy...it's too cute to not share. |
krista |
7/26/2010 11:54:06 AM |
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Taper is for Taters. Deer Lake tomorrow AM, 5:30. |
Trout limping in America |
7/26/2010 11:00:16 AM |
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Hey David, as Bob T and I were removing the stump yesterday, I kept looking for some deep symbolism - something profound that I could take away from the experience. And then it hit me, I was getting in touch with my inner child! I was playing in the dirt…..again…..and then all at once, there was a flash of light and the meaning of life was instantly revealed! How cool it that? |
Frazer |
7/26/2010 10:59:40 AM |
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Full Moon swim tonight any takers....... |
kelly and Jordan |
7/26/2010 10:32:37 AM |
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I signed up for the Whiskey Dick triathlon next Sunday Aug 1st. This race is an old classic in Washington that I haven't done yet. It features a 1900' climb out of the Columbia up to the Kittitas valley. It is run by Budu so my expectations are not too high for organization but it should be a good fun hard day of racing. Is anyone else interested? |
Kurt J |
7/26/2010 9:12:07 AM |
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Hey Brandon - The enchantments loop is about 18 to 19 miles. Working from the NW side it's about 8 miles to the top of Asgard Pass with about 5000 feet of gain, but 2000 of it in the last mile. Then it's a nice 10 mile roll down to the Snow Creek trailhead parking lot with about 7000' of loss. It's definitely a quad workout. Parties typically run this in about 4 to 5 hours, which sounds kind of slow but there's only about 10% of the trail where one can really stretch out the legs and run. The rest is steep, or rocky, or technical, or a combination thereof. We'll do it in one day of course with a self issue one-day pass. Drive over early in the morning and head home to be home that night. People can of course spend the night in Leavenworth if they want. About a dozen of us are interested in this. Hope you can make it.
Here's a link to check it out. http://www.nwhikers.net/forums/viewtopic.php?p=411632 |
Bobo |
7/26/2010 8:44:24 AM |
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Congratulations to the LPOWSwimmers! Time to taper for Elk Lake. |
Ron |
7/26/2010 8:25:35 AM |
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John D. got a 3rd overall in the 5K wet suit. Emily won a loaf of bread in a raffle. She and Krista did the 2.5 K. John and I did the 5K. We don't know our age group places or over place accept for John who got a beautiful trophy which I'll let him describe but we all made a credible showing and had some fun competition. Its always nice when someone thanks you for a good race even when you spend a good part of the race drafting off them. Good training race in prep for next weekend when John, Krista and I get to do a .5K, 1K, 1.5K, 3K and 5K all in one fun packed weekend in Elk lake, OR. |
Jeff |
7/25/2010 5:52:37 PM |
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oops, I guess I was wrong. |
Ed |
7/25/2010 5:31:42 PM |
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I believe that Lake Padden is not until the same weekend as the Whidbey Tri. |
Ed |
7/25/2010 5:30:43 PM |
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Lake Padden Open Water Swim REPORT please! |
Ron and Gretchen |
7/25/2010 4:02:33 PM |
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Road riding on the tricourse, 8AM, from the soccer fields after RC flying. |
david welton |
7/24/2010 8:57:26 PM |
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Shane is a gunfighter, seeking a new life in the Jackson Hole Valley. He and Joe Starrett, homesteader, bond early in the film as they clear a stump from the farm. The stump removal is an symbol of the epic struggle they will face with Ryker, who views their "sodbusting" as obstructive to his free-ranging cattle. Shane finally realizes that a "man has to be who he is" and literally "knocks sense" into Joe, who wants to face off with Jack Wilson, the evil gun-for-hire mercenary in the Ryker camp. Joe is very strong, but is lacking in crucial martial arts skills. Shane defeats Wilson, and rides into the night as Joey, Marian and Joe Starrett's son, calls out for him to come back. Joe remains in the Valley, to raise his family straight and strong. A great movie. Beautifully filmed. Watch it for pointers before you take that stump out. |
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7/24/2010 8:56:25 PM |
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There will be a mini mock tri on Weds starting promptly at 5:45. I do need some volunteers... Timers (2), and someone to direct folks at DeBruyn (sp?).. and other positions. For those volunteering, I would like to meet briefly at 5:30 to review things at Goss Lake. Thanks everyone! Please email me if you can help: kriswheels@gmail.com. |
kristan |
7/24/2010 8:13:14 PM |
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And way to go, Frank! It's that hypoxic thing, isn't it? It just gets harder and harder to achieve... |
*B |
7/24/2010 4:14:58 PM |
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Hey Bobo! Tell me more about that Enchantment run thingy, pretty please? |
Brandon |
7/24/2010 4:05:07 PM |
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Goss Lake stump removal Sunday at 2pm. Bring picks, mattocks, shovels, rakes, axes. Bob and I will bring chainsaws. Hopefully we’re done by 4pm for a swim. |
Frazer |
7/24/2010 10:35:24 AM |
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Brick, anyone? Leaving at something like 10am. Need to stop at Dave's for an extra tube... then 2 1/2 hrs and 1/2 hr run? Join me for all or part. My house. Call if you are planning on joining me |
kristan |
7/24/2010 9:02:01 AM |
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What do you get when you START a marathon at 9,200ft, run it on gravel roads along the spine of the Gravelly Range near Ennis, MT, peak at 9,600ft, then finish at 8550ft? Yes, you get rights to call it the highest road marathon in America, but what you really get is a tough as nails competitor from this island in Puget Sound (who would have thought-- a flatlander could run so well at altitude, but did last year on the Bridger Ridge Run). Just wait Ennis, MT....
Go Frank, Go!!! |
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7/24/2010 8:59:26 AM |
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David there's no need to watch a movie, you can make your own on Sunday. |
Frazer |
7/24/2010 1:06:30 AM |
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My third favorite movie of all time, "Shane" (behind Wizard of Oz and Fantasia), has a scene with Alan Ladd and Van Heflin clearing a stump from the Joe Starrett homestead. I think I will watch this movie tonight, on my DVD. Road ride in the morning, triathlon course, with intervals up the nasty Saratoga hill! |
david welton |
7/23/2010 2:46:46 PM |
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I looked at the stump yesterday and I think what we need to do is dig down and expose the roots so they can be either chopped through them with an ax or cut with a chain saw, however, we’d have to really clean the dirt off them to avoid dulling the chain. We can use my utility trailer to haul it away. (Of course dynamite would be the quickest way, but the residents might get a little upset.) |
Frazer |
7/23/2010 10:42:43 AM |
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John, Call Carrie, or anyone who answers at the park 221-5484. I talked to her yesterday and she indicated she was still looking for volunteers. There is a "Get Involved" link on the main Parks page, but the name is not obvious, and there should be a direct link on the Tri page. She would probably appreciate knowing there is a "weak link" when it comes to a volunteer area of the website. |
Bob T |
7/23/2010 9:00:08 AM |
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I looked at the web site from SWParks, but can not find anything about volunteering for the tri-anybody got a clue? |
jdeWit |
7/23/2010 8:25:18 AM |
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Frazer, I'm in for some help with the stump. I have a chainsaw, but it looks like a breaker bar, and a pick would be more useful ( I don't have either), as the part above the ground is somewhat soft. Kurt, good gouge on the tire pressure (different Bob asked the question). I rode the patch yesterday, and today. I had less tire pressure today, and it did seem smoother. They were sweeping today also. Didn't seem too bad, but obviously the corners could be a bit tricky if any residual gravel is present. |
Bob T |
7/22/2010 11:35:12 PM |
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Bob, I believe a lower tire pressure is faster on chip seal. I lower the pressure for rough roads and it feels better. High pressure causes the tire to bump along reducing contact, changing the size of the contact patch and wasting energy. Do an experiment and let us know what you find. |
Kurt J |
7/22/2010 5:14:12 PM |
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Aaron, Brian, and Peter: thanks for getting on the chip seal issue. This will make a big difference. On a related subject, there is a large stump under the trees at Goss Lake where the swim transition takes place We have permission from Parks and Rec, who now manage the Goss Lake Park, to remove it. It's taking up valuable space, so I'd like to get a crew together this weekend and see if we can take it out and level the ground around it. I don't know if it’s possible, but I'd like to give it a shot. Let me know if you want to put your back into the project this weekend – maybe Sunday before the 4pm swim? |
Frazer |
7/22/2010 11:37:47 AM |
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The chip seal has been swept as of early this morning! =) |
Heidi |
7/22/2010 11:01:32 AM |
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Which do you think is better for optimum speed on chip seal, a lower or a higher tire pressure? Why? |
Bob |
7/22/2010 10:37:47 AM |
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Got an email back from the tri RD. She has already been in contact with the county on this and will continue to emphasize it with them. |
Peter |
7/22/2010 9:18:39 AM |
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I sent an email to the tri race director to tip her off on the chip seal issue. |
Peter |
7/22/2010 9:06:28 AM |
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I contacted the assistant director of Public Works for Island County a couple of weeks ago as I could see this coming, and he said that there was a very high likelihood of having it swept by their machine. He didn't guarantee it, but if there's any chance of it happening he'll make it happen. He had the pilings installed last year at Goss Lake a few days after I complained to him about someone parking their truck on the beach. He also thought that there was a chance that the whole course could be swept. I know chip seal sucks, but if they'll sweep the road it won't be too bad. |
Brian |
7/21/2010 7:37:41 PM |
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new chip seal also on Neuman Rd |
blake |
7/21/2010 5:02:46 PM |
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Fresh, chunky, loose, smelly chipseal on Goss Lake Rd from the lake to Lone Lake Rd, and Lone Lake Rd. between the 90 degree corner and Goss Lake Rd... Horrible! Anyone know the plan for the Tri? Sweeping? Could be ugly. |
Aaron |
7/21/2010 3:54:09 PM |
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Wow, a three day tournament! What a fun weekend for the family!
Well it is 5:30 and I am off to a pre-work ride. something new. |
david welton |
7/21/2010 5:37:59 AM |
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SWLL is home safe and sound after a very exciting experience at State. We won our first game on Saturday against LaCamas 4-2 with the highlight for our family being Will hitting his first homerun of his baseball career to break a 2-2 in the 4th inning!! Our team got one more run in the 5th and Will came in to close out the game in the 6th after Charlie Patterson pitched a fabulous game. Will also had a webgem of a catch in the 5th as did his buddy Connor to get the 1st out in the 6th inning. Sunday...Next up West Seattle. 1pm start...peak heat of the day. We jumped out to a 5-1 lead behind a sweet 2 run HR by Parker Buchanan but we had a rough bottom of the 3rd and lost 9-6. We had opportunities to score more but it didn't happen. Last game was Monday against Bellevue. Will was starting pitcher. Gave up 2 runs in the 1st after scoring himself in the 1st. Gave up 2 more runs in the 3rd and we were able to come back and get 2 of our own...4-3. Pitching change in the 4th with buddy Connor coming in. He gave up a 2 run HR and we couldn't capitalize on a bases loaded opportunity in the 5th to tie it up. Thems the breaks. Beautiful weather, a bit too intense in the sun but the fields were great and the kids had a lot of fun despite the losses. Nice to know we can play at the State level and do well. Hope we can win a couple more next year! Thanks for asking! |
Erin |
7/20/2010 10:59:44 PM |
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So---what happened at SWLL state tournament??? |
david welton |
7/20/2010 7:59:37 PM |
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Road ride!! 6AM, MaxWelton Beach, Wednesday morning, TT pace to Coles Rd. Penance for not making TT tonight |
david welton |
7/20/2010 7:58:40 PM |
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TT tonight (Tuesday). Going to be great weather and you know you want to come out and rip... |
Aaron |
7/20/2010 11:21:58 AM |
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Lake Padden/gonna be cold/gonna be windy/gonna be gnarly/ gonna go to lake padden |
artic char |
7/20/2010 11:15:01 AM |
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....still in Chelan |
molly |
7/20/2010 9:42:01 AM |
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Lake Chelan has been smooth as glass the last few mornings. The choppy water on Saturday really thrashed me around but it turned out to be a real learning experience. I really want/need to get in the harbor some more. Thanks to all the open water swim instructors for the last few sessions. The seemingly technical downhill on the course really rocked me- our Whidbey roads feel so safe in comparison. |
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7/20/2010 9:39:35 AM |
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What a weekend of racing. It was great to see all the DSR people at Chelan for my third year in a row at this race. Sunny and warm is sooo nice. The day started with clear skies and a good breeze setting up a chaotic chop in this big blue lake. Holmes Harbor practice really helped. The bike started with a bit of headwind that was a tailwind after the turn around. The run is exposed to the sun but along the lake. The Olympic race finishes just before the heat starts but the half iron racers get full sun and heat exposure for the duration of the run. After the finish a dip in the lake and lounging in the shade is a perfect ending to the event. Good racing, good weather and good people, couldn't ask for more. |
Kurt J |
7/19/2010 8:13:48 PM |
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Lake Padden O/W this coming Sunday-July25th. Car Pool round up, who needs a ride? -blackdog@whidbey.com |
J dewit |
7/19/2010 8:30:24 AM |
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Congratulations all you Chelan People. Thanks for the vicarious thrills. |
Frazer |
7/18/2010 11:15:13 PM |
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OK Frank. Just got home, so here's the age group placements: Olympic: Kurt - 1, Gretchen - 12. 1/2 Iron: Kristan - 7 (lots of competition in that group!), Molly - 6 (for her first 1/2 ever and she was all smiles the whole way!), Brian cracked the top 10 on his first 1/2 Iron and I won my age group. It was a fun weekend and just a crazy scene. Well organized. And a nice showing from DSR. Everybody else please add your perspectives when you get home tonight. |
Ron |
7/18/2010 6:08:33 PM |
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Just a few clues: Ron and Kurt AG 1! (no surprise there). Gretchen rocked her race... and what awesome results for two first time 1/2 IMs!
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7/18/2010 6:01:46 PM |
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Cryptic Ron. I like a good puzzle now and then. Hmm, it's not Fibonacci, a zip code or phone number. Three numbers are prime, three are factors of 2... The pyramid is the most strength to material efficient form and has three sides so does the Holy Trinity. I imagine a deltoid is kind of three-sided and used for swimming maybe. Nirvana had three members, a tricycle has three wheels, but nobody rode one of those... and then. of course, there's Winkin, Blinkin and Nod. I give up. Methinks the results suggest that everybody kicked ass and averaged 6.16th place. True representation from the west side! Well done DSRs. |
Frank |
7/18/2010 5:10:45 PM |
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Quick Chelan Man report: Great event. There were like 6 races going on simultaneously. Crazy. Waves on the swim, mountains on the bike and heat on the run. Wow. DSR age group placements: 1, 7, 6, 10, 1, 12. Nice going everyone! |
Ron |
7/18/2010 9:15:20 AM |
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No Resting On Your Laurels Open Water Swim-[NROYLOWS]
Today at Goss Lake 4 pm. |
down here |
7/18/2010 8:53:31 AM |
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Challis, I forgot to answer your 2nd question. I think I maybe two hours or so. |
rosie |
7/16/2010 10:07:08 PM |
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OK, 7:05 it is. Pam, if you're still up and reading this, if you post a time you might be there, we can head out to meet you. |
rosie |
7/16/2010 9:57:42 PM |
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Rosie and Challis: Need zzzz's so I'm out for the 7:05 time. Have fun. May see you in there later on. |
p. |
7/16/2010 9:52:36 PM |
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bike the Triathlon course 8-10AM, Saturday and Sunday |
david welton |
7/16/2010 5:55:21 PM |
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@ Laura - Sent you a message on FB. Call me about Ragnar if you have a co-ed team. |
Bobo |
7/16/2010 4:30:58 PM |
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Ack! My RAGNAR team had a runner drop out today. Anyone interested in running leg #6 next weekend? Our start time is 11am on on Friday. Registration is already paid. It's a great group a people. Email reed_laura at whidbey if you're interested :) |
Laura |
7/16/2010 4:11:33 PM |
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Rosie, we are not backpacking because Grace is recovering, so usual 7:05 time? How far do you have to go? |
Challis |
7/16/2010 2:34:38 PM |
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Thanks to everyone who has been helping out with the Open Water clinics. It has made such a difference to have such a collaborative effort. Folks were so proud of themselves swimming in the Holmes Harbor! |
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7/15/2010 11:43:43 PM |
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Ah, summer is here and DSR is out there. Good luck Fat Salmon-ers (big group this year!), STP-ers, Little Leaguers, Chelanmaners! Cheers to all the runners, swimmers, bikers all training up for the next item on their race list. |
*stan |
7/15/2010 11:42:07 PM |
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Between Chelan Man, STP, Fat Salmon, and the state Little League championships all happening this weekend (wow - good luck everyone!), I don't suppose there will be anyone left who wants to go on a long run on Saturday morning, but if there is, let me know. Due to the golf tournament Tom is playing in this weekend, I have to run long on Saturday instead of Sunday this week. |
rosiw |
7/15/2010 9:02:07 PM |
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and don't forget those who are going for a little jaunt down to Portland! |
Challis |
7/15/2010 5:38:24 PM |
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oh, a couple of us are swimming a several miles on saturday Morning. no big thing. We do it so we can eat well afterwards. |
limping trout in America |
7/15/2010 10:07:02 AM |
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Good luck Brian (and Molly) doing there first 70.3 this weekend at Chelan Man...and more good luck to Ron, Kristan doing another one and Kurt doing the Olympic distance...who else is racing?? |
Erin |
7/14/2010 9:31:10 PM |
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Aaron and I flipped a coin to take turns hosting the post Whidbey Tri party. Heads we win, tails we win. So, unless someone else wants to host (and that would be just dandy too) I'm hosting this year. Show up about 5PM after the race with a dish to share. I'll make a main dish (protein) of some sort and beverages. All are welcome. Swimmers, runners, cyclists, support crews, volunteers,?????? Come one, come all and we can catch up on the year so far. email if you have questions: fetch@whidbey.com
PS GO team @ Chelan and the Fatso Salmon!!!! |
gma |
7/14/2010 4:35:13 PM |
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The 2010 Langley Half has gone into the record books, but a strong presence remains, like a stone monument. Being one of the many ants, who crawled over the landscape during those several days, it was impossible to appreciate the magnitude of what happened…. until the smoke cleared. All I can say now is, “wow, that was amazing!”….from Kurt’s Arch of Excellence, to Brandon and Kristan’s efforts in preparation, setting up, competing, and then taking-down, to the magic captured and frozen by our resident artist/photographer/documentarian David Welton, to Matt and Erin’s orchestration of this masterpiece, as well as their ability to bend time, so they could go to Sedro Wooley both days before the race and enable Will to become the “Cinderella Hero” of his team, and on, and on, to every DSR helper, who gave of their unique talents. A cast of master artisans magically assembled, created a master piece, and then scattered to the wind……Makes it hard to stay away, and not keep coming back to bust your guts and represent….eh? |
Frazer |
7/13/2010 11:42:59 PM |
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What a great effort and good results in putting on the half marathon. Peter, I don't deserve all the credit for the finish line, the idea came up from Brian M, the project got rolling with Frazer pushing, a secret meeting of three was instrumental, and Frazer provided lots of energy and help in building it. Thanks to all who helped out and made it happen. |
Kurt J |
7/13/2010 2:27:23 PM |
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Now there's an apple that didn't fall far from the tree! Congats Will and good luck in Yakima. Matt, Erin, et al....You know how to stage an event and make it look easy. So cool to be a part of it, thank you. |
gma |
7/12/2010 7:37:48 AM |
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And Will Simms had a big weekend also-he manned a water station the day after pitching his little league all-star team one step closer to the state championship! Congratulations! |
david welton |
7/12/2010 5:54:32 AM |
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WOW!! You all are outstanding when in comes to putting on a race!! So many of you have spent your free time manning booths, marking the course, cleaning and filling water containters, builiding up and breaking down pieces and parts of the race, putting awards together, making the racers have a fabulous experience...it goes on and on like the GRH (gently rolling hills) of South Whidbey! Thank you all from the bottom of our hearts and the back of my eyelids as I type this...take a deep breath, now exhale and get some rest!! |
Erin |
7/11/2010 11:06:51 PM |
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I want to thank Kurt J and Co for conceiving and constructing the Finish Arch of Excellence. It is a great improvement on what we had before. |
Peter |
7/11/2010 8:51:03 PM |
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Huge props to the Simms for wrangling all the details to put on such a great event! And thanks to all of you who helped hoist, haul, fetch and carry. It was sort of like a week-long DSR party! |
*Brandon |
7/11/2010 6:47:59 PM |
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What a great day--fantastic job to Matt and all who pitched in to make the Langley Half such a memorable event. I feel very proud to be friends with such a caring, hardworking, good spirited bunch of peeps. |
pj |
7/11/2010 6:29:20 PM |
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Cassandra, I have a lead on someone who might take your Fat Salmon #. Swaps end on Monday, call me if you need a swap still... 221-0301 |
kristan |
7/10/2010 2:40:18 PM |
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Happy Birthday, Heidi! Sorry I am so late in my birthday wishes!!! |
krissy |
7/10/2010 9:22:17 AM |
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY HEIDI!! |
gretchen |
7/9/2010 8:40:27 PM |
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Is anybody out there doing Clear Lake tomorrow and maybe wants to car pool? I'm happy to drive. I'm leaving for Fat Salmon Thursday and returning after post race lunch if that works for anyone to or fro. I figure I better get an early start. |
gma |
7/9/2010 6:58:02 PM |
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Looking to carpool to Fat Salmon and am willing to drive. Car fits 4 comfortably. I am also happy to be a passenger. |
krista |
7/9/2010 12:42:44 PM |
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Midsummer night Goss Lake swim this Saturday, 10:30 pm. To wash off road dust from the Chochocum street dance, do a ceremonial cleansing before the Langley Half Marathon Sunday, or whatever excuse you need (practice night time sighting?). |
Frazer |
7/9/2010 10:10:28 AM |
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7/8/2010 9:41:52 PM |
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Road ride!! Tomorrow, 7:25 AM from Max Welton Beach, with warmup, then a ten mile TT to Coles and Craw, then a cool down, and done by 8ish. |
guess who! |
7/8/2010 6:59:11 PM |
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Fat so Salmon is July 17th, a week from this Saturday. I will resting this Saturday so that on Sunday I'll be all perky. Why you might ask? So I can Volunteer my time at a aid station on the Langley Half Marathon! Who else is going to Help? |
Johnknee d. |
7/8/2010 5:52:52 PM |
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♪♪♪Happy Birthday Heidi!!♪♪♪ |
Erin |
7/8/2010 5:27:15 PM |
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Don't forget it is Choochokam weekend so if going over for Fat Salmon you want to swim back across the sound instead of sit in ferry line! |
Erin |
7/8/2010 5:25:45 PM |
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Who is driving into Seattle Sat. am for Fat Salmon? I will need a ride. |
Johnnie d. |
7/8/2010 9:11:56 AM |
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Thanks Heidi for the run it was a perfect start to my training....and HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!! Have a great dinner w/dad. Happy Birthday |
kelly |
7/7/2010 3:20:52 PM |
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When there is a tsunami in the lake, who needs to draft behind a pint-sized kstan? |
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7/7/2010 12:51:58 PM |
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Aaron, will be coming out next week for the TT...see you then! |
Joel |
7/7/2010 12:45:30 PM |
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Damn K-stan, I was going to draft you for most of the race. now whatta I gonna do??? |
neon tetra |
7/7/2010 8:51:34 AM |
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I, too, have a spot for Fat Salmon, the 3 mile wetsuit division that I will not be using, if anyone wants it. I did contact the race director who said I cannot sell or trade it on craigslist, but I can give it to a friend or family member, let her know, and she would change the registration. The only difference is if you are not a USMS member, you will need to buy a one day membership. |
Kristan |
7/6/2010 11:21:47 PM |
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TT tonight... pretty simple, you show up at Kens Corner at 6pm and ride around the loop. You line up again at 6:30pm, ride like hell. Who is in? |
A |
7/6/2010 2:07:03 PM |
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Go for it arlene! I was feeling embarrased to show up on my new bike and decided I don't care if my bike is faster than me. At our age, we deserve it by virtue of the fact we're still out there competing. Flaunt it baby! |
gma |
7/6/2010 11:30:47 AM |
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Wohoo! Go team Raleigh!! |
Heidi |
7/5/2010 10:20:43 PM |
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can't even spell my own name.. (-: |
Arlene |
7/5/2010 9:05:15 PM |
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OK - so my next bike is going to be a carbon Raleigh road bike! Now I need the nerve and the muscle... |
Arle |
7/5/2010 9:04:43 PM |
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Cassandra I'd love to pick up a spot for FS. (the short 1) Got a cortisone injection and shoulder feeling like a million $'s at the moment, which is why I didn't sign up before. Do they check ID's? You're 30 years younger and 2 feet taller than me. email or phone fetch@whidbey.com 321-2377 I'm sorry you can't make it. |
gma |
7/5/2010 7:49:18 PM |
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I've already registered and paid for Fat Salmon but I am not going to be able to compete this year. Anybody who wants to race under my name is welcome to, I'm signed up for the 3.2 mile with a wetsuit but you can change categories on race day. Let me know if you want it. |
Cassandra |
7/5/2010 6:46:24 PM |
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OK, we’ve seen lots of amazing, dare-devil stunts on Mt. Bikes but what about us “Rodies”? Are we relegated to a life of boredom? The answer is no my friends! There are plenty of cool things you can do on your road bike. Check this out - Hint, keep watching to the very end. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5z1fSpZNXhU&feature=fvhl |
Frazer |
7/5/2010 1:37:21 PM |
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Lake Swims: Today 7/5 @ 4 pm Goss Lake. Tomorrow Am Swim 6:00 @ the Gordon's Dock 6 am. [Fat Salmon is two weeks away] |
jdw |
7/5/2010 10:12:26 AM |
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The Langley Half Marathon and 10k Walk (www.langleyhalfmarathon.com) is this weekend, Sunday 11 July, at 8:30 AM. If you can race, I hope to see you out there. If you volunteered last year and want to race this year, let me know because you get a free entry. If you can't race this year but want to volunteer, I'll promise you it'll be a good time, you'll get a cool Tshirt, and you'll get a free entry next year. Email me at jboverloop@yahoo.com and I'll find a spot for you. Right on. |
Matt |
7/4/2010 7:16:19 PM |
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The swim sounds great - hope to be there! |
Arlene |
7/3/2010 9:27:23 PM |
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Frazer and I had a great ride! Thanks for posting1 If anyone wants to join up tomorrow, I will fly from the soccer fields 7:30 AM then ride for an hour or so.
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david welton |
7/3/2010 7:53:35 PM |
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David, sorry I missed the ride this morning, despite my best intentions a couple of issues needed attention. I hope you and Frazer had a good ride. |
Kurt J |
7/3/2010 4:37:28 PM |
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Does anyone have a Shimano rear brake for a road bike they would be willing to sell? Happy 4th everyone. |
Brian |
7/3/2010 11:22:17 AM |
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A patriotic swim sounds great, hope to be there! |
Cassandra |
7/3/2010 7:09:22 AM |
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I plan to ride from the top of my driveway, 4330 east harbor rd 3.5 miles north of Freeland, starting about 9:00 and heading into Freeland. I'm thinking of doing a 45 min bike loop, run for 15 min then repeat it. Non runners can do an out and back to meet up again for the second loop. |
Kurt J |
7/2/2010 7:53:41 PM |
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Kurt, about where and when would a solitary rider like me meet up with you after the swim tomorrow? |
david welton |
7/2/2010 7:03:28 PM |
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Matt congrats, What a day you had and welcome home. I read this to Jordan and he was like "thats what it mean to go all out" It sure does. Way to listen.....
And Shannon great job in your 1st ironman!!!! |
kelly and Jordan |
7/2/2010 11:06:29 AM |
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the Dutchmen stood firm. great Game. Hurrah! |
johnny de Wit |
7/2/2010 9:02:15 AM |
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Sunday the 4th Goss Lake patriotic open water swim 4 pm couple of laps around
the pond looking for Francis Scott Key's sport goggles on the bottom of the lake, in time to get home for the burgies? any takers? |
Jdw |
7/2/2010 8:10:21 AM |
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Road ride from the soccer fields after RC flying, about 11:30. Maybe even a "brick" |
david welton |
7/2/2010 8:02:44 AM |
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Sounds like my kind of fun Dan. Are you going to sign up this year. |
Ed |
7/1/2010 9:01:14 PM |
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Found-sports goggles on maxwelton road, just south of the little brown church. Call me if they are yours. |
david welton |
7/1/2010 6:57:50 PM |
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Matt, for crying out loud, take the pecan pie from the Hammer! Take the pecan pie! I'm drooling on my keyboard already. |
Hugh Jim Bissel |
7/1/2010 8:52:35 AM |
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Congrats to Shannon Lind for completing Ironman Coeur d' Alene in 14:25!!! Way to go Shannon! |
Erin |
6/30/2010 10:27:47 PM |
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Matt, I'm serious about the Pecan Pie! =) |
H Diesel |
6/30/2010 9:06:27 PM |
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I'm serious about the Pecan Pie! =) |
H Diesel |
6/30/2010 9:05:52 PM |
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Just hearing Matt's report and reading other accounts, I think "no way!" But there's always that little voice, isn't there - wondering "could I?" Well, I couldn't - at least not on my own two feet - but the long stuff sure sounds intriguing on a mountain bike. Check this out: http://www.capitolforest100.com/ Ed?
Matt, great job out there! Sometimes you learn more in a race like that, I think, than if you make it to the line. You inspire us all - always have! |
Dan (Muk) |
6/30/2010 7:00:13 PM |
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Enchantments - Sept 25 is the target date since Baker Lake 50K is Oct 2. |
Bobo |
6/30/2010 1:01:02 PM |
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So agree with Challis - it takes guts and brains to know when to say enough. Now get the blood draw. |
Arlene |
6/29/2010 9:04:37 PM |
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Now that's what I'd call a very long day Matt and Erin. I hope you got the blood and a little well earned rest on the way home. I can only imagine what it was like. Something few of us will ever even attemt.
I'm riding from the soccer fields at 5:30 in spite of no TT if anybody has a last minute itch. |
gma |
6/29/2010 4:58:02 PM |
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Sorry for the late post, but no TT for me tonight. I will be riding next week... |
Aaron |
6/29/2010 2:17:01 PM |
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Welcome Home Matt! Nice job on the 80 miles!
Superman in running shoes! Hope your feeling yourself again soon! Let me know if you think a Pecan Pie would help you recover! =) |
H Diesel |
6/29/2010 11:12:45 AM |
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What a WHIMP! (That stands for Whidbey Island Manly Person) |
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6/29/2010 10:04:23 AM |
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I second the blood draw idea |
gretchen |
6/29/2010 9:11:54 AM |
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So say us all. |
Bobo |
6/29/2010 8:24:51 AM |
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What a day for everyone! Erin, it sounds like you took the Jacques advice and did your intervals prepping for the day. Matt, I'd have to agree with Frank, one belt buckle is an accomplishment that any of us are in awe of. As well as heading back to try your hand at another, knowing the altitude and heat are a training condition we do not have here. Congrats on making it as far as you did and having the intelligence to make a very difficult decision but smart choice to remove the chip. From my thought, it takes more will and fortitude to remove a chip than to keep going forward. |
Challis |
6/29/2010 8:03:21 AM |
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get the blood draw |
david welton |
6/28/2010 11:06:22 PM |
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Matt - a man can only wear one belt buckle at a time anyway. You will always be a stud without equal. And so say all of us. (I might also add that Western States is excellent training for the Langley Half). |
Frank |
6/28/2010 10:27:54 PM |
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hey everyone! thanks for the well wishes and race following. Matt wasn't able to make it to the finish this year but as always gave it his all and more. the following is my view of the race...Came into Robinson flat 40 minutes ahead of schedule (9:50 instead of 10:30)...Sherry and i cringed a little but hoped things would even itself out. it was starting to get hot. clear blue skies...snow still visable. Saw Matt again at Michigan Bluff...intended goal...3:30.. actual 3:10. Looked tired, but still felt ok. very sweaty, bit bloody from nose...could use a bath :0. Main request was for ice bags for quads at ForestHill the 62 mile mark. Sherry, Nina and Charlie took over from there i drove back to Incline Village for my cousins wedding...trying to squeeze it all in! Call from Sherry said he only spent about 15 minutes at FH which sounded much better than last race where he spent almost an hour there. But things started to go downhill from there (probably a bit before that). Charlie will have to fill in the next 20 miles but believe there was pucking, napping, fluids trying to recover...sound similar Frank? Sorry no sunglasses found. The heat is brutal not to mention the altitude and aridiness of the high mountains. Takes its toll on us sea level athletes...wedding ceremony over, headed back to meet at last crew spot HWY 49. Got there around 9:30. Call to Gretchen and Ron on Whidbey and got update Matt made it to the river at 9:15. Just about the same time as last time. Things sounded optimistic however i had not heard from the trail where the action was. Knowing Charlie still had to hike out of canyon once Nina took over, I changed out of wedding clothes and bolted to access for Green Gate, it was 9 miles away. Drove with the full moon rising in the east. Got to the tiny narrow road and spied Charlie's car so knew he still down below. Parked and started running down the canyon with very dim headlamp and new found friend with very bright flashlight who didn't know the way to the aide station, but i did. teamwork. Got to Green Gate about 1005...checked if matt was in yet, no one could answer me, 2 minutes later i see Charlie, Nina and Sherry walking next to a very drunk looking Matt. Pacer/friends face did not look optimistic. Asked for briefing of the last 20 miles, bad stomach, able to come around at PeachStone but unable to get stomach to take anything at Green Gate. 45 minutes later...looking at sign posted at exit (must leave GG by 11:20 to make 24 hours) knowing walking the next 20 miles would take 10 hours and walk running maybe 6 the end did not justify the means. the body was rebelling, the muscles screaming for no more. with that, the timing chip was taken off. difficult but very smart decision. we gathered our stuff and started the 1.5 mile hike out of the canyon with an unsteady but able to talk runner. it was recommended a check at medical down at the track but once in the car he felt an inch bettter and promised to drink and pee on command. headed back to squaw hit the bed at 2:30 am. what a day! much gratitude to crew Nina, Charlie and Sherry (who saved the day finding Endurolytes in Truckee after our pre flight errand time was wiped out by broken ferry boat on Thursday). Matt was still struggling today with food and fluids but doing better and may not need that morning blood draw if he passes muster. |
Erin |
6/28/2010 9:38:27 PM |
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Bob, I'm into it. Put me on the list. |
Ron |
6/28/2010 6:28:04 PM |
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Save the Date: Trying again this year to run the Enchantments loop. Sept. 25 or Oct 2. What better way to celebrate the end of Summer and usher in Fall than 18 miles of the best the NW has to offer. Interested??? http://adventurerun.wordpress.com/2008/08/28/enchantment-lakes-run/ |
Bobo |
6/28/2010 2:12:42 PM |
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We heard from Erin that Matt did drop out at mile 80. It didn't look like he'd be able to make the 24 hour belt buckle so decided to bag it. He had GI issues. Sounds like he's doing okay today. |
Ron |
6/27/2010 8:35:59 PM |
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more athlete tracking. Shannon Lind is out of the water 1:34 IM CdA, Damon Henry 1:09. Will keep lookout on Western States too... |
kristan |
6/27/2010 8:44:25 AM |
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Challis has just let me know that the system may be wrong. Shes says that they had listed the top female as dropped last night but this morning she had won the race. So, I guess we shall have to wait and see. |
Ed |
6/27/2010 8:22:40 AM |
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It looks like(based on the Western States website) that Matt has dropped out of the race with 20 miles to go. That is too bad. I hope he is doing ok. |
Ed |
6/27/2010 7:59:36 AM |
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what is the news from the Tahoe area. Matt still looking for Frankies shades? |
Gohknee |
6/26/2010 8:55:16 PM |
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It's just more fun to say Mukilteo, Ed, especially for race announcers. |
Dan (Muk) |
6/26/2010 6:15:52 PM |
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No "out times" for any of the other aid stations... |
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6/26/2010 4:01:33 PM |
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and I was wondering what can you do with ice in only 4 minutes...in and out of michigan bluff quite quick. |
Challis |
6/26/2010 3:41:38 PM |
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We were looking at Matt's race info and I was wondering when Matt moved to Mukilteo? |
Ed |
6/26/2010 3:40:11 PM |
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will bring him the well wishes!! |
e |
6/26/2010 1:08:03 PM |
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sitting here in the foresthill library checking the usa-ghana score...nice! now off to michigan bluff to cheer on matt....will bring ice, ice baby!! |
Erin |
6/26/2010 1:07:32 PM |
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Matt looked great at Robinson flat aid station. He's about a half hour ahead of his projected time. Should be 90 down here today and into the 70s when Nina and Charlie pace. |
sher |
6/26/2010 11:01:15 AM |
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WS100 tracking http://ws100.ultralive.net/webcast.php Matt's #90 |
Team send Simms Vibes |
6/25/2010 9:17:42 AM |
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Matt, Best of luck at Western States!! We'll be sending you the slow twitch vibe . . . |
Dan (Muk) |
6/25/2010 12:11:54 AM |
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In case any of you bikers,runners, and salsa dancers need some real fun:16th annual Cascade Lakes Swim series Elk Lake oregon july 30-31 Aug.1 5 swims in three days! www.comaswim.org |
JdW |
6/24/2010 8:56:26 PM |
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Well, drats, the open water one day clinic (this Sunday) is cancelled due to lack of enrollment. Someone should be calling you if you did sign up. Never fear, though, the Weds clinics will start next week. First one at the Public Launch at Deer Lake... More later. |
kristan |
6/24/2010 5:30:28 PM |
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Matt could you look for my sunglasses? They are somewhere down by the river, maybe they're on the bank, I guess they could have fallen in, maybe Charlie can find them. Charlie look for my sunglasses. Kidding. Word of advice to Matt's crew - hope you've been doing your intervals. Kick some ass Matt. Make yourself proud. Wishing you on. |
Frank and Pam and Phoebe |
6/24/2010 2:13:10 PM |
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Well there goes the weekend what with tracking Matt Saturday/Sunday and IMCDA on Sunday. Thinking Matt will have a Zen race. Anybody from WI doing the Rock N' Roll Saturday? |
Bobo |
6/24/2010 10:46:20 AM |
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slow is fast, fast is slow...Go Matt Go! Go Crew Go! |
The Stringers |
6/24/2010 8:02:19 AM |
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Go Matt, Go! |
Heidi |
6/23/2010 11:23:34 PM |
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Good luck Matt at Western States. Good luck to Shannon Lind, Lynette Richmann & Damon Henry at IM Coeur d'Alene. Anyone else racing this weekend? Cheers! |
kristan |
6/23/2010 9:38:20 PM |
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Good luck to Matt this weekend running Western States! Slow down this year and go faster. |
Ron and Gretchen |
6/23/2010 9:23:19 PM |
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I just tried to sign up for Celan Man Oly distance. All spots are full except the half iron. I was already signed up for Clear Lake but it sounded like SO much fun with everybody going. If you're looking for lodging VRBO has a lot of condos still available. I'll miss you all! Is anybody else doing Clear Lake??? |
gma |
6/23/2010 7:43:08 PM |
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Perseverating on perseverance-93 years ago today, Babe Ruth was pitching for the Boston Red Sox. He walked the first batter, argued with the umpire, and was tossed out of the game. Ernie Shore was the relief pitcher. The guy on first was thrown out stealing, and ernie shore retired all of the next 26 batters. The Braves won 4-0. Ernie Shore pitched a nine inning no hit shutout in relief! |
david welton |
6/23/2010 5:59:44 PM |
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more perserverance...Wimbeldon match suspended for second day due to darkness...match still not finished...10 hours+ deadlocked at 59-59 in the fifth set read article! http://sports.yahoo.com/tennis/blog/busted_racquet/post/Isner-and-Mahut-deadlocked-at-59-59-in-historic-?urn=ten,250772 |
Erin |
6/23/2010 2:43:29 PM |
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Also, for those who like to swim and run (Rosie...ok maybe not like swim but can do it)...I just got an email on an Aquathon in the area. See link http://www.btomultisports.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=61&Itemid=2 |
Erin |
6/23/2010 2:32:25 PM |
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Nice to see the USA play hard all 90+ to get the win!! Perserverance will be the virtue of the month!! |
Erin |
6/23/2010 2:31:22 PM |
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Since the topic has been introduced ...Go Yanks! |
Still watching the replays |
6/23/2010 1:59:10 PM |
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"Ghana and Germany start the second half with zero substitutions and begin their final 45-minute strain to master fleeting moments that will create legacies that will last for merely the remainders of their lifetimes."
Nice little quote from a NYTimes blogger on the Germany/Ghana game going on right now. Could apply to all of us, sometimes. |
JdW |
6/23/2010 1:01:18 PM |
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Pat, I was also thinking of Goss lake today, but won't be able to get there at 4:00. Be there closer to 4:30 or 5. Plan to put in a couple easy miles. |
jeff |
6/23/2010 8:52:31 AM |
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Kurt and Pat have done an excellent job describing the race. It was lovely. It was a mass start for the swim, and a little confusing (& crowded) in terms of where to line up, but the water was warm and flat. Things got sorted out just fine after the first few buoys. Kurt describes the dastardly hill on the bike quite well. Otherwise, the bike had some rolling hills and farms. The run was lovely: two loops of a lovely trail around a lake. What could be better? It was great to see Pat and Sheila cheering me on at T1. I heard the announcer name Kurt as he came out of the water, but he beat me out of T1 and I never saw him again until he was walking back to the start after his trial trail 5k. Great race &transitions, Kurt. I was pleased with my race: 5:47 AG9/21, 55OA, 31+swim, 3:10 bike, 1:59 run. Winning time for my AG? 4:59...dang those Canadian women are fast! (and fun! had a great time talking to several). Wish I could have seen Pat and Sheila's races! Thanks to Caleb, too, who drove to the opposite side of the lake to cheer me on twice during the run. Beautiful venue, well run, fun city to explore, great post-race dining! Think about it for next year. |
Kristan |
6/22/2010 6:50:05 PM |
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http://content.nejm.org/cgi/content/full/362/13/e46
This is amazing. The link is to the New England Journal of Medicine. The video is of an unfortunate Dutch man with severe Parkinsons disease who can barely walk, and yet he can ride a bicycle with skill. The short article provides a2 explanations for this paradox, and proposes cycling as training for some people disabled by this neurologic illness
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david welton |
6/22/2010 2:35:40 PM |
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bring run shoes to time trials if you want a little brick work. Take off from the soccer fields after and do as many loops as you like. Thanks for the reminder Peter. Take time to smell the turtles, sip a stout, and whatever else brings it home for you. |
gma |
6/22/2010 1:55:50 PM |
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Last week I totally messed up my back, but am on the mend and will be at the TT tonight to ride the practice lap and time others that show up for the real deal. Hope to see some folks out there tonight... |
Aaron |
6/22/2010 12:40:47 PM |
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My sentiments exactly Peter, I was in WI Bank this morning, and an older Lady with a English accent was talking to Gloria, and was saying that she was having trouble having the energy to do anything, and she said what helped her get out of the house and go too Church, was a Guinness and some Vitamins. Truly a magical Place. Oh, nice swim this morning. Thanks Peter and Emily |
JdW |
6/22/2010 12:25:40 PM |
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are time trials on for tonight? |
gma |
6/22/2010 11:05:58 AM |
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We saw a little turtle in the water before our swim at Deer Lake this morning. It is a magical place we live in. |
Peter |
6/22/2010 9:04:45 AM |
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The Victoria tri was a good day of racing. Pat is back in a new age class, Sheila came back with the sprint race, Kristan had a good solid race in a tough age class, and I had a good swim and bike and did 5K of the run as a run test. The weather was dry the water warm and the venue pretty nice for swim bike and run. This year had a detour on the bike which sent us up a perverse climb with increasing grade all the way to the top. The descent was fun though. I just signed up for Chelanman Olympic distance, there are still slots open. |
Kurt J |
6/21/2010 9:31:09 PM |
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i dont know how that happened, sorry |
gma |
6/21/2010 8:03:29 PM |
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i dont know how that happened, sorry |
gma |
6/21/2010 8:03:10 PM |
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So now a half IM is just another fast training day??? That is so crazy in a good way. David that dream means you're supposed to sign up for the Point Mugu run which is right on the Ventura County line. Sheila and I were done with the sprint way before Kristan and Kurt arrived at T2 and ours didn't start until they came out of the water so we had a chance to do some support. I loved the course with the warm water, shaded rolling bike, and scenic trail run. It was my 1st race in the 60/64AG and it felt great to be able to push it for the 1st time in awhile, plus I got 1st, so lots of #1's Sheila had 18 in her AG and took 3rd. We had a nice post race dinner in Victoria with Kurt, Kristan and Caleb to top it
off. I was so impressed with the whole thing I'm thinking about doing the Sooke race in August. |
gma |
6/21/2010 8:00:25 PM |
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So now a half IM is just another fast training day??? That is so crazy in a good way. David that dream means you're supposed to sign up for the Point Mugu run which is right on the Ventura County line. Sheila and I were done with the sprint way before Kristan and Kurt arrived at T2 and ours didn't start until they came out of the water so we had a chance to do some support. I loved the course with the warm water, shaded rolling bike, and scenic trail run. It was my 1st race in the 60/64AG and it felt great to be able to push it for the 1st time in awhile, plus I got 1st, so lots of #1's Sheila had 18 in her AG and took 3rd. We had a nice post race dinner in Victoria with Kurt, Kristan and Caleb to top it
off. I was so impressed with the whole thing I'm thinking about doing the Sooke race in August. |
gma |
6/21/2010 7:59:55 PM |
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So now a half IM is just another fast training day??? That is so crazy in a good way. David that dream means you're supposed to sign up for the Point Mugu run which is right on the Ventura County line. Sheila and I were done with the sprint way before Kristan and Kurt arrived at T2 and ours didn't start until they came out of the water so we had a chance to do some support. I loved the course with the warm water, shaded rolling bike, and scenic trail run. It was my 1st race in the 60/64AG and it felt great to be able to push it for the 1st time in awhile, plus I got 1st, so lots of #1's Sheila had 18 in her AG and took 3rd. We had a nice post race dinner in Victoria with Kurt, Kristan and Caleb to top it
off. I was so impressed with the whole thing I'm thinking about doing the Sooke race in August. |
gma |
6/21/2010 7:59:35 PM |
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Sun Mt. trail run! We missed the downsound crowd this year but we still had a great Whidbey contingent. The course was beautiful- wildflowers instead of snow. :-) We had 4 (I think) south Whidbey represents- Jason Ireland finished the 25 k 5th overall with an impressive 2:20. Candice and Seth were around 2:45 to 2:50 (??? corrections ???) and Nick Murphy ran his longest race ever with a strong finish. A great father's day with good friends in the amazing Methow. Way to go dads!! (and Candice too!) |
molly |
6/21/2010 7:45:42 PM |
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Osoyoos is out for me. Signed up yesterday to do Chelan Man 1/2 IM on July 17. So far Brian and I are in. There is an Olympic too, but all races are nearly full, so sign up asap! Hey, it might even be sunny over there... |
Ron |
6/21/2010 3:12:10 PM |
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Osoyoos 1/2 IM anyone? July 11. Looks like one tough 1/2 IM. I was thinking of doing it as a good, long training day... |
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6/21/2010 9:01:09 AM |
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Congrats to Kristan and Kurt on a fast 1/2 Iron up in Victoria. Kristan 5:47! and Kurt cranked out a fast swim and bike. Way to go. I hear he was having calf problems so didn't finish the run. How did Patricia and Sheila do? BTW - Great swim last night in Goss Lake. Thanks for organizing Tsunami. |
Ron |
6/21/2010 8:24:25 AM |
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Thanks for the vote of confidence, Dan. Skills I dream of having!
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Ed |
6/20/2010 5:40:04 PM |
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I'm not up on my dream interpretation, Dave, but I did see Ed riding around Langley the other day. I took some video. Check it out:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z19zFlPah-o&feature=related |
Dan (Muk) |
6/19/2010 10:56:49 PM |
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So, I had this wierd dream, and need some help with dream analysis...I dreamed i was running (what the ???) up the California coast from the Ventura/LA county line to Carpinteria, on the beach, with a number of Down Sound runners. This is about 50 miles. I was going fast, so I think that means i had a tail wind. I was having fun, and was in the lead. I was in a sweat when I woke up. I can recall better dreams. What does this mean? Any thoughts? |
david welton |
6/19/2010 3:35:04 PM |
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road ride from the soccer fields at 10:30 with Blake and David |
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6/19/2010 8:42:22 AM |
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Any preference to what lake we schwimm in this Sunday afternoon at 4 pm.... Goss Lk. or Deer Lk.? Decision on Sunday AM. okay? |
John de Wit |
6/18/2010 3:52:55 PM |
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Have a great race everyone!! |
Erin |
6/18/2010 11:40:46 AM |
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Good luck to all of the racers this weekend at Victoria and Winthrop...plus any others...we'll be cheering you on! |
The Stringers |
6/18/2010 9:05:17 AM |
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Hurray! More folks going to Victoria! They still have slots open, if anyone is interested... Thanks for the goggle news! |
kristan |
6/16/2010 10:24:23 AM |
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Kristan---Cheryl found your goggles. Either she has them or she may have given them to Kristi thinking she may see you sooner. |
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6/16/2010 10:12:20 AM |
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Awesome race reports! Way to go Erin, Ron, and Dan. Challis, we need yours. Who's doing Victoria besides Kurt and Kristan. Sheila and I are going up to do the sprint and support the long coursers and need to know who to look for. Heidi, I keep losing your phone# and email. Will you please send to fetch@whidbey.com? Thanks so much to all who attended my once in a lifetime bash. It was heartwarming to see you and the dancing was good cross training I think. I didn't even have to do my shoulder exercises for 2 days after. |
gma |
6/16/2010 9:54:30 AM |
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oops, last post was mine |
kristan |
6/15/2010 10:10:48 PM |
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Thanks for the race reports, all.
Schwimmen mit den fledermausen: possibly. Has anyone seen a pair of clear Aquasphere goggles? (Last seen at Gordon's) |
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6/15/2010 10:10:31 PM |
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Sorry for the late notice but work prevents me from doing the TT tonight. Will be back at it next week. |
Aaron |
6/15/2010 2:48:54 PM |
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would anyone like to have photos of schwimmen mit den Fledemausen? It might be an interesting scene, with mist off the lake and cool light. |
david welton |
6/15/2010 10:49:12 AM |
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Boise was definitely a cool and well organized race! I had visions of going under 4:40:00, but the bottom fell out of that boat pretty quickly. I started on the left side - hoping to keep outside of swim traffic - and when the gun went off, I kept swimming left. I have no idea why, but I kept drifting left (over and over). It was comical really. I was hoping for a sub 35 minute swim, but ended up at 39 (sigh). Oh well. The bike went fairly well, but it was tough. I had some good spots, and had a blast riding with the tailwinds, but the last 30 minutes was really hard. It seemed like the bike leg would never end. The run started with a 6:45 mile, but I just got slower and slower. I was running / walking the last few miles with a few stops here and there to throw up. I usually have an iron stomach, and I could eat Taco Bell at each aid station if offered and nothing would happen, so this was a bit odd (although I had the same thing at the 24 Hour race a few weeks ago). I was so happy to get to the finish line. Had several personal escorts all the way through the finish area (who told me that I looked really bad), and they all looked slightly concerned. However, seven pieces of pizza and a soda cleared things up somewhat quickly. I ate a bagel a few times during the night in our hotel bathroom with maple cream cheese (didn't want to wake up Kyle), so I felt okay by morning. I was rather disappointed with my finish, but that quickly vanished. If a slow time is the only thing getting you down, life is pretty good. There's always a next time. Lake Stevens anyone? My friend Kyle had a great race and went 4:29 and change and won the 40-44 age group. Ron really looked great out there, as did Erin. Both of them just seemed to be enjoying the race and smiling the whole way. I'm not sure how they did it. Congrats to you both! |
Dan (Muk) |
6/14/2010 10:05:18 PM |
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I completely agree with Erin. Boise put on a GREAT race. Super energy level and excitement from all the supporters along the route. Winds were really tough and the buzz heard from all the athletes after the race was that there was nothing left for the run after such a brutal bike leg. My time keeps getting slower as they make corrections to the results. But it still looks like I beat the 5 hour mark at 4:59 for 5th AG, 66 OA. Got to stand on the podium which was really cool and earned a slot (but turned it down) at Worlds this fall. Lots of thanks to Gretchen for calming our nerves, driving us around, cheering us on at all the right times and carrying our junk. I'll get pictures up on FB maybe tonight. |
Ron |
6/14/2010 12:27:28 PM |
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Great races, Ron & Erin! Gretchen...Pictures! Pictures! |
Heidi |
6/14/2010 10:43:10 AM |
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Congratulations, Erin and Ron! I can't believe it was windy enough to knock off Erin's visor. :) That's a telling detail for sure. I feel like we've run in a lot of wind here on Whidbey, and I've never see her visor come off. You two are amazing. And of course, while you two were rocking your way through a half-iron man, Challis and Candice were knocking off another 50k with blistering PR's. Pretty impressive. |
rosie |
6/14/2010 6:02:35 AM |
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Last year my ex-neighbor of 20 years, Mark Noste, started doing triathlons with his new wife, Christina Bromme…. starting with Half Iron Boise. At the end of that race, Christina went to the emergency room with dehydration. Mark finished near the bottom of his age group but solid for a newbie. This year they decided to do Boise again….with very different results. Christina took 1st out of 100 in her 50-54 age group. Mark finished exactly in the middle of his 50-54 age group. Christina’s daughter Uli, who became a pro triathlete several years ago, finished 8th at Boise, after finishing 4th at Half Iron Kansas last week behind Chrissie Wellington, Pip Taylor, and Lindsey Corbin. While visiting her family this spring, Uli entered the Whidbey Marathon, easily winning it by 20 minutes in 2:54 and got the $1000 prize money…. Yes indeed, success abounds here in the Down Sound Region. |
Frazer |
6/13/2010 11:49:41 PM |
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Much thanks to Gretchen for been our sole sherpa for the day!! Transporter, photogragher, cheereroner, pickerupper!! Much gratitude! |
Erin |
6/13/2010 11:37:13 PM |
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Finally at computer...race report. Fabulous race! Organized just like a full IronMan. Finish in downtown Boise super and having race hotel at finish line priceless. For me, during pre race briefing I felt much anxiety at thought of 57 degree swim. Noting that, Ron, Gretchen and I headed up to T1 to drop off bikes on Friday and went and felt the water. No pre swim option at race spot so drove 6 mile up resevoir for Ron to take a dip. Water, not bad. No shooting pain up legs when feet when in. Ron took a dip for 10 minutes and said it felt ok. Felt better. Pre race ride we noticed the severe headwinds. Gusts, need for pedaling downhill were a bit nerve racking with cars speeding by. Just hoped winds would die down for race day. However, with beautiful sunny warm afternoons usually draws wind. Looked on weather report and the winds were to be 11 mph instead of 18 mph for race day. Will just have to see. Race day. 2 pm start seemed to take forever to get here. I was in the first wave after pros. Actually was melting in midday heat, in black wetsuit, double capped standing on hot pavement! Water felt cold but able to get going and felt ok during swim. Foggy goggle made for short sighting on big orange bouys. Last 500 yds the wind gotcha and felt like swimming in washing machine which made me a bit disoriented getting up to T1. Used the wetsuit strippers, sunscreened applied and off on my bike I went! So happy to be done with swim! Down the dam we went pedaling against the head wind...took me about 15 minutes to orient myself to cycling. Headwind after headwind occurred. Gust up to 30 mph! When a tailwind came, sweeetneesssss!!! Tried to catch up on time but halfway I was at 1:40. Dude with disc wheel flew off course! Saw him crawling out of ditch! Happy to not have flat tires! Couldn't believe legs kept going! T2 arrived like a mirage out of the desert. So happy to be done with bike. Knew under 6 hours was not going to happen but pleased with bike. Gretchen cheering me on, Matt on cellphone...much needed cheers! Off on run...immediatley get visor blown off!! Oh, no not more freakin' headwinds!! Luckily we dropped in on the river trail which was really a lovely run. Lots of aid stations, super supplied with everything but new legs!! Managed to run the whole way even though legs were screamin' by mile 10. Just kept dreamin' about the finish!! Left everything out on course. 6:13 finish. 20th out of 63 in AG 523 out of 1227. Yeah!! Ron your up Super Star!!! |
Erin |
6/13/2010 11:28:48 PM |
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Congratulations Ron, Erin, and Dan - great results for the many hours of training you all did. You inspire the rest of us to "go for it" in the months ahead. |
Frazer |
6/13/2010 11:17:25 PM |
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Congratulations, Ron, Erin, and Dan on your races! Look forward to your race reports! |
k |
6/12/2010 10:07:31 PM |
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Sunday morning, 9am, road ride apres aerobatics |
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6/12/2010 9:10:08 PM |
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Road ride 9am from the soccer fields, after aerobatic training |
david welton |
6/12/2010 9:09:11 PM |
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Dan came in on the bike at 2:47, and Erin with 3:21! Everyone seems to be doing well!
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6/12/2010 5:38:38 PM |
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Ron's running. Bike 2:42 giving him a 20 mph average! Erin and Dan are still riding (or it is not posted yet).
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k |
6/12/2010 4:53:33 PM |
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Way to go, Challis! How was it? |
kristan |
6/12/2010 4:03:41 PM |
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thanks bobo!! Many here are tracking erin and ron, godspeed you both! |
david welton |
6/12/2010 3:39:29 PM |
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oops that was me, still brain dead from Lake Youngs 50k this am, and need some fuel... |
Challis |
6/12/2010 3:36:47 PM |
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Yah, thanks for the site Bobo, everyone is out of the water in good times! |
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6/12/2010 3:35:52 PM |
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Boise 70.3 athlete tracker is http://ironmanlive.com/tracking.php?race=boise70.3&year=2010. Erin #86, Ron #852, Dan #1192.
Go USA!!! |
Bobo |
6/12/2010 12:37:14 PM |
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tomorrow is Sunday. june 13th |
down here |
6/12/2010 12:16:19 PM |
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Open water swim tomorrow at Goss Lake Public beach park 4pm. In case you are itchy. |
Down here. |
6/12/2010 12:15:11 PM |
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Go Erin and Ron |
kristan |
6/12/2010 9:41:03 AM |
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leaving late, way laid by phone call... just leaving at 9:40 |
k |
6/12/2010 9:40:26 AM |
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Thanks everyone! Just finished watching Argentina/Nigeria soccer match. What effort! Off to put stuff in T2 in a few then get ready to GO! Glad to have had yesterday to see, feel the water, see the course and shake the pre race jitters. Focused and ready to rock now! Hope all goes well. Will be using all your good vibes to keep me warm in the swim, speed me on the bike and get me through the run! Thanks! |
Erin |
6/12/2010 9:10:55 AM |
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ride from the soccer fields 9:15 |
david welton |
6/12/2010 8:33:03 AM |
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6/12/2010 8:32:23 AM |
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Dear All: Phil Pearl and Liza vonRosenstiel will be putting their house on the market in early July. If you know anyone who is looking for a great place, please forward the following link which provides a detailed description of the property and includes photos: http://www.5302lola.com/. Thanks. |
Phil Pearl |
6/12/2010 8:00:46 AM |
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Friends, S. Whidbey Parks and Aquatics is have a open water clinic on June 27 for three hours, As well, five follow up Practice sessions through the month of July , on Wed. nights for a hour and a half. We need some volunteers to help with either water safety, and teaching during these events.. If you are at all interested, and want to know more contact myself at<blackdog@whidbey.com>
Of course , you are welcome to take the clinic as a participant, and improve your open water skills , check it out at <www.swparks.org> |
john de Wit |
6/11/2010 9:22:00 AM |
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sorry I missed the Chum Run. Sounds like another great year. Thanks, Frazer, for pulling it together again. Kelly-- great race!! |
Kristan |
6/10/2010 8:07:11 PM |
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Go Ron and Erin! Wishing you (both, I'm sure) a speedy wet suit removal from shaving your legs, and no flats! Yippee, Kelly! You rock, sister! |
Arlene |
6/10/2010 7:46:02 PM |
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Thanks to all the helpers and runners, who braved the drizzle to hang with their Chums. As usual, it’s the behind the scenes people, who make a community event fly. This year was no exception. Thanks to all those, who were either drafted in the moment or saw a need and filled it. Special thanks to Kurt Johnson for designing and building the awesome and beautiful finish line structure. It meets all the criteria we were striving for: attractive, inexpensive, light weight, and portable. Our local races will now have a touch of class they didn’t have before. Also extreme thanks to Pam, not only for years of designing the brochures, poster, and fish logo, but for designing our new Chum Run Banner on the finish line. And special thanks to Kathy Rogers for providing much needed intelligence, expediting the awards ceremony, and guiding Jim Freeman through the maze, so he could be free to riff. Della Street would have been impressed. Frank, Dude, once again your running and attitude is awesome and impressive, always with the Frank Jacques smile and flair. You provide huge inspiration to all those who follow you… which is well…everyone. |
Frazer |
6/10/2010 12:39:46 PM |
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Kelly, good race! Wow, 5495 in one age group... |
Peter |
6/10/2010 9:09:27 AM |
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RocknRoll San Diego was just okay the scenery was concrete no grass except Balboa Park which was very nice, that was at the start of the race....that was it. We ran on the freeway then ended in the back 40 parking lot of seaworld, the sun finally came out. I really put it all out there and ran my best I had lots of inspiration, from friends from Burlington Edison High School..they were doing they relay for life the night b/4 the race and were walking for me and 4 other of my classmates, so with that in my head I ran for them....I did it in 2:13 my best ever time I did have a potty break pretty much at the beginning I came in 255 in my ag div out of 5495.
not bad. And the beer tasted really good. |
kelly |
6/10/2010 7:49:23 AM |
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/right on Erin and Ron!!!! Have a great time, I know there is blue sky somewhere I am hoping it will be there. have fun : ) |
kelly |
6/10/2010 7:38:24 AM |
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More cheers for Erin and Ron! Have fun, and the weather there has to be better than here, right? |
rosie |
6/10/2010 5:44:59 AM |
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Yes! Go Ron and Erin! You guys will rock Boise! Have fun. |
krissy |
6/9/2010 10:33:36 PM |
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Go Erin and Ron! Have fun in Boy See and come home without any stories involving flat tires and CO2 cartridges. |
training partner who hopes you get the sub 6 |
6/9/2010 6:33:51 PM |
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Regarding above train ing post Oops, that's David Mackie Park towards the end of Maxwelton. It's a fairly flat with very gentle (not Matt's version) rolling. |
gma |
6/9/2010 5:19:27 PM |
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I'll be swimming at deer lake tomorrow , Thursday at 6 am. any takers? was beautiful this morning. |
JdW |
6/9/2010 3:16:19 PM |
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Kell! Race Report!! |
Heidi |
6/9/2010 11:41:54 AM |
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only 2 more days to save the Trillium Forest -- go to savetheforest.org/donate. Mention you're a DSR member to show group support. thx!! |
jb |
6/9/2010 11:12:56 AM |
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Congrats, Arlene on another great race! Mud & all. |
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6/8/2010 10:55:22 PM |
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Also wanted to remind folks that the Tesoro 10K is this Sat (12th), and Burlington's Berry Dairy Days 10K and half marathon is the next Sat (19th). Has anyone done the Tour de Whatcom? I "won" an entry... Its July 31. |
Arlene |
6/8/2010 10:06:22 PM |
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Congrats, Brandon, that sounds like a great race! We did a road trip in the area last Sept and enjoyed the wineries in the area also. I'm thinking Oliver should be on my A list for next year. I did Issaquah again. Muddy, muddy, muddy. They had to change the run course several times the last day due to all the water. But it was sunny and fun! |
Arlene |
6/8/2010 10:01:59 PM |
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Park @ soccer fields for post time trail run. Cheers to Brandon and all the Chummers too. |
gma |
6/8/2010 3:51:49 PM |
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TT tonight... 6pm and 6:30pm for practice and the real deal. Be there... |
Aaron |
6/8/2010 10:39:25 AM |
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And congrats to legless on what I hear must have been a PR on the Chum Run. Nice! |
Ron |
6/8/2010 8:26:56 AM |
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The fifty miler is near Crystal Mountain and the White River. Congrats Brandon, thanks for the race report...it sounds like a great/well organized/supported triathlon. Good luck to Erin and Ron this weekend to continue the half trend. |
Challis |
6/7/2010 9:17:46 PM |
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Yes, Cheers to Frazer for another fun fun fun Chum run! Rain seems to part of the course! And Bravo to Brandon for completing the first Half IM of the season! Inspiring! |
Erin! |
6/7/2010 6:55:03 PM |
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Also I forgot the very most important part! There is a shady little RV park smack-dab between the swim exit and T-1, called The Lakeside Resort. If you go, stay there. There's nothing like having your base of operations a scant few yards from the start and finish, especially one so enclosed by gentling flora. And no porta-potty lines to suffer. |
still *B |
6/7/2010 5:48:20 PM |
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arg. typo. "...as of this writing." not "as of this wring." Altho' it is a bit wrung. |
B* |
6/7/2010 4:40:06 PM |
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Jaykees: sounds intriguing, tell us more. |
B* |
6/7/2010 1:29:11 PM |
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Oliver Half-Ironman 2010 too-long Race Report: For this race, the venue gets, and deserves, star billing. Good spectator’s course, Great race course. The swim is in a small and calm little lake with pale green water. Visibility in the water isn’t great, but comparable to Deer Lake. I believe I heard there were 445 starters in the last wave, the old folks wave, which sounds like a lot but I swam the whole race without any contact. It is a one-lap 1.2 mile clockwise swim, and I lined up far left. The buoys used are the huge 4-foot diameter round Ironman type, with yellow tetrahedral ones at the turns. Even I, with my poor vision, was never lost or confused. Being primarily a right-breather, I prefer clockwise swims. The first leg of the triangle course was 800meters, so, nice and long. The wave starts were at 7:30, 7:40, & 7:50. The swim course record was broken this year [all the records were broken this year] so the first finisher from the first wave came in 3 minutes after our start. This was my second open water wetsuit swim for the season, but I felt comfortable for the whole race, except the first 300 meters, when I was freaked out because I was afraid I might freak out. My swim time was 40 minutes, which coulda been predicted from my awesome training load. Actually, looking over my records, I’ve done 2 previous halfs [yeah I spelled it like that] each with almost the exact amount of preparation, and subsequent times. This one was by far the most relaxed, tho’. So relaxed that I found myself trying to calculate what my kilometer split times should be on the run. Talk about getting ahead of oneself. One last thing about the swim: If you are nervous about it, they offer special white caps, so the many kayak spotters can keep a better eye on you specifically. Many people chose that option. Getting out of the water through one of those big inflatable arches is always fun, as are wetsuit strippers. Yay! Instant public near-nudity! Climbing 8-10 steep cement stairs right away is interesting, and at the top is the timing mat, so it’s a long swim time. Next comes a 400+ meter run through an un-chuted gauntlet of spectators to T-1. I think it’s funny how everyone seems to “run” the same speed after swimming. The plus side is the opportunity to surreptitiously hand off your wetsuit to your support crew, so it gets out of the way, and hung up to dry. Nice. Almost everyone did it. There was another timing mat going into the highly secure fenced-in soft lawn bike lot, I don’t know yet whether I get two official T-1 times or not. Gear is at your bike, where there isn’t really quite enough room, but it wasn’t an issue. The bike course was 2 and a half laps, which sounds much more confusing than it was. It’s a GREAT bike course. Sort of two loops with Oliver in the middle, a good compromise for both riders and spectators. Beautiful, very well marked, just enough rolling to not be boring, some exciting but safe descents, one little hill, smooth pavement except for about a mile through town, really a nice ride. There are three plywood-covered cattle grates, not a problem, and one old wooden-planked bridge, also not a problem. Very picturesque. My goal was to ride within my limits enough to be able to do the run. 3 hours, comparable to my Lake Stevens time, but the Oliver course is a faster course, I think. There may be something to that “Training” thing of which I have heard. The run is a very twisty out-and-back that you do twice. Neighborhoods, gravel trails, footbridges over the river, shady bike paths, aid stations just the right distance apart, spectators EVERYWHERE, really a runner-friendly course. Also just rolling enough in spots to not be boring. So. Hmm. Everyone knows that the run feels awful. No news there, it does. My main goal was to not have to walk. Accomplished. My stretch goal was to run 8:30 mile pace. As if I had trained. As if… Well, by this time, it was far too late to manage mile/kilometer pace conversion calculations. No mile markers, only Km markers. Shoulda done it much earlier, like in the swim. Anyway, I carried enough caffeine, salt, Nuun tabs, green protein gunk, chocolate espresso beans and Red Bull to stock my own aid station. I used [and needed!] it ALL --plus lots of coke from the pushers at the aid stations— to keep my body moving, all to my stomach’s later distress. Just sub two hour run. What’s that, a 9:00 pace? Don’t know. 5:45 total time. About all what could be expected and better than deserved. 5 steps beyond the finish line my left achilles, right knee, and right shoulder each immediately locked up. Unfortunately, but not disastrously, my digestive system didn’t. [I suspect that much sodium and caffeine at once is not physician approved.] Afterwards they fed us burgers and watermelon, which helped. Bottom line: I REALLY RECOMMEND THIS RACE. Good venue, good course, well run, great volunteers, not too far away from home. It’s another country, so remember your passport, and to convert to Kilometers for your run pace. BTW, my tongue, as of this wring, still tastes salty. |
*Brandon |
6/7/2010 1:28:00 PM |
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Hello, I am answering the ad for some legs that are near the fifty miler. Where is the fifty Miler? |
legless on south whidbey |
6/7/2010 9:17:23 AM |
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Race repot from Oliver??? |
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6/7/2010 8:50:25 AM |
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If you don't mind legs that are two weeks from a 50 miler, I'm game! |
Challis |
6/6/2010 9:38:49 PM |
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Little fry become fingerlings. Fingerlings become smolts and before you know it you've got big ol' Chummy adults. Frazer I think you've done it! You've made the Chum Run into one big warm fuzzy lesson on how to raise healthy Chums: Elizabeth and Aidan, Will, Alex, Adeline, Lyla, Grace and Phoebe. Too cool for words. And in the it's-never-too-late-to-be-a-smolt category new-to-running neighbors of ours beaming with age group podium ribbons. Warms my fishy heart. Thanks Fraser, that was awesome. |
"The Jacqueeez" |
6/6/2010 9:34:46 PM |
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make that august 13-14. |
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6/6/2010 3:24:36 PM |
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Hey--I am inspired by Ed and his gang's epic mountain bike relay...stumbled upon an ad for the spokane to sandpoint relay on august 14-15. highlights include: blueberry pancakes, wigs, and a midnight roller coaster ride. we need a team of 12--anyone interested??? |
p. "lookin' for a change" jacques |
6/6/2010 3:23:42 PM |
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I'll put the word out by e mail to the swim homies who are not FORUM literate about the 4 o clock start time. |
gianni de Blanco |
6/6/2010 11:28:53 AM |
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I'll be swimming at 4! |
Cassandra |
6/6/2010 10:39:09 AM |
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Regarding Open Water clinic and training sessions. We can be contacted at ow@swparksandaquatics.org for more info. |
Jeff |
6/6/2010 8:56:00 AM |
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I'll be at deer lake at 4 ... need to cool off from this hot weather and prepare for our labor day swim. A little chop would help. |
Jeff |
6/6/2010 8:54:54 AM |
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Deer Lake this afternoon at 4pm? I'll check in about 2-3 and see if any takers. Stop raining okay!. |
jdw |
6/6/2010 8:39:46 AM |
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For the open water swim instructors - who can I talk with about some of the details for the clinic on the 27th (and beyond)? ALSO may possibly need a wetsuit for my son (5'7- ish and 140 lb-ish) He is training for the tri. Borrow or buy. You can contact me at makana@whidbey.com. Thanks! |
annabet |
6/5/2010 10:02:24 PM |
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hey, b* here, at a campground in canada with internet. what a scene here. 1000+ starters. damon an Kristan came up, and are supporting me by riding the ironman canada bike route right now, which is actually a good thing, 'cos I gets to eat all the foods before they gets back. Heh. I'll take whatever support i can get. swim course looks good. 3 waves, I'm last. rumors of cattle grates on the bike course, and wooden plank bridges. also on the bike, not on the run. rumors of single file narrow foot bridges on the run.
oh, the ranger gives me a phone message from K, she's 35 miles away still. beatiful and warm outside at least. This is the race I'm testing the theory that NO training is better than too little training. we shall see.
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*B |
6/5/2010 8:52:32 PM |
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Matt C is squeezing in rides before his kids baseball games. They are playing in a tournament in Sedro Wooley today...Will plays there tomorrow..Go SWLL!!! |
Erin |
6/5/2010 11:38:11 AM |
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Have a great race, Brandon! Woohoo! =) |
Heidi |
6/5/2010 9:15:50 AM |
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Anyone else notice that Matt C's rides keep getting earlier and earlier... |
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6/4/2010 10:46:35 PM |
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Brandon wishing you a speedy race!! |
Erin |
6/4/2010 9:41:44 PM |
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swimming/rowing/moving stuff not working with my torn rotator cuff at the moment, but I'd be happy to fill in where I can. Frazer, is it oatmeal cookies only? are nuts OK? I'm happy to bake if you give me details. fetch@whidbey.com 321-2377
Thinking about you Brandon!
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gma |
6/4/2010 5:10:17 PM |
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Go, Brandon! |
rosie |
6/4/2010 12:22:41 PM |
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I can help out with the open water clinics on some of those dates. I can bring a kayak. And good racing to Brandon this weekend in the Okanagan in BC. |
Kurt J |
6/4/2010 11:16:50 AM |
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Hi folks, the South Whidbey Parks & Aquatics Foundation (SWPAF) is running an open water clinic and some open water practice sessions this summer and we need some help! There will be 5 instructors, but we need experienced open water swimmers for in-water support. Also, we need some volunteer kayakers (and kayaks) for water safety and out-of-water guidance. And finally, we need your help spreading the word about the clinics! Please tell your friends! Full course description and online registration at: www.swparks.org. If you are able to help, just post here on DSR and we’ll contact you outside of the forum to work out details. Thanks so much!
Open Water Clinic
A three-hour intensive covering the basics of open water swimming: water safety, overcoming fear of the open water, sighting, breathing techniques, drafting, swimming in groups, starts, and transitions to the bike. Date: June 27 Time: 12-3pm Location: Goss Lake (Limit 25 people)
Open Water Practice Sessions and workouts
(at various lakes in order to gain confidence in multiple environments.)
Time: 5:45-7:00pm
Dates:
June 30 Sighting and Drafting
July 7 Swimming with a group, starts.
July 14 Bouys
July 21 Transitions
July 28 Mini mock tri
(Limit 10 people per week)
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the instructors (Kristan, Jeff, John, Lisa, Krista) |
6/2/2010 9:12:39 PM |
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Chum Run 2010 will lift off this Sunday at the Park, 10 am start. I will be calling on everyone for help with set-up, cookie baking,(oatmeal), timing, awards ceremony, Fry Run, clean-up, etc. |
Frazer |
6/1/2010 6:11:20 PM |
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If the roads are dry we ride tonight... 6pm practice lap, 6:30pm you try to bust a lung cranking hard. You know you want to... |
A |
6/1/2010 3:13:42 PM |
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I plan to run about 20 minutes after time trials tonight and will park at the soccer fields, ride to time trials and warm up, then back there to change shoes, stow bike, and run trails. Would love company if anybody else needs a little brick workout. |
gma |
6/1/2010 2:36:21 PM |
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I saw Dan cranking sub hour laps and K-Train laughing after shearing off a derailleur and running his bike 3 miles to the exchange tent. What a crazy weekend. We got like 20th in our division and the Muk boys show second on the website, though they were neck-and-neck with first, so not sure what happened there. Maybe Kevin broke a bike in half? More stories to come I'm sure... |
Ron |
5/31/2010 10:48:11 PM |
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I saw Challis, Ron, Dave, and Ed flying around the 24 Hour course with smiles on their faces at all times of the day and night. They looked great! |
Dan (Muk) |
5/31/2010 10:20:18 PM |
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24hr mtn bike race stories? report? |
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5/31/2010 10:11:21 PM |
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Memorial Day Swim Deer Lake at Gordon's Dock 8 am Monday
need I say more? |
Johnny d. |
5/30/2010 6:36:34 PM |
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Glad I saw you, but sorry I missed you, Kurt. I typically ride Saratoga to Baby Island, through Freeland... for next time. (maybe the same thing next weekend?). Cheers.
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kristan |
5/30/2010 4:04:04 PM |
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8:45 trail run tomorrow? I'll be there unless someone posts something different. |
rosie |
5/29/2010 8:48:05 PM |
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Kristan, I'll try to meet up tomorrow in Freeland. I'm assuming you will be going through Freeland heading north, if not what is your route? I'll be riding about 1.5 hrs . |
Kurt J |
5/29/2010 8:43:58 PM |
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Anybody interested in a lake swim tomorrow afternoon? |
Cassandra |
5/29/2010 6:46:58 PM |
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Anyone who ran or rode this morning can chuckle at the sunscreen posts from a couple of days ago. Right on. |
Matt |
5/29/2010 12:51:23 PM |
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All you marathon runners-- interested in a new, beautiful, BQ marathon run by James (Rainshadow Running and Sun Mtn/Orcas fame)? Check out the first annual Winthrop Marathon Sept 26: http://winthropmarathon.blogspot.com/2010/03/course-maps.html. I'm giving you plenty of advanced warning for planning purposes :) |
kstan |
5/29/2010 8:32:45 AM |
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The directional flagging on the Mudder course is done been downtaken. The trails are still there. You might be able to follow the direction of travel around the full 10k course, maybe. [ Btw, it was a very exciting race. Don't know if island folk fully appreciate it being here. It's now one of the largest Mt. bike races in the state.] |
B* |
5/28/2010 11:34:23 PM |
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"Long-distance running is particularly good training in perseverance." - Mao Tse-Tung Was he a runner? |
Arlene |
5/28/2010 9:06:34 PM |
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Would anyone be interested in joining my Ragnar team? Fun non-competitive group needs one more runner willing to tackle a harder slot (combined 16-20 miles over 3 legs). July 23-24. http://www.ragnarrelay.com Email my @whidbey.com address reed_laura |
Laura |
5/28/2010 10:23:45 AM |
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so if walter and I went out to the mudder run, just to run do you think that it will still be marked or will we get lost??? |
kelly |
5/28/2010 7:52:01 AM |
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Blake-i would love to ride tomorrow after i photograph soap manufacturing at 12:30. Likely i cannot ride till 3 or so. But next week i am on vacation all week! Need to ride, need to TT, need to get ready for my bike leg of the relay!! |
david welton |
5/26/2010 7:26:44 PM |
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Anyone want to ride tomorrow, Thursday??
730-7915 |
blake |
5/26/2010 5:16:16 PM |
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Thanks for great info on sunscreen. The link (at bottom of page) to EWG site is fabulous |
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5/25/2010 3:22:57 PM |
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TT tonight. If the roads are dry we ride. You know you want to ride... |
Aaron |
5/25/2010 11:11:33 AM |
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Interesting article on sunscreens; http://www.aolnews.com/health/article/study-many-sunscreens-may-be-accelerating-cancer/19488158 The link at the bottom lists the better products. |
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5/24/2010 11:10:52 AM |
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plans changed, no swimmy for me today. |
jdw |
5/23/2010 1:06:34 PM |
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Sunday afternoon at 4 pm, Deer lake swim anybody going?
@ Gordon's Dock |
JdW |
5/22/2010 4:57:54 PM |
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I will be RC flying at the soccer field Saturday morning for about an hour, starting at 7:30 till I run out of batteries, and then will ride to meet up with Kurt. I will be charging my batteries while I ride. That way i can fly more when i return to the car. This is my version of a "Brick"! I would be happy to pace runners with my airplane, and then ride with them when they are ready to get back on the bike! |
david welton |
5/21/2010 8:53:02 AM |
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Trail 10k course set up on Mudder course Saturday morning. Runners welcome. Mt Bike race Sunday. |
B* |
5/20/2010 11:03:51 PM |
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drats, missing another HH swim/bike brick. I will be in Walla Walla thinking of you all... |
Kristan |
5/20/2010 9:29:35 PM |
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i was on a roadride up to Mt Lassen with my road ride pal Steve o'bryan, some guy came driving the mountain, crazy like, shouted at us that Mt. st helen's blew. It was a beautiful day. about 115 miles. good mountain climbing. just a memory now. |
jdw |
5/20/2010 7:04:59 AM |
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Cracked me up! Tent(s) for the tent(th), that's great. In my limited exposure to her, that is pure Phoebe. Tell her welcome to being a double digit midget this month for me. |
Bobo |
5/20/2010 6:24:52 AM |
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I have a super cool Columbia tent that sleeps 8!
Would be happy to donate it to Pheobe's Birthday party! =) |
Heidi |
5/19/2010 8:47:49 PM |
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Needing a little outreach here. Our lovely daughter, Phoebe, who is a good speller and cartwheeler, a lover of animals and all around sweet person, is turning 10 on May 30th. In honor of her first decade she has decided it should be about Ten(t)s. Get it? Her tent(h) birthday as it were. We are setting up a tent city in our backyard for a sleepover. We only have one tent. We are looking to borrow 2 ro 3 big ol' family tents to fill with 10 year-old girls. Anybody out there with a tent they could spare the night of the 28th? I can assure you that you will be paid in screams and giggles. |
Phoebe's Dad and Mom |
5/19/2010 7:33:21 PM |
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Mt. St. Helens - I was 10, and I recall a week or two later the most beautiful red and orange sunsets in Colorado due to the ash. We visited WA later that summer (my sister's in-laws lived in Centralia), and I collected a few buckets of ash to give to my friends back in CO. It was amazing to see the aftermath. |
Dan (Muk) |
5/18/2010 11:03:58 PM |
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Patricia, Dr. Picco may be the one you are talking about. DeWit utilized his services so check in with him. We really enjoy working with him at the hospital. The nurses like his work. |
Erin |
5/18/2010 8:41:46 PM |
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I was sailing on a sunny, warm Sunday afternoon on Lake Coeur d'Alene when my Dad looked west and saw what we thought was a HUGE thunderstorm coming. We quickly put the boat away and headed home, only to be trapped in an ash "white out" in Plummer Idaho. The good people of Plummer put us up in their community center and brought us sandwiches and blankets. We were able to drive home the next day as the ash had settled. You just had to stop when a car came the other direction because it stirred up the ash and closed down all visibility again. |
Ron |
5/18/2010 8:36:18 PM |
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My St. Helen's is not nearly so interesting. Angus and I were out on the boat outside of Shilshole. He's saying he was flying from Portland to Seattle. I'm not even sure who's right. I guess we're at the age that we just make up our memories as we go along. |
gma |
5/18/2010 7:38:49 PM |
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Funny you ask- When Mt. St. Helen's blew I was one year old. My father was a fisheries biologist and we lived on the Tuttle River hatchery, 18 miles from the summit. Even after the eruption began the Governor asked my dad not to leave the hatchery (like he was going to somehow save the fish) we left anyway and were the last ones to cross the Tuttle River bridge before the flood. My dad could not get Harry Truman to leave with us. We lost everything we owned when the state house we lived in was devastated by the flood. |
Molly |
5/18/2010 6:44:27 PM |
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My mom worked for FEMA and we moved to Rexburg Idaho because of the Teton Dam failure in 1976...where I was busily playing in some sandbox when Mt. St Helens erupted and we moved here to help the displaced families and never left. |
Challis |
5/18/2010 5:23:16 PM |
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also Rosie and Molly recovering from marathons, 5o milers, and who mknow what all. |
gma |
5/18/2010 2:54:52 PM |
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did i hear there was a new ortho doc on the island that is good? if so, please tell me. Rhody Run was a blast! We've already decided to rent one of the officers houses for next year. We being the Gordons, Peter and Linda, and Sheila. 120 women in my age group. Amazing. Champagne at mile 4. beer at the finish. What more could you ask for? Plus it was totally family friendly as I was all too aware when strollers started passing me. |
gma |
5/18/2010 2:47:03 PM |
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Happy Mt St Helens Day to all! Where were you when the volcano blew? I was driving north on I-5 through Seattle at that moment. I was running and cycling in those days and had never even heard of a 25 x 100 swim work-out. Now I know too well what that is. |
Kurt J |
5/18/2010 1:12:25 PM |
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If the roads are dry, we TT tonight. 6pm practice lap, 6:30pm the real deal. Bus stop at Kens Corner with the standard route. |
Aaron |
5/18/2010 11:32:53 AM |
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... and Thor's report from his win at a 5k in Muk on Saturday after riding for two hours? |
Bobo |
5/18/2010 8:13:58 AM |
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RRRR?
Rhody Run Race Reports? |
kstan |
5/17/2010 10:41:11 PM |
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Pat: I think 6pm warm up loop, tt @6:30 pm, Good for you!
and Ron, in his usual humble way, fails to mention, that as leader of the lane, he wasn't even breathing hard. Likely could have done them on the 1:20s. talk about smokin'! Of course, there is Emily, who competed this past weekend and PR'd every event. Now lovin' the 400m free. ( ha, maybe I converted her to distance?) She swam it at a pace equivalent to 5:15 for 400yds. yikes!
Go SWIM! |
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5/17/2010 10:13:46 PM |
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Please refresh my memory (it's been 4 years!) what time do the bike time trials start? Is it the same routs as before? |
gma |
5/17/2010 7:52:27 PM |
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Crankin' workout at IAC this morning - Kristan, Kristy and Emily doing 25x100. Hitting the wall at 1:25 and only 5 sec recovery. Smokin'!! |
Ron |
5/17/2010 8:49:15 AM |
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I have never heard of an albino hummingbird till today, so i "googled" albino hummingbird, and photos appeared! Check it out!! That had to be mystical! It probably was an angel!
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david welton |
5/16/2010 9:01:07 PM |
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David, I loved your story abut the hummingbird's nest. The day after my father died an albino hummingbird followed me all day while I worked in the garden. Maybe the hummers are angels? |
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5/16/2010 7:59:53 PM |
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welcome back, Krista! I am assuming that yours was the Byron post... |
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5/16/2010 5:42:35 PM |
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A hummingbird nest fellout of the tree this week in my back yard. It was partly woven with my dog's hair! So all of you who have lost a dog this year, look carefully around your house and you may find a remembrance to treasure! |
david welton |
5/16/2010 3:33:37 PM |
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Finally, here's a video that explains the working of a "Turbo Encapulator". I don't know about you, but I've been waiting for this information for a long time. I'm sure Peter can explain any of the details we don't understand. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SjxfAjAyp5k |
Frazer |
5/16/2010 1:51:37 PM |
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“I would I were a careless child / Still dwelling in my Highland cave / Or roaming through the dusky wild / Or bounding o’er the dark blue wave.” |
Byron (1808) |
5/16/2010 11:55:12 AM |
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Can someone give me Anabette's email address, please. Thanks!
=) |
Heidi |
5/15/2010 10:34:09 PM |
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Still room for 2peeps/2bikes for ride to Keystone tomorrow am for Rhody Run. fetch@whidbey.com 321-2377 if you're interested.
Holmes Harbor was beautiful! Thanks Kurt and Beth |
gma |
5/15/2010 2:40:22 PM |
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Out late and couldn't get out of bed for an earlier ride. (Drats, I wanted that Holmes Harbor brick) Riding from my house at 10:00-10:15. Hills. 2.5 hours or so. Join me if you're free. |
Kristan |
5/15/2010 9:36:51 AM |
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RC Flying/Bike riding from the soccer fields this morning starting at 9. I will ride when the batteries die or when someone shows up on a bike! |
david welton |
5/14/2010 7:21:50 AM |
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Sherry, Are they S-Works Tarmac frames? |
Ron |
5/14/2010 7:03:19 AM |
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Two beautiful, brand new in the box 56c Specialized Tarmac frames complete with forks and cranks (value around $3,700 each) are available from Bill Cass at Nymbols. He designed some team jerseys for Specialized and they threw him some frames. He's negotiating some amazing deals. Pretty sweet. |
sher |
5/13/2010 11:02:06 PM |
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Wilkinson Road/Surface Road hill intervals, 12:30 today |
david welton |
5/13/2010 8:53:29 AM |
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there is a white babolat hat and lava fuel belt in the breezeway left over from some race...mt. si? if they are yours come and get them or let me know so they don't end up at good cheer! |
erin |
5/12/2010 7:48:11 PM |
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Rhody Run.....Thanks Peter, I've never done it before so appreciated the info. I'll be bringing my huge pick up to Keystone and have room for 3 more people plus any # of bikes. Let me know if you want a ride and we can work out details. fetch@whidbey.com or 321-2377 Blake, what kind of ride are you thinking? |
gma |
5/12/2010 7:26:12 PM |
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Will and I are running the 8K Beat the Bridge run for Diabetes. Looks like a fun race weekend!! |
Erin |
5/11/2010 9:41:46 PM |
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Thanks, Peter! I'll plan to bring my bike, and I'll look for you all on the 8:45 ferry. |
rosie |
5/11/2010 8:20:27 PM |
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Thursday ride from half-link 11:30 am |
blake |
5/11/2010 4:05:05 PM |
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Rhody logistics. We've usually brought bikes across. I think once we took the shuttle. The shuttle works fine. Sometimes it fills and you have to wait for the next one. The bike ride is a little over a mile, I think. Along the way there are pretty houses and nice views. Bring a bike lock. Rhody has a good gear-check system for your backpack. We will definitely catch the 8:45am ferry. The following one has a tide cancellation. For this reason the 8:45 might be crowded. Rosie, If you want to catch the 12:45pm home then I'd say definitely bring your bike so you can bolt when you are done chugging your beer. Thus far we have Peter, Linda, Gma, Rosie, and possibly Sheila. Gma might bring her mighty truck with room to carpool for several runners and bikes to Keystone - her contact info is about 10 posts down from this one. Most years we go to lunch at the Public House in P.T. after the run. |
Peter |
5/11/2010 9:03:07 AM |
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On an impulse move, signed up for the Rhody Run today. I've never done it. Peter, are you and Linda (and others?) catching the 8:45 ferry over? Do you usually bring bikes or catch the shuttle? I need to be at a birthday party at 2:00. Does it seem reasonable to you that I could catch the 12:45 ferry back to Whidbey? Assuming, of course that I can run 7 or so miles in about an hour... Of course, all this might have been good to figure out before I signed up... :) |
rosie |
5/10/2010 10:15:23 PM |
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TT tomorrow... be there or be square... |
Aaron |
5/10/2010 9:54:17 AM |
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OUR long ride was Great!! B*, Kristan and Kurt went east Friday evening for some extended climbing. Saturday morning we rode 35 miles up and down several small coulees north of Lake Chelan, Then drove up to Brewster for 50 miles climbing up onto the Columbia Plateau and back. Very minimal traffic, nice and sunny, big sky... Yum! The best part was being able to see where it was sunny and just drive to it to ride. now to go out for a run! |
*B |
5/9/2010 3:37:19 PM |
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Does anyone have a video camera I can borrow for an afternoon? I need it for a cooking contest entry. Thanks! 360.243.7418 |
Heidi |
5/9/2010 9:14:59 AM |
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Happy Mothers Day to all, It will be a beutiful day to play and be with family....Have a fun day, I am waiting for breakfast in bed got tired of that so here I am I didn't have to make coffee this am, so I am off to a great start!!! |
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5/9/2010 7:45:50 AM |
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how those sore butts doing out there? How was the ride? |
eddie B. |
5/8/2010 9:09:45 PM |
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Yup, tomorrow at 1pm. Deer lake. We'll stick to that time frame till May 16th when we change back to Sunday's at 4pm.
Deer Lake Open Water Swim May 9th @1 pm. Gordon's Dock |
JdW |
5/8/2010 11:29:22 AM |
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Nice that lakes have warmed up. So Brian, how about Deer lake tomorrow at 1 pm? Anyone else? |
jjj |
5/8/2010 9:51:06 AM |
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Goss Lake wasn't too bad. My face was cold for the first few minutes, but after that it was great. The water, that is. |
Brian |
5/8/2010 7:50:37 AM |
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Okay, I'm really riding at 8am Saturday from Halflink - it just happens to be the 8th and not the 7th as I originally put in. |
Ron |
5/7/2010 7:31:59 PM |
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that was supposed to read "let me know if you want to ride your bike either up or back" |
gma |
5/7/2010 5:14:14 PM |
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I'm headed for the Coupeville HS 10K tomorrow and would be happy to car pool. (brick time?) let me kbnow and I can bring pick up truck. Will leave Half Link 9:15am and can stop IAC too. Let me know if I should watch for you and if you want bike transpo. fetch@whidbey.com 321-2377 |
gma |
5/7/2010 5:12:51 PM |
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Any other fools up for a out and back 2/3 mile swim at Goss Lake? Trying out my new wetsuit...and neoprene cap...and neoprene socks. |
Brian |
5/7/2010 8:51:14 AM |
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So I have 2 items to get out there1. I will be biking to OH on Saturday around 10:00 would love company...2. We are looking to form a team for the Whidbey Tri either a swimmer or biker chick and need to be 49+, our team name is the "Menopause Maniac" so let me if this sounds like fun!!! |
kelly |
5/7/2010 8:14:53 AM |
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Me ' n Jean doin' the Spring Classic century with friends Peter, and Allison. My car's full, but if you want to bike with us, we plan to be there about 7. its gonna be a beautiful day (-: |
Arlene |
5/6/2010 8:04:13 PM |
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oh boy! Rides are being posted! Heaven!! To bad i was not here for the first ride this morning and have to miss this evening's ride today. I am going out now for a while on Maxwelton. Tomorrow is supposed to be warm. Anybody up for about 25 miles? |
david welton |
5/6/2010 2:40:40 PM |
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It must be Spring. DSR is roving the world doing amazing things and the training log is full of bike rides.. Thanks all for the inspiring re-caps and hopefully you're all mighty proud of yourelves. I want t make sure you ALL know you're invited to my party. Invites went to everybody who I had mailing addresses, but that only covered a few. June 12, 4pm to 6pm at Mukilteo Coffee Roasters. kids welcome too. eat, drink, dance and help me celebrate turning 60. When my cancer was diagnosed right after I age grouped up last time and reaching 60 looked sketchy I promised myself anf friends a party if I made it. Well yipee yahoo! Plus just yesterday I was given the OK to train to go fast again. After 5 years I am so ready for take off. |
gma |
5/6/2010 8:29:45 AM |
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What a read!! Thank you all for continuing to inspire each other and me. Congratulations on ALL your accomplishments!! |
Erin |
5/5/2010 8:44:04 AM |
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Curt, Peter, Frank, Ron: Mt. Si Survey asks for your input: Tell 'em how to make it better: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/CMLNBL9 |
B* |
5/5/2010 1:08:33 AM |
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After all these events for the "young," would Byron say, "So . . . we'll go no more a roving?" At age 29, he thought age would begin to conquer restless youth. How wrong he was for DSR! |
Hopeless Romantic |
5/4/2010 10:41:12 PM |
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The R in DSR is for Racing. And for REPRESENT. As in, Challis and Candice at the 50. Rosie and Pam and Matt Chambers all qualifying for Boston at Eugene. The B*, P. Oakley, Ron, Granola Boy, and Charley's team rocking Mt. Si. Krista braving the icy waters. Ron and Gretchen at the Bob Thome NIMBY Triathlon. And 5 hearty souls at the first TT of the season. R is for Racing. And to you guys and whoever else I'm missing -- REPRESENT. |
Matt |
5/4/2010 7:19:24 PM |
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You know Rosie, that is a sure sign you are ready to move onto the 50 miler! Krista, there are no words to describe the wow-inspiring swim you just accomplished! We now know for sure you can accomplish ANYTHING! and to hear you, upbeat Krista that you are, that it was bad...it had to be REALLY BAD! Congratulations. Brandon...I'm liking the new DSR take. |
Challis |
5/4/2010 5:39:21 PM |
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Taking a moment to procrastinate at work...
Bike ride tomorrow am at 9. Langley. |
kristan |
5/4/2010 5:28:07 PM |
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Wow. Just wow. You girls are out there slaying some pretty big demons, I reckon. Marathons, Ultra Marathons, Hellesponteses... and thanks for the awesome reportage of your extraordinary featary. Featage. DSR. Demons Slayed Regularly. What an impressive group of friends I have. |
*Brandon |
5/4/2010 5:05:55 PM |
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Challis, Rosie,Pamela,Candace now those are four ladies in addition to Crissie Wellington that I would be proud to be "chicked" by.
Longish bike, moderate pace Thursday 11am Half Link |
blake |
5/4/2010 4:37:25 PM |
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Krista, wowowowow. You are stubborn, and I mean that in a good way. |
Peter |
5/4/2010 1:51:14 PM |
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Wahoo. What a story you have to tell Krista! Congratulations and I can't wait to hear the rest of it. Nice going - English channel swimmers and you finished just half an hour after the winner? Awesome!! Get some good rest and celebrate the rest of your trip! |
Ron |
5/4/2010 12:27:01 PM |
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Hellespont, Turkey, 2010, Lord Byron 200th Anniversary: MOST.WRETCHED. SWİM. EVER. Almost constant chop. Nasty, nasty cross currents due to the competing Black and the Aegean seas. The 'bouys' were orange balloons not much larger than what you get at a carnival. Couldn't sıght off the suggested cell phone towers due to the haze. Never got a rhythm goıng. Did a rotation of about 50 freestyle strokes and then 10 breaststroke. And ıf I did achieve any kind of rhythm or semi-comfort and would swim into yet another school of jellyfısh --thousands and thousands of jellyfısh. They were small and dıdn't sting, but İ have never seen so many in my life. İt was a bad, bad swim.
Well; İ did fınısh. And İ wasn't the only one to struggle. EVERYONE was complainiıng. Multıple people were pulled out of the water onto boats and some taken from the finish line on stretchers. Multiple cases of hypothermia. The fırst male (UK) finished ın 1 hour and 27 minutes and the fırst woman (AUS) came out about 5 minutes after him. There were former Olympians here, İronmen; people who have done the English Channel solo and they all struggled. My results: 2 hours, 1 minute and 31 seconds. Overall rank: 58 of 144. 4th ın my age group (Women 35-45). The chafıng cırcles my entıre neck----İ look like İ barely escaped the noose. İ am sore all over. But İ finished. |
krısta |
5/4/2010 12:17:32 PM |
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Eugene race report, part 2: Perfect running weather - sunny and low 50's. I didn't exactly drag Pam to the start, but I did pace nervously outside her door waiting for her to appear. Once we got to the start I told her a really bad story to distract her for a few minutes, and then she did the rest all on her own. As for me, I spent the first 13 miles playing my usual game of trying to run no faster than my target race pace for the first half. I am hopelessly bad at this game, but it keeps me busy for a long time. For the curious, I ran exactly 5 miles in this stretch that were not faster than my goal time, and one of these included a porta-potty stop (sorry, Megan). I must not have been as wildly off kilter as in some previous attempts, though, because for the first time ever in a marathon for me, I made it all the way through miles 20-26 feeling strong, instead of having multiple miles where I felt like I was just struggling to hang on. It was fun to finish on the track at Hayward Field, and even more fun to be able to see Pam hit the track for her final 200 en route to her BQ time. And to top it all off, we happened upon the most perfect little post-race breakfast spot. Sometimes I think I just run marathons so I can have brunch in other cities... |
rosie |
5/3/2010 11:34:06 PM |
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Nicely done, ladies!
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Heidi |
5/3/2010 11:33:44 PM |
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Way to rock the course, Pam and Rosie! excellent times, you two!
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kristan |
5/3/2010 10:02:56 PM |
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Congratulations to Rosie and Pam. About 35 or so years ago, maybe more or maybe less, before some of you were born, women were not allowed to enter the Boston marathon. Today, 40% of the entrants are women and over 50% of marathoners overall nationwide are female. A 29 year old woman this weekend was the third place overall finisher in Tacoma. Only a third of a mile or so from first place. Wow! |
david welton |
5/3/2010 8:21:44 PM |
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Eugene Race Report: As usual, I got absolutely no sleep the night before the big day. Luckily, Rosie dragged my butt to the starting line and pointed me in the right direction. Spent the first ten miles convincing myself not to go back to bed as the race course took us right in front of our hotel and my nice fluffy pillow. Started listening to The Black Eyed Peas and found a bit of rhythm. Frank met me at 18 and cracked the whip every time I started to fall off pace. Phoebe and Elizabeth were waiting at mile 24 and from there it was just pure pain to the finish--which was on the track at Hayward Field. Very cool. Squeaked in under my BQ time at 4:03:08. Rosie had a BQ/PR too with a smokin' time of 3:40:04. Flapjacks and fritos at the finish line! |
pam |
5/3/2010 2:19:49 PM |
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Rhody Run reg fees increase in a coupla days. Sign up! Sign up! www.rhodyrun.com |
Peter |
5/3/2010 10:20:06 AM |
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Awesome Pam! |
The Stringer's |
5/2/2010 5:35:21 PM |
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Very cool!! |
david welton |
5/2/2010 5:13:54 PM |
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Hear Miss Pamela Jacques has qualified for Boston!!! WAY TO GO PAM!!! |
Erin |
5/2/2010 4:00:04 PM |
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Okay, today was one of those "soaked to the bone" days. 17 miles out and the rain let loose. The bike is in the living room drying by the fire while my wife is running errands. I am going to relax the rest of the day |
Jean |
5/1/2010 1:02:10 PM |
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There is a Cinco de Mayo Fun Run and Walk in Ebey's Historic Reserve on Saturday, May 8. 5k walk, 5k fun run, and 10k competitive run. Benefits Coupeville High freshman class. visit http://www.coupeville.k12.wa.us/chs_events.html for an online registration flyer. The route looks similar to the 4th of July 10k we did a few years ago. Very pretty. We will be running the 10k. |
Linda and Peter |
4/30/2010 8:32:19 PM |
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I hate skeet, they are as bad a seagulls. Skeet, skat, how about That!
Bob, did you take the younger kids on skeet hunts when you were a boy scout?. |
david welton |
4/30/2010 3:01:35 PM |
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Ed. They were probably right to shoot skeet. Some skeet are bad, very bad. Also, don't discount the Steak and Shrimp at the Casino, it's not bad, especially when you wear a clothes pin on your nose to keep out the cigarette smoke. |
Bob |
4/30/2010 11:44:35 AM |
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I believe Matt Chambers is also running Eugene this time around...who else? Have a fabulous race everyone and Pam get a big numbered watch to check those splits!!! Oh, and Happy Birthday to Rosie on Friday!! |
Erin |
4/29/2010 11:01:18 PM |
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oops. last message from kristan... |
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4/29/2010 10:04:30 PM |
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Yes, good luck Rosie and Pam!!! best wishes for good race and good times. |
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4/29/2010 10:03:48 PM |
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Good luck Rosie (and others????) this weekend at Eugene! I'll be rooting you on all the way to the end. |
Challis |
4/29/2010 9:10:56 PM |
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Warm weather, camping, biking...It does sound really nice, Kristan. Thing is, the 9th is mother's day and the one day a year I can usually guilt my kids to all come home at once... |
Arlene |
4/28/2010 9:15:53 PM |
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So, Ed-did you use the loaner gun to shoot skeet? the Olympics has that Biathlon event in the winter games that combines cross country skiing and shooting. I think the Finns perfected that sport in WW2 when they were fighting Nazi Germany. Challis could excel, if shooting were coupled with a 50K trail running event. I can visualize DSR athletes packing rifles during Chuk-a Duck. Did you try the steak and lobster or go to the casino? It is good for a couple to try new things. |
david welton |
4/28/2010 11:01:28 AM |
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5 people posted the first times of the season tonight at the TT. Weather held out. Come join in the fun next Tuesday (every Tuesday) at 6pm. |
Aaron |
4/27/2010 11:07:27 PM |
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The Skagit Classic is a fun ride. Thanks for reminding me, Arlene. I did the century last year for the second time. I had such a lovely ride in Walla Walla a few weeks ago, I was hoping to reproduce the weather (sunny, warm) and the terrain (long uphills, smooth pavement, little traffic). Wenatchee would be a new adventure. I am still game... |
kristan |
4/27/2010 10:09:26 PM |
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Kristen and Kurt, and who ever else, Sat May 8 is also the Skagit Bicycle Club's Spring Classic which includes a full and metric century. I am planning to do one of the distances.
http://www.skagitspringclassic.org/ |
Arlene |
4/27/2010 8:45:56 PM |
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We camped at the Evergreen Sportsman's Club for the race and when we went inside to pay I was watching the people outside shooting skeet. The woman at the counter noticed me watching and mentioned that they had loaner guns if I wanted to try it out. Of course she also mentioned that we should go eat the steak and lobster at the casino when we asked if there were any good places to eat nearby. |
Ed |
4/27/2010 6:37:19 PM |
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Challis, you are awesome and you are fast and you are beautiful.
So, Ed--lucky guy--Blake and i and inquiring minds want to know what a the heck a "loaner gun" is???? BTW-Kid Shelleen, might Be a misspelling, He was played by Lee Marvin in "Cat Ballou", with Jane Fonda, who peaked in"Barbarella, Queen of the Galaxy" |
david welton |
4/26/2010 8:14:45 PM |
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The weather was perfect for race day, it was raining the day before and the day after, but race day was beautiful. The trails were very muddy the first 8.5 miles and the last 8.5 because of the rains, but the rest of the trail was dry. Candice rocked her first 50 miler and came in under 10 hours, at 9:55. I had a lot of fun out there and even managed to make it to work today, the day after (which means that I can walk up and down stairs...barely ;). They have great trails down there at Capitol Peaks and those Mima mounds are very intriguing. The views from the top...wow. I'm not sure what time I came in, but I know it was at least under 10:20. The race was well organized and they had a lot of aid stations that were well stocked. They have a 55k too, for anyone who doesn't want the 50 mile option, but wants to check out new trails. |
Challis |
4/26/2010 7:42:19 PM |
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Come on Challis & Candace--dish--we know you're awsome and that we're not worthy so you can skip that and just give a race report. Ed inquiring minds need more details on your post. |
blake |
4/26/2010 6:26:44 PM |
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hey Aaron...is there a TT tomorrow night? If so...I'll be on the 530 ferry and will see you at 6. |
Joel |
4/26/2010 4:49:58 PM |
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Kristan, a ride on the dry warm side sounds great to me. Spring is a great time to ride over there and beat the damp gray of the wet side. Here is a link to road bike routes in the Wenatchee-Leavenworth-Chelan area http://www.justgetout.net/Wenatchee/pages/page/?pgid=88 Another route source are the triathlons and organized bike rides in the area. |
kurt j |
4/26/2010 1:13:05 PM |
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I mean Shelleen. |
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4/26/2010 10:39:41 AM |
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It's the kind where you have to bring back the loaner bullets. |
Kid Shillean |
4/26/2010 10:38:02 AM |
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what is a loaner gun? |
david welton |
4/26/2010 8:54:33 AM |
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That is an intriguing detail. Do we get any others? |
rosie |
4/25/2010 9:49:21 PM |
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Did you know that you can get a "loaner" gun at the campground for the Capitol Peaks 50? |
Ed |
4/25/2010 8:54:53 PM |
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I would like to do a century ride the weekend of May 8. Anyone else interested? Want to do it on the island or go to Winthrop? If the latter, we could leave Fri night, camp, bike Sat, camp, am trail run, drive home Sunday. Any takers? |
Kristan |
4/25/2010 7:22:40 PM |
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yes, yes, capital peaks!! |
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4/25/2010 7:05:20 PM |
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http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=126263488&ft=1&f=1001
This is a piece about a national bike trail system, similar to the highwat system. Very interesting...I'm enthusiastic, but pessimistic. |
Arlene |
4/25/2010 2:42:41 PM |
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Capital Peaks report? |
Ron |
4/25/2010 10:21:10 AM |
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I ran all around Hawaii barefoot when I was five, but I just can't see barefoot running...ouch! How do they do that?!? |
Heidi |
4/25/2010 9:26:02 AM |
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Seattleite...hmmm, how DO you spell that? |
A |
4/24/2010 9:10:32 PM |
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I didn't know Barefoot Ted was a
Seattelite...http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2011688025_barefooting24m.html |
Arlene |
4/24/2010 9:09:40 PM |
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ps i am on call... |
k |
4/24/2010 2:30:08 PM |
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the weather looks like it is clearing. I am getting off the trainer and finishing outside. Plan to leave 2;45 or so. langley to clinton via wilkinson, humphrey, orr, holst, deer lake, cultus bay, ?? Join me if anyone is interested in a last minute ride.
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Kristan |
4/24/2010 2:25:33 PM |
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Okay you swimmers, ya hafta read todays Frazz comic: http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/comics/frazz.html |
Arlene |
4/23/2010 8:36:28 PM |
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A reminder that the Ft. Ebey Orienteering Scramble will take place Sunday, May 2 on a brand new map of Ft. Ebey SP in Coupeville on Whidbey Island. The time limit is 1 hour or 2 hours and the mass start is at 10:30am. I have updated the web page with many event details:
http://www.cascadeoc.org/events/2010/ultimate-orienteer-4-score-o-ft-ebey-state-park |
Bill Cusworth |
4/23/2010 4:38:15 PM |
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So-----a patient today, a violinist who travels the world, and is a appreciates fine art, told me today that there is a great glass artist on the south end of Whidbey Island off Cultus Bay, near where i live and his name is John DeWit! Pretty cool! But, you already know this..........Suzi Harvey was the top woman in the 2008 Langley Half, Katy Gordon was first in the 2009 race...I still cannot tell if she was in the Boston Marathon this year. |
david welton |
4/22/2010 10:45:55 AM |
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I will be an aquathon for me. Inaugural swim at 1pm, then ride to Bayview for the Earthday bike commuter panel at 2pm! |
Peter |
4/22/2010 9:10:02 AM |
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Like most young people, I experimented with inhalers. But I did not inhale.
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Bill Clinton |
4/22/2010 9:02:54 AM |
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Season inaugural swim coming up..... bbbbbbbbbbbbrrrrrrr....
bbuuuuuuuuuuuuuutttttttttt I'lllll be theeeeeerrrrrrrrrreee.
cold already! |
trout bait in america |
4/21/2010 10:03:09 PM |
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Kristan says it perfectly. Go to your provider to enable a medical history and physical examination. Correct diagnosis is essential to appropriate therapy. Solving your problem is far more complicated than just selecting an inhaler. Moving on, Suzie Harvey from Reno was the first woman to finish the Langley half marathon. I think she was planning to enter the boston marathon. I cannot find her in the results so far, but i suspect i am not looking for her correctly. |
david welton |
4/21/2010 9:32:55 PM |
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Great Mt. Si relay race report Brandon. What a fantastic result for the team! It brought back some great memories for me when I organized teams in 1998-2001 for the Husky Orienteering & Running Club. |
Bill Cusworth |
4/21/2010 6:01:34 PM |
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Heidi. Ventolin usually works for simple exercise induced asthma (unless your inhaler is empty... :) ). Use 2 puffs 15 minutes before you go. When it is not enough, there is usually inflammation too. (allergies give you lots of inflammation). Then, you would need a steroid inhaler daily. Something like Qvar 2 puffs twice daily.
Take the plunge and go to your provider. (I know it's a pain...). It would be good to have someone listen to your lungs and make sure there isn't anything else going on.
hope that is helpful! |
kristan |
4/21/2010 4:17:54 PM |
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Kurt Warwick 2:50 and principal Rod Merrell 3:30 for Boston. Nice. Anyone else? |
Erin |
4/21/2010 3:53:46 PM |
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Hey Guys! Can anyone give me any insight on inhalers? The acute bronchitis I had last spring has left me with some frusterating breathing problems. Running has become ridiculously difficult for me. I've tried Ventolin, it doesn't seem to help much. Any suggestions or information you could share?
Thanks! |
Heidi |
4/21/2010 2:49:48 PM |
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HUGE earthday sale at the 1/2 link. Timmy says it's gonna be big. Great opportunity to round out the stable, all y'all road bikers who need an excuse to buy a mountain bike. Take advantage. Support your LBS. Just sayin' |
Kathy |
4/21/2010 1:45:25 PM |
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Did anyone do Boston this year? Race report? |
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4/21/2010 10:39:16 AM |
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oops. The swim is on Sunday at 1pm |
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4/20/2010 9:28:38 PM |
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Swim at Curt's to kick off the season and celebrate Krista and Jeff's birthdays. Wetsuits, caps, booties etc recommended. Temp today: 60 degrees at 2 feet, 57 at 4 ft. Hot tubs available at John de Wits and Krista's, with pot luck @3pm at Jeff Jacobsen's on Quode (sp?)Rd off Maxwelton (just before Ewing, when coming from 525). Just presence is presents enough. Thanks Curt!! |
kristan |
4/20/2010 9:22:46 PM |
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In good economic times at a Kenyan livestock market, maybe 1000-1200. In bad times, up to 15,000. |
Matt |
4/20/2010 12:36:46 AM |
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Just wondering how many cows $175,000 buys in Kenya...a lot, I bet! |
Arlene |
4/19/2010 8:51:29 PM |
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Anyone for a "B" ride tomorrow, anytime... ? |
Arlene |
4/16/2010 8:56:08 PM |
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beer bottles???? I will sponsor Tuesday TT awards-beer bottles with beer for men over and under 50, Champagne glasses with champagne for women over and under 40. You have to do at least 4 TTs, and the winner is the person with the best sum of their best 4 times. |
david welton |
4/16/2010 5:52:39 PM |
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Hey, Brandon and S.W.E.A.T Vets - I just checked in with John Dickson about getting your team mentioned on the Mt Si page - did you see it yet? He and I also invite you on your next venture East to get those glasses filled by us at a friendly Pub or living room - what say?! And I am thinking of doing an interview with some or all of you for our next EastSide Runners newsletter - interested? |
Patrick |
4/16/2010 2:38:31 PM |
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Hey all, and especially that amazing, stunning S.W.E.A.T. Veterans Mt Si relay team! hearty congrats from your ole DSR brief time mate, Patrick (remember me? moved off island early 2009 to Seattle). You guys beat the pants off our ESR 60+ team of five guys, tho we still hold the record for Olders team (312 years) in the race! Great yarn, Brandon - I was so thrilled to see you coming back towards me on leg 3 - of course by my leg 8, I think you guys were all done! Again, congrats - great race! I am proud of you all and proud to have run with a few of you when I lived there! What was the buzz about the race? Did you have a complaint (besides empty beer glasses!)? I am not 'official' for this race, but I will carry a message for you to John Dickson our Mt Si race director this year; just let me know? I am race director this year for our ESR Invitational 5k Sunday October 24th in Issaquah, and would love for you men and women to enter a couple of Killer teams to show us mainlanders what Whidbey and DSR living and training is all about!! write me for more info, or just for fun? pmdwyer@earthlink.net |
Patrick |
4/16/2010 12:56:13 PM |
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O.K. that was me and the one before that was me. It's lunchtime at OHHS - students asking questions... Florida death metal ... blaring...me trying to concentrate... must hold on... |
Frankatschool |
4/16/2010 12:07:29 PM |
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pod |
4/16/2010 12:04:19 PM |
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Yes, thanks Brandon. You are both a tremendous athlete and incomparable keeper of the DSR flame. On our behalf I wrote a politic little memo to the Mt. Si organizers expressing our gratitude for the beautiful day, excellent course and empty beer glasses. I also suggested that maybe it was an oversight that our performance wasn't noted in the race summary on the home page. Apparently it might have been .. check out the updated home page. Sweaty old dudes from Whidbey rate! |
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4/16/2010 12:03:00 PM |
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Alright Brandon. That is exactly the way it happened. Fun day. Thanks to all my relay partners. I already hear talk on the street of other DSR relay teams forming up for next year! |
Ron |
4/15/2010 9:46:07 PM |
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Brandon, that very well satisfied my vicarious running needs. It was worth the wait. Now it's time to fill those glasses. |
Kurt J |
4/15/2010 8:21:52 PM |
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Book deal here baby., had to put the computor down for a second so I could catch my breath. Great story, great run(s), great people. Way to go Dudes! |
down here. |
4/15/2010 8:12:00 PM |
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Mt. Si Relay. TALK STORY VERSION: …………..
Well, getting to the starting line is always the main goal of a race, I reckon, and I had lots of doubts about that. I wish I could shut off my brain sometimes, I’d do better. For those who don’t know, the race is a 58.7 mile relay mostly on the Snoqualmie Valley Trail, which was formerly a rail-way. 5 people do 2 legs each, in the same order both times, although I don’t think anyone checks that. [There is also a concurrent 50mile and a 50k race, and I’m a little surprised no crazy downsounder signed up.] Our team, the Sweat Vets, were in the 250+ age group, so we had to start at 6:30am. …In Snoqualmie. On a Sunday. Like I said: …getting to the start…. Peter graciously volunteered to overnight in Bellevue, so he could get to the starting line on time and everyone else could stay at home, catch the earliest ferry at 5:30, and drive over in the morning to the first handoff. It was still dark at the start, and really cold. So of course Peter ran in shorts and a t-shirt, feeling overdressed. Another reason why we’re glad he went first. Also that was the longest leg, at 8.3 miles. Which he blasted out at a sub 6:30 pace, chasing the only competition we were to see all day, a woman on the eventual winning women’s team, who he passed at mile 7. His leg started flat, then had a nasty steep little uphill in it by the mill pond at Snoqualmie Falls, then through a culvert, and gradually downhill for 4 miles, then steeply down for a mile+. … Frank and Ron had arrived at the handoff early, at 6:40am, so had 45 minutes to warm up. And decide who would run first. I’m not certain whether he won or lost, but Frank was up next. He got to run up that same 1.2 mile hill Peter had just come down, but then he had a 5mile gradual decent. A 10k total, and he blistered it at a 6:07 pace. Just a little intimidating for the next runner, don’t you think? I do, and it was me. Okay, so it’s now 8am, crisp, cold, a little foggy by the river at Reminger Farms near Carnation. No Way can I run in shorts and a t-shirt. Tights, longsleeves and armwarmers for this ectotherm. Fortunately we could see Frank coming for half a mile, so at least I met the goal of being at the starting line on time. The 3rd leg was supposedly 5.7 miles, in a two out-and-backs-L-shaped course. The first section was two miles straight out, dead flat, on the sand and gravel RR trail, then return. It was odd, racing with no one around. I ran so my heart rate was at 161 [functional threshold] feeling kind of stiff and tight. After my first turnaround, I got to see my chasers. I tried to figure out the lead I had, but promptly forgot the numbers once I did, rounding off to the nearest “enough”. The shorter out-and-back of the “L” was problematic in a couple of different ways. First, it was on some kind of crushed rock the size of jagged limes. Second, the course markings got a little sketchy and minimal. I found myself out in the middle of an empty park in the fog with no one else around, looking at a tiny little U-shaped arrow, smaller than a dinner plate. Is this IT?? I had beaten the volunteer to the turnaround point. Well, okay then, skedaddle for home. At the 5 mile mark my Garmin tells me I’d averaged sub 7:10/mile, not as fast as I’d like, but certainly faster than I feared. But somehow my finish time indicates a 7:30 pace average, which IS what I feared. So, either my Garmin was adding mileage, or I ran a 10min/mile pace for the last 0.7 miles, or the course distance was mismeasured. All I know is 1) I didn’t get caught, 2) my HR was still 161, and 3) Ron was waiting for me, taking off like one of those roadrunner cartoons. Poof! He was gone. I still didn’t really feel warm. Poor Ron, he got the short straw on race day, I think. His first leg, Leg #4, was the exact reverse of Leg #2, and so while he was expecting a nice flat 10k, what he actually got was an initial 5 miles of gradual uphill that messed with his mind. “Why do I feel so sluggish? Why am I running so slow?” kinds of thoughts kept dragging down his mental game. Then he got to the 1.2 mile descent. “Oh!! I’ve been running uphill all this time!” He had words for me afterwards, pointing out the official course description was seriously elavationally deficient. AS IF he needed some excuse for only running a pitiful 6:30 per mile. So, Just so you all have time to fully appreciate it: Ron. 5 miles. 6:30 per mile. Uphill. I shall now recommence feeling like dogmeat. You are all welcome to join me. Of course he may actually have been much slower than that, and simply made up kaboodles of time on the last 1.2 downhill. You’ll have to ask him. The 5th member of our team, Curt Gordon, had been waiting at the bottom of said hill since before 8am. At 9:25 it was finally his turn in the sun, as indeed the sun had finally come out. He doesn’t know this, but while I TOLD him I gave him leg #5 so he’d have time to warm up, I ACTUALLY gave it to him because it combined the 1.2 mile hill Frank had to run up first, followed by 5 miles of grade like Ron had just climbed, for a total of 6 miles uphill, then a brutal half mile of steep decent to Snoqualmie Falls. I was counting on him being the toughest competitor, and he absolutely filled the bill. I couldn’t even keep up with him as he raced down into the handoff zone, sweat literally flying off him, shining in the sun. He’d averaged 7:06/mile. I wasn’t able to do that even on the flats. Ahh, and now comes the true test of our manly mettle. What have we each got left for our second legs? Peter had plenty for Leg #6, sizzling across 4.4miles of frying pan flat, no shade, no turns tedium, hardly breaking a sweat at 6:25/mile, while Curt recovered, eating his magic pancakes. Frank faced a bit of a grade on Leg #7, 600ft of gain over 7.1 miles, which seemed like a hell of a lot, as we drove the switch-backed road up to the handoff at Rattlesnake Lake. It did slow him down a little to 6:35 per mile. That boy is seriously fit. All these guys are. How dare I pretend to be in their league? Bless Ron’s heart, he kept saying, “Just run your own race, Brandon.” Well, since pretending I am, I shall here confess all my tricks. Leg #8, another out-and-back, 4.1 miles in total, contained the longest-steepest grade on paper, but aha, upon more careful stealth cogitation, I realized I only had to run as hard as I could for 2 miles! Then I could simply turn around and fall off the mountain! Hey! My kind of race! So stripping down to racing flats, no socks, tight quad-glute compression shorts, and fortifying myself with serious amounts of Red Bull doped with caffeinated Nuun tablets, I averaged 7:35 uphill and 6:22 downhill. For an exact 7 min/mile pace average. Whew, I didn’t embarrass myself!! It was insanely fun, HR average? 165. Piece of cake. It’s all about the turnover. That, and caffeine. Ron now got to run his long leg, #9, 7.1 miles back down to North Bend. The weather was officially glorious, we had a 20+ minute lead, it’s all about maintaining focus now, which he did brilliantly, but you remember how I said he got the short straw? Yep, poor Ron got the unlucky legs, because even as he flashed in from running seven consecutive 6:30 miles in the hot sun with not enough water, Peter and I nabbed him, stuffed him into the van and raced off to the finish line, where we dragged him out again, across a ballfield, over a fence, across a slough, through a dog park full of heel-nippers, and back out onto the Snoqualmie Valley Trail. Where was Frank? Well, Frank had decided to run with Curt on the final leg, which was “only” 3.4 miles. Frank was probably thinking it would be a bit of a parade, but, as I said, I picked Curt to run the legs he did because of his toughness, I knew there might be a tendency to ease off on the last weenie little leg. So when Peter and I dragged a confused and protesting Ron back out onto the trail at the 57.2 mile mark --a mere 12 minutes exactly since he had “finished” running and handed off to Curt-- it was JUST IN TIME to rev our whimpering legs back up to race pace before a churning cyclone comprised of Curt and Frank came roaring up behind us, sweeping us up in their draft. Curt was NOT going to let anyone out-run him, and Ron, even limping and gasping along as he was, chased back up 3 times through sheer heart alone, so we all finished the last 1.5 miles together, polishing off Curt’s 6:28 average pace with a flourish. 6:32:54 for 58.7+? miles. 6:40/mile average pace. They gave us beer glasses. Empty ones.
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B* |
4/15/2010 6:20:27 PM |
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Tales from the Big Ring: Mt. Si Relay Edition. ....still in progress. |
*B |
4/15/2010 12:11:58 AM |
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Okay, Okay, okay. Mt. Si Relay. So much and so little to tell. SHORT VERSION: In spite of fears to the contrary, the course was easy to find, logistics fun to execute, weather superb, and leading the race running off the front not so boring as to slow us down overmuch. We not only handily won our age group, we came in 4th place overall, out of 117 teams. Only one vet team in the history of the race has posted a faster average pace time than ours, and back then the race was shorter, flatter, and the vets got to start with everyone else, instead of having to run all by their lonesomes. So, head to head, I’d bet money we would have beat them. Peter, Frank, Ron, Curt, it was an honor and a pleasure. You are gentlemen and scholars, all. SHORTER VERSION: We totally rocked down the house. |
*Brandon |
4/15/2010 12:09:24 AM |
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Chi running- I heard Sunday, 5/16/10 from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m there may be another workshop at IAC. contact stacey@runlikeakid.com for more info |
molly |
4/14/2010 2:24:45 PM |
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Wow. Awesome job SWIM team! And I assume that last post was from Kristan? Rock stars all! |
Ron |
4/14/2010 7:43:16 AM |
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PNAs: two days, way too many events to list. For a small team with no relays, SWIM did an awesome job: 4th place out of 33 teams! Thanks Coach K's! (Kristi and Kathy). Individual results: winners every one: Sheila McCue: 50 fr =AG 2, 200 fr = AG 3, Jeff Jacobsen raced both days and did the most events: 400IM = AG1, 100 fr=AG2, 500 fr=AG2, 100IM=AG2, 200IM=AG2, Krista Loercher: 400IM=AG2, 50 BR=SG3, 100IM=AG4, Allison Miller (after only 2 practices) 1650 fr=AG1, 200IM=AG4, 500 fr=AG5, Kristi Eager also swam 2 days: 1000fr=AG1, 200fr-AG3, 500fr=AG5, 200IM=AG5. I went also and had fun... just enough rest between events. 500fr=AG2, 100fr=AG3, 200BR=AG3, 1650fr=AG3. |
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4/14/2010 12:30:24 AM |
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Nice job Molly! I can't wait to see you just get faster this year! Cheers to you. Any more Chi running workshops? |
krissy |
4/14/2010 12:16:59 AM |
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Second that motion. |
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4/13/2010 8:26:39 PM |
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Brandon!! For the love of god...race report, please! |
Heidi |
4/13/2010 8:06:36 PM |
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TT misfire tonight... I missed the ferry and arrived at 6pm with no bike! One rider showed who was happy to ride alone and just practice. So, we try again next week. Get prepared people... we need some turn out as the weather improves! |
Aaron |
4/13/2010 6:24:01 PM |
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If the roads are dry we will ride TT tonight. 6pm practice lap, 6:30 the real deal. Come write in a first time of the season. Any timers out there? |
Aaron |
4/13/2010 7:29:12 AM |
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PNA report? |
Ron |
4/12/2010 1:49:46 PM |
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Molly, Way to go. That is a fast time! |
Ron |
4/12/2010 1:48:29 PM |
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Way to go Molly! Fabulous time! |
erin |
4/11/2010 10:17:47 PM |
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UCI Cyclo Cross Championship on Versus right now. |
erin |
4/11/2010 9:05:34 PM |
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Molly, nice job! You were flying!
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rosie |
4/11/2010 8:49:21 PM |
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I guess that was not clear- I mean 1:41:39 |
Molly |
4/11/2010 8:35:55 PM |
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B* - Yes, please post today's race report. |
Supporting Cast Member |
4/11/2010 8:04:46 PM |
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I give the Chi Running a huge thumbs up! I have been working with the techniques since the workshop in early March. I broke my PR today- finishing the Whidbey Half in 141.5 min an improvement of 10.5 min since the Seattle half. There was some familiar faces up there. Way to go Marti, Kathy, Sharon and all the other south-enders. |
Molly |
4/11/2010 7:25:30 PM |
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It was a thing of beauty, oldish dude beauty, but still beauty. It was a B* production so we should let him put the good words to it. |
S.W.E.A.T.y but still fast vets |
4/11/2010 7:17:49 PM |
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Mt Si race reports?? Peter, Frank, Ron, Brandon, Curt... How did it go? |
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4/11/2010 6:27:22 PM |
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Paris-Roubaix in the a.m! |
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4/10/2010 9:05:48 PM |
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Frank, I am totally so not in your class, but I had a 2:22 min improvement in my 5 mi time at the Tulip Run today that I credit to some Chi Running techniques I learned at the class we had in Feb and March. Blake and Lynn can tell you about them also. I am also wanting to help with the Trillium Woods. Could we put together a trail run there as a fund raiser? Maybe charge a big fee like $100 or something? |
Arlene |
4/10/2010 8:27:24 PM |
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I can meet at 7:05. |
rosie |
4/10/2010 7:53:58 PM |
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Rosie, do you want to start at 7:05 again? Megan?? and meet up with the 8:45 runners. |
Challis |
4/10/2010 6:19:27 PM |
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fun ride today, Blake. Thanks for posting! Welcome all you new riders. Hope to see you all in the weeks to come... |
krissy |
4/10/2010 5:18:52 PM |
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There is a women and biking survey that is circulating for Skagit and Island Counties...
Please take a look at it. Thanks.
Writing Women Back into Bicycling Survey
The Association of Pedestrian and Bicycle Professionals (www.apbp.org) is interested in gathering input on transportation cycling issues. ...
www.surveymonkey.com/s/womencycling - Cached
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4/10/2010 10:09:32 AM |
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easy 4 mile road run with some strides thrown in, Saturday morning 9 AM @ Chez Gordon. Perfect prep for anyone racing Sunday. |
*B |
4/9/2010 11:00:35 PM |
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Yay, Challis! You already posted the Saturday morning run. I guess that means I'll have some company! |
rosie |
4/9/2010 8:52:44 PM |
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I knew I could rely on you, Blake to protest the logging.. thanks!
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4/9/2010 7:13:03 PM |
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The Trillium land sounds like a great cause, we'll see how we can contribute. I don't have turkey feathers but I can donate duck feathers to help out our award-promoting-fast-Frank in his quest for ever greater speeds. |
Kurt J |
4/9/2010 3:34:03 PM |
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The Chum Run is coming up Sunday, June 6th, which means it’s time to dust off your tutu, chef’s hat, etc. and head for the Park. One of the focuses this year will be to attract more non-local middle and high school runners, and offer them good prizes. Last year we raised $4,018, which was split between the SW High School Cross Country Team and the Scholarship Fund at SW Park and Rec. As usual, organizational and planning help is greatly appreciated. Contact me at 579-8578. |
Frazer |
4/9/2010 2:06:15 PM |
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We're in to help save the Trillium land. BTW Lynn, Brook and I were there at the original rotest to try to stop the logging It's a long battle folks.
Ride Saturday from Parks and Rec 1pm |
blake |
4/9/2010 1:53:07 PM |
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I certainly agree. I'll donate. |
krista |
4/9/2010 11:34:33 AM |
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i read it too! it is on the first page. i will give you a copy. congratulations! |
erin |
4/8/2010 5:59:30 PM |
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Frank, I read about it in the Record, so it must be true! |
david welton |
4/8/2010 9:11:28 AM |
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Thanks Dave. From you I expect nothing less than well-reasoned analysis and some drum-beating on the merits of cycling but don't write off those turkey feathers just yet. Where did you see the National show announcement? |
Frankatschool |
4/8/2010 8:52:57 AM |
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The Trillium trails have great running paths. (My former back yard). I also have maps (thanks to Bill Cussworth). I agree, Julie. Let me know how I can help. |
Kristan |
4/8/2010 6:08:34 AM |
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save this date-daughters of norway, saturday morning, lutheran church, clinton |
david welton |
4/7/2010 8:46:20 PM |
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Check out the Record article about grassroots effort to save Trillium Woods. Made a quick call to the Land Trust office, glanced at the list of supporters -- several equestrian sponsors. Land Trust folks say support of other local trail users would really help the effort. How about a statement of endorsement from DSR with a pledge to collect donations? I'll do the paperwork if enough folks agree. |
jb |
4/7/2010 3:22:23 PM |
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I have cogitated mightily about the 48 year old soccer player whose arms stick out. What follows is the abbreviated version of my conclusions. Frank, you are plenty fast, and as you know improvement comes slowly at your level-the greatest increments come for beginners! At 48, quicker times are even more difficult to attain. I do not know of any operation that would not involve breaking your arms to keep them from sticking out. Glueing turkey feathers to your elbows will not make you fly. I would be surprised if you have not beaten people who have used performance enhancing drugs, and i do not recommend that route. If you feel the need for speed, ride your bike! You could also ignore your family and quit your job to train more. But the world would not be better off. I am very impressed by your velocity, but I am even more impressed by your accomplishments as head of the art department at oak harbor high school. Three of your students have ceramic works accepted into a national K-12 Ceramics Exhibit! |
david welton |
4/7/2010 9:14:08 AM |
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No kidding! I second that, Ron. Faster.... LOL! |
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4/6/2010 11:28:26 AM |
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Said former soccer player runs fast enough already! |
Ron |
4/6/2010 10:24:55 AM |
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Thanks to all of you that responded to my plea for tips on healing the aging athlete. Now, what is your advice for a 48 year-old former soccer player that runs with his elbows out and wants very much to get faster? p.s. Brandon, we are home and I'd love to know this weekend's plan. |
Frankatschool |
4/6/2010 8:53:46 AM |
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No TT tomorrow... weather is to iffy. Will go week to week here as we get started... watching the weather. |
Aaron |
4/5/2010 11:00:12 AM |
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Next Sat is the 25th anniversary of the Skagit Valley Tulip Run, 2, 5 miles, flat, get a tulip at the end. http://www.skagitrunners.org/tulips.shtml |
Arlene |
4/4/2010 9:35:00 PM |
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Kurt-i called and you were out-so, i am posting this just in case-i am doing a ride at community park with a "brick"-which means I will run the dog on the trail..11AM-look for the orange element-if the dog is in it i am on the bike-langley road/maxwelton, clockwise. |
david welton |
4/4/2010 10:30:03 AM |
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David, what time will you ride? I can go by 10:30 or later. |
Kurt J |
4/4/2010 8:14:55 AM |
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no road ride today, gotta take the kids to the airport, but i will be going out tomorrow for about two hours, anytime. |
david welton |
4/3/2010 8:35:39 AM |
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That Otter, he loves to dash about. |
Peter |
3/31/2010 9:49:34 AM |
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To Frank, and everyone else interested in the older athlete-Roger Larson MD is an orthopedic surgeon at the UW sports medicine clinic at Hec Ed Pavillion, 206-543-1552. He graduated from medical school in 1973, so he is in his early to mid 60s. He does marathons himself and is training for the Boston. He takes care of older athletes and pursues an initial non-operative approach with therapies that include hyalurinidase injections. |
david welton |
3/30/2010 9:39:26 AM |
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i don't believe, otter you have nothing to say....thanks everyone!! |
erin |
3/29/2010 8:30:14 PM |
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love Otter |
3/29/2010 4:41:58 PM |
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ruff ruff ruuuufff ruff ruufff ruufff |
love Sully |
3/29/2010 4:41:23 PM |
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Happy, happy, happy, happy birthday to you! =) |
Heidi |
3/29/2010 10:39:51 AM |
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I second that emotion, Erin! |
david welton |
3/29/2010 8:56:59 AM |
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We wish you many happy returns of the day Erin! |
Stringers |
3/29/2010 8:55:54 AM |
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Happy birthday, Erin! |
Peter |
3/29/2010 8:47:15 AM |
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Frank I used to go to a Dr. Robertson with the Swedish ortho group in Seattle who's a runner and was great. They quit taking my insurance so I had to give him up. My new shoulder guy is an Ironman and excellent at Virginia Mason. OMG I've frgotten his name. Where's my brain guy when I need him. I'm in Lanikai Hawaii at the moment trying to heal my torn rotator cuff w/o surgery. This would be a super place to have a swim/bike/run holiday. Lots of houses for rent as there's no hotels. It's a 1.6 mile swim around the island out front, lots of cycling opportunities including hills, and of course running. I was supposed to be here training for my big 2010 age grouping up comeback, but I still haven't been cleared by cardiologist for speedwork. 3 tests down, 2 to go. David Welton would be the only who understands the testing. I sure don't. So maybe next year a bunch of us in Lanikai???? Good luck to all you nutty chuckers. Am I the only one (maybe the last one?) to read "Born to Run" I couldn't put it down. Great read. Mahalo |
gma |
3/27/2010 3:45:51 PM |
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Road-ride with Vikings, Maxweltonbeach, Noon |
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3/27/2010 11:15:32 AM |
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My son Nathan is here with his wife Rannveig! We will be riding tomorrow morning on Maxwelton. They will be on the tandem.
Start time will be sometime after they get up. To late for the 7AM ride. More definite info later. I would love to see you! And you will love this couple!! |
david welton |
3/26/2010 9:06:06 PM |
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Anyone know the current temp of Deer Lake? Hoping for one open water swim in April... |
krista |
3/26/2010 2:32:18 PM |
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Frank, Gretchen is sending me to this spoorts medicine guy for my qaud strain. It doesn't say anthing about older athletes but he is an athlete himself. http://medical.washington.edu/bios/view.aspx?CentralId=11447 |
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3/26/2010 7:22:07 AM |
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Dr. Picco, the new-ish ortho guy in
Coupeville has a very good rep with his patients and nurses. It takes a few weeks to get into him. I need to talk to him about some stuff I'm working on for him, so I'll see if I have a chance to pick his brain on aging athletes - I'd like to know for myself. |
Arlene |
3/25/2010 10:55:36 PM |
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Frank, I teach a UW sports medicine fellow how to do treadmill testing Tuesday mornings. I will talk to Robin about this then. |
david welton |
3/25/2010 8:38:46 AM |
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O.K. fair readers of the Forum. Help me. My dear old dad who was quite a runner in his day has a chronic knee issue and really needs an Orthopaed/Doctor of some sort that gets both athletes and older athletes pining for exercise. Mostly he has run into (probably "encountered" is better word) doctors that don't seem to get the need to keep the body moving - that pass on advice that involves inactivity. You know what I mean? There has to be some expert out there for aging athletes. Who might that be? On Island or off Island. Post it or give us a call or e-mail. Dude, a Sunday run with my dad - that would be amazing. Thanks. |
Frank |
3/25/2010 8:26:56 AM |
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Thanks Frazer!
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3/24/2010 7:14:13 PM |
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I recently submitted an article to the East Side Runners Newsletter, reporting on the National Cross Country Championship, which I went to in February. I didn’t post anything about it at the time because I got super busy with work, plus I found it difficult to put it into words. With the help of an ESR runner friend, John Swenson, who is a professional writer for Microsoft, we wrote an article that describes both the open and masters races. The top six runners from the open division race will be competing for the U.S. National Team in Poland this coming Saturday, March 27th. It will be interesting to see how Shalane Flanagan does against the best in the world. She’s the only American, who has been able to compete against African runners in recent years (Bronze Medalist 10K, ‘08’ Olympics). The National open race was broadcast live, but I haven’t found anything about the World Championship. I posted the article on the DSR race Bulletin Board. |
Frazer |
3/24/2010 12:02:12 PM |
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I think it would be fun to have a run vacation! Not sure WHEN, but it would be a fun thing to have a bunch of fellow DSR folks... |
kstan |
3/22/2010 8:46:46 PM |
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Blessed be the run-inners, run-us-inners, come-to-getchas-when-you're-feeling-like-quittingers. Thanks Brandon and Blake and Linda for your bright smiles and well-timed support at Chuckanut. |
Everybody |
3/22/2010 2:28:40 PM |
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Yes. |
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3/22/2010 7:37:25 AM |
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Ever consider the hut to hut adventure runs that the fellow who organizes Orcas and Sun Mtn??? http://www.adventurerunningco.com/index.html |
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3/21/2010 9:27:46 PM |
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Great job at C-nut everyone, fast, fast day! The results are at http://www.buduracing.com/raceresults.php |
Brian |
3/20/2010 10:19:11 PM |
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coffee at ubcc for post chuckanut chit chat. 1030. congrats everyone! |
erin |
3/20/2010 8:32:35 PM |
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dont wait for me if you don't see me at 9:30. Georgia has a big day doing girl things off island, and I promised to help her and a friend teach our dog how to pull a cart before she leaves, and then take the dog home. So I probably will be riding by myself at the southend around 10:30. The dog is pulling a small cart, and kids will have fun with this when he is ready for the increased weight and better with turns. Parents can run in the forest while the kids ride sometime this summer! |
david welton |
3/20/2010 6:25:02 AM |
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drats! I forgot that David is tuning up my bike and I am not sure if it will be ready by 9:30... I will drop by Half Link at 9 and see. Hope to meet up with you all at 9:30 with a newly tuned bike! (if not, I'll head for the local woods/trails, thinking of those @cnut. |
kristan |
3/19/2010 9:35:53 PM |
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I will swing by Half-Link at 9:30 tomorrow morning to link up with anyone who wants to ride then. |
Kurt J |
3/19/2010 9:03:39 PM |
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Good Luck at Chuckanut everyone! |
Gretchen |
3/19/2010 9:02:58 PM |
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Also, good luck to the C-nutters. I'll be sending PR vibes your way tomorrow. |
Brian |
3/19/2010 8:49:54 PM |
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Any consensus on a ride time tomorrow? I'm fine with whatever time. |
Brian |
3/19/2010 8:46:09 PM |
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Kurt, i would love to ride tomorrow, there are a few dog and domestic issues that i need to work out. 9:30 would be better, and a bit warmer. More later. |
david welton |
3/19/2010 4:07:27 PM |
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I need to ride in the morning tomorrow and was thinking about 8:45 from Half-Link, would that work for you David? Good running wishes to those going to Chuckanut. |
Kurt J |
3/19/2010 3:39:07 PM |
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Heidi and I will be putting on another orienteering event on Sunday, May 2. This one will be on a brand new map of Ft. Ebey State Park/Kettles County Park and will be a "scramble" style mass start format. For more details, see the webpage: http://www.cascadeoc.org/events/2010/ultimate-orienteer-4-score-o-ft-ebey-state-park
Good luck to everyone running Chuckanut this weekend! |
Bill Cusworth |
3/19/2010 12:33:09 PM |
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Brandon, you're mailbox is full. Call me! |
Heidi |
3/19/2010 11:30:41 AM |
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Road ride from maxwelton beach at noon. Call me at 425-941-4586 to discuss altrnatives if interested. An to all the Chuckanutters runners, families and supporters, have a greatday and a beautiful weekend! |
david welton |
3/19/2010 9:15:34 AM |
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What a year to miss C-Nut. Looks like it will be one of those perfect days for running. Best of luck to all you fortunate enough to be out there tomorrow. I'll be sending positive vibes. Looking forward to your race reports. |
Bobo |
3/19/2010 9:00:05 AM |
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good luck all you C-nutters. I am not sure if I can make it to cheer you on as my son is coming in to visit. If I am not there to cheer you on and run you in, I will be thinking and cheering in absentia. |
kristan |
3/18/2010 10:35:50 PM |
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I'm hoping to go to Chuckie in suppore of the runners. Anyone want to car-pool leaving in time to watch the first finishers from DSR and run others in. Who's racing?? If you are running do you want me to just shout encouragement? Run with you and talk? Don't talk? Just leave you with your music? Tell me individually by E-mail if it's important ( blakew@whidbey.com ) or just tell me to shut up on Sat--hand signals are OK. Good luck to all |
blake |
3/18/2010 2:00:45 PM |
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Has any one done the Bends Big Fat Tour? Its a 3 day/3 different rides mountain bike weekend in/near Bend OR. Mid-Oct. Sounds like fun...
http://bendsbigfattour.org/ |
Arlene |
3/17/2010 9:30:17 PM |
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Happy Birthday, Challis! The luck 'o the Irish to you - not that you'll need it!
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rosie |
3/17/2010 8:32:54 PM |
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Yes! Happy Birthday, Challis!!! |
Kristan |
3/17/2010 9:47:09 AM |
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Top of the morn'n, Happy St. Patrick's Day, Happy Birthday Challis. What a great day to be Green!!!! |
kelly |
3/17/2010 8:36:03 AM |
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10 spots still open for C-nut |
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3/15/2010 3:44:18 PM |
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Caroly Price, editor at NW cycling and Outdoors NW is going to use 6 of my photos from the Chumrun, Mudder, the Langley half and the 2006 or 7? practice tri at Goss Lake to promote our local events. |
david welton |
3/15/2010 2:57:30 PM |
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TT will start up officially on April 6th (weather permitting). Between now and then I plan to be at the bus stop on Tuesday and Thursday evenings (Starting the 18th, 23rd, 25th, 30th, 1st) at 5:30 to make two laps... self paced and self timed just to get ready for the 6th. Hope to see some others there as well. |
Aaron |
3/15/2010 1:54:11 PM |
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dont' for get to check website for the chuckanut 50 Kristi said she may re-open Good Luck |
kelly |
3/15/2010 1:19:31 PM |
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I am on call and won't be riding tomorrow. Sorry to miss the ride. Have fun! |
kristan |
3/14/2010 12:33:02 AM |
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Kurt, I'll be there at 9am tomorrow. Ed, Brandon, Aaron, Dave, Brian, Kristan, Kristy, Gene, Challis, others? I can't remember who else I ought to be prodding. |
Ron |
3/13/2010 8:05:00 PM |
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Don't forget Daylight Savings this weekend. Spring forward 1 hour before you go to bed Saturday night! |
Erin |
3/12/2010 10:23:37 PM |
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Thanks Arlene, and yes we will! |
kelly |
3/11/2010 12:13:32 PM |
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That's disappointing, but you'll come back, Kelly. Next year we're signing up the minute it opens! |
Arlene |
3/10/2010 9:56:57 PM |
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For those that know the mommy mommy moment well I am indeed having to put that on hold till next year, I have dropped out of Chuckie, I have email Kristy and I heard from her this am she told me "there might be a re-open on March 15th, please tell my friends keep eye on the website" That is all. My injury was a fall on the butt that finally due to a x-ray showing not a stress, or hairline fracture, like 1st thought but a contusion, so with rest and pt I will be a good if not better lol. So you all trying to get the golden ticket keep your eye on the website. |
kelly |
3/10/2010 7:36:40 AM |
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Anyone up for a midday ride (and then a run, for those who need a brick?). noon. Bayview.
2 hours? then run to Double Bluff. (or not). Enjoy the day! |
kristan |
3/6/2010 9:37:54 AM |
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me neither!! |
david welton |
3/5/2010 7:54:17 PM |
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no early Saturday morning run for me this weekend |
rosie |
3/5/2010 6:39:27 PM |
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Thanks Brandon. |
Ed |
3/4/2010 5:53:18 PM |
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More cycling advocacy stuff from Cascade Bike Club:
Two weeks ago, we watched as the Vulnerable Roadway User Bill died on the Senate calendar. Today, however, hope is alive. SB 5838 may be officially dead, but the law's language is being kept alive as an amendment to HB 3001.
Lawmakers from every corner of the state need to know you care about this issue.
Tomorrow at 5pm is the final cutoff in Olympia in this year's short legislative session. It's our last chance to pass HB 3001. Developed by the Bicycle Alliance of Washington, the bill expands bike and pedestrian safety education in traffic schools for bad drivers. It also includes our Vulnerable User Bill in an amendment.
Please call 1-800-562-6000 today. Ask your senator to vote for House Bill 3001. The bill passed overwhelmingly in the house - let's not let it die, too.
It's too late for an email. Please take a minute to call the legislative hotline and leave this message: "Senator, please support House Bill 3001 and the leadership amendment."
I called and left my support. It's easy to do. |
Ron |
3/4/2010 1:14:19 PM |
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Sorry Bob, I didn't get that memo. Ed, these are the ultralight version, I'm pretty sure they're only recommended for 160 lbs or less. But yes, a 10er'll fit. They are very comfortable, and blazing fast. Less than 500 miles, no crashes, dings or scratches. I'm just tired of the sew-up thing, although Matt got some really gorgeous straight and true new generation ones in Cd'A last year that are truly tempting.. |
*B |
3/3/2010 9:42:45 PM |
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@ Brandon, will a 10 speed cassette fit on it? |
Ed |
3/3/2010 8:38:58 PM |
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Aw shucks, I never went to stretch night, but it was still pretty darn nice of Kristan to offer her time and skills to the DSR community. I just want to say "thank you, ma'm". |
david welton |
3/3/2010 7:09:48 PM |
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Bob can't run, but he can still ride a bike! |
Ron |
3/3/2010 11:46:08 AM |
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@ Brandon: Where were yo a year ago when I was lookin' for a pair of 650 race wheels for CDA? I might be interested in them still. |
Bobo |
3/3/2010 8:16:31 AM |
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Free to good home: Racing flats, size men's 9. Too short for my toes. Stupid light -barely okay for a half, not enough for a full. I got 60 miles logged on 'em, still a few left I reckon. Ron: Maybe. Matt S: y'wanna set of spinergy 8-blade ultralight [yellows] 650 tubular racing wheels? They're that evil shimano 'tho. Fast, comfy, lighter than anything. |
*B |
3/2/2010 11:41:17 PM |
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Thanks everyone for coming! I had fun and it helped me remember to take a little more time to stretch... |
Kristan |
3/2/2010 10:48:35 PM |
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Thanks Kristan for leading stretch night for so long, it was very generous of you. Now you can get some rest on Monday nights. |
Brian |
3/2/2010 9:38:45 PM |
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Many thanks to Kristan for the stretch sessions. I would have attended more if it hadn't conflicted with another class. Hopefully the next time you do these, it will be on a day and time that is more convenient for you! |
krista |
3/2/2010 8:57:03 PM |
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Thanks Kristan for doing the stretch sessions. The ones I went to were fun and instructional. After getting up for Masters swim and then working all day I don't know how you did it! Last night I was to tired to make it. I'll keep working on those Killer Kristan Krunches. |
Kurt J |
3/2/2010 10:53:59 AM |
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I have a brand new pair of green Superfeet insoles: Women's size 4.5-6. Want them? They are yours! I grabbed the wrong size and don't feel compelled to return them. |
Sher |
3/2/2010 9:19:27 AM |
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Smelt Run Report? And for those wanting a little more distance in their races, who's up for the Honeywagon 1/2 Marathon this Saturday in Everson? There's a 4 mile run too. Race start is a lazy 10AM, so we can even sleep in! And it's only $10 with twice as many aid stations as Birch Bay for B*! |
Ron |
3/2/2010 8:18:40 AM |
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Apologies to anyone who came to stretch and left because I wasn't here yet. It has been very hard to get home in time for these sessions. Thanks to all of you for your support and encouragement, but I will no longer be holding these sessions. If interest returns next fall/winter, maybe I can start them up again then. |
Kristan |
3/1/2010 9:06:09 PM |
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Our thoughts are with you, Georgia and David. |
Kristan |
3/1/2010 9:02:50 PM |
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Georgia's first husband was napping at the Hotel Montana during the earthquake in Haiti. He had established a family planning clinic and provided pediatric medical care on a regular basis. His name is Frank Vaughters, His memorial service will be this week in Kansas City. We are all connected. |
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3/1/2010 8:16:42 PM |
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— and hopefully with Challis, though I just spoke with Muk's Michelle Halsne who's running the 100. She dropped a hint about needing a pacer, and if I'm back running long then... well... talk about your win-win situations. |
Bobo |
3/1/2010 5:09:31 PM |
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Leaving Half Link 10am for a road ride in case anybody didn't get their fill this wekend. |
gma |
3/1/2010 8:44:30 AM |
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Thanks, Kurt, for a beautiful ride! |
Kristan |
2/28/2010 11:03:22 PM |
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OK, who's the geezer? |
gma |
2/27/2010 8:22:25 PM |
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Okay, now I know the identity of gma. |
geezer |
2/27/2010 3:20:09 PM |
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Impromptu open house 5 to 6 pm. Wine, cheese, and Naomi Rose. Akemi and Pddro are coming for their first island visit with the wee one and would love to see you! |
gma |
2/27/2010 10:15:50 AM |
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Bob! Compartment syndrome! Yikes, be careful. Have had patients need fasciotomies to relieve pressure. |
erin |
2/26/2010 6:26:23 PM |
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I will not be running the Cascade Crest 100 this year, it is closed. I will be volunteering (hopefully with Bobo), and securing my spot for next year. @ Nina - I have signed up for White River. |
Challis |
2/26/2010 5:11:15 PM |
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Yeah, I'm going to miss letting out a good yell going into AS2. My doc says it's compartment syndrome caused by my ankle being locked up caused by my mechanics being off caused by my broken toe caused by my kicking a tree root while running in my VFF's. Hopefully all will be better once I get mobility in my left ankle back. Hoping to be able to be there in a volunteer role though and would happily reciprocate any primeval yell heard from out on the course. |
Bobo |
2/26/2010 1:55:01 PM |
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Bobo, You're out? It won't be the same without your Tarzan cries. What's up? You okay? |
Ron |
2/26/2010 10:08:13 AM |
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CHUCKANUT - Don't forget that there may be a few spots opening up if you missed getting in on Jan 9. I've just given Krissy my official withdrawal from this years race so one of those spots was mine. She says to check the registration page for more info about this as it would happen around March 1. As of now though there is no word. http://web.me.com/krissymoehl/Chuckanut_50k/Registration.html |
Bobo |
2/26/2010 9:43:41 AM |
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Eddie Aikau was an Hawaiian surfer and lifeguard who would make daring rescues even when the waves were 30 feet high. A baseball analogy to "Eddie would go" is Ernie Banks saying "Lets play two" Eddie died at the age of 31. He was on a 2 hulledd canoe, with many others, trying to duplicate a tranoceanic trip when the vessel sprung a leak off the coast of Molokai. He paddled for help and his body was never recovered. Everybody who stayed with the canoe was rescued. |
david welton |
2/26/2010 9:32:29 AM |
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Not only would Eddie go, Eddie is gone. |
Peter |
2/26/2010 8:29:16 AM |
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Saturday Morning run 5 or 10k 10 AM La Conner. Smelt Run. Curt's going. Brandon's going. Kristan's going. [Eddie would go.] [first person to get THAT reference wins a surprise prize] |
Big Kahuna |
2/26/2010 12:11:48 AM |
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sorry Challis, I know you hate it but, well, I just think it deserves mention. I'll try to be better. I *definitely* don't want you to stop coming to Masters... |
kathy |
2/25/2010 6:00:23 AM |
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Mt Si relay? I know there is a men's team in the making.
How about a women's team? We need 5. April 11. Some folks had expressed an interest, but not confirmed. let me know if you are interested..
kriswheels@gmail.com |
kristan |
2/24/2010 10:58:08 PM |
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Thanks David (and Kurt) for the compliment. I've put my race report under the races section for the Birch Bay Marathon. Congratulations to swimmers Krista, Jeff and Emily; and Brandon and Ron for well run races despite all of the conditions. Oh and Kathy, do you want me to stop coming to Masters...you just make me want to hide!!! |
Challis |
2/24/2010 9:27:53 PM |
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i will ride this weekend! |
david welton |
2/24/2010 10:42:48 AM |
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According to Cliff Mass meteorlogical spring for this area started yesterday. It must be time to get out on our bikes. The UW calculated the OutdoorFun Winter Weather Index, OWWI, as tied for the record with '95. Wow, we really did have fun this winter! I'm thinking about a ride to Coupeville this weekend and watching the weather, anyone else intersted? |
Kurt J |
2/24/2010 8:40:09 AM |
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I brought my own handbottle, gels, Garmin (for pace and splits) and TP (for you know what). So the race organization worked just fine for me. And the course was really scenic. I do agree with B* and wouldn't recommend it, but it did have a nice down-home sort of feel. |
Ron |
2/23/2010 7:41:28 PM |
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Challis beat her demon, and had a 23 minute PR. Two weeks after a 50k up and down Mt. Constitution twice. I am not worthy. Ron ran the race I can only dream about at this point. 6:48 pace for 15.5 miles. I’m pretty sure he was at least 20 years older than any of the 4 guys who –they didn’t BEAT him, they were just in front of him. Oh, yeah, and he did the whole race doubled over with stomach cramps, too. To be in their league I’d have had to run my race with my laces tied together and a quarter cup of thumbtacks in each shoe. Maybe wearing a blindfold of irate weasels. But I actually ran a smart race, which I guess is my victory dance right there. Slow. 7:59 pace, but a high rate of pitterpat toestrike turnover. I used every psychout trick Curt G ever taught me to demoralize 3 guys who should have beat me, and had a lovely, lovely day. With eagles. I may go do the race again, but I absolutely wouldn't recommend it to anyone, due to the lack of athlete support all the way around. No available restroom facilities until almost race time, no mile markers on a supposedly certified course, no sodium replacement for a marathon, grass-green bananas at the finish, marginally accurate results, but worst of all, in every interaction I witnessed, a blatantly apathetic attitude toward the racers.
It was a beautiful day, and I chose to run, and I had fun running, and the water station volunteers were a friendly, good-hearted lot. As a run, I enjoyed the heck out of it. As a race, it was just sad. Bandit it.
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B* |
2/23/2010 2:33:04 AM |
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Way to go, Ron with an overall #5. Two of the ages are missing on the webpage, so maybe an AG 1st? Challis, what a way to hammer out a new PR, by 22min!! Brandon does not think the times and finishers around his time are accurate, so all prelim results at this point. Good job everyone. http://birchbaymarathon.com/80.html |
k |
2/22/2010 9:41:28 PM |
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Way to go Challis!--Kurt spoke in awe of your fitness during our excellent Saturday morning ride! |
david welton |
2/22/2010 3:43:50 PM |
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What you don't see in the results is that Challis defeated her Mental Marathon Demons and cranked out a 22 minute PR! Way to go! Huge smile on her face at the finish :) It was a great venue - informal and a beautiful course. We all had good races and a great day. More to come when the 25k results are posted... |
Ron |
2/22/2010 3:22:33 PM |
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I can see on the webpage: Challis Stringer, 4:00:18 for the marathon. Good job!!! The 25k results will be posted later today http://birchbaymarathon.com/bbm2010r.html |
k |
2/22/2010 12:07:27 PM |
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Yes, race report, please! Details, we want details! |
rosie |
2/21/2010 8:03:28 PM |
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daylight savings time is just 20 days away! |
david welton |
2/21/2010 5:13:12 PM |
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race report from Birch Bay? Swimmers? Anyone else? |
kristan |
2/21/2010 3:31:12 PM |
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Debbie Gallo, Oak Harbor triathlete, is at Whidbey General after being hit by a car. Apparently it happened when she was walking, not on her bike which is always the first thought. It sounds like one of her feet has been badly injured. I'm going up later today for a quick visit if anybody wants to come with me. |
gma |
2/21/2010 12:47:11 PM |
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The editor of Outdoors NW has contacted me about Mudder photos! |
david welton |
2/21/2010 9:46:05 AM |
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I am on call, but plan to do a road ride from Langley to Greenbank, if anyone is interested. (May need to stop to answer pages). 10:30am |
kristan |
2/21/2010 8:51:34 AM |
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that schedule Kristan wont fit in with my 3 PM appointment-but I am doing sprints where bayview becomes ewing-a fun short workout! |
david welton |
2/17/2010 12:41:43 PM |
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also, black down jacket at my house since yoga stretch night. come by anytime to pick it up. (on the chair by the computer). |
k again |
2/17/2010 12:16:58 PM |
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last minute heat of the day ride. 1pm Kristan's. 1 1/2 hrs. hills. anyone? call 221-0301 |
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2/17/2010 12:15:54 PM |
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OK B*, here's some cogitation for ya - I'm in for 25k. Check the race map - it's pretty much all waterfront: http://birchbaymarathon.com/cma.html Should be a great route - flat with views. |
Ron |
2/16/2010 10:16:10 AM |
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french road repeats 10:15, bike |
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2/16/2010 10:00:36 AM |
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mostly great pictures of Orcas race on http://www.pbase.com/gtach/image/121782255 (of course, I am making an odd face...what is new? :)
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oddly enough |
2/16/2010 12:19:11 AM |
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Birch Bay half has piqued my interest. Further cogitation shall commence ensuant to confabulation with my peers of a consultary nature. |
B*dant |
2/15/2010 10:39:08 PM |
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Patricia, Kristan's is at 5th and Anthes. Look for my brown Vanagan. |
*B |
2/15/2010 10:03:47 AM |
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Dan, Blake is in Mexico, if you don't hear from him, try again in a week. |
Brandon |
2/15/2010 10:01:51 AM |
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I found a good shoulder guy who's an IM triatlete if anyone's in need. David Belfie,VM. He specializes in shoulders. I sent newsletters with save the date to everyone I had an address for. If you want one, send me your address fetch@whidbey.com, The date of party is June 12 if you just want to jot it down. Kristan, I don't know where you are. I'm going to try for the stretching get together. |
gma |
2/15/2010 9:06:07 AM |
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Blake, Can you forward an address where I can send checks for Haiti relief? You can contact me at crossracer44@yahoo.com. Thanks! |
Dan (Muk) |
2/14/2010 11:44:47 PM |
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Birch Bay Marathon and 25k is next Sunday. I'm doing the 25k. Cost is $30 for the 25k and $60 for the marathon. Start is 8am and 8:30am. It's a fast flat course from what I can tell and a Boston qualifier if that matters to anyone. Post or email if you're interested in doing it too. |
Ron |
2/14/2010 2:27:37 PM |
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Check out the sanfrancisco chronicle website today to see 89 photos of the mavericks surf contest at half moon bay, with the massive wave that inundated the spectator area! Road Bike Intervals, Ewing Rd at 11. |
david welton |
2/14/2010 9:18:36 AM |
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Erin, this Sahara Movie would be something to see maybe having them come to the Clyde to show it here I don't know maybe something to ask the right people. Just a thought. |
kelly |
2/13/2010 9:01:25 AM |
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Road ride, 9:30, maxwelton beach, friday morning |
david welton |
2/11/2010 8:42:59 PM |
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Sounds like a good pre-Chuckanut film. |
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2/11/2010 6:55:21 PM |
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Wednesday, March 10th 6:30pm – Seattle, WA
Running the Sahara Movie Screening at Admiral Theater
The Running the Sahara screening will be on Wednesday, March 10 at the Admiral Theater. Tickets for running club members are $20 with the promo code GROUPSALE. Feel free to forward this e-mail to your club members. This price includes the DVD movie to take home after the showing! Advance tickets are $25 and at the door is $35.
Your ticket includes admission to the screening, a Running the Sahara DVD, and a post film Q & A with ultra marathon runner Charlie Engle. Charlie will be available to autograph DVD's.
To buy tickets and for more information click here: http://store.nehst.com/rusaadputima.html
Theater: Admiral Theater
Address: 2343 California Avenue Southwest, Seattle, WA 98116
Phone: (206) 938-0785
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erin |
2/10/2010 9:49:58 PM |
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Danicka Patrick is doing a NASCAR race this weekend. She has to be at her peak skill level, as the men won't have to stop to ask for directions on the loop course! |
david welton |
2/10/2010 11:47:08 AM |
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Kstan? Isn't that near Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan? |
Hugh Jim Bissel |
2/10/2010 9:08:30 AM |
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what kstan should ought to say is y'all's missing out on an incredible opportunity, and you's crazy. |
Pokey |
2/9/2010 11:24:11 AM |
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I will be hosting the stretch night at my house, if folks are still interested. I usually start at 6:45, and have folks get there a bit early to set up. The last few times I have had issues with posting the event. (my own, forgetting, or rushing through and not actually posting). Not many folks showed up those two weeks, so I just want to make sure folks are still interested. Thanks. |
kstan |
2/9/2010 6:13:03 AM |
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Below is a message from a local racer who is getting the word out
about a senate bill that needs a good push in the next 48 hrs. It
would ensure stiffer penalties for careless drivers who kill / injure
cyclists and / or pedestrians (penalties beyond the current traffic
ticket). This is unrelated to the bill that many of you hopefully
signed a week or two ago (cell phone use), but it hits on some of the
points we talked of in a thread last week (regarding safety stats in
Europe and the U.S.). It only takes a few minutes to send off the
letter (for us it goes to Paull Shin), so please do so if you support
it. Hopefully it will make the roads safer for all of us. Thanks!
Hi all, I want you to use the link below to email your state
representatives about a bill to make riding in Washington a little
safer and our traffic laws a little fairer. Especially if you live
outside of Seattle it is incredibly important that you take a minute
to do this to show that there is support statewide.
How is this related to bike racing? I lost a good friend and fellow
racer this summer when a driver killed her near the coast.
Unfortunately I'm not the only one on this list who can say the same.
Here's the link, there is also more info on the Senate Bill 5838 if
you want it.
http://org2.democracyinaction.org/o/5719/p/dia/action/public/?action_KEY=1615
If you want to go further you can forward this link, post it to you
Gmail or Facebook status and call your senate and house reps.
We need your support in the next 48 hrs. to get this passed. This
really is being considered right now so please take 30 seconds and
click through while you are looking at this.
I appreciate your help.
Pete
Stepdown Racing. |
Dan (Muk) |
2/8/2010 11:14:39 PM |
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Apologies!!! I thought I had posted last night, and again this am. I finally got it to go. Please show up at my house tonight if you are interested... |
k |
2/8/2010 5:28:09 PM |
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Well, she told me to go warm up her house before 6:30, so that means a go, I guess. 501 Anthes. Other stretchers welcome. |
Gumby |
2/8/2010 2:16:31 PM |
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There will not be Yoga/Stretch night at our house tonight, sorry. Kristan may be doing it at her house, but you'll have to confirm with her. |
Brian |
2/8/2010 10:36:04 AM |
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Congratulation to all! What a fun event and a beautiful weekend! Thanks everyone for the encouragement and support. Emmett and Elsa are really getting a good initiation! Seth is pumped for Sun Mountain in late June. |
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2/7/2010 5:57:49 PM |
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And many thanks to all of our supporters! Pat, Seth, Seth's mom, Luke, Meagan, and Brian's sister Michelle...
We couldn't have done it without you. |
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2/6/2010 6:57:30 PM |
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Congrats to all the Fat Asses! Challis and Candace for 50k under 7hrs, Frank for 4th, Erin for First DSR woman, Rosie on her heels, Gil, Kristan, Brandon, Julie, Pam, Molly, Marti. Congrats to you all. Race report? |
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2/6/2010 6:57:11 PM |
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. . . which is nearly as fast as Matt running down the the hill to catch the ferry on the Mukilteo side. |
T&F Fan |
2/6/2010 2:41:01 PM |
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Usain Bolt has been clocked, running, at 28 mph! |
david welton |
2/6/2010 10:09:56 AM |
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8:45 saturday road ride is canceled, in deference to the 7:15 road ride (to be followed by RC flying, if not to windy AND no soccer games at the soccer fields) |
david welton |
2/5/2010 3:07:53 PM |
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Road ride 8:45 AM, Saturday(preceded by RC flying at 8:15 if not windy) |
david welton |
2/5/2010 11:31:51 AM |
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Road ride 9:30 AM, from the soccer fields, Friday (tomorrow) |
david welton |
2/4/2010 8:00:18 PM |
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Road ride, 1 PM, from the soccer fields today |
david welton |
2/4/2010 9:30:40 AM |
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ps.. sorry I forgot to post stretch night. Thanks Jeff, Brian, Megan, Adeline, and Lyla (sp?) for filling up the ranks. |
k |
2/1/2010 10:15:51 PM |
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Happy Birthday Charlie!!! Hope you have had a marvelous day! Top of the age group to ya! (spoken from one who is in the next one up, and the other who is a few up from you). |
k&b |
2/1/2010 10:14:48 PM |
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a birthday ride would be heavenly |
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2/1/2010 10:14:02 PM |
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Happy Birthday Charlie!! I am sure there is a special birthday run in store for you some time soon!! |
Erin and the boys |
2/1/2010 9:46:49 PM |
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Congratulations to Charlie Lewarne, on his 44th birthday. I can assure you all that he has that he has made a difference in the lives of young people. I have heard this from those affected. I enjoyed my time with his family on the ferry tonight! |
david welton |
2/1/2010 7:08:12 PM |
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To piggyback on Bob's post, here's a website w/ a trailer for 100 miles to 40. Looks VERY cool!! http://vulturevideoproductions.com/Home_Page.html |
Dan (Muk) |
2/1/2010 3:41:26 PM |
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FYO the first checks and money orders are being sent for Haiti disaster relief today. Total so far just under $5000. Ya'll awsome AND generous. |
blake |
2/1/2010 3:26:58 PM |
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more pros/cons barefoot running: Science Daily: http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/01/100127134241.htm Harvard website: http://www.barefootrunning.fas.harvard.edu/ |
B* |
2/1/2010 1:58:51 PM |
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You're invited. "100 Miles to 40", a documentary starring Muk's Michelle Halsne as she prepares and runs the Western States 100 last year, will be showing at 6:00 pm at Shawn O'Donnell's restaurant in S Everett. It's free, and an interesting look into the world of ultra running. This was written and produced by her husband Chris, and has already won a film festival award. |
Bobo |
2/1/2010 1:50:32 PM |
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Here is yet another video on barefoot running: http://birthdayshoes.com/index.php/results-of-daniel-lieberman-barefoot-running-research-beginning-to-emerge |
Frazer |
1/31/2010 10:44:28 PM |
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That should actually be AM on my event posting...oops. |
Challis |
1/31/2010 7:31:41 AM |
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I just signed up for the Victoria sprint. I won't be ready for a half and I should be done in plenty of time to cheer the rest of you in! |
gma |
1/30/2010 6:32:36 PM |
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trek madone with ultegra/bontrager. the specialized tarmac that i tested was a crit bike and a very close second choice, but i don't do crits anymore. it corners like a monkey. |
david welton |
1/29/2010 10:02:21 PM |
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Dave, What kind of bike did you get? |
Ed |
1/29/2010 9:17:05 PM |
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Check out the line-up for the 3000 and 5000 at the UW indoor invite tonight:
http://www.gohuskies.com/sports/c-track/stats/2009-2010/uwinviteheatsheets.html might have to skip date night to go watch a track meet |
kathy |
1/29/2010 11:21:12 AM |
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There is a very cool photo of Blake Willeford windsurfing off Double Bluff on the Clinton Chamber of Commerce website. |
david welton |
1/29/2010 10:10:47 AM |
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John- I used to tread water with a medicine ball over my head but swords sound more fun. Do you know where I can get a hat like that? |
Cassandra |
1/28/2010 9:58:15 PM |
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im gonna ride my new bike tomorrow after i fly from the soccer fields. anybody up for some fun? |
david welton |
1/28/2010 9:25:42 PM |
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a lot of you are wondering where I have been, well, the cat is out of the bag. Here is my work out video. swimming in my lane will now be more fun!http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W_ONR8V0lFU |
john-san |
1/28/2010 8:56:40 PM |
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Kristan is signed up for the Vic Half. I will go as support. I'm aimed at the Oliver Half on June 6th, and the Desert Half on July 11th. |
B* |
1/28/2010 12:09:25 PM |
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The Victoria half tri entry fee goes up after Jan 31 so if you are thinking about signing up now is the time. I submitted my entry. There are still plenty of spots. I know some of you are thinking about it. |
Kurt J |
1/28/2010 7:59:23 AM |
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Happy Birthday Julie!!!!!!1 day late I hope you had a great day. |
kelly |
1/28/2010 7:41:33 AM |
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Many happy returns, Julie! ~But ha Ha! I am still one day older! |
*B |
1/27/2010 11:38:25 PM |
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Happy Birthday, Julie! Hope you enjoyed your day!
cheers. |
kristan |
1/27/2010 11:26:44 PM |
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Whoops! The journal is Nature - my apologies for not checking my entry better before pushing that fateful "Submit" button... |
~A |
1/27/2010 9:20:27 PM |
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This link is to an article about a Harvard study reported in the journal naure about running barefoot vs. running "shod". Running barefoot seems to win. Glad I got my VFF's! They'll be in even shorter supply now. http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/science/nature/8483401.stm |
Arlene |
1/27/2010 9:18:21 PM |
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David is a great mechanic! |
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1/27/2010 8:15:14 PM |
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In brief, many thanks to david gardiner for saving my life with timely advice on the impending fracture of my chainstay. i will follow up with more details later, i have things to do tonight to celebrate my longevity, which goes beyond diet and exercise. Crash prevention is a big deal. David is a great mechanic1 |
david welton |
1/27/2010 8:13:22 PM |
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Happy Birthday, Julie!! |
erin |
1/27/2010 4:44:46 PM |
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For those planning spring races: Birch Bay Marathon Feb-21. Get that endurance up for Chuckanut. |
Ron |
1/27/2010 11:40:34 AM |
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Georgia doesn't believe it either. |
Ron |
1/27/2010 11:37:32 AM |
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I can't believe it! My Trek 5900 is worn out!! |
david welton |
1/27/2010 11:13:11 AM |
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10k challenge: Smelt Run, February 27th, La Conner. Flat. 4 & 1/2 weeks out. Let's go work on our footspeed. |
Older now, no wiser |
1/27/2010 12:23:29 AM |
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well....how many hill repeats?? Hope it was a great start to a fun filled day of birthdayness!! |
the simms |
1/26/2010 9:21:58 PM |
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Happy Birthday Henry & Kristan!
How convienant, I just took a cake baking class! |
Heidi |
1/26/2010 8:38:44 PM |
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Many happy returns of the day...or rather hills to the DSR Stars, B and K. |
The Stringers |
1/26/2010 7:47:53 PM |
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I understand that Brian was joining the hill repeats in his dreams, thanks to his merciful alarm clock. Next time, for sure! This year for my birthday I get to age up, which us great, but pales in comparison to having all you to help me get older. Uhhm, wait, that's supposed to be a thank you. |
Brandon |
1/26/2010 7:15:22 PM |
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Thanks for all your birthday wishes. We had a great start to the day. An intrepid DSR member came to join us. Thanks Curt! Don't worry, all of you who missed it (Kurt included), we can schedule another during daylight/weekend hours...
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kristan |
1/26/2010 6:38:42 PM |
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY K&B I hope you had a great time doing hills, what a way to start the day!!!!! and a birthday to boot! |
kelly |
1/26/2010 5:28:00 PM |
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Here's wishing Kristan and Brandon very happy birthdays. Sorry I missed the hill repeats, uh, wait a minute, that's not right, how about somewhat sympathetic. |
Kurt J |
1/26/2010 1:18:07 PM |
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Brandon and Krissy - HAPPY BIRTHDAY! |
ron and gretchen |
1/26/2010 8:28:53 AM |
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Happy birthdays Brandon and Kristan! If things are going as planned, you are currently running up (or down) Campbell Road in the dark right now. Crazy! But crazy is good, right? Hope it's the start to a wonderful day. |
rosie |
1/26/2010 6:33:45 AM |
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Sent out a message to the Mukilteo Endorphin Junkies regarding Haiti. We already have $100 (and counting) for the jar. |
Dan (Muk) |
1/25/2010 4:25:44 PM |
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drats, erin. sorry to miss you!
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k |
1/24/2010 8:05:38 AM |
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have no sitting in the am so will run later. |
erin |
1/23/2010 9:33:19 PM |
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Sunday run leaving Langley @ 8:20 to meet Goldsmith run @ 8:45. 6th & Anthes. |
k wheels |
1/23/2010 9:25:40 PM |
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Dont worry Pheobe... Evie is having a wonderful time in the Animal Aferworld no doubt! It's quite the place. I'm sure she's running around with Emma, Gus, Otter, and Tiny having a wonderful time. She'll always have friends to play with and she'll never get lonely and best of all she'll always be watching over you. Hugs! |
Heidi |
1/23/2010 8:41:08 PM |
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Hats off to Blake and Lynn for organizing this wonderful act of kindness. Blake announces the Magic Change Jar plan before each show at the Clyde. It put a smile on my face and warmed my heart to hear how proud he was of us as well as thinking of how genorous you all have been. You all are my shining stars! |
Erin |
1/23/2010 11:41:25 AM |
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Dan, The checks should be made out to one of the three charities. The Clyde is the local movie theater. The goal was to match $500. |
Ed |
1/23/2010 9:00:37 AM |
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Blake, should checks be made out to one of the three charities listed below? And should I email you totals (pledges) as I get them (and send the checks later)? Finally, is the Clyde a health club? I want to get all my facts checked / double-checked / spellchecked before posting on our local forum. We're looking for another $500, right? Sorry for the numerous questions. |
Dan (Muk) |
1/23/2010 12:12:16 AM |
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and for anyone left standing later in the day, I plan to run from Talking Circle at 2:35. |
jb |
1/22/2010 10:48:01 PM |
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Late, but still thinking of Evie and the space she leaves now that she is gone. Thoughts are with you all, Jacques. |
kristan |
1/22/2010 10:42:25 PM |
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I'm sure anyone who is running tomorrow morning will probably want to go at the more civilized hour of 9:00 as Blake posted, but I still have to go early - 7:05, Keller and Edgewood. |
rosie |
1/22/2010 7:39:54 PM |
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send all of your money to me at blakw@whidbey.com |
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1/22/2010 6:51:50 PM |
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Lynn and I can't run Sunday so we'll start from Keller road Saturday 9 am. join us if you can. |
blake |
1/22/2010 4:59:13 PM |
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No I REALLY can't spell--not even my own name. blakew@whidbey.com |
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1/22/2010 4:50:51 PM |
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Alright Dan!!
Briefly, the "magic change jar" match challenge goes till the end of February. We will be forwarding the checks regularly as they come in. Any other questions--blakw@whidbey.com |
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1/22/2010 4:49:41 PM |
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I can't spell Muklieto either, and I live here - or there. I read an interesting detail about donating in times of crisis / disaster the other day. If an organization like the Red Cross needs to be committed to a place (like Haiti) for 5 years, they need to collect all their donations within the first 3 weeks after the disaster. After 3 weeks, people get "donation fatigue" and very few contribute outside of this window. Interesting, huh? |
Dan (Muk) |
1/22/2010 3:06:43 PM |
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Pam, Frank, Pheobe, Otter, Sully and Inky - our thoughts are with you. |
Ron and Gretchen |
1/22/2010 11:10:30 AM |
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I am flying RC at the soccer fields this morning about 11ish, then riding at 11:30 for about an hour or more. It is warm! I would love company. |
david welton |
1/22/2010 9:21:50 AM |
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Blake actually can spell well. The box for enterung text is vewy samll and difficult to see for us senors |
david welton |
1/22/2010 9:19:56 AM |
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Dan, don't be offended that Blake can't spell Mukilteo, he has trouble with Haiti and Heifer, too. Love ya, Balke, oh, I mean Blake! |
erin |
1/22/2010 8:39:23 AM |
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Hi Blake, I bet the Muk folks would be up for a match. What's the timeline? I can send out an email to our group and coordinate donations. Not sure how much we'll get, but it will be fun. You guys are matching the donations to the magic jar, right? |
Dan (Muk) |
1/21/2010 11:35:10 PM |
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What Is A Cat ...
Gentle eyes
that see so much,
paws that have
the quiet touch.
Purrs to signal
"all is well"
and show more love
than words can tell.
Graceful movements
touched with pride,
a calming presence
by our side.
A friendship
that will last and grow,
small wonder
why we love them so.
...Author Unknown
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the simms |
1/21/2010 9:22:37 PM |
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Sad night at the Jacques. We love you Evie. |
p |
1/21/2010 7:39:52 PM |
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Yo Mulketo brothers and sisters,
Wanna be match partners for Hatian relief? It's easy. See previous posts |
blake |
1/21/2010 9:45:05 AM |
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Hey Pam, got your email, have sent you two responses - both within 24 hrs of your original. perhaps take me off of your blocked senders list temporarily? :) I've forwarded the more informative one from my work account. let me know if you still don't receive it. |
Kathy |
1/21/2010 8:13:20 AM |
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...for $15. |
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1/21/2010 8:03:07 AM |
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... oh, and lots of the lightweight jackets for ladies in size M too. |
Bobo |
1/21/2010 8:02:47 AM |
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Kathy: not seeing anything in any folder from you...just checking to see if you got my donation email. |
pam |
1/20/2010 9:12:59 PM |
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Brooks outlet in Bothell has about a dozen LSD jackets in men's medium selling for $20. Retail is $85. I just weighed one and it's less than 2 oz., and can be stuffed into a very small space. White and a medium blue. I had one but lost it an IM CDA, they are great for ultras and long training days if the weather is iffy. |
Bobo |
1/20/2010 12:39:41 PM |
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http://www.standwithhaiti.org/haiti Updates from Haiti from Partners in Health. Aftershock this morning 6.1. No new damage but still need medical supplies, water, food, the basics. |
Erin |
1/20/2010 12:38:48 PM |
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Hi all,
I think my email address gets sent to your junk folders... well, in some cases. but if you sent me a donation email, i've responded. If you've not received a response, check your junk/spam filter. Thanks |
Kathy |
1/20/2010 11:51:36 AM |
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I was a little worried about the whole 'b' team aspect. I thought I, as the coach, would assign to a team based on finishing (pledge date) order :). We could do masters Men (540), Masters Women (505), open Men & Women (100). I took the couples and split their donations in half and assigned the singles accordingly. We're at 1145 total.
Blake, for publicities sake, say your dsr matching partners are Masters Men, Masters Women and let's see if we can round out with an open class. |
Kathy |
1/20/2010 11:47:14 AM |
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I knew ya'll are awsome and should have known that competitive instincts might emerge (Challis). The donors are the deciders on how to structure your gifts. For me I would like to say we have a big number of match partners, so we could have DSR men, DSR Women,DSR seniors etc each as match partners. So if that's good with you, please decide on your sub groups and let me know so I can publicise them. ps No one wants to be on the "b" team. Specially in this outfit.
Yes Erin I am spelling challenged; why no spell check on this site?? |
blake |
1/20/2010 10:31:42 AM |
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Maybe we should raise another $585 and match the other 3 organizations. Challis' idea. |
Ed |
1/19/2010 7:04:47 PM |
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Hi all, In the interest of full disclosure, we're well over 500. You all have been very generous. I'm happy to continue to take pledges - but our match has been met. wait. i mean exceeded. by, about, um, 415.00. Another 85 and we can either have an a-team match and a b-team match or we can match the first 1000.00... All y'all be the deciders... |
kathy |
1/18/2010 9:56:38 PM |
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Blake, correct me if I am wrong but I think it is the Heifer Project http://heifer.mediaroom.com/index.php?s=43&item=56 |
Erin |
1/18/2010 7:01:46 PM |
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Hey K-ROG thanks for stepping up. With pledges of $300 already it looks like a done deal. The time line is until the end of Feb. It is fine by the way to go over the $500 mark. Please remember do NOT make the checks to me (unless you really want to) or to the Clyde, but to The Heffer Project, Habitat for Humanity or Partners In Health. As I hit on Clyde Partons for donatiions before each show it's great to be able to say that my training group Downsound Racing was the first to sign up as a new matching partner. |
blake |
1/18/2010 1:13:57 PM |
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Magic Change Jar, DSR Matching Contribution Update: So, we've got 300 pledged so far, 200 to go which is 20 pledges of 10 dollars or 40 pledges of 5 dollars or 10 pledges of 10 dollars + 20 pledges of 5 dollars, you get the picture... every little bit helps. You all are the best! Hey Blake, what is our timeline?? email pledges to katherineprogers-at-hotmail-dot-com. |
Kathy R |
1/18/2010 8:39:33 AM |
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Hi,
so, in case you hadn't heard, DSR is planning to match up to $500.00 of the Magic Change Jar located at the Clyde. If you'd like to help DSR represent, drop me an email at katherineprogers-at-hotmail-dot-com and let me know how much you want to donate. Donations will go to benefit one of three charities working in Haiti. |
Kathy |
1/16/2010 9:09:10 PM |
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Hi Blake. I think it's an awesome idea and I'll gladly accept the challenge and collect donations from DSR. Thanks for the inspiration and setting the bar... |
Kathy R |
1/16/2010 5:16:47 PM |
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So it's Blake again. The last post I was asking for your "gently used" shoes, this time it's more serious. I want your "gently used" money!! There is a "tip" jar on the snack bar at The Clyde. Patrons put in their change and it is matched (up to $250 each) by Lindsay Communications, IAC, and The Clyde. So a quarter becomes a dollar and we call it the Magic Change Jar. The money goes to six local charities on a rotating basis. Hearts and Hammers was up for Jan-Feb but enthusiastically supported out decision to change the beneficiary to three groups working in Hati. Further the three partners are raising the limit that they will match to $500 each. Further we are challenging local groups and individuals to become partners in matching our patron's donations. How about DSR stepping up as a group and pledging to match donations up to $500 for this special effort???? Details are available or soon will be @ www.theclyde.net I think all this takes is for one or two individuals to accept the challenge and collect from DSR members. Checks should be made directly to The Heffer Project, Habitat for Humanity in Hati, or Partners In Health. |
Blake |
1/16/2010 3:32:01 PM |
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A couple of years ago Frank and I were talking on a run (well him talking me gasping) about all the shoes kicking around our houses with too many miles on them to run in, but still in good shape. I did some web browsing and found a group that collects "gently" used athletic shoes and sandals and redistributes them in Africa. www.Yesshoes.org . Both fitness clubs, and the Clyde will have bins Jan 25-Feb 5, you may also put them in my truck or car anywhere you see them. Kelly with Pam's help has taken on the task of organizing the schools in this effort and bins will also be at all the schools. Please attach the shoes togeather and tuck a dollar or two in the toe to help with shipping to Africa. |
Blake |
1/16/2010 3:07:34 PM |
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I am interested in Mt Si too and the Yakima Canyon Marathon. Mt Si: 5 people either all female, all male, 2m/3f, or 3m/2f only. $30/ per person. April 11
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kristan |
1/16/2010 1:53:00 PM |
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Mt Si is the same day as the Lumberjack events. I'm still hoping to do 15 hours so so there If I get in to CCC. Capitol peak sounds very nice though. |
Bobo |
1/16/2010 1:11:26 PM |
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I plan to run from my house at 8:20 am Sunday to be at 8:45 trailhead start. Just show up if interested in joining. |
erin |
1/16/2010 11:58:34 AM |
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Since I did not get into Chuckanut (yet) am planning to do Yakima Canyon Marathon. Have done it x2 before, and like it a lot. Its a "runners" marathon. Well done, by runners for runners. Also, tomorrow is the Chuckanut Winter Runs. Half, 10K, 5K, 2 mile walk. Skagit Valley College, Mt Vernon, 1000 start. http://www.nookachamps.com/ |
Arlene |
1/15/2010 7:48:32 PM |
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I am interested in the Mt. Si Relay. The marathon is a little too soon after Chuckanut...How about a Capital Peak Ultra? http://www.capitolpeakultras.com/CP50mile.htm |
Challis |
1/15/2010 6:54:44 PM |
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anyone interested in Mt Si relay? http://www.ontherunevents.com/mtsirelay/.
Or anyone up for the Yakima Canyon Marathon? http://www.ontherunevents.com/yrcm/
Other ideas may be found on http://www.users.qwest.net/~ultrawillow/, |
Ruminating on Races |
1/15/2010 6:49:49 PM |
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And another thing. Don't cycle while crazy. |
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1/15/2010 2:47:04 PM |
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Thanks Dan. I sent my emails. It would be great not to have to worry about all the distracted drivers on their cell phones. Makes me crazy on my daily commute... |
Ron |
1/15/2010 12:18:52 PM |
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Below is a message I received from the WSBA. If you support these changes, please take the time to email. Thanks!
During the next four days, we have a remarkable window of opportunity to make WA’s roads safer and save lives. On Monday, our state legislators will consider much-needed changes that would make driving while texting or talking on a handheld phone a primary offense—meaning that police will not have to wait for drivers to commit an additional violation before issuing a ticket.
The citizen group called the Driven to Distraction Task Force that strongly supports these changes. The evidence is overwhelming that driving while phoning and texting are as dangerous as drunk driving, and that current state law has been ineffective in getting drivers to put down their phones while they drive.
We need your help in spreading the word about the legislation to those on your organization’s email lists and networks. Please send the link below to friends and family.
http://www.votervoice.net/groups/driven
It will take them to a site that explains the issues, and allows them to send an e-mail to all the key legislators. We’ve been told that a strong outpouring of email to legislators on this issue could put it over the top.
If you want to learn more about the legislation and why it’s needed, please visit www.nodistractions.org. |
Dan (Muk) |
1/14/2010 1:21:28 PM |
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Puget Sound Swimmers! See what OTHER wildlife is chillin' in the briny deeps, Sunday January 17th 2pm, only at the Clyde. Local pro scuba cinematographer shows his digital blue-ray stuff on the big screen. Blake sez it will sell out so come early. More details at theclyde dot net. |
Brandon |
1/13/2010 9:46:02 PM |
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Got an email back from Krissy M and she is not keeping a wait list for C-nut. She did say that if enough spots vacate they will open up registration again and to keep an eye on the web site. |
Arlene |
1/12/2010 9:37:27 PM |
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Pat, you are my favorite grandma! |
gretchen |
1/12/2010 5:30:39 PM |
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free to good home....training flippers size aprox. 39/40 Euro. I'll put them in my black box down at the driveway. |
gma (pat b's new moniker) |
1/12/2010 2:06:17 PM |
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The 5 o'clock run is cancelled tonight, I am now at home with a sick girl. If you still want to run, then go for it, it is a 10k in Langley that leaves from the Post Office and goes out to the end of Edgecliff, up Furman and through Cedar Circle loop, back down Decker and out Edgecliff to Camano. Go out of town to Maxwelton and cut up the trail to Al Anderson and down to 6th street, then head over to 3rd street and "out of town" to the sign, tag the sign and head back to Debruan and turn down 2nd street back to the post office. |
Challis |
1/12/2010 12:56:46 PM |
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Brian, there is no finger pointing going on. I was the one who expressed frustration so I feel the need to clarify at least my own personal feelings. The issue for me was not the time or the place of departure. It was that I made babysitting plans based on the information that I read on the forum at 7 pm on Saturday night. I did not realize that the plan had changed until the next morning and by then, it was too late for me to make it all the way to Keller by 8:30. Ed's plan is a good one, but I for one am still open to other departure locations--just need a bit of notice. Enough said, let's all run and listen to the birdies in the forest talk about something else. Eh? |
pam |
1/12/2010 11:23:25 AM |
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Just for the record, I'm the one who posted 8:30 a.m. for Sunday, so feel free to direct any frustration my way. I'll know better next time. Thanks to the rules committee for setting things straight. It's a good idea. |
Brian |
1/12/2010 8:58:00 AM |
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By the way Dave there is a mtn. bike ride on Sunday's at 8:45. I hear plenty of sprocket. |
Ed |
1/11/2010 8:29:27 PM |
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Third times a charm I guess. |
Ed |
1/11/2010 8:04:52 PM |
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and let me say it again! |
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1/11/2010 7:43:57 PM |
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The birdies in the forest are all a tweeter about peace-pipe-smoking Ed! If anyone prefers to ride a bike, hear the sprocket and the sound of the click-ins and feel the wind in your scalp at 30 mph while laughing foolishly contact me for a joyful ride this weekend! Evolve! Pied-a-terre is so passe! Wheels are the future! |
david welton |
1/11/2010 7:43:00 PM |
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The birdies in the forest are all a tweeter about peace-pipe-smoking Ed! If anyone prefers to ride a bike, hear the sprocket and the sound of the click-ins and feel the wind in your scalp at 30 mph while laughing foolishly contact me for a joyful ride this weekend! Evolve! Pied-a-terre is so passe! Wheels are the future! |
david welton |
1/11/2010 7:42:51 PM |
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The birdies in the forest are all a tweeter about peace-pipe-smoking Ed! If anyone prefers to ride a bike, hear the sprocket and the sound of the click-ins and feel the wind in your scalp at 30 mph while laughing foolishly contact me for a joyful ride this weekend! Evolve! Pied-a-terre is so passe! Wheels are the future! |
david welton |
1/11/2010 7:42:38 PM |
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Regarding stretch night, dress warm. I forgot to turn on the heater until 5:30 p.m. It should be a balmy 52 by 6:45 p.m. |
Brian |
1/11/2010 5:47:09 PM |
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so how many dsr are doing chucky? |
kelly |
1/11/2010 7:55:51 AM |
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Challis claims they will not show up until tomorrow. |
Ed |
1/10/2010 5:03:06 PM |
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thanks Ed. But either I'm doing something wrong, or there are no notes. Thanks for the run today, I was a success! Had fun, got hammered, ate. Hey! that's a triathlon!1!! ZOMGponies!!1!eleven!!! I look forward to doing it all again next week. |
*B |
1/10/2010 4:08:07 PM |
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I have posted a run for next Sunday. There are important statements in the notes so please read them. |
Ed |
1/10/2010 1:12:41 PM |
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It's too late for civilized phonecalls, I have no computer, so no email address book, no facebook, I'm just pitifully behind the technological curve here. So, if anyone is truly driving north Sunday morning, just wake me up in time to meet you at the bayview park n ride. I'm ready to go. |
b* |
1/9/2010 9:46:04 PM |
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Arlene, am I your friend? I think I'm going to go practice Cnut sunday morning, just in case I am. |
Brandon |
1/9/2010 9:39:03 PM |
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ok, will do the usual meet at keller or edgewood and note time of 8:30. plan on 90-120 minutes. bring fuel, prn. |
Erin |
1/9/2010 9:27:29 PM |
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I took advantage of the fact that when I volunteered at C-nut last year I emailed with Krissy so had her address. I asked her if she was having a waiting list, and if so, please put my friend Peter and myself on it. We'll see if anything happens...anone else want to be my friend?!! |
Arlene |
1/9/2010 8:19:40 PM |
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I'm up for a long run tomorrow. 8:30 is good for me at either location. 1:30 - 2:00 hours sounds good, too. |
rosie |
1/9/2010 8:10:52 PM |
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I went to sign up for Chuckanut and encoutered this "We are sorry, we have reached capacity." Not sure if I'm sad or happy... Guess I'll do the Yakima River Canyon Marathon instead. It is a couple weeks later. If anyone knows how to get on a C-nut waiting list, let me know.
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Arlene |
1/9/2010 8:09:18 PM |
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I'm planning on starting my long run at 8:30 a.m. at Keller Rd. Anyone interested? If another time and/or place is better I'm flexible. |
Brian |
1/9/2010 6:44:13 PM |
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back in for sunday run. where and how long? anyone?? if no suggestions would like to start at 8:30 from my house and do similar loop like last week but do a stint in Saratoga. 1:30-2 hours? Post some other suggestions. |
Erin |
1/9/2010 5:54:44 PM |
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I forgot about signing up for Cnut until just now. Looks like it filled up in 3 hours, 6 hours ago. I am sad.
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Peter |
1/9/2010 5:44:50 PM |
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i am out for sunday am run. |
erin |
1/9/2010 3:16:06 PM |
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Nice show of DSR for Chuckanut. |
e |
1/9/2010 2:23:55 PM |
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sorry www.ultrasignup.com Kelly, i was on the fence but if you are doing it, so am i! |
Erin |
1/9/2010 11:04:17 AM |
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My goodness!! Panic! That was a difficult sign up! go to ultrasign.com click on the left for the 50 K races, unclick the 100 K race, then go to page 6 for the access to Chuckanut registration. 26 spots left!!! |
Erin |
1/9/2010 11:03:01 AM |
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I can totally believe it, you rock girlfriend! Only 39 left... |
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1/9/2010 10:24:58 AM |
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can you believe it I signed up for another MOMMY MOMMY moment I can't belive it myself!, but I am in....let the training begin!!!! |
kelly |
1/9/2010 9:58:21 AM |
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Now only 67 ;) I claimed one of the 94 that was left. |
Challis |
1/9/2010 9:38:34 AM |
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Chuckanut is filling up FAST. only 94 spots left after just one hour. So sign up... NOW. |
Bobo |
1/9/2010 9:04:03 AM |
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Chuckanut 50k signup is now open! It fills up fast so get on it. |
Ron |
1/9/2010 8:14:05 AM |
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does anybody have any new bike stuff they want to try out tomorrow? |
david welton |
1/8/2010 6:41:13 PM |
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For some down time come out Sunday to the Langley Soccer Complex and cheer on the boys soccer team. It starts at 10:00. We are in the State Championships. So come out and support them and you can get in a run be/4 or aft. I am there at 9:00 and taking a run, would love company for 45 min. GO REVOLUTION!! |
kelly and Jordan |
1/8/2010 1:24:55 PM |
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OOPS - Chris Halsne is on KIRO, not KOMO. I don't have TV so its all KRAP to me. |
Bobo |
1/8/2010 10:42:34 AM |
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Bridle Trails Winter Trail Running Festival is tomorrow. We hare meeting up at the SBUX parking lot in Muk at 1:00 to carpool. I think most of us are in for 10. If you are running and want to join up feel free to meet us there. |
Bobo |
1/8/2010 9:08:28 AM |
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The world premier of 100 Miles to 40, a full length documentary about our very own Michelle Halsne and her experience of Western States 100, including the heartbreak of the race cancellation just 2 days before the race in 2008 due to fires then having to wait a whole year to run it in '09. will be on Saturday, Jan 23 at 10:30 AM at the Landmark Metro Theater in the U. District. RSVP Michelle at 425-218-8008 or mhalsne@earthlink.net. This was written and produced by her husband, Chris Halsne, who you may know as an award winning investigative reporter on KOMO. They are looking for a cross section of viewers for comments and feedback. The theater seats 160 so friends and family are welcome. |
Bobo |
1/8/2010 8:31:01 AM |
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Sorry Dave, Too rainy this morning so I rode inside. A couple reminders - Chuckanut registration opens at 8am tomorrow morning. I just tried to get in to register early and they are using an official race registration web site this year, so it's probably really 8am! Last: remember Bridal Trails is tomorrow afternoon. There are 5 mile, 10 mile and 50k options and no option to do Nookachamps first! |
Ron |
1/8/2010 8:21:38 AM |
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B*, we would be interested but we need more details. $? |
Ed and Challis |
1/7/2010 9:31:30 PM |
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Don't forget to sign up for the 24 Hours Round the Clock mtn. bike race in Spokane on Memorial Day Weekend! It'll be FUN! |
Ed |
1/7/2010 9:30:40 PM |
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Is anybody up for a bike ride tomorrow? Anytime? Any pace? Social? Antisocial? |
david welton |
1/7/2010 5:59:38 PM |
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I love the idea. not sure about commitive though. |
p and family |
1/6/2010 8:37:12 PM |
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Is anyone commitive to a Mazama cabin XC ski trip? Feb 12 and 15 are school holidays, including the weekend between. Valentines' Day snowball fight anti-massacree? Kristan says "Don't make the plan unless people can go." So yeah, commitive is too a word, don'tcha see it [made] up there? Discussion? |
B* |
1/6/2010 2:39:18 PM |
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The liquid thermal blanket used at IAC is called Heatsavr, and the link is: http://www.heatsaver.co.uk/index.php. Also, the MSDS sheet is at: http://www.lincolnaquatics.com/Documents/2918.PDF. There you have it. |
Brian |
1/6/2010 9:31:13 AM |
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Run, 9am Wednesday, Kristan's house, Langley. One hour. Not Two. |
B* & Kwheels |
1/5/2010 10:40:28 PM |
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Free to good home: utilitarian bike jerseys. Heck, free to ANY home, I have too many. Smalls, mediums. Some CoolMax [tm] good for underjersey use. |
Brandon |
1/5/2010 10:35:58 PM |
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the "1" is the same as "!" if you don't hold down the shift key long enough 1! |
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1/4/2010 7:23:37 PM |
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oh those grandbabies will be so beautiful1 |
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1/4/2010 7:22:08 PM |
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talk about takin' the "plunge"! congratulations to them and you and georgia. |
Erin |
1/4/2010 7:16:35 PM |
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Congratulations Dave, You have inherited a wonderful daughter-in-law. We're very happy for you. |
Ron and Gretchen |
1/4/2010 6:20:56 PM |
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My son Nathan Welton jumped out of an airplane with Rannveig Aamodt 12,000 feet over New Zealand, freefell, and then they got married!! |
david welton |
1/4/2010 5:15:03 PM |
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Happy Belated Birthday Brian!. Honored you spent it with us in the woods! |
krissy |
1/4/2010 8:40:54 AM |
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Thanks Erin, it's still giving. |
Brian |
1/3/2010 9:15:52 PM |
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Congratulations Pedro and Akemi. Happy birthday Naomi. You are blessed to have wonderful parents and the best grandma ever. We look forward to meeting you soon. |
gretchen and ron |
1/3/2010 9:04:04 PM |
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What a gift it was. |
Ed |
1/3/2010 8:05:41 PM |
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Happy Birthday Brian!! Sorry we just found out and couldn't sing Happy Birthday to you! Hope you liked our 2 hour run present! |
Erin |
1/3/2010 5:51:55 PM |
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Congratulations Akemi and Pedro. Now that you have brought this beautiful child into the world, everything will be sweeter, more poignant, and covered in a lot more drool. You're gonna love it. Can't wait to meet Naomi! |
Pam and Frank |
1/2/2010 9:38:41 PM |
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For those of you who haven't seen these videos: Danny Mac Askell's amazing bike riding stunts, and Wingsuit Flying, here's a link to them. This site is a great one to check out: "The Science of Sport". http://www.sportsscientists.com/ |
Frazer |
1/2/2010 11:58:40 AM |
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Looking forward to meeting Naomi, congratulations Akemi and Pedro. Here's an inspiring story for the new year. Pete Magill, who writes an inspiring and informative blog, tells how he changed his life through running 9 years ago. It often takes loosing what you love most to find out what you love the most. http://petemagill.blogspot.com/2010/01/morning-read-new-years-resolution-year.html |
Frazer |
1/2/2010 11:24:40 AM |
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Welcome to the world Naomi, you're already a distance athlete! and congratulations, Akemi and Pedro. May your endorphins abound (-: Wishing you all the best... |
Arlene |
1/2/2010 10:59:53 AM |
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Road Ride, 11AM, maxwelton beach |
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1/2/2010 8:09:53 AM |
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welcome Naomi, it is good to have you here. Akemi my only advise is don't say no to help, and congratulation to all 3 of you. What a blessing she will be. Much love and peace to you all! |
kelly |
1/2/2010 7:48:07 AM |
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Gretchen, I believe this is the site. Matt is in the July pix. Beilieve it is the start of White River. http://www.zombierunner.com/store/product2482.html |
Erin |
1/1/2010 8:53:04 PM |
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Welcome Naomi, and Congratulations Akemi and Pedro, and good job, Pat. The wonder and amazement will never stop. Enjoyed your description, (but am a bit jealous of the full head of hair, and the strong legs. ) We look forward to meeting the youngest age grouper of the bunch. |
Bob T. |
1/1/2010 7:51:32 PM |
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Congratulations Akemi and Pedro, welcome to the world Naomi. Enjoy your time with her and soak it all in...it is a miracle. |
Stringers |
1/1/2010 6:50:23 PM |
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Lookin' for how to find the wall calendar with photos of trail running...I heard that Matt made the cover. Any idea where to get it? |
gretchen |
1/1/2010 6:30:28 PM |
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Happy first New Year, Naomi! What a lovely description of your first birth. Well done, Akemi, Pedro, and Patricia. What a wonderful way to end 2009. Blessings to all. Happy 2010. ps: no wonder you did not answer the phone at 9:37 last night when we all called to wish you well. |
Kristan and Brandon |
1/1/2010 1:53:25 PM |
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And just in time to get a tax deduction!! |
david welton |
1/1/2010 11:20:16 AM |
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Hurray!! Welcome Miss Naomi! You have been born into a wonderful, loving family. We were thinking of you guys last night! Congratulations Akemi and Pedro!! What a way to start off the New Year! |
Erin and the boys |
1/1/2010 10:14:39 AM |
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Happy New Year to all our DSR friends. First of all, Akemi is doing well and in great spirits. She is a new Mama! Throughout the birth, she showed more heart, love and endurance than I could ever achieve. She is very tired but doing well.
We finally have a new member to the group! Naomi Rose was born at 11:17 pm on New Year's Eve! She is very healthy and strong with big beautiful eyes and a full head of hair. She was 7lbs1oz and 19.5" long. With strong legs and huge feet, she will make a great triathlete someday! Her and Akemi and bonding well.
Patricia was so supportive throughout and managed to help guide us as we were both exhausted from Akemi's laboring. We love you so much.
Will send a photo link soon! Thanks for all of your support! |
Pedro & Akemi |
1/1/2010 10:07:18 AM |
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Happy New Year Everyone!! |
the simms |
1/1/2010 1:48:57 AM |
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So, that is where you are went bye your house to give a hugs for the new year, and was met by eve and inky, so gave them a hug. HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL. BE SAFE! HERE'S TO LOTS OF PLAYING TIME IN 20x. So there is a 3rd annual 1 mile run thur Langley in jammies at 11:00 then off to Goss Lk to run in at 12:00.....what a way to start the Year! |
kelly and Jordan |
12/31/2009 2:35:11 PM |
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Go to the Polar Bear Dip and I will take your picture1 |
david welton |
12/31/2009 9:42:18 AM |
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In case you were needing a cure for the long bender that was 2009 or a brilliant cleanse to start 2010, you might consider joining an overjoyed John Gabelein in the New Year's Polar Bear Swim at Freeland Park. I am sending this plug for the plunge from Bozeman, (John had e-mailed me) which means I am hoping to cover my wimpy lack of participation by humbly encouraging everybody else. Happy New Year all y'all. 20X has so much promise. |
Frank |
12/31/2009 9:31:42 AM |
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Charlie's New Year's resolution starts 2 days early! Sorry I can't be there for it. |
Ron |
12/30/2009 10:00:15 AM |
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Thanks, Frazer - its a GREAT website - recommend looking at it when you have some time to waste, cuz it sucks you in! (Like at work, Bob!) |
Arlene |
12/29/2009 9:46:38 PM |
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I know Akemi and Pedro appreciated the stories, thank you. It looks like this baby is NOT a sprinter. Akemi's been laboring since Chritsmas night. Sometimes hard, sometimes easy. Fartlek comes to mind. I know Pedro will blog as soon as that baby bursts into this world. Meanwhile they're in an endurance event like no other. |
Pat B. |
12/29/2009 8:30:24 PM |
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Thanks Frazer, now I have something to do at work (it's REALLY slow this week). Also, were are meeting up for the Chuckanut run this Saturday at 7:30 a.m. where the Interurban Trail intersects Hiline/Cleator road. Be about 20 miles, figure on self-supported 4± hours. |
Bobo |
12/29/2009 9:37:23 AM |
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Here's the website: http://petemagill.blogspot.com/ |
Frazer |
12/28/2009 10:13:17 PM |
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Arlene, the name is “Younger Legs for Older Runners”. It’s a master runner’s website by Pete Magill devoted to helping master runners get faster. Lots of good training info and articles by top master runners. You can spend days reading it. |
Frazer |
12/28/2009 10:08:15 PM |
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Thanks again Kristan for the limber lesson - boy, do I need it! Frazer, what was that web site you mentioned again? Something about new legs for old runners? This old brain couldn't remember it all the way home (-: |
Arlene |
12/28/2009 9:27:27 PM |
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Akemi, Pedro, where is that baby?? In T1?? T2?? |
Erin |
12/28/2009 8:00:56 PM |
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Sent an email invite, but in case you need it again: New Year's Day Open House @ Krista's
When: 1:00pm - 4:00pm on Friday, Jan. 1st
Where: 3221 Brooks Hill Rd, Langley (where Crawford dead-ends @ Bayview/Brooks Hill Rd. Parking: I have a few spaces by the house, but it's probably best to park along Crawford Rd.
What to Bring (optional): something to drink to share or a light appetizer/snack/little goodie. And warm socks for your feet.
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Krista |
12/28/2009 1:15:35 PM |
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Dan, thanks for the link. Her story helps during the dark days of winter and the dark days of life. |
Frazer |
12/27/2009 12:19:58 PM |
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Still have lots of passes for IAC to use by year's end. I'm going today (Sat) for 9:30 spin, Sign in at 9:20 if anybody wants in. |
Pat B. |
12/26/2009 7:29:35 AM |
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Merry Christmas from all of us two and four-leggeds. p.s. for Kristan and Bob. The old-dude brain being what it is, I knew that mine would come up with a name at some point: Maureen. Her name is Maureen. Happy New Year everybody! |
Frank and Pam |
12/25/2009 7:29:11 PM |
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Merry, Merry Christmas! |
k* & b* |
12/25/2009 7:57:55 AM |
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From our family to ours have a Very Merry Christmas...Much love Kelly John and Jordan and of course Kelsey, Walter, ChesterPotterpot, Bigkitty and Indigo! |
kelly |
12/24/2009 11:37:02 AM |
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I'm sure many of you remember a lady running with a sling during IMCDA. She crashed two miles into the bike, breaking her collarbone, and still finished the race. Several of us talked to her the following morning at breakfast at our hotel. Pretty amazing. Here a short article about her: http://www.duathlon.com/articles/4689. Happy Holidays! |
Dan (Muk) |
12/23/2009 11:44:13 PM |
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Anyone up for a trail run tomorrow around 8:00 a.m.? I'll leave from Keller Rd in the direction of the usual Sunday morning run unless someone has a different preference. |
Brian |
12/23/2009 9:41:39 PM |
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Thanks Erin, I'm in! |
Brian |
12/23/2009 7:08:24 PM |
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YEAH!!!!!! Thanks Heidi!! |
kelly |
12/23/2009 1:53:12 PM |
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go to general information and scroll down till you get to registration. click on DataBar Events. |
e |
12/23/2009 9:03:11 AM |
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http://orcasisland50k.blogspot.com/ here you go Brian. |
Erin |
12/23/2009 9:01:53 AM |
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Will someone please tell me where I can find out about the Fat Ass registration. I can't find anything on the internet about this years' registration. Thanks |
Brian |
12/23/2009 8:35:03 AM |
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Thanks Kurt and Beth for another lovely party. (Does that make 12 years in a row or something???). sorry to miss the ride this afternoon... |
kristan |
12/23/2009 8:10:40 AM |
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I have your hat, Kell. I saw it at the trails and some how just knew it was yours. Give it to you tomorrow with pie delivery. =) |
Heidi |
12/22/2009 10:19:17 PM |
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No kidding?? A road bike ride???? Cool!! BTW-RC flying is likely first thing in the morning if there is no wind........ |
david welton |
12/22/2009 9:11:31 PM |
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Left at the party was a pair of red oven mittens, must have arrived with a hot dish. Who is missing their hot pads? |
Kurt J |
12/22/2009 5:33:57 PM |
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Thanks Kurt and Beth. It was fun to reminisce about last season and plan for next. |
Ron and Gretchen |
12/22/2009 8:59:54 AM |
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Jan 2 there is a small group going up to run the meat of the Chuckanut 50K course starting at where the Interurban and Cleator meet. That'll buy about 20 miles. Let me know if you're wanting to run and we can coordinate timing. |
Bobo |
12/22/2009 8:42:01 AM |
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thanks Kurt and Beth!! and another year well done to all! here's to another fun filled racing year! |
Erin |
12/21/2009 9:34:31 PM |
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I lost a brown with a pink strip w/the IAC logo. On trails, we Pamela and I were heading down canterbury to get over to saratoga woods. If anyone finds let me know. Thanks |
kelly |
12/21/2009 4:19:36 PM |
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12/21/2009 2:14:16 PM |
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Here, here. Thank you so much Kurt and Beth and everyone. It seems like my cancer has given me an unfair advantage to gather kudos, but I'll take it! I went home feeling very warm and fuzzy. Don't forget if you have a good birthing story to send to Pedro and Akemi who could use it about now. Home births (Ed and Challis)Older parents (Pam, Frank, Julie, Gil) and I'm sure many of you have a positive story. Send to pedro@terraformadesigngroup.com I'm starting to think the baby's waiting for the blue moon on the 31'st. Happy Holidays one and all and thank you again for making me feel so loved |
Pat B. |
12/21/2009 1:50:28 PM |
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Thanks to Kurt and Beth for hosting a wonderful party last night. And thanks to all who brought such wonderful food. Normally I'm so late posting things like this that I don't bother, but this time it looks like I"m the first. It's the least I can do when I didn't even get a chance to contribute any goodies for the pot luck ... just came when I could make it and enjoyed. Thank you all ... nice to have so many good friends and a wonderful place to go for an evening meal. |
Jeff |
12/21/2009 7:37:29 AM |
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note above post for normal 8:45 am trail run to start at 8:30. |
Erin |
12/19/2009 11:06:05 PM |
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As you prep for the Kurt with a K partay, think about the outstanding performances people in the group put forth in 2009. These include noteworthy efforts of any type - first times at given distances, comeback efforts, outstanding placings and times, anything that adds to the DSR honor roll and brings to mind the "represent" ethic. We'll have a list posted on the wall at Kurt's, and midway through the shindig we'll read through them and reminisce. So come armed with a handful and put them on the list when you get there. Right on. |
Matt |
12/19/2009 12:59:48 PM |
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I have successfully signed up for Orcas February 6th. Gil and Julie are signed up, too. Who else?? |
Erin |
12/18/2009 11:25:15 PM |
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I was just about to post a ride tomorrow. See you at Half-Link. Tomorrow looks like the best weather day for a ride for awhile so grab it while you can! |
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12/18/2009 5:35:33 PM |
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Oh boy, a road bike ride. I likely will see you on Bayview Road |
david welton |
12/18/2009 4:46:21 PM |
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Weather looks good Saturday morning. Let's go for a road bike ride - maybe to Greenbank. All paces welcome, we'll regroup at intersections. |
Ron |
12/18/2009 11:14:51 AM |
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Thanks again, Kristan, for leading our stiff, aching bodies in to uncharted territory. I'm sore today, in a good way. I look forward to the next time. |
Brian |
12/15/2009 10:50:13 PM |
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The National X-Country Club Champion Race was held last Saturday in Lexington, KY., bringing together some of the best masters runners in America. WA state runners made an impressive showing on a very hilly course: Joe Sheeran from Ellensburg 1st 50-54 age group (34:45 -10K), Rick Becker from Selah 2nd 55-59 age group (35:50). Karen Steen from Seattle 1st 45-49 age group (23:11- 6K). Regina Joyce from Lynnwood 2nd 50-54 age group (24:13). The Club Northwest women won the 40-49 team title. The most impressive performance was by Linda Sommers Smith 48 from California, who raced in the Open Division rather than the Masters. Linda took 6th out of 234 of the fastest post-collegiate runners in the country - mostly in their 20’s. She was 19 seconds behind the leader in 20:41. In November Linda set a new 45-50 age group world record for a 5K in 16:14, beating the old record by 36 seconds. If she’s PED free, then she’s the most impressive age group runner in the world right now. |
Frazer |
12/15/2009 9:28:12 PM |
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The directions to my house got lost in cyberspace in the events section so here it is. From Freeland go north up East Harbor Rd three and a half miles to just before the top of the hill . Look for a gravel driveway at 4330 on the west side of the road. Go down the driveway to the bottom of the hill to near the house and find a place to park in the parking pad or the road spurs near the shop. See you all Sunday. |
Kurt J |
12/14/2009 2:02:48 PM |
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Read/watch about Dara Torres & her cutting-edge knee surgery: http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2009/12/14/earlyshow/health/main5977298.shtml
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krista |
12/14/2009 12:41:01 PM |
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Happy Holidays to all! I have 8 passes to use up at Island Athletic by the end of the year. I will be there at 9:30am Wed. and 5:20 pm Thur. to sign in for spin if any are interested. Once signed in you can do what ever you like (swim, weights ??) Looking forward to catching up with everyone at Kurt and Beths! |
Pat B. |
12/14/2009 12:32:20 PM |
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So, here is an ice report-the small catch basins at the soccer fields are frozen to the ground, except for the very middle, where there is probably only an inch or two of water beneath the ice. I skated there this morning for about 30 minutes at about 11AM with my 35 year old hockey skates. It was fun! The upper pond is just about right for a kids hockey game, or curling(which is an olympic sport!). The pond could be expanded easily with about 2 hours of work, if parks and recreation thought it to be a good idea. |
david welton |
12/12/2009 12:37:53 PM |
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Not drinking. The reason that Saturday run is usually at 7:05 is because of a 9:00 golf tee time. Really. |
rosie |
12/11/2009 9:07:40 PM |
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Don't drink and write. |
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12/11/2009 8:51:51 PM |
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Note time change for the regular early Saturday morning run. Not that any of you were planning on being up in the frosty air that early, but the golf greens are too frozen for the normal tee time, so no need for me to be on the trails before it is light. |
rosie |
12/11/2009 7:40:47 PM |
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my ossicles were icycles! hahahahahahahah!!!! |
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12/11/2009 3:29:31 PM |
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Hey, don't feel bad! I lost my cellphone getting out of the car at work the other day! I did not hear it hit the ground, as the 3 ossicles in my ear were frozen. My first patient saw me bent on my knees wheeling and dealing as i looked for the infernal device. I could not see the grey phone at the junction of light and shadow beneath the car, but she did, from a different angle and brought it into the office. Many thanks. So, it is not a sign that you have lost your mind to lose your keys while jogging to the ferry-on the other hand, the doctor has to ask, why are you running in the dark on ice when t it is 16 degrees fahrenheit?? Your mother would like to know! This is not necessary for good health! By the way, the very shallow ponds at the soccer fields are frozen, I checked it out today. They are only about 6 inches deep, so this was not that crazy. If it snows tonight, XC skiing at 7:30 am, followed by broomstick hockey!! If it does not snow, i will be alone on my stationary bike, but not slippin and slidin. |
a member of the welton family |
12/11/2009 3:26:20 PM |
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lost keys on run this morning. gold key on black with blue writing (I think) Brooks keychain. area...somewhere along Wilikinson Rd through cut off on the way to ferry. just in case you were running in the cool afternoon air... |
someone in the simms' family |
12/11/2009 11:54:46 AM |
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Ignorance is bliss ... you destroyed my bliss. Warm weather, nice outdoor pools ... ahaaaaa .... |
jjj |
12/10/2009 1:02:45 PM |
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Thought some of you might be interested in splurging or dreaming about this warm weather Tri training camp... the Austin Endurance Ranch http://www.enduranceranch.com/ Among the many cool features of the camp, the swim workouts take place at the outdoor, heated, 6-lane, partially-spring fed Stacy Pool or 68-degree spring-fed Barton Springs Pool. Neat, heh? |
Laura |
12/10/2009 12:19:59 PM |
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Thanks again Kristan for leading our limber lessons, I felt great afterward. I'll make sure the space is warm next time, sorry about that everyone. |
Brian |
12/9/2009 7:13:51 PM |
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You are welcome! I had fun and am eager to have another! Thanks for all your feedback and helpful suggestions... hope to see folks next week. |
k |
12/8/2009 11:52:03 PM |
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Second Krista's thanks - very much |
Arlene |
12/8/2009 8:58:01 PM |
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Many thanks to Kristan for leading the stretch session tonite and also to Megan and Brian for hosting. I feel so relaxed now. |
krista |
12/7/2009 8:13:03 PM |
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Happy B-day to Frank & Tom-Tom!
Congrats toKell on directing her first race, nicely done! Way to leave everyone in the dust, Ron!
Wish I could have been there! =)
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Heidi |
12/6/2009 5:16:42 PM |
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Happy B-Day Thomas and Frank. And congratulations to Phoebe who set a 4 min! PR 5K this morning. Fun race. Thanks Elves and Organizers. Good turnout. Hope we made some $ for LMS. |
Ron |
12/6/2009 3:10:16 PM |
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Happy Birthday Tom-Tom! |
the jacques |
12/6/2009 12:20:47 PM |
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Happy Birthday Frank!! |
the simms |
12/6/2009 8:48:13 AM |
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The 2009 Ford Ironman World Championship broadcast will air, for the 19th consecutive year on NBC, Dec. 19, 2009, from 4:30 – 6 p.m. ET (check local listings). The telecast will highlight the physical and emotional journey taken by athletes during the renowned 140.6-mile triathlon |
e |
12/5/2009 8:39:46 PM |
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Fingers finally thawed out enough to type... great ride this morning... thanks Kurt for motivating. What a beautiful day to be on the bike. |
Big A |
12/5/2009 5:23:51 PM |
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Help! I missed Gretchen's performance last night (thought it was tonight)... Any other performances than tomorrow afternoon at Oak Harbor high school? |
k |
12/5/2009 1:13:08 PM |
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yes, ws100 is true. i just wanted to make sure that it wasn't the other matt simms...yes, there are 2 ultrarunners with the same name. i think the other maybe sims. anyway, checked the inbox and have confirmation. maybe we should play the real lottery$$! |
erin |
12/5/2009 11:16:40 AM |
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stretch and core (yoga-influenced) gathering Monday 6:30. Megan and Brian's (apartment above the garage: Heidi's former spot). Everyone welcome. Bring: mat, water, small blanket, ideas for what you would like to stretch/do. Plan for an hour. |
kristan |
12/5/2009 10:29:37 AM |
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Looks like Matt's got a race to train for. Keep your fingers crossed for Muk's Michelle Halsne to get picked too. As of now she's not on this list but the lottery is still ongoing. |
Bobo |
12/5/2009 9:58:03 AM |
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Speaking of Gretchen, she hasn't exactly been forthcoming with this information, but I believe her debut performance with the WICA Conservatory Choir is this evening at SW High School. Performance starts at 7:30. Tickets ($20.00 adult/$12.00 youth) available at the door. I'll plan to be in the lobby at about 7:00, if anyone wants to meet me there. |
rosie |
12/4/2009 5:56:53 PM |
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@ Gretchen and any other VFFers running on trails: I tried an insert in my VFF Sprints this morning that took the sting out of little rocks and such that have a high "OUCH" factor. I used a piece of a product called a press blanket we use in printing. Thin but tough, yet flexible, they didn't seem to diminish the feel for the ground, just eased the way sharp objects tend to jab ya. Let me know if you want some to try. |
Bobo |
12/4/2009 3:50:49 PM |
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Thanks John, maybe I'll post it as a new Training Event..."Dumpster Diving". That works. |
Brian |
12/3/2009 4:10:27 PM |
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Brian, the big trash can behind Westcott's in Freeland sometimes has carpet remnants in it. I usually ask up in the store beforehand. That usually demands some climbing skills, so I think it would be okay to post this Information???? |
J de Wit |
12/3/2009 11:04:37 AM |
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Re: stretching night...I prefer Tuesdays since I go to Pilates Monday nights. But since I go to Pilates, I get quite of bit of stretching in, so if Monday nights work for most, then go for it. |
krista |
12/3/2009 10:22:33 AM |
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The end of the season is close or already past for many of us so let's have an end of season DSR party! We (Beth and Kurt) are hosting at our house on East Harbor Rd on Sunday the 20th. It is a potluck starting at 5:00 PM. Bring your stories, prevarications, pictures and mementos of the season and share your goals and good vibes. We hope to see you all there. Directions to be posted in the events. |
Kurt J |
12/3/2009 8:21:29 AM |
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Happy Birthday Kurt J! |
kristan |
12/3/2009 7:09:56 AM |
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Sorry for using this site for a non athletics related topic. But, does anyone have any clean carpet scraps I can have to use for a cat scratch post? I suppose chasing the cat away from the furniture involves athletics in some way. |
Brian |
12/3/2009 7:06:27 AM |
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Damon, you are amazing! |
k |
12/2/2009 10:29:31 PM |
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stretching night is an informal gathering to do stretches, core work -- yoga-like, but very flexible plan, depending on what folks need or want. Monday 6:30. Amanda does teach yoga at Island Pilates on Tues. at 6:15.... |
k'stan |
12/2/2009 10:29:03 PM |
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Just found out my brother Damon did Cozumel with an E coli infection and fever. which explains the 10 minute transitions. he wasn't going to race, but had to go get his bike out of the lot before the start... and one thing led to another. Those crazy triathletes!! |
B |
12/2/2009 7:26:52 PM |
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So what is "stretching night"? I am intrigued. Thanks for all of the updates and links on the festive runs this weekend. I'll be happy to catch a glimpse of the elf! |
annabet |
12/2/2009 6:36:24 PM |
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I won't be able to make it to stretching on monday nights. Work till 9 =( |
Heidi |
12/2/2009 11:23:11 AM |
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I cant join you for a ride today as I am toiling away mightily in the land of cars and holiday shoppers, but it lifts mys spirits to hear that someone is riding on Whidbey Island. Have fun! |
david welton |
12/2/2009 9:45:43 AM |
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Kristan and I are meetinging at the Half Link at noon. We'd love more company. |
Arlene |
12/2/2009 9:39:40 AM |
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It's a beautiful day and I would love a mid-day ride. When and where? call 221-0301 |
kristan |
12/2/2009 8:41:14 AM |
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stretching night: I have been in contact with some folks who can't make it Tuesday night. Megan and Brian have graciously offered to do it Monday night, if need be. Anyone else with a preference for one over the other? (Currently: Monday night at 6:30pm). |
k'stan |
12/1/2009 10:57:22 PM |
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Here is the site for the Jingle Trail Run at Ft Ebey. http://centralwhidbeychamber.com/JingleTrailRunandWalk.html Also, anyone up for an Arlene-paced (slow-ish!) bike ride mid-day-ish tomorrow? Its supposed to be another nice day. |
Arlene |
12/1/2009 7:44:00 PM |
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I tried to put it in the Training Event but it did take. So the Elf Chase is at the Park &rec cntr aka Castle Park pre-reg at 9:00 run 10:00am. Cost is $25.00 that will get you a shirt but not on race day. I will get it to you. Lots of prizes for the top3 adult finisher top 3 kid finisher, if you can catch the elf and pull a flag from them you will have a special prize waiting for you under the tree. A Prize for best costume Adult/Kid And this does benefit the LMS-PTSA and the teacher grant program. So thank you in advance for your support. |
kelly and Jordan |
12/1/2009 3:44:51 PM |
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i know who you are, little elf (1:46:20). |
DNS |
12/1/2009 12:29:13 PM |
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Catch me! Catch me if you can - and you will! |
one of the elves |
12/1/2009 10:45:45 AM |
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http://sw.schoolwires.net/lms/cwp/view.asp?A=3&Q=278120 here is the link to the registration page, annabet. check in at 9 am, race at 1000. |
erin |
11/30/2009 11:23:48 PM |
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Would someone mind posting the times and locations again for the two 5Ks this weekend - I am most interested in the Elf Run (benefiting the middle school?) that Kelly posted a while back. Thanks! |
Annabet |
11/30/2009 11:01:09 PM |
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Congrats on the Seattle finishes - wow!! There are two local 5K's this weekend - Sat at Ft Ebey is the Jingle Trail Run and Sun is the Elf Run in Langley. |
Arlene |
11/30/2009 10:12:58 PM |
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To endure is: 1. To carry on through, despite hardships. 2. To suffer patiently without yielding. That pretty much sums it up for me. Endurance sports = suffering. And, of course, kind of liking it. Way to go all who ran on Sunday, what a perfect day for a run. |
Brian |
11/30/2009 8:00:52 PM |
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Congrats to those who survive and flourish; birthdays, races, workouts, flu, holidays, life. Thanks to you who lead and light the way, and thanks to those who cheer and support. ~~Some of you know Lynnette Richmann and my brother, Damon-Who-Walks, from this year’s Ironman Cd’A. They also did Ironman Canada at the end of August, and just yesterday, the inaugural Ironman Cozumel. Here is a trip report. ~Damon pre-race: No baggage trouble. Continental didn't even blink. No charge! Airplane landing gear trouble in Houston. Switched planes. Left late. Coz is great. Bikes went together perfectly. Meeting people from around the world. Our hotel is in the perfect spot, two blocks from the finish line, two blocks from the main town, overlooking the ocean and the Ironman run. Current too strong to swim against. Hope it gets better. Many people can't swim it. Some bad jellyfish stings on legs, face, and arms. Will try petroleum jelly as a barrier. Saltwater chafing in armpits nowhere near skinsuit. Practice swim again in the morning.
Biking here is a blast. Route is flat, flat, flat. Lynnette hit a piece of coral that punctured her tire and tube. We used the technique you told be about, a dollar bill. Made it 20 miles back. We'll get a new tire at the IM village tomorrow. Lynnette has holes in two of her tubes. She needs 650c with 40mm stems, village only has 60mm, too long for Hed3. One shop promises two 40mm tomorrow, so she'll be good to go. Storm blew in and caught us on our bikes. Three foot deep water in street. Drain on balcony got blocked and flooded room, leaking into lobby below. Solved problem. We were bailing water in the storm. Hotel staff grateful. ~~Lynette post race: This was a very difficult race. A few days before, the weather was awful, with high winds and very strong current. They cancelled the swim practice because the weather was so bad. If it would have hit on race day, the swim, and probably the bike, would have been impossible.
However, on race day, the swim was really great. The water was perfectly warm. Crystal clear. You could see everyone, just like a pool. With a bit of a following current on the long stretch, it made for very fast swim times. The bike was flat, which coupled with the constant wind, meant you had to keep pressure on the pedals the entire time. Made for a very hard course. Many people said it was the hardest Ironman bike they had ever done. I got off the bike, and my legs were thrashed. Also, my feet hurt from constant pressure on the pedals. This made running very hard. I walked the last 7 miles, which seemed to last forever. The run could have also been easy and fast, if the bike had not killed people. There were a bunch of DNF's; more than I have seen in other races. ~~Brandon: Athlete tracker indicates they finished together at 14:48. |
Brandon Henry |
11/30/2009 1:32:22 PM |
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Rosie, you missed one well-placed cheering section, not because you weren't paying attention but because one member was running in your race.Manned and womanned by Nina and Charlie, they appeared just at that crucial moment when the voice of settling was winning the suffering argument. It must be the intuition of a coach that lead you to believe I might be considering stopping for a latte. Or you were just a convenient hallucination. Also huge thanks to Erin and Pam for seeing me at my most crippled and desperate and congratulating me anyway . |
2:59:07 |
11/30/2009 11:26:25 AM |
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A big thanks to Sheila, too! I was only picturing the people I saw at the end. It was wonderful to have someone cheering loudly during that last endless mile. Did I miss anyone else? |
rosie |
11/30/2009 8:42:45 AM |
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An escalator... there's an idea, or maybe just a moving sidewalk. In the half marathon the hills are moved up to mile 7, and I have to say that I don't like them there much either. I can't imagine encountering them at mile 20, though, so big, happy, I'm in awe of you congrats to Frank and Curt. Also, there's nothing like being greeted by the warm hugs and smiling faces of your friends, so thank you Erin, Pam, Megan, Lila and Adeline for being there to cheer! |
rosie |
11/29/2009 8:40:44 PM |
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Congrats to all the seattle half and full marathoners!!! Thanks for the update, erin. Also: way to go Laura Reed, Carolyn Davidson and anyone else we missed! Inspirational, you all. Can't wait to hear all your stories. |
kristan |
11/29/2009 7:42:29 PM |
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Congratulations to all the Seattle Half and Full Marathoners! Great day for racing for sure. Of note, yes, Frank broke 3 hours on that tough course, woohoo (still cheering for ya), Curt back in action after a 4 year hiatus, Candace ran her first marathon and she picked hilly Seattle, way to go! Molly, PRd by 12 minutes, Brian completed his longest run with a PR of 1:43 and Rosie continues to pound out a hard core 1:46. Can't find results so Charlie post your story! And hats off to Elizabeth Donnolly for completing the children's marathon again this year...like mother like daughter! Anyone I missed? |
Erin |
11/29/2009 7:02:42 PM |
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The weather couldn't have been better, not a snowflake in sight, the people of Seattle were jolly, especially those not running, but the hills... somebody must do something about those hills. Maybe move them to mile 6 or something. An escalator would be nice. Thanks for the shout-outs you guys. It. means a lot. The only reason I ran as fast as I did was so that I could get home to wish John a happy birthday. Happy Birthday John! Go easy on them candles. |
Edgecliff fans of the Blackdog |
11/29/2009 6:38:35 PM |
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Great Job Frank! and the rest of the racers!!!
Happy Birthday Johnny boy!!!!!!! |
kelly |
11/29/2009 3:14:24 PM |
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Congratulations to Frank for cracking the 3 hour mark! |
david welton |
11/29/2009 2:42:04 PM |
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Happy Birthday, Tsunami! |
no wake here |
11/29/2009 10:26:37 AM |
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FAMILY |
11/29/2009 9:01:43 AM |
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY JOHNNY D.!! |
THE STRINGER |
11/29/2009 9:01:03 AM |
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Seattle Racers staying downtown tonight... anyone want to meet up for dinner around 7pm? Mail me reed_laura at the usual whidbey extension. I'm staying at the Westin and running the half. Good luck to all! |
Laura |
11/28/2009 12:46:10 PM |
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Following is a Seattle Times link to an article about Bob Dolphin, an 80 year old guy who runs lots of marathons. He and his wife are the race directors for the Yakima River Canyon marathon a great, fairly non-commercial, runner-friendly marathon. I've done it twice. Only problems is it is 2-3 weeks after Chuckanut. http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/othersports/2010365123_marathon27.html |
Arlene |
11/27/2009 8:15:23 PM |
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Tired of your own leftovers? Potluck, Saturday, 5pm, Kristan's. Bring 'em. |
B & K |
11/27/2009 11:59:10 AM |
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Tuesdays at 6:30...That is except the third Tuesday of each month. (oops, how could I forget about the S. Whidbey Parks and Aquatics Foundation Board meetings???) |
kristan |
11/27/2009 11:12:16 AM |
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anybody up for a bike ride today/ |
david welton |
11/27/2009 9:12:57 AM |
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I am interested in the Tuesday night yoga also. |
Arlene |
11/26/2009 6:15:54 PM |
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Thank you for for the "catch-ups" this morning. I am thankful to be able to run, and to run with such great, kind,patient friends. |
Arlene |
11/26/2009 6:14:38 PM |
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what time tuesday nights...sounds great!! |
erin |
11/26/2009 12:00:16 PM |
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sorry to miss the turkey trot!!! sounds like fun. I am going to be leading (not really "teaching") yoga style stretching, core work etc. at Megan's on Tuesday nights. Everyone welcome. Likely starting Dec 8. Let me know if there is something you want/need out of your stretches. Good way to prevent injuries and get together in the off-season... |
krissy |
11/26/2009 9:30:03 AM |
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Sorry for late notice but the mtn. bike ride is canceled. |
Ed |
11/26/2009 8:47:06 AM |
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Arlene, coming from Freeland, go over Goss Lake Rd and when it hits Lone Lake, go straigt onto Keller. Park down by the Edgewood entrance across from the Putney farm. There will be 2 big cement barriers. |
erin |
11/26/2009 8:37:33 AM |
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Happy Thanksgiving to all. We do have so much to be thankful for. And what a special bonus / blessing it is to be able to participate in these silly things we do when many can't. As I head out to run in the mud and rain this morning I will remind myself have a smile on my soul and enjoy every second. @ Gretchen: Talked to Ted about some work related stuff (we print reps tend to do that... everybody needs printing sometime). Probably try for a clinic after the new years. VFF's still hurt the toe that hit a root and am relegated to shoes still. I did play around with an idea last night. Our printing presses use a "blanket" which is a thin but tough piece of material rubber on one side and material on the other about 5mm thick. I cut out a shape to fit inside my VFF's as a rock shield. Preliminary tests of walking around on nuts and screws on the garage floor were very promising. Hopefully I can stand wearing them for running in again soon and give this a trial in some rocky terrain. Stay tuned... |
Bobo |
11/26/2009 7:59:31 AM |
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ok so I haven't done this trail run for a couple years - where is the best place to park and where do I go from there? |
Arlene |
11/25/2009 10:11:33 PM |
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I' will be there around 8:30 for a quick jot down the turkey lane. |
kelly |
11/25/2009 9:37:34 PM |
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Bobo- count me in on any Barefoot Ted clinics. How did you meet him? |
gretchen |
11/25/2009 9:17:27 PM |
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I am definitely up for a trail run on Thanksgiving. 9:00 works for me, though I could easily go earlier, if needed. |
rosie |
11/25/2009 9:08:53 AM |
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I haven't done a group trail run in a long time. That sounds great! |
Frazer |
11/24/2009 10:58:14 PM |
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I would love an TG morning run, if you don't mind a slower person... |
Arlene |
11/24/2009 10:02:29 PM |
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Anyone up for a trot before the turkey? I was thinking around 9 in the woods. If you need it earlier, let me know as I am open to anytime as long as I get to run with some friends before I head off to Seattle. |
Challis |
11/24/2009 8:01:56 PM |
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Dan, don't know if it would help, but I've been getting a lot of great info on training and injury treatment from Pete Magill's website: http://petemagill.blogspot.com/ He's dealt with a lot of foot problems himself and has some good excercises and stretches to deal with them. Pete is a coach and elite runner, who is the oldest American to run a 5K under 15:00 (14:48 at age 47). He's also a member of the infamous Fluffy Bunnies Running Club. |
Frazer |
11/24/2009 12:40:38 PM |
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I know this is a bit off subject, sort of, I am 'running' into town tomorrow AM to IKEA. Got room for three. TJ'S and/or Costco possible. Leave after Masters Swim w/o , back by 3pm. Want to at least qualify for HOV. Call me. JdW |
Johnny d. |
11/24/2009 10:37:06 AM |
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I just had a nice talk with Barefoot Ted. He now lives in Seattle and does "Barefootin'" clinics. Might be interesting to get a group together and go see the guy. Hmmmmm? He's thinking of running C-nut too. |
Bobo |
11/23/2009 4:32:23 PM |
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So are the Nike Frees anywhere close to being as minimalist as the VFFs? They seem like a streamlined version of the Pegasus or some other cushioned shoe in their line.
My feet, by the way, are horrendous looking - according to Alix, anyway. Just wait until I become an ultrarunner like the rest of you and have my toenails surgically removed . . . |
Dan (Muk) |
11/23/2009 3:40:40 PM |
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1) Hope the appearance of Dans feet doesn't change. Kayla thinks his are really good lookin'. 2) It's not foot bruising, just very intense deep tissue shiatsu. |
Bobo |
11/23/2009 2:35:02 PM |
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I asked Fairhaven Runners if the thicker soles on the Trek model would compromise flexibility and therefore the purpose VFF's. They said they have the same slices in the sole that provide flexibility in the other models. They said they are slightly stiffer,but not as much as you might think. They do help with foot bruising on rocky trails. |
Frazer |
11/23/2009 1:45:00 PM |
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Yep, gonna give the VFFs a go. I thought Bob was crazy at first, but after reading all the reviews, chapter 25 in "Born to Run," listening to Bob rave about them, etc., I'm convinced I have weak feet, and maybe I could get back to running again if I get a pair. If so, I will owe you forever, Bob. My feet always hurt, and I ALWAYS wear shoes. I hop (or limp) out of bed most days and immediately put my feet in running shoes. I take them off when I go to bed. I've been going without shoes the last few days, and it's not too comfortable, but hopefully they'll get stronger. My plan is to wear the VFFs all day every day, and then maybe try some runs in them once cyclocross is over. If you haven't read "Born to Run," find a copy. Great book! It surely will get you thinking about shoes, if nothing else. |
Dan (Muk) |
11/23/2009 11:32:35 AM |
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Great swim meet everyone. We were treated to a fellow who broke the 400IM world record!! Our team did a great job. Thanks coach K for all of your inpsiration and work to get us all there. |
kristan |
11/22/2009 9:28:41 PM |
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Happy Birthday, Blake! Sorry to have missed the birthday mud-run this morning. Hope the rest of your day was just as fun. You inspire many of us DSR-ers.
Count me in that number as well. |
kristan |
11/22/2009 9:26:15 PM |
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Happy Birthday Blake~ I still remember the first time I met you. It was before we moved down to Freeland, andit was out on North Bluff Rd/ Houston Rd. I remember you had a new yellow bike and bike shoes, and could ride to match the cool gear. I was very impressed. Still am. |
Arlene |
11/22/2009 8:12:37 PM |
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Happy Birthday Blake. You're an inspiration. |
Ron and Gretchen |
11/22/2009 4:26:08 PM |
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Happy Birthday, Blake! Glad you came out on the rainy, muddy run today and ran 66 minutes!! Cheers to you! |
erin |
11/22/2009 2:04:44 PM |
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@ Arlene: Vibram's site only shows the Trek in men's. The smallest size is a 40, which is = to a women's 11 - ish. Funny they don't have them for the ladies... yet. I've run trails in my Sprints and it's sometimes tough going when the trail gets rocky. I was trying to figure out how to put a rock shield in them and if I find something I'll let you know. Thor just finished chapter 25 and is in the market for some VFFs now. |
bobo |
11/22/2009 11:16:43 AM |
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So Bob, do you know if the VFF's are coming out with a women's version of the KSO Trek's? I'm pondering getting a pair, but would like to get some compatible with trail running. Just pulled my new 1 up bike trainer out of the box, so gotta watch the pennies...report on how it rides tomorrow! |
Arlene |
11/21/2009 10:00:40 PM |
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REVOLUTION is playing their last home game today at 2:00 and the soccer complex! pretty exciting come cheer on the local boys! |
kelly and Jordan |
11/21/2009 10:00:12 AM |
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5k Elf Chase run/walk is December 6th at 10:00 at the south whidby park and rec we will be doing the Chum Run course. YEA! you can print out your registration by go to www.sw.webnet.edu and look to the LHS click on Langley Middle School and it will be listed on the RHS. Thanks for supporting LMS- PTSA the$$$ will go for Teacher Grants. I know the deadline for a Shirt was today however if you would give me sizes I could get them for you all. I know someone... Just let me know, our own Pam/Frank designed the elf, too cute! |
kelly |
11/20/2009 3:36:36 PM |
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Rosie, you can qualify at Seattle, don't let those hills get in your way! Ron, that book has kept me up too late these past few nights :) I got a great copy of it at an awesome bookstore in Bellingham, it is an editor's copy of an unproofed version, it is soft bound and only cost me 8 bucks! On another note, the girls and I are going to have pick up soccer this Sunday at 12:45 at the upper fields off of Langley Road. Anyone is welcome to come and play. |
Challis |
11/20/2009 3:12:46 PM |
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Awesome Bobo. As soon as I can shake these orthotics I'm gettin' me some. |
Ron (Tarahumara wanna be) |
11/20/2009 12:46:47 PM |
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Check out the new VFF's. With a more aggressive tread and a rock shield (yeah!) looks like these would be the ticket for trail running. http://www.kayakshed.com/prod/vibram-five-fingers-mens-kso-trek.cfm?Sale=0&BrandID=16 |
Bobo |
11/20/2009 8:10:26 AM |
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Thanks for the suggestion Frazer - we just signed up for Running Times too. |
Ron |
11/18/2009 9:10:56 PM |
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Looks like we have until January 31, to run a qualifying time (if only Seattle were not quite so hilly...), or hope we get lucky with the lottery. |
rosie |
11/18/2009 8:59:50 PM |
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New York is AWESOME! I second New York! |
kr |
11/18/2009 8:08:45 PM |
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Let's try for New York! |
pam |
11/18/2009 7:28:14 PM |
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New flash -11/13/2009
REGISTRATION FOR THE 2010 BOSTON MARATHON HAS CLOSED. This from the Boston Marathon website! Can you believe it? 2011 anyone? |
rosie |
11/18/2009 5:25:43 PM |
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Matt, thanks for the analysis. That's what I was hoping to hear. Running Times has been spamming me with a $1 per issue subscription. A good deal if the mags any good, and sounds like it is. Thanks. |
Frazer |
11/17/2009 9:53:58 PM |
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Frazer - RW is generally more rec focused and aimed at mass consumption - typical running article says "don't increase your training mileage more than 10% per week" and the typical article is as likely to be about some runner chef's killer ceviche recipe as it is to be about running. RT is much more focused on actual running - the typical running article might talk about why you should use the Kenyan example to convince yourself you too can train three times per day and the typical articles are much more likely to be about training plans, race tactics, actual race reports, racer profiles, etc. than they are to be about travel or weight loss. Even further to the hardcore runner and running fan end of the spectrum? Track & Field News. Get a copy of that when you're at SJJ next time and you'll find it to be a very, very interesting read. It's pure reporting on running - pro, college, and prep. Barely even a mention of a training plan. An article on food or travel? Yeah right. |
Matt |
11/17/2009 8:30:52 PM |
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Does anyone subsribe to "Running Times" magazine? I want to know how it compares to "Runner's World". |
Frazer |
11/17/2009 12:32:12 PM |
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Free Barracuda Medalist Standard swim googles. These fancy "positive pressure" goggles don't fit me... for round eyes rather than almond shaped eyes. I will have them at AM Masters Mon and Fri this week. Take them off my hands please! |
Laura |
11/14/2009 3:29:23 PM |
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Wow, what a fun ride that was this morning!! Many thanks! |
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11/14/2009 2:02:54 PM |
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come out to the soccer complex at 2:30 the RELOVUTION is playing, It will be another exciting game. appendicitis surgery won't keep me away!!!! |
kelly |
11/14/2009 11:24:20 AM |
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Hooray!! See ya at 8:30!! If the weather is good I will fly RC for one or two batteries from the soccer fields at 7:45. Check here at 7 AM. Fly then ride!! Cool!!! What a great way to start the weekend! |
david welton |
11/13/2009 7:24:45 PM |
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Looks like it will be nice tomorrow morning. Let's ride from the Middle School. We'll regroup at intersections to accommodate different paces. See you there. |
Ron |
11/13/2009 7:11:18 PM |
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darn, i hate to miss a road ride but this is a friday i have to work! Have fun Ron! |
david welton |
11/13/2009 11:44:44 AM |
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Kinda last minute, but weather is clearing so let's go ride at 1pm. See above |
Ron |
11/13/2009 11:43:12 AM |
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Road ride, maxwelton beach, 3 pm, 30 minutes from now. |
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11/12/2009 2:26:51 PM |
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Here's an interview with Mike Sayenko from Seattle who ran a 2:16 at the NY Marathon. He was also the youngest qualifier at the Olympic Trials (age 22). A rising star from Seattle, pretty cool. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cdHNGGkUKU4 |
Frazer |
11/12/2009 12:40:46 PM |
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We will be biking/running tonight. |
Ed's event planner |
11/12/2009 12:35:14 PM |
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Yes, the Track is officially 6P to 7P. And if you didn't know already, it's the place to be. |
Matt |
11/12/2009 11:38:53 AM |
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track night officially starts at 6pm, but last week they'd already run 2 miles by then. |
Brandon |
11/12/2009 11:33:50 AM |
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Running under the lights tonight at the track. I think it's at 6:30. Ed, Are you mountain biking tonight? |
Ron |
11/12/2009 10:53:16 AM |
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A new mission for the Marina, cater to swimmers not just boaters. Swimmers with trail shoes...I'll vote for that! PS. Thanks for the great run/coffee this AM. |
Arlene |
11/11/2009 8:09:51 PM |
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Formal congrats to our Granola Boy. Finally, someone will sit in a Port Commissioner's seat who has actually waded into the waters of the Marina, freestyled his way over to Camano just to get a good look at the marina from that side, then hammered back for good measure just to get a feel for what it's like for a ship captain to make his or her way into our fair harbor. Someone who's waded into the waters of Clintonia only to swim out a ways (okay, 2.4 miles) to get a good look at the approaches to Whidbey, the shipping lanes, and the ferry landing on the other side. And if you read about the missions of the Port District, those are the things you're supposed to know something about. Our Granola Boy does, from intensely personal experience. Must have been the trail shoes. |
Matt |
11/10/2009 9:30:41 PM |
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The Westin hotel is offering group rates of $150, regardless of the room, for the half marathon. Not cheap, but better than their normal price of $325. The deal ends tonight at midnight. (206) 728-1000 |
Brian |
11/10/2009 3:18:16 PM |
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Aaron, thanks for speaking up about the pool contamination. I'm surprised IAC reacted that way. Obviously they did not want to inconvenience people. |
Frazer |
11/10/2009 12:59:16 PM |
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Yeah, Frazer!! You are inspiring just like the rest of the group! |
erin |
11/9/2009 7:24:33 PM |
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Sorry to hear Otter has been missing, Brandon. I know how it feels. And congratulations to Frazer for finishing in the money, literaly, and winning his age group at the cross-country regionals. I'm starting to feel inspired and looking forward to a new season. |
Kurt J |
11/9/2009 3:26:34 PM |
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Kristan & I are going to see Julie & Julia at the Clyde this Thursday, 11/12. Come join us! We're meeting on line at 7:00pm. And I am available for dinner before the film, but sadly, Kristan isn't. LMK if you want to join me for dinner. |
Krista |
11/9/2009 2:48:27 PM |
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Ran in the USATF Regional Cross Country Championships today at Woodland Park with my 60+ East Side Runners team. No other 60+ men's team there (again), so we won by default. It was very inspiring to be in an event with some of the best NW runners like Mark Mandi, Uli Steidil, etc. |
Frazer |
11/8/2009 10:34:40 PM |
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Otter the cat has been missing for several days from Brandon's house. Condolences to B*. So hard to lose your wee housemate. |
k |
11/8/2009 2:17:06 PM |
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Running from my house in ? half hour... for an hour? if anyone is interested. Then off lift weights... |
kristan |
11/8/2009 2:14:15 PM |
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Sorry I missed you Rosie - I came through Keller at 8:30 then to Goldsmith at 8:45. |
Ron |
11/8/2009 10:05:10 AM |
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Anyone running this morning? I guess I'm going to head over to the trails at the usual 8:45 time and see if anyone else turns up. |
rosie |
11/8/2009 8:07:31 AM |
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Disturbing: Swimming at the IAC pool today 3:45pm. Child has an accident (totally understandable). Staff evacuates the pool (great job). 5 minutes later staff receives call from "the higher ups" and re-opens the pool because there was "no visible sign of contamination in the water" (Horrible). After highly encouraging the staff at the front desk to close the pool (as is normal procedure for this type of incident) they repeated the same reason for keeping it open... "no visible sign of contamination". Disturbing. I wont be swimming in that pool any time soon. |
Aaron |
11/7/2009 4:42:38 PM |
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Thanks for the the help re. trainers - I'm on the lookout for one, let me know if you know of a good deal. It doesn't have to be new, my wheels are 700's, frame is 54cm. |
Arlene |
11/7/2009 10:25:26 AM |
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Of course Kurt has a Kurt Kinetic. I also have a Kinetic, very quiet, easy fit for my 650's and they are very durable. Kinetics are fluid trainers but the connection between the flywheel and the resistance unit is magnetic, not mechanical. This allows Kurt to make a nice sealed resistance unit that won't leak. |
Bobo |
11/6/2009 8:13:41 AM |
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I have a Kinetic fluid trainer. It is quiet and I like the resistance mechanism. You shift gears for more resistance. It's pretty heavy which means it is robust. The only downside is that my bike doesn't sit exactly square in the frame. This can be an issue with many trainers. |
Kurt J |
11/6/2009 7:35:24 AM |
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Arlene: I looked on ebay. I bought a minoura mag trainer and am very pleased. ($50!) I have 650c wheels, so I had to ask/research to make sure my bike would fit. I don't know much about different trainers types, just had asked about folks' favorites and found Ed's pick on ebay. fluid trainers are quiet, but this particular mad trainer is great. Good luck. |
kristan |
11/6/2009 4:49:23 AM |
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congratulations david and georgia!! we wish them much happiness! |
the simms |
11/5/2009 7:38:54 PM |
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My son, Nathan, announced his engagement to Raanveig Aamodt, from Norway, tonight |
david welton |
11/5/2009 6:53:02 PM |
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Don't overlook a set of rollers. I think it has a higher fun-factor than the other kind. I have a set you can try for week or a month. |
Peter |
11/5/2009 5:38:09 PM |
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Arlene, Talk to Kristan. She just bought one. We just got a Cycleops fluid2 and are happy with it so far. |
Ron |
11/5/2009 5:36:07 PM |
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i have used a Cateye Cyclosimulator. It has a fan to mimic the effect of wind on your speed. You can disable the fan for a quieter workout. You set your own road bike onto this device, so there are no fitting issues, and you can vary the resistance from the saddle to mimic any grade. It is good for steady efforts and a variety of interval workouts. 20 to 30 minutes is equal to about 40 or 50 on the road, as you never coast or let up. They used to be about 300 bucks. You can look at mine if you want. |
david welton |
11/5/2009 3:38:11 PM |
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i have used a Cateye Cyclosimulator. It has a fan to mimic the effect of wind on your speed. You can disable the fan for a quieter workout. You set your own road bike onto this device, so there are no fitting issues, and you can vary the resistance from the saddle to mimic any grade. It is good for steady efforts and a variety of interval workouts. 20 to 30 minutes is equal to about 40 or 50 on the road, as you never coast or let up. They used to be about 300 bucks. You can look at mine if you want. |
david welton |
11/5/2009 3:38:09 PM |
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I'm planning a Double Bluff swim tomorrow (Thursday) at around 9:00, all are welcome! |
Cassandra |
11/4/2009 7:50:27 PM |
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I am thinking about getting a bike trainer. Any thoughts, advice about what to get, or not, what to look out for...Thanks |
Arlene |
11/4/2009 7:34:45 PM |
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Local running 2010 calendar has a familiar face in the crowd. http://www.pbase.com/gtach/image/118402194 |
Bobo |
11/4/2009 4:10:43 PM |
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Road bike from the flying/soccer field at 8:30 |
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11/4/2009 6:31:54 AM |
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YOU GO GRANOLA BOY!!!!!!!!!!!! MUST BE THE TRAIL SHOES!!!!!!!!!!!!!! |
Matt |
11/3/2009 8:12:34 PM |
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ouch |
pillow hugger |
11/3/2009 8:29:36 AM |
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I swam at double bluff yesterday and other than being on the windy side of the island it was great. With good gear the only thing that was cold was my face. I'm going to try to do a sound swim a couple times a week, let me know if anybody wants to join. |
Cassandra |
11/3/2009 6:12:10 AM |
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I need spellcheck! |
Pat B. |
10/31/2009 1:48:02 PM |
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Goss Lake 52.5 this morning, so will give it go. The rough plan is to run twice around the lake (3 X if you're fast) which is 1.5 miles each loop at 9:30, suit up and hit the water around 10. I'm hoping to swim across and back from the Roses which is about 1/3 mile. The hot tub is on for after! Even if you just want to run then jump in (which may be all I do) come and join. 4747 Lakeside It's just a few driveways down if you turn right onto Lakeside from Pintail. email fetch@whidbey.com if you have any questions. I can't make this scroll back to check..Did I say this is for tomorrow, Sunday. Don't forget to set clocks back, and have a scary Haloween all you ghosties and goblins. |
Pat B. |
10/31/2009 1:46:07 PM |
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we doing the swim or we not doing the swim.
that is the question
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itching for sum rubba |
10/31/2009 1:44:33 PM |
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Going to the track early tomorrow if anyone's interested |
Matt |
10/30/2009 11:01:46 PM |
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I missed all the wires, sorry. Belated Bday best wishes to Gretchen and Frazer. Goss Lake was 55 on Monday, 52 today, so it's right on the cusp. With the mild temps today and tomorow it could hold. Will put out the final word Saturday for Sunday swim. |
Pat B. |
10/30/2009 2:08:46 PM |
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Cross Country Regional meet at the HS tomorrow. Teams from all over will be running and the meet will determine who competes in the state meet. email Jay Freundlich if you want to help out. include the time you'd be available (if not for the whole event) so he can put you in a spot... Jay Freundlich: bjfre-at-whidbey-dot-com |
kathy |
10/30/2009 9:38:06 AM |
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Happy Happy Birthday Frazer! Hope it was a great one and many more! |
kelly |
10/30/2009 9:02:03 AM |
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I did not make it under the wire, but it's good to celebrate for more than one day, right? Happy Birthday Gretchen and Frazer! |
rosie |
10/29/2009 7:52:34 AM |
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slippin' in under the wire...Happy Birthday Gretchen and Frazer!! Cheers to a fun filled year! |
The Simms |
10/28/2009 11:48:26 PM |
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Gretchen, I hope you ran up to the top of Mt. Baker today in your VFF's to celebrate our mutual birthdays. |
Frazer |
10/28/2009 9:48:03 PM |
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Happy Birthday Frazer. It is a great day to share with you! |
gretchen |
10/28/2009 9:22:32 PM |
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Pie all around! Happy birthday Gretchen and Frazer. |
p and f and p |
10/28/2009 6:39:41 PM |
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Happy Birthday Gretchen! |
Heidi |
10/28/2009 12:06:45 PM |
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Happy Birthday to both Frazer and Gretchen!!! Have a wonderful day! |
kristan |
10/28/2009 10:24:29 AM |
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kayakshed.com stocks a lot of VFFs. Very customer service oriented folk. And UPS ground from them in Portland gets them here in one day. I've logged abut 18 miles this week in my VFF Sprints, 11 of that on trails without socks through mud and streams and didn't seem to mind the dirt and mud. I did use some Injinji's this morning on our St. Andrews run for the warmth factor.
Happy Birthday to Gretchen! |
Bobo |
10/28/2009 8:14:11 AM |
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El Caballo Blanco gave a talk and slide show at SRC last week... |
el burro roto |
10/27/2009 11:11:16 PM |
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Arlene, I got the Vibram 5 Fingers KSO (Keep Stuff Out) from Fairhaven. We called all around and they are the only ones that have any in stock, plus they are super nice. REI is sold out and aren't getting any until spring. You can order them on-line from REI but you really should try them on for size and REI doesn't have the KSO's which have a mesh top to KSO! Call Fairhaven before you go up to see what sizes they have in stock. |
Gretchen |
10/27/2009 9:34:58 PM |
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Gretchen, what design did you get and where? The web site lists both REI (downtown) and Fairhaven Runners. |
Arlene |
10/27/2009 7:46:30 PM |
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Here’s a link to an excellent NY Times article about “Born to Run” and the scientific evidence that humans evolved as endurance runners. It has a good photo of Tarahumara motion control shoes. http://www.nytimes.com/2009/10/27/health/27well.html
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Frazer |
10/27/2009 10:22:38 AM |
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I thought the information on barefoot running was interesting too. I bought a pair of Vibram Five Fingers and am really liking them. I find that they are really nice to run in. First time out I did 40 minutes after not going barefoot for years and boy was I stiff the next day. He has a lot of interesting information in the book. |
gretchen |
10/26/2009 8:11:25 PM |
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Re: Gretchen's post: I'm really liking this book, especially the chapter 25 discourse on shoes. I've been running barefoot a little for years, and in Vibram Five Fingers for a couple of years now and Ch. 25 rang so true with me. As an anecdote, my left knee's been troublesome this year, especially after long days. Ran 3 hours on mostly trails Saturday and had that tender knee. Then yesterday ran about 6 on the trails in VFF's and darn if it didn't feel better. |
Bobo |
10/26/2009 9:23:52 AM |
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ditto! longest run i have done since june! |
erin |
10/25/2009 11:13:18 PM |
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Thanks all for a fun trail run today! |
Challis |
10/25/2009 7:36:24 PM |
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Water temp Gos Lake 55, so still do-able. Will check next Saturday. If it holds at or above 52/53 will plan a swim! We have use of the Roses hot tub and could run a couple of laps around the lake for warm up beforhand. Cross your fingers! |
Pat B. |
10/25/2009 4:05:52 PM |
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I suspect that Ron and I are way behind but if you have not read Born To Run, it is very good and is available on books on CD from the library for those who spend most of their days commuting. Matt, you will know everyone in it. |
gretchen |
10/25/2009 12:42:39 PM |
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Well, that's part of the fun. First, you have to locate the starting point, then you can join me on a trail run. Couldn't find me this week? Perhaps next week... |
rosie |
10/24/2009 10:32:49 PM |
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Rosie, I am curious as to where Keller and Edgecliff intersect. |
Ed |
10/24/2009 9:49:42 PM |
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Ron forgot to mention that we need rubber chickens too. |
gretchen |
10/24/2009 7:45:29 AM |
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That virtual IM idea is great. For most folks it would take at least 2 and probably more like 3 hours a day of exercise for a week straight to complete it. Working up enough fitness to be able to do the IM distance in a week would be incredible. I'm in full support. |
Ron |
10/23/2009 3:00:16 PM |
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Virtual Ironman?? http://crosscut.com/2009/10/23/recreation/19310/
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10/23/2009 8:02:53 AM |
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And remember - it's still hunting season out in the woods. I think it goes for another week. |
Ron |
10/23/2009 8:00:33 AM |
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Sorry, G and I will be on Orcas at a Halloween wedding! But we do need some help - anyone got any chef's cloths like the checkered pants or coats or maybe a fake knife/cleaver type stuff that we can borrow?? |
Ron |
10/23/2009 7:59:39 AM |
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Hey everyone! Don't forget next Saturday is Halloween and the Simms will be having their annual Halloween Chaos Party! Start time is 6 pm. Hot soup, drinks, and snacks (vegetarian and gluten free options) will be provided. It is best to dress up but ok to come as you are! |
The Simms |
10/22/2009 9:20:16 PM |
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Water temp today @ Goss Lake= 55
My favorite quote from Murakami's book is "Pain is inevitable. Suffering is optional" Maybe this Sunday for a tester swim? |
Pat B. |
10/22/2009 2:52:48 PM |
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Thanks for all the kinds words and thoughts for Ellie, Woo-Woo-Woof! You are all wonderful. |
Kurt and Beth |
10/21/2009 6:07:11 PM |
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Ellie, may you rest in peace, or better yet, chasing squirrels and running trails. Sincere condolences to Beth and Kurt. |
krista |
10/21/2009 9:06:25 AM |
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I'll miss Ellie the Airedale. She was fun to run with and very pretty. |
Peter |
10/20/2009 8:27:31 PM |
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condolences from me |
*B |
10/20/2009 4:32:19 PM |
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Good Dog, Ellie =) |
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10/19/2009 10:31:39 PM |
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oops, previous note from kristan |
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10/19/2009 10:28:07 PM |
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Beth and Kurt. Thank you for letting us know about Ellie. I will remember greeting her while running on the DNR trails or at your place when I would come for salty swims and DSR gatherings. I know you will miss her dearly. Be gentle with yourselves... You loved her well. |
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10/19/2009 10:27:35 PM |
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Kurt and Beth: we are sending love and tail wags your way. Sorry to hear about Ellie--you gave her a wonderful life. |
pam and frank |
10/19/2009 9:11:17 PM |
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Also swam in Goss on Sunday, it was very cold but I think with the right gear it will be doable. I borrowed some gear from my surfer boss and it helped a lot, I wanted to buy some good stuff today at Speedy Reedy only to find when I got there that they are closed on Monday! If anybody else is interested in year round open water swimming, give me a ring, we could have fun and even with the cost of gear it'll probably be cheaper than club and masters dues. |
Cassandra |
10/19/2009 8:44:03 PM |
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Oh Kurt and Beth, I'm so sorry. Ellie was a very good dog and I know how much you must be missing her. |
Pat B. |
10/19/2009 7:03:46 PM |
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Ellie the Airedale reached the end of her last trail yesterday. She was a good running partner most of her life and a loyal companion to the end. She was known by many in the DNR trails. |
Dogless in Freeland |
10/19/2009 6:23:08 PM |
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I checked temp at Goss Lake today. 58 I'm still thinking Nov. 1 as long as it stays above 52 or 53. I still feel cheated from Vancouver where Challis was the only one "lucky" enoug to swim in the 52'53 water. Is the Detroit story CRAZY???? I guess we have to wait until toxicology reports. |
Pat B. |
10/19/2009 5:21:59 PM |
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Cassandra, I thought I had hit the snooze, but when the alarm went off I figured why not. You caught me running toward Peter and Curt for a 30K Sunday morning celebration. Halleluiah! |
Ron |
10/19/2009 2:13:41 PM |
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Face freeze? See, who can argue with eccentric and oddball? Arlene, you did find the quote I was thinking of - the one about the shared bond, not the pitiful dolphins. ;) |
rosie |
10/18/2009 7:39:40 PM |
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Or were you thinking of this part, "Around me people are all dressed the same way...We're like a bunch of pitiful dolphins washed up on the shore, waiting for the tide to come in." |
A |
10/18/2009 7:27:05 PM |
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Went swimming at Goss Lake. It was sunny and beautiful, but no one to distract me from the face freeze. Rosie, so Mr Murakami says triathletes are "unusual", and "their lifestyle is peculiar", "And it would be hard to argue with anyone who labeled them eccentrics and oddballs." (This guy does do triathlons as well as distance running.) Is this the part you were thinking of, "....there's something we share...a warm sort of emotion, like a vague, faintly colored mist over a late-spring peak....for most of the people participating in a triathlon the competitive aspect is less important than the sense of triathlon as a sort of ceremony by which we affirm this shared bond." A ceremony - I like that. |
Arlene |
10/18/2009 7:19:50 PM |
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Cas and others. I am out for the swim this afternoon, situation change.......have fun. |
j.d. |
10/18/2009 8:53:02 AM |
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I just saw someone running by my house that looked suspiciously like Ron, can somebody please explain the idea of Sunday mornings to him? You know, sleep and bacon and stuff like that. |
Cassandra |
10/18/2009 7:56:39 AM |
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Hey trout bait & Cas - I probably can't make swim, but have a big batch of pea soup and a hot fire that I could share with cold water fish. |
jj |
10/18/2009 6:41:47 AM |
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I meant "triathletes". Perhaps you can't be a triathlete until you can spell triathlete. And I thought it was just because I can't swim. ;) |
rosie |
10/17/2009 9:35:31 PM |
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Arlene, I just finished that book last weekend. He has a great quote near the end about the sense that you share with other triathaletes at the start of a race. I think it's the same shared sense at the start of Chuckanut or a marathon, or any crazy thing that you and these other people are about to undertake. I'd put that quote here now, except that I already lent my book to someone! If you like it when you find it, maybe you can post it. |
rosie |
10/17/2009 9:29:48 PM |
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I am going to try and come to Goss Lk for the swim - I was hoping someone would be up for one more. I am reading this book I found at the library (Vote Yes!) called "What I Talk About When I Talk about Running". A quote I really like is "In long distance running the only opponent you have to beat is yourself, the way you used to be." Author is Haruki Murakami. PS. I don't understand hunting when you don't need the food. Two people in my family have been involved in tragic hunting accidents. |
Arlene |
10/17/2009 8:12:20 PM |
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Hey Trout Bait, I was actually planning a solo lake swim tomorrow, thinking nobody else would be up for it. Count me in. You cooking? |
Cassandra |
10/17/2009 6:10:59 PM |
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Hunting season for deer with modern firearms opens today through the 31st. Watch for people in camo gear with orange vests toting shotguns, rifles not allowed in Island County. |
Kurt J |
10/17/2009 5:41:34 PM |
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here is a tip: six apples per pie. Approx.
anyone up for a crazy swim at Goss Lake tomorrow afternoon?
3:30pm? lemme knows |
trout bait in america |
10/17/2009 3:28:29 PM |
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P.s. Anyone going to do the NW Trail Run at Redmond Water Shed on Sun.? 5 or 10 mile |
Heidi |
10/16/2009 10:31:29 PM |
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Jeff, I would love some apples for my pies! That would be great, I'll make you one too! Thanks! |
Heidi |
10/16/2009 10:30:42 PM |
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I forgot to post the results earlier this week. Results for the orienteering meet at Chinook Land are online at http://www.obasen.nu/winsplits/online/en/show_event.asp?id=12935. Send corrections to coc.meet.corrections@gmail.com. Thanks to everyone who attended. |
Bill |
10/16/2009 3:01:37 PM |
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http://triseries.ca/victoria |
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10/16/2009 1:35:42 PM |
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Apple Pie.
Have nutrition for racers in the form of apples: Freyburg and Karmin De Sonneville ready now. Bell De Boskoop ready near end of month. Contact me if interested. |
Jeff J |
10/16/2009 12:41:39 PM |
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what is the website for victoria half???? |
kelly |
10/16/2009 8:42:45 AM |
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I am in for the 1/2 |
kelly |
10/16/2009 8:41:01 AM |
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I'm doing the half. |
Nina |
10/16/2009 6:38:29 AM |
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frank is doing the full and i am doing the half... |
pam |
10/15/2009 9:40:56 PM |
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I'm doing the half, too, ready or not. |
Brian |
10/15/2009 9:23:05 PM |
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I'm doing the half, and Elizabeth is doing the kids' race on Saturday. |
rosie |
10/15/2009 7:33:16 PM |
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who is doing seattle 1/2 or full? |
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10/15/2009 12:33:25 PM |
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The magazine drive is a pretty good deal. Renewing your magazine should cost you the same or less than what you would normally pay, and the middle school gets a portion of the money. If you renew, make sure you copy your address as it currently appears on your magazine. If you don't run into Jordan, Grace probably has order forms, too. |
rosie |
10/15/2009 12:20:24 PM |
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LMS is having a magazine drive, so if any of you would like to renew lets say runners world or fitness, mens health...womens health let me know Jordan is taking orders...thanks |
kelly and Jordan |
10/15/2009 8:54:18 AM |
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I posted an event for Thursday. A reminder that a light is necessary to participate. |
Ed |
10/14/2009 8:41:23 PM |
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To see Linda's photos from the Puget Sound Adventure Swim go to http://picasaweb.google.com/PyotryLin/PugetSoundAdventureSwim# the set includes a group photo, Dan. |
Peter |
10/14/2009 3:43:22 PM |
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For those of you who are more short term planners, just a reminder that regular registration for the Seattle Marathon/Half Marathon ends tomorrow, 10/15. After the 15th you pay more. |
rosie |
10/14/2009 12:20:03 PM |
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i have a vacation! RC flying if the weather is good at 8ish till the batteries wear out, then bike riding, likely9:30ish. If raining and windy, no flying, ride at nine-ish from the soccer fields. If snowing, i will stay at home and drink hot chocolate. Hope to see some of you on the road! |
david welton |
10/13/2009 7:44:31 PM |
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Victoria Half Ironman does not have slots for ironman Canada, according to the race director. |
Brandon |
10/13/2009 7:16:33 PM |
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hmm. I was thinking of doing the Victoria and the July 11 Osoyoos... |
kristan |
10/12/2009 9:20:01 PM |
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Osoyoos and Oliver have some great wineries and vineyards too... |
Arlene |
10/12/2009 7:15:57 PM |
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I see some advantages to the Oliver half: that weekend is better for me, it is likely to be drier and warmer than Victoria, it looks like a better swim with 300 per wave vs 600 for Victoria. The run course is probably not as scenic and nice as Victoria though. What do you think, I believe I would lean toward Oliver over Victoria and have not yet signed up. |
Kurt J |
10/12/2009 12:23:17 PM |
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Brian told me on the ride Saturday that there was some thought of another TT course. I measured the Maxwelton stretch from Craw to the Dave Mackie Park at the beach, and it is 4 and a half miles. Starting the TT on Craw and choosing a U turn south of the beach and back to Craw should give a standard out and back 10 mile TT, flat with no left turns and a U turn in a lightly trafficed area.
Such a time trial would allow you to gauge and compare your efforts to similar events elsewhere. I would not want to give up the Ken's Korner route altogether though, it is good to have some hard hill climbs. How about a few on Maxwelton next season? |
david welton |
10/12/2009 10:37:48 AM |
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Vic half-iron is now part of a 4-race series mostly on Vancouver Island. It has had Canada slots in the past, but I can't find any evidence that it has recently, or still does. I emailed the race series director to ask. |
Brandon |
10/12/2009 12:47:13 AM |
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We were at Speedy Reedy today and heard that Victoria is a very popular 70.3. People sign up every year so if you want to do it best sign up now. As of yesterday, 83 spots of 600 were gone. Let's all do it! |
gretchen |
10/11/2009 8:23:10 PM |
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I believe that the Victoria 1/2 has qualifying spots too. |
Ed |
10/11/2009 7:42:46 PM |
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Food for thought: There is a trifecta of early 1/2 IMs in Canada. The Oliver Half on June 6, the Victoria 1/2 on June 20, and the Osoyoos Half on July 11. The Oliver and Osoyoos Half have qualifying spots for IM Canada... Of course, there is also Lake Stevens on Aug 15. IM Canada is Aug 29. |
kw |
10/11/2009 7:06:36 PM |
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If anyone is going over and back on the ferry tomorrow (Challis) can you check in the lost and found for my bike shoe? Only have one and think it may have fallen out of the van in the Mukilteo ferry parking lot while kids were hopping to and fro. We caught the 8 pm ferry so it was dark and may not have noticed it fall out. Worth a shot. The are SIDI gray/silver size 8 or Euro 39 or 40. MTB style. Thanks. |
Erin |
10/10/2009 9:59:31 PM |
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I've barely made it up Erie in a CAR. RIGHT on Fran(c)k!! nice climb. nice job. That's work. |
k |
10/10/2009 9:51:59 PM |
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Ron, Victoria half fits my plan for next season. Boise is the wrong weekend and Wildflower half is too early so Victoria sounds good, and is closer. |
Kurt J |
10/10/2009 9:23:52 PM |
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Kyle is in and finished with a 9:55 and change. |
Dan Muk |
10/10/2009 8:17:48 PM |
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Gretchen and I want to do Victoria. We're looking for a group to go up. It would be fun to have a DSR contingent up there. |
Ron and Gretchen |
10/10/2009 5:26:04 PM |
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Kyle came off the bike with a 5:26 - maybe a bit slow for him, but he averaged 6:28s thru the first 5+ miles of the run. |
Dan (Muk) |
10/10/2009 5:18:44 PM |
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victoria half. I'm in. |
k |
10/10/2009 3:58:05 PM |
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Just trying to get an idea of who might be in for the Victoria Half. |
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10/10/2009 3:06:43 PM |
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When you think of hillclimbers around here, Bellingham runners come to mind. For training, the rest of us have hills, they have mountains. What they don't have? Franck's motivation. Add in a lack of course knowledge and a good dose of strength and speed and what to you end up with? A race win at the Mt. Erie Hillclimb for one of our DSR boys, in the backyard of all those Bham hillclimbers. REPRESENT, yo. |
Matt |
10/10/2009 11:36:04 AM |
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Kyle just came out of the swim (by far his weakest leg) in 1:06:26 - a good swim for him. |
Dan (Muk) |
10/10/2009 11:19:55 AM |
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If you didn't have the pleasure of watching him race in CdA, he's the Colorado version of The Mark Vortex. Meaning no matter how far ahead of him you are coming off the bike, it's over. Track him in Kona and you'll see. The Kyle Vortex. |
Matt |
10/10/2009 11:09:01 AM |
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Some of you may remember my friend Kyle from IMCDA. He's racing in Kona today. If you'd like to follow, he's number 1178. I've been getting updates from him all week, and it sounds like he's having a great time and ready to race. |
Dan (Muk) |
10/10/2009 9:21:56 AM |
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There are many in Kona not sleeping tonight. IM live coverage starts at 8am Saturday at http://www.universalsports.com/ |
Ron |
10/9/2009 8:46:54 PM |
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7:50 to 8:25 AM |
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10/9/2009 8:20:15 PM |
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RC flying at the soccer fields at 7:50 to 8/25, then bike riding to greenbank |
david welton |
10/9/2009 8:19:19 PM |
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Ron, maybe next time it will be posted. I don't usually get takers for mtn. biking during the day so I thought night would be no different. |
Ed |
10/9/2009 5:06:01 PM |
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Victoria 1/2 Iron registration is OPEN! This sells out fast every year. 87 of 600 slots full so far. Date is Sunday, June 20, 2010. Who's in? http://triseries.ca/victoria/ |
Ron |
10/9/2009 10:41:09 AM |
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Ed, How come you didn't post that ride? I'm sure lots of us would have wanted to head out to Putney Woods to ride in the dark! |
Ron |
10/9/2009 9:28:16 AM |
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Halflink has Nitrider demo lights for anyone who wants to try them out. We tried them out in the Putney Woods last night and they are BRIGHT. |
Ed |
10/9/2009 7:06:36 AM |
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thanks Kurt! I will send a e mail out to the salty crackers group, see if they are tempted. |
orca bait |
10/8/2009 8:36:40 PM |
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Wow, that's great to get kudos for doing Portland! Actually, Akemi and I supported which meant that we walked to the 3 mile mark and caught Pedro on the first small loop each direction, then had a nice liesurely breakfast after which we ambled over to the 23 mile spot, caught him again, then picked him up at the finish in time for a post race cheeseburger after he showered and changed. Man, these marathons are so much easier to support than Ironman's! Sorry we never saw Rosie or the rest, but good job everyone including Arlene who seems to have made her comeback in a big way. |
Pat B. |
10/8/2009 6:04:50 PM |
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Holmes Harbor is 58 F as of a few minutes ago. That is still in swimming range in my book and I'd like to put my wetsuit on one more time this season. I suggest 4:00 Sunday at my house for an end of season swim. That's 4:00 as in afternoon. |
Kurt J |
10/8/2009 5:54:34 PM |
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Arlene... sorry e happy. =) |
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10/8/2009 10:22:48 AM |
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Awesome Arelene! How about a 3 mile recovery orienteering run this sunday? |
Heidi |
10/8/2009 10:22:14 AM |
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Way to go Arlene. And if they knew you had back surgery last year and this was your comeback year they'd be even more impressed. |
Ron |
10/7/2009 9:50:35 PM |
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My goal has always been to outlast the competition, and its starting to happen. If you keep showing up and finishing, eventually there are so few people in your age group, you win if you just finish. You'd think in 1445 finishers there'd be another woman in my age group that finished the marathon. But I was first, middle and last...whoa. |
Arlene |
10/7/2009 8:20:08 PM |
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anybody up for a end of season swim in deer lake or holmes harbor this weekend? Kurt, any idea what the temp is out there? Sunday is best for me. |
john d. |
10/7/2009 6:26:45 PM |
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Just a reminder about the orienteering event this Sunday morning at the Whidbey Institute. There will be 3 courses between 1-3 miles. Register and start anytime between 10am-noon. Park in the entrance lot and walk down to the pavilion behind the main office. Cost is $11 adult, $6 under 18. More information is in the races section. |
Bill Cusworth |
10/7/2009 3:36:54 PM |
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Thanks, Dan. Will see if it may work. Will email if it does. |
Erin |
10/7/2009 1:47:18 PM |
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Erin, Marilyn comes in november, returns to Italy, 11/23, maybe helpful? |
Dan |
10/7/2009 7:51:54 AM |
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Challis, Pat, Rosie, Charley, Pedro, Jon--heck, all you DSR triathlets, runners, swimmers: Thanks for the inspiration. Bobo: Sounds great! Orcas too? |
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10/6/2009 9:00:31 PM |
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Great story Pedro!! And Congratulations on sub 3 hours! What a thrill! Let us know when the baby comes running out in sub 3 hours of labor! |
Erin |
10/5/2009 7:54:18 PM |
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From Randall Leese aka Bicycle Around the World...P.S. Desperately need something transported from U.S. -- anyone coming to France, England, or Spain in the near future? Contact me if you are and will connect you. |
Erin |
10/5/2009 5:15:41 PM |
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Here's a fantastic retrospective by my training partner and old high school friend, Jon Dammand:
I’m going to tell this story Tarantino style, I’ll give you the answer first, and then show you how I got there. Yesterday at mile 15 of the Portland Marathon, I was kicked off the course by the US Military.
Now I’ll start from the beginning. As many of you know I’ve been running for many years and used to race pretty competitively up until 6 years ago. I still run 50 + miles a week, but I decided that I didn’t have the time I really needed to train hard for racing.
A couple months back my good friend from high school, Pedro, asked me if I’d like to train for and run the Portland Marathon. Pedro is an amazing Triathlete and has finished several Iron Man races. His goal was to run a sub 3:00 hr. marathon before he turned 40, I thought that sounded like fun and agreed to run with him. We mostly trained independently, but every Saturday we got together for our weekly long runs (14 – 20 miles). Pedro’s friend John, who is another amazing Triathlete, also did long runs with us on many Saturdays.
I could go on, but I’ll just skip to the marathon part. Maya, the girls and I got up at 5:00 AM the day of the race. We rushed to get everything together and headed to downtown Portland (we were staying just outside of the city). Maya dropped me off at the meeting point and I quickly realized that I did not have my race number. In my haste to leave the hotel, I somehow forgot to put it in my bag. I found a pay phone and called Maya; she headed back to the hotel to get the race number and said she’d bring it to me at the starting line. Here is where the trouble began. They started to close off all the streets for the Marathon, and Maya was unable to get to me before the race started. By this time I didn’t think it was going to be a problem, they let me right into the runner’s area and no one that seemed “official” knew if not having a number would be a problem. I had the race chip (an electronic device that times you) on my shoe which was only given to registered runners, so I thought I’d be fine.
The race was going great, we were well under our planned pace and were feeling strong. As we got to about mile 14 I saw something that got me worried – a sign that read “runners without a race number will NOT be allowed on the bridge, no exceptions”. I still thought I’d be okay with my race chip and even asked a couple of the people holding mile markers if they thought I’d be okay, 2 of them said “Yes”. As we approached mile 15 to climb to the bridge I noticed the military personnel that were stationed mid-way up the hill. One of them stopped me and barked “where’s your number!” I said, "I lost it, but I have the timer chip that has my number on it, it was only given to registered runners". His response: “sorry, you’re not going on that bridge”. We pleaded with him but he wasn’t budging, this was a zero tolerance policy. I told Pedro and John to keep going and not to worry about me. I asked the military person to call someone from the race and see if anything could be done, he did, and I was told the same thing – no exceptions.
I stood there in disbelief and weighed my options. I considered running right by him, but figured 1 of 3 things could happen:
1) He’d just let me go. Not likely.
2) He’d chase me down and tackle me on the street. I wasn’t sure that he’d be able to catch me, but who knows, I had 15 miles on my legs already.
3) He’d just radio a head to one of the police officers on the other side of the bridge to stop me. That seemed the most likely scenario; I was easy to spot – the one with the bandanna on his head and no race number.
At that point I came to the realization that it was over, I wasn’t going to be able to finish the Marathon no matter what I did or said. I stood there for a few minutes blaming everyone I could think of – Homeland Security (if that was the reason behind the rule), the race director for his silly zero tolerance policy, the city of Portland, etc. The bottom line was there was only one person to blame, me. If I hadn’t forgotten my number, there would have been no problem. I then did what I normally do when I make a mistake:
1) Realize there’s nothing that I can do about it
2) Try to make the best of it
I decided to backtrack through the race course and then make my way into the city. I figured I’d run the 26.2 miles, plus tack on 4 or 5 extra miles to do something I’ve never done before – run 30 miles!
While I did this I had a lot of time to think and watch the other runners. I saw the race from a totally different perspective. I saw all types of runners, runners that are normally still on the course when I’ve finished, packed up and headed home. I saw runners that if you saw walking down the street you’d never believe they were able to finish a marathon. I saw people on the side of the road taking care of blisters, stretching out tight muscles and nursing injuries. I saw people walking who’d obviously gone as far as they could but refused to quit. Why were they doing it? Did they care about their time? Were they trying to set a PR? Nope, they were doing it because they were determined to do something that very few have ever done – complete a Marathon.
This all lead me to wonder, why do I run? It used to be about my race times, winning or placing high, getting ribbons and trophies. I’d pretty much given all that up 6 years ago, so it had to be something else. The answer was easy; it was because I love to run. Running is simple; anyone can do it at any time. You don’t need much gear and you don’t have to go anywhere special to do it. You can run with a group of people, or you can run all by yourself. That’s the beauty of running.
I glanced at my GPS and realized I’d already clocked over 26 miles. I decided to start heading toward the city which was about 4 or 5 miles away. When I made it into the city I called Maya and the girls from a pay phone and let them know what happened. They’d been waiting for me at the finish line and were getting concerned when they saw people finishing that didn’t look like they should be ahead of me (Maya’s words :)). We spent the rest of the day in Portland and then drove back home to Seattle.
I could dwell on the negative of this experience, but that’s not going to get me anywhere. I’d prefer to consider the good things:
• I got to re-connect with a good friend from high school and went on some amazing runs. On these runs we talked about everything from politics to the upcoming birth of his first child.
• I had a great time in Portland with my amazingly supportive wife and daughters and got to make some great new friends.
• I rediscovered why I run
p.s. All that said, there’s still is a competitive spark in me when it comes to running. Plus, the girls were a little disappointed that they didn’t get to see my cross the finish line. I’m considering the Seattle Marathon at the end of November. We’ll see…
p.s.s. Pedro and John easily finshed the marathon under 3 hours
p.s.s.s. because I didn’t officially finish the marathon, I didn’t get a finisher’s medal. So I’m considering the 2 huge blisters on my feet my prize. I think Sammy said it best when I took my shoes off, “Daddy, WHAT IS THAT!” Check out the gnarly pic.
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Pedro |
10/5/2009 12:15:04 PM |
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Sign up opens January 10th, 2010, see the new website at http://web.me.com/krissymoehl/Chuckanut_50k/Welcome.html. |
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10/5/2009 11:57:43 AM |
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When can one sign-up for Chuckanut? |
Inquiring Mind |
10/5/2009 11:21:27 AM |
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It's Kelly's Birthday! Happy...Happy, Kell! =) |
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10/5/2009 11:04:23 AM |
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Way to go at Portland everybody. And Pedro 2:54?? Wow! If Patricia did it, she was under an alias, 'cause I can't find her result. Bobo, I'm tentatively in for Chuckanut, but I got to put the season together yet. I also hear rumblings about sending a contingent to the Victoria 1/2 Iron in June. Start thinking about that one - and Lake Steven's too... |
Ron |
10/5/2009 10:15:16 AM |
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A thought: 2010 would be a great year for another strong DSR contingent at Chuckanut. Whatdyallthink? That gives everyone 6 months to train. 50K is good motivation to get out there on those cold dark winter days. |
Bobo |
10/5/2009 9:54:26 AM |
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Angus told me on the Ferry this morning that patricia also did the Portland marathon. Yeah pat!! |
david welton |
10/5/2009 9:21:54 AM |
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Nice job to Rosie, Charley, and Pedro at Portland today. Pedro for the negative split. What part that 'deal' with Akemi got you all those extra boot camp training weekends? Rosie for proving that marathoning is about long term commitment. As in, 3:50 at Portland 2 years ago. 3:45 at Portland last year. 3:42 at Portland this year. And next year? With 62 miles/wk in next year's training plan, 3:39 easy. And Charley. For pinning on the number and not letting the little issue of 12 miles/week over 4 weeks in the training log dissuade him. For running it Kenyan style - pressing the pace until the body gives out, because, well, that's how you race. And for not stepping off the course when he ran way, way past his training over the last 10k. I'm guessing he died a thousand deaths in those last few miles. But he finished. REPRESENT. |
Matt |
10/4/2009 10:19:06 PM |
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Here is a note to those who saw "Julie and Julia" at "girls night out"-You can get the Julia Child "French Chef" PBS shows from Netflix. They are fun to watch. Now, we are all set to go to the Clyde, to see the movie! |
david welton |
10/4/2009 8:29:57 AM |
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Did the Leavenworth marathon today - amazingly beautiful course, well run race. I'll do it again next year if at all possible. Don't ask my time - suffice to say I finished (-: There is also a half marathon which was much more popular...
The full is a double loop of the half course. It is Oktoberfest in Leavenworth, but I don't really like beer. Lots of folks do though, apparently... (-: |
Arlene |
10/3/2009 8:39:24 PM |
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found a pair of glasses in my van on the passenger side dashboard. if you can read this and their yours, hollar! |
Erin |
10/3/2009 8:09:24 PM |
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Change in plans for morning run posted by Erin. Plan is to run from my house at 8:35 am up to the trails behind the Elementary School. Plan 70-75 minutes. |
Erin |
10/3/2009 7:15:00 PM |
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Thankyou Gretchen, Ron and Curt for a great bike ride this morning! |
david welton |
10/3/2009 12:45:05 PM |
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Here you go, gretch
http://www.clubfatass.com/events/GalbraithMountain |
Heidi |
10/3/2009 7:01:18 AM |
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Heidi- Is there a website? |
gretchen |
10/2/2009 10:33:51 PM |
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Mt. Galbriath 17 Mile Run DEC. 19th
Anyone want to come along? |
Heidi |
10/2/2009 2:26:17 PM |
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Go Rosie and Challis. We will be rooting for you--if you run slow at the start, you will hear us!! |
p and f and p |
10/2/2009 2:01:39 PM |
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David, The Middle School is the one in Langley. See you tomorrow. Any other takers? Come ride in the morning and press apples in the afternoon at Racicot's. |
Ron |
10/2/2009 12:40:53 PM |
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oh boy, a bike ride!! Where is the middle school? is that the one in Langley or on maxwelton? Middle and intermediate sound about the same to me. I plan to fly RC at the soccer fields at 7:30, if the wind is quiet, then ride with the group. We dont have to many opportunities left for warm weather local rides. |
david welton |
10/2/2009 8:46:58 AM |
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No, but thanks for thinking of Walter. I am so glad Cowboy as been found and at home taking it easy. YEAH!-Happy running Rosie and Challis! Great running weather....have fun |
kelly |
10/2/2009 8:22:01 AM |
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Good luck this weekend to Rosie at the Portland Marathon and Challis doing Mt. Baker 50K. Go out slow! Anyone else got a last race of the season planned? |
Ron and Gretchen |
10/1/2009 9:39:53 PM |
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Spur of the moment Girls Night Out tomorrow Friday, meet at Prima around 5:35 pm for drinks and bite to eat then head to 7:30 movie. RSVP to me. |
Erin |
10/1/2009 7:50:33 PM |
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Congrats to all racers and found doggies! There is a yellow folding water dish at Keller/ Edgewood. Kelly?
Isn't that yours? |
B* |
9/30/2009 6:55:25 PM |
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We are having our annual Cider Press this Saturday (Oct 3rd) from 2pm-6pm, with potluck at 4pm. We would love to see you all here to enjoy some pressing and socializing. Feel free to email me if you need directions (aaronr (at) z-pulley.com). Bring a container to take some cider home and anyone who has extra apples feel free to bring them and add them to the mix. Bring a dish to share for the potluck. We press rain or shine. Pics from last year: http://www.flickr.com/photos/racicot/sets/72157607792420402/ |
Racicot's |
9/30/2009 2:03:18 PM |
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Alright Cowboy! Was he still out there? I bet that was a scary night for a little pooch. |
Ron |
9/30/2009 11:44:45 AM |
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Lost Dog update! WE FOUND HIM! Cowboy is home. Thanks everyone for your help and concern. What a great community we all have. |
Molly and Seth |
9/30/2009 11:12:12 AM |
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Molly, we lost our dog out there also and he was found, lost my son out there and he has found, it is so scary and nerve racking, I know what you are feeling. Think Positive Thoughts, he too will be found. |
kelly |
9/29/2009 10:16:32 PM |
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so the name of the 1st annual LMS fund raiser is 5k Elf Chase run/walk is that a great name or what. DEC 6TH Sunday. I wonder WHO is the Elf??????? |
kelly |
9/29/2009 10:12:20 PM |
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Thanks Erin and Ron. The last place we saw him was in the Rocky Road/Whispering Pines/Roller Coaster vicinity. We were running from the Goldsmith Road access. Our hope is that someone had him and will call WAIF in the am. Thanks again! |
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9/29/2009 8:57:20 PM |
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Molly, will see if Pam and I can make a sweep of some trails with her dogs in the am. Northeast corner...Saratoga loops? |
Erin |
9/29/2009 8:52:18 PM |
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I posted a summary of the Black Diamond 1/2 IM in the Races section. It was a fun race, though we totally lucked out on the weather. Congratulations to Brian who smoked his first Oly distance on Sunday. Best part of his race was a 31 minute swim in the midst of the mosh pit! Way to go! |
Ron |
9/29/2009 8:29:46 PM |
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Molly - Where exactly do you mean by NE corner of Putney woods? I'll go look, but I need a place to start. Like a trail name or road?? |
Ron |
9/29/2009 8:24:43 PM |
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While trail running this afternoon we lost track of our dog. Can anyone help?
Name: Cowboy
Breed: Jack Russell Terrier (1.5 years old)
Date Lost: September 29, 2009 at 5 pm
Location: Northeast corner of Putney Woods
Contact: Seth and Molly Layman
360-321-4620 / 360-540-1345
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Molly |
9/29/2009 8:16:45 PM |
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Hey all you runners keep December 6th open! LMSPTSA is having a fund raising event... It will be a 5k fun run/walk in the Park. I will get all details to you all but please help support the Teachers and Student and the Langley Middle School! DECEMBER 6TH 2009!!!!! prizes top 3 runners and prizes for best costume.....DEC 6th Put it on your calendar...DEC 6th |
kelly |
9/29/2009 5:14:34 PM |
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Krissy's blog. Takes a few minutes, but is a good read. http://web.mac.com/krissymoehl/Krissy_Moehl/Blog/Entries/2009/9/9_UTMB_-_what_a_race%21_%28long_post%29.html |
Bobo |
9/29/2009 5:01:12 PM |
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Krissy Moehl Wins Ultra Trail du Mont Blanc!!! For those who know Krissy, (Race Director for Chuckanut and Uber Ultra Runner) I just saw this on Ron's friend's pix from Mont Blanc. Way to go Krissy! Chamonix, France, August 30. Krissy Moehl of Seattle won the 7th annual Ultra Trail du Mont Blanc, a 103-mile circumnavigation of Mont Blanc, which starts and finishes in Chamonix. The race, which goes from France into Italy and Switzerland before returning to France, has more than 31,000 feet of elevation gain. Defending champion Lizzy Hawker of England was second, more than an hour behind. Moehl became the second American woman to win the race. Nikki Kimball won in 2007.
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Erin |
9/28/2009 8:47:33 PM |
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R&G!! You two are awesome with a capital A. Jean, Kelly, Arlene representing at TDW and Sheila in far away Ireland swimming to the AG lead. What a group we have! The grapes are ripe and ready and soooo good. Please come and help yourselves. Ignore the cash box that's out for the U-pickers. Call it a DSR perk. |
Pat B. |
9/28/2009 11:27:57 AM |
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Ron, Wowza! you're gonna be able to quit your day job, you keep that up! Congratulations to both you and Gretchen for a GREAT race. |
Arlene |
9/27/2009 10:26:02 PM |
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wait, Vollbrechts, plural! |
Erin |
9/27/2009 10:22:16 PM |
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Bravo Vollbrecht's! |
Erin |
9/27/2009 10:21:44 PM |
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Way to go, R&G... Ron: AG 1, Overall 11. time: 4:48:08. That is for a Half Ironman!!! And Gretchen! She smoked the bike leg averaging 17.86 mph for a time of 3:10:04. You two ate your wheaties! Cheers.
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9/27/2009 9:43:38 PM |
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race report??? |
krissy |
9/27/2009 12:15:30 PM |
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We're with ya, Jack! Two old people (Jean and I) and a young(er) chick, Kelly, did 60+ miles of the Tour de Whidbey today. GREAT weather and support. |
Arlene |
9/26/2009 7:42:06 PM |
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I admire people who put their beliefs to the test. Turning 95 today after many decades of preaching excercise and nutrition to the masses, through the first health spa and the first national TV excercise program, pretty well proves his point. Happy birthday Jack Lalanne. Check out the old videos on his website for a taste of cold-war era national pride, jacklalanne.com |
Kurt J |
9/26/2009 5:58:56 PM |
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Hey Trout bait, Orca Bait, and C, apologies but there is 01.07% chance I will be there tomorrow am. Even put my TdW on hold. Have too much on my to do list, especially since I have been away the last 2 weekends...
Have fun swimming in the cool deep. Cheers to you all. |
2 lazy |
9/25/2009 11:08:45 PM |
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Good luck Ron and Gretchen! Have a great end of the season race... a great way to finish off an IM year. You two are tough! |
kristan |
9/25/2009 11:03:36 PM |
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84% sure of who is calling me names. I will be 100% of who it is, in the middle of Deer Lake. see you in the AM, with some zuchetta bread. I am so pumped! |
so trout bait |
9/25/2009 7:00:07 PM |
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First 'orca bait no more' misses masters this morning and now he schedules a morning swim for the middle of the morning; probably so he can sleep in. Lazy, if you ask me. I probably will make it: 94.21% sure |
j^3 |
9/25/2009 6:18:54 PM |
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Good luck to Ron (70.3) and Gretchen (56 M bike leg) at Black Diamond long course tomorrow. If you get a chance, look up Cris Cable, #32, and tell him Hi, he's part of our group over here in Muk. Looks like it'll be a nice day to race. |
Bobo |
9/25/2009 12:55:35 PM |
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Orca Bait- 95% sure I can make the Deer Lake swim. |
Cassandra |
9/24/2009 9:04:14 PM |
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Deer Lake swim Sat. AM @ 7:30 I okayed with Gorden's
Anybody interested ? say .....Yea.
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orca bait no more |
9/24/2009 9:01:32 PM |
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Would anybody like to ride tomorrow morning?
I will be flying RC planes from about 9:30 to 11:30 from the soccer fields tomorrow (friday) morning, so I can ride before or after. Please post here if you have any interest. |
david welton |
9/24/2009 5:56:28 PM |
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Sheila, WAY TO GO!! I can't wait to talk to you about this amazing feat you did Congratulations! you ROCK. They don't make clouds big enough for what you are feeling. Way to go. |
kelly |
9/23/2009 7:14:52 AM |
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Greetings fellow salties: I'm writing from County Cork, where some of you know, and I'm thrilled to say, I swam yesterday (9/21) in the Cork Masters famed open water swim, the Sandycove Challenge. I saw it on USMS website 2 yrs ago, & have been dreaming about it since. Heard yesterday it's ranked #3 on a list of 10 most beautiful ows events in the world. Got to find that list. 250 swimmers signed up for the 1800m (1.11mi) swim around Sandycove Island, which is off Kinsale in a bay of the Irish Sea. Wetsuits were allowed, half wore them as water was reported to be a frightening 12C, but was actually more like 14-15C. Scenery was spectacular, with sun peeking out just before our 5PM start in waves, formed from estimated times we submitted. No mosh pit. I was in 3rd wave, est. time of 30:00 and finished in 30:01.1 / 53/104 OA / 1st in AG / 2nd oldest female, all in wetsuit division. I was really happy just to finish. Main risk was not getting too close to sharp rocks just under water close to shore. I may have gone a bit too far out, but blood was seen on a few at the finish. Unbelievably clear, fresh, super-salty, very cold water. Feral goats watched us start & finish from their home, high on Sandycove island. Had fun at awards party at Hamlet's Pub, & have many new friends. Off to hike the Sheapshead Way in wild west Cork, get in touch with my Irish roots, & contemplate what's next. Thinking of you all. |
from Sheila via email |
9/22/2009 9:23:47 PM |
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Joel, no worries. I know that BrianA is in the same situation, so when I say 6pm sharp, I really mean when all of you get there ;-) See you at 6ish. |
Aaron |
9/22/2009 12:55:51 PM |
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Aaron, Joel here using Matt's temp login/pword...I'll be there for the TT tonight, but will be on the 530 ferry. So won't be able to do the warm-up, but wanted to let you know I'll be there, so don't ditch me :) |
Joel |
9/22/2009 12:50:33 PM |
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Does anybody have a copy of the group photo for the 9/12 channel swim? Had a great ride at Chuckanut and I now know why you all missed me I went out the Samish loop. |
Dan (Island) |
9/22/2009 8:29:06 AM |
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY PAMELA!!!!! |
kelly |
9/22/2009 6:45:03 AM |
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Oh, and big shout out to Pam!!!!! Happy Birthday, beautiful! |
sher |
9/21/2009 9:58:44 PM |
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Looking for a commuter ride for a friend at the County. He's a rider who had his bike ripped off. Any mountain bikes out there that can be retrofitted ... slicked up? Let me know if you know of any? He's searching Craigslist, but that isn't panning out right now. Thanks! |
sher |
9/21/2009 9:57:59 PM |
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Happy Birthday, Pamarama!!
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Heidi |
9/21/2009 9:06:20 PM |
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TT this week (Tuesday) as it looks to be an awesome day. Starting half hour earlier to battle the shorter days. 5:30pm practice lap and 6pm SHARP to ride the TT. Hope to get a few out there this week. Forecast is for 85 deg. on Tuesday. |
Aaron |
9/20/2009 9:01:09 PM |
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That's a good plan, Kelly. the north 60 for sure then we'll see. Looks like the weather should be good. I'm looking forward to it - haven't done as much biking this summer as I would have liked. |
Arlene |
9/20/2009 7:21:15 PM |
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Great day at the Chuckanut. DSR had a great showing, Gretchen, Ron, KurtJ, Aaron and Dan. We did the 56 mile south loop and besides some gnarly chip seal causing some vibration related aches, we had a smooth ride. Photos from the day: http://www.flickr.com/photos/racicot/sets/72157622296157967/ |
Aaron |
9/20/2009 6:24:42 PM |
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Arlene I thought YOU wanted to the 100!!!!!! I am good with the 60!!!!Lets just see how we feel!!!!!
k |
kelly |
9/20/2009 1:34:54 PM |
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Looks like Kelly and I are doing the full TdW century - anyone else want to join? At least on my part it will be a conversational pace - especially the lower 40 mi! |
Arlene |
9/19/2009 9:44:10 PM |
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Count me in John, see ya tomorrow! Can you bring my pie dish server? |
Cassandra |
9/19/2009 1:02:49 PM |
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Salty swim tomorrow over at Kurt and Beth's. Weather permitting. How about 3:30 pm? If you are going let me know. 579-3079 |
john d. |
9/19/2009 12:59:22 PM |
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rain and fog are bad for RC flying, so not today. IF anybody wants to ride please post here. I will fly and ride tomorrow, though a bit later. fly 8, ride 8:45 |
david welton |
9/19/2009 6:56:31 AM |
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Way to represent DSR at Black Hills tri, Pat and Arlene! |
kristan |
9/18/2009 10:15:01 PM |
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flying 7:30, rife 8:15 |
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9/18/2009 6:08:58 PM |
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RC flying for two batteries worth, then roadriding about 8:15ish for about an hour and a half. Bring the kids to the soccer fields-i am getting to the point where i am confident enough to let them fly the plane fora little bit! |
david welton |
9/18/2009 6:08:27 PM |
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Last minute post... will be riding by Half Link at about 4pm today if anyone wants to ride for about an hour and a half. |
Aaron |
9/18/2009 2:51:26 PM |
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Kristan, Kelly and I are doing the Tour de Whidbey - not sure the distance - probably 60 mi. Also - Pat and I cleaned up on our age group at Black Hills tri (we were the only ones) Great day though... |
Arlene |
9/17/2009 9:21:04 PM |
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Lunchtime ride tomorrow, friday, from the soccer fields about 11:30ish, after RC flying! |
david welton |
9/17/2009 3:28:32 PM |
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I have room for you Aaron and two more people who would like to carpool. The south route sounds good, 56 or 66 miles, conversational pace. I will register when we get there. We can convene as a group at 8:00am. |
Kurt J |
9/17/2009 12:43:11 PM |
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I am in for the ride Sunday. I would love to carpool up with someone (KurtJ do you still have room?). Are people pre-registering or just doing the registration when they get there? Looking forward to it! |
Aaron |
9/17/2009 11:52:26 AM |
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Dan, This event looks totally casual, so I'm sure you can swap to the southern route the day-of and do Chuckanut Drive with our group. It's really a cool road with awesome views. Anyone else? |
Ron |
9/17/2009 10:29:16 AM |
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Ron-Gretchen, I'll be there for 50 miles (when I signed up I didn't see a 38-56-66 option?), I'm camping with Daniel the night before so I'll find you at the start, have my conversation with you all, then say goodbye with the start. I hope this one's flatter than Lake Stevens. So I'm half way in. |
Dan(Island) |
9/17/2009 8:06:47 AM |
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There is enough interest in the Bellingham ride that Gretchen and I are committing to going. We are leaving the distance open, but are surely not going 100 miles and surely are headed south along Chuckanut drive. Suggest we meet there at 8am to sign in and then start together. The south loop has options for 38, 56 or 66 miles with the first 20 miles or so together. We'd like to do this at a conversation pace. Who's in? |
Ron and Gretchen |
9/16/2009 9:24:59 PM |
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You could show up at 9:00 at the HS track, wearing speedo - wait, no speedo, just something comfy and we can find a place for you. Better would be to email Jay Freundlich and let him know when you're available so he can give you an official job and pencil you in. his emails are bjfre-at-whidbey-dot-com or jfreundlich-at-sw-dot-wednet-dot-edu. He's really nice and will appreciate the help... |
kr |
9/16/2009 4:46:40 PM |
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misspelled it on purpose, so, where do I so up if I can help for a few hours.? what do you need timers? |
orca bait |
9/16/2009 4:08:56 PM |
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you are so rong |
orca bait |
9/16/2009 4:01:04 PM |
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I'm figuring that last post is from DeWit |
Ron |
9/16/2009 3:23:02 PM |
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so, if I have the time to help, , show up at 9:30? where? do I have to wear running shorts to help? I do not own such apparel. |
arms for loving and swimming. legs not so good |
9/16/2009 2:34:52 PM |
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OK, Here's Fulton's letter: This Saturday we will be hosting the 27th Annual South Whidbey XC Invitational. A record turnout of 42 teams and over 1500 athletes will be competing in 8 races. In addition, we will be running the first annual Carl Westling Memorial 5K run. If you would like to help out we would love to have you stop by. Please pass this along to anyone who might help out. We need a dozen or so more helpers.
Time Schedule
9:30 am – 1st Annual Carl Westling Memorial 5K (Non HS Runners) $10
10:35 am – Boys JV II Race
11:10 am – Girls JV Race
11:50 am – Boys JV Race
12:25 pm – Girls Varsity Division II
1:00 pm – Boys Varsity Division II
1:35 pm – Girls Varsity Division I
2:10 pm – Boys Varsity Division I
Thanks,
Doug
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Frazer |
9/16/2009 2:04:48 PM |
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Here's a copy of Doug Fulton's email requesting help with the Westling X-Country Meet. This is a big event and takes a lot of volunteers: |
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9/16/2009 2:02:51 PM |
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re: S. Whidbey XC invite - or come do the Carl Westling Memorial 5K and THEN help out! proceeds from the 5k will go going to the State XC Coaches Association scholarship fund for a scholarship named in honor of Carl. The invite is always a great event with great athletes and it's a great way to preview of your up and coming competition. c'mon, it's for the KIDS! Registration starts at 8:00, CWM 5k starts at 9:30. |
Kathy |
9/16/2009 8:11:12 AM |
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Yes, but more windy! |
david welton |
9/16/2009 6:49:52 AM |
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sorry to miss out on the ride this Sunday. I will be meeting Morgan on the PCT. Tour de Whidbey anyone? |
kristan |
9/15/2009 10:39:06 PM |
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Let's try that again. Jay's email is bjfre at whidbey dot com. |
Ron |
9/15/2009 8:52:58 PM |
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Huge high school cross country meet here this Saturday. Fulton needs LOTS of help. If you can help with prep this week or on race day, contact Jay Freundlich will at bjfre at whidbey dot com
If you can't help, you may want to run the first annual Westling 5K before the meet starts. |
Ron |
9/15/2009 8:51:27 PM |
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Looking at the site, the distances going south seem to be 38, 56, and 66 miles which doesn't make sense with the course description. Who knows? Check out the map and see if you can figure it out. It looks like those distances all start together so maybe we could ride some or all of it together. |
gretchen |
9/15/2009 8:43:29 PM |
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Haven't looked at the site again but it looks like the south loop is preferable to the North loop as it goes down Chuckanut Drive. I do not recall which rides go south. If we go, we will do one of the south loop distances. It would be fun to ride as a group. What is everyone else thinking? |
gretchen |
9/15/2009 8:35:55 PM |
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It's a lot flatter in the Chuckanut area! |
Ed |
9/15/2009 8:35:32 PM |
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you don't need to drive 70 miles and pay bucks to ride 60 miles, and then drive 70 miles home. Why not just ride to Coupeville and back? Or Greenbank? Back by noon for Sunday dinner with the family. It is pretty nice here. |
david welton |
9/15/2009 7:34:56 PM |
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I think 62 miles sounds like a good ride at the Chuckanut ride but I am open to other options. I can fit 4 bikes and 4 riders in my van and am willing to drive. Riding as a group would be fun. |
Kurt J |
9/15/2009 6:06:09 PM |
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Might be interested in the Chuckanut on Sunday. What distance are you folks planning... 25, 50, 62, 100, and 124? Are you planning to ride as a group? What pace? Travel plans? |
Aaron |
9/14/2009 9:33:28 PM |
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Ron, the Chuckanut Century on Sunday is just what I need. Here is the website http://www.mtbakerbikeclub.org/chuckanut.html. This looks like fun for the weekend, anyone else interested? |
Kurt J |
9/14/2009 8:32:44 PM |
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Ironman Coeur d'Alene: Did anyone leave a pair of jeans in CDA? Becky indicates she found a
pair in the downstairs bathroom at the rental house.
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Damon |
9/14/2009 7:13:08 PM |
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Dan, your age was the water temp. |
Peter |
9/14/2009 3:06:11 PM |
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Bobo, I like the idea a end of summer swim, and dance off, in the park on the muk side, possibly we could pick up people at the ferry, so everybody starts on the island side. The escort boats and kayaks make it a little dicey. But the wine is red, it will age just like me, I think save it till next year
Juanito, I'm open for a long one, what say you, escort or not that is the question, maybe bothell to renton the hard way?around mercer island? lake samamish the long way(s)? I'm in shape just need the right mojo and escort service. Heading to Deer lake tonight 5pm ish swim close to shore, till 6pm. maybe see you there. |
Dan (island) |
9/14/2009 12:56:31 PM |
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Dan, waiting up for you mid channel was your birthday gift from me,. Sorry if you did not see it that way, hey when do you want to swim in Salt water again? to quote C.M."I'm Pumped!" Let's go! |
juanito d. |
9/14/2009 11:14:49 AM |
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@ Dan (island): Some boat came alongside our group thinking we were the Whidbey folk and tooted alongside for a spell. Should have handed off some of the Rice Krispy treats 'fore it took off to go find you guys. Glad to see him go too. He was upwind and the exhaust from his little 2-stroke was gagging us. Save the wine for a mid-way toast on next year's swim wherever you do it. We had talk about making our crossing a yearly thing as it was a lot of fun and the logistics from Muk weren't too terribly complicated. |
Bobo |
9/14/2009 10:41:26 AM |
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So I go to get into my van this morning after spending saturday and sunday in seattle getting Marilyn off to Italy, and guess what---- wine! I thought about drinking it, but I had already spent two days partying, and the little devil on my shoulder say's "no, Danny save it for another day". Thanks Ed and Chalis, and thanks to all for a great birthday, I can't think of a better way to spend a day, Sun, water and hanging with great folks! 59 ain't so bad. Although I would have liked some rice crispy's mid way. |
Dan (island) |
9/14/2009 10:15:04 AM |
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Gretch, I'd be up for it if the weather holds... |
Heidi |
9/13/2009 10:36:33 PM |
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Looks like there is some interest for a TT this week with the nice weather, so we are on for Tuesday... 2009 is not over yet! Ed, I am going to hold you to it... be there or be square. |
Aaron |
9/13/2009 10:04:03 PM |
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Great day at Mt Baker today. 9 people from DSR and you could not ask for better weather. BrianA was in the low 1:50's (maybe around 1:52), BrianM was mid 1:50's. Joel was in about 1:57 and Frazer cranked and I think broke 2 hours as well. I pulled up in about 2:05. Two tandem teams with Brandon and Kristan at around 2:15 and Ed and Challis at about 2:30. Will post real times once they post the official results. Pics: http://www.flickr.com/photos/racicot/sets/72157622363370936/ |
Aaron |
9/13/2009 10:02:20 PM |
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Mt Baker Report?? And is anyone interested in doing the Chuckanut Drive Metric Century ride this Sunday? There's a 38 mile option also. We're thinking about it. |
Ron and Gretchen |
9/13/2009 7:47:55 PM |
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Was a wonderful day for the swim and the my kayak ride back was also nice and a lot easier than the swim. Thanks to all who helped as already mentioned. Also not yet acknowledged, thanks to Frazer and Bob Thom for fish donations for party. They where really enjoyed. |
jeff |
9/13/2009 9:13:03 AM |
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Well done Molly at Lake Stevens Tri, with only a few days recovery after Cutthroat. Good luck to the hillclimbers tomorrow up on 542. Nice job to all the swimmers in the Sound for hammering. And for hammering me. As it should be. |
Matt |
9/13/2009 12:04:09 AM |
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Did anybody besides Ron and Gretchen take pics? I think John got some...when do we get to see them? It's been HOURS! |
Cassandra |
9/12/2009 10:47:07 PM |
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Great job today everyone! From swimming the Sound to Kelly running a PR in her first official 10K and for DeWit and Meredith for hosting a wonderful party! Go get 'em at the Mt. Baker Hill climb tomorrow DSR! Especially our tandem groups! |
Erin |
9/12/2009 10:37:31 PM |
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Congrats Muksters. Very funny that we crossed paths on our journeys today. It was a long 2.3 miles and the last half did take forever! The waves were reminiscent of IM but came from all directions. We're thinking it had to do with all the pleasure boats, especially around Humpy-Hollow. Good climbing tomorrow Bobo, I'll be recovering! |
Ron and Gretchen |
9/12/2009 9:23:42 PM |
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The swim today was great, thanks Peter and everyone who helped and organized and cooked! We should really plan one more good swim before it gets too cold. Any ideas? |
Cassandra |
9/12/2009 8:28:01 PM |
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MRJ folk had a nice swim to your island. Couldn't have ordered up a better day for it. We think that whidbey is on floats though as the island just didn't get any closer during the last half hour of the swim. Great to finally make land and enjoy the sun while sitting on the logs on the beach a little south of Glendale. We all thought it was a longer swim then IM, though by the map it's about the same distance. Perhaps there was some current we were fighting. Anyway, great experience for all. Congrats to all you from the island making it to Muk. Nice pics on FB Ron. All your smiles looked like ours... along with the chaffing. We topped it all of with a BBQ at Shawn's place overlooking the Sound. Made for a perfect day. |
Bobo |
9/12/2009 6:14:37 PM |
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If there is anyone around who is not riding up Mt. Baker tomorrow (good luck!) or recovering from swimming to the Lighthouse Festival (congratulations!), I'm out for 20 miles tomorrow, so there is plenty of opportunity for you to join me. :) I'm planning to run from Keller at 7:15 and then swing back by at 8:45. If it works better for me to meet anyone at a different time and place, just let me know. |
rosie |
9/12/2009 5:47:05 PM |
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Thank you so much Peter for all your hard work and organization. It went off without a hitch. And many thanks for the bagel support after the swim! To all you who kayaked: heartfelt thanks for your steadfast support, navigation, and safeguarding us from the speedboats. Great job, one and all! |
Kristina |
9/12/2009 3:58:42 PM |
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How did it go for you, MEJ-swimmers? We had a great time! Missed seeing you, though I think I saw Matt looking for those Rice Krispy treats! |
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9/12/2009 3:51:41 PM |
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Way to go Whidbey! nice swim. great day. great organization, thanks Pete!. Thanks Kayakers. Thanks everybody. |
juanito d. |
9/12/2009 3:48:27 PM |
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Mid-Channel Champagne? |
bzzzzzz |
9/12/2009 9:53:06 AM |
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We wish you many returns of the day Dan (island). Have a great crossing in celebration. |
Stringers |
9/12/2009 9:48:25 AM |
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Kurt, you don't need to put the boat on top, as I will be transporting peeps from Clinton P&R to Glendale. I will be at the P&R at 11:00 for 11:15 arrival time at Glendale. |
Challis |
9/12/2009 7:50:49 AM |
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I will be at the park and ride at 11, and give everyone that needs a ride down to Glendale, a ride they will never forget, in the back of my pick up truck. California style! |
juanito d. |
9/12/2009 7:36:25 AM |
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I can take two more people from Clinton to Glendale if I put the boat on top. Anybody else need a ride from Clinton to Glendale? Kristan, do you want to meet at the Park n Ride at 11:00 to get to Glendale by 11:15? |
Kurt J |
9/12/2009 7:25:56 AM |
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piking up kayaker around 10:25, have to run him to Glendale with Kayak and then bring trunk back to park and ride. I should be back there around 11:07 - I'll be easy to find - look for big red T100 truck with crazy guy putting on wet suit in parking lot. Looks like Kristan will be there just about the right time. Dan you are in too much of a hurry and I know you need to get there early so you can go for a warm up swim. |
Jeff |
9/12/2009 7:04:59 AM |
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jeff Call me - My son Danny is driving me and Brian from Clinton dock, to launch site this morning I'm stopping by Brians this morning to coordinate the times, cell 360 321 0161, home 730 1768, should be around 10:30 at park and ride. "all glide-d up" - who's bringing hot water? |
Dan |
9/12/2009 4:29:30 AM |
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I will be at the Park and Ride to meet Kurt and others with my wetsuit on and Glide-d up at 11:15. Carpool from there anyone? |
kristan |
9/11/2009 11:51:38 PM |
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Will need ride from clinton park and ride to glendale tomorrow. Dropping off kayak and kayaker. Then need to leave trunk at park and ride. |
Jeff |
9/11/2009 9:50:54 PM |
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Water
Everything on the earth bristled, the bramble
pricked and the green thread
nibbled away, the petal fell, falling
until the only flower was the falling itself.
Water is another matter,
has no direction but its own bright grace,
runs through all imaginable colors,
takes limpid lessons
from stone,
and in those functionings plays out
the unrealized ambitions of the foam.
Pablo Neruda
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juanito d. |
9/11/2009 9:13:05 PM |
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Hey, its no big deal. I'm thinking of it as a nice ice bath to help my aching joints. I should be feeling pretty good by the end of the swim and think what a cool bunch of dudes we all will be at the end of the swim. |
Cool dude |
9/11/2009 8:55:14 PM |
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Wow, is everybody as pumped as I am? |
Cassandra |
9/11/2009 6:01:27 PM |
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Guess we'll just wave at ya from afar. Have a great crossing! |
Bobo |
9/11/2009 10:14:47 AM |
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Have fun all you swimsicles! Very impressive adventure and the bragging rights will be huge. Hey, is anyone besides me going to Black Hills tomorrow? I'm sorry to miss the crossing, but will be thinking of all of you including volunteers. |
Pat B. |
9/11/2009 9:56:20 AM |
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if I'm asked to do that, they will be so mine ✌ |
So ender |
9/11/2009 9:44:37 AM |
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Bobo, we're heading for the park, and starting at noon too. I think we'll be almost a mile north of you at the mid-way point. But that's no problem. We'll ask johnnyd to swim down to fetch the treats. |
Peter |
9/11/2009 8:55:45 AM |
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Oh no ... I though we would be avoiding the traffic!
But rice krispy treats and a cup of hot Irish coffee would be nice. :) |
Jeff |
9/10/2009 10:42:17 AM |
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Rice Crispies I can't wait, I'll bring some pop. We can have a party! maybe some music! |
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9/10/2009 10:41:38 AM |
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what do you mean IF we get to the other side?!?!? |
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9/10/2009 10:15:35 AM |
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Are you PSAS-ers heading for the park or a bit south of that? It'd be fun to bump into y'all out in the middle and say "Hey". The Muk plan is to depart around noon from the little beach area by Shawn O's which is about 2 miles South of the state park. We're shooting for landfall somewhere close to Glendale, then jump in our boats for the return to Muk. Here's a link to our route. It's virtually the same distance as Glendale to the park. http://www.usatf.org/routes/view.asp?rID=322650 Should be a very nice day for the swim. If we do plan on a quick meet in the middle I'll make Rice Crispy treats for all as a mid-way snack. |
Bobo |
9/10/2009 9:37:07 AM |
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One more thing. Slow or fast, if you get to the other side you have absolutely nothing to be embarrassed about. Quite to the contrary. |
Peter |
9/10/2009 8:27:25 AM |
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I think we'll all start at the same time for PSAS. Here is how we'll do it. First we launch every kayak. When each and every kayak is floating and ready, then the swimmers can enter the water waist-to-chest deep. When all the swimmers are in position, Chloe and Grace will ring a brass bell to start us. The power boats will be able to monitor us just fine. |
Peter |
9/10/2009 8:24:55 AM |
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PSASs - I think we should stagger the start and let the slowest get a big head start. That way we would form a smaller cluster throughout the swim and be easier to monitor by the big boats. Also us slow pokes wouldn't be as embarrassed at the end of the swim. |
slowpoke |
9/10/2009 7:58:21 AM |
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John, I can't make it, I'll be dancing in Issaquah, But I'll race you to Mukilteo, I get a 2o min head start. |
Dan(island) |
9/10/2009 7:01:35 AM |
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For those die hard Lance Armstrong fans out there... http://cgi.ebay.com/LANCE-ARMSTRONGS-1996-CALOI-EDDY-MERCKX-TEAM-BIKE_W0QQitemZ290347878407QQcmdZViewItemQQptZRoad_Bikes?hash=item439a150807&_trksid=p4999.c0.m14 |
Matt |
9/10/2009 12:22:27 AM |
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Frazer, drop me a note if you are wanting to carpool up to Baker this weekend. I think I am taking my van with the two Brian's and could fit you if you are interested. aaronr (at) z-pulley.com |
Aaron |
9/9/2009 11:07:14 PM |
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John, I'll be there 2, and will bring PSAS surprise |
kristan |
9/9/2009 6:33:39 PM |
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John, I'll be there, with $ for a burger & something for dessert. Thanks to you & Meredith for hosting. |
krista |
9/9/2009 6:05:43 PM |
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John, count me in for the BBQ but out for the hamburger, I'll bring something non-meaty to share. |
Cassandra |
9/9/2009 6:00:49 PM |
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Post PSAS BBQ- John & Meredith's House. Sat. Afternoon, give yourself time to come to your senses, go home and shower. Bring a Pot Luck dish, I am picking up Hamburger, and J.J. might come with a King Salmon. Would like a donation on the Hamburgie, and RSVP by Friday noon, so I know how much to buy.blackdog@whidbey.com |
john d. |
9/9/2009 8:34:09 AM |
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Aaron, thanks for all your efforts to promote cycling as a lifetime sport, here on Whidbey Island. I wish you the best in your future efforts, as you discover and explore the horizon of your strength and speed |
david welton |
9/8/2009 11:18:08 PM |
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Aaron, thanks for being the TT guru this year. Yes, I am one of those guilty of not a single TT. I think I did it twice last year, my first. I usually cannot make Tuesdays due to work, but do appreciate your reminding us each week, keeping the book, and showing up each week. It does not go unnoticed... |
kristan |
9/8/2009 9:26:17 PM |
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Aaron, I was planning on showing up next week if you have any interest. |
Ed |
9/8/2009 8:47:50 PM |
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I think with the 3 weeks of no shows at the TT we will officially call it quits for the year. See you in 2010. |
A |
9/8/2009 8:46:37 PM |
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Since I have trouble getting into Deer Lake on a 72-degree day, I'm thinking of running from Langlois to the swim start to get the core warm prior to the launch. If you don't think it's a totally stupid idea and maybe feel like doing the same, let me know. |
Matt |
9/8/2009 8:11:53 PM |
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Lord Byron dude thank you. |
FFFFFFFFF |
9/8/2009 7:59:28 PM |
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Scubba dubby doo, wow dat watta weally wu
wu wu wu oh oh de watta weally wu
booti boot scubba dubby, bootie boot
the watta weally wu oh oh oh
glovey dovey wu wu wu
now we tawking
scooter ova de watta do do do |
Lord Byron |
9/8/2009 12:58:22 PM |
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Regarding booties. Any bootie should be okay. The thing to watch for is that it fit your ankle closely all the way up to avoid a "parachute" effect. I have a pair that parachutes like this and it's a bad thing for swimming. (They're SCUBA booties.) The best thing to do is try them out ahead of time. |
Peter |
9/7/2009 10:19:22 PM |
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TT tomorrow. Hope some of you can make it out... the days to get a ride in are fading for the season but tomorrow looks decent. |
A |
9/7/2009 8:19:02 PM |
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Thanks Peter, too bad about the showers, that would have been nice. My next question is about booties. Are kayaking booties the same as swimming booties? If not are they good enough? |
Cassandra |
9/7/2009 8:00:38 PM |
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Cassandra, I checked and the park in Mukilteo does not have hot showers. |
Peter |
9/7/2009 7:56:06 PM |
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Does anybody know if the lighthouse park in Mukilteo has hot showers? |
Cassandra |
9/7/2009 7:20:12 PM |
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Thoughts/tips to combat the cold of the adventure swim...for me, it took about 10 minutes to numb up my feet, walking in and out of the water before the start. Then, yes, I peed in my suit to warm up my body...could use hot water from thermos, but I was already out 10 yards and pee is a nice 98.7 degrees. Nice to feel the warmth. An hour of swimming will" flush out" the pee. Neoprene cap a plus. I did not wear booties. I used thoughts of Lynn Cox swimming faster to generate heat. I do not have her body composition but it kept my mind busy. You can do it if I can!! Good luck! |
Erin |
9/7/2009 1:51:06 PM |
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trip report! trip report! It was cold! it was wet! we were awesome!!!! How cold was it? I dunno. 56? 58? cold on the hands, cold on the face. hands will get used to it, carry on. face will become inured after it's been splashed by a few slappy waves. the good thing about being numb is it seemed like a really short swim. the cold was a creeping thing, up the legs, around the will, insidious, whispering, buffeting, distracting from important concepts like, uh, oh, keep your arms moving, lil tadpole!!! Thanks for all the kayaky support. Oh, we're here already?? in the end, it wasn't hairy enough to classify as a sheer terror adventure. but that's next week. |
Beast R |
9/7/2009 10:16:21 AM |
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Wet dry-run Swim: Ride with us from Langley. Van leaves the corner of 6th and Anthes at 5:50am, leaves the ken's korner tourist info kiosk at 6am, arrives at Possesion Point at 6:15 to drop off dry bags and fill any empty seats. Then to Glendale with other vehicles. I hope some kind soul will get me, K & D back to Glendale afterwards. |
B* |
9/6/2009 8:55:55 PM |
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Wet dry-run tomorrow: since we will be following the shore just a few strokes from standing-depth water (right?) then kayakers are not essential for swimmer safety. There will not be random boats doing 20 knots in our route. If any kayakers want to paddle for fun and/or practice they will be welcome. I am pretty sure Jeff J's kayaker will be there. Linda will paddle too. |
Peter |
9/6/2009 3:50:33 PM |
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Attn: wet dry run: jeff and I just I did the reconoyter, and here are the details, Meet at the Possession beach Park Parking area.6:20 am, bring your warm clothes, thermos, and carry bag. we will leave some cars there, and ferry those who are swimming in their rubber suits!in a van [Brandon?] , back up to Glendale, {about 15 min. ride] the kayakers will be waiting for us, We will put in, and swim down, We could use someone who drives back to Posss. Bch. with our booties,flip flops questions? john d.579-3070 |
john n jeff |
9/6/2009 3:44:23 PM |
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Attn: wet dry run: jeff and I just I did the reconoyter, and here are the details, Meet at the Possession beach Park Parking area.6:20 am, bring your warm clothes, thermos, and carry bag. we will leave some cars there, and ferry those who are swimming in their rubber suits!in a van [Brandon?] , back up to Glendale, {about 15 min. ride] the kayakers will be waiting for us, We will put in, and swim down, We could use someone who drives back to Posss. Bch. with our booties,flip flops questions? john d.579-3070 |
john n jeff |
9/6/2009 3:43:59 PM |
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Attn: wet dry run: jeff and I just I did the reconoyter, and here are the details, Meet at the Possession beach Park Parking area.6:20 am, bring your warm clothes, thermos, and carry bag. we will leave some cars there, and ferry those who are swimming in their rubber suits!in a van [Brandon?] , back up to Glendale, {about 15 min. ride] the kayakers will be waiting for us, We will put in, and swim down, We could use someone who drives back to Posss. Bch. with our booties,flip flops questions? john d.579-3070 |
john n jeff |
9/6/2009 3:43:47 PM |
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Wet dry-run Swim: My vanagan is available to carpool and/or shuttle. Damon, Kristan and I will be in it, leaving four official seats, but room for a couple more if we don't go far. I was unable to find any kayak volunteers, though I did search. |
Brandon |
9/6/2009 3:13:36 PM |
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Krista, I no longer have access to my van tomorrow morning! My kids' schedule changed and their dad needs it. So now I'm looking for a ride so I don't have to take my huge truck down there to hog all the parking. |
Cassandra |
9/6/2009 2:33:53 PM |
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Hey Cassandra, what time will you be at the Clinton P&R to shuttle down to the wet run tomorrow? I'd like to take you you on your kind offer to shuttle. |
krista |
9/6/2009 8:50:07 AM |
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Rosie, will start running from Goldsmith at 8:45. |
Erin |
9/5/2009 7:44:52 PM |
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I need to run 18 miles or so tomorrow, so I figure I'll get a head start at 7:15, and then plan to be back at Keller at 8:45 to see who else might want to head out. Will head toward Goldsmith as usual. Megan left me a message saying she was game for the first shift. If it's better for me to meet others at a different place and/or time other than the usual 8:45 spot, just let me know. |
rosie |
9/5/2009 7:29:51 PM |
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I think I did the swim in about 1 hour 10 if that helps anyone. |
Erin |
9/5/2009 2:38:33 PM |
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The crossing will take 1 to 1.5 hours, I think. |
Peter |
9/4/2009 9:05:02 PM |
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I hope to hang out at the Lighthouse Festival for a while, I'm not sure how long it will take us to get there though, any thoughts from the more experienced adventurers? |
Cassandra |
9/4/2009 8:12:34 PM |
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Still looking for 1 or 2 more kayakers for the Adventure Swim on the 12th. Anyone interested? |
gretchen |
9/4/2009 6:21:29 PM |
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Jeff, I have extra lifejackets to loan, although they are not kayak style so I am not sure they fit with a spray skirt. You can try them out to see. |
Kurt J |
9/4/2009 1:38:06 PM |
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What's the DSR apres-adventure swim plan for the 12th? Are you guys planning on heading back right away or hanging around on the beach in Muk for a while? De we need to grab a fire pit early that day for you since it's the Lighthouse Festival. If'n y'all stay we'll have a group joining you. |
Bob |
9/4/2009 9:52:13 AM |
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Does someone have a couple lifevests they could loan me for a couple weeks that would work well for kayakers. I borrowed a couple kayaks, but didn't get any life vests and the person who loaned them to me is out of town. |
Jeff |
9/4/2009 9:39:39 AM |
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Salty swims sounds great, can we meet at the park and ride behind the Clinton post office and car pool down to Glendale? I can bring my van, it seats 7. |
Cassandra |
9/3/2009 10:29:43 PM |
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cutthroat classic race report? |
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9/3/2009 8:56:24 PM |
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I thought I could ride my bike from the Clinton P&R with a backpack full of wetsuit, and tie up at the Glendale beach. I could leave my VW bug at possession pt... let's talk after masters, tomorrow. |
kristan |
9/3/2009 8:22:12 PM |
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Monday's salty wet run - be sure to contact John on this. We need to coordinate cars. I do have a Kayaker lined up for this and have a 2nd Kayak available. I messed up the event posting for him, but at least got the basics in. Be fun to have a good group for this although I'm worried that some fisherman might mistake us for a school of fish. |
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9/3/2009 3:11:46 PM |
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Matt, I tried to post for John. Looks like there is a limit on text length and my URL was not quite what I wanted. Oh well ... it will help. |
Jeff |
9/3/2009 3:07:15 PM |
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Dewiteke - just follow the guidelines on the training events page. |
Matt |
9/2/2009 10:00:13 PM |
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thanks for the news, Bob. Happy belated Birthday Bob! |
Erin |
9/2/2009 9:35:35 PM |
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Ibuprofen also promotes water intoxification, or low sodium levels, and may have contributed to some marathon runner's deaths. I take Tylenol...I haven't seen anything bad about that. |
Arlene |
9/2/2009 9:24:05 PM |
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Having the hardest time posting on the training events, so here it is:
'Dry Run'Salty Swim this Monday Morning, from Glendale to Possession Beach. Swimming along the shoreline.I am looking into some parking up the road on Glendale, stay tuned. This is a practice trial run for the 12th. If you want to do this let me know by e mailing me. I will be away Thursday-Friday Suggested start time is 6:30-7:00 due too tides. So chatter a bit, and organize, we'll talk on Sat. PM |
John d. |
9/2/2009 6:35:59 PM |
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Today's article on Erik Skaggs and Ibuprifin. http://www.mailtribune.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20090902/NEWS/909020322 |
Bob |
9/2/2009 4:20:21 PM |
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Is there a salt water swim this coming weekend? |
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9/2/2009 11:27:49 AM |
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This doctor believes that any activity that requires medication or an IV is likely activity that is done to great excess. |
david welton |
9/2/2009 9:54:01 AM |
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Go the the Health section of today's The New York Times, it is easier. Got Ibuprophin in the Article's lead line. |
piet nat |
9/2/2009 9:25:12 AM |
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check this out:http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/09/01/phys-ed-does-ibuprofen-help-or-hurt-during-exercise/ |
john d. |
9/2/2009 9:18:53 AM |
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165 crank or crank arms needed, older technology okay. |
Brandon |
9/1/2009 11:30:45 PM |
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Horse Rustlers suspected at the Kettle trails last Friday evening, Saturday morning.
Witnesses are needed, please spread the word. |
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9/1/2009 11:25:10 PM |
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Erin, Canada had a lot of smoke this year, which caused digestion and breathing problems for almost everyone. So, given this year's conditions, Cd'A. However, if there were no smoke, Canada is better for every leg, according to Damon, even with 500 more participants than Idaho. Swim less of a mosh pit, Bike prettier and more fun, although the road surface is some worse. He even liked the run course better in spite of the 2 hills. I understand Lynnette enjoyed her whole race as well, unlike Cd'A. |
*B |
9/1/2009 11:20:25 PM |
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No #@*! Thanks Fraz! |
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9/1/2009 11:01:41 PM |
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Mt Baker Hill Climb: "We've extended early registration until September 3 at 11:59pm on Active.com." DSR is looking to have a great turnout... I think I count 7 confirmed at this point. Head on over and sign up. http://www.norkarecreation.com/hcreg.htm |
A |
9/1/2009 10:36:08 PM |
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I think Brian and Megan have been swimming there since last week. My friend had said there was a sign indicating BGA but Megan and Brian have not seen it, have swam and have not broken out into spots. |
Erin |
9/1/2009 9:10:33 PM |
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So is the algae in Goss lake at unsafe levels? |
Arlene |
9/1/2009 7:40:31 PM |
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No no no frazer, what is really scary is the yo tube of the dutch detective trying to figure out the goings on over at Deer lake/www.youtube.com/watch?v=W1yTPxfxjvA&feature=related |
Piet Nat |
9/1/2009 5:57:53 PM |
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fraaazzzerrrr...i only watched 1 minute of it and stopped...i am already freaked out about open water swimming...i thought it was going to be something on the blue green algae...you bugger! |
erin |
9/1/2009 12:34:57 PM |
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Now, I’m not one to create alarm, but I recently saw this video taken at Goss Lake. It’s certainly no reason for alarm, but something to be aware of: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lB1yt_NmIy0&feature=related |
Frazer |
9/1/2009 11:26:53 AM |
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Mt. Baker Hill Climb is creeping up: Sept. 13th. Still time register. Here's a chance to give the big rings on your cassette a nice work out. http://www.norkarecreation.com/hcinfo.htm |
Frazer |
9/1/2009 10:12:54 AM |
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Our H2C results are now in: we finished in an official time of 27:09:13 (not including the minutes and minutes we waited before we could officially cross the line as a team while the organizers tried to figure out a way to get our wheel chair racers through the sand- finally we took matters into our own hands) were 58th/303 teams in the mixed open division, and 286/1004 teams overall. These numbers however, don't begin to tell the story. The full version will take a long run or at least some time over coffee. The short version is, it was a blast. We laughed and laughed, and ran and ran, and didn't get any sleep (though we were nearly run over while trying to sleep), and then ran some more. In the end there was beer, more stories, and traffic. Boy, was there traffic. If you didn't check out the link Aaron posted with the news clip about our team, you should. Max and Walter, our wheel chair athletes, were amazing. |
rosie |
9/1/2009 9:47:54 AM |
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For those of you who couldn't make it up to IM Canada to register, here's your chance to do so online. It's open for a limited amount of time. http://www.active.com/framed/event_detail.cfm?EVENT_ID=1790980&CHECKSSO=0 |
Dan (Muk) |
8/31/2009 11:25:57 PM |
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Thanks Brian for the heads up. And Brandon, which race did Damon and Lynette like better so far? |
erin |
8/31/2009 10:39:02 PM |
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For those of you who met Damon Henry and Lynnette Richmann at Ironman Coeur d'Alene.... They went to IM Canada this year and bettered their times: Damon: swim 1:09:25, bike 5:50:39, run (walk) 7:13:30 for an overall 14:25:31. Lynnette: swim 1:24:30, bike 6:36:46, run 5:16:01 overall 13:29:11. |
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8/31/2009 4:46:16 AM |
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A word of warning about the Putney trails. Belle and I encountered a ferocious Pit Bull and a very creepy owner at the intersection of Salal and the road to Saratoga on Thursday afternoon around 2:30. His small blue car was parked there, and he wasn't very friendly either. No one was hurt, but it was close. I don't know what he was doing there, but he wasn't there for exercise. Use caution (and mace?) if you go that route. I let the sheriff's office know about it. |
Brian |
8/30/2009 10:16:57 PM |
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H2C, Cutthroat...updates? |
Erin |
8/30/2009 8:38:57 PM |
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Plan now... we are shooting for over 10 people at this Tuesday's time trial. Get a sitter, leave work early, get your bike out of the closet, carbo-load the night before... what ever it takes, just be there at 6pm on Tuesday. You know who you are... |
A |
8/29/2009 8:33:23 PM |
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RC flying 7:45, bike riding 8:30 from the soccer fields |
david welton |
8/29/2009 6:39:54 AM |
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would anybody like to ride bikes tomorrow? in the morning? |
david welton |
8/28/2009 8:28:21 PM |
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Fun video about the Hood to Coast team that Megan, Heather and Rosie are on this year: http://www.koinlocal6.com/content/mediacenter/default.aspx?videoId=11939 They are running as I type this... |
A |
8/28/2009 1:58:35 PM |
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Congratulaions Opa Dan!! |
The Simms' |
8/28/2009 11:15:12 AM |
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Last minute sailing adventure!!! My son and friend can't make it (short notice). We have two slots available for sailing today 11-4 from Coupeville on the Cutty Sark. just me, my dad, step-mom and Caleb. Call me if you are free! 221-0301. |
kristan |
8/28/2009 8:13:02 AM |
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Cascade Orienteering Club will again be putting on an orienteering event on Whidbey Island in October. This year's event will be at the Chinook Land of the Whidbey Institute on Sunday, Oct. 11, 10am-noon. There will be 3 courses with interval starts ranging from 1-3miles and easy to intermediate navigation. I put more details on the Races section with the title "Beginner's Orienteering event". |
Bill Cusworth |
8/27/2009 4:32:04 PM |
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Congratulations Grandpa Dan!!!
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kristan |
8/27/2009 2:17:17 PM |
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Happy B-Day Megan, and happy Grandpa day to me, my 1st, a girl Juliette Cathryn Ausperk, 6# 13oz born this mroning at 11am. Everybody's healthy and happy!!! |
Dan (island) |
8/27/2009 1:06:09 PM |
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On a other note I just want to thank friends and family and Heidi, that bought cookies and Pies in order for me to get my bike out of hock, We made close to $500.00 So thank you thank you those words cannot express how truly thankful that I live among you. Bottom line I love my bike she is a (Outstanding, Radical, Beautiful, Exotic, Animal) I just love playing with ORBEA. Thank you once again!!!!!!Love you all!!!!!!!!! |
kelly |
8/25/2009 9:51:32 AM |
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Happy Birthday Megan!!! Have fun! HTC sounds fun. |
kelly |
8/25/2009 9:22:37 AM |
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Happy Birthday, Meg!
Miss ya!
=) |
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8/24/2009 10:54:01 PM |
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Happy Birthday, Megan!! Great job P&F, Simms. Have fun at Hood to Coast. |
kw |
8/24/2009 10:00:14 PM |
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race report from the exotic NAS Whidbey: Frank and I did the 3rd annual Megan McClung 10k on Saturday. Despite some strong headwinds, Frank came in second overall and I managed to wheeze over the line as F5. Whoooooohooooo. We felt great but almost didn't make it to the start line after being detained at the gate by about 15 heavily biceped marines who demanded our car registration and other crap we didn't have. oops. were escorted on base in an anonymous shuttle van (yes, we were the ONLY passengers) blasting Queensryche. We told everyone we knew Matt Simms but they still wouldn't let us through. DSR represent. Welcome back Simms and HB Megan. |
edgecliff folks |
8/24/2009 9:16:45 PM |
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Hey, back from the east coast beaches. Family did the 1st SPCA Race for the Paws 5k at Dewey Beach, Delaware. Will and Thomas were tough in the humidity and heat. Thomas PRd by 15 minutes in his 2nd 5k. 36 ish. Will was just ahead of him. Cousin Demi was 2nd overall. Matt and I ran with the boys. Later that afternoon, we attempted to complete a TTT over in Cambrigdge Md. Matt rode with his brother and 2 cousins. I rode with Matt's brother's girlfriend. We got about 10k in to the 40k ride only to be turned back due to a terrible car accident blocking the rode. All the rescue vehicles were getting there as we were competing...crazy. We got a good workout in but it was kind of scary thinking of the accident. That's all from this group. Oh, Happy Birthday Megan!! |
Erin |
8/24/2009 8:31:19 PM |
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Yes, happy happy birthday, Megan! Here's part of your present - good news! Just found out that Tom does NOT have jury duty this week, so we should be free to leave at noon on Thursday for Hood to Coast. Yippee! And speaking of races, when I ran with Megan this morning I learned there might have been a couple of people who ran the Megan McClung 10K, and then when I went to school this morning, I heard that Sheila was spotted at the Lake Union 10K. Race reports, anyone??? |
rosie |
8/24/2009 6:03:16 PM |
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Happy Birthday Megan! |
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8/24/2009 4:52:49 PM |
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Wow! beautiful pictures, A. Thanks for sharing. Dedication and preparation. I look forward to hearing about the official one, and to hear how the two compare...
cheering you on... |
k |
8/23/2009 8:42:59 PM |
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We had three riders today take on Mt Baker Hwy. We had a great ride... definitely got us ready for the real deal in a couple weeks. Brian and Brian in at 1:55 and Big A in at 2:03. Pics: http://www.flickr.com/photos/racicot/sets/72157622000045355/ |
Big A |
8/23/2009 6:11:44 PM |
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Y'all had great races. The swim sounded narly~ But you both prevailed! Congratulations! |
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8/23/2009 3:03:03 PM |
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Y'all take a gander over yonder in the races section for my race report on yesterdays age group Nationals, look for Tuscaloosa. You folks have a good swim today and remember to bring some sandals or wet shoes to walk out the beach with. Tie them off to the little bouy a few yards out from shore. |
Kurt J |
8/23/2009 10:44:05 AM |
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For me, the race unfolded like a slow southern drawl. The dam was supposed to close making current a non issue. Whoops. I was in 85 degree water for an hour, being the slow swimmer that I am. I was so dehydrated when I got out that I never recovered and was cramping on the bike and woozy on the run, which for me was a walk. Everything seemed in slow motion, and I guess it was looking at my times! Still, it was fabulous to be here and see old friends and make new ones. Southern hospitality is alive and well and the fried chicken and barbeque are soooo good. (could that have been a factor?) Donnie called it the finishers diet. hmmmm. Kurt J did awesome! and it was nice to see a familiar face. I qualified for Badapest by virtue of finishing and the low numbers in my age group competing, which believe me when I tell you is the only thing that kept me walking. I'm here in Birmingham to rest up and take in a few sights. Looking forward to a nice cool trail run and a good cup of expresso! |
Pat B. |
8/23/2009 8:04:13 AM |
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Thanks for the update, Frazer. Any news from Pat? |
kw |
8/22/2009 8:49:03 PM |
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Kurt should do IM China - "The 2009 swim course was moved to the shelter of the Nandu River, but unseasonably heavy rains resulted in a river speed that was unmanageable for weaker swimmers traveling upriver. While remaining in the Nandu River, the new course will be a point-to-point that will travel down river." They anticipate setting IM swim records. Doesn't hardly seem quite fair. |
Arlene |
8/22/2009 8:34:17 PM |
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I just got a call from Kurt (11:45 am) from Tuscaloosa. He was watching the Pro women finish their race and the pro men getting ready to start. He had a good race, finished 16th in his age group. He said the swim was difficult due to a strong current in the river, making everyone’s time slow and favoring the stronger swimmers. He’s going to give a detailed report when he gets to a computer. |
Frazer |
8/22/2009 12:14:30 PM |
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Swimmers, I checked it with Kurt, he said it would be okay to swim tomorrow, Beth will be home. See you all there. |
johnknee d. |
8/22/2009 11:03:53 AM |
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oops, that is 7:15am for the run... |
kristan |
8/21/2009 9:54:06 PM |
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So, I thought Kurt was gone at Nationals... are we still swimming from his house? Will he be back by then?
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8/21/2009 9:52:00 PM |
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RC flying 7:30 then road riding 8:30ish from the soccer fields! |
david welton |
8/21/2009 8:04:11 PM |
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yes, Pedro, very funny video! Thanks for sharing. Hey, my dad is coming to Langley and wants to fish with my boys. I have one pole promised (thanks to Brian McC), does anyone else have a fishing pole I could borrow next Weds (for salmon fishing)? Thanks! (will take tips too) |
kristan |
8/20/2009 10:57:56 PM |
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Joel, drop me a note if you are interested in heading to Mt Baker with us on Sunday... we have a seat in the car for you. Leaving about 6:30am. aaronr (at) z-pulley (dot) com. |
Aaron |
8/20/2009 10:50:18 PM |
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Pedro - very funny video. It is a must see. |
gretchen and ron |
8/20/2009 7:53:01 PM |
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Here's the video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_DjvvI-0xjc |
Ron |
8/20/2009 5:43:09 PM |
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So this Jamaican guy, Usain Bolt, set the 200m world record at 19:19, improving his last record of 19:30 from the Olympics. And now he's tired...
Bolt, who also smashed the 100m record in Berlin on Sunday, told BBC Sport: "I can definitely say I didn't expect that because I was a little bit tired.
"I said let's try because people are really looking out for this, I said it won't hurt to try. So I tried really hard and now I'm really tired. "Maybe next time I should just run the 200m or the 100m alone. My form was going backwards. I wasn't running upright. It wasn't a good race but it was a fast one."
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Arlene |
8/20/2009 3:56:31 PM |
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Ride leaving Half Link at 4pm today... 1 hour pretty flat at quick tempo. |
Aaron |
8/20/2009 11:01:00 AM |
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Have a great time you two! I know you'll do fantastic!
Will be anxiously awaiting a race report. =)
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Heidi |
8/20/2009 9:14:57 AM |
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Kurt and Pat: safe trip, smooth transitions, fast races, and the wind at your backs! Have fun. We will be rooting for you. |
Kristan |
8/20/2009 5:18:10 AM |
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Kurt & Pat, have great races and a good time in Alabama. Be cheering for you and keeping trac on line. |
blake |
8/18/2009 6:35:51 PM |
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waitasecond there mr. islandDan... Didn't they Hold the start for 20 minutes?? Did they also give you an extra 20 minutes for the cutoff?? I think a free entry into next year's race could be yours if they cut you off early. I'd check with the parent organization. Yer blisters oughta be healed up by then. Just thinkin'. |
Nitpicker |
8/17/2009 9:20:22 PM |
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Rest up Kurt then go like hell down in Alabama! good luck! |
Johnknee d. |
8/17/2009 4:21:44 PM |
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Heading out at 4pm this afternoon for 1.5 hours on the bike. Route will be pretty hilly... starting in Langley. |
A |
8/17/2009 11:48:34 AM |
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Salty Open Water training date coming up in Holmes Harbor, this Sunday. Start time at 4 pm. Sunday afternoon at Kurt' and Beth's place. First notice!579-3079 |
Glen Muknback |
8/17/2009 9:47:14 AM |
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Had a great time, other than major blisters on my both feet, it's all I can do to walk this morning. Smoked the swim in 30: + change, got out in the lead for my age group by 4 min, and proceeded to watch everybody pass me on the bike, walked the run and missed the cut off for the last 2.3 miles loop, the chip police gave me the option go in and finish with chip or give me your chip and continue, so chipless it was, finished in 8:13 min.
The swim this morning felt great, if only I didn't have to push off the wall. |
Dan (Island) |
8/17/2009 7:38:13 AM |
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Race report request!!! Let's see: lake stevens, danskin anyone? any others? Next weekend: a big cheer for all those nationals-bound athletes... Kurt, Patricia... anyone else? enjoy your taper! |
kristan |
8/16/2009 8:11:14 PM |
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BTW, we could use a timer this week... any volunteers? |
A |
8/16/2009 7:48:29 PM |
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So here is this weeks guilt trip: last year 38 individuals came out for at least one TT... this year we have 18 logging at least one run. Come on people... you know who you are. Tuesday looks like great weather... no excuses. Time is running out... |
Aaron |
8/16/2009 7:47:37 PM |
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Will be at the bottom of French and Max for hill repeats at 4pm. Come burn out those legs... |
Aaron |
8/16/2009 3:19:03 PM |
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simulated channel swim at kurt and beth's place.east harbor road meet down at the beach at 4pm. Today/sunday/ sorry for late notice. |
tardy swim dude |
8/16/2009 1:52:18 PM |
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Video for all gearheads. It's funny because its true. :-)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vn29DvMITu4 |
Pedro |
8/15/2009 11:36:26 AM |
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oops, lake stevens is on Sunday... enjoy your rest day |
k |
8/15/2009 10:18:37 AM |
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Road ride from the soccer fields, about 8:45ish, after RC flying from about 8:00ish |
david welton |
8/15/2009 7:18:00 AM |
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Shannon,Dave and Dan--Have a great race--you go guys. |
blake |
8/14/2009 4:03:28 PM |
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Good Luck to Dan (island), Shannnon Lind, Dave Jessup and anyone else doing Lake Stevens tomorrow... or any other race this weekend. You guys are amazing. |
kristan |
8/14/2009 7:11:58 AM |
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Record swim this am. 14 people braved Goss Lake! Thanks for showing up. Amazing. |
k |
8/14/2009 7:10:09 AM |
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Gelukkige verjarsdag Matt a day late! Somehow you have even mastered aging. Are there PRs for this? I think we all hope that we can be faster, tougher and more inspiring with each passing year. Smash them candles and have a great trip. |
Edgecliffers |
8/13/2009 9:22:55 PM |
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Happy Birthday, Matt! =)
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H Diesel |
8/13/2009 6:25:32 PM |
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Happy Birthday, Matt!!! |
kristan |
8/12/2009 10:33:22 PM |
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happy birthday to matt! |
xoxo e |
8/12/2009 4:14:48 PM |
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Heading to Mt Baker on Aug 23rd (Sunday) to pre-ride the hill climb with Brian A. Would love company. Anyone thinking about doing the event... perfect chance to give it a test ride. I have a couple of extra seats in my car. http://www.norkarecreation.com/ride542/Graphics/updatedprofile.jpeg |
Aaron |
8/12/2009 12:10:12 PM |
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Thunderstorms in forecast for Thursday. Open water swimming is not a good idea. Bat swim is called off. Friday forecast looks okay for Kristan's Goss event. |
Peter |
8/12/2009 7:53:03 AM |
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Check out how a few celebrities are aging: http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2009/08/11/Do-You-Want-to-Look-Like-This--Great-Reasons-to-Exercise-and-Eat-Right.aspx |
Frazer |
8/11/2009 11:37:11 PM |
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Not able to do the TT this week... if someone else rides and keeps times let me know and I will update the book. Definitely count on next week. |
Aaron |
8/10/2009 8:22:30 PM |
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swinging in the rain tomorrow AM @ Deer lake. 6 am gordie's Dock |
swim dude |
8/10/2009 7:29:00 PM |
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IAC Pool Closed on Friday. Masters meeting at Goss Lake. 6am. Join us for a lap or two. Time to be confirmed. |
kristan |
8/10/2009 6:29:27 PM |
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I think i will ride my bike from the soccer fields about 8:30 ish, after I fly my RC airplane (a yellow piper cub) there for a while |
david welton |
8/8/2009 6:23:51 AM |
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Does anyone have a seatpost that puts the seat forward instead of back on the bike? |
Ed |
8/7/2009 8:47:26 PM |
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Does anyone have a non-down sleeping bag that I may borrow Aug 15-17th? Also, I do have a down sleeping bag that I'd be happy to donate to a good cause/org...any suggestions? Thanks in advance. |
Krista |
8/7/2009 11:59:24 AM |
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Last minute posting meet at double bluff parking lot jogging to point and back. See you there at 3pm. Also, Just got my new ZOOT suit, need to give it a swim at goss lake at 4:30 for 30 mins. Then maybe a bike? |
Dan(Island) |
8/6/2009 1:26:26 PM |
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in that case I call a batswim tomorrow, thursday morning. departing Gordon dock at 6am ready or not.
Thanks Peter. |
Brandon |
8/5/2009 3:48:11 PM |
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Adventure Swim Update 2: The second power boat is confirmed. Total field will now be 15 swimmers. This adds five to the previous ten who have a spot. The new five are: Cassandra, Matt S, Kristan, Brandon, and Krista. Fifteen is where we will stay, even if we somehow get more powerboat(s). This number will maintain my sanity, maintain safety, and limit impacts (parking) to our neighbors in the tiny, tiny community of Glendale. I will send email to the 15 swimmers with more info in the next week or two. Also, I am looking for 2-3 day-of-event volunteers. They'll help at the start, stash shuttle car(s) at the ferry dock, ride the ferry over to Muk, meet and assist the landing swimmers in Muk, ride the ferry back with some of the swimmers, and shuttle swimmers back to Glendale. Any such volunteers? My email is on the Contacts page. |
Peter |
8/4/2009 1:04:32 PM |
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Now that is taking the left turn. |
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8/4/2009 9:30:57 AM |
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Just ran into two guys running from Mexico to Canada this summer. They're 2-1/2 months into it and should finish on Friday. No support vehicle, they are pushing a stroller loaded with their gear. What a way to spend a summer. Wish they were heading through Muk and up Whidbey, but they are going through Everett and up HWY 9. Anyway if you're on 99 today and see two really fit guys pushing a stroller with an orange sign that says "Mexico to Canana" be sure to stop them and say hey. Great guys Zak & Paul. blessthecoast.com |
Bobo |
8/4/2009 8:54:47 AM |
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Time trial tomorrow... just so happens that most of you will have to take at least one left turn to get there... go figure. Forecast is for 79 degrees and a tail wind. |
A |
8/3/2009 9:09:21 PM |
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Great after party at Raciots, good food good beer and Great people, doesn't get any better. It was fun! And yes, Arlene I did Padden with 7 other SW swimmers great day the water wasn't rough and I had a great swim. Matt took your words to my 2.5 hr run this am tired at 2hrs but took the hill for the last 1/2 hr and made it home. Thanks for the fork or hill less traveled |
kelly |
8/3/2009 11:11:41 AM |
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In "The Muppet Movie", Kermit and Fozzie are travelling along and one says, "Look, a fork in the road." The camera cuts to an enormous dinner fork stuck in the dirt. |
Hugh Jim Bissel |
8/3/2009 8:49:02 AM |
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1047 Rosemarie Donnelly Langley WA 49:00 F4044 47:57 Nice Job Rosie!! |
erin |
8/2/2009 6:08:04 PM |
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Rosie, report from Beach to Beacon?? Will look at website. |
erin |
8/2/2009 5:52:54 PM |
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Also "The Road Less Traveled" by Dr. Scott Peck for those of us who remember popular books of the late 70's and 80's. Thanks for the encouragement Matt. Had to decide on the easier or harder way this morning. Turned left. |
Bobo |
8/2/2009 4:07:33 PM |
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Niel Young put out an album this spring called Fork in the Road. I'm thinkin' Matt should write some lyrics... Best WI tri ever yesterday. Huge thanks to all of you who did the behind-the-scene things that made it so. Kelly, did you, and/or others do the Lk Paddon swim? |
Arlene |
8/2/2009 4:05:19 PM |
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Fork in the Road is a restaurant in Mukwonego, Wisconsin. The poem is by Robert Frost. "I came to a fork in the road and took the path less taken, and that has made all the difference". or something like that. And i think the Rolling stones had a song with similarly evocative words. |
david welton |
8/2/2009 1:54:11 PM |
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thanks, ron. i hit s and saturday and sunday pop up...must not have scrolled down. and thanks for the yogism, love them! anyway, HUGE thanks to the racicot for another fabulous post race picnic!!! |
erin |
8/2/2009 1:32:03 PM |
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It was Yogi Berra - "If you come to a fork in the road, take it." |
Ron |
8/2/2009 12:40:16 PM |
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nothing like some Euro-Time to get a good dose of Existentialism! 'Fork in the road', isn't that Albert Camus? Thanks for the update from the Continent Matt. |
JdW |
8/2/2009 12:14:01 PM |
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Erin's 8:45 trail run is really Sunday, not Saturday. We'll see you there! |
Ron |
8/2/2009 6:51:34 AM |
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Great job to all who wrote numbers on their arms an legs yesterday. It's never easy to come to a fork in the road and know the path to the left is harder than the one to the right and still choose to go left, but you did it. And you inspired the rest of us is so doing. To wit, I woke up here Sunday AM in Chamonix between two overcooked work weeks and as you were resting tired race legs I headed out to do the climb from the valley to the Grand Balcon Nord trail. One hour of steep climbing as the sun rose to the Plan de L'Aiguille, then another hour up an down under the peaks looking down 3000 feet to the valley below, until I couldn't see anymore after a massive mountain storm rolled in. That second hour was punctuated by torrential rain and a fierce cold wind, then hail, then snow accompanied by lightning. I fought my way over the Signal Forbes and down to a mountain refuge where I waited it out for half an hour then got too cold and just dropped in to the Vallee Blanch and a 45-minute hammer on a steep, rocky descent back to the valley. So next week when you're sitting at one of those forks in the road, fighting the decision to go left on the hard one, just go. Others will see your tracks and follow :-). |
Matt |
8/2/2009 5:36:51 AM |
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Great racing today everyone! Thanks to Racicots for hosting the after-race party. What a fun day!! |
Ron and Gretchen |
8/1/2009 8:23:12 PM |
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Fly on you tri-rockets! Swim like Phelpses, ride like the wind and run like the b'jesus! We'll be escaping the heat and checking results from Santa Fe. Oh, I almost forgot, long swimmers, you're forgiven the wind-riding and b'jesus-running but still swim
like Phelpses! Have fun everyone! |
Jacques |
7/31/2009 11:11:38 PM |
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For those of you racing tomorrow, who haven't gone to bed yet. Please be careful on Maxwelton Road heading to the park. I swept the patches, but it is still messy. If there are no cars coming from behind, go to the left of the patches. Also thanks to Brian and whoever else for your help in sweeping the course. Good luck to everyone racing tomorrow. I will be thinking of you and wishing you the best of fun! |
Challis |
7/31/2009 9:11:49 PM |
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carrie emailed me and they got the corner covered. it didn't look that way in the spreadsheet, to me at least...i have a little PTSD at that corner. |
erin |
7/31/2009 8:55:46 AM |
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Very short mini tri 11AM Friday at Gordons at Deer Lake.
If you know a jittery beginner send them over. |
Curt |
7/30/2009 10:07:46 PM |
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Donna is doing the whole thing, I believe. She took Allison Miller's spot. Also, for those volunteering race day, I saw the list of street corners to be manned and 6th and Cascade (near WICA) did not have a flagger. I emailed Carrie that I think this is a very busy intersection and needs to be a priority for a certified flagger. Just want to put that out there. |
Erin |
7/30/2009 10:05:21 PM |
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Krista, try Donna Rice for the bike her cell# is 206-437-0751 |
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7/30/2009 7:36:40 PM |
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Whidbey Tri bike ride leaders, scheduled the way responses came in to me are as follows: Pat leads the 7:15 ride, Kristan leads the 7:30 ride and I will lead the 7:45 ride, all from the park to Goss Lake. If that will not work let me know. Thanks for volunteering, and more people are still needed for Saturday during the race, contact Carrie at the Parks Dept. |
Kurt J |
7/29/2009 8:32:36 PM |
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Krista, I can run on your tri team if you are still in need of a runner... ninabee@whidbey.com |
Nina |
7/29/2009 6:00:25 PM |
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Open house at Willeford Lake Lot tomorrow (Thursday) afternoon. Bring da kidz |
blake |
7/29/2009 5:42:05 PM |
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Whidbey Tri Relay looking for biker or runner. Know anyone interested? |
krista |
7/29/2009 10:47:15 AM |
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Checkout Sadler's Alaska Challenge, an 8 stage hand-cycle and wheelchair race for disabled (?) athletes. About 280 miles, with 2,700 foot climbs, time trials etc. there are many videos on the website, sadlersakchallenge.com |
david welton |
7/29/2009 10:06:21 AM |
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will garbage pail for trash left after todays beach goers, too. will probably need early saturday morning pick up due to high usage with the hot weather. thanks frazer!! |
erin |
7/28/2009 11:54:36 PM |
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The phantom brush man is me. |
Frazer |
7/28/2009 11:10:15 PM |
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We need some strong backs for a work party Wednesday morning 8:30 am at Goss Lake to clear out brush under the trees. We’ve gotten approval from Steve Marks at Island County Parks Dept to remove the Salal and Oregon Grape from the north part of the transition area. This will greatly expand the transition area, which as you may remember, was extremely cramped last year. I spent 1.5 hours tonight pulling out brush and cleared an area about 8 x 15ft that had the thickest growth. The process involves: pulling out the plants, digging up the roots with a fork, raking away the debris, and then raking the area smooth. Bring heavy gloves, rakes, forks, and swim suit for cooling off afterward. I’ll have my utility trailer there to haul brush away. I anticipate that we’ll need another session Thursday morning to complete the job. |
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7/28/2009 11:08:38 PM |
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Adventure Swim Update. Ten swimmers have responded. That is as many as our one power boat can safely support. Therefore additional RSVPs from now will be placed on a waiting list. I will look for an additional confirmed power boat/driver and if sucessful we'll move the first block of waiters to "in" status. Sorry to be restrictive to my good friends like this but safety is paramount. A large group of swimmers will spread out too much for one boat to effectively cover. The good news is that we already have an unconfirmed second power boat and there are several weeks left to Sept 12th. So keep those RSVPs coming. If you have power boating friends or relatives please you check with them first for interest and then let me know. Confirmed swimmers (includes "maybes"): Jonny d, Jeff J, Sheila, Granola Boy, Dan(Island), Semple, Aas, Ron, Gretchen and myself. |
P. Oakley |
7/28/2009 12:22:03 PM |
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Sorry, the trail run was Sunday. Stay cool. Good training for Tuscaloosa though! |
Pat B. |
7/27/2009 4:22:14 PM |
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The Racicot's will be hosting the DSR and Friends Triathlon "after party" this year. Hope to see you all at 4pm after the race! http://www.z-pulley.com/dsr/Whidbey_Triathlon_Party.pdf |
Aaron |
7/27/2009 3:28:34 PM |
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Looking for a timer for tomorrows time trial... |
Aaron |
7/27/2009 2:13:45 PM |
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Low Down from Rome World Swim champs:
Concerning the FINA decision to ban the full body Polyurothane Carpaccio Suits:a quote from;Eric Shanteau of the United States, who led all semifinalists in the 100 breaststroke, was surely speaking for many others when he said: “I’m O.K. racing in briefs. Let’s race in potato sacks.” He added, “I just want something set and fair.” |
tater eater! |
7/27/2009 12:28:18 PM |
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Kurt, I would like to take the 7:30 group if available, 7:45 if the earlier one is taken. Bob T. |
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7/27/2009 9:53:24 AM |
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Thte last posting was by Dan (Island) |
Dan (Island) |
7/27/2009 7:31:29 AM |
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Two posting in one. - Pat B. Do you mean a trail run on Wednesday 7-29 at 9am or did it happen on sunday 7-26 at 9am?
I need a kayaker for Sept 12th (my b-day) channel swim, I may also need hot chocolate, if I don't get a new wet suit by then! |
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7/27/2009 7:30:47 AM |
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I can't believe I even KNOW anybody who's run 50 miles! Amazing. Yes, there should be raspberries and also some really yummy plums at the top of the vineyard. Ron needs his raspberries no matter what, OK? |
Pat B. |
7/26/2009 7:40:41 AM |
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Congrats to all the WR50. You are all Champs! Sleep well. Take care of your feet tomorrow. |
Kristan & Brandon |
7/25/2009 11:20:47 PM |
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quick update...just back from WR50 Trail Championships. Matt 19th overall in 8:19. Frank 28th? overall in 8:35? Stud performance on first 50 miler. Challis, not sure of place, but in at 12:15 with a smile! What a day! |
Erin |
7/25/2009 11:01:52 PM |
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I thought Ron was running the rio blanco 50 smacker, what heck is he doing asking for raspberries ? |
mixed up |
7/25/2009 7:15:01 PM |
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Patricia, Are there still raspberries? |
Ron and Gretchen |
7/25/2009 5:54:40 PM |
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Sorry, the trail run is tomorrow, the 26th. Yeah Matt, Challis, and Frank!!! It's like you're doing the entire Ragnar relay by yourselves. |
Pat B. |
7/25/2009 2:26:54 PM |
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mostly bike brick leaving in 30 minutes. Langley, Saratoga, East Harbor, Lancaster, Brooks Hill. Followed by a 3 mile run or so. |
k2 |
7/25/2009 2:02:56 PM |
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Whiter River 50: Matt, Challis, Frank... Cheering you on from here.
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7/25/2009 1:55:46 PM |
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Kurt, I will lead the 7:15 ride. I also rearranged my schedule to have Friday off so I can help at Goss lake or the run course, you tell me when/where and I will be there. |
kristan |
7/25/2009 1:54:33 PM |
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I need two volunteers for the Whidbey Tri to lead a ride from the park to the start of the race at Goss Lake. We will have three rides leaving at 7:15, 7:30, and 7:45. I can lead one ride so sign up here to lead one of the two other rides or contact me by email (see contact above).
We still need lots of volunteers to help set up on Friday and work the race on Saturday. Bring your friends. Old Confucian proverb: many hands make light work. On Friday we need help at T1 at Goss Lake (9:00am) and the run course at the park. Contact me or Carrie at the Parks Dept. |
Kurt J |
7/25/2009 11:03:18 AM |
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road ride maxwelton beach to bayview to lonelake to saratoga road leaving in 35 minutes |
david welton |
7/25/2009 7:50:13 AM |
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I'll be sorry to miss your party Megan and Brian. Our Wine Tasting Walkabout to benefit FETCH! is the same day for anyone wanting to do a party brick. |
Pat B. |
7/25/2009 7:34:20 AM |
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Trip Report - Brian, Megan and I hopped on the ferry to Orcas today. 13 rolling miles to Cascade Lake. Brian and I tackled the road to Mt Constitution. Tops out at about 2500ft with about 3 miles of 8+%. Total mileage was about 38 miles, back on the 4:20 ferry this afternoon. Awesome day! Pictures posted: http://www.flickr.com/photos/racicot/sets/72157621692425271/ |
Aaron |
7/24/2009 11:10:45 PM |
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I received an email from Kevin, and he said that he got a message from Mark L (Bellingham) saying that Harvey V. got in a fairly serious bike crash. I think he's out of the hospital (after a few day stay) and relatively okay, but he got pretty banged up. Sounds like he was riding w/ Marti and got hit from behind by a car. I thought I'd post in case any of you wanted to send him some good wishes. Here's a link: http://sports.groups.yahoo.com/group/BhamTri/message/5296. Also, if you Google Harvey's name, you can find updated info on his Twitter page (although I'm not sure how that works exactly). |
Dan (Muk) |
7/24/2009 8:58:12 PM |
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Who is doing White river 50 this year?
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7/24/2009 8:14:45 PM |
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Go DSR,! ...at White River, doing the Ragnar, or those doing their last practice runs for the Whidbey tri. You all rock. |
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7/24/2009 5:30:58 PM |
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Ya'll goin to White River to run for 50 miles!! are crazy, but my kinda crazy. Best of luck to all of you crazys. |
blake |
7/24/2009 3:24:11 PM |
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Go, go, go white river 50-ers! You continue to inspire. Will be cheering you on, at a distance. Enjoy! |
kw |
7/24/2009 1:04:10 PM |
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Did you take note in Lances announcement today to race for Team Radioshack in 2010 that he’d be competing in bike, running and triathlon races? This will be fun to watch! |
Ron |
7/23/2009 9:24:04 PM |
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Watch out for us Ragnar Relay runners this Saturday as we come into Langley! Please no blow-gun darts! |
Arlene |
7/23/2009 9:10:34 PM |
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Best of luck to the White River 50 crowd! May you be swift and steady with proper nutrition. We will be thinking about you. |
ron and gretchen |
7/23/2009 9:00:12 PM |
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the times has a story about two cyclists shot in the butt in ballard with a dart blow-gun! |
david welton |
7/23/2009 12:01:26 PM |
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The Puget Sound Adventure Swim 2009 will be on Saturday, September 12th. In late summer of most years we do an organized swim in the Sound, usually a channel crossing. This year we will swim from Glendale to Mukilteo State Park, a distance of about 2.3 miles. The start time will be noon. This event is recommended for experienced open-water swimmers. Because this is a big busy channel, we boost our safety with kayakers and the Mothership. Kayakers: each swimmer MUST be escorted during the swim by their own kayaker. Swimmers are responsible for providing their own kayak and kayaker. The purpose of the kayak escort is to be more visible to the random boats in the channel, and to provide temporary support to the swimmer if needed. The kayaker needs to stay within a few yards of the swimmer during the crossing. Swimmers, start asking your kayaking friends now if they can help you on September 12th. The presence of the Mothership as an additional layer of security means that the kayaker need not be highly experienced - however they do need to get across and back under their own power - almost 5 miles. In past Adventure Swims, some one-way swimmers have paired up - one swims and the other paddles the first way across, then switch roles coming back. This works well but the first swimmer should be cold-tolerant because they will need to paddle after spending 1+ hours in the Sound. The Mothership: my friend Sandy has agreed to support us with her motor boat. Her role will be to stay nearby and provide additional visibility to random boat traffic. She will head off any boats blindly motoring toward a swimmer, and can pick up a swimmer or kayaker that has a problem. She can transport gear bags to the finish. Sandy's boat has an enclosed cabin, is roughly 20 ft in length, and has an excellent swim step and ladder. Given that this is a privately organized, informal event there are no reg forms or fee, but an RSVP is mandatory. Please, please RSVP! There are a lot of logistics that go into this event. The logistics shift a bit depending on the numbers of participants. If you think you are a "maybe" then you should RSVP now on that basis and modify it later. I'm in the phone book or email me from the Contact page. |
P Oakley |
7/23/2009 9:50:02 AM |
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Here is a great story.
http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/07/22/a-soldiers-two-week-marathon/ |
johnny d. |
7/22/2009 9:05:23 PM |
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Cleaned out the truck and discovered a Whidbey Tri transition bag left in there from this last weekends practice tri. Send me a mail if it is yours and I will get it to you... aaronr (at) z-pulley (dot) com |
Aaron |
7/22/2009 12:37:51 PM |
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Looking for a volunteer to time tonight... 6:30pm at Kens Corner. If we don't have a timer show up, come prepared to self time. Hot=Fast |
Aaron |
7/21/2009 3:41:05 PM |
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Was told this morning by Carrie Monforte at the Park that Rick Hill was hit by a car on his bike, broke some ribs and had brain bleeding. I just got off the phone with him and he sounded OK. He said the brain bleeding had stopped, but he's in a lot of pain. He said he was coming home from work on the Mukilteo Speedway and a Hummer pulled in front of him to turn into the quickie mart next to the 76 station. He was going about 20 mile/hr and hit the car broadside. The next thing he remembered was talking to a guy in the aid car. He said he doesn't want phone calls right now, but you can email him at: rhill@ci.mukilteo.wa.us . It would be good to drop him an email and let him know we're thinking about him. |
Frazer |
7/21/2009 10:55:31 AM |
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Please consider attending the upcoming school board meeting 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 22 in the elementary school's community room. The school board has on the agenda to make a final decision about the school restructuring... please attend and make sure the board hears your voice. |
Aaron |
7/20/2009 7:52:41 PM |
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Yes, I have to go to work to recover from the weekend. Thanks to all from the fat salmon swim, to girls night out, to tour de france and a low key whidbey tri, to cookies from kelly. What more could one ask for in a weekend? Thanks everyone! |
kristan |
7/20/2009 6:56:15 PM |
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Hey I pr'd since this was the first one for me w/wetsuit 5th in ag, Arlene went w/o wetsuit , Theresa F came in seconds after me it was fun. Great resturant Thanks for the good time |
kelly |
7/20/2009 7:42:14 AM |
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Great day out there today... thanks to all that came out! If you thought that was fun, show up this Tuesday for the time trial. Weather is looking perfect and I have a feeling a PR or two might be had. |
Aaron |
7/19/2009 8:29:36 PM |
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Tour and pastries in the early am, and a tri in the mid am...can't get much better than that. Thank you Dave and Aaron for organizing such a great day. Aaron, give thanks to your mom for carting around our stuff, and taking such good care of our bikes. Thanks to all of the "spectators" cheering for us. |
Challis |
7/19/2009 6:11:17 PM |
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Great day! Thanks David for inviting us over to watch the tour. And thanks to Aaron for organizing the tri practice. |
Ron and Gretchen |
7/19/2009 4:06:18 PM |
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"This time, he rode with even more fire, to ensure the jersey would be his. When spectators came too close to him, he angrily smacked at them." Thanks David for letting us watch the action. |
Johnny d. |
7/19/2009 3:24:41 PM |
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Langley Half Marathon runners, volunteers, bystanders - we're missing the big S-T-A-R-T banner (red vinyl with white letters all strung together). Anyone maybe tuck it in the back of a vehicle or in a box someplace? |
Matt |
7/19/2009 3:16:42 PM |
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Thanks Aaron for organizing the practice tri, it was fun, and thanks to your family for helping out. |
Brian |
7/19/2009 1:44:02 PM |
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Yes! Excellent swims everyone! As Dan pointed out, South Whidbey represented 5% of all the entrants. Way to go Kristi, DSR. Represent. Also heard from Kurt: 1st in his age group yesterday at Chelan. (race report requested) and Good Luck to Pat, Ginny and others doing Seafair today. |
kristan |
7/19/2009 9:33:32 AM |
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Great swimming at Fat Salmon! We had 8 swimmers participating in the 1.2 mile wetsuit category and 7 swimmers participating in the 3.2 mile wetsuit category. Dan ran before and after his 3.2 mile swim without a wetsuit. Our top finishers in the 1.2 mile category were Jean Fankhauser with a time of 39.08 and Krista Loercher with a time of 39.35. Our top finishers for the 3.2 mile were Kristan Wheeler, 2nd in her age group with a time of 1:28.55 -a pr for her. John de Wit, 3rd in his age group with a time of 1:23.15 -a pr for him. Jeff, Sheila and Jean all came in first in their age group! What a great time had by all. |
Kristi |
7/19/2009 9:31:38 AM |
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For the people who's e-mail address I couldn't locate I'm posting our party invitation. All of the DSR faithful are invited. It's on August 8, beginning around noon. It's a potluck, so bring a dish of your choice. We'll be supplying salmon and beer, but if you have something else you would rather grill or drink please feel free to bring it. There will be a huge water slide for the kids, so make sure you bring swimsuits and towels if you're bringing little ones. Our address is 4856 Salish Way, Langley. Salish Way is at the end of Keller Rd., and it's the first driveway on the right. To whoever was excluded from our mass e-mail I apologize, I don't have a thorough list of everyone. If you have any questions please e-mail us at megnbri@whidbey.net. Thanks, and we look forward to seeing you. |
Megan and Brian |
7/19/2009 9:01:01 AM |
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dwelton@whidbey.net |
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7/18/2009 1:32:47 PM |
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the photos were cool, darci was an excellent driver. send a note to dwelton@whidbey.neta and I will send a few your way. |
david welton |
7/18/2009 1:32:15 PM |
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Hey Welton, how did those race pictures turn out? P.S. what's your email address? |
Heidi |
7/17/2009 10:33:34 PM |
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call 579-1030 for directions |
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7/17/2009 9:39:16 PM |
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Tour de France, coffee and a bike ride? That should take me right up to nap time. Thanks David, maybe you could remind us of the course to your house. |
Kurt J |
7/17/2009 9:10:21 PM |
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Tonight the Salmon sleep. |
rubber bubba |
7/17/2009 8:40:35 PM |
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Well, details got cut off by the dark hole that is the calendar. We will have someone to watch bikes and transition a bag for you from the lake to the park. Just show up at the boat ramp on your bike with a gear bag. See ya there. |
Aaron |
7/17/2009 3:21:00 PM |
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We (I) will be doing a "race pace" practice Tri on the standard Whidbey course this Sunday. I will have a driver with our truck at the boat ramp to put your transition bag into. Read above for details... should be fun! |
Aaron |
7/17/2009 3:16:17 PM |
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579-1030. I will have coffee. I have a big 24 cup party coffee maker. I also will have OJ/strawberries and bananas and pastries. |
david welton |
7/17/2009 12:37:22 PM |
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Zo Dave Velton,,waarr is dese plats, met de Tour op Televisi? Ik wil weten. oop een adres? huis nummer? Hoe kan ik oopbelle? Tel Nummer?
Kann ik iets mee brengen? Koffe? Brodje? Kass? Ja! Kass! |
Johnnie |
7/17/2009 10:57:41 AM |
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will there be coffee? i think coffee may be needed at 4:30. the french, i believe drink the coffee, n'est ce pas? or is that nescafe? we will bring the coffee if there will be none - alors, it is a "oui" for the jacques |
les jacques |
7/16/2009 10:46:37 PM |
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yikes, 4:30 on a Sunday. Ok, ok. I am in. Thanks Dave.
(though beware, I may be in PJs and bring my pillow)... and bike |
k2 |
7/16/2009 10:02:48 PM |
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I have a friend who is selling a small Blue Seventy Energie wetsuit in great shape. Let me know if anyone is interested. |
kristan |
7/16/2009 10:00:47 PM |
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Dave, put the Stringers down for 4 of us for the pastries and of course the Tour. |
Ed |
7/16/2009 9:06:17 PM |
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Yes, i am serious about this TdF party!! We used to do this in Santa Barbara, and it was fun. I will be showered and shaved at 4:30. Show up at 6:30 if you want! And be ready for a ride from Maxwelton beach when the race is over. You won't want to ride your bike on my dirt road. |
david welton |
7/16/2009 7:47:55 PM |
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Many, many thanks to Matt, Erin, Linda, Gretchen, Ron, Jeff and the DSR/MEJ folks who made volunteering fun. Matt, you ARE a machine. Was more fatigued after this weekend than after ironman...now I know the secret of your training strategy! I'll need to start earlier next year! |
k |
7/15/2009 10:30:38 PM |
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Enjoyed a swim in SF Bay today, at Aquatic Park Cove with like-minded folks from the historic South End Rowing Club. (They swim too.) http://www.south-end.org/swimming.shtml |
Peter |
7/15/2009 10:03:32 PM |
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Count us in for the AM. |
ron and gretchen |
7/15/2009 8:31:17 PM |
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anyone swimming in a lake tomorrow morning? looking for one more lake swim before fat salmon.. |
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7/15/2009 3:17:28 PM |
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Stage 15 (Alpine Stage-summit finish) Tour de France Party at my house, Sunday 4:30 AM, on the HD big screen, followed by a ride, maybe with Swede Hill intervals! Kids can watch cartoons on the other TV. Please RSVP so that I can be sure I have enough french pastries. |
david welton |
7/15/2009 9:06:56 AM |
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So after some chatter this morning, the meeting time for Fat Salmoners is 5 am same location. We will catch the 5:30 am boat. This allows us time to get there and check-in. |
Johnny d. |
7/15/2009 8:39:32 AM |
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Fatso Salmonators: who is going? who needs a ride? who is driving? I am sending out a e mail to all swimmers on my e mail list, if you are going and do not receive a e mail from me, let me know, I think we 'll meet at the park and ride in Clinton, behind the P.O. . Catch the 6:30 boat. Meet at 6 to catch/give a ride? okay. blackdog@whidbey.com |
johnny d. |
7/14/2009 6:31:17 PM |
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www.gosslake.org says the swim is on for the tri, and they're asking for volunteers on Sat the 25th 9am to help clean the transition area. They'd like to know ahead how may are helping. email drose@whidbey.com if you can be there |
Pat B. |
7/14/2009 9:10:52 AM |
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I am so glad for your good numbers, Pat! Health is EVERYTHING. Sounds like the Langley half was a resounding success! I had a good enough time at the Ocean Shores tri, but it is small enough and flat enough to be boring, at least the bike is. No hills, and few people to compel one to do one's best...well enough run, etc. Am looking forward to Fat Salmon - may need a ride. |
Arlene |
7/13/2009 9:07:58 PM |
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Barry Bonds Bats tomorrow at Deer lake. I am going. 6AM. |
jawshnny d. |
7/13/2009 8:37:36 PM |
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That was great! Thanks to everyone for putting on a really good show, and especially to Matt who encouraged me to "RUN!!!" when I asked him if he wanted another volunteer or a runner. The kids at the corner were absolutely the high point for me. They must have run their own half delivering the goods to us all. Very sweet. I have ripe raspberries that are begging to be picked. Please help yourselves. |
Pat B. |
7/13/2009 1:03:13 PM |
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i have a picture of phoebe holding out a cup of gatorade to frank's competition, who was in the lead at the time. she was game, but not nearly as joyful as when her daddy came by a few moments later! |
david welton |
7/13/2009 10:21:42 AM |
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Sometimes it takes a child to raise our spirits, and that's the real joy I got out of our aid station. Just watching the runner's faces light up as they ran through the gauntlet of children jockying for position to offer everything in our arsenal made me smile/laugh constantly. Especially when one of their parents, or parents' friends ran through. They were a HUGE help as cups were leaving the table as fast as I could pour them. Thanks to Grace, Chloe, Phoebe, Lila, Adeline, Lewis and Findley for all your enthusiasm and hard work. It was teamwork at its best. Hopefully we can replicate that next year. |
Brian |
7/13/2009 9:53:59 AM |
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Matt and Erin and all that helped out with this 2nd year 1/2 marathlon, thank you so much for all of your efforts to make it a smooth sweet gentle run. It will only get bigger. Thank you all for such DSR support!!!!!!!! I didn't think Fox Spit Rd went on and on and on................the kids were worth seeing on the way out of that road. |
kelly |
7/13/2009 7:59:47 AM |
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A HUGE THANKS to an amazing group of friends on and off the island. It not only takes a village to raise a child but also to put on a fabulous race! We have been getting some very nice accolades for our efforts...especially kudos to the kids for their enthusiasm! We did have one request for fewer gently rolling hills, ha ha was added after that statement. As tired as I feel, I am just as happy to have the pleasure of being friends with so many generous and kind individuals. Thank you, thank you. Matt would add something but I told him to take a break and he fell asleep in 2 minutes but I know he will add later!! |
Erin |
7/12/2009 10:16:01 PM |
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Congratulations Matt, Erin, and the DSR community for putting on a great race. So many opportunities for failure, yet so many successes. From my experience, the barometers of a quality race are the T-shirt and the awards ceremony. If those two are good, then so is everything else, and that was the case today. Lots of great race efforts from DSR. Frank and Peter continue to amaze, getting faster despite advancing years. How does that work? And there was the great drama at the front, with Frank dueling it out with the amazing steroidal looking guy, like Rocky versus the Giant Russian - such good stuff. And it was great to have so many of our Muk brothers and sisters in attendance.
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Frazer |
7/12/2009 9:13:07 PM |
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I am not able to do the time trial this week due to a work conflict. If anyone wants to grab the book let me know and I can arrange to get it to you. If people do the trial and note times just drop me a note and I will mark them in. Hope some folks ride... should be a good night for it! |
Aaron |
7/11/2009 8:05:24 PM |
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Patricia, GREAT NEWS!!!!put another spring in your step!...HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO HEIDI SORRY LATE TO ANNOUNCE!!!! I too need a ride to Fat Salmon swim. let me know Thank you! |
kelly |
7/11/2009 5:07:44 PM |
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Wishing you fleet feet to all those who are running Langley 1/2 tomorrow. Eager to hear, Jean and others about your STPs or other events this weekend. (oops last post from me too) |
kristan |
7/11/2009 4:56:32 PM |
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belated congrats to Pat. So happy to hear that your count is normal! |
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7/11/2009 4:49:41 PM |
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Bobo and David. I want hip resurfacing info for a friend. Any tips appreciated. fetch@whidbey.com |
Pat B. |
7/11/2009 12:40:37 PM |
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Anyone up for a little pre-race volunteering, we have a few open tasks that need doing during the day Saturday to keep from working until 4AM. If you have some time, give me a call on my cell 425-876-0826 or stop by the booth at Choochokam. |
Matt |
7/11/2009 10:33:44 AM |
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David, Triathlete stud friend of mine had his hip re-surfaced about two years ago. If you are looking for someone to talk with I can hook you up with Curtis. Took a little while to rehab, but he's back in top form & F-A-S-T. |
Bobo |
7/11/2009 10:20:08 AM |
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May the road be all down hill into Portland and the wind at your backs. Good luck at the STP! |
gretchen and ron |
7/10/2009 10:40:17 PM |
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Aaron and I both posted a ride at exactly the same time. I'd rather ride with one big group so I'll plan to be at Half-link at 8:30 and maybe we can ride to Langley to pick up anybody starting there. |
Kurt J |
7/10/2009 9:40:44 PM |
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Come get some miles in tomorrow... 8:30am at Half Link. Shooting for 3 hours. |
Aaron |
7/10/2009 9:35:12 PM |
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I was at the brooks outlet today and picked up a little flyer that might be of interest to someone on this site - my feet are too, um, petite for me to take advantage... "Runners Wanted - Brooks is looking for runners in the greater Seattle area to come into our lab and test running shoes. Requirements: 1) Male size 9 or Female size 8.5 and 10.5. 2) Enthusiasm for running
3) Dedication to excellence. 4) Desire to share opinions. 5) Passion for quality. Contact weartesting@brooksrunning.com." Apparently you get all the shoes you can handle. If anyone does it, I'd be interested to know about it |
kathy |
7/10/2009 9:16:22 PM |
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Patricia - I can't tell you how happy I am to hear that!! |
kathy |
7/10/2009 9:12:00 PM |
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That is awesome Pat! I am so happy for you! =) |
Heidi |
7/10/2009 2:00:58 PM |
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Is anyone on this forum experienced with hip resurfacing? I visited Dr. Pritchett in Seattle yesterday to inquire about this (ala Floyd Landis) and he told me that he had done several procedures for folks on South Whidbey. I am trying to decide about doing this and if you have any info to share, please let me know. Thanks! |
David |
7/10/2009 12:26:50 PM |
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Good luck and some butt cream to Jean for tomorrow's STP.
Good luck Jean! |
Down here |
7/10/2009 9:02:14 AM |
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Patrica, I thought I saw a twinkle in your eyes yesterday, go girl go! |
Dan(Island) |
7/10/2009 7:55:09 AM |
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Patricia, you are mighty!
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Peter |
7/10/2009 7:51:54 AM |
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Langley Half Marathon update - last year 91 runners. This year 191 in the half, 37 in the walk for 228 as of this moment. Hoping we can get to 200 in the run and 50 in the walk. Start twisting arms. It's all for the Parks Foundation. |
Matt |
7/9/2009 9:51:38 PM |
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OUTSTANDING PAT!!!! |
Bobo |
7/9/2009 8:23:25 PM |
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Pat you are amazing!! Cheers to a good 2009. |
gretchen |
7/9/2009 8:01:54 PM |
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Hooray for Pat!!! That is superb news!!!! |
david welton |
7/9/2009 7:09:50 PM |
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Vios is great! I'm not doing Fat Salmon (I have a date with the hyperbaric chamber) but am going to swing by when I get out to see how everybody did. I'm going to town Friday 11am boat if that helps anybody who needs a ride. Arlene!! welcome to the 55/59 group. We only share this for a year, but it's better than nothing, eh? Kelly, I said hello to your sweet bike down at Half Link. Very nice. I know I'm very chatty here, and it's because I want to share with all you DSR pals. My cancer counts (CEA's) were normal this month for the first time in over 2 years, and I'm just bursting with gratitude. Speedwork, including time trials, next Spring if all goes well!! Grandbabies, weddings, normal counts. Life is very, very good for sure. |
Pat B. |
7/9/2009 6:08:10 PM |
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Vios is great! I'm not doing Fat Salmon (I have a date with the hyperbaric chamber) but am going to swing by when I get out to see how everybody did. I'm going to town Friday 11am boat if that helps anybody who needs a ride. Arlene!! welcome to the 55/59 group. We only share this for a year, but it's better than nothing, eh? Kelly, I said hello to your sweet bike down at Half Link. Very nice. I know I'm very chatty here, and it's because I want to share with all you DSR pals. My cancer counts (CEA's) were normal this month for the first time in over 2 years, and I'm just bursting with gratitude. Speedwork, including time trials, next Spring if all goes well!! Grandbabies, weddings, normal counts. Life is very, very good for sure. |
Pat B. |
7/9/2009 6:07:54 PM |
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Fat Salmoners: Lunch update,;we got a table at Vios Cafe after we are done,Directions?
www.vioscafe.com
903 19th Ave E
Seattle, WA 98112-3502
(206) 329-3236 |
swim dude |
7/9/2009 1:48:12 PM |
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I need a ride, can I join you Krista? |
Cassandra |
7/9/2009 11:09:21 AM |
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Fat Salmon: I can drive 4, maybe 5 if you don't mind being close. Also up for lunch afterward. |
Krista |
7/9/2009 9:22:18 AM |
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I will be going to Fat Salmon and interested in carpooling. Happy to drive my bug, or grab a ride. Thanks everyone for coming to the swim clinic. Great turnout despite the cooler weather. Same place, same time next week. Starts, drafting, sighting, buoys, transitions (bring your bike, helmet and shoes, if you like). |
kristan |
7/8/2009 8:48:09 PM |
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Thanks, Kurt! I will be in a new age group so a small field sounds good to me! |
Arlene |
7/8/2009 8:37:12 PM |
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Only on South Whidbey...sighting of Julie B biking up Brooks Hill Road, Burley in tow, filled not with child but a bale of hay!! Right on, Julie!!! |
Erin |
7/8/2009 3:56:43 PM |
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Fat Salmoners, the date is getting closer, with the usual car pool stuff,Need a ride? Driving? Let your homies know. Also,Lake Padden entry deadline is July 17th, you get a equipment mesh bag if it arrives by that date. I am doing both, and will need a ride for Fat Salmon. |
johnny d. |
7/8/2009 2:18:19 PM |
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Arlene, I did the Ocean Shores tri the first year. It was a well organised event with a small field. I recall the lake was one of those coastal long, narrow, shallow lagoons, fairly warm and the water quite dark. It was OK but not like a nice clear lake. Did you ever swim in that lake near Ilwaco, probably similar. The bike is flat with many turns making it a technical course. The run is flat and includes a great stretch of run on the beach. It looks like the weather should improve for the weekend, have fun. |
Kurt J |
7/8/2009 11:59:40 AM |
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Repeat of earlier email, I'd like to invite everybody to Hanson's Building Supply BBQ on July 22, 11-2pm. I'd also like to ask for help, we plan on feeding 320 Meals on Wheels the same day. I need 6-8 volunteers to help cook and package polish hot dogs 7:45-10am. If you can help contact me at dgregory1950@yahoo.com, if not it's a great ways to carb up, remember everybody is invited. Hope to see you there! |
Dan (Island) |
7/8/2009 8:55:34 AM |
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Yes, Kelly is scrumptious! :-) |
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7/7/2009 8:43:14 AM |
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So I am resorting to begging now... please come out and ride with us on Tuesday evening for the TT. We have been having a great series of rides but can use some more bodies. Hope to see you all there tomorrow... |
Aaron |
7/6/2009 11:28:15 PM |
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Oh boy, Kelly - a new bike! I just ordered a new drive train for mine a b'day present to myself. Has anyone done the Ocean Shores Tri? I am doing the Olympic distance Sat, and am especially wondering about the lake. |
Arlene |
7/6/2009 9:48:36 PM |
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I'm thinking about swimming with the bats but I am not 100% committed. Anyone else going?
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gretchen |
7/6/2009 8:45:12 PM |
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The Hood to Coast team I am on is in need of possibly two more runners, anyone interested? It's a mixed team with able-bodied/disabled athletes to raise funds/awareness for disabled sports. August 28/29th...Mount Hood to Seaside, Oregon. Should be fun! Talk to me soon if interested. |
Megan |
7/6/2009 7:12:50 PM |
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maybe ... but you start so late ... should be sunrise ... |
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7/6/2009 7:01:17 PM |
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Deer lake tomorrow AM with the ospreys? anybody? |
down here |
7/6/2009 5:31:38 PM |
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thought for the week:
"the scrumptiousness as Kelly passes you on her new Orbea." |
so ender |
7/6/2009 2:08:48 PM |
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Okay you crazy trail runners, here's one for you (us?!). Found it in an article in Seattle Times sports section. http://www.bighorntrailrun.com/ |
Arlene |
7/5/2009 8:42:26 PM |
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Fat 3 mile SaltChuck - start swimming at 3:30 sharp. See 'swim in the saltchuck' for more details.
Could use kayak support - and volunteers? |
Jeff |
7/5/2009 11:39:09 AM |
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Johnny, I'll bring 4$ and a cooler to Kurt's, thanks. Is anybody up for Double Bluff beach clean up starting at 8 am tomorrow? Sheila and I are going. |
Pat B. |
7/4/2009 5:14:06 PM |
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I sent a e mail too selected 3 milers, check your e mail, Maybe kurt's venue will be a good chance for a three miler. |
rubberized and ready |
7/4/2009 3:23:16 PM |
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Fat Salmon Training Swim: Looking for swimmers who want to do a 1.5 + hour swim (at least 3 miles) on Sunday. Let me know if interested so we can pick a time and location or just post it and I'll be there. |
Jeff |
7/4/2009 8:18:27 AM |
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Starting Sunday, July 5, the Willeford lot at the end of Kirkwood Lane will be open to DSR and Swim Team members and their accompanied kidz starting at 2pm Sundays.
BYO everything, no facilities. |
blake |
7/3/2009 3:39:48 PM |
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monoathleticism is the only athleticism for me..... |
david welton |
7/3/2009 1:36:13 PM |
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Hey swimmers, I plan on being at Kurt's place on Sunday evening for the Saltchuck swim, I have some garden goodies to ply as well. If interested, I will have a bags of assorted items: green onions, kale, and some peas. If interested , e me before hand, so I can bring you a bag. $4.00/bag/ |
Johnny d. |
7/3/2009 1:13:08 PM |
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RBRBTHBLT-Road bike ride back to home for a bacon lettuce tomato sandwich, 8:20 AM from maxwelton beach |
david welton |
7/3/2009 7:53:47 AM |
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WARNING! Beware of the crazy exercise woman. She seems nice enough, but you'll soon discover her sadistic ways. Before you know it you're exercising all day, and there's not a thing you'll be able to do about it (a few of you may even enjoy it). She's very charming, but don't be fooled; she's trying to turn you in to a TRIATHLETE! |
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7/3/2009 7:46:41 AM |
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I have been swimming several times in Goss Lake and am alive to tell about it. No itchies either, even without a shower for several hours. Kristan, I might try and catch you at Goss Lk coming from the north. A ride back into Langley and lunch at UBCC sounds really good to me. We'll see how it goes... |
Arlene |
7/2/2009 10:21:26 PM |
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Pat, Kurt posted (on info for training events) a balmy 64degrees. Thanks Kurt! I plan to sleep in tomorrow, so unfortunately will miss a lovely trail run. Anyone for a late am bike, Goss Lake swim, bike, run? Bike to Goss Lake, swim, bike to Community parks or track, run. bike home... say start at 11? Swim 11:40, Bike again 12:15-ish, Run, bike home. Lunch to follow. oops, now that would be a BSBRBL. meet me at my house or along the way. conversational/social pace for all. |
kristan |
7/2/2009 9:57:32 PM |
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Hey Gretchen. I've heard there hasn't been funds to actually test Goss Lake recently but lots of people have been swimming. I've also heard of a few cases of itch if you don't shower or rinse afterward. Go to www.gosslake.org They don't have a report listed but they do have a contact email and you can also sign up for their updates. Kurt...what's the temp their in the salt? |
Pat B. |
7/2/2009 7:51:27 PM |
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Anyone know of a loaner passenger van out there somewhere? Thinking of providing a shuttle from the ferry for the half marathoners walking on. Would need it from about 6AM to 8AM Sunday 7/12. Any ideas, let me know. |
Matt |
7/2/2009 7:20:04 PM |
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Hey, does anyone know if it is okay to swim in Goss Lake now? |
gretchen |
7/2/2009 7:13:42 PM |
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Thanks Bobo for passing on Tim's hello from Grant. It never fails to astound me what a small world it is. |
Pat B. |
7/1/2009 6:19:28 PM |
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OK, you don't have to guess, that was me below. |
Kurt J |
6/30/2009 2:56:42 PM |
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We had a DSR contingent at the Lake Padden Tri on Saturday. It was a beautiful day for racing. Arlene made her comeback after back problems last year, Laura Reed turned in the 2nd fastest run split in her age group, Emily showed her swim speed sans wetsuit in her first competitive triathlon (I think) while juggling two young toddlers at home. Debbie Gallo, Oak Harbor, smoked her age group and is gaining speed for Worlds in Australia. I raced too against my perennial rivals from the north and despite a good swim, run and transitions, couldn't quite put in the bike leg I wanted and had to chase the whole run. Results are posted here http://www.accustatsportstiming.com/race/results3.asp?ei=30 |
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6/30/2009 2:54:59 PM |
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Michelle's WS100 race report is headlined on Sweat365's homepage. Good read if you have a few minutes. http://sweat365.com/ |
Bobo |
6/30/2009 1:53:07 PM |
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Hey y’all,
screamin' deal at the bike shop - 2007 DBR Podium 5 road bike, full carbon frame and fork, Mavic Ksyrium Equipe wheel set, Sram Rival gruppo (comparable to Ultegra) with a rear der upgraded to Sram Force (comparable to Dura Ace). Weighs in at 17.5 lbs. Frame is a compact geometry Medium, will fit someone 5’7” – 6’. $1700.00, which is essentially cost. Spread the word if you know of anyone looking.
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Kathy |
6/30/2009 1:37:14 PM |
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Clinic is four consecutive Weds in July. First at Deer lake, next at Goss Lake. |
k |
6/29/2009 9:49:28 PM |
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Kristan, is the clinic every Wednesday? |
Brian |
6/29/2009 7:53:29 PM |
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Passing this along to Pat from Grant in Muk."If anyone knows Patricia Buchanan I'm suppose to tell her that Tim Winestorfer says hello. Tim is Jenny's dad and my Father-In-Law. My father in law says "she is a ripper triathlete from your area."
This confirms Pat's fame ranking as high. |
Bobo |
6/29/2009 1:57:44 PM |
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nina, email me at home what is a good email address for you. |
erin |
6/28/2009 7:56:33 PM |
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Open water swim clinic starts July 1 at 5:30 at the public launch on Deer Lake. Anyone interested meet me there! Open to new and veteran swimmers. Come help folks become familiar/comfortable in the open water! |
Kristan |
6/28/2009 12:51:16 PM |
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Challis, I´m home from Spain tomorrow. Call me so that we can sign up for the triathlon. 425.478.3180 |
Nina |
6/28/2009 12:48:02 PM |
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Is there a 4:00 swim today at Deer Lk.? |
Heidi |
6/28/2009 12:30:43 PM |
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WS100 update. Michelle finished about an hour ago. 27:50 for 17th overall female. Her 1st 100 miler. Some of you know Krissy, the C-NUT RD, she took 2nd in the woman's. |
Bobo |
6/28/2009 10:03:52 AM |
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Kathy - Did you come over to the dark Five Finger side? Shari saw a guy at CDA doing the run in them. |
Bobo |
6/27/2009 2:10:22 PM |
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Hi Bob,
I'd like to formally retract my prior skepticism and disdain. Perhaps there is something to the 'less is more' argument in footwear... |
kr |
6/27/2009 11:07:22 AM |
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Good luck to all racers today. DSR represents at Lake Padden Tri, Seattle Rock 'N Roll Marathon and Western States 100. |
Bob R |
6/27/2009 4:27:37 AM |
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I am looking for a small row boat for lake fishing, if anyone knows of one for sale or someone getting rid of one please let me know! 360.243.7418 Thanks! |
Heidi |
6/26/2009 12:29:38 PM |
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Calling all volunteers - anyone interested in helping out at the Langley Half on Sunday morning 12 July? If you want to run, I'd rather you run than volunteer, but if you'd rather help just email me through the link on the "Contact" page. THANK YOU in advance. I need any and all volunteers I can get. |
Matt |
6/25/2009 10:26:24 PM |
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Arlene, I am going to Lake Padden and I know that Emily and Laura are also going. I can fit 4 bikes and their riders in my van if desired for a carpool. Contact me by email, see the contact page above. |
Kurt J |
6/25/2009 8:27:08 PM |
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Damn near Lake Padden conditions this morning out on Deer Lake. All you pillow huggers this morning better get the tip, if youse signed up for Fat Salmon, or Lake Padden, youse needs to get in the lake and work out under these demanding conditions.Othersise, it'll be youse walking Lake Washington Blvd. in your speedos. |
Koach No koach |
6/25/2009 9:21:40 AM |
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Photo 9 in the series |
Matt |
6/24/2009 9:41:12 PM |
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Not many race photos out there yet, but check out our boy K TRAIN! Believe the hype. http://www.spokesman.com/photosets/2009/jun/21/ford-ironman-coeur-dalene/ |
Matt |
6/24/2009 9:39:04 PM |
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Is anyone else doing the Lk Paddon tri? I'm open to carpooling. Plan to leave 6 AM (isd this soon enough?) |
Arlene |
6/24/2009 7:10:40 PM |
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Deer Lake Swim tomorrow morning 6AM. Anybody going? |
down here |
6/24/2009 2:43:38 PM |
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Welcome back and congratulations to all you Iron People. What an amazing accomplishment. Impressive results by everyone. You give us non-iron people great inspiration and vicarious satisfaction. Don’t suppose you’ll be doing any speed work this week. |
Frazer |
6/24/2009 12:26:13 PM |
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Doing the IM was great fun. The truly grueling work was done by the support crew. Thanks to all of you DSR folk who supported us all along, from those long training days, to standing in the cold and rain, to trying to find me on the run course with a jacket, to checking on us online. What an amazing community of athletes, friends, relatives. The biggest thanks goes to you! (and a party would be great.. but to honor the support crew too). |
kristan |
6/23/2009 8:44:59 PM |
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Looking for a timer for tonight's time trial... anyone interested? |
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6/23/2009 8:43:14 AM |
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http://ironman.com/events/ironman/coeurdalene?show=tracker and you can search by name, age, etc. |
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6/22/2009 3:38:24 PM |
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results? results? where de results? |
down here |
6/22/2009 2:24:49 PM |
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Shouldn't someone have a party for the CDA Ironman folk? Maybe a potluck sometime this weekend? I don't necessarily have the best set-up, but will host if needed. Anyone else up for a celebratory get-together and/or would like to host? Or is there something already in the works and I just don't know about it? |
Krista |
6/22/2009 11:00:49 AM |
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in the interest of conservation of training and exercise energy, I did nothing taxing yesterday just so's all you CDA im folk would have just that little bit of extra energy in the universe :). Not sure how far those 3 miles of running energy went, but I did my part. Though, what I REALLY want to say is: You guys ROCK. Nice work all y'all. Congrats on accomplishing an extraordinary feat. And great job to the support crew too, I don't expect that's an easy day for you all either, but I'm sure much appreciated. |
kr |
6/22/2009 9:43:43 AM |
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Time Trial tomorrow. IronMan participants get a pass... the rest of you are expected to be there to get your time trial on. Should be the nicest evening of the week. Get out and ride. |
Aaron |
6/22/2009 9:08:09 AM |
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Amazing ... I can't imagine biking 112 miles and running 26 miles, much less doing them back-to-back. Nice job you all. And I do apologize for enjoying a nice dinner while most of you where still running; I felt really guilty! |
jj |
6/22/2009 8:33:56 AM |
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Nice Job everyone! Looks like you all had a good race.
I knew you'd do great! |
Heidi |
6/22/2009 12:05:18 AM |
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Congratulations all Whidbey DSR's are in. Everyone finished!!!! So proud of you all, but maintain that ya'll crazy; you might even agree with me now, but not tomorrow. I'm kinda tired myself from willing the last finishers over that last 4.25 miles. Good God still at it after 13 or 14 hours. I'm in awe, but ya'll still crazy. |
blake |
6/21/2009 10:01:45 PM |
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Matt is in. 10:44!! |
JF |
6/21/2009 5:38:48 PM |
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You know Brandon. He's always a little late. Actually, it his Daaad signed in trying to figure out how to get some Coeur d' Alene triathlon results. |
B |
6/21/2009 8:13:26 AM |
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How is Brandon signing in at 7:39? The race has already started. |
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6/21/2009 7:44:39 AM |
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Brandon |
6/21/2009 7:39:05 AM |
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Blake, ironman.com usually has all day coverage and sometimes video of the races. |
Ed |
6/20/2009 6:26:33 PM |
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What is the best website for IMCD coverage? |
blake |
6/20/2009 12:50:08 PM |
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Go DSR at CDA! Though you won't be able to hear me very well, I'll definitely be cheering you on from here. Now that school is officially out for summer, I have some extra energy to send your way. I will be eagerly awaiting your stories. |
rosie |
6/19/2009 2:16:03 PM |
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Ditto to the CDA IM DSR racers. You've done the training, now just go do it. What better way to spend a day than swimming, biking and running?! |
Arlene |
6/18/2009 8:40:48 PM |
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all you CDA ironman/women have a GREAT RACE you have trained hard for this so go and have a BLAST! I can't wait to hear from you on your BIG adventure. |
kelly |
6/18/2009 12:34:12 PM |
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Thank you for all of your well-wishes! We have settled in to our rental, created a fun dinner, treated to a trail run/hike and rainbows. Plenty of room for all you visitors. And for any Muksters or others here at CdA: 7am swim, 7:30 run, 8am coffee... |
CdA IMers |
6/17/2009 8:20:50 PM |
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Nina, I replied to your email but it sent it back to me and I don't have it at home. So we need a team name and I'm game. |
Challis |
6/17/2009 7:18:09 PM |
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Megan, I spaced and did not add you to the Time Trial book for last night's TT. If you remember your time post it here and I will add it next week or perhaps Aaron can add it sooner. We'll footnote it that you were on a mountain bike pulling a trailer with two kids in it. |
Peter |
6/17/2009 1:13:53 PM |
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The list of people doing Mt Baker Hill Climb this year is growing. Get on the train... it will be fun to have a great DSR turnout at the race. http://www.norkarecreation.com/hcindex.html |
Aaron |
6/17/2009 12:03:13 PM |
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To all of you doing the CDA ironman, I wish you all calm at the start, your groove pace on the bike, strong legs on the run, and acceptance of each moment. Go get em DSR! |
Kurt J |
6/17/2009 7:59:11 AM |
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Fat Salmon registration is full!!! But they are looking for volunteer boaters: motor or kayak. If anyone is interested please email: fatsalmonswim@gmail.com |
kristan |
6/16/2009 9:46:05 PM |
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We could use a time trial timer tonight if anyone is interested in coming out but not planning to ride. Thanks! |
Aaron |
6/16/2009 3:34:12 PM |
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yes, there will be bats, or at least batty people, in the water with their goggles all adjusted at 6am. Gordon's dock. It's posted. |
b |
6/15/2009 8:52:23 PM |
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Bobo: of course we could design a quick DSR logo and copy it off... put it on our helmets and running gear. Can be made ahead. |
kristan |
6/15/2009 7:44:30 PM |
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fleidermausen? any other tuesday morning fleidermausen? |
B attyboy |
6/15/2009 7:31:51 PM |
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Just want to wish all of the CDA athletes the best of everything---best weather, best water, best power bars...and most of all, have fun! You all rock! |
Krista |
6/15/2009 5:31:30 PM |
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Bobo, I was thinking of putting some streamers and an ugly doll strapped on the front of my bike. Should be easy to spot :) |
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6/15/2009 4:12:20 PM |
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Best wishes to all the CDA entrants, may you all have the race of your dreams remembering that getting to the starting line is a HUGE accomplishment and the fulfilment of a
a dream in itself. Y'all are awsome!!! |
blake |
6/15/2009 3:32:26 PM |
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Early CDA weather forecast: High of 69F, 30% chance of isolated thunderstorms, water temp 67F. Sounds like DSR kind of conditions!! |
Ron |
6/15/2009 3:20:52 PM |
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Sure Bobo, tho' my front aero bottle might be in the way. Helmet sticker above the official number might work, at least for those who have a one a those new swoopy type helmets. I figured also I'd have to whoop it up a lil bit some way at lap one of the swim. Y'know, sing out to whatever family or friends are stationed there. It gets boring for the spectators to watch 2400 identical mouth-breathers struggle ashore in a straggly mob, only to slope back off wordlessly into the drink. And it's nice to recognize those who have to endure the whole thing [including the months of training] from the sidelines. |
Brandon |
6/15/2009 12:47:07 PM |
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Would y'all doing CDA be willing to put a bright sticker on the front
your bike? My wife was saying how difficult it is to recognize anyone,
especially on the bike, so I thought we could help out by applying an
obnoxiously bright strip on our bikes. I can get some very bright
label stock and hand them out this weekend. We'd also be able to
recognize any fellow Muk or Whidbey folk coming the opposite direction
for a quick cheer. |
Bobo |
6/15/2009 12:23:01 PM |
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all you try-at-letes going up to Coor da align, I wanted to wish you all good luck, get lot's of rest, eat well, mind your goals. Plus do not forget your water bottles. Good luck! |
yosemite sam |
6/15/2009 11:02:40 AM |
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I would love to join you next time (er, I think). I wanted to go slowly and used my old touring bike with mountain gearing. Later, I realized that I went in the opposite direction, which makes it a totally different ride... and missed Campbell hill when I took Glendale. So I got the easier, stealth, 2miles shorter version. |
k |
6/14/2009 3:04:20 PM |
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Erin gets extra points for using her tri bike. Well done everyone. Hopefully you can join us (next time?) Kristan. |
Brian |
6/14/2009 11:17:39 AM |
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Kudos to all the terrific people, who took on six of the Seven Terrible Hills plus Emil, and Kristan for her stealth version. |
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6/14/2009 9:46:25 AM |
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funny, I did almost the same ride you all did, but left a bit after noon and rode to Glendale. I skipped Emil Road, though... You all are amazing!! |
kristan |
6/13/2009 10:34:22 PM |
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4.5 were enough for me...thanks guys! |
Erin |
6/13/2009 6:59:09 PM |
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The route for the Seven Summits ride this morning...
http://www.mapmyride.com/ride/united-states/wa/langley/701124492713112841 |
Aaron |
6/13/2009 2:01:28 PM |
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I think Megan and Rosie mean Edgewood, not Edgecliff, for their trail run Saturday. I was confused for a bit, even if no one else was. Nice swim today, and thanks, Blake, for the form tip. |
*B |
6/12/2009 8:37:05 PM |
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BobR - yep. 25 or 30k loop starting Sunday from the ferry at either 6:30A or 7:30A. |
Matt |
6/12/2009 8:17:11 PM |
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Corrected time for hilly run with Rosie for sat. morning. Leaving at 6:30 now, back by 8'ish so the husband's can go play. |
Megan |
6/12/2009 7:24:12 PM |
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Corrected, hilly run with Rosie/Megan at 6:30 so we can be back by 8'ish so the husband's can go play.
See above. |
Megan |
6/12/2009 7:21:23 PM |
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Megan and I are officially starting our hill training for the Langley Half Marathon tomorrow morning. See above post for details. We're planning to run out to Saratoga to enjoy some of the gently rolling hills, before cutting back through the trails. The more the merrier! |
rosie |
6/12/2009 2:31:33 PM |
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Megan and I are officially starting our hill training for the Langley Half Marathon tomorrow morning. See above post for details. We're planning to run out to Saratoga to enjoy some of the gently rolling hills, before cutting back through the trails. The more the merrier! |
rosie |
6/12/2009 2:31:30 PM |
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Any long runs in the 16 mile range or so this weekend there on the Island? Know a guy spending the weekend there and might hook up if so. |
bobo |
6/12/2009 10:25:31 AM |
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FYI - Joe Marine is an avid MTB guy and has been one of the key people in the fight to preserve Japanese Gulch. Please be nice to him and let him know you appreciate his Gulch efforts. Thanks. |
Muksters |
6/12/2009 8:04:00 AM |
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Calling all two-car commuters! Joe Marine, Mayor of Mukilteo, will present his case to Whidbey Islanders next Wednesday night 6/17 7P
at Clinton Community Hall. Helen Price-Johnson, will be there. Mayor Paul Samuelson and Mary Margaret Haugen likely will attend. The Mukilteo Beacon, the Everett Herald and the Record will send reporters, and Joe will bring a few councilmen with him. The vice-president of the Mukilteo CC has promised to go. So it will be a pretty big event! No tomatoes allowed. I have paid a rental fee and a cleanup deposit!! Hope to see you there! |
david welton |
6/11/2009 9:26:57 PM |
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The Mt. Baker hill climb sounds like a lot of fun – a scenic ride with 24.5 miles of gently rolling hills. At least that’s what Brian and Aaron said, or was it Matt. We could have a DSR pace line except for the tiny bit of hills near the end. $65 registration until 8/31. |
Frazer |
6/10/2009 9:28:33 PM |
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A few left over tidbits from Sunday. Forgot to mention Blake and Lynn’s generous donation of Clyde ticktets for prizes, and Blake’ invaluable help with early morning set-up and after race take down. Also unmentioned was Kurt J’s many hours marking the course on Saturday and several hours setting up the finish line race morning, plus intense scoring duty during the race. Race coverage in the Record, despite the usual inaccuracies, was good this year. It helped that the high school sports season ended two weeks before and Jeff V. needed something to fill up pages. |
Frazer |
6/10/2009 9:04:35 PM |
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Ron, I thought you might recognize it. Strangely sore after trying to catch Brandon the whole way. BTW, we went down Coles instead. What route do you use? |
k |
6/10/2009 8:57:57 PM |
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Ironman Coeur d'Alene numbers are posted. They go up to 2630. Mark your body now. |
1860 |
6/10/2009 7:20:48 PM |
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Goss lake at 5:30pm long swim in the sun, I'm bring fruit bars for pre-swim snack. I'll have 4 bars, I'll eat them all if nobody shows up. poor me! |
Dan(Isl) |
6/10/2009 2:10:09 PM |
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Kristan, That tempo brick looks strangely familiar. Anyone that missed it today can do it with me tomorrow! And Frank, I'll read the Record article, but not until Saturday when the Wednesday paper is delivered. |
Ron |
6/10/2009 11:17:09 AM |
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People who don't read the newpaper are uninformed. People who do read the newspaper are misinformed. |
david welton |
6/10/2009 8:46:49 AM |
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There are factual errors in almost every Record article. In one article, they misspelled Coach K's name three different ways in the same article! I can see getting it wrong, but three different ways? |
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6/10/2009 8:22:30 AM |
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Some of the Jacques are attractive and some are misquoted. Pick up Wednesday's Record and see if you can tell who's who. Really, with all due respect to the excellent coverage of the Chum Run, I did not say any of those words. C'mon, you guys know me - I would have said something way more clever or, at least, long-winded. I did say that my favorite part of the Chum Run was the warm up. I should have said that my favorite part was seeing Phoebe having fun doing it. |
Frank |
6/10/2009 6:57:52 AM |
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Speedy Reedy Run: tomorrow! Call me if you need anything! h221-0301, c 360-672-8787 |
kristan |
6/9/2009 10:43:11 PM |
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Frazer, thank you once again for all your hard work in making this the "season opener" for the triathletes and a lovely way to end the year for kids of all ages. And the walkers, the 80 year old ladies who were tickled PINK they got medals too.
I see more entrants in the future. |
kw |
6/9/2009 7:19:24 PM |
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Kurt, check with Curt Gordon. I'm sure it is his. |
RH |
6/9/2009 11:27:52 AM |
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Frazer thank you for all you put into this event and it was a HUGH sucess! I loved seeing some new faces that I knew, but didn't know they were "jogging" I am loving it! HATS OFF TO YOU FRAZER! |
kelly and Jordan |
6/9/2009 9:08:35 AM |
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Thanks Frazer for putting on such a great event. A very nice legacy. And thanks to all the volunteers, we're blessed to have such a tight community here. I have a new appreciation for running...it's hard! |
Brian |
6/9/2009 8:57:23 AM |
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Frazer, whata sweet acknowledgement of all your hard-work. A 200+ turnout. The secret is out, at last, that the Chum Run is a really fun community event. You've found your demographic and it is us! Looking around at all the familiar faces it was clear that the event was really living up to it's name: The Whidbey Island Chum Run. Thanks Frazer. You are superb. |
The Jacques |
6/9/2009 8:45:27 AM |
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Frazer, I liked your interview in last week's paper. You gave very good quotes, a good message. |
Peter |
6/9/2009 8:16:07 AM |
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Frazer, Thanks to you for organizing the Chum Run! Any idea how much money was raised? And it goes to the CC team, right? |
Ron |
6/9/2009 7:50:22 AM |
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Many thanks to all the DSR people, who participated in and helped with the Chum Run. I thought it was pretty much over the top good fun. Thanks to: the experienced scoring crew of Kristan, Matt, Kurt, and Charley – Kurt and Blake for doing the course set-up, Kelly for promoting in the middle school, and getting prizes, Peter and Linda – Fry Run directors, Pat and Akemi – water station and registration, Matt and Pedro registration, Meagan and daughters – relay leaders, Aaron and heather on the cow bell and camera, thanks for the inspiration and levity from Phoebe and Pam the Sunday Runners, Frank, Peter, and Ron the Fast Food chefs (you guys are fast). Congratulations Brian on your first 5K (very good time), Jordon, Will, Thomas, Phoebe on a full 3.1, Grace and Chloe for doing 3.1 on Saturday, and all the other runners, Kelly, Rosie, Erin, Kathy, Pedro, Bob, Linda, Peter, Ron, Frank, Curt, Sue, Katie. Thanks again David for capturing the moments of magic for posterity. |
Frazer |
6/8/2009 10:10:45 PM |
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Awesome photos Aaron. Thanks for posting them. |
Ron |
6/8/2009 8:54:43 PM |
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Hey Aaron, I just saw your post from awhile ago. Yes, by all means on the post race party. The older I get, the more willing I am to pass the torch. |
Pat B |
6/8/2009 11:53:08 AM |
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Not a professional photographer, but here are some Chum Run pics: http://www.flickr.com/photos/racicot/sets/72157619332297631/ |
Aaron |
6/7/2009 11:01:17 PM |
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Found, and thus no longer lost, is a black 25th anniversary Black Hills Tri sweatshirt, size m, at the Chum Run. Somebody here knows who belongs to this item. |
Kurt J |
6/7/2009 2:33:12 PM |
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Update - Long run at 7A runs the normal 25k loop but starts/finishes in Langley. |
Matt |
6/6/2009 9:45:01 PM |
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I got it Bob, thanks. I'll try it out tomorrow. |
Brian |
6/6/2009 8:42:27 PM |
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Brian, Kristan has the wetsuit for you to try. Let me know if you want to keep it and we can figure out how to get the payment thing done. |
Bobo |
6/6/2009 4:50:09 PM |
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The best laid plans... and she who makes them goes shoeless to the bike start. Thanks so much, Muk guys, for the loan of cap, goggles. Had a fun swim with you all this morning. Sorry I had to bail on the ride. Anyone sleep in and want an afternoon endurance brick on the island? Join me for all or part of it. Late post: leaving my house on Anthes at 12:45 or so. |
kristan |
6/6/2009 11:50:26 AM |
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The Mt. Baker Hill Climb registration is open. For a 24.5 mile fun Sunday stroll up the Mt. Baker Hwy. from the town of Glacier all the way up to Artists Point ( a mere 4200 ft. climb) with spectacular views, and good conversation go to http://www.norkarecreation.com/hcindex.html. To register on active.com go to http://www.active.com/page/Event_Details.htm?event_id=1711585&assetId=b4e3dd4d-31af-46a4-bf92-e6e2c641b756. It will be a fun group ride! |
Brian |
6/6/2009 11:09:52 AM |
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Hi Pat!
Yes, long time no see!
360-243-7418 Lets go trail running! |
Heidi |
6/6/2009 9:39:10 AM |
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Swim boy has a art opening tonight in Langley. he has two pieces in the paper show at museo, art test your skills at art appreciation, and art criticism, . then check your pulse! Museo opening tonight at 5-7. |
johnny d. |
6/6/2009 8:33:21 AM |
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Swim boy has a art opening tonight in Langley. he has two pieces in the paper show at museo, art test your skills at art appreciation, and art criticism, . then check your pulse! Museo opening tonight at 5-7. |
johnny d. |
6/6/2009 8:32:45 AM |
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Heidi, what's your new # ? I haven't seen you for ages! |
Pat B. |
6/6/2009 7:21:55 AM |
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Bobo, sorry, I missed your post earlier. I am still planning on the 1/2 IM distance ride and run today. Will be on the 7:30 boat... perhaps get to Lake stevens in time for a quick swim. I think I will be the only islander doing it. Happy for company, if you up for all or some of it! |
kristan |
6/6/2009 6:25:52 AM |
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Just saw your post Pedro...hope you can meet up with the 8:45 ride! |
Erin |
6/5/2009 8:12:14 PM |
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Hey All, I am on Island this weekend. Anyone up for a 2-3 hr tempo ride starting between 7-8am? Hope everyone is doing well. cell 206-795-9023. |
Pedro |
6/5/2009 6:53:46 PM |
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Working on a list of regular weekly events for the summer. Let me know what should be on the list. The things I can think of off the top of my head include: Monday - Masters, Tuesday - Swim mit der Fledermausen, Time Trial, Wednesday - AM Masters, PM Masters, Thursday - Swim mit der Fledermausen, Friday - Masters, Saturday - AM road ride, Sunday - AM trail run, AM long run, PM lake swim. Others? |
Matt |
6/4/2009 10:56:34 PM |
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Chum Run Sunday is coming up, 10am at the Park. Dust off the tutu or your Batman suit. For anyone not running, volunteers needed for the timing crew, awards ceremony crew, etc., and more oatmeal cookies are needed (never enough). Contact me if you can contribute either: 579-8578. Some of the DSR fry are turning into smolt and will be taking on the whole enchilada, very cool. |
Frazer |
6/3/2009 10:34:32 PM |
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It's a super nice space, bamboo floors, loft bedroom, office, lots of windows, big bathroom. You couldn't ask for nicer landlords and you get to live with Belle the dog! =) |
Heidi |
6/3/2009 3:18:03 PM |
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Since Heidi has moved on to a charming cottage in the woods we are looking for someone to rent our space above the garage. We'd like to find someone we either already know, or is friends with someone we know. If any of you can think of someone please let us know. Thanks. |
Megan and Brian |
6/2/2009 10:39:45 PM |
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Hey Aaron, I don't seem to have your email. Send it to me @ sunwoodatwhidbeydotcom. |
B* |
6/2/2009 10:39:05 PM |
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Thanks Bobo |
Brian |
6/2/2009 7:26:58 PM |
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Muksters may see ya at Lk. Stevens. We're looking to do any olympic-ish distance SBR getting there around 8. If anyone wants to come over early we might be able carpool there. Potential to even just ride your bike onto the boat and we can pick you up. Post your intent and we'll try to coordinate. |
Bobo |
6/2/2009 6:36:07 PM |
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Shawn O' has first crack only 'cause he responded on another forum 5 minutes before you did (that and he feeds us on Saturdays before we ride). I'll let you know if it pans out with him. Stay tuned... |
Bobo |
6/2/2009 2:46:56 PM |
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Hey Bobo, I'm interested. That's about my size, my phone # is 360-321-2274. Thanks |
Brian |
6/2/2009 9:23:36 AM |
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Guy at the gym has a Blue Seventy Sprint Full size ML he'll let go for somewhere between $50 and $100 ($250 new). It's fairly new, just a tad too big for him so he's heading down to see Reed to get a new one today. |
Bobo |
6/2/2009 8:05:23 AM |
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Anyone else up for an endurance brick? Two loops of the Lake Stevens 1/2 IM course, followed by one loop of the run? If you want to make it a tri, arrive early (8;30). Muksters? Cheers |
Kristan |
6/1/2009 10:30:25 PM |
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I just got back from a ride and run near Wenatchee for some warm, long climbs and hilly trail runs. One thing we lack here are long bike climbs and there are some beauties on the east side. The Sage hill trails of Wenatchee were wonderful for running on smooth dirt. I'm going to do it again sometime, anyone interested? If kayaking is in your multisport event there are good river runs too. If you think you are good enough give this one a try http://kayakwaterfalls.com/ |
Kurt J |
6/1/2009 5:24:22 PM |
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I'm sure all of you Ironman folks received the following link, but the Ironman guide for IMCDA 2009 is out. Mine got shuffled into my junk mail: http://ironmancda.com/09CDAathguide.pdf |
Dan (Muk) |
6/1/2009 3:35:46 PM |
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I think the same special ends today for Langley Half Marathon, too. |
Erin |
6/1/2009 2:13:56 PM |
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Early bird special for Whidbey Tri ends today. |
Erin |
6/1/2009 2:13:26 PM |
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Great job girls and boy! At the 9th Annul Issaquah tri this weekend results are posted now. I saw Arlene,Sheila, Patricia was there didn't see her though..it was a beautiful day water just right 68. This year my son Jordan wanted to do a team relay with him running, so we were TEAM HENRIOT and we placed 5th Jordan ran a smokin 23mins and he beat John Curly. Jordan told me after the race if I could teach him to ride..too cute
Very Proud of all of us, especially my son. |
kelly |
6/1/2009 7:42:17 AM |
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Last minute posting for lake swim at Gordon's this afternoon at 4. Willing to kid sit for anyone who needs it. |
Challis |
5/31/2009 2:29:35 PM |
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Dear Muksters, Boringly enough it's the kind where nobody watches your kids, and you have to leave 'em alone on the beach with the teen party crowd. Although I'm sure valuable life lessons are missed by avoiding that, I've become more boring now that I'm a parent. Oh well. |
Brian |
5/30/2009 4:26:07 PM |
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Anyone up for a brick after the ride? |
*B |
5/30/2009 7:51:53 AM |
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Have a friend who is planning to do Lake Stevens this year. He was hoping for a group road ride on June 6 or 7. Anyone interested? Who else is signing up for the 1/2 IM this year? |
kristan |
5/29/2009 10:46:13 PM |
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Muksters want to know what a non-kid friendly swim would be. Old school speedo day perhaps? Guns & Roses on under water speakers? Might be motivation to consider giving in to the dark side and moving to your side of the water. |
Curious |
5/29/2009 3:41:39 PM |
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Good turnout for swimming last night. Water temp 68 (Serene). 6 Swimmers. Thor gets the cookie for going about 3 miles. |
Bobo (Muk) |
5/28/2009 9:15:34 AM |
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Good turnout for swimming this morning. Water temp 67. Seven swimmers. |
Peter |
5/28/2009 8:33:04 AM |
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Reminder: early registration for Whidbey Tri ends June 1st. That's just a couple of days away! http://www.swparks.org/ |
Peter |
5/28/2009 8:31:30 AM |
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Pat, we (Racicot's) picked up the party last year when you were out of town (I am assuming you are talking about the Whidbey Tri). We had fun doing it and are totally fine either tossing it back to you or hosting here again. Just let me know what you are thinking... I am glad we are planning ahead and I look forward to the after party no matter where it is! |
Aaron |
5/27/2009 1:24:34 PM |
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Getting pretty lonely out there on Tuesday nights... have we lost our TT mojo? |
Solo Rider |
5/26/2009 8:24:47 PM |
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Dan, No problem. Charlie and I found our way around the course. I see Matt is planning to go tomorrow if you were looking for a second chance. |
Ron |
5/24/2009 3:12:03 PM |
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Ron, Sorry to miss the run, but I didn't think it was happening, and I got your post late. I hope you weren't out there waiting. I'm anxious to get over there, so hopefully I'll see you guys in the next few weeks. |
Dan (Muk) |
5/24/2009 9:25:24 AM |
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Anyone who can't make the Sunday long run, or who wants to do two back to back long runs, I'm thinking about going long Monday morning same time same place as a normal Sunday. Email me if you're interested. |
Matt |
5/23/2009 8:54:49 PM |
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Hey Dan Muk! Not sure of everyones' plans for tomorrow but I'm game for the standard long run. We can use my house in Langley for the 10K aid station. Everyone that's still interested post here and we can gather at the regular time and place (7:30 @Charlie's old digs) |
Ron |
5/23/2009 7:00:52 PM |
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Hi Dan (Muk), I sure wish I were in long running condition so I could do the 25k loop with you tomorrow, but I'm not... I think the Simms are back east and Matt usually organizes that particular run, so I'm not sure of the status... |
Kathy |
5/23/2009 6:47:29 AM |
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Driving to Oak Harbor swim pool leave IAC 11am
4500+ hard yards return 2:30ish Saturday, swimming with Jim, interested meet me at IAC |
Dan(ISL) |
5/22/2009 12:50:22 PM |
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Anyone who might want to time tonight would be greatly appreciated... |
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5/21/2009 4:58:21 PM |
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that's a typo. i know how to spell urly. |
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5/21/2009 4:47:08 PM |
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It's never too erly to plan ahead....I would love to host the post race party. I was out of town last year and missed everything. Is there somebody else out there who's wanting to do this, or can I plan on it? |
Pat B. |
5/21/2009 4:45:14 PM |
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Lance and Levi did their time trial today... have you done yours? Kens corner at 6pm this evening... be there... |
A |
5/21/2009 12:04:55 PM |
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Mt 2 Sound Relay 1/2 marathon runner needed for this Sunday. A friend had a competitive co-ed team but their 13.1 runner had to back out. If interested let me know. Flat and fast leg. |
Bobo |
5/21/2009 9:12:24 AM |
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Hey all, Any of you running long on Sunday (the standard long run loop from Charlie's old house at 7:30A)? I'd like to get in 16 miles or so and need a change of scenery. I'll probably have some other Muksters in tow. |
Dan (Muk) |
5/20/2009 1:25:41 PM |
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South Whidbey Parks Foundation wants your old t-shirts! Well, some of them. We are looking for T-shirts with one side free for additional silk screening for a fund-raising item. Please no holes, sweat stains etc. All sizes, all colors. If you have any to donate please bring to your favorite foundation member or drop them to SWIM practices drop them by my house... |
krsitan |
5/20/2009 8:50:37 AM |
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pack, pack,pack (am behind). Move move move... Just returned yesterday from my son, Morgan's graduation and am still making boxes. Anyone up for a tour of Trillium trails run (11am) followed by a load to Langley, (my new rental home on Anthes), then a lake swim? A new multisport challenge! Call at my soon to be former home 331-4583 or show up 5156 Bounty Loop. Park on the right side of the driveway or in the street. |
kristan |
5/20/2009 8:39:27 AM |
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Posted two rides... one is this Thursday to make up for the missed Time Trial today (rainout). The other is a 40+ mile ride Saturday afternoon. Hope to see some folks out there for both. |
Aaron |
5/19/2009 9:16:21 PM |
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Good turnout from DSR at the Rhody Run this year. Results just got posted: http://www.athleteslounge.com/results.php?eventid=2547 |
Aaron |
5/18/2009 3:22:03 PM |
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Way to go Max!!!!!!!!!!You are a superstar! I am glad everyone had a great day. |
kelly and Jordan |
5/18/2009 12:39:19 PM |
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we all had a fun day at beat the bridge, and we all did beat the bridge! it was really quite fun to be in the last wave and have to make sure you were on target per mile pace to beat the bridge. will and i made it with a 1+ to spare. it was really fun to run with the kids. pam with the 1 mile crew of phoebe, miranda, thomas, and callum. cait, matt cassee and me with will and max for the 8 k. frank was rubbing elbows with the top runners. 10000+ runners all in support of raising money to help cure diabetes. max was a superstar. just think, we all go out and run or bike or swim and know we need to fuel ourselves appropriately but someone who exercises with diabetes has to balance their insulin regimen, stop and test their sugars, and eat or dose appropriately. exercise, stress and fatigue in a illness free body is tough. to figure out all that out having diabetes, courageous. hats off to you max!! |
Erin and Will |
5/17/2009 10:25:50 PM |
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Erin, that is just what I did 05/17/2009. Thanks it won't happen again. The water was just fine kindof fun to get out in open space with no walls to kick off. Did you all have fun and Beat the Bridge? |
kelly |
5/17/2009 8:49:39 PM |
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don't forget when posting in training events that the date has to be in the m/d/yyyy so today would be 5/17/2009. don't put the 05/17/2009 or it won't work. also if it is a single digit day don't put the 0 in front...5/3/2009 not 05/03/2009. try that! make sure time is in the correct format, too. computers! |
erin |
5/17/2009 4:53:27 PM |
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I am having a heck of a time to post this in the event section, so here it is. Bike ride at 1:00 meeting at the soccer complex in Langley.
Also a Deer lk swim at 4:30 at Kelly's lot. |
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5/17/2009 11:27:21 AM |
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Sheila and I will be there! Is this a record early swim? I've had fun catching up reading the blog with so much going on for DSR's I had what I thought was a humiliating 22K trail run down in Ca. (The Malibu Creek Xterra) 14+ minute miles. It took me 1 hr 15 min for the first 6 miles. Mostly uphill and scrambly. I figured I'd easily do a negative split. I learned that steep and slick downhill is even harder. I crossed the finish line in 3:17 with nothing left. I didn't feel so bad when I found I'd placed 3rd out of 6 in AG with the winner doing 13+ mm. I couldn't walk down stairs for 5 days. Hats off to all you Xterra people. It is TOUGH. |
Pat B. |
5/17/2009 11:09:51 AM |
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Deer Lake at 4 today. anybody going? |
DQ de Wit |
5/17/2009 9:32:07 AM |
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is the early run happening sunday? Well, it is for me, but I need to be at the Mudder before 10, so I'll start in Langley at 7 and run towards Clinton. |
Brandon |
5/16/2009 11:43:00 PM |
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This sounds like a DSR sort of thing:
http://www.cnn.com/2009/LIVING/05/11/namibia.race/index.html#cnnSTCText
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Dan (Muk) |
5/16/2009 7:43:54 PM |
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We had a great ride! Ron and Brian beat me up, but i will be a stronger person for it! Many thanks! |
david welton |
5/16/2009 5:38:36 PM |
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So the updated Deer Lake report is 67 degrees at 2ft and 64 degrees at 4ft at 4:30PM. That's up from 59 and 58 this morning at 7:30AM. |
CG |
5/16/2009 4:25:17 PM |
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Hope you guys had a good ride, I had to be back by 9:20 to get Grace to soccer in Oak Harbor, so headed out earlier. Maybe we can meet up next week. |
Challis |
5/16/2009 3:35:59 PM |
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Oh my gosh, who is watching the kids! |
Edwin T. Busy |
5/16/2009 9:46:16 AM |
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drats, the 70.3 sounds like fun. I am off to Colo. Springs for the weekend to watch my son Morgan graduate! see you all next week. |
kristan |
5/15/2009 11:07:45 PM |
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Thanks Erin, sorry you can't make it. Hit it out, Will! |
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5/15/2009 10:38:32 PM |
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I am off to OH for baseball leaving by car at 0830. I will not be on the ride but you can meet here anytime. |
Erin |
5/15/2009 9:40:27 PM |
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I'm open as to the time, since David will be riding from Maxwelton at around 8 a.m. we could meet at Half Link, or at the Simms' haus just after that. Or a little later if that's too early. I'm easy. How's that for you , Challis? |
Brian |
5/15/2009 8:29:47 PM |
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brian, i would like to ride from maxwelton beach at about 8 am and meet you somewhere.......where? |
david welton |
5/15/2009 8:02:44 PM |
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What time Brian? |
Challis |
5/15/2009 7:56:27 PM |
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Sorry, gotta go to the airport in the morning, Brian, enjoy! |
*B |
5/15/2009 7:13:33 PM |
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i am!!!!!!!! |
david welton |
5/15/2009 7:09:54 PM |
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Anyone up for a road ride in the a.m. tomorrow? |
Brian |
5/15/2009 6:36:08 PM |
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Oak Harbor swim saturday 12 noon 4-5 thousand, Will stop by IAC at 11am if anybody interested, I'm taking my bike will do something after. |
Dan (ISL) |
5/15/2009 8:31:10 AM |
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Trif sighting: ran into old DSR chum Trif at the Bike-to-Work Celebration Station in Everett this morning. He was working the Gregg's Cycles' repair desk. He showed up there at 4:30am for the 5am opening! |
Peter |
5/15/2009 8:04:28 AM |
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David also now has Ortleib panniers. I've had a pair for about seven or eight years. They are still amazing me with how good they are. |
Peter |
5/15/2009 8:04:07 AM |
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David at Half-Link is now carrying ORBEA bikes, and is offering special introductory pricing this season. Check 'em out. |
b |
5/14/2009 9:31:24 PM |
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Peter and Linda will walk on the boat with bikes for Rhody Run too. Haven't picked a boat yet. |
Peter and Linda |
5/14/2009 5:03:12 PM |
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A bunch of us , including kids, will be running the Beat the Bridge run for Diabetes on Sunday, too. We are on Team Max (Max Cassee, Frank and Pam's nephew) who has Type 1 diabetes. If you are interested in donating to the cause, see one of us! Rock on, DSR! |
Erin |
5/14/2009 3:53:56 PM |
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The Racicot clan (Aaron, Heather, Mark) plan to walk on the boat with bikes this Sunday for the Rhody. Online reg is open until tomorrow (15th). |
Aaron |
5/14/2009 1:53:36 PM |
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Rhody Run this Sunday. Anyone going? Chance to get the second best race T-shirt. |
Frazer |
5/14/2009 1:18:15 PM |
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Road ride at 2 pm today from maxwelton beach |
david welton |
5/14/2009 12:46:27 PM |
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Wow! Fabulous Kurt! So pleased to hear of your success! What is next? |
Erin |
5/14/2009 9:23:34 AM |
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Deer Lake temp this morning was 58F surface, 56F at four feet. Air temp 44. Didn't see any bats. |
Toes still cold |
5/14/2009 8:41:10 AM |
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Received USAT's publication Triathlon Life yesterday and looking through it there was Kurt Johnson listed as an All American in his age group. Way to go Kurt!!!!! |
Bobo |
5/14/2009 5:49:07 AM |
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bummers ... I was so looking forward to a little hypothermia.
What about Sunday afternoon? Might be nice if the sun comes out. |
jj |
5/13/2009 10:30:03 PM |
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i got frostbitten on a bike ride this winter, a few weeks ago. It was not fun. hot chocolate instead of a swim is a good idea. |
dwelton |
5/13/2009 10:15:30 PM |
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Swim with the bats is a no-go. Temp will be 57 at the surface and 55 below and no need for anyone to risk getting brain freeze during or hypothermic on the back end. So see you back there next Tuesday. Hope for a couple of sunny days between now and then. |
Matt |
5/13/2009 9:02:06 PM |
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Took a little spill on the bikey last Friday on the way home from work. You know those lovely dogs on Bailey Rd? Took my eye off the road to see the pooch and lost my balance, went into the other lane and over corrected. Next thing I knew, I was over the handlebars and on my head. Pretty lucky to laugh about it. I would appreciate a call to the Sheriff if you see those dogs breath my air. Thank. |
Jean |
5/13/2009 8:41:47 PM |
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some say the world will end in fire, some say in ice. from what i've tasted of desire i hold with those that favor fire. but, i think i know enough of hate to say that for destruction ice is also great, and will suffice. |
david welton |
5/13/2009 8:20:38 PM |
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I thinks I'll bat some coffee around tomorrow morning instead. The temp in Deer Lakey looks a bit too cold. Ick ga niet me billitjes in de ijskast zetten! |
Gezellige Piet |
5/13/2009 7:27:01 PM |
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This Saturday, the 17th, is the Bayview Women's Run/Walk at Bayview State Park (Skagit Co.) 10K/2 mile. (10K is certified.) Presented by Soroptimist International of Burlington and Skagit Runners. All proceeds benefit Skagit Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault Services.
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Arlene |
5/13/2009 5:02:11 PM |
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Is it February? |
Arlene |
5/13/2009 4:51:50 PM |
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Brrrrr.... |
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5/13/2009 3:58:29 PM |
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The Deer Lake temperature report is:59 degrees @ 2ft and 58 degrees @ 4ft as of 7AM this morning. |
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5/13/2009 2:55:53 PM |
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Aluminum or wood on the swim tomorrow? I'd like to come. Hopefully you allow me to keep pace. |
So. Ender |
5/13/2009 2:12:12 PM |
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Just a reminder... the Time Trials are happening... EVERY Tuesday at 6pm for practice lap and 6:30pm for actual timed start. Unless it is a total downpour, get that bike out and ride! We only had 3 last night and it was a great evening to ride. Lets get those numbers up... |
Aaron |
5/13/2009 12:34:21 PM |
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TODAY ONLY--you can register online for the Seafair 8k run on July 25th for $6. Gotta do it today...then the price goes up. |
Charley |
5/13/2009 10:40:16 AM |
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Is anyone goint to do any of the Cougar Mountain trail runs? The first is Next. Sat the 16th @ 9 am.
5 Miles in Issaquah through gorgeous trails! |
Heidi |
5/12/2009 10:29:41 AM |
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Swim with the bats starts this Thursday (let's give the lake another couple of days to cool off from the weekend). 6AM at the dock, rain or shine (ha). Be there. |
Matt |
5/11/2009 9:03:42 PM |
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Just a reminder, 13th annual Chum Run Sunday June 7th. Same fun course! No team competition like before, only a team name and costume competition. New this year, a 3 person relay team (for small kids and the infirm). "The Conductor of Fun "- Jim Freeman, home made cookies, another prize winning T-shirt, and all your friends. Hint: start practicing your Cha-Cha Slide http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jCEu_dFfw6I |
Frazer |
5/11/2009 5:00:04 PM |
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Did you swim? I thought about it and then built a bon fire to keep warm :) I thinking about next Sunday, but then you won't be around ... other I hope well swim with me. |
jj |
5/10/2009 6:35:03 PM |
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Swim? |
*B |
5/10/2009 2:06:23 PM |
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Kathy, loved you story. There were quite a few kids doing Bloomsday too - I was amazed at how well they kept up the whole 12 K. It was great. |
Arlene |
5/8/2009 8:28:39 PM |
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100 miles- Skagit Century. Saturday 7am start. Ironman simulation. Great posts lately, and well done, SWEATers, SWIMmers, and DownSounders. Sorry no Bloomsday post. |
B* |
5/8/2009 11:50:40 AM |
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Road ride tomorrow morning ending at Tilth Market by 10:00. Breakfast, coffee and plants available. Come support Tilth growers and the Friends of Friends Medical Support Fund Plant Sale! Kathy, great story! And go Johnny go!! |
jb |
5/8/2009 9:41:31 AM |
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okay, okay. so I just have to share my recent 5k experience. the more I reflect the more amazed I become... Back in Ann Arbor visiting friends and fam and it just happens to be the same weekend my old elementary school puts on a 5k fundraiser. Which goes right by my parents house. So, I have to do it, right? Anyway, to make a long story short, somehow this race draws the kids. I think there's a program set up around it and there are a group of kids who train for it during the year and it's their final event. There were about 600 5k runners, almost 1/3 of them were under the age of 12 - seriously 107 girls, grades 1-7 and 98 boys grades 1-7. doing the whole 5k. not a once around the soccer field fun run (though there was one of those too). a whole 3.1 mi. it was SO awesome. I ran nothing close to a pr, but a respectable (if I may say so myself) time and I got beat by a SECOND grader!! You HAVE to check out some of the photos and results: www.burnsparkrun.org. Here's my new running nemesis: http://picasaweb.google.com/burnsparkrunmedia/BurnsParkRun2009Album1#5331832404770380818. |
Kathy |
5/8/2009 8:49:26 AM |
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ps: I am in for the Skagit. Am pretty sure B* plans to go too. Anyone else? |
k |
5/7/2009 9:51:15 PM |
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Great job Johnny D. I don't care how you count it, you still are a winner with us... you smoked it! |
kristan |
5/7/2009 9:50:14 PM |
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If G and I have done our math right, JD was crankin' out 1:16 for each 100! Looks like Kristi is going to have to recalculate that "cruise" pace! |
Ron and Gretchen |
5/7/2009 9:31:49 PM |
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Great time for the 1600, big bummer on the 1650. This Saturday is the spring classic ride in the Skagit Valley. I'm thinking of going up to ride the 62 mile course. I remember it was a beautiful ride two years ago. The weather report looks good, is anyone interested? |
Kurt J |
5/7/2009 7:36:42 PM |
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Nats update from JohnnyD... 1650 today, on track for certain pr in the 21 flat range. unfortunately he stopped at 1600 for a solid DQ. seems the timers/official counters had it wrong and they rang the bell at 1550 rather than 1600 and stopped the clock at 1600 rather than 1650. Johnny d looked up at said timers (kids) and said 'am i done?' and said timers (kids) said 'yeah' while johnny d's counter, at the other end of the pool just shrugged. Who's a guy to believe? Alas, it is the swimmer's responsibility to do the right number of laps, so DQ it remains. howEVER, he did come through 500 at 6:09 and finished his 1600 at 20:32. right ON johnny d. oh, and a bunch of the timer kids got fired; sent to the 'softball field' whatever THAT means. I hope that's not a euphamism for something far worse... |
Kathy |
5/7/2009 4:21:33 PM |
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You're going to do great! We'll be thinking of you and
Wishing we were there! |
Heidi |
5/7/2009 10:19:02 AM |
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SWIM JOHNNY SWIM!!!! we are cheering you on, on Whidbey Island!!!!!!!!! |
kelly |
5/7/2009 7:23:46 AM |
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Go Johnny, go!!! The Vollbrecht's are cheering you to victory. |
Ron, Gretchen and Lucy |
5/6/2009 8:58:51 PM |
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late posting - IAC run 5:00-Bike 5:45-Swim masters
6:30 have passes for non-memebers |
Dan (ISL) |
5/6/2009 3:29:18 PM |
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I just got back from visiting family in California and doing the Wildflower triathlon. What a fun weekend with all you people out there putting that DSR stamp on the map. Well done. Check out my race report in the Races section. And good luck to Johnny D at the swim Nationals starting tomorrow. |
Kurt J |
5/6/2009 2:02:57 PM |
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Awesome! I am happy for all of you! Pam, Nina, Rosie, Kurt, Erin, the second Simms, Frank....... |
david welton |
5/5/2009 7:43:58 PM |
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Excellent efforts by everyone from Eugene to Spokane to Calif and the Wildflower. Congrats on good racing by all. |
kw |
5/5/2009 5:38:55 AM |
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Way to go Eugenie girls!! Betcha ya would of looked fast and fashionable in the nuu-muus! Cheers to you 3!! |
Erin |
5/4/2009 11:36:11 PM |
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DSR PRs. Read it, rhyme it. Nothing truthy here - just the sweaty facts. Weathering weather, dubious Centralia victuals, a pimple they call a hill and the ridiculous Marathon proposition - run 26.2 miles without stopping - Pam, Rosie and Nina did themselves proud in Eugene this past Sunday. Eugene is a big sloppy verdant kiss, all treed and riparian. The 26.2 marathon miles wound their happy way through city streets and riverside bike paths, starting and finishing at historic Hayward field. All three DSR racers channeled a little Prefontaine while living up to the hand-scribbled sentiment "Fast girls have good times" and set personal bests.
Rosie flew by the 30K timing mat chasing the 3:30 pace dude and smiling as if she had just started, on her way to a 3:41:00 (really check it out Rosie - hmm where did that second go?). She finished 463rd OA of 1,714, 14th AG of 100 (I'd call that top 15%). She ran a respectable 5k in there too and dropped a few Kenyan-like pacey miles, that you'll have to ask her about.
Nina a little unsure of her bib number "666" sailed/flew/(whatever devils do on a Sunday) by 30k with a wicked grin and kick on her way to a negative split (Nina is paying attention to her training) and a debut marathon (PB) of 3:43:49! 482nd OA, 23rd of 116 AG.
Pam arrived at 30k with that look that she has which is a little bit quizzical and a little bit ferocious after having run a brilliant half. She picked her way through the injured and hobbled, to finish the race on two of her fastest miles and a resounding sense of relief. Marathon debut: 4:07:21! 862nd OA, 16/63 AG.
All three of you are so impressive. It was a profoundly cool weekend. I am so happy to have been part of it. |
Frank |
5/4/2009 10:03:51 PM |
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Can any of you gals use a nearly brand new pair of Specialized road shoes? I have a pair going free to a good home. They're size 10 (in womens), but they seem to run a bit small. I'm guessing that they fit more like a women's 9. If you're interested, let me know, and I'll figure out a way to get them to you. Thanks! |
Dan (Muk) |
5/4/2009 9:51:22 PM |
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We were thinking of you when we got them, Kelly! Heard at the grocery store Kurt did fabulous! 2nd in age group with 1st place going to the national champ in his age group. Erin, also at the grocery store (Payless) are those Bumblebee bars that were so good. (think that's what they are called) 2 bucks though... Loved all the crazy results they give you for Bloomsday! |
Arlene |
5/4/2009 9:30:07 PM |
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Kelly, I got Firefly and Arlene got Soiree. |
erin |
5/4/2009 8:29:35 PM |
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Curt, and the dog park too, thank you so much truly a god send. Erin which me did you get they are oh so cute I just may get one to. Great Job to you all! |
kelly |
5/4/2009 3:51:10 PM |
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Wildflower Results. http://wf09.bazumedia.com/event/WILDFLWR2009 |
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5/4/2009 11:57:24 AM |
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Looks like Kurt Johnson had a great race at the Wildflower, dispite his illness the week before the event, and it is only the beginning of May! 2nd of 50 in his age group. We are looking forward to a race report. |
Bob T |
5/4/2009 11:55:44 AM |
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Awesome placing Erin, and I want to get one of those dresses! I could just see you running past people in one! =) |
Heidi |
5/4/2009 10:28:22 AM |
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Way to go Erin!! but tkae care of those knees. How did Pam Rosie and Nina do? |
david welton |
5/4/2009 8:58:46 AM |
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Fun day at Bloomsday...51,000+ running partners. It was just a sea of people! I just ran trying to pass people to keep my mind off my knee pain which was my other pass time...rating knee pain on scale of 1-10 (10 being the worst). 5 for flats and hills, 7 for downhills. Had fun running in my new excercise dress for all you fashionistas out there (http://www.nuu-muu.com/home.htm). Arlene and I picked them up at the expo. The ladies that started making them are really sweet! Just checked my results and got a kick out being the first Simms to finish! (out of 2). Check out the other ways they rated you...Erin Simms Finish Time: 1:05:54
Overall Place: 4,627 out of 44,490
Ran with a pace of 8:50 per mile
The average pace for 41-year-olds was 14:37
Placed 103rd among 710 people the same age
Placed 2nd among 4 people from Langley, WA
Placed 3,508th among 35,983 people from Washington
Placed 1st among 2 people with the same last name
Placed 1,271st among 26,349 females
Placed 26th out of 434 among 41-year-old females |
Erin |
5/4/2009 8:50:25 AM |
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FAT SALMON registration is open! This event fills up quickly, so register today. http://www.active.com/page/Event_Details.htm?event_id=1731214&assetId=45482544-89DB-43BC-AB43-BF27FB7D57B9
If this link doesn't work for you, go to www.active.com and search "fat salmon". |
Krista |
5/4/2009 7:34:44 AM |
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There's a family looking for a bike for a 14 year old Nepali girl they're fostering. She's about 5' Contact Adriana Gallagher 425-339-4137 |
Pat B. |
5/3/2009 5:17:57 PM |
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Everybody good and tires? Tomorrow is Monday. Better get some rest. |
big daddy |
5/3/2009 4:49:42 PM |
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Wooho! Lake time. Thanks also Curt for the rock and gravel a the Bayview dog park. I just found out you donated time and supplies to that as well. I heard that Peter and Linda were at the Hearts and Hammers yesterday. So many stealth volunteers. Thanks everyone!! |
Pat B. |
5/3/2009 12:46:42 PM |
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So the official Deer Lake temp at 10:30AM today was 61 degrees at 2ft deep and 59 degrees at 4ft depth. Wasn't Saratoga Passage 60.5 degrees when we swam to Camano and back? |
Curt |
5/3/2009 10:29:59 AM |
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I imagine you already knew that Curt G and his team were responsible for paving the path in front of the Intermediate School (voluntarily!) but I just found out about it in the Record. Big thank you to Curt and Island Asphalt! |
Ron and Gretchen |
5/1/2009 9:27:42 PM |
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I have posted a ride to Coupeville. This is a conversational-paced ride that will require stopping every time I get paged. If this sounds like fun to you, please join me for all or part of the trip. Yippee! |
Gretchen |
5/1/2009 7:58:12 PM |
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Yes, Good luck to Kurt and to Bloomsday runners: Brandon,Erin, Arlene. Marathoners, Triathletes. represent! |
kw |
5/1/2009 6:14:25 PM |
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Good luck and Good Time also to Kurt J. who is doing Wildflower down in CA this weekend. It's a Triathlete's Woodstock! Remember, if you think the Endurolytes are bad, just take half a tab. |
Ron |
5/1/2009 10:28:23 AM |
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another Friday road ride option: catching the 10:00 boat with bike and trailer for errand tour of Everett/Lynnwood via back roads. Pam, have a great time in Eugene. You'll smell those lovely bloomin' lilacs as you breathe breathe breathe! And Spokane? There's probably still snow on the ground so take your snowshoes. Enjoy! |
jb |
5/1/2009 8:18:40 AM |
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Last minute road ride today (Friday) leaving Simms house at 10:30am for about 1.5 hours... quick pace. |
Aaron |
5/1/2009 8:09:06 AM |
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Breathe Breathe Pamela you will finish strong remember what I saw (lol) Rosie and Nina have a great race, Arlene and Erin(?) have fun with Spokane. And to the rest of us Have a GREAT weekend |
kelly |
5/1/2009 7:13:30 AM |
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Good luck Pamela and Nina!!! Eugene Marathoners. Represent. |
kristan |
4/30/2009 9:57:23 PM |
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I love the new lane divider lines in Langley. They're so free-form. It was a picturesque sight to behold this morning as the artist, with lawnmower wheel in one hand, and Thunderbird bottle in the other, was silhouetted against the rising sun to the east. Ahhh, this is why I live here. |
Dizzy |
4/30/2009 9:52:54 PM |
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Check this out if you ride a bike and want to see someone pushing the envelope. Guarantee it'll make you smile. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z19zFlPah-o |
Matt |
4/30/2009 9:49:32 PM |
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Best of luck to all the Eugene runners this weekend. May the wind be at your back and may all of your hills be down but not too much. We will be thinking about you! |
Gretchen and Ron |
4/30/2009 8:59:19 PM |
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...and that's how I learned to love swimming, too, neon. Trouble is, I can only almost get up that early.
Funny, I've never enjoyed biking almost naked. Too skeery. But I will go enjoy riding with Patricia in a few moments in all my protective coverings. |
Beast R |
4/30/2009 12:19:21 PM |
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see you at masters swimming! were we are almost naked. |
neon tetra |
4/30/2009 12:06:29 PM |
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I slipped out of the diaper in 1950 and ran out onto vanderhhoof drive. running naked is overrated. |
david welton |
4/30/2009 12:01:49 PM |
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oh. was that why you didn't love it? I find a little basic fundamental support helps with that. And shoes, too, if not on the beach. See you at Snoqualmie? |
*B |
4/30/2009 11:21:39 AM |
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no, running naked |
david welton |
4/30/2009 11:08:49 AM |
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what, learned to love running? |
b |
4/30/2009 8:49:02 AM |
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I'm 60. Been there, done that. |
david welton |
4/30/2009 6:36:14 AM |
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Hey Dave! The day after STP one-day, there is usually a 5k at the Snoqualmie Falls Nudist Resort, it's still not too late for you to learn to love running! Run Naked, Run Free!! Yippee! |
B* !! |
4/29/2009 10:36:25 PM |
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Dan, we went 17 3/4 miles. Nice job getting to work with some time to spare...;) Thanks for coming with me, it made it much more enjoyable. I'll have to work on that timing thing, though! |
Challis |
4/29/2009 8:24:54 PM |
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What was her pace? |
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4/29/2009 1:38:21 PM |
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electric light orchestra
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4/29/2009 1:30:37 PM |
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i just asked if anyone noticed the story in the southwhidbey record. what's elo? |
david welton |
4/29/2009 1:26:57 PM |
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so what? we are all naked underneath.The really big news David, was that she listens to ELO when she runs. Now that's news. |
So. Ender |
4/29/2009 1:14:37 PM |
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so, i have been checking this website to see if anybody noticed the story in the record this morning about the 67 year old lady who got into running by doing a naked 5k at a Spokane nudist colony a year ago. |
david welton |
4/29/2009 12:10:07 PM |
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Challis had a great bike ride last night, how far did we go? Timing was perfect got to work with 2 min to spare could have done another 1/2 mile! Thanks for taking me. |
Dan(isl) |
4/29/2009 7:31:04 AM |
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Ok DSR crew, we need some help. The P&R are having a Jr Olympic Skills Competition on Saturday and they need volunteers to help run the event. It takes place at the High School (I believe)from 10-12 set up at 9:15. Can anyone help out? Email me or post here and I will get you in touch with Karyle Kramer. |
Erin |
4/28/2009 10:44:43 PM |
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Thanks, Erin! |
Dan (Muk) |
4/28/2009 9:26:01 PM |
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As many of you know, Pius Mbithi's father died unexpectedly this past Friday. Pius is the eldest of a large family in Kenya. They farm and drive tours. (the tourist trade is waning rapicly with the economy and the family now has few resources to support the children. A group of S. Whidbey folks are gathering donations to buy a used tractor for the family. This would be the only tractor in the village. With the tractor, they can not only farm their own land, but hire themselves to other farms and earn an income. If anyone is interested in learning more or contributing, please contact Cathy Robinson at cathy-robinson@hotmail.com. |
kristan |
4/27/2009 5:32:50 PM |
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Dan, click on Info up on top of page and there is a link I posted on basic nutrition guidelines. You will have to extrapolate out a number of hours but it is something to start with. I have a book I gave to Matt Eating for Endurance by Ellen Coleman, RD that you can borrow. Check out this website http://www.runtheplanet.com/trainingracing/nutrition/enduranceeating.asp for another quick overview. I am sure there is more to come on this topic. I found on the half ironman training that I got sick of gels quickly. I packed a pb and j for the the bike. Bento Box is nice to have to stash solid foods for the bike. On the ultraruns I enjoy the boiled potatoes dipped in salt. Not sure if they have those at IM. Yes, you will need Enduralytes or S Caps depending how much you sweat. Matt and you can chat on the St Andrews run next week. Start trying different foods as you train. And as always, if you eat the gels, drink plenty of water or else you will get GI distress! |
Erin |
4/27/2009 4:20:43 PM |
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Can any of you recommend any good sites about race day IM nutrition? I'm not sure my "throw down a few Power Gels here and there" race plan for shorter distances will work for a full. Any thoughts on products? Does one need sodium tabs? Carb-boom? Should I stop at Taco del Mar when I bonk (like I did yesterday)? How much should I eat and drink as a 145 lb male? Any info would be appreciated. If we get a good thread going, I can direct all the Muksters here, as we have several first time people. Thanks! |
Dan (Muk) |
4/27/2009 2:44:26 PM |
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Thanks everybody. Big thanks everyone for your support and helping me go to Nationals, I mean it!. Johnny D. [Sorry kathy about not swimming in the pond, there was... uh.... blue.... ya that's right.... blue algae in the pond.] |
yosemite Sam |
4/26/2009 9:09:37 PM |
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oops. what that a mixing of tenses in the same sentence? Matt, can we have a grammer check added? |
yes, me again |
4/26/2009 12:08:12 PM |
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oh. was that a double negative? well, you know what I meant. |
kidmpftecr |
4/26/2009 12:07:10 PM |
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Reminder: Speedo Ready go to nationals stimulus glass sale at Johnny D's house. 2-5. Please be aware that I plan to be there early. those of you who have been unfortunate enough to follow me at one of John and Meredith's glass/tile sales will know that I have no concerns with leaving nothing left for the rest. Besides, rumor has it that johnny d will be giving a swimming demo in his pond out back. This is definitely not an event to miss. |
Kathy i'm-doing-my-part-for-the-economy Rogers |
4/26/2009 12:06:14 PM |
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Tanking after Tuesday Time Trial? Let's have a Post-TT dinner at the new Mexican restaurant, Tuesday the 28th. Do they take reservations? For 6:55:45 pm?
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Linda I |
4/26/2009 7:30:37 AM |
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Thanks Pamela!!!!!you are sooooo good! |
kelly |
4/25/2009 12:45:59 PM |
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sleeping in on Sat: anyone up for a trillium run and swim to follow? Noon at IAC and go from there... |
kristan |
4/25/2009 10:04:35 AM |
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i will be ridng from maxwelton beach into town at 8:30 unless i see someone posy a group ride |
david welton |
4/25/2009 6:23:47 AM |
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Thanks Pam!
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k |
4/24/2009 10:18:32 PM |
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i would like to ride! |
david welton |
4/24/2009 10:00:55 PM |
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Competitive shopping! Way to go, Pam, and thanks! |
Arlene |
4/24/2009 9:08:30 PM |
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Thanks Pamarama! |
Heidi |
4/24/2009 8:54:16 PM |
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A HUGE THANKS to Pam for battling for tech shirts at the Brooks Outlet Truckload Sale! With little notice, Pam hopped on the ferry and took directions via cell on where to go and what to buy! Thanks personal shopper!! Hope to get shirts DSRed and start Representing in style! |
Most Grateful Erin and Matt |
4/24/2009 8:16:25 PM |
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Is anyone planning on riding around the regular time on Saturday? |
Brian |
4/24/2009 8:08:50 PM |
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Looking at the weather this weekend, Sunday looks better for a long ride, so I think I'll switch run/ride days.
that is, unless anyone knows something I don't. Look for a IM Cd'A training100-mile-ish route and schedule to be posted soon, and please join in for all or part. |
Brandon |
4/24/2009 10:48:12 AM |
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Oh... That's a great story, Dave! |
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4/23/2009 9:45:32 AM |
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A few weeks ago, one of the support staff at UW, a 45 year old native american, contacted me about a photograph of a hummingbird that I have on permanent display in the department, He asked for a print and i promised him one but I have procrastinated. I saw him this morning at his desk, which is surrounded by hummingbird images and statues. I asked him why he was so attached to hummingbirds. He swallowed hard, then told me that his wife died a year ago.. Her last words were that she would come back to him as a hummingbird.... I am not procrastinating any longer. |
david welton |
4/22/2009 7:50:00 PM |
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Sun Mountain 25k Race Report, from Brandon's usual oververbostic point of view, can now be read at the "Races" link above. Viewer Discretion Advised. Don't say you weren't warned. |
*b |
4/22/2009 1:53:21 PM |
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We had a fine turnout for the TT, and very pleasant weather, although headwinds were noticed on both sides of the course. Blake graciously showed up to time. Island Dan most likely wore himself out with his marathon indoor triathlon earlier in the day, and was sensibly recovering elsewhere. Laura R. came to collect her first TT PR. Everyone else got a Season PR. Aaron knocked 1:30 off his last week's time for the fastest of the day at 21:21. I'm pretty sure he was the only one smart enough to use aerobars. Peter -fenders, rack, mojos, et al- demonstrated his effective early season resistance training technique. Barb J, David W, Linda I, and Kurt Warwick all posted respectably solid early season times. Everyone appeared to have quite a bit left in the tank at the end, evidence that convincing one's body to leave it all out on the course takes repeated practice. We'll do it again next Tuesday. Would Vicarious like to come time? |
Brandon |
4/22/2009 10:42:39 AM |
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Living vicariously will have to come out next week to find out!! |
david welton |
4/22/2009 10:03:20 AM |
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so, inquiring minds want to know... did islandDan prove Brandon wrong? Did Peter get the fastest time of the day? Did Challis get YET another PR...? |
living vicariously |
4/22/2009 9:41:13 AM |
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Another glorious day in Paradise! The Time Trial loop is 7.39 miles of adventure-packed fun! We do it all together once at 6pm prompt, and it takes a little less than 30 minutes. At 6:30pm, we do it again, individually, leaving at set intervals. Dan, I would guess that it would take you between 24 and 27 minutes. you are welcome to come prove me wrong either way. |
Brandon |
4/21/2009 11:57:44 AM |
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IAC at 12:45 - swim -1:30 for spin - 2:15 walk - today -
Brandon- how long is the time trial miles - at my slow pace about how long time wise? |
Dan(Island) |
4/21/2009 10:49:35 AM |
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Weather forecast for Tuesday evening looks mighty fine for time trialing! |
Peter |
4/20/2009 9:25:32 AM |
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Molly! I forgot, the folks at sun mtn gave me one of your kids' toys: a pinkDisney cellphone (very nice, but reception doesn't cut it). call (cell) or email me... or I can give it to someone who might see you more. Let me know. |
kristan |
4/19/2009 8:46:31 AM |
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Late post: Am on call, so I can't join all of you in the woods in Langley. I will plan to run a trillium trail/road run leaving at 8:45 too. All/anyone welcome. 2hours? call cell: 360-672-8787 or home 331-4583 |
kristan |
4/19/2009 7:57:58 AM |
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Word just in: I have Lily tomorrow a.m. and will not be able to kick off the Earth Day fun ride from Langley to Bayview. It not like it can't go on, but I'm not sure if anything is actually going on at all in regards to this. I handed it off and it fell into an abyss. So ... if you're out there, have fun. If not, enjoy your long runs, etc. I will be in the woods too early to mention so that I can pick up Lil at sunrise. |
sher |
4/18/2009 4:15:11 PM |
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Am planning a "B" road ride sometime late AM/afternoon - time is flexible. I'll be starting from Freeland. Would love company. I'll check back here or call my cell 360-632-3496 |
arlene |
4/18/2009 10:04:03 AM |
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Many happy returns of the day Krista, I hope you had a wonderfully relaxing day at the spa. |
Challis |
4/17/2009 5:49:52 PM |
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Happy Birthday Krista!! I hope you had a wonderful soak, scrub, swelter and moisture at the spa today and I'm sorry i didn't organize dogs care so that I could join you!! But I did think about you. Enjoy! |
Kathy |
4/17/2009 5:27:13 PM |
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Speedo-Ready/Go-to- Nationals-Stimulus-Package Art Glass Sale
April 26th 7712 Hellman Rd. Clinton 2-5pm
Cultus Bay Rd to Possession Rd, first left.
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Johnny d. |
4/17/2009 9:35:03 AM |
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John, I am definitely interested in your stimulous package. Are you going to post info here or do you want snail mail addresses? |
Arlene |
4/16/2009 9:38:08 PM |
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There will be a Chum Run planning meeting this Sunday April 19th, 2 pm, at the blue portable building at SW High School. It's near the south entrance to SW Community Park, and in between the park and the high school, on the high school property. There are three portables there, however, only one is blue.
This is a planning meeting to make decisions on the details of the Chum Run. We had a lot of help last year from the Cross Country parents, and as always, a lot of DSR help and participation, to make it a big success. Last year we got a special push at the middle school from Kelley and Rosie, resulting in a lot of middle school kids participating (33). We’re dropping the team competition and focusing on making the race a fun community event, so kids and non-competitive runners will come out for it. We will still have age group awards, medals, and prizes for the top runners, but we will also give prizes for costumes and other fun stuff. Hope some of you will attend.
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Frazer |
4/16/2009 3:17:50 PM |
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Art glass makes a wonderful Mother's Day gift, which is May 10th this year. John--maybe have a simple card that has a little info about your art & swimming & the nationals for folks to include with their piece if they are giving it as a gift (or a personal keepsake)? |
Krista |
4/15/2009 1:19:08 PM |
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John, I would love a piece of your art, have been wanting to see it for some time. Can't think of money being any better spent! Please send me a card and I'll be happy to attend. I'll bring you shredded paper too! |
Heidi |
4/15/2009 11:08:24 AM |
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Friends, Some of you might know that I am slated to go to Nationals down in Fresno, Ca.( May 7-10th) I qualified for the 1650 and 500, and plan to swim the 200 free. I entered the 500, but that event is on the fourth day, and the 1650 is on the first. Realistically speaking, [I know this is personal] I do not have the cash for the flight and hotel stay. Upwards of 800-1000 smackers total. I think that due to expenses, I would swim the 1650 and the 200Yd free, they are on back to back days, Thursday/Friday. Returning home on Sat morning. So here is the thing I'm thinking, I will go through my glass shed, and find some real hotties, ...you know , Art Glass that really says-WOW! The sale will be held on Sunday, April 26th from 2-5 pm my place. I will put out a card, and hand em out, as well as a couple of posters, some e mails. I will keep the prices reasonable, and should have a nice selection of work done in the last few years. So there, My Go-To-Nationals-Speedo-Ready Stimulus Package! [ that'll be GTNSRSP to you Matt]April 26th 2-5pm. John's House, more later, thanks for your interest! |
Johnny d. |
4/15/2009 9:35:58 AM |
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go, go Johnny, go.
Johnny be good... |
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4/14/2009 10:24:25 PM |
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Johnny is also signed up to go to USMS nationals in California in May. He will be swimming the 1650, 500 and a few relays for PNA. Go John, Go SWIM, go PNA! |
Kristi |
4/14/2009 9:21:50 PM |
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Glenn Takiyama's Sun Mountain race photos: http://www.pbase.com/gtach/sunmt09 |
*b |
4/14/2009 7:52:31 PM |
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But since it's a sunny TUESDAY, y'all should come bike! TT 6pm warmup. |
B* |
4/14/2009 12:40:13 PM |
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For those of you who have a hard time deciding whether to run or bike on a fine spring Saturday: http://www.glidecycle.com/
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Peter |
4/14/2009 11:48:23 AM |
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Hey y'all. we have a national champion in our midst. our own John DeWit was on the winning mens 55+ relay team for the 1 hour postal. The one hour postal is where you swim as far as you can in 1 hr, mail in your results and results are compiled nationally. Clubs will combine their top swimmers and enter them as a relay. Here's the yardage from John's team:
Pacific Northwest Aquatics combined yardage: 14345
Bell, Alan age: 58 Yards: 5090;
McCleery, James T age: 63 yards: 4910;
Dewit, John Age: 56 yards: 4345
Here's a link to all results: http://www.usms.org/longdist/ldnats09/, scroll to the bottom of the page. Nice job Johnny. |
kr |
4/14/2009 8:58:50 AM |
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The website is now clean. |
Matt |
4/13/2009 6:35:33 PM |
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I just got an email from Whidbey-Camano Land Trust:
We just heard that your website (DSR) link sends people to the Harry Case Forest off Lone Lake Rd. You received incorrect information.
THIS PROPERTY IS NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.
Please remove all reference and directions to this property on your website.
Harry Case donated a conservation easement to the Whidbey Camano Land Trust. This conservation easement prevents future subdivision of the forest and protects the forest in many other ways. A conservation easement does not mean that there is public access. The landowner intends to open it to the public sometime in the future, but not until a detailed Trail Plan is completed and approved by all parties and access to the property across private land is secured.
Please contact me if you have any other questions.
Sincerely,
Cheryl Lowe
cheryl@wclt.org
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Peter |
4/13/2009 2:35:44 PM |
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Dang K, no need to give a " Apologies for verbosity" I sure enjoid the long talk, that is de most I heerd frum youse in a long time. well ritten! All dem whibey folks runnin n swimmin,Eye tip my hat to all of youse! Dang! |
Yosemite Sam |
4/13/2009 12:59:18 PM |
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Some photos from Sun Mountain:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/racicot/collections/72157616622146191/
Go into the "Race" and "Party" albums to bypass pictures of the kids hunting Easter eggs and get right to the pics of the racers. DSR was out in force. Great job everyone! |
Aaron |
4/13/2009 8:34:03 AM |
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Wow, what an adventure. It was a beautiful day and such a great weekend with everyone. Congratulations to all! On the preliminary race results my time is incorrect, so I was after Erin (who would then have been 10th), and just before you Kristan. I've let the RD know, so it should be corrected on the final race results. |
Challis |
4/13/2009 7:23:55 AM |
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Thanks for the PNA report! Great job everyone! Great pics, Arlene on your FB page of your Tulip Run. Sun Mtn: my weekend adventure started Friday night (caught the 8pm ferry) in a great old VW camper. You know the kind that is old enough to develop its own little quirks and talk back to you... Well it was talkin' to me all the way up Stevens Pass through the fog, and developed an attitude on the way down. We landed for the night at Lincoln Rock Park campsite at midnight. 4:30 came early. B*, who communicates more amicably with the van, coaxed it to start, after some stubborn VW commentary, and drove us to Sun Mtn in time to warm up and start the race. The kids showed their stuff first, some running hand in hand, others more competitive. I think the same could be said of the adults, though perhaps more subtle. The day was lovely, sunny, not too hot. The course a challenging single track, occasionally snowy. The race director changed the course two days before race day, due to snow on the original course and spent countless hours putting down straw or gravel on the snow. (Great race, well run, many thanks to the RD and crew)! I was not sure what the course had in store, so I took off easy and tried to watch what the seasoned folks were doing. The Whidbey women ran the first mile or so together, until they passed me on a hill early on. I could see them in the distance for a long time and would gain usu. on the hills, losing ground on the downhills. Running on the crest of Patterson Mtn, I turned my ankle not once but twice. It seemed to happen when I was most comfortable, but not paying attention. Lesson 1: This is not the kind of run that you can let your mind wander much. We turned the corner and had another brutal climb. Everyone was walking up it. I did too. I later realized that I am a better climber than downhill speedster and should have done my usu. run some, walk some up the hill. Lesson 2: run your own race. Somewhere on that hill, I also learned another thing about mtn/trail races: no porta-potties. Also higher elevation: no trees. Nowhere to hide. Hmm. Lesson 3: Praise be to trees and Imodium (thanks to my sister the internist's suggestion). As I was coming up the road for my last loop, I got lapped by the first place 25k racer. Yikes! Somewhere on that last Sun Mtn lodge loop, I realized that the run had stopped being a competition and became more about how to get to the finish line without injury, incontinence, or other mishap. Thanks to all those cheering faces, the Stringers (and Chloe for taking my wool shirt), Donnelly's, Racicot's (Heather, who took 4th in the 10k), Frank (who came in 2nd with an astounding 1:28:13in the 25k) and was back on the trail to cheer us on. Brandon (came in 9th at 2:20:55) ran me in, despite his fall and leg cramps. I finished with all my friends cheering me on. Rosie (2:36:08)came in 20th overall, 3rd female. Later, at the campfire, she said how short it felt after Chuckanut. (Glad I did not do the 50k, glad I did not do Cnut), Megan (who was sick) 5th female, 21st overall just 16 seconds behind Rosie. Nina 7th, Challis 10th, whom I ran with for a while until her long legs pounded those downhills, passed me and left me in the dust... Erin 11th, me 17th, Molly 21, Pamela 23. Anyhow, everyone had impressive times and stories to tell. check out the race results http://rainshadow-running.blogspot.com/2009/04/sun-mountain-preliminary-results.html. Matt was, as ever looking none the worse for wear when he turned the corner to come up the hill on the 50k. I could not keep up with him. He was 3rd: 4:38:40. Twice the distance I went. Impressive. The race over, the VW had the last laugh and refused to start. Brandon, his friend (and former bike racer and mechanic from Twisp), Brian, and several others eventually performed some VW voodoo and managed to start the camper (no apparent cause for ailment found). To celebrate, Rick, B*'s friend treated us to a tour of Methow valley by bike and later by car. We had a beautiful, sunny out-and-back bike on paved, rolling roads along the river but the ride turned grueling by a strong headwind for what seemed like twice the distance back to his home. He did mention another trail race up: May 5, the sunflower 22mile. Anyhow, next time any of you are up there, take a cross or mtn bike down Elbow Coulee (dirt road off the sun mtn road) and treat yourself to some beautiful DNR land. Apologies for verbosity. Thanks for the inspiration, all. |
k |
4/12/2009 11:35:08 PM |
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Krista! oh, m'gosh! how could I forget Krista, she who brought us chocolate- prune- zuchini- banana- nut bread! Krista had a great day too, from memory: she swam an awesome 200 back, 1:25 100 IM, 3:03 200 IM. and was just fun to hang out with besides! |
Kathy |
4/12/2009 10:28:50 PM |
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Kathy and Kelly you summed it all up very well. Great performances from all 13 swimmers. We would have had Kurt there will us, but he got the stomach bug. Hope you are feeling better. Jeff took Kurt's place in both Men's medley and free relay making him swim a total of 4 relays and I think 4 or 5 individual events. Luckily two of the relays were at the end of the meet. That meant that his cool down and warm-up was all at the same time. It was so fun just being there with all of you. The best part was at the end of every race there was 3-4 SWIM swimmers cheering you on whether you swam a PR or not. Oh -another highlight was having a great conversation in the warm-up pool with an 83 year old women who just finished 3 events. WOW. I think we were all inspired, encouraged and challenged yesterday! |
Kristi |
4/12/2009 9:32:18 PM |
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Wow -what a great day for everyone yesterday! Kelly, I am so impressed! Competitive pool swimming seems very intimidating, though I am really enjoying Masters on Wed's, thanks to "Oh, I had a decent 50 fly" Kathy! To add my 2 cents, I did the Tulip Run along with several hundred other people. Was only about 40 secs longer than 2 years ago, so that feels good - like I really can get back to where I was a year ago. Or better! |
Arlene |
4/12/2009 7:48:23 PM |
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PNA- one word from me SCARY, SCARY SCARY I guess that is 3 words or 2, I couldn't believe that I was there with elite master swmmers, when I have never and I do mean Never done anything like this before, I am so humbled.....we have a great goup of swimmers, that were encouraging and supportive of me and 1 melt down, but I am not sharing now. I was so inspired to do better next time I need diving pratice. It was neat to see women and men doing what they love to do and I even meet a Olympic swimmer who took time and talked to me. I just can't think of her name....Kathy help me out. A shout out to both Kathy and Kristi who made it all possible, you where great getting us there for all our events, thinking at one point Dave was in the warmup/cooldown/ pool, yes they even have one of those. That he missed his event. He didn't he already finshed it.. It was crazy fun and yes I would do it again, I will have to think about the relays though. ha ha. Theresa you my friend were amazing! You were all great and it was good to meet fellow master swimmers from the am class Krista and her amazing bread , Emily I hope your back is doing better. And Both wonderful swimmer, Becki I thought your butterfly was perfect. Thanks again with great memories, as I sit here with a smile and a chuckle
Only one correction in my 500 I did placed 4thAG and 5thAG for 100. Thanks again for the fun day! |
kelly |
4/12/2009 7:26:11 PM |
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PNA: great turnout! we had 13 SWIMmers. 3 first time meet participants: Theresa Forsyth, Kelly Henriot and Sheila McCue and 10 regulars: Coach K, her sister straight from Denmark Becki, Dave Mattens, Johnny, Keith, Krista L, Emily P, Jeff J, Rick and me. Some highlights: Becki, having swum ONCE in the past year blew us away with some outstanding times in the 1000 (14:31 AG 3rd), 200, 50 fly (:33), 100 back, Johnny D had a couple of pr's, one in the 1650, one in the 100 (?) free, Dave M dropping almost a minute from his 500 time, as well as some other great time improvements, Keith, in spite of goggle woes forcing in water starts busting out some amazing times (:27 ! on the first leg of the men's 4x50 free relay is the only one that I can remember), Jeff J with a 200 IM masters PR plus swimming in 4 relays, Kristi beating Sally Dillon in the 1000 (14:31, AG 2nd) AND the 200 (okay, I KNOW she's 62, but she's darn fast!) and taking 1st(?) in her 100 back, Emily P, tweaked back and all, breaking 30 (!) in the first leg of the women's 4x50 free relay, oh, wait! and a 1:09 100 free after missing a turn and sculling BACKwards to touch the wall to avoid DQ, Rick with a :25 50 free, Theresa with a 1:34 100 IM for AG 4th and a 8:34 500 free, an outstanding 1:37 100 breast, Sheila had a 2:55 200 free, Kelly with her sub 10:00 500 free (AG 5th?), a 1:48 100 (AG 6th?) and a :50 50 free. Theresa gets the best sport award after getting pushed out of her heat/lane for her first event, the 500, by a guy who was in the wrong lane and having to swim in a much faster heat (she was going to get her OWN heat) and then entering the 50 breast but getting put into the 100 breast. And Kelly gets the most improved after trial by fire in the mixed free relay and then finishing out the day like an old pro in the womens free relay. I know I'm missing a bunch of great performances, and I wish I could remember more times and places, but all in all, it was a great day with too much going on to remember it all. SWIM finished 4th in the Medium sized team category. Oh, I had a decent 50 fly. |
Kathy |
4/12/2009 5:01:29 PM |
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how about pna report? |
kw |
4/12/2009 4:03:43 PM |
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Quick report from Saturday at Sun Mountain, where DSR took the race by storm. Saturday dawned a beautiful day, and 125 runners or so set out together on a spectacular supremely challenging set of courses at an average elevation of nearly 3000 feet. And we had numbers - Chloe, Elizabeth, Phoebe, Will, and TomTom in the kids 1k, Heather R. in the 10; Molly, Seth, Challis, Pam, Erin, Megan, Kristan, B*, Charley, Frank, Rosie, Nina in the 25, and me in the 50. How'd we do? More detail from the participants later, but... Crazy performances all over the place, from Seth picking this brutal course for his first trail race and the longest run of his life, to B* racing hard with a guy on his way down the last hill into the finish, losing it in a particularly tight corner and pulling an invert into the wilderness, to Chloe surging to match Phoebe and Elizabeth in the muddy uphill finish sprint of the kids race. In a word? Represent. |
Matt |
4/12/2009 8:11:49 AM |
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Bobo, thanks for the info. I'd like to try on a pair and see how they feel. I was told the REI downtown store has them. The KSO models look the best to me. I can see these things evolving back to a paleolithic foot structure, with claws for track and trail running. Hey, what ever works.
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Frazer |
4/10/2009 7:34:45 PM |
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I absolutely will NOT disown you - just treat you with a touch of contempt. but it's not true contempt, it's just for show - to maintain my skeptical image. |
KR |
4/10/2009 9:31:50 AM |
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Frazer - You'll love what they do for keeping the feet strong. Try the Sprint model. My brother-in-law has the Classic and it doesn't feel secure enough to really run in much. I have the Sprint and do some running in them and they're my normal footwear in the gym. The KSO (Keep Stuff Out) model is intriguing though for running off road. I've even dome some rock climbing in mine on routes not involving cracks or hard edging. Better to be oversized then under. My size 45's are a tad too big but it's not a bid deal since you don't rely on the heel section, and the extra room is handy for cold days when I wear some Injinji's with them. They are a great teaching tool for running with a fore- or mid-foot strike. kayakshed.com is where I got my wife's and they were great to work with. Unfortunately she has very long toes and we just couldn't find the right fit, which is why Vibram says they aren't for everyone. Note on the red: They really stand out and I get a lot of looks and questions. My next pair will be the quieter taupe. And KR will disown you if you turn into one of those barefoot back-to-nature running freaks. |
Bobo |
4/10/2009 8:26:57 AM |
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Frazer - Bobo has been walking around in those funny shoes for years. Red ones, even. |
Matt |
4/10/2009 7:53:43 AM |
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good luck all you PNA champ swimmers, Sun Mtn Runners, and all those who are supporting/training/providing childcare etc... Just thinking about how many people will be out there this weekend. You all inspire me. Cheers! |
kw |
4/10/2009 12:55:13 AM |
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About two hours after reading an article by Matt Fitzgerald in the April issue of Triathlete magazine on minimalist running shoes, I saw a woman in the Clinton post office wearing a strange looking pair of slippers that fit each toe like a glove. She said they were called “Vibram Five Fingers”, which happened to be mentioned in the article. They’re supposed to protect your feet from sharp pavement but allow your feet to function like they’re barefoot. So I went on line and found several good reviews. Here are two articles on two different models by a guy who is racing and training in them: http://www.keith-in-training.com/2007/03/running-in-vibram-five-fingers-sprint.html and http://www.keith-in-training.com/2008/03/vibram-fivefingers-ksos-part-i.html |
Frazer |
4/10/2009 12:10:01 AM |
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Have a great time at Sun Mountain everyone! |
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4/9/2009 10:01:00 AM |
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drats, too late for the time trials. I plan to do a late pm trillim trails run at 6:30, if anyone (who is late in getting to TT warm ups) wants to do that for an hour instead: 5156 bounty loop. |
k |
4/7/2009 5:43:45 PM |
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First Tuesday in April !! 2009 Time Trials begin. What a day for it, eh? Warm up begins at 6pm SHARP, Ken's Korner Mall bus stop. The warm up loop takes about 27 minutes, so don't wait around, latecomers can ride the loop backwards to meet you, or warm up on their own. Be nice to the volunteer timer, plan to arrive promptly back at the bus stop for the start at 6:30 pm |
Brandon |
4/7/2009 10:16:23 AM |
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Happy Birthday Kathy! Thanks for all your help now I've finally been able to get to Masters a few times. btw: Is the DSR drug test for caffeine? If you don't test positive, do you get disqualified? |
Arlene |
4/6/2009 8:01:14 PM |
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That was a great sight on Saturday, 27 cyclists riding together on Whidbey's back roads. Some of us were at the restrooms by the water in Freeland later in the morning and were treated to a bald eagle sitting in the tree above us. We don't get that very often in the city. (The bird, not the restrooms.) And if you like baldys, check out this live feed. The female laid eggs in Feb and they are due to hatch anytime. http://www.hancockwildlifechannel.org/staticpages/index.php/20090302200021473 |
Bobo |
4/6/2009 12:47:21 PM |
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Happy b-day to Kathy, I'm a little concerned about the randomn drug testing thing, got the swim thing this morning anybody interested in a IAC bike 30m, walk jog 30m starting at 4pm. Have passes for non-members. |
Dan(Island) |
4/6/2009 9:29:32 AM |
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Happy Birthday Kathy! 29 never looked so good! :-) |
Heidi |
4/6/2009 12:56:01 AM |
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kathy that happy b'day was from me! |
kelly |
4/5/2009 8:07:49 PM |
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Happy Birthday Kathy!!!!!I am excited for this weekend! |
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4/5/2009 8:04:02 PM |
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OK, this is either pathetic or totally dedicated - Just got into the Dominican Republic and heard that that there was a mud slide below our old house. Great pictures Dave! Anyway, figured we´d check the DSR news while we were at it! Rock on. |
Ron and Gretchen |
4/5/2009 7:32:55 PM |
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This just in...random drug testing of DSR... |
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4/5/2009 12:31:17 PM |
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oh the wet ones are getting nervous, taper or tater, lycra or acrylic, tofu or salmon, gps or faded memory, work out super hard or hot tub,, stay in town or catch the first boat out, a colon-cranium-tim geithner cleanse or wait n see, happy birthday tiny wiry!, my suggestion-strap on the ipod and play some extended Fela Kuti sets. good luck minnows! |
souther ender |
4/5/2009 12:25:08 PM |
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Happy birthday Kathy! |
kristan |
4/4/2009 9:05:34 PM |
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We have a lovely active beaver pond that our driveway goes over. I'm sure it is only a matter of time before Maxwelton Rd. is washed out! |
The Stringers |
4/4/2009 8:04:16 PM |
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Gee Kathy, you must be getting old. Didn't you just have a birthday last year? Happy Birthday and many more. |
JJJ |
4/4/2009 7:28:18 PM |
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Happy Birthday to Kathy! |
The Stringers |
4/4/2009 6:07:22 PM |
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i want to take a picure of a beaver. |
david welton |
4/4/2009 4:16:37 PM |
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I saw one in the primary school parking lot, and have a photo to prove it. |
Brian |
4/4/2009 10:18:54 AM |
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There was a beaver living in downtown Langley about 4 or 5 years ago. One can still see gnaw marks on certain trees if you know where to look (behind Childrens' Theatre.) Ask Rick Hill about it some time. I think he got a nice beaver hat out of the deal. |
Hugh Jim Bissel |
4/4/2009 8:26:52 AM |
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PS Has anyone heard of any beaver on the island in recent years? I've been told they haven't been around for years. I think there is more to the Glendale story that is yet to be told. |
Jeff |
4/4/2009 7:55:53 AM |
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I'm going to ride toward Langley from Bayview on Brooks Hill to try and meet up. Will leave Half Link 8:45 |
Pat B. |
4/4/2009 7:11:37 AM |
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When I was first looking at property here on the Island the fist place I looked at was near the top of that watershed. It had a beautiful pond on if formed by a beaver dam. Given all the rain we had I suspect that pond is now empty. |
Jeff |
4/4/2009 6:10:09 AM |
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I no longer photograph for the South Whidbey Record. I now work for the Everett Herald!! I completed my first two assignments today, and coverage of the Glendale disaster will be in tomorrows newspaper. You would all indeed be proud of Curt Gordon, who handles the dozer like a mountain bike. The Herald will be looking to me for story ideas, so please let me know if you have some event or wish to see some specific issue covered. |
david welton |
4/3/2009 5:37:39 PM |
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Erin, that'll work for us. See ya on Langley Rd as we head towards Chateau Simms. |
Bob |
4/3/2009 4:42:12 PM |
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Trying to figure out how to hook up with ride leaving from kk at 8:40 and meet up with the Leese brothers. Wondering if Bob, you can head down Langley Rd towards my house and we can head out from here at 8:40 ish, meet up on Langley Rd then head back toward Langley and go out Brooks Hill to the highway over to Lancaster to meet up with the other group. Does this make sense? How does that sound for those interested? |
Erin |
4/3/2009 4:11:17 PM |
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Yep, that's him, you can tell by the presence of his trusty companion, the death-defying Wonder Garth. What a team! |
B* |
4/3/2009 2:20:55 PM |
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news flash re the flash flood. Superhero Curt G is on the scene. Is there anyone else you'd rather see show up if you were a resident? I feel less worried now. See him the Record's photos:
http://www.pnwlocalnews.com/whidbey/swr/news/42421477.html |
Peter |
4/3/2009 1:18:11 PM |
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Not a problem for Ed, he'll just bunny hop the gap. |
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4/3/2009 9:10:39 AM |
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http://www.kirotv.com/news/19086195/detail.html Guess we won't be riding near Glendale anytime soon. Marin and Zach are you guys safe?? |
Erin |
4/3/2009 9:00:44 AM |
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whats up with the algae bloom on Goss Lake? |
david welton |
4/2/2009 8:11:00 PM |
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If you're not on 1/2 link's email list, they've been nominated by king 5's evening mag as best bike shop - great opportunity to further support local businesses - email quote is as follow: "Greetings from Half Link,
It's no joke, King 5's Evening Magazine has nominated Half Link Bicycle Shop as "best bike shop" in their Best of Western Washington & Northwest Escapes contest (that's a mouthful). We're up against some pretty diverse shops. Most of them are a lot larger ourselves so were going to need a lot of help to claim the bragging rights to this prize. Use this URL http://best.king5.com/half-link-bicycle-shop-inc/biz/179850 to vote (voting ends April 13th).Thanks,
Melinda & David
The following businesses were also nominated, so help support your friends, neighbors & the local economy (bring on the tourists!) by voting!
Best Wine Tour: Whidbey Island Winery
Best Farmers Market: Bayview Farmers Market
Best Bike Shop: Half Link Bicycle Shop
Local Excursions: Whidbey Island Antiques
Best Tourist Town: Langley
Best Island: Whidbey Island
Best Romantic Hotel: Inn at Langley
Best Bookstore: Gregor Rare Books and Act II Puppets & Books
Best Chocolate Shop: One Angel Place, A Chocolate Bar
Best Scenic Drive: Whidbey Island Scenic Isle Way
Best Lighthouse: Admiralty Head Lighthouse
Best Whale Watching: From Shore in Langley
Best Street Fair: Choochokam Arts"
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Kathy |
4/1/2009 12:53:32 PM |
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Just heard that the April 19 Mt Si ultras (50K/50Mi) are filling up fast. Much faster course than Chuckanut and the 50K start is 8:30. I think the 50Mi is easier than CNUT. If you've ever thought of trying a 50 miler this is an easy one. I'm in for the 50K this year. |
Bobo |
4/1/2009 9:36:26 AM |
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Please post your Saturday ride. Chance that some Muksters will be on the island to ride and it's always nice to join up with you island folk. |
Bobo |
4/1/2009 8:23:34 AM |
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Yay! I just signed up for Bloomsday! Never done it before, but I hear there's a hill... |
Arlene |
3/31/2009 8:37:14 PM |
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Yosemite Sam, print plenty of shirts for everyone. I am a small. |
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3/31/2009 8:08:41 PM |
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We are going to watch run fatboy run tonight. I have heard through the grapevine that this is a fine movie...... |
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3/31/2009 6:54:09 PM |
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Hey that sounds fun, Blake! |
david welton |
3/31/2009 6:53:03 PM |
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Randal and Andrew Leese start their 2 year around the world trip this Friday. On Friday they bike from B'Ham to the family home in Greenbank. They leave there 8:45am on Saturday headed to Langley UB coffee arriving about 10am. They plan to ride down the West side of the island as much as posssible. Smuggler's,Bush Pt, Mutiny bay, Lancaster Milman Brooks Hill. I've got stuff going on that morning, but will try to meet them going backwards or ride them to the ferry from Langley. Maybe the Saturday ride can go out to meet them. |
blake |
3/31/2009 6:37:00 PM |
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"unfit people die doing unaccustomed activity"
my next t shirt design! |
yosemite sam |
3/31/2009 11:22:11 AM |
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Erin, i am so glad you asked that question! It is as if I planted you in the audience! Epidemiologic investigation demonstrates that the risk of sudden death during exercise is reduced by training, and longevity is increased. People who die during physical activity have heart disease or are beyond their safe boundaries. So, if you know someone who wants to get off the booty-couch and do a triathlon, encourage their efforts, encourage them to get a checkup if they are at risk, and encourage them to train properly. Exercise does not kill, but unfit people die doing unaccustomed activity. So, encourage your friends to exercise appropriately and safely. You may save a life. I do not believe it appropriate to dismiss scientific risk assessment with glib macho statements. I remember an experiment in psychology class in college. We were asked "what are the chances of people in this class sharing the same birthday". We answered "one in 365" There were always 2-4 people out of 35 with the same birthday! That is just the way "chance" works!! The chance of the person next to you kicking off in the 20 minute swim leg of your next triathlon is more than 1 in 6000!! Your chance is one in 6000! If you are surrounded by 100 people it is.......Oh my god!! It could be your friend!
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david welton |
3/30/2009 7:47:17 PM |
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And the number of deaths for sitting on the couch watching people do athletic endeavors is??? Let's not give people another excuse to sit on their booty! |
Erin |
3/30/2009 7:13:20 PM |
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So...it is difficult to determine how "dangerous" a workout is, but some authorities have estimated one death in 792,000 person hours for healthy men. The death rate for a triathlon would be 15 in a million, or one in 66,667 participants, or one in 33,333 person hours, assuming a 2 hour time. Other than a bike crash, all of those deaths were in the swim leg, which is about 20 minutes, or one death in 5,555 person hours. Anyway you look at it the rate is higher than baseline. Why? Well, 4 of the 6 autopsied persons had heart disease. Autopsies would not detect certain electrical problems, which only show up on an EKG, in a living subject. Some syndromes associated with a prolonged QT interval cause cardiac arrest and sudden death, and some of those syndromes characteristically happen while swimming!! So, I believe that nearly all of the deaths occurred in the setting of pre-existing heart disease. There were no deaths in the running leg, as those fated to die did not make i through the swim. Also, there is solid published data confirming Frazer's statement that deaths during exercise occur more frequently in those who don't train regularly.
So, my conclusions are: 1. If you are going to do a triathlon and are at risk of heart disease get a checkup. "At Risk" means a family history of sudden death or heart attack, or a personal history of heart symptoms, particularly chest pain or blacking out during exercise. Diabetics, men over 40, women over 50, smokers and those with hypertension or elevated cholesterols are also at risk. Once medical clearance is granted, train frequently and consistently, and transition from the pool to open water swims. The program on the island for "newbies" at Curt Gordon's is ideal. |
david welton |
3/30/2009 12:14:56 PM |
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Well this is a lively, topic. Before I could sign my name on the previous posting, someone else posted. |
Frazer |
3/30/2009 10:44:32 AM |
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Woops, pushed the button too soon. That was me on the last one. |
Frazer |
3/30/2009 10:38:34 AM |
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Geez guys, I just thought it was interesting to see what other people had to say about what we do practicaly everyday. AND I agree with, down here! |
Zipped it! |
3/30/2009 10:37:22 AM |
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I would imagine that most of the people, who died while participating in a triathlon, had trained not consistently for any length of time. In other words they had not prepared their bodies for the stress, duh, and as we all know, it takes a while. A more relevant statistic is the death rates of people, who train consistently and compete in triathlons compared to those don’t. I am quite confident that the risk of death is much, much, greater for those that don’t. The warning should be: refuse to train and compete in triathlons at your own risk! |
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3/30/2009 10:34:51 AM |
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I'd have to say that some of our masters swim workouts have been 'near death experiences' ..... so what ever.
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down here |
3/30/2009 9:47:14 AM |
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I did not post the story about triathlon deaths, but did read it with interest. The data were presented at the annual meeting of the ACC (American College of Cardiology) which is ongoing this week. The paper presents data on triathlon related deaths, 15/million participants, twice that of the marathon. There were 14 deaths out of roughly 900,000 competitors. One of those deaths was in the bike leg, due to a crash. Thirteen were in the swim leg. Interestingly, nobody died during the run. Six of the 13 athletes who died during the swim had autopsies. Four of them had structural heart disease, two had no detectable heart disease.
Peter and Brandon seem to be coming to their own conclusions about this data. I am pondering this information, and will reveal my conclusions in an hour or two, I have a pretty busy morning with patients. |
david welton |
3/30/2009 9:20:11 AM |
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Hmm, 15 out of a million. And your point is? |
Peter |
3/30/2009 8:56:14 AM |
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Someone died during the swim at Pacific Crest, I think it was 3 years ago. Besides the contributing factors mentioned in the article, I believe the compression of a wet suit, as well as water pressure, moves body fluids centrally, which can induce a temporary increase in the amount of blood entering the heart. This contributes to the feeling of shortness of breath - like a "flash" pulmonary edema. Its why I like to swim some before the start; allowing my heart to adjust to the pressure changes. At the least I try to submerge myself for a few minutes. I wonder what the genders of the victims were. |
Arlene |
3/29/2009 11:13:14 PM |
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I'm so glad you passed that along! I'm gonna stop Right Now! -Seriously, it wasn't until the third glance that I realized the preceding wasn't spam. Or rather, that it apparently wasn't MEANT to be. To potentially save some time for my friends: Paraphrased Too-Long-To-Read-Article: "Oh Noes! You could Die!!" |
Brandon, safe once again. |
3/29/2009 11:13:11 PM |
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Interesting Article...
Study: Triathlons can pose deadly heart risks By MARILYNN MARCHIONE, AP Medical Writer - Sat Mar 28, 10:33 AM PDT
ORLANDO, Fla. - Warning to weekend warriors: Swim-bike-run triathlons pose at least twice the risk of sudden death as marathons do, the first study of these competitions has found the risk is mostly from heart problems during the swimming part. And while that risk is low — about 15 out of a million participants — it's not inconsequential, the study's author says.
Triathlons are soaring in popularity, especially as charity fundraisers. They are drawing many people who are not used to such demanding exercise. Each year, about 1,000 of these events are held and several hundred thousand Americans try one.
"It's something someone just signs up to do," often without a medical checkup to rule out heart problems, said Dr. Kevin Harris, a cardiologist at the Minneapolis Heart Institute at Abbott Northwestern Hospital. "They might prepare for a triathlon by swimming laps in their pool. That's a lot different than swimming in a lake or a river."
He led the study and presented results Saturday at an American College of Cardiology conference in Florida. The Minneapolis institute's foundation sponsored the work and tracks athlete-related sudden deaths in a national registry.
Marathon-related deaths made headlines in November 2007 when 28-year-old Ryan Shay died while competing in New York in the men's marathon Olympic trials. Statistics show that for every million participants in these 26.2-mile running races, there will be four to eight deaths.
The rate for triathletes is far higher — 15 out of a million, the new study shows. Almost all occurred during the swim portion, usually the first event.
"Anyone that jumps into freezing cold water knows the stress on the heart," said Dr. Lori Mosca, preventive cardiology chief at New York-Presbyterian Hospital and an American Heart Association spokeswoman. She had no role in the study but has competed in more than 100 triathlons, including the granddaddy — Hawaii's Ironman competition.
Cold water constricts blood vessels, making the heart work harder and aggravating any pre-existing problems. It also can trigger an irregular heartbeat. On top of this temperature shock is the stress of competition.
"It's quite frightening — there are hundreds of people thrashing around. You have to keep going or you're going to drown," Mosca said.
Swimmers can't easily signal for help or slow down to rest during swimming as they can in the biking or running parts of a triathlon, said Harris, who also has competed in these events. Rescuers may have trouble spotting someone in danger in a crowd of competitors in the lakes, rivers and oceans where these events typically are held, he added.
For the study, researchers used records on 922,810 triathletes competing in 2,846 USA Triathlon-sanctioned events between January 2006 and September 2008.
Of the 14 deaths identified, 13 occurred during swimming; the other was a bike crash. Autopsies on six of the victims showed that four had underlying heart problems. Two others had normal-looking hearts, but they may have suffered a fatal heart rhythm problem, Harris said.
A search of the Minneapolis registry and the Internet found four other triathlon-related deaths from 2006 through 2008 beyond those that occurred in the officially sanctioned events.
"While not a large risk, this is not an inconsequential number," Harris said.
Fundraising triathlons have enticed many runners to try to expand into areas like swimming, which they may not have learned to do very efficiently, to benefit particular charities, Mosca said.
"They're really recruiting people to do these events," she said. "It can be a recipe for disaster."
Doctors offer these tips to anyone considering a triathlon:
_Get a checkup to make sure you don't have hidden heart problems.
_Train adequately long before the event, including open-water swims — not just in pools.
_Acclimate yourself to the water temperature shortly before a race, and wear a wetsuit if it's too cold.
_Make sure the race has medical staff and defibrillators on site.
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On the Net:
Heart meeting: http://www.acc.org
American Heart Association: http://americanheart.org
Registry: http://www.suddendeathathletes.org
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3/29/2009 10:22:27 PM |
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Happy Birthday Erin!!!!!!!!!!!! |
kelly |
3/29/2009 10:14:57 AM |
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Happy Birthday Erin! =) |
Heidi |
3/29/2009 10:02:12 AM |
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Wow, Great times Jeff and John. I don't even want to think about swimming 100 fly, yet alone following it up with 300 yds of other stuff! And Tsunami, I did some math on that time and came up with 1:18 100's! No wonder he never stops for recovery between intervals. Nice going guys. And happy birthday to Erin too. See you at coffee. |
Ron and Gretchen |
3/29/2009 9:39:22 AM |
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Happy Birthday Erin!! |
kw |
3/29/2009 7:12:10 AM |
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY ERIN! May this year be the best!!!! |
Bobo |
3/29/2009 12:07:02 AM |
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Below info is sad...but on happier note, late post for run from Simms' at 8:30 ish. Plan on 90 minutes. Post run coffee/happy birthday to me at UBCC 11:00 ish probably 11:15 ish. |
Erin |
3/28/2009 10:20:59 PM |
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Hi All, below is a e-mail Megan received from Kathleen Parvin at Island County Health Dept., in response to the blue-green algae problem. Unfortunately it's real.
Hello Ms. Scudder,
Goss Lake is currently experiencing a bloom of cyanobacteria or blue green
algae. The lake is posted at the Community Access and the Public Fishing
Access with a "Caution" sign that Toxic Algae may be present. Until further
notice: Do not swim or water ski in areas of scum. Do not drink lake
water. Keep pets and livestock away. Clean fish well and discard guts.
Avoid areas of scum when boating.
For more information about blue green algae go to www.doh.wa.gov/ehp/algae
and www.ecy.wa.gov/programs/wq/plants/algae/index.html
The last test of the algae showed low levels of toxicity. We will be
testing again soon as the toxicity can vary over time. The testing data is
posted in a searchable database on the Dept. of Ecology (ecy) website under
Algae Management. You will see that Lone Lake has also been experiencing
blue green algae blooms. The causes of blue green algae blooms are complex
and difficult to remediate. Treatments to remove or kill the algae are very
expensive and results are often unsatisfactory. We will continue to monitor
the situation and post the lake as needed.
Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have further questions.
Kathleen
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Brian |
3/28/2009 10:08:36 PM |
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A Team in Training Tri Group is arriving April 25 and might want some company. Tony Parra (not of Sebos) is a relief skipper on the Hat (Island) Express ferry and is bringing a group of cyclists to Langley via the Hat ferry in April. It's a fundraiser ride for the team. We talked a bunch about several loops and I directed him to this site for more training buddies. He lives in the Lynnwood area. Nice guy. If you see him pop up on the forum, welcome him in. He's enthusiastic and is doing the Pacific Crest Tri with TinT. |
sher |
3/28/2009 9:59:52 PM |
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Endless Pool is back on the market ... $8,000 (negotiable with a motivated seller). 7' x 14' with cover and stuff. It's been so long, I can't remember what exactly it came with but it was just about everything except someone to swim it for you. House is going on the market, relationship has fallen apart, pool is in storage and lonely ... name a price and I'll probably take it (within reason ... I'm not THAT desperate. OK, maybe a little.) Write me at smays@whidbey.com, call 221-1968 or stop by. I'll wine & dine you if you're interested :-) |
sher |
3/28/2009 9:55:32 PM |
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Kelly, I went to the Island Co health dept web site and did not see any mention there. I think its the wrong time of year for algae and bacteria to be a problem. I really hope its a rumor - I love swimming in Goss Lake. |
Arlene |
3/28/2009 8:09:35 PM |
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Good job Jeff and John (dW)! Way to represent at the Briggs Meet in Olympia. Jeff: 400IM 7:09:11, John dW: 1650 21:36:05...they also competed in the 200 and 100. go SWIM! |
kristan |
3/28/2009 6:48:32 PM |
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say it isn't so, there is a rumor out there that Goss Lk is toxic, will Deer lake soon to follow........ |
kelly |
3/28/2009 4:53:02 PM |
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Also know as Doctor Dave |
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3/28/2009 12:38:27 PM |
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Nurse Ratchett has a point, but that laast particular baby boom was in new york and lasted longer than an hour. I have a feeling that lights out at 8:30 PM when the kids are home will cause at best a baby ripple, Probably it will lead to a run on graham crackers, marshmellows and hershey bars though. So get em while they last!! |
The Doc |
3/28/2009 12:36:43 PM |
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9 months after the lights go out there is usually a baby boom. Plan ahead folks! |
Nurse Ratchet |
3/28/2009 8:29:18 AM |
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Hello - anyone have a ukulele that they would be willing to loan to me for a test drive? |
gretchen |
3/27/2009 10:14:17 PM |
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that is cool, but how about a bike ride tomorrow? |
david welton |
3/27/2009 4:23:18 PM |
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THIS SATURDAY 28 MARCH AT 8.30PM YOU CAN VOTE EARTH BY SWITCHING OFF YOUR LIGHTS FOR ONE HOUR - EARTH HOUR. (sorry for the caps but I copied and pasted) Earth Hour is an international event organised by the WWF (World Wide Fund for Nature/World Wildlife Fund), and held on the last Saturday of March each year, which asks households and businesses to turn off their non-essential lights and electrical appliances for one hour to raise awareness towards the need to take action on climate change. Earth hour was conceived by WWF Australia and the Sydney Morning Herald in 2007, when 2.2 million residents of Sydney participated by turning off all non-essential lights.[1] Following Sydney's lead, many other cities around the world adopted the event in 2008. [2][3]
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Erin |
3/27/2009 4:07:15 PM |
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lake swimming, lake swimming
oh where art thou?
like swimming for chocolate..
patient am i
for my cup
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down here |
3/27/2009 1:00:09 PM |
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Congrats Alix and Dan!! Now that is "tri" training for you! |
Erin |
3/26/2009 8:55:12 AM |
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3.6 kg for Ian. Way to go Thor! Hope Alix is doing well. Bet the girls are very excited to have a baby brudder to play with. |
Bob |
3/26/2009 8:26:38 AM |
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First official training day for Ian Colbin Thorson, all 7lbs 15oz of him. Rumor has it he was seen jumping cross barriers in the hallway outside the delivery room while mom and dad were recovering. Go ahead and buy your tickets to Worlds 2030 now. Right on, Ian brother. |
Matt |
3/25/2009 10:28:04 PM |
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Kelly - nice job. Busting out a fast 5k against that crazy wind when all the rest of us (except Granola Boy, B*, and Arlene) were composting gets you bold and yellow highlights and all that. |
Matt |
3/25/2009 9:17:30 PM |
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hey what about the smelt run for the 5k? I like to see my name in bold. |
kelly |
3/25/2009 8:07:59 AM |
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am off to speedy reedy on Weds. if anyone needs anything. Call my cell 672-8787... |
kristan |
3/24/2009 11:08:13 PM |
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Frank is right. “Easier” is a relative term. The crazy thing is that the Chuckanut did feel easier this year, but easier than what is an excellent question. Easier than the first year when Pam and Erin came upon me attempting to make my meandering way up Chinscraper, desperately in need of something more substantial than a gel and outrageously grateful to hear familiar voices? Easier than later that same day when my body, which had never raced more than 13.1 miles, suddenly encountered that last 6.7 miles of the Interurban? Easier than the second year, when after hours in pouring rain and sucking mud I again met the Interurban, and the ONLY thing keeping me putting one foot in front of the other was the fact that Megan was next to me and she wasn’t stopping? Hmmm… Why is it that we do this, again? I don’t really know, but it was fun, darn it. |
rosie |
3/24/2009 2:56:45 PM |
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Three of Frank's ceramics students have been selected to show at a national competition in Phoenix. They are the only ones from the whole state to be so honored. See the News-Times article:
http://www.pnwlocalnews.com/whidbey/wnt/lifestyle/41596392.html |
Linda and Peter |
3/24/2009 10:35:48 AM |
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I had to pull over to the side of the road on my way to the Star Store on Sunday. I had a cramp in my calf that made me weep. (There is no way you can dodge the Langley bunnies if you can't see them and I was afraid that I was going to just go into delayed onset rigor mortis with my foot on the accelerator and fly off the cliff. How embarrassing would that be? ). I pulled over to stretch and moan a little and Rosie's after-race words came to me. She said "you know this is getting easier year after year." I nodded my head in agreement. I'm sure the second time you get bamboo splinters under your fingernails it's a little easier too. It gets easier but it's never easy. And it never ceases to impress me how many people can do punishing things like Chuckanut and smile as they cross the finish line. And that my friends is DSR: doing the punishing things and smiling while you finish. It's so British or something. Well done you lot. Cheers. |
Frank |
3/23/2009 8:38:23 PM |
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Chuckanut results at http://www.buduracing.com/raceresults/20090321_375.xls |
Peter |
3/23/2009 9:00:25 AM |
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C-Nut was a lot of fun this year. The DSR gang as always were such a great group to run with and hang out with and be encouraged by at the aid stations. If you've never been at the receiving end of an Arlene hug 22 some odd miles into a race, well, you just don't know what you're missing. Canopy? Didn't need no stinking canopy. We paid our weather dues last year and were treated to perfect conditions for March in the NW. Running in... of course, some mud, and a little snow and a little sunshine was great. Better was hangin' out with the other DSR C-NUTers in the sun post-race. Frank, Peter and Ron were stellar (who woulda thunk otherwise). I started back in the pack and didn't see anyone I knew so it was nice to catch up to Rosie and Erin and run most of the stretch between AS 1 & 2 with them. As usual they were yakin' all the way. And then to see that familiar green (what color is that really?) jacket tied around the waist of Challis several times later on as she was just cruisin' along on what she called a "training run". Y'all are a such good folk to be associated with. Thanks for all the great memories. |
Bob |
3/22/2009 8:42:57 PM |
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And wow, an hour, Bob?! You looked great - gonna try for another hour next year? Also, the guy from Colorado who won last year injured himself out on the course and a guy from my aid station (@ mi 24) took him in...too bad. |
~A |
3/22/2009 3:14:59 PM |
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Peter, my apologies for not getting your name in my first post about Chuckanut. This is the kinda guy Peter is, folks... I'm going out to run Challis in (to take advantage of the only time I can run faster than her!) AndI find Peter 1/2 mile out along the trail (AFTER finishing -dressed, upright, but out of his mind) thinking if I ran Challis in, he could maybe help run Rosie or Erin in. Rosie said he tried! Good grief... |
Arlene |
3/22/2009 3:11:16 PM |
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congrats to all, sounds like a fun day with clear skies. I will be riding from maxwelton beach at 12:30, if no one shows up I will do speed intervals on Ewing road. |
david welton |
3/22/2009 9:07:42 AM |
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Congrats to all you c-nutters! Awesome showing, again! You are, each of you, amazing. Represent. |
kristan |
3/22/2009 8:47:58 AM |
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so i was just looking back at past c-nut results (the 2009 are posted now) and ryburn improved an hour! from the last 2 years! look out ironman trainees! oh, and i forgot bob's daughter kayla took care of us at aid station 2. thanks! also, rosie was 6:12 last year not 6:16. we placed 8th and 10th in our ag. frank was 2nd in ag and peter and ron 9th and 10th. fabulous! |
e |
3/22/2009 8:45:58 AM |
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Arlene and Anna, thank you so much for volunteering! I am with you next year, sister! I say that every year as I climb Chinscrapper but next year I mean it! What a perfect day for racing. Frank PRd by 19 minutes 4:36? Top 20. Ron PRd by a several minutes and so did Peter and Bob. The men's race had all the top ultrarunners (except Matt). The ladies had great run too. Challis in Ironman training mode came in just over 6 hours. Rosie and I flipped flopped times she at 6:09 and me at 6:16. I needed my "mostly dead" pill (chocolate covered almond) about 2 miles from the finish. Thanks Gretchen and Linda for coming to fetch us! |
Erin |
3/22/2009 8:21:10 AM |
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Chuckanut weather was ideal this year. Believe Frank got a PR, probably Ron too, he was bookin'. Bob from Muk, Challis, Rosie and Erin all did great. My daughter and I had a really fun time at aid station 3. We were assigned to #2, but didn't find it with the directions we were given! So we just went up Cleator Rd til we found stuff by the side of the road and started setting it up! I highly recommend volunteering - it really was enjoyable. I heard they had 70 no shows, possibly r/t the'flu??? and that there were 100 volunteers!?? You get in on the gossip when you're at the aid station with the Budu Racing owner guy. |
Arlene |
3/21/2009 9:20:56 PM |
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have guest passes, 4 |
k |
3/21/2009 7:44:54 AM |
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Sorry I will be missing Chuckanut this year. Anyone up for a brick tomorrow? Two spin classes at IAC start at 8:15, then a 7 mile run (outside). Bring food and fuel. |
kristan |
3/20/2009 10:45:48 PM |
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Good luck and good racing to all you C-Nutters. Am on call and thus stuck on island. |
kristan |
3/20/2009 10:43:21 PM |
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Brandon, I am leaving for C-Nut around 10:30. |
Ed |
3/20/2009 8:44:00 PM |
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I'm officially on my way to pick up Erin and head for Bellingham. No recent posts regarding the canopy, so I'm NOT planning to try and grab it, and it should still be in Erin's breezeway. |
rosie |
3/20/2009 3:04:48 PM |
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Ride from Ken's Korner Red Apple - 9:00 AM Saturday 22nd - 30 miles - STP Training |
Matt C. |
3/20/2009 1:50:48 PM |
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Wishing all the c-nut runners and support crew a great day tomorrow. Happy trails! |
Megan |
3/20/2009 11:34:30 AM |
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At what time are any spectator vehicles going to C-nut?
Also: Ironman Utah: Mayday 2010: http://ironman.com/events/ironman/st.george |
B* |
3/20/2009 11:30:44 AM |
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Do we know if we have anyone coming who wants to set it up and use it? I could try to swing by and fit it in my car. Is it something I can lift by myself?r |
rosie |
3/20/2009 9:38:46 AM |
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The canopy is in the breezeway if any later arriving supporters might want to lug it up and use it. |
erin |
3/20/2009 8:52:55 AM |
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Canopy at Chuckanut - it simply won't fit in our little Civic which is now full of people. Someone else will need to transport it. |
Peter |
3/20/2009 7:38:43 AM |
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Blake was in charge of purchasing the canopy. I believe it cost $200. He has only collected $30 so far. Yes, it does have sides, Brandon. The sizes is about 6' long by a foot deep. It is heavy. It has wheels at one end. It fits in our van on the floor side to side. The van will be here if you want to carpool in it. It took Matt and I about 5 minutes or less to put it up, not looking at directions. We didn't have the sides on it though. Are there going to be spectators needing coverage? |
Erin |
3/18/2009 6:27:49 PM |
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I meant to put a happy b'day to Challis in my post too (-: Also, anyone know about the new IM at St George, Utah, May 2010? I'm vaguely pondering about signing up...... |
Arlene |
3/18/2009 5:15:39 PM |
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Happy Birthday Challis,
sorry a day late, hope it was filled with lots of love and fun. Have a good time at chuckie. I will be thinking of all of you that are racing the chuck. |
kelly |
3/18/2009 1:49:48 PM |
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I want to contribute $ to the canopy. As far as I know my daughter and I are (wo)maning the 2nd aid station at C-nut - look for us! We'll be out there somewhere anyway. Then maybe we'll be able to help run people in for part of the last 10K... Am on the other side for the weekend so can't help with rides though. |
Arlene |
3/18/2009 11:07:15 AM |
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Pick your bib # & race bag DOR. It'll be nice to have our canopy there in case it's raining... again. Should be a fun, muddy day. |
why worry? |
3/18/2009 9:24:00 AM |
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The c-nut website speaks of checking-in with your bib race-day morning. Is it supposed to arrive in the mail, or do you pick it up there? I have not rec'd one in the mail. |
not worried, no |
3/18/2009 9:06:28 AM |
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I would like to carpool to Chuckanut. I can drive our Civic (4-persons total). Maybe the canopy will fit too, how big is it? Who has it? Or I would be happy to ride in someone else's car. Anyone else out there want to accept or give a ride? Challis, your request is noted, and also happy b-day. |
Peter |
3/18/2009 9:03:45 AM |
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Thanks for all of the birthday wishes. It was a great day with lots of treats! |
Challis |
3/18/2009 7:15:29 AM |
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Erin, what's the numbers on the canopy? I have no idea if I contributed before, but I will, even if it's again. And does the canopy have side panels? I think I have some if it doesn't. |
B* |
3/17/2009 10:43:16 PM |
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Thank you all for your input on pools on Whidbey! |
kwheels |
3/17/2009 10:08:43 PM |
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Happiest of Birthdays to you, Challis! |
kristan |
3/17/2009 10:03:58 PM |
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Anyone going to Chuckanut desire to have the DSR canopy for use?? If yes, let me know and we can figure how to get it there. Also, those who wanted to chip in on the cost and forgot to give money to Blake (me) you can still do so! |
Erin |
3/17/2009 9:08:39 PM |
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Many thanks to those who filled out the Aquatics Questionnaire so far. Who'd a thunk there were more than 10 (yes, 10) pools between Admiral's Cove and Clintonia? With the Parks District and the Foundation working together, maybe just maybe we'll get an aquatics program out of it. |
Matt |
3/17/2009 4:09:31 PM |
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Happy Birthday Challis! And, many more. |
Ron and Gretchen |
3/17/2009 1:06:47 PM |
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How about a "constructively critical mass" ride? Oh never mind. |
Hugh Jim Bissel |
3/17/2009 12:47:25 PM |
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Happy Birthday, Challis! |
rosie |
3/17/2009 12:11:34 PM |
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Begorrah! Challis gettin' older y'say? Sounds like blarney t'me! |
Brenden O'henry |
3/17/2009 10:24:10 AM |
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Top of the mornin' to ya, Challis! |
Pam-oh |
3/17/2009 9:00:40 AM |
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Happy Birthday Challis O'Stringer!! |
Erin go Bragh |
3/17/2009 8:26:42 AM |
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Happy Birthday Challis!!! |
Bobo |
3/17/2009 6:16:05 AM |
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Darcy from Bicycles Northwest and Dennis Keogh reminded me of what a "critical mass" ride really represents. I was thinking "mass" but not a "critical" one. No beating up unwary drivers. So, let me rephrase my earlier post. "We're trying to plan a fun ride from Langley to Bayview to bring awareness of alternative transportation and the joys of cycling to our larger community." More PC? |
sher |
3/17/2009 6:01:11 AM |
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I am looking for a ride up to Chuckanut on Saturday morning, so that my family may come up at a more reasonable hour. Thanks. |
Challis |
3/16/2009 9:49:17 PM |
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Please take a run through the Aquatics questionnaire today or tonight if you can, before the Parks Foundation meets tomorrow night. It is through this effort that an aquatics program will come to South Whidbey sooner rather than later. Thanks in advance. |
Matt |
3/16/2009 4:25:59 PM |
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As many of you know, two local (loco) young men are starting a two year round the world bike trip on April 1. The have saved the funds for their expences and are raising money for an orphanage in India where they plan to stop and work as part of their adventure. I thought the cause and adventure were so cool that I bought a bike jersy for $200 at the fundraiser last night. They really liked the idea of a bunch of riders escorting them part of the way from Bellingham to here on Wed, April 1 as they start the ride. So pass the word to anyone who dosen't have to be clocked-in that day and groups of us can ride or bus North to meet them. The web site is www.orphanride.org I will try to post expected arrival time at various points along the way. |
blake |
3/16/2009 10:22:31 AM |
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The Langley Chamber is working with Orca Network and Goosefoot to create a really fun Earth & Ocean Weekend, which will include Welcome the Whales Day on April 18 in Langley and an Earth Day celebration April 19 in Bayview.
I would love to help organize a real critical mass ride from Langley to Bayview the morning of Sunday, April 19. What do you think? Would you ride? We are also looking for riders for the Welcome the Whales parade (of species) on Saturday. I would love to include this in all the communications that will be going out this week, as well as on the poster, so give me a thumbs up/down to let me know.
I will also be putting this call out on a bunch of forums, listserves, websites, etc. Hope you're all up for it!! |
sher |
3/15/2009 4:16:04 PM |
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PA*NI&%#C!! |
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3/13/2009 10:16:39 PM |
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IM Cd'A - WOW! The countdown clock on my computer went to double digits today. Right now it's at 99 days, 21 hours, 38 minutes, 40 seconds. Plenty o' time to git your training in. |
No Panic Yet |
3/13/2009 9:17:13 AM |
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Escape from IAC today 4:45-5:15 swim, 5:30-6:15 spin, 6:15-7:00 walk weights and smile, cus I'm going to Kona and it will be 80, I plan on doing the a modified Ironman, scuba, car, car, beer and sun for two weeks! Have passes for none member if interested. |
Dan(Island) |
3/11/2009 8:25:10 AM |
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Several weeks ago I went to Whidbey Telephone’s computer repair service in Clinton to have them try to retrieve important documents on some corrupted email files. They weren’t able to find what I wanted, but in the process, they write over and corrupted many important files I already had. In desperation, I called a guy in the phone book called the “Computer Doctor”. Well, this guy is real find, a true computer geek, who has been working with computers since before they had screens. He was able to recover everything that had been lost plus what had been corrupted by the other guys. He works out of his home and has software that can do amazing diagnosis and repair. I highly recommend him - Frank Cargill, 222-3616. |
Frazer |
3/9/2009 8:35:57 PM |
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Re: Enchantments - Will post some suggested dates later this spring when we have a better idea of what's on the racing docket. I'm inclined for late Summer or early Fall to beat the heat and bugs. |
Bobo |
3/9/2009 12:35:53 PM |
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I was in the Enchantments many years ago and they are beautiful. It would be awesome to run that route. I am up for it if it doesn't conflict with anything else major that comes along. |
Ron |
3/8/2009 9:27:56 PM |
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HELP! We are endeavoring to put together an aquatics program to present to the parks. We hope to offer programs to kids, teens, college students and adults, from instructional swimming, to aquatherapy, certification programs (coaching, life guarding) and competitive clubs. In doing so, we would like to approach all the pools in the community about their interest in this type of involvement. Many of the smaller, warmer pools might be better for the very young, older, or therapeutic classes. Matt added the aquatics questionnaire (above and right of the posted training events). Please take time to fill it out. Many thanks! |
Kristan |
3/8/2009 9:19:51 PM |
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The Enchantment thing sounds... uh, enchanting! I still want to do the Hood to Hoh cross-Olympics trail marathon some autumn. I guess it depends on the bumps in the kona road... |
Brandon |
3/8/2009 5:31:21 PM |
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Well, I did not get to XC ski in Castle Park today, but we did have a long walk with the dog at Double Bluff, followed by a nice lunch on the deck in the sun overlooking Puget Sound when a hailstorm broke out, even as the sun shone. Only in the Northwest could this happen........ |
david welton |
3/8/2009 4:27:25 PM |
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Muk guy Ken is looking to run the Enchantments loop this summer or early fall (when larches are is fall color). http://www.nwhikers.net/forums/viewtopic.php?t=7969748 He was wondering if anyone else would be interested. Sounds like just the thing this group would eat up! 'Bout 19 miles, 5000' gain, 7000' downhill. Typically done in 4 to 5 hours by mortals. Either make it a day outing or spend the night in Leavenworth. Looks like a lot of fun. Post your thoughts and I'll let him know if there is any interest from this group. |
Bobo |
3/8/2009 10:01:47 AM |
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Spring Ahead! Remember we lose one hour at 2am Sunday morning. Reset your clocks now, don't miss all the fun workouts Sunday. This means you, Brandon! |
daylightsavings fairy |
3/7/2009 8:14:04 PM |
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Thanks to Bill for setting up another fun woody run thing. Special recognition for sitting out there in the dark in his pitiful hutch with his fitful lantern in the blowing snow freezing his tokhes off. Ace Representation, Sir!! |
Brandon |
3/7/2009 8:08:01 PM |
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Ever vigilant to seek out important educational material to inform and enlighten my DSR brothers and sisters, I came upon this startling scientific discovery – cross species breading! You won’t believe it! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ta3Co-3PttA&NR=1 |
Frazer |
3/7/2009 2:46:01 PM |
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Matt thanks for covering for me. |
Frazer |
3/7/2009 2:40:50 PM |
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU DEAR GRACE! HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU. Have fun on the slopes! |
kelly |
3/7/2009 9:25:53 AM |
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And another minor point about the Training Events section -- it sorts on date then on time of day. And that works fine unless you put something that's not a pure time in that field (like "9-11:00 AM"). So, to keep your event from getting mis-shuffled and missed, keep the time just a time "9:00 AM") and then put the 9 to 11 part in the notes. I'll fix Frazer's and Kristan's now. |
Matt |
3/6/2009 7:37:28 PM |
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I would love to do the 12:30 road ride but have to meet the bride and groom at 1:30, that I will photograph in June. They live in Pasadena and this is their weekend to finalize arrangements with the church, caterer etc. Anybody up for an early ride? say 8-8:30? for 90-120 minutes? I hope to join you next week, Frazer! |
david welton |
3/6/2009 6:20:17 PM |
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Thanks Matt! |
kw |
3/6/2009 6:05:10 PM |
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Kristan (and others) - the form specifies 4-digit year in the date field. You entered "3/8/09" so it didn't know how to handle it. I corrected it to 3/8/2009 and it uploads fine. |
Matt |
3/6/2009 3:16:39 PM |
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Patrick Dwyer is moving to Seattle and needs help loading a U-haul with his stuff. It would be nice to get some DSR bodies at his place from 9-11 on Saturday morning. This is a great warm-up for a 12:30 bike ride. His house is across Lola Lane from Brandon's driveway on the left hand side. He will provide lunch. RSVP 206-550-4049 |
Frazer |
3/6/2009 12:26:28 PM |
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ps having trouble posting on the training event area... |
kw |
3/5/2009 11:07:40 PM |
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Kurt J. has offered to help me with a different lactate threshold test: the Conconi method. Anyone want to join us? BYO heart rate monitor. Warm up prior. I hope to get there at 8:30 and run on the Community trails first. 9AM on the track to start the test. If it looks like it may be too cold Sunday, we will postpone testing for another 3weeks or so. |
kristan |
3/5/2009 11:07:05 PM |
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Australian Shepherds are herding dogs, and they are trying to "round-up" riders. I just yell "bad dog" at them, and speed up. Works for me. Those owners have a large property, and a sign and their gate that says "pease shtu, pets get out". I have seen their Shetland Pony running down the road, happy to be free. I agree that a series of calls might ultimately get the Sherriff to pay attention. But it will take quite a few..... |
david welton |
3/5/2009 5:15:53 PM |
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I agree that the dogs are just doing their thing. In fact, if you stop riding, they are pretty nice dogs. Really it is the owner that is simply being too lazy to take action that could prevent damage to the dogs, cyclists, and others. I do not want anything untoward to happen to the dogs so I think the action needs to be against the owners. That's why I encourage folks to place a phone call and give a clear impression of how widespread the problem really is. Thanks for your help on this. |
David |
3/5/2009 5:03:55 PM |
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Thanks Bob, I guess if one wanted to go that route, I would recommend vinegar rather than ammonia. vinegar will irritate but not damage, ammonia is caustic and can cause permanent damage to eyes and mucous membranes. |
k |
3/5/2009 4:26:41 PM |
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My dad was in the newspaper business for years and the trick he had his delivery boys do was just fill a squirt gun with 1/2 water and 1/2 ammonia. Kind of a poor man's pepper spray. Shoot a cur in the face with the solution, being sure to hit the eyes, and the dog learns real quick to run the the other way when a bike approaches. Worked for me on my route on my bothersome dog. |
Bobo |
3/5/2009 3:57:34 PM |
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I forgot to mention before that mountain bikes will be allowed at the Putney Woods orienteering event (this Sat 3:30pm) but only on the long course (course 3) during the day session. I'm hoping the snow holds off! |
Bill |
3/5/2009 3:20:12 PM |
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I've actually been in contact with the owner, trying to pre-empt any unfortunate consequences to the dogs, with little positive response. I think a well planned dog training campaign involving multiple cyclists with pepper spray on subsequent days might result in the dogs fearing the bikes with no long term damage to the dogs. It just makes me sad that the dogs have to suffer for their owners inability to take responsibility. They are, after all, just being dogs. |
k |
3/5/2009 11:15:57 AM |
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Another Dog Topic... I presume that the majority of folks who ride the south end of Whidbey know the chasing dogs at 7470 Bailey. I know that I have been chased by them at least 20 times over the last year or so and I have ridden with others who know them well.
Yesterday and today I got chased again. The owner was on the property by the barn and heard the dogs chasing and me yelling at them. And this too has happened before. So it is not like the owners don't know about their dogs. They just choose to ignore it.
I have done a little research and letting a dog chase like this is a violation of section 6.08.100 of the Island County Code. This reads, "It shall be unlawful for any person having possession or custody of, or harboring or giving shelter or refuge to, any dog to allow, suffer, or permit the dog to habitually or frequently chase,
run after, or jump at vehicles, including bicycles, using public roadways."
So I called the sheriff's department and registered a complaint for Animal Control with the dispatcher. I told them that I thought the dogs were Australian Shepards and that other cyclists had been chased as well. They took my info and said they would look into it.
I have to figure, however, that many voices will have a greater effect than mine alone. So if you would like to see a change with these dogs, I encourage you to call the Sheriff at (360) 321-5113 x7310 (South Whidbey), ask for the dispatcher, and register your complaint.
Thanks. |
David |
3/4/2009 4:19:00 PM |
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Thanks everyone for your thoughts. 15 years is a long time. There is definitely an empty spot in our house and hearts. |
Erin |
3/4/2009 4:08:45 PM |
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Good Girl Emma. Say hello to Buster for me. You will be missed. |
kristan |
3/4/2009 2:11:01 PM |
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Hey Bob and Rick, thanks for your good efforts in getting the bike room open. I plan on doing a workout tonight (wed). |
Frazer |
3/4/2009 10:56:26 AM |
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I see Ed's posted new the IAC spin bike session today. I'm going to try to get there also. Come on out and support the use of the bikes! |
Ron |
3/4/2009 9:18:10 AM |
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Bye, Emma Lu... I'll miss you. :-( |
Heidi |
3/3/2009 4:59:59 PM |
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Good dog, Emma. |
*b |
3/3/2009 3:19:55 PM |
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Sorry late posting going to IAC 1:30-3pm to spin.
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Dan(Island) |
3/3/2009 12:03:12 PM |
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Gus and Emma are chasing bunnies with Luka and all our DSR dog friends. |
kelly |
3/3/2009 7:23:41 AM |
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May you find some more sweaty knees to lick after you chase some bunnies with Luka. We will miss you Emma. |
The Stringers |
3/2/2009 9:55:03 PM |
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Hawkeye is sorry he never got to play with you Emma. You were a nice dog. |
david welton |
3/2/2009 9:13:49 PM |
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There is an empty dog bed by the fireplace at the Simms. We'll miss you Emma. Say hi to Luka and go chase some bunnies. |
Otter and Sully |
3/2/2009 8:32:18 PM |
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Jog-a-leashed-dog at community park, where there is no horsepoop to roll in, 10AM |
david welton |
3/1/2009 9:28:50 AM |
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Sorry my entry is all discombobulated. The main thing is that Curt, Brandon, Kelly and I had great runs at the Smelt Run in LaConner today! |
Arlene |
2/28/2009 3:21:10 PM |
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Great ru. Next small local race running in La Conner today at the Smelt Run 5K/10K - Curt, Brandon and Kelly. Another local yokel race coming up is Mar 14 in Anacortes: Sunset Loop 10mile - 4 2 1/2 mile loops thru the park. Done as a relay or solo. http://www.cityofanacortes.org/Parks/Documents/SpecialEvents/09_Sunset_Loop_Regis_Form.pdf |
Arlene |
2/28/2009 3:19:47 PM |
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There is a meeting tonight at the Langley middle school regarding the the state's proposal for the Clinton/Mukilteo ferry run. It's in the auditorium from 4:00-5:30 p.m. If you haven't heard, one of the state's proposals is to make it a reservation only ferry. We need a presence there to have an influence. The director of the Washington state ferries, David Moseley will be in attendance. |
Brian |
2/28/2009 10:44:14 AM |
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Thanks Rick and Bob for making this happen. I am aiming for Tuesdays! |
gretchen |
2/27/2009 9:13:18 PM |
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Thanks Rick, this will be good, thanks for taking to Debra and Steve! So around of thanks for all. Bob good job! |
kelly |
2/27/2009 8:17:35 PM |
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Smelt Run, La Conner, Saturday, $20. Leaving Bayview ParknRide 7:30am. Curt G. and I are going, maybe others. |
Brandon |
2/27/2009 5:53:03 PM |
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Wahoo. Thanks Rick! Blake, I would love to ride Thursday but wouldn't you know that next Thursday I've got a visitor at work so can't be here on the Island. Count me in for subsequent Thursdays. |
Ron |
2/27/2009 5:01:59 PM |
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Thanks Ric and Bob T for working out times for us to use the spin bikes. Let's show our apprecation by taking advantage of this opportunity. Can anyone join me Thursday? |
blake |
2/27/2009 4:13:59 PM |
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Come use the Keiser m3 bikes at Island Athletic Club
Race Training/Independent Cycling
Tuesdays
1:30PM – 3:00PM
Wednesdays
5:45PM – 7:15PM
Thursdays
11:00AM - 12:30PM
Race Training Independent Cycling:
This 90-minute open cycling session allows you to ride at your own pace and intensity. It is ideal for endurance athletes, cycling enthusiasts, and athletes training for the next big race. No music, no instructor…just cycling. Riders must sign in at the Front Desk before entering the Cycling Studio.
Registration and an additional liability waiver are required for all riders.
Members: $0
Non-Members: 10-Class Pass $94 + tax
Rick Urban at info@islandathleticclub.com
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Rick |
2/27/2009 3:43:20 PM |
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Arlene, call me 321-5712 with time I am in with you and carla, I even got the doc ok for just the 5k though and a visit to him monday. I;ll be careful Pamela. |
kelly |
2/27/2009 8:35:41 AM |
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Orcas 25 k pix courtesy of Glen Tachiyama http://www.pbase.com/gtach/orcas25k09 |
Erin |
2/26/2009 7:44:25 PM |
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friday swim IAC 11:45 |
blake |
2/26/2009 10:39:19 AM |
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Road Ride. last minute posting. Noon. Half Link. Or call 321-7257 to meet us elsewhere. |
K & B |
2/25/2009 11:17:44 AM |
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Smelt Run 10k - La Conner. This Saturday at 10 am. Leaving Bayview at 7:30 am. 4 mile warm up run, 3 miles tacked on afterwards for an even half marathon. Anyone coming with? |
Brandon |
2/25/2009 11:15:41 AM |
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Now that winter is waning and the temperature is beginning to rise, it's time to start thinking about a faster pace, intervals, and plyometric! Yes, that's right plyometrics - the springy, bouncy, crazy way to move. Check out how they do it in the Russian Army http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KoQb8vb4blA Who ever thought being in the Russian Army could be so much fun. But don’t try this at home and without permission from a personal trainer at IAC. |
Frazer |
2/24/2009 9:56:28 PM |
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Here is the flier information for the Putney Woods event. We decided to move the start window a half hour earlier- it is now 3:30-4:30pm.
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Putney Woods Orienteering Event
Saturday, March 7, 3:30pm
Putney Woods parking lot on Lone Lake Road
$10 adults, $5 kids, includes timing chip
Come experience orienteering at Putney Woods! Orienteering is a sport in which you use a map and compass to navigate a course through unfamiliar terrain. Choose between 3 courses spanning beginner to intermediate navigation and ranging from 2-6 km in distance. Start times will be assigned in 2 min. intervals (to discourage following) and checkpoints are visited in order. Be competitive or casual. Go solo or in a group. Discover a new trail or a whole new park! Fun for families, runners, walking enthusiasts, groups of friends, and anyone who likes to explore. Suitable for beginners. The same courses will also be offered at night for the truly adventurous!
Hosted by Cascade Orienteering Club (www.cascadeoc.org). For more information, contact Bill Cusworth at 206-550-2905 or cusworth@chem.washington.edu.
Directions: From intersection of 525 and Bayview Road, travel north on Bayview Road 1.8 miles. Turn left onto Andreason Rd and go 0.6 mi. Turn right onto Lone Lake Rd and go 1.2 mi to the parking lot on right hand (east side) of road. If the parking lot is full, park along the east side of Lone Lake Road.
Event schedule:
3:30-4:30pm registration and starts for day courses
6:30-7:30pm registration and starts for night courses
9:00pm all courses close |
Bill |
2/24/2009 3:34:40 PM |
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Re: C-Nut. Krissy posted some updates yesterday. There will be some spots opening on Friday if anyone would like to sign up. There are also some changes in the aid stations and the absence of drop bags for this year due to the damage to Cleator Rd. Be sure to check out the website http://www.gbrc.net/cms/view_event_update.php?id=18&prev=Chuckanut%20Mountain%2050K |
Bobo |
2/24/2009 8:09:30 AM |
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Dan, thanks for the awesome day. Especially P1! I think there should be a P2 added to the next one. Thank you to Linda, Krista and Marilyn for keeping track of us and picking up things that we forgot to bring (such as towels :) ). The "fancy bike dudes" got lost again on Goss Lake Road, as they didn't realize that Pintail was to the right as they went screaming down the hill (they were staying there the night). But luckily we steered them in the right direction. I can't wait until the next one, and what other fun and crazy things we can do! |
Challis |
2/23/2009 8:54:48 PM |
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Just an update our U12 boys soccer team the Revolution went to the state cup this Sunday and walked away with the 2nd place trophy and a trophy for best teamanship awarded by the State Referees Assocation. We play hard however they had a good defense, we could'nt get in. It was 0-0 at the half. It was alot of fun to watch and the talent, no I am not just saying that because my son Jordan is on the team....but they are talented.
Thank you Will Simms for coming down w/ Charlie and Conner, it was fun having you there. I hope you enjoyed all the treats afterwards. |
kelly |
2/23/2009 11:05:50 AM |
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To all X-cape people, one very fun time, and for me a realization, I can bike further than I thought. In addition Marilyn and I have prizes for all, a special CD mix, I'll try and meet up with everybody over the next week, the cold I was trying to ignore has landed squarely in my chest, no swimming for a while. I think the mandatory pie stop was the best. Who knows maybe in May another Excellent Adventure. Did anybody else notice that the fancy bike dudes kept getting lost? |
Dan(Island) |
2/23/2009 9:33:58 AM |
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Yes, thanks to Dan for organizing. Marilyn for travel and towels!, Linda for driving, pie and dinner. Krista for pie and moral support, Peter for driving us back to IAC after the on-island tri. And thanks to all the swimmers, riders, runners for your support throughout! A great welcome back to the island from my trip. |
kristan |
2/22/2009 5:28:01 PM |
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Dan G., thanks for starting "X-cape From Oak Harbor", that was a lot of fun. Thanks to everyone who participated, and helped out. I look forward to the next one. |
Brian |
2/21/2009 9:25:32 PM |
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I am currently injured so Gene will be heading up the trail run off Lone Lake road. Remember 8:45 sharp =) Come one, come all. |
Gretchen |
2/21/2009 4:18:36 PM |
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Matt Chambers group will leave the bike shop at noon. This is a ride start time and place you can depend on till the weather warms up. Kurt et al, maybe start early for an extra 45 minutes? I would like a morning ride, if anyone wants to go out early. Just post it here by 8AM. |
david welton |
2/20/2009 8:42:12 PM |
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Sounds great, see everyone at 10:00 a.m., we can figure out bike coordination at IAC. |
Brian |
2/20/2009 6:14:30 PM |
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all youse folks doing the jumping an swmmin and runnin tomorrow, you go out an enjoy yourself, be safe, have fun, and enjoy the pie. |
j.d. |
2/20/2009 4:44:26 PM |
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Dan, thanks so much for both initiating this outing as well as working out all of the logistical details for us all. We'll all have a great time. |
Krista |
2/20/2009 12:01:20 PM |
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Most recent update for Saturday's most Excellent Adventure-Riding up with bikes- Dan, Brandon, Kristan, Peter, Blake, Chalis, Brian
Riding up no bikes- Marilyn, Linda, Jeff?
Already in Oak Harbor- Krista
That makes 10 people with 7 Bikes
Brian takes 6 people with 4 bikes on his rack
Dan takes 4 people with 3 bikes all in side no front
wheels
Return to - Dan's van-Marilyn and Krista will spend about 1+ hour in Oak Harbor shopping then to IAC, Brians Van Driver- Linda or Jeff drop off at IAC
That should cover everybody, if need be we can take one more in the Van (tight) without bike, and but a bike in Brians van.
The weather looks great, so far, see you all at IAC 10-10:15 am |
Dan(Island) |
2/20/2009 9:32:14 AM |
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Linda is available to drive a vehicle back down from O.H. |
Peter |
2/20/2009 8:35:15 AM |
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I'd like to ride from Freeland north on Saturday and meet up with the riders coming from Oak Harbor for the ride back, then run from Freeland out and back. Is anyone else interested in this for a group ride on Saturday? Dan, what time do you think the group will start the bike in Oak Harbor? |
Kurt J |
2/20/2009 8:19:16 AM |
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I was going to catch a ride back w/ Marilyn, but I can easily drive my own car or drive someone else's vechicle back. But I'll need to know by tonight since we are leaving w/ the kids at 8am. And as for distance, I'll swim whatever, but after a mile, I get to have pie! And someone asked about the pool schedule---it's closed (open for the kids) util noon. Lap swim is from noon -2:00pm. |
Krista |
2/20/2009 7:49:26 AM |
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So, would Brian's van, Marilyn driving, cover the lot of us? |
b |
2/19/2009 9:13:42 PM |
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My van can take 7 people, with 5 bikes (4 on the rack, and one in the aisle). I may need a driver, though. |
Brian |
2/19/2009 8:38:42 PM |
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Blake suggested the half Iron distance only for him, thinking he could do that and get a short rest if everyone else swam for an hour. I'm making my own rules for theis event. Short (long for me) swim with pull buoy, rest and fuel before a draft legal bike, no run due to funky knee. But that's just me. See ya'll Saturday. |
blake |
2/19/2009 4:33:30 PM |
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*B - Swim can always be changed back or left open to the swimmer? That would make this a long workout I'm open to either option. Need input, I know Blake likes the 1.2 mile, in one hour we could do 3800-4000 meters (2.+ miles). We can discuss Saturday morning. I thought I saw 10:13 on the schedule 10:30 leaves more time to organize. Hopefully we can get both Jeff and Krista to drive back from Oak Harbor will know tomorrow morning. |
Dan(Island) |
2/19/2009 3:52:45 PM |
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Two more [B&K] committing to Dan's E. A., but why cut down the swim? Pie stop or not, is a-ok. My transit schedule says the bus leaves IAC at 10:30, arrives in O.H. @11:35. What time does the swim start? Do we need my vanagan to transport bikes and gear from Freeland to Langley? [It would need a driver] Or are we already transport flush? Potentially K & I could take Island Transit up to O.H. |
*B |
2/19/2009 3:27:01 PM |
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Very cool coverage of the Tour of California:
http://tracker.amgentourofcalifornia.com/ |
Aaron |
2/19/2009 2:27:41 PM |
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Krista, Marilyn has space for return to IAC in the van but she may stop to shop for 1+ hour in Oak Harbor. Your welcome to go with, if you can handle the slow pace back.. Dan
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Dan(island) |
2/19/2009 1:07:37 PM |
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I'm hopefully in for the swim...depending on how car pooling works out with the kids group. If I am not needed to drive kids back, then I'd like to stay & swim and get a ride back with Jeff? or Marilyn? |
Krista |
2/19/2009 9:52:13 AM |
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Saturdays X-cape from Oak Harbor is on. Current counts is Brian-Dan-Peter-Blake-Chalis-Kristan?-Brandon?-Kristi?.
Marilyn and I plan on driving, we have room for 2 comfortable - 3 not so comfy - with bikes. We plan on being at IAC 10am - leave at 10:35.
Brian can take 2 with bikes?
Kristi has own ride?
Jeff might come to swim, if so can help with driving back, will know friday morning.
Bus leaves IAC at 10:13am can take 3 with bikes.
The swim has been changed from 1 hour to 1.2 miles to match 1/2 Ironman, pull buoyes allowed.
Transistion to bike will be set up outside Oak Harbor pool, Marilyn will watch our stuff.
Bike to IAC using Brandon's and Peter's recommendation- Out of Oak Harbor -Scenic Heights -PennCove- Highway - Left on Madroona-Broadway-Terry-Ft. CaseyRd-Wanamaker - Highway to IAC..
I was thinking of a mandatory stop at Greenbank Farm for Pie, what say you all?
Transistion to run at IAC -Run to Boy And Dog statue - Meet later at Useless Bay Coffee by 4:45pm that's when I think I'll make it.
Marilyn's Cell - 425 698 7998
Dan's Cell 360 661 0161
Anybody else coming? Lot's of room for this most excellent adventure. |
Dan(Island) |
2/19/2009 8:51:59 AM |
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Jus in case youse been not gettin any sleep the las few nites. I knows you'all been rollin and tossin bout .....well...rest easy like. Lance gots his bike back! yesseree dang nabmit. De Sacto Polease got their hands on that fine piece of machinery. Rest easy now! |
yosemite sam |
2/19/2009 8:05:18 AM |
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Gus was a lucky dog, to have a wonderful family. |
david welton |
2/16/2009 9:56:43 PM |
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A sad note here at the Henriot's Gus our beloved dog is playing ball in heaven, running with the best of the best he was the best to us and will always be in our heart. Thank you all for being there the last coulple of weeks. It will means alot to us. Thank you John Kelly and Jordan Gus's brother |
kelly |
2/16/2009 5:36:02 PM |
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The traffic on the highway isn't very pleasant, but aside from that there are only a couple of areas that I'd recommend avoiding: 1] Oak Harbor to Coupeville, just because of the traffic volume. Either take Scenic Heights or Zylstra to Madrona. 2] Tthere is one short section of highway from the touchdown field to Wanamaker/Race road that is still lacking a shoulder. The most flat and direct way around it is: Madrona-Broadway-Terry-Ft. Casey Rd-Wanamaker, which actually only adds about half a mile, if that. The highway works from there. Those route changes make it 30.5 instead of 28.5. I'm not exactly sure which would be the better way out of Oak Harbor, but I like Scenic Heights, in spite of it being a little hillier. |
B* |
2/16/2009 12:28:28 PM |
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Two decent back roads for avoiding the highway south of OH are Scenic Heights Road and North Bluff Road. But North Bluff is extremely hilly. Also consider Honeymoon Bay Rd or Mutiny Bay Rd closer to Freeland. Linda and I rode the highway from Keystone to Greenbank last summer and it was fine. They really widened the shoulders a couple of years ago. I can't speak for other sections. |
Peter |
2/16/2009 11:48:18 AM |
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Anyone find a black hat on the Putney Woods trails yesterday? |
Frazer |
2/16/2009 11:20:31 AM |
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Brandon, having never done this ride, is the direct route ok? 28 miles is what I hoped for, or is the highway not a good idea? |
Dan |
2/16/2009 11:15:52 AM |
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I would like to commit to Dan's Excellent Adventure, but will be making a pickup at SeaTac late Friday. So I can only tentatively indicate intentions for 2 more bodies to join the fray. I have a Vanagan that can be used for transport or clothes/equipment/ bike storage locker. BTW, FWIW, the bike route using back roads is 35 miles. |
Brandon |
2/16/2009 10:55:28 AM |
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more on the Lance a thon down in Califhttp://www.sacbee.com/topstories/story/1627831.html |
So. Ender |
2/16/2009 8:22:15 AM |
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Escape from Oak Harbor Saturday update - forcast rainy 50 degress, Brain, Dan, Peter, Chalis and ? are in, Marilyn and I still driving, Brain can take four bikes, is looking for a driver for return. More updates later this week, pray for nicer weather. |
Dan |
2/16/2009 7:46:21 AM |
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meet on keller rd, you'll see the elment.
Thanks |
kelly |
2/15/2009 11:10:51 AM |
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Congratulations to the Revolution! I saw the game last week and it was very exciting. The kids play very well and obviously have a great coach. Kelly, we know what you are going through with the dog. We would like to join you for a DSR dogwalk in the woods with Hawkeye. Where will you start? Finally, what a great ride yesterday! Twelve heart soles ventured out on a cold day, did some pacelines, made new friends and admired Megan and Brian's matching shiny new bikes! |
david welton |
2/15/2009 9:07:53 AM |
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Here is a Sac Bee article on the Tour of Calif. Sacramento was the beginning of the tour.http://www.sacbee.com/topstories/story/1626513.html |
So.Ender |
2/15/2009 8:53:39 AM |
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a fun tibit of news, Jordan's Revolution Soccer Team won there nail biting semi finals yesturday in beautiful Tukwila 2-0 next week is the State cup. They played so good Jordan played he's best ever and decated(?) the game to his dog Gus, who will not be with us in the near future, due to bone cancer. On a happier note I am house sitting for P&F&P so I have two dog that I am taking to the DNR at 12:00 so for any of you would like to join us please do. |
kelly |
2/15/2009 7:54:58 AM |
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2/15/2009 7:47:14 AM |
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Brandon, I will take the cap. |
Arlene |
2/14/2009 10:27:57 AM |
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Matt Chambers will call his STP trainees to meet at halflink at noon to start with Brandon. This will be a biggg midwinter ride! If you are not there you are not having fun! |
dwelton |
2/14/2009 9:34:43 AM |
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Hey, Hammergrrl, I'll join you at the Starlight Motel, nestled on the shores of Pearrygin Lake, come April. It'll be fun, we can have us a fish-fry. You catch 'em, I'll cook 'em. [heh: All your bass are belong to me!] |
the Base-ape |
2/13/2009 6:17:26 PM |
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Neoprene swim cap. $15. Medium. Works good. All black. Low miles. Warm. Floaty. I got a new red one 'cos red is faster, and matches my new red wetsuit. |
Brandon |
2/13/2009 5:36:19 PM |
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Saturday Noon Ride. Half link. Hour and a half or less. I will be riding indoors at my house starting before 10 am, if anyone cares to join me, I have bikes set up. RSVP 321-7357. |
Brandon |
2/13/2009 5:19:53 PM |
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What?! A room at the lodge?? Sun Mountain is camping territory! I registered, but no need for a room...I will be sleeping out under the stars. =) |
Heidi |
2/13/2009 9:45:40 AM |
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for the sun mountain lodge special, i called the 1 800 number on their website. the reservation guy told me they were running a special. |
e |
2/12/2009 7:22:40 PM |
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We have a van that can take 4+ bikes (one in the aisle). If someone wanted to just come for the swim, and be willing to drive the van back, maybe to Langley, we could offer that. It seats seven. |
Brian |
2/12/2009 6:36:43 PM |
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anyone interested in running the sun mountain 25k or 50k april 11th, sun mountain lodge is running a special, $120 for any room in the lodge!! i just booked 2 nights just in case i can get all the logistics worked out. the special runs through the 18th of april. |
erin |
2/12/2009 6:31:55 PM |
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Swim Friday IAC 11:45. Pace line in the water. 2-3K total.
Arlene please contact me if you want any items from Promotion and want to save on shipping. Blakew@whidbey.com or 730-7915. |
blake |
2/12/2009 2:12:42 PM |
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Road Bike Ride today at lunchtime, 12 PM, TT course at Ken's Korner. Donuts optional. |
dwelton |
2/11/2009 9:06:26 AM |
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Ok - Here's the start of plan B for the x-cape (where's spell check when I need it) Marilyn and I will drive up in my caravan, we all should get there early to set up a spot for the swim to bike transistion, Marilyn can watch our stuff during the swim, and pick up any items after departure and transport them to langley. Because I'll be arriving late in langley, could anybody else leave a car in langley to transport finishers back to IAC? M and I could give them a ride up to Oak Harbor. I'm sure there will be changes to this plan "B", but it's a start. |
Dan |
2/11/2009 8:47:50 AM |
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Feb. 21 Krista and I are taking a handfull of kids from South Whidbey Swim Club to practice with the Oak Harbor swim team from 9:00-10:00 so we will be there. Not sure if I need to take kids back home, but would love to swim and bike home if it works out. I will be up there anyway. Sounds fun! |
Kristi |
2/11/2009 8:33:53 AM |
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Sounds like fun to me too. The bus only has room for 2-3 bikes, we should have a plan "B" for the trip to O.H. in case we get a turnout. Also a plan for getting from L back to IAC afterwards to pick up the bike. |
Peter |
2/11/2009 7:53:07 AM |
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That sounds like it would be fun! Let's do it. |
Challis |
2/11/2009 7:17:49 AM |
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Anybody interested weather permiting, an excape from Oak Harbor tri? On a saturday meet at IAC 10:15, catch bus with bike go to Oak Harbor, 12 noon swim at pool till 1pm 3,000+ yards, bike to IAC 28.5 miles, me walk you run to Langley 8.2? Not this saturday but maybe feb 21st. |
Dan |
2/10/2009 4:38:54 PM |
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you can open it to a relay team. One person does the bike leg, the other eats the donuts. |
david welton |
2/10/2009 2:55:25 PM |
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And with those donuts, you can only have coffee in your water bottles. Riding, donuts, and coffee - the best of all worlds at one time. Pure euphoria! |
Coy Fee Lahver |
2/10/2009 2:36:06 PM |
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How about time-trialing while eating the donuts (for us triathlete types who need to practice getting in calories on the bike)? That way we could savor the donuts, too. I could surely eat a dozen during any given ride. |
Sue Gar Craver |
2/10/2009 2:33:25 PM |
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So Delft Blau, how about promoting an island event. Start at Ken's Korner, TT to Baileys for a dozen donuts, and then back to the start line. The winner gets his name engraved on the Baileys Corner ashtray and a plaque on the door to the little blue building. |
david welton |
2/10/2009 1:56:29 PM |
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Zo, DW, next time you get out to go on a ride and it is a little chilly, instead of bailing, get up to Ken's korner, grab a box of do nuts, and ride dude. less chatter, more patter. |
delft blau |
2/10/2009 9:52:17 AM |
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Amazing AND disturbing. David, I think you should email that to the organizers to add to their 'fun facts' page. I was going to, but didn't want to take credit for your research... |
kr |
2/9/2009 3:40:53 PM |
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So, ponder this...... A thousand people succeeded athe the krispy kreme challenge, by running 2 mile to the donut shop, eating a dozen donuts and running 2 miles back to the start line. Best time was by a 22 year old guu in 28 minutes. A 37 year old women finished in the top 100 in 38 minutes. A krispy kreme glased donut has 200 calories, so each individual who completed this herculean feat consumed 2400 calories, and burned about 400. I calculate a net gain of 2,000,000 calories, or about 555 pounds total of body weight. Amazing. |
david welton |
2/9/2009 2:56:27 PM |
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krispykremechallenge.com |
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2/9/2009 9:53:25 AM |
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The Krispy Kreme Challenge was this weekend in Raleigh, North Carolina. Over 5,000 hearty souls (10,000 soles) ran 2 miles, ate one dozen donuts, then ran back to the start. This blends competitve eating and road running. Now that is a FAT ASS event!! They have a website, with results posted. |
david welton |
2/9/2009 9:50:14 AM |
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To Disney bound travelers...Red Roof Inn on International Way - about $100 per night including a week of parking. |
Phil Pearl |
2/9/2009 5:46:21 AM |
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For those of you who did not catch the link posted earlier about this 56 yo woman who swam the Atlantic in 24 days, check out the one following. Jennifer Figg burned an average of 8000 calories a day - now that is a Fat-Ass swim!!! Congrats, girlfriends, btw, on your run. You gals rock! http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/northamerica/usa/4562563/US-athlete-Jennifer-Figge-is-first-woman-to-swim-Atlantic-Ocean.html |
Arlene |
2/8/2009 10:25:37 PM |
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Anybody out there in forum land have a recommendation for a place to stay on the other side, near the airport? we have an early flight and a ferry schedule which makes it impossible to catch. |
disney bound edgecliffers |
2/8/2009 8:00:56 PM |
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procrastination run: today at 1pm trillium trails. park at my place 5156 bounty loop. |
k again |
2/8/2009 12:04:16 PM |
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Way to go Girls! What an adventure! Cheers to all of you for your excellent running.
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kristan |
2/8/2009 12:03:31 PM |
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Congratulations to the firm asses kicken' ass in the Fat Ass! |
Not PC |
2/8/2009 11:33:10 AM |
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Good Job to you all. Sounds like you all had a fun time, cold but fun. Nice! |
kelly |
2/8/2009 8:28:38 AM |
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Congratulations to all of you for your race, i am well aware that there is a fat ass race nearly everywhere this time of year. I think it is an unfortunate term, but realize that I will not change the world. So lets just go have fun!! |
dwelton |
2/7/2009 9:50:44 PM |
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Today's race was one of the most beautiful trail races we have done. In fact, it is the most beautiful. 99% single track. Over half the race up hill. From the start unfortunately for me...took an hour to warm up. Pristine views from the top of Mt. Constitution. At least a mile of running in hard pack snow. Ice in the parking lot and covering the lakes. Sore muscles but definitely a new regular race on the schedule. Orcas is beautiful if you haven't been there at all or in a while. Kudos to Julie for biking Mt. Constitution and being our support. Congrats to Molly Layman on completing her first trail race. She is hooked. And of course big cheers for Challis, Megan, Rosie and Pam for rocking the uphills in DSR style. Times range 3:00 - 3:20. Bravo!! |
Erin |
2/7/2009 9:43:34 PM |
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For Welton...The term "FAT ASS" was coined by Joe Oakes, who founded the original "Recover from the Holidays Fat Ass 50" which was run from Santa Cruz to Half Moon Bay along the shoulder of Highway 1 just south of San Francisco, USA. The original event was a VERY low key post-Xmas run. Joe, being an organizer at heart, encouraged other folks across the country (and now the world) to do the same -- devise a course and invite their running buddies to share in a little post-holiday fun. Interestingly, the original run is no longer. The San Francisco Bay Area Fat Ass 50 is now run on trails in the Big Basin area starting and finishing at Saratoga Gap. Read more about Joe Oakes.
In recent years, the number of these runs has mushroomed and there are now many FAT ASS runs all over the USA and even Worldwide Fat Ass Events. The vast majority are in very early January, just after the Xmas/New Year break and are generally 50 miles or 50km. The purpose is to burn off all those extra calories you consumed from Thanksgiving to New Year's that contributed to you getting a Fat Ass.
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Erin |
2/7/2009 8:25:43 PM |
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Anyone up for an easy ride Sunday morning? |
Brian |
2/7/2009 8:13:08 PM |
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here is something for those constant whiners. you know who you are.http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2009/02/07/world/AP-CB-Caribbean-Trans-Atlantic-Swim.html?_r=1
By the way: tomorrow Sunday Stimulating Simulated Open Water at IAC, at noon. bring your gear. goggles and speedo. it will be two hours of long distance. |
So. Ender |
2/7/2009 6:23:47 PM |
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Initial race report from Orcas - everyone smoked it, with all of them down around 3 hours for a brutally tough 25k up and down and up and down a snowy Mt. Constitution. More later. |
Matt |
2/7/2009 3:24:14 PM |
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We're not really as desperate as this may sound but, um, we need a housesitter. Maybe a little desperate. Our usual willing caretakers: Kelsey, Lucy, Heidi, Jumanji, have other commitments. Any tips? We need someone to spend at least two nights in the house. We have a water view. And a trampoline. |
Jacques |
2/7/2009 2:38:59 PM |
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Someone else will need to head-up the "B" run this week. My knee is giving me a bit of trouble. |
Gretchen |
2/7/2009 12:51:26 PM |
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I know i seem like such a prude...... |
david welton |
2/6/2009 8:08:29 PM |
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On the same subject, my old bike club had a first of the season race, called "Mothballs". This was not to make fun of moths, who don't have those. Mothballs are vehicles for naphthalene, which repels moths and other insects when clothing is stored away. You shake out the mothballs in the spring. Then you get back in shape. It was a good nonsexist, friendly term. To all but moths. |
david welton |
2/6/2009 8:06:54 PM |
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Ok, i can talk about this but it will be a really long post. Probably would be more fun to talk about it on a bike ride. oh well. Yesterday, my receptionist's FIVE year old daughter came home from school crying because someone called her "fat assed". The term is out there, guys think it is funny, and now there is a race that beautiful fit intelligent women participate in called the "Fat Ass". Well, girls welcome to the locker room. It is not such a nice place. I think this and other such terms are mean spirited, they filter into society and foster disrespect. So that is my opinon and you are welcome to it!
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david welton |
2/6/2009 8:01:31 PM |
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you mean, uh, noob? |
Newbie |
2/6/2009 6:51:01 PM |
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Pejorative terms taken lightly become like the "n" word. |
david welton |
2/6/2009 5:48:40 PM |
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!! What's not politically correct about my fat ass??!! |
Hey! |
2/6/2009 5:39:02 PM |
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(Sorry for the long post, but I thought I'd put it here in case any of you are interested in a worthy challenge. Any help would be appreciated)
Hello fellow Ironpeople,
I need your help. Kevin Andres is the Community Gifts Chair for the Invest in Youth program for the YMCA, and he has asked me to help out in this year's campaign. The Invest in Youth Program serves under-served youth in Snohomish County, and the program provides financial assistance to youth and families who would otherwise be unable to participate. The goal of Invest in Youth is to create and offer programs to combat emerging health issues in children - such as obesity, which has increased 60% in the last 10 years. Moreover, the program helps all members make lasting changes to improve their health and their life. The following is a short article from the Mukilteo Beacon with some additional information. It's a great program!
http://www.lifenotnews.com/mukilteo1/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=854&Itemid=31
So, here's what I'd like you to do:
1.) TRAIN! Train a bunch, in fact! During the week of Monday, Feb. 9 - Sunday, Feb. 15. try to get in at least 140.6 miles (Ironman distance) of swimming, biking, and running . Since the majority of us are doing Ironman CDA, this won't be too much of a problem, especially since we have a week to do it. I'll be sending out multiple emails with multiple workouts, so there won't be a shortage of events or people to train with. Right on!
2.) ASSIGN A DOLLAR AMOUNT AND CONTRIBUTE At the end of the week, assign a dollar amount to each mile. For example, if you get in 150 miles next week, and you give $1 per mile, you'll donate $150 to Invest in Youth. If you choose to donate 50 cents per mile, you'll contribute $75. If you choose to donate 10 cents, you 'll contribute $15. YOU decide the mileage price, so whatever you can do, it will be greatly appreciated. Donations are tax-deductable, and tax receipts will be given. Checks are made payable to YMCA Invest in Youth (which I'll collect and bring to the Y). Our goal, of course, is $1406.00.
3.) EAT, DRINK, and TALK TRIATHLON. At the end of the week, please email me your mileage totals. The person who COMPLETES THE MOST MILES will get a "free pass" to our next Shawn O'Donnells triathlon meeting. This means that you don't have to pay a thing for the four plates of nachos you eat or the sampling of fine beverages, sliders, and dessert. I'll cover your share. Now that's a bargain!
Some of you pure runners or pure cyclists may think that you're being left out. You're thinking that you can't win the mileage challenge. However, I have a solution. For you runners, multiply your total run mileage for the week x 3. If you run 50 miles, for example, you have 50 x 3=150. If you're a cyclist only, multiply your total x 1.5. If you ride 100 miles, for example, you have 100 x 1.5 = 150.
If you know of anybody who would like to join in the fun, please forward this info to them, or forward their contact info to me and I'll contact.
If you're interested, there's a kick-off party at the Y on Tuesday, Feb. 10, from 6:30-7:30, with food, fun, and raffle drawings. I plan on attending with my family.
If you have any questions, please contact Kevin or me. Again, any contribution will be greatly appreciated!
Thanks, and Happy Training!
Dan Thorson |
Dan (Muk) |
2/6/2009 12:07:26 PM |
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Have a great run tomorrow and try to get the promoter to get a new politically correct name for this series of races that is more appropriate to your awesome fitness! |
david welton |
2/6/2009 12:01:55 PM |
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Have a great time at the Fat Ass and enjoy the night away. Wish I was running with you! |
Nina |
2/6/2009 11:28:20 AM |
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Go get 'em girls. Don't forget - it's just a training run. Have fun. Stay on your feet until it's time not to. Vaya con adidas! |
Frankatschool |
2/6/2009 9:34:19 AM |
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Good luck to everyone going up to Orcas today for the Fat Ass tomorrow. Have a great time! |
Ron |
2/6/2009 7:31:49 AM |
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SPD or Look Kurt? The seals will be asking you to wait up. |
Stringer Clan |
2/6/2009 6:59:03 AM |
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registration for sun mountain 50k and 25k is now open. here is the site. links on the right of the page. http://www.databarevents.com/sunmt50k.asp |
Erin |
2/4/2009 9:16:07 PM |
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Don't you get tired of people zipping by you with fins in the pool? I know I do. Now I found the solution. I'm going to get me one of these http://www.youtube.com/user/Lunocet , then go do kick sets in Holmes Harbor with the seals. |
Kurt J |
2/4/2009 8:14:02 PM |
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Heidi and I are helping put on another orienteering event at Putney Woods on Saturday, March 7. We had wanted to do another Scramble event but the club (Cascade Orienteering Club) already had a scramble event (also called score-O) on the schedule on April 10 at St.Edward SP in Kenmore. So they asked us if we would do a night orienteering event which would act as the first event of the Ultimate Orienteering Series, a series of events held every spring where each event is a different format and participants earn points used to determine an overall series winner. We said we would do it if we could also offer the same courses in the daylight, thinking that not everyone, especially newcomers, would feel comfortable orienteering at night (I find it hard enough in the daylight myself). So this means that we will run standard point to point courses with interval starts (one person or group starts every two minutes). The current plan is to have 3 courses with lengths 2.3km, 3.9km, and 5.7km. There will be 2 start windows ~4-5pm (light) and 6:30-7:30pm. (dark). I'll post more after I confirm things with the official event director. I hope some of you can make it! |
Bill Cusworth |
2/4/2009 8:12:59 PM |
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Dear All: A few weeks ago I posted that our house will be for rent or sale. We now have a website up to provide more detail: http://www.5302lolalane.com/?obi=oneLargeDog
Thanks for sending people our way. |
Phil and Liza |
2/4/2009 6:23:54 PM |
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for entertainment value...check out the "sleepwalking" women http://new.music.yahoo.com/videos/OrenLavie/Her-Morning-Elegance--205809176 |
erin |
2/3/2009 8:53:41 PM |
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Bobo, I have to confess I don't know you by your zoo name,. I ride the 7:00 a.m. ferry, so I can bring the shoes with me. But you'll have to identify yourself first. Let me know if that works. |
Brian |
2/3/2009 8:22:09 PM |
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Oh, Bobo, I am no saint, I could not take the last ten minutes of that movie and fled during the birthing scene. I just could not stand it any more, and I have personally delivered 50 babies. |
david welton |
2/3/2009 2:45:28 PM |
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Cooties at IAC!!!..... Just kidding, Blake...........But seriously folks, nobody has ever ralphed my bike. Bikes are the best. I am glad to see that there may be some bike riding soon. I hear talk of tuneups. Spring is coming. Saddle time. Hooray!!! |
david welton |
2/3/2009 2:42:57 PM |
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Rick said the IAC pool will be closed for the rest of the day. Some youngster got a little excited and lost his lunch. I’m not sure the lad even noticed, but it seemed to be several leaf skimmers worth of debris. (for those into detail) Frazer wasn’t even there, and rumor has it Blake was in his “Michael Jackson” oxygen tent at the time of the incident, so don’t jump to the conclusion it was either of those two (as I did). |
Bob T |
2/3/2009 1:45:12 PM |
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I am taking my bike this am Kathy thanks for the reminder I am doing it b/4 my run w/ Heidi, yes my run I am slow but steady the achilles is doing well and I hope to be up to speed soon, and no I still have to go in and check in with the Doc, but boy does it feel good to suck air!!!!!!!!! Great Job to all the swimmers out there I chickened out, but there is always another time.
And to the girls that are doing the Fat Ass run have fun and run like the GAZELLES. It is always fun to read the stories. |
kelly |
2/3/2009 11:14:53 AM |
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In case you're not on the email list 1/2 link is having a 1/2 off sale for overhauls... it's a great deal and great opportunity to get your bike in shape for the season as well as support our LBS.
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Kathy |
2/3/2009 8:49:15 AM |
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Brian - I'd need them brought over to Muk via Matt or KR on Thursday for me to try on, so if you need to return 'em today looks like I'll pass. |
Bobo |
2/3/2009 8:00:08 AM |
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Good luck to all the Fat Ass runners...I am sure you will all be swift as the wind! |
gretchen |
2/2/2009 8:08:50 PM |
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Welcome Molly - it was great fun to run with you. Good luck this weekend. |
Gretchen |
2/2/2009 8:07:17 PM |
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Bobo, call soon because I have to return the shoes on Wed. |
Brian |
2/2/2009 7:55:16 PM |
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Bobo, call soon because I have to return the shoes Wed. morn. |
Brian |
2/2/2009 7:53:44 PM |
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Heat of the day ride tomorrow, Tuesday. Freeland Park 1pm |
blake |
2/2/2009 5:43:10 PM |
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What a great Sunday run! This is a really neat thing you all have going. Thanks for being so welcoming. I have my fingers crossed that I can keep up with the gang again this weekend on Orcas. |
Molly |
2/2/2009 11:09:55 AM |
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SWIM update for all y'all. We had RECORD turnout, both in terms of the meet (165 swimmers) and in terms of SWIM participants (16!!!) . We had enough for 4 relays (two mens, two womens). For all of our relay heats 4 of 6 lanes were SWIM teams! and another 4 fool hardy oops, I mean die hard, swimmers put together a mixed relay. A couple of highlights - 6 first timers: Roger Benny, Dave Mattens, Valerie Heggenes, Amanda Murphy, Donna Rice and Sarah Manchester. Roger and Dave with some outstanding 50 free times, Donna and Sarah with awesome 500's, Amanda and Val with impressive 50 breaststroke (both beat all of the old timers...except maybe Kurt with a 'K'), Dan with a ridiculous 50 breast (:33) plus a 400IM, Krista with a beautiful to watch 200 IM, Kristan and Kristi - side by side in the 500 free, both with PRs, Kristi breaking 7:00 (long time goal), Kristan just over 7:00 (and just to rub it in, she went out for a run after...), Kurt J, John D. and and Jean F, Jeff J and Rick all with impressive swims in their events. A particularly funny moment when Roger, Sarah and Donna, all in the same heat of the 50 free, all missed the start of the 50 free, and Coach K1 negotiated an extra heat so that they could all swim their 50. And Jeff Jacobsen, not to be out done by a couple of new swimmers, almost missed his 50 free start, such that he didn't have time to put on his goggles and just swam with them around his neck. And here's what I learned: you actually have to show up to practice to get faster. Thanks to Rick Urban for coming up to cheer us on and take photos. |
Kathy |
2/2/2009 9:06:05 AM |
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Brian - I'll call about your shoes. |
Bobo |
2/2/2009 8:15:45 AM |
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Doc - That's funny, my girls were watching the same movie Saturday night. You did better than I. 'Bout 15 of that estrogen hang was all I could handle.
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Bobo |
2/2/2009 8:14:39 AM |
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wow! just took me 30 minutes and a snack to catch up on 3 days out of the loop. matt and the boys and i had 3 fabulous bluebird days in colorado! the skiing was superb on my shaped skis. gasping for air at 11,000 feet however. hope my "altitude training" helps me for this weekend 25 k on orcas. race report come sunday! |
erin |
2/1/2009 10:10:53 PM |
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I had to watch "the Women" last night, which was torture, but today i get to watch Superbowl without interruption! There probably is some meaning to this somewhere..... |
david welton |
2/1/2009 9:51:11 AM |
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I have a pair of Shimano TR01 cycling shoes, size 46, that I need to get rid of. They're tri shoes, and have a carbon base. Too narrow for me. I'm asking $50.00. 321-2274 |
Brian |
2/1/2009 8:49:33 AM |
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I know I'm in need of some outdoor cycling too, but have been too wimpy to venture out. Instead of bucking up, I'm heading for warmth. The offer's still open for anybody wanting to do a really early race. I'll make room for you at the little place I'm renting. Check it out-March 8! Get a little vitamin D like Erin says. http://www.kleinclarksports.com/deserttriathion.html |
Pat B |
1/31/2009 5:40:55 PM |
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Jean, I saw you out riding this morning. You are the machine! |
Ed |
1/30/2009 11:41:09 PM |
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That was me. |
Jean |
1/30/2009 9:53:51 PM |
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Hey Ed, I don't have a bike in the garage. I don't have a garage. I do have 3 bikes hanging on my porch, 1 bike for parts in my shop and 1 bike in my treehouse because my wife got tired of it in the living room. |
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1/30/2009 9:53:00 PM |
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There will be a bike ride from caseys red apple at noon, led by matt chambers, who is training some of his friends for STP. This will be going on at noon for a few weeks, till it warms up and then it will be at 9am. Nothing beats a bike ride. |
david welton |
1/30/2009 8:35:13 PM |
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Has anyone decided on a tension releasing event for tomorrow? A bike ride, a swim meet? Please post, if so. Grrrrr! |
Brian |
1/30/2009 7:32:43 PM |
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by-the-by, the pool is fixed. Clear, salty and not so chemically. You should have swum today B* our frienship is fine. |
blake |
1/30/2009 2:29:49 PM |
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Yes I, Brandon, posted as spinman. I posted to try to explain how any owner of any gym should look at expenditures, if they wanted to stay in business. My intention was NOT to fault such an outlook, only bring it to the awareness of this group. Steve and Debra did take the risk and make the investment, and in a high-maintenance business, have kept up with that maintenance. I completely understand their policy on the spin bikes, and do not challenge it. I attempted to demonstrate why that policy was a useful one for them. I'd love to use the watt meters, but don't expect it. I do take spin class sometimes, and try to fit into the structure of the class. My failure was, in venting frustration about the quality of the pool water, I didn't resist taking a dig. With the upkeep expense of a facility like that, I completely understand WHY the water quality of the pool is of lower priority than other more immediate expenses, but since I go primarily for the pool, that's what I'm going to be concerned with. I understand why I repeatedly hear that the problems are being addressed, good news is good business. Personally, I'd rather hear an accurate and honest evaluation, with a realistic timeline, but I understand how that isn't a good business practice. I think it is completely immaterial whether or not Steve and Debra are saints or villains. Regardless of their motivation, if the club doesn't make money for them, it won't stay open for us. So I don't think of them as being honorable because they pay their bills and maintain upkeep on an expensive facility, and I don't think of them as dishonorable for wanting to protect their investments, nor putting a good face on a pool system that isn't performing as well as we, or they, I'm sure, would like. I used a loaded word, "cheap" in an unkind way, and that wasn't nice of me, nor well thought out. Of course, anyone who knows me and my thrift store ways, knows that I'm just about as cheap as they come, so it's arguably not much of an insult, coming from me. All the same, since I know Blake is their good friend, and thinks well of them, it was poorly done on my part. Hurtful to him, and to my friendship with him, and needless. I'm quite embarrassed by it. So I want to make my apologies to him for that, and to any who viewed any of my other words as petty, vitriolic or inflammatory in this situation. This is an island, and as impossible as it may be, I would rather be on the good side of everyone here, simply to make life easier for all, which was part of my initial motivation for addressing a few business aspects of running a gym. I didn't mean to make the IAC owners seem evil in the process, just practical.
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Brandon |
1/30/2009 1:11:39 PM |
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Challis proves that a warm heart melts the ice. Let a smile be your umbrella. Ride at 1 tomorrow!! |
dwelton |
1/29/2009 9:38:55 PM |
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I rode my bike yesterday and tho short, it was glorious. I rode to IAC and had an appointment with Kimi, the trainer, who helped me a great deal. I am having issues with my right leg with atrophy and poor proprioception left over from my bad disk. She was generous with her time, professional, and fun. And I am stiff and sore today! But I too, would love access to those spin bikes.... |
Arlene |
1/29/2009 9:38:22 PM |
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and for those of you who would say it is too cold to go outside on your bike, you have to prepare for any conditions, just ask any of us that went to Worlds. Cold temperatures can and will happen! |
Challis |
1/29/2009 9:06:09 PM |
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There are spin classes 5 days a week in the mornings and evenings. And there is always that bicycle living in your garage. |
Ed and Challis |
1/29/2009 9:03:27 PM |
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Can't we just get along? |
Rodney King |
1/29/2009 8:26:23 PM |
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We are seriously in need of a big ride, or maybe a swim meet on Saturday. I do not share the vitriol aimed at the IAC owners. When I look at the club today it is well maintained, has updated equipment, and good programs that meet the needs of the majority of the members. The owners live here in our community. I know that the owners are sincere in providing good services for their members. They should feel good about what they have done. They invested their time, energy, and money and took the risk in a small market. Not everything works perfectly (the pool) but it meets the needs of many. If you want to use the spin bikes then come up with a plan and present it diplomaticaly. You'll get more as friends than as adversaries. |
Kurt J |
1/29/2009 7:25:41 PM |
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riderideriderideriderideriderideriderideride!!!!!hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha!!!!!!!! |
dwelton |
1/29/2009 7:11:40 PM |
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now that youse guys are all pumped about de name calling , here it sumpin you might need to put a little light on de matta!
http://www.nytimes.com/slideshow/2009/01/28/fashion/0129-PHYS_index.html later dudes!
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so. ender |
1/29/2009 6:37:24 PM |
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After rereading some of the previous posts, I have to add to my previous post. As a businessman, I know if that if you don't pay attention to your bottom line, you don't have a business for long. However, say that Steve and Debra are only concerned with their bottom line could not be further from the truth. They got into the business because they were tired as health care professionals of dealing with the effects of the lack of exercise and they wanted to do something about it. A little investigation would show how much they do for the health of the community at no gain to their bottom line. PS how would you like to deal with their water and power bills? Think of that while you lounge in the hot tub. |
blake |
1/29/2009 6:23:43 PM |
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I agree, anonymity sucks. GOMER ride tomorrow, lets just go have fun!!! |
david welton |
1/29/2009 5:37:25 PM |
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I think that if you had any idea of how much the owners of IAC have put into maintanence and upgrades in the last year, you would not call them "cheap". Noticed any improvements in the pool area, or new spin bikes, or new Nautilus machines or floor coverings. That's just some of the stuff you can see. The reason that clubs on the "other side" are way cheaper than IAC is that those clubs have a much higher percentage of "ghost" members than IAC. I'm pretty sure that something can be worked out re the use of the spin bikes and am equally sure that ad hominems will not help to achieve that goal. The certification idea is a good one perhaps with a list of certified members at the door. I also think that anyone submiting a post critical of anyone or any institution should sign their real name. |
blake |
1/29/2009 5:15:11 PM |
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Frazer and I had a fun ride today and will ride again tomorrow at 1 from les schwabb. |
david welton |
1/29/2009 5:02:03 PM |
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Spinman (Brandon),
Thanks for your in-depth and thoughtful comments. Many points well taken.
You're right, we have to approach the subject thoughtfully if we want to get
anywhere. I think we need to present them with both logic and bargaining
chips to let them know we're serious.
Here's what comes to mind:
1. Find out what the policy is at other clubs, so that they know that we
know how absurd and out of line they are.
2. Point out the fallacy of their safety logic.
3. Point out that many DSR members are marginal IAC members, mostly using
the club for the pool and are on the verge of dropping membership (that's
me) unless the club has more to offer.
4. Point out that some DSR members might join IAC if it had more to offer.
5. Lay out a plan for how to open the bike room to us and this might take a
discussion to figure out what we want versus what we can expect to get. I
think we should ask for a lot more and expect less.
I think it's important to let them know that this policy jeopardizes current
and future membership and that it is creates ill will in the community.
This effects their bottom line and like you say, that's all they care about.
I also think we are in a power position because they are freaked by the
recession. If we approach them as a unified group, I think we can get what
we want.
I would be willing to get together with folks to hammer out a letter and
decide strategy.
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Frazer |
1/29/2009 5:00:22 PM |
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Bob, great post. As far as I can determine you are current and in the loop, and have the most recent information, as well as interaction with Rick. |
Brandon |
1/29/2009 4:36:45 PM |
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I talked to Rick about a week ago, and we chatted about the specific needs that we (triathletes and road riders) have. We talked about more specific training that the new bikes would be able to provide us, and how our use would differ from that of the average member of the club looking for a cardio workout. Rick had some valid concerns.
The last time I talked to Rick, he was listening, and still mulling over the options. I listened to his concerns and we addressed most of them to some degree. I think we left it still in the brainstorming phase, and I assumed that we would chat again as ideas came to mind addressing specifically what type of access we might be able to arrange. He seemed willing to accommodate us if we could figure out specifics that would address his areas of concern.
I have been out of town for several days, and don’t know what transpired recently, so I may be out of the loop, but I talked to Rick more than once, and the conversation seemed to be amiable and headed in the right direction.
That is the extent of my info.
PS. This is an open forum, which everyone can read.
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Bob T. |
1/29/2009 4:31:06 PM |
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Spinwoman: it makes no difference to the fillings, but a treadmill Looks like a treadmill. A spinbike looks like a Bike, and ALL bikes coast, Right? Wait, what? Whoa!! <crash tinkle tinkle moan> |
dentalplanman |
1/29/2009 4:27:15 PM |
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As a side note to this line of thought. The one time in the last couple of years I was forbidden access to spin bikes was on a cruise. There I was all jazzed about being able to do some spinning on some great looking spin bikes while on a short 4-day jaunt out of L.A, but they put the kabosh on that plan citing Spinman's reason #5 below. Turned out you could only use their spin bikes exclusively during their sole spin class. Notice that is in singular form. Yup, 4-days and only one class that whole time... of course it was offered during one of my scheduled dinner times. No wonder those bikes looked so shiny and new. |
Cruiseman |
1/29/2009 4:15:36 PM |
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In terms of liability, how would knocking your teeth out on a spin bike differ from knocking them out on a treadmill? The club would be covered, wouldn't it? Also, if the club doesn't serve the people who pay a good deal of money to use it, they take their business elsewhere (which doesn't protect their investment in the club, per se). I'm in no way trying to be contentious, just trying to add some varying perspective to get all angles on the table prior to bringing up the issue. |
spinwoman |
1/29/2009 3:44:39 PM |
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Frazer-I got thrown out a month ago, I too have used spinners in LA Fitness, YMCA, Golds Gym, without a wink, or a letter, and spinman is correct it's all about control and $$$. Who is that masked man Spinman anyway? Need a signature I'm in. |
Aquaman |
1/29/2009 3:41:39 PM |
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IAC spinbikes: a former insider's view:
1] The owners of IAC don't care about anything but their bottom line, which is understandable. Their automatic answer to anything is going to be "No."
2] Rick's current concept is that some instructor will come in and "teach" us a class if we organize it.
3] Rick is in the unenviable position of having the owners watching over his shoulder all the time, while he has to "dissemble" regularly to the members about stuff such as pool repairs, which the owners are too cheap to pay for. You do notice the pool quality, right?
4] Control: Many people, when in control of something, don't care to relinquish that control, even when shown it's to their own advantage.
5] Safety: From an owner's point of view, if Neil and Nell Newbie see us on bikes, and decide to join in, then forget they can't coast, thereby knocking out their fillings, and subsequently sue IAC, because All bikes coast, right? Well, see how it's not worth the risk?
6] Concerning wear: The crank and pedal bearings [not to mention the saddle and bar wrap] will wear out in 10 or 20 thousand miles. We will accelerate that wear. From our point of view, that's what the bikes are there for, but from an owner's point of view, they are there to look flashy and fun and bring in new members. Of course they want to protect their investment.
7] My suggestion is to try to establish some sort of "certification program" to allow select persons to sign into the room, or conversely, to determine the most common time our group would like to spin, and approach Rick for an "open hour" or "Triathletes class". |
spinman |
1/29/2009 3:34:28 PM |
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The YMCA here in Mukilteo is awesome about letting people use the spin bikes. We go in there quite often when there aren't classes. We even turn on the fans, bring in IPODs, etc. Good luck! |
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1/29/2009 12:06:04 PM |
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... or, sweeten the pot and see if Matt will give IAC a banner ad on the homepage for a certain period of time. With millions of hits daily that's gotta be worth something. |
Bobo |
1/29/2009 10:27:36 AM |
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Frazer - If it helps, I've been at four local clubs in recent times (YMCA, Mieko's, 24 Hour and All Star) and ALL OF THEM allow use of the spin bikes if there isn't another type of class going on in the room. Some require that you sign a sheet at the front desk letting them know you're spinning during non-class time. Also, I've always been able to wheel one of the spin bikes out into an open area of the cardio room or other unused spot in the facility to use if another type of class going on. And though I've never asked permission to do this, it's never been questioned, though I'm prepared to pull the "But I'm training for an Ironman" card if they do. |
Bobo |
1/29/2009 8:21:48 AM |
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Frazer, I get like that when I can't ride my bike. How about a GOMER ride this afternoon or tomorrow? (Grumpy Old MEn Ride) |
david welton |
1/29/2009 6:35:28 AM |
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I’ve had conversations with both Kelly and Bob T, venting our mutual displeasure over IAC’s stingy spin bike policy. Their room full of spin bikes is hardly used, but is off limits to us unless we take a spin class. For the outrageous fees we have to pay, the least we should get is access to the spin bikes. I want to write a letter to Rick (the grump) the manager about letting us use them. We could be having several DSR rides per week on those bikes – heck, every night. When approached about letting members use the bikes, Rick has come up with lame excuses. I think we should send him a collective DSR letter stating what we want. If any one doesn’t approve of this then speak up –soon –we need the bikes now! And probably someone else should write the letter because I tend to get hot headed and untactful. Maybe a letter could get passed around and edited. What do you think? Also, if we don’t get anywhere with Rick, I propose we talk to the owner Steve Shapiro. |
Frazer |
1/28/2009 10:52:27 PM |
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also, white champion long sleeve cotton shirt and blue long sleeve "starter" shirt. both mediums. will put lost and found in breezeway. |
erin |
1/28/2009 10:49:04 PM |
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black mock turtleneck spandexy shirt with "slam dunk" logo found at simms'. email me if it is yours. |
erin |
1/28/2009 8:57:02 PM |
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No slackers here! Congrats! |
gretchen |
1/28/2009 8:34:10 PM |
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....that's 22.5 miles or Langley to Coupeville via the highway or Mukilteo to Seattle via I-5. |
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1/28/2009 11:05:47 AM |
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Great swimming at JVMP (Oak Harbor) . 11 South Whidbey Island Masters swimmers swam the one hour postal event. Total yardage : 39, 537. |
Kristi |
1/28/2009 10:46:32 AM |
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Okay - I see them... Yes, a colored one, if available, size medium, and apair of swim socks size C (street shoes are size 9, running shoes size 91/2 or 10). Thank you! |
Arlene |
1/28/2009 9:06:00 AM |
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Arlene, look on the page with the women's tri suits. They do have a strap under the chin, but I don't find it a problem. At least, when the water's that cold, it's the least of my concerns. |
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1/27/2009 9:16:56 PM |
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Add my well wishes to the birthday people! As I mentioned to you, Brandon, I am in the market for a neoprene cap, but i don't see any on their web site. There is a beanie kind of thing but not sure it is for swimming?? If it looks like it would be a good thing, please get it - I would wear a medium. And if it doesn't work, its not big bucks. I like the idea of not having a strap under my chin if it would still stay on. Thanks. |
Arlene |
1/27/2009 9:11:46 PM |
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they also have neoprene swim socks. On the page with the tri-suits. |
b |
1/27/2009 8:13:16 PM |
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Does anyone want us to pick up a neoprene cap or a rashgaurd or anything? http://www.wetsuit.com/ |
Brandon |
1/27/2009 7:53:33 PM |
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hAPPY BELATE BDAY WISHES KRISTAN AND BRANDON.....KNOW YOU HAD A GOOD DAY! |
kelly |
1/27/2009 12:21:05 PM |
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Thank you all for your well-wishes! We had cake and ate it too. For our birthday we got a cold run with warm friends, woollies, and good drafts off my swimming friends (k*). B* got detailed running corrections and many many well wishes. Looking forward to the wetsuit road trip and visits to Lucy at the Pacific Science Center. Thank you all. |
k and b |
1/26/2009 9:51:05 PM |
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Happy, happy birthday to Brandon and Kristan! WaHoo. |
Ron and Gretchen |
1/26/2009 8:28:27 PM |
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We wish you many happy returns of the day! |
Stringer Clan |
1/26/2009 6:27:04 PM |
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B* and Kristan have the same birthday?! No way. Let them eat cake! Happy Birthday yous guys. |
Edgecliffers |
1/26/2009 4:46:23 PM |
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All the best Kristan, on this your 25th birthday! See you wednesday in Hood River. |
Dan |
1/26/2009 7:57:58 AM |
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bday for kristan (k*), tomorrow too! enjoy your day! |
erin |
1/25/2009 7:52:24 PM |
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bday for B*, tomorrow. Have a happy, B*. |
Peter |
1/25/2009 4:42:40 PM |
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swim workout, noon friday, iac pool. as for the rest, Well run, runners, well respected, respecters, and great idea Gretchen. and I think it's too damn cold for any of this foolishness. |
B* |
1/22/2009 11:50:01 PM |
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Never a shortage of gracious humbling hyperbole on the forum. Thanks Matt. Thanks Frazer. What you should know is that Matt was so far ahead of me that I thought that he had peeled off to win the 10K and that I was in 5th place. I only found out that I was running in illusionville at mile 9 when 4 guys flew by at the turnaround that I hadn't seen since the director described the course. Our Matt was one of those guys. I wasn't apparently in 5th I was in 10th! Typical. But mad dogs and DownSounders love hills. Thank you Campbell road. Oh, by the way, the time gap between 4th (Matt) and 5th (me)? 5 minutes. The only time I'm anywhere near Matt running is when I'm trying to catch up to hear a story. |
Frank |
1/22/2009 9:29:39 PM |
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I have posted a "B" run for Sunday. I am wondering if there might be a third group of runners - people who are just getting started and may need to do some running mixed with walking or just go a shorter distance. If there is an interest and maybe a newer runner to help lead off, they could meet at the same time and place to start. Is there anyone interested or does anyone know of newer runners that might want to get started on trail running? |
gretchen |
1/22/2009 7:37:35 PM |
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I know we like to evenly spread acknowledgements on the forum, so all of us get a share of the limelight, however, some special attention is in order for Matt and Frank for stellar performances at the Nookachamps Half. We take it for granted that they will always be near the top of the podium, but their achievements in this early season race were something special. Their times will be two of the age-group bests for the northwest for the year, despite cold temps and some hills. Congratulations and thanks for inspiring the rest of us to train a little harder and reach a little further. |
Frazer |
1/22/2009 6:01:50 PM |
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And since Matt is a humble sort of guy, and doesn't like to advertise his stellar results, he ended up 4th overall in a 1:16:47. Wow! And a big WOW to everyone else, too. Congrats to all. |
IN AWE |
1/22/2009 4:45:56 PM |
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Jill Biden's weekly mileage is about twice of what mine is right now. Go Jill. |
The Pupa |
1/21/2009 10:48:22 PM |
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Nookachamps race report, as requested. Day broke sunny and cold on high, foggy and colder in the low spots. The Island well represented by Arlene and family, Nina, Heidi of Mukilteo, Mark C., our boy Frank, and Matt, all of us in the half. Started in the sun, then descended into thick fog for most of it. Arlene was the toughest one among us, with this her comeback half marathon in cold conditions on a tough course that gets hilly just when you're feeling most vulnerable. Nina and Heidi had a stretch goal of 1:45 and rolled a very solid last couple of miles to come in with a very sweet 1:44 and change. And to look at the smiles on their faces at mile 12 you'd think they maybe had a 1:42 in them. And you'd be right :-). Anyway. Watched Mark smoke to a 1:34, a clear indication of serious stealth training on his part. Frank and I went out towards the front of the gaggle intending to run solid tempo workouts and of course got sucked in to the whole number on your shirt thing and raced it. With the little out and back on the course at mile 9, I got to see Frank running in 10th with some serious runners between him and the top 5. Serious runners who didn't know until he passed them in the final 5k that someone with DSR in their blood just runs faster than everyone else when the course goes uphill, plain and simple. In the end, he was 5th overall with a modern-day PR. Represent. |
Matt |
1/21/2009 10:28:07 PM |
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Wikipedia says Jill Biden runs 5 miles 5 times a week. She's done the Marine Corp Marathon, and she's in the 55-59 age group. |
Arlene |
1/20/2009 10:41:13 PM |
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Except that her cell phone doesn't get service where she's going, so you'd better call me, b. 321-7257 |
*Brandon |
1/20/2009 11:49:49 AM |
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Having second thoughts on the outside ride due to fog and chill. (38degrees). Anyone interested in an indoor spin to a movie? call my cell. running late. 672-8787 |
kristan |
1/20/2009 11:35:21 AM |
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Nookachamps report please. We sedentary ones need to know. |
The Pupa |
1/19/2009 10:29:26 PM |
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tuesday ride. noon. bayveiw. 45 degrees are promised. sunny ones. |
brrrandon |
1/19/2009 10:04:13 PM |
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Dear All: Phil and Liza are looking for some solid tenants to rent their house, guest house and studio on Lola Lane starting March 15, 2009. If you know anyone that might be interested, please let us know 928.779.3532 or ljvr@q.com. Thanks. |
Phil PEarl |
1/19/2009 10:42:00 AM |
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So..the day after a beautiful afternoon, Matt Chambers and I decide to go for a bike ride at 8:30 AMish. He likes riding almost as much as I do. We agree to meet at the little brown church. Well, there is ice all over the roads and it is pretty cold. We both show up to keep our committment, neither of us want to wimp out.. He says how do you feel about these road conditions? That is when I noticed he had ICE crystals in his beard. We packed it in. It was 31 degrees. Windchill at 15-20 mph was 18-20 degrees fahrenheit. |
david welton |
1/19/2009 10:15:07 AM |
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the most important thing is to NEVER let anybody see you fall when you are learning to use "clipless' pedals..... |
david welton |
1/18/2009 9:32:46 PM |
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Thanks for the advice...I'm pretty happy I only fell once today, so maybe I'm getting the hang of it. I like riding with the clip pedals a lot more than regular ones. |
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1/18/2009 8:15:25 PM |
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Lance is doing the Tour Down Under (Adelaide) starting Tuesday. Going to be interesting. On one hand he says he's been sitting on his ass drinking beer for 3 years. Then he claims to be in the better shape than his last Tour. He's been training in HI. http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/asia-pacific/7835271.stm |
Arlene |
1/17/2009 9:42:49 PM |
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New Ultra race at Sun Mountain in April. 25 k and 50 k. See site http://rainshadow-running.blogspot.com/2008/11/sun-mountain-50k-and-21k_30.html |
Erin |
1/17/2009 5:27:03 PM |
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It’s scary how easy it is to hibernate and loose the edge. Thank you Kurt and Brian for a good ride today – defying the cold and bringing back that “Good Feeling”. |
Frazer |
1/17/2009 12:51:54 PM |
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If you like soccer Jordan Henriot is playing today at the soccer complex, they are trying to get to state this year, we got kicked out last year so this year we are steadfast in our journey to get back there we are 1-0. Kick off is at 11:00. |
kelly |
1/17/2009 9:25:09 AM |
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A number of guys training for STP are riding from the red apple at 9AM. Likely we can meet up with Kurt on the way back from maaxwelton beach about 1015AM |
david welton |
1/16/2009 10:00:46 PM |
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Carpool to Nookachamps leaving Langley at 7:55AM for the 10A start. If anyone's interested, three seats are still free. Call 221.6504 tonight or just show tomorrow. |
Matt |
1/16/2009 9:01:19 PM |
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I learned by having my bike on a trainer and just clicking in and out for 45 min straight. I still forgot to unclip several times and fell, mortified! Once you start tipping - over you go! If you fall, try to remember to NOT put your arm out. You may break your clavicle. Tuck your shoulder into the fall, is my advice. Unclipping will become 2nd nature. If all of us can learn it, you can too (-: |
Arlene |
1/16/2009 8:06:55 PM |
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and......I like to click out with just the right foot, with the leg extended and the left foot up. Then I coast to the stop sign, brake and put the right foot down. when it is time to go, take a pedal stroke on the left, push off with right and then click the right foot in. I only click out with both feet when I dismount the bike, and I do not do that till my right foot is planted securely on the ground. Back pedal till the left foot is extended, then rotate the heel out. Voila! |
dwelton |
1/16/2009 3:31:20 PM |
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And.... always click out on the deepest part of the downstroke by rotating your heel to the outside. This action originates in the hip, and you have the best leverage if your leg is extended |
david welton |
1/16/2009 3:26:20 PM |
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Oops, I meant tension adjustment on the pedal. |
b |
1/16/2009 3:13:46 PM |
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Kathy, first make sure that the tension adjustment on your cleat is set at the easiest tension. I'd be happy to show you how to do that if you don't know. The rest is just practice, practice, practice. [With both feet, and before you get to the stop sign] |
Brandon |
1/16/2009 3:12:51 PM |
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Any tips for a newbie who keeps falling because she can't get her feet out of the clips. My body can't take much more punishment |
Kathy |
1/16/2009 3:07:48 PM |
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http://www.whidbeygen.org/files/WGHWinterPulse09.pdf
The Pulse. |
Erin |
1/15/2009 5:57:33 PM |
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Hi Pat! You can get it on the google. I entered whidbey and pulse and it popped right up |
david welton |
1/14/2009 8:49:15 PM |
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Will somebody save me a copy of "The Pulse"? Somehow I didn't get mine. |
Pat B. |
1/14/2009 7:36:10 PM |
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Also this Saturday in Mount Vernon at Skagit Valley College - 30th Annual Nookachamps Winter Runs, Saturday, January 17, 2009- 10:00am
All races certified: 1/2 Marathon, 10K, and 5K. I am doing the half. (Just to finish, and to prove there IS life after back surgery.) My daughter and sister are doing the 10K and my Mom is walking the 5K -FUN! http://www.nookachamps.com/ |
Arlene |
1/14/2009 9:12:06 AM |
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Thr Northwest Passage Ragnar Relay team I am on needs one more member, female, over 30. Lots of fun. Let me know asap. We want to sign up early at the cheapest rate. http://www.ragnarrelay.com/northwestpassage/index.php |
Arlene |
1/14/2009 8:57:20 AM |
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Double feature at the Clyde and WICA this weekend. The Blues Brothers, saturday at 2 PM. Go in costume! Jake, Elwood, the good ole boys, chicago cops, twiggy, aretha, cab calloway, the band, the national guard, illinois state troopers, carrie, the penguin, james brown, the ladies of the church, the palace crowd! Rock out! Blake and Lynn say it is ok to dance in the aisles! Then an early dinner at the bistro and then a rock concert at WICA. |
david welton |
1/13/2009 10:58:50 PM |
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IAC workout today 1/13 4-6pm one hour bike, 30min jog, 30min weights. I have passes for non-member. In addition, I'm planning on going to Hood River - Promotion Wet suit fitting with Marilyn on Tuesday 1/27 I'll meet the group at Promotion 12noon Wednesday. |
dan |
1/13/2009 2:59:45 PM |
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also, from the simms family, check out matt's standard long run and the options. The mileage works for bikes as well! Pretty cool. I rode saturday and the roads were fine. I had fun. |
david welton |
1/13/2009 12:52:14 PM |
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Check out the current issue of the "Pulse" magazine that everyone on Whidbey gets in the mail. There is an excellent article about vitamin D witten by our own Erin Simms. It's the best article on the subject I've seen. She talks about the V-D levels to strive for, food sources, and how to interpret test scores. Congratulation Erin - and nice photo! |
frazer |
1/13/2009 12:16:10 PM |
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swim cancelled due to dense fog |
tater head |
1/11/2009 10:28:04 AM |
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Ride canceled due to dense fog |
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1/11/2009 8:24:37 AM |
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ROAD RIDE, 9AM Maxwelton Beach with Frazer Mann and Dave Welton. If you want to meet us somewhere along the way call or post so we can plan a route. |
david welton |
1/10/2009 6:11:13 PM |
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I got an email that says IAC pool is closed Sunday for repairs. Hopefully they'll get their filtration system working again. I can't see the walls. But no swim on Sunday. |
Bumpy Knoggin |
1/10/2009 2:12:37 PM |
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Long distance Swim'workout IAC at 12 Sunday with jdw and dg. |
johnny d. |
1/10/2009 12:45:46 PM |
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Matt just added some new hyperlinks in the training events section. Click on the "What" activity to see the details of the run or ride posted. Yeah! Plus the routes for the regular measured runs. See upper right corner for the standard long run, 30K option, etc. Thanks, Matt!!! |
Erin |
1/10/2009 12:08:55 PM |
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Oh, I have been asked to photograph the Obama inauguration for the newspaper. Truth. |
david welton |
1/9/2009 10:12:05 PM |
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I would never condone \\\
Fatass 25 K is not an appropriate term and I do not approve.
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david welton |
1/9/2009 10:10:37 PM |
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Hey, Me too! Where do you want to meet up for a ride? |
david welton |
1/9/2009 9:59:04 PM |
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Girls weekend (Friday to Saturday) for FatAss 25K on Orcas weekend of February 6 & 7. Already have 2 rooms filled at Outlook Inn. Contact Erin if you want to go! Sorry guys...you can go but you have to arrange it! |
Erin |
1/9/2009 8:50:08 PM |
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Me too! |
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1/9/2009 5:55:25 PM |
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i sure hope there is a group ride tomorrow |
david welton |
1/9/2009 5:36:05 PM |
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Two things...1-anybody wantto ride at about noon today? Call me at 579-1030. i would even do a brick for some company. 2. I will be selling one of my backup cameras, a Canon digital SLR 20d (8mp, 5fps for sports) ISO 100-3200. It comes with a lesson for a buryer ready to stepup to a single lens reflex camera. |
david welton |
1/9/2009 9:49:00 AM |
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Frazer, You clean up VERY well -wooo-hooo! |
Arlene |
1/9/2009 9:19:16 AM |
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Frazer, congratulations! I enjoyed the slide show. |
david welton |
1/8/2009 9:27:35 AM |
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Just got back from Hawaii and my daughter Kerry’s wedding. It was more like a working vacation, however, as we had to deal with details and logistics right up until the wedding. But it came off really well and was quite amazing. What I didn’t realize going into this is that Kerry’s mother and I are now a part of large Hawaiian family, since family is everything in Hawaii. Three of Kerry’s childhood friends came, including Hannah Wahl, who took some excellent photographs http://www.flickr.com/photos/wakingtruth/
The first series is of the wedding and later photos are from Jango Fest. Click on page #2 for the actual ceremony and the best shots. |
Frazer |
1/7/2009 8:46:44 PM |
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http://beginnertriathlete.com/cms/Article-detail.asp?Articleid=380&vote=8 Click on this link to read a bunch about training, racing and nutrition. Or go click on Info on top of this page and then click on nutrition overview for a quick synopsis. |
Erin |
1/7/2009 6:30:34 PM |
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She, sounds like I actually have to record everything I eat. Then count the carbs. And for us almost vegetarians, what protein consumption goal should we have? |
lazy |
1/7/2009 5:35:26 PM |
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The pictures can be viewed at Nathan's website, if you dare. Go to dreamtimeimages.com, and enter the blogsite, posting date Jan 6, 2009 |
david welton |
1/7/2009 3:48:46 PM |
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David, I think REI has Rock and Ice. There is an REI within walking distance of your workplace. |
The Emperor of Ice Cream |
1/7/2009 3:39:18 PM |
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Any climbers out there? Anybody get Rock and Ice magazine? It has just been brought to my attention that my son Nathan is feature on the "Parting Shot" on the last page of the December issue, falling off a very large rock in Penitente Canyon in Colorado. Somebody got the entire sequence, and it is not pretty. Sheesh........Insanity is hereditary, you get it from your kids! |
david |
1/7/2009 3:23:12 PM |
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I'm planning on the 10 miler at Bridle Trails. If anyone wants to carpool let me know and we can meet at SBUX by Walgreens in Muk. Should be some absolutely fabulous mud this weekend, though with all the horses that frequent those trails, you know that it's a very special kind of mud. If you're thinking the 50K might be fun to do as a pair, I am easily persuaded. What a deal for $15!!! http://www.seattlerunningcompany.com/Events/Bridle/bridle.html |
Bob R |
1/7/2009 2:39:57 PM |
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Bridle Trails
Winter Trail Running Festival
January 10th, 2009
The 2009 Bridle Trails Winter Trail Running Festival includes 5-mile, 10-mile, 50K solo, and 50K relay races. It will take place at Bridle Trails State Park in Kirkland on Saturday, January 10th, 2009; races start at 3:00pm.
$10 no frill 5 mile
$15 low frill 10 Mile
$25 low perk 50 KM solo
$60 low frill per 6 leg 50 KM relay team
$30 low frill per team for 50 KM Pairs
The link is:
http://www.seattlerunningcompany.com/Events/Bridle/bridle.html
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k-ro |
1/6/2009 3:43:14 PM |
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vat about sausages, ardapplen en boerkoel? ik wil a dikzak zijn! |
zuider zee |
1/6/2009 9:16:04 AM |
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I figure about 20 bananas a day should do it for me. |
david welton |
1/5/2009 9:49:24 PM |
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Sorry Ron. Talking about carbohydrates grams needed per day. Take your pounds and divide by 2.2 to get kilograms. Ex...55 kg women training 1 hour a day (55 kg x 6 g/kg) would need around 330 grams of carbohydrates per day. Divide 330 grams a day by 4 meals/d (taking the 4th meal carbs and dividing into snacks) you could eat 75 grams carbs at each meal and 30 grams in each snack ( 3 snacks a day). 1 cup pasta is 45 grams of carbohydrates, 8 oz milk is 13 grams, 1 apple is 15 grams, bam, 75 grams of carbs! Add meatballs and a salad and you got yourself a complete meal! |
She |
1/5/2009 9:08:10 PM |
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Hooray, my LL Bean XC skis came today!! Let it snow let it snow let it snow! |
david welton |
1/5/2009 8:15:13 PM |
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Or to be specific, http://www.rd411.com/article.php?ID=273 |
david welton |
1/5/2009 7:53:00 PM |
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Carbohydrates, you silly! Go to rd411.com to learn more. I bet that means registered dietician information. |
david welton |
1/5/2009 1:46:55 PM |
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Is she talking food or something else? |
Ron |
1/5/2009 11:44:17 AM |
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Happy snowy new year everyone! I was reading up on some information and saw the following. Thought it might help for all those in training.
-If you train for 1 hour, you probably need 6-7 g/kg.
▪ If you train for 2 hours, you probably need 8 g/kg.
▪ If you train for 3 hours, you probably need 10 g/kg.
▪ If you train for 4 or more hours, you probably need between 12-13 g/kg.
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Erin |
1/4/2009 10:33:01 PM |
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I will be riding laps along maxwelton from the beach to 525 around 11:30 today. i cant stand not riding. the road is dry. Bring your beaterbike. |
david welton |
1/4/2009 9:54:37 AM |
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According to the Jan 2009 issue of Northwest Runner, our own Frazer Mann is among the Top 5 60+ age-group road race runners in the Northwest - in both the 5k and 10k categories! Well-deserved congrats, Frazer! |
Patrick |
1/3/2009 11:36:03 PM |
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Only 100 spots left in Cnut. The window is probably only open for another day. |
Matt |
1/3/2009 10:06:15 PM |
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Doesn't that mean you guys get a group discount? |
Ed |
1/3/2009 6:49:03 PM |
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I'm in. At this point 1/3 of C-nutters are DSR... cool. |
Bobo |
1/2/2009 10:22:07 PM |
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Signed up...I need a big goal. Am feeling like a slug and need something to kick me into gear. |
Arlene |
1/2/2009 10:08:34 PM |
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I'm in...for the bike ride up...round trip depends on who joins me? |
jb |
1/2/2009 9:39:17 PM |
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The other Langley - late to the par-tay.
http://www.gbrc.net/eventreg/event_registration.php?eventid=18 |
Matt |
1/2/2009 9:37:40 PM |
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Giddyup |
Matt |
1/2/2009 9:25:40 PM |
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Chuckanut sign up just opened. I'm in. Who's next? |
Ron |
1/2/2009 9:14:12 PM |
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HEADS UP! Chuckanut sign up opens Saturday. Don't know if that means 12:00 tonight or sometime tomorrow, but it fills fast. Don't hesitate: http://www.gbrc.net/eventreg/event_registration.php?eventid=18
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Ron |
1/2/2009 7:57:44 PM |
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maybe not a good day to ride, i slipped while wallking on "black ice' at the park. It would have been an automatic crash on a bike. |
david welton |
1/2/2009 11:36:55 AM |
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who wants to ride today? |
david welton |
1/2/2009 8:15:57 AM |
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Well, good DSR turnout at the swim today. I did not get that many pics, but here are some: http://flickr.com/photos/racicot/sets/72157611968338757/show/
Here is a link to the video of the kids who decided to jump in twice... crazy!
http://flickr.com/photos/racicot/3156917609/
Oh yea almost forgot... I am down with the ricky |
Aaron |
1/1/2009 2:54:14 PM |
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...well... no one else has posted anything, but I'm gonna go for an easy 30 minute lope at 11:30am. Meet at 11:20 at Freeland Park. Afterwards, howzabout a quick dip? |
Brandon |
1/1/2009 10:34:53 AM |
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I shucked an oyster today then i did 23 more! I have never done this before. Happy new year!! |
david welton |
12/31/2008 9:18:26 PM |
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oh and another fun event it is the 2nd annual PJ walk / run 1 mile through beautiful downtown Langley and at the 1/2 mile mark is an aid station, with goodies, It starts at 11:00 and the old bus garage....... |
kelly |
12/31/2008 6:51:51 PM |
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HAPPY NEW YEAR!!! TO ONE AND ALL, may all your resolutions be followed thur if any I know for me and I will put it out there those 10 pounds that just doesn't seem to leave me.....hmmmm what could that be from. Great time for a new beginning. Lots of love and Hope and Peace. |
kelly |
12/31/2008 6:29:25 PM |
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Count me in Matt. |
rb |
12/31/2008 10:35:12 AM |
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Careful what you suggest Bobo, the people who read forum this will actually DO that sort of thing! Not me of course, I just had surgery. |
Arlene |
12/31/2008 9:54:20 AM |
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... oh, and I'm in for the Ricky Boy. Seeing as I'm 90% there anyway, as is the case for most of you, it's only an extra couple of trips out the door a month. And don't forget that Chuckanut registration opens this Saturday. |
Bobo |
12/31/2008 8:26:27 AM |
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Hey Arlene - Why not just start at Midnight on New Years and go 'till 6:15 pm on Sunday the 4th and count it good for 2009? |
Bobo |
12/30/2008 2:38:13 PM |
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Does a walk count for 15 minutes of aerobic activity? |
Curious Mind |
12/30/2008 1:15:33 PM |
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Can ya do 2 hours and count it good for the week? Then you only get one set of clothes dirty! I'm planning to do the Polar bear swim. |
Arlene |
12/29/2008 8:29:49 PM |
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Fair warning for the DSR in the 360 and the 425 (and even those of you representing the 206). Get ready for another Plunge on the 1st. In the form of a New Years Resolution you will enjoy keeping. It's something forever known as the Ricky Boy pact. And it's easy. 15 minutes a day of aerobic activity. That's 1% of your day. Each day. For the ensuing 365 days. No matter what. Even if it's 11:40PM and you haven't done jack all day and you've got to race to find and double-knot your shoes and you don't have time to swap jeans for shorts and you just go straight out your door for 8 minutes where you turn around and negative split it back for 15 total. And after midnight you can Spray 'n Wash the mud spots off the back of those jeans. Or you can head back out for another quick out and back to cover you for the following day. Then wash your jeans. As it should be. You in? |
Matt |
12/29/2008 7:23:29 PM |
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I will be photographing the polar bear plunge!!! I can be good company!!!.....last year i stood in the water up to my... uh....never mind......it was really cold and it seemed to take forever before the actual start, so Krista, i will be with you in spirit, even as I forego total immersion....... |
david welton |
12/29/2008 7:20:14 PM |
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Hi....Anyone doing the Polar Bear Plunge in Freeland on the 1st? I'm considering it, but would find it easier with company. :) |
Krista |
12/29/2008 10:06:17 AM |
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I'm in! I think... I'll call you to go over details so I can request time off work, etc. =) Thanks Pat! |
Heidi |
12/28/2008 12:45:41 PM |
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OK, I have signed up for the Palm Springs tri March 8, and rented a place. I will make room for anyone interested. You in Heidi? Or, there's a half marathon and a century ride the weekend of Feb. 14. Cheers to everyone, and see you in the new year when we hopefully thaw out. Is there a New Year's plunge?? |
Pat B. |
12/26/2008 3:17:50 PM |
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Another BLIZZARD in Langley! |
Matt |
12/26/2008 2:05:54 PM |
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Merry Christmas everybody! i look forward to a time when we can ride bikes together again! We had to cancel a Christmas eve Cioppino party at the last minute, as the rain turned the dirt road into a mess. i had trouble even with a four wheel drive AND chains. My wish is that all of you have a wonderful day with family and friends. |
david welton |
12/25/2008 7:17:22 AM |
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Happy Holidays to all you great people! Personally, I am looking forward to a new year, a new start. I am happy to count you all as friends as we head into 2009. Best wishes~ |
Arlene |
12/24/2008 7:17:18 PM |
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Just want to clarify. . .we will still have wednesday morning practice, but the club will be closed around 2:00 so no evening practice. |
kristi |
12/23/2008 8:51:05 PM |
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We will still have Masters practice tomorrow thanks to Julie picking me up at the bottom of by hill. If you are desperatly in need of a workout come and swim. I have a few guest passes that I will bring. We will be swimming the 12 days of Christmas. Should be fun. Thanks to Ben who snow plowed Good Cheer. I was on a walk to the red apple and wondered how people would be able to receive goods. Good to know it is accessible. We live in a great community!
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Kristi |
12/23/2008 6:24:05 PM |
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here you go Matt, get a little fat on those bones and you are ready to go, check it out www.nytimes.com/2008/12/24/sports/othersports/24ultra.html?hp |
guppy puppy |
12/23/2008 2:49:33 PM |
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Maurin, thanks for the post. I Googled Muscle and Fitness Magazine and saw a tiny picture of some ripped abs and more!! Hard to know it is Zach as we have only seen him bundled up in cycling gear! He may have to share his tips on muscle building for those interested. Congrats Zach!! http://www.muscleandfitness.com/newsstand/61 |
Erin |
12/22/2008 10:09:47 PM |
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Pat, the pointy ends go IN... that's why you need to use half or 3/8 inch screws... I have Super Feet inserts so I haven't felt the pointy ends (-: |
Arlene |
12/22/2008 7:55:15 PM |
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Hi everyone. Check out the February edition of Muscle and Fitness Magazine. Zach is on the cover. |
Maurin |
12/22/2008 6:26:08 PM |
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While I was digging myself out my driveway this morning my neighbor set tracks in the field. I extended them along East Harbor and up Andover Park. If anyone in this area wants some hill repeats bring your skis over. Note that the road is only plowed about 100 yds to a turn-around. |
Kurt J |
12/22/2008 5:43:44 PM |
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Arlene, you were no way near last @ 2:20. Kurt J 1:52, Frazer 1:56. I was 2:36. There was way more than enough shoveling to go around today, that's for sure. Sheila and I walked into Langley via Crawford Road. I only fell down 4 times! I need those trunner instructions. I'm assuming the pointy ends go down? |
Pat B |
12/22/2008 5:33:18 PM |
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Ben Morgan showed up with a plow and cleared the Good Cheer parking lot. Good on ya Ben. |
blake |
12/22/2008 3:23:53 PM |
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digging out the IAC parking lot at 5 AM was a great substitute workout! If you're looking for more shoveling, Good Cheer closed the Food Bank because the parking lot is impassable. Kathy McLaughlin is on solo snow removal detail. Byo shovel -- see you there. |
jb |
12/22/2008 12:02:37 PM |
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The power is out at IAC, but that did not stop many die-hards. Next time, byo shovels, so there is enough to go around! To all of you who could not get out, Kristi left copies of the workout at the front desk so you have no excuse to miss it once the power is back on. |
kristan |
12/22/2008 9:30:30 AM |
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Way better than an Ice Road Trucker. |
Matt |
12/21/2008 10:38:29 PM |
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Well, I don't have a TV - but it sounds cool! An Ice Road Runner, right? Hmmmm... I felt more like a snowman! |
Arlene |
12/21/2008 9:13:47 PM |
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Congratulations, Arlene. You've seen the TV show, right? You're now an Ice Road Trunner. Keep those hanging by the back door as a good conversation starter when people stop by. |
Matt |
12/21/2008 7:13:30 PM |
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Patricia, some things never change. I believe that Pedro and Challis were within one second of each other in the swim at Ironman Canada 2007. |
Ed |
12/21/2008 6:42:00 PM |
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I had my husband put 8 half inch sheet metal screws in each of an almost dead pair of trail shoes like it describes on pg 50 of the new Runners World. It works great! I just got back from a short run in the dark and snow and didn't slip at all, even in snow up to my knees. WOW- the most fun you can have by yourself on a snowy evening! Pat, I did the 2000 Whidbey Is Tri too. It was my first season, and 3rd ever tri. I'm sure I would have come in very near the end. |
Arlene |
12/21/2008 6:07:42 PM |
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i skated on a pond today, for the first time in my life....... |
david welton |
12/21/2008 4:23:53 PM |
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Nostalgia central here in my basement. I've been going through old papers and found a print out of the 2000 Tri the Rock results. Peter, Curt, and Brandon 1,2, 3 OA. Pedro and Challis within 1 second of each other exiting the water 37:06 and 37:05 respectively. Not that they knew each other back then. What a looooong way they've both come. I came in 3rd out of 3 in my AG (so, last)Somehow they had me down for a 10 minute swim which was about 20 minutes short. Ah, the memories. I gotta get some skis! |
Pat B. |
12/21/2008 4:20:32 PM |
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x-c skiing and sledding...Castle Park...now...noon...we're skiing along Maxwelton to the Park. Join us!!! |
jb |
12/21/2008 11:50:27 AM |
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Seriously-anybody know a good place to skate? |
david welton |
12/21/2008 9:40:42 AM |
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Ice Hockey, deer lake, 9 AM Gordons Dock. Sunday |
david welton |
12/20/2008 7:28:03 PM |
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Blake, I'd rather train for this: http://www.globalorgasm.org/ |
beast R |
12/19/2008 10:24:40 PM |
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WWW.GlobalOrgasim.com check it out. Should it be listed as a training event? |
blake |
12/19/2008 3:59:16 PM |
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a little reminder to all of you, tomorrow's weather might get more dicey than it is already, high winds are in the forecast. which means the chance of electrical outages. with our current conditions, that might mean extended periods of no electricity. this is a good time to get prepared, and check in with friends and loved ones. being prepared means expecting the worst, and hoping you were wrong. Hopefully you do not mind me using this page for this little warning.Happy Hanukkah and Merry Christmas ! |
yosemite Sam |
12/19/2008 10:22:27 AM |
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oops. from the bad poets society |
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12/18/2008 10:17:46 PM |
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oh dear, oh dear, I sadly fear, that I was not at skiing.
my car, you see, was in a ditch, having been a-skeeding.
but all is well, it is good to tell
that neighbors came to help.
Apologies to anyone who waited at the park
for skis to tour the castle until dark. |
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12/18/2008 10:16:22 PM |
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Jingle Run through town Friday night! Because there is no school Friday and less traffic because of the snowy conditions, how 'bout we meet at 6 pm at our house. Don our lights and bells and head out sometime soon after. Kids can do a walk through town. Bundle up as the temp will be in the 20's. Bring some cookies to share. Hot drinks and cozy fire provided. |
Erin |
12/18/2008 9:59:30 PM |
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Another chance to use up IAC guest passes. Tomorrow (Fri) meet front desk 9:15 am. There's a 9:30 spin or whatever you wan to do. |
Pat B. |
12/18/2008 4:54:42 PM |
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Frazer, sorry for the belated post... thanks for the recap. Well done, you and Patrick. Represent.
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kw |
12/18/2008 12:13:14 PM |
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I will join you for skiing. Do you think we can skate? Have an extra pair of fat classics and size 8 shoes if anyone who is XC skiless wants to join. |
kristan |
12/18/2008 12:12:31 PM |
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Let's go skiing! Brian and I are going to try to set a track around the ball fields at Castle Park. Bring your skis, sleds and kids. They can slide while we ski. 1pm today at Castle Park. See you out there. |
Ron |
12/18/2008 10:00:33 AM |
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Frazer, you be the man, WOW, scary cold, are you running in our weather, it must seem like a piece of cake. Or are you still thawing out!!CONGRATS. |
kelly |
12/18/2008 9:15:03 AM |
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Patrick..Yes, plenty. Once you get in you can do whatever you like and should be able to leave at your liesure. So, just show up 9:15 to get checked in. Look at the IAC web site for schedule info |
B |
12/16/2008 8:02:02 PM |
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Hey - nicely put, Frazer! I can ditto everything he said - it was thrilling, scary, and hard - it was in some respects disappointing (I always think I shouldve/couldve run faster, harder) and in all other ways wonderful! Many good lessons learned for next year. Now that I am done with XC I hope to be joining many of you at swims, rides and runs for the spring and summer Tri season. Pat B - any of those passes still avail? Betty Jo and I would like to try a swim at the club pool soon! By the way, our Eastside Runners team finished a very close 5th nationally in a really tight group of elite runners - first time on national radar for us! |
Patrick |
12/16/2008 6:29:11 PM |
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Thanks YS. Here's the link to the video on Fred Becky: http://video.nytimes.com/video/2008/12/15/sports/golf/1194835655194/the-old-man-of-the-mountains.html?partner=permalink&exprod=permalink |
Not kr |
12/16/2008 5:55:20 PM |
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Hey fraz, check this out,
[http://www.nytimes.com/2008/12/16/sports/othersports/16beckey.html].
way to go. |
yosemite sam |
12/16/2008 4:55:47 PM |
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Awesome, Frazer and well said! Congratulations! |
david welton |
12/16/2008 1:43:51 PM |
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“I knew Lloyd Bentsen, he was a friend of mine, and believe me, he was no Kathy Rogers!” Wow, Team Cross Country Team Nationals was an awesome experience, way beyond my expectations. Last spring, Patrick Dwyer tried to talk me into forming a 60+ team, to do this race, but it frankly didn’t mean anything at the time. I half heartedly joined his Eastside Runners team several months ago. The chartered ESR team bus left on Friday morning, so we could get to Spokane early enough to check out the course. It snowed from the pass all the way there. We stayed at a huge hotel that housed all the other teams and that’s when I realized what a big event this way going to be, seeing hundreds of elite athletes walking around in team uniforms. I found out that this race draws some of the best runners in the country, including current and aspiring Olympic runners like: Brian Sell (marathon), Will Leer (1,500 meters), Andre Carlson, Max King, etc. And this was obviously the lowest per capita body fat count the hotel had ever experienced. We were warned to dress for the big temperature drop and snow that was expected for Saturday, but of course, the reality is always different. By the time our bus pulled up to the race course on Saturday (rolling grass covered with snow), the temperature had dropped to 16 degrees with a 30 + mph wind – scary cold. The question was - how much would race heat off-set the cold – probably not much. After a twenty minute warm-up (if you could call it that), I went back to the bus, then ran from the refuge of the warm bus, 500 meters to the start line with about 2 minutes to spare, threw off some layers, and then blasted off with 250 masters runners. Luckily, I’d gotten some spikes, so traction was no problem on the ice covered grass. At mile three, my hands, despite wearing gloves, went numb, but core temp was just fine. Caught up to two 60+ runners from Boulder and hung on to them to the finish. The pace picked up the last 800 meters, making it difficult to pass. The lead runner was 100 ft in front of the other and I figured it would take too much fuel to pass both, leaving nothing for a sprint, so I decided to settle for one. At 100 meters out from the finish, I turned on the jets (what was left) and easily got the first one, with no response, but couldn’t quite reach the second one. (Found out later, these were the 3rd and 4th runners of the winning team). With no energy left and a rapidly cooling body, I had a strong sense that this was a potentially dangerous situation. Luckily the race organizers had provided space heaters in nearby tents to get warm. My lips were so cold I could hardly talk. Although this race was hardly on my radar for the year, it was the most satisfying and my best effort. I finished 2nd for our team and 10th in my age group. Patrick, put out an awesome effort, as demonstrated by his condition at the finish. He was 3rd for the team and 14th in the age group. After getting back to the bus, which was parked alongside the race course, the open women’s race started. What proceeded next was one of the most thrilling sites I have ever witnessed in my life - two hundred elite women runners defying the insane cold weather, running at sub 6:00 pace like a herd of gazelles. The incredible beauty of the scene was magnified against the backdrop of the snow and cold. Watching them fly over the undulating snow covered ground with speed and beauty is a sight I shall never forget. We got out off the bus just long enough to cheer our Eastside team members and then quickly got back on. The open men’s race was equally impressive (sub 5:00 pace), but with a distinctly different quality - more like a herd of sleek race horses, flying over the snow, breathing fire. Everyone on the bus was moved by the sight. And it helped define for me that elusive quality that makes us run and inspires a lot of great runners to become writers. Later that night at the awards ceremony, we got a chance to see the open, age group, and team winners, and afterwards smooze with them. I talked to the two Boulder runners, who I ran next to in the race, and talked to a lot of other 60+ runners. Another interesting thing I noticed is that elite runners like to party hard. When I left the hotel lounge at 11:00 pm, the party was getting bigger and wilder. Next morning, our bus as well as the Club Northwest bus had dead batteries and frozen brakes, so our 9 am departure was delayed two hours. After spending three days immersed in running and meeting a new group of athlete friends, I’m inspired to try to take my running to the next level (so I can beat Amby Burfoot next year). I painted a glowing image DSR and our running trails to the ESR people, who said they would love to come over for a Sunday run. Perhaps we can have an ESR meets DSR run sometime. (With the ulterior motive of getting them over for the Langley Half and Chum Run.) |
Frazer |
12/16/2008 1:35:15 PM |
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Frazer, you are awesome! I'm no Frazer either and would have wimped out. I'll be doing 9:30 spin then swim tomorrow (Wed) at IAC. I have tons of passes to use up before the end of the year. Meet at front desk 9:15 and you can help with that.Pat |
Pat B. |
12/16/2008 8:54:13 AM |
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"I knew Frazer. Frazer was a friend of mine. And kr, you're no Frazer." |
Lloyd Bentsen |
12/16/2008 8:06:10 AM |
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Frazer, I'm totally impressed. Congratulations!Let's hear your story! |
Arlene |
12/15/2008 8:36:08 PM |
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here's what I heard from another source... temps in the teens, 40 mph winds, iced over snow. Veteran runners calling it the WORST conditions they'd ever raced in. I'da stay'd home. but i'm no Frazer. Go Frazer. |
kr |
12/15/2008 3:29:13 PM |
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Frazer AWESOME!! |
Ron |
12/15/2008 3:15:58 PM |
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Frazer ran his way to 10th overall in the nation at the XC champs! Way to go, Frazer! We're anxiously awaiting the race report. |
XC fan |
12/15/2008 1:46:00 PM |
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But Yosemite, you are my god of GODS! You know that. |
b |
12/15/2008 10:11:42 AM |
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Johnny D - you'll always be my god-of-swimming. duck poop or no duck poop. |
secret swim god admirer |
12/15/2008 9:42:52 AM |
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Lonely and crest fallen,the once god-of-swimming legend yosemite sam, spends his days swimming in his pond, among the stray bits of fir trees, and duck poop. he hopes and wishes that this Christmas, he will be become once again, Brandon's God of Swimming. what a wonderful Christmas it will be. |
guppy Puppy |
12/15/2008 9:18:46 AM |
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Anne, I will echo what Matt said. Here are some pros and cons: TI's proponents make it into an overly-complicated cult, and some of the drills are counterproductive, in my experience. But it's useful as a starting point, and I've learned from it. It's detractors seem to confuse the over-exaggerated drills with the desired end-result stroke... which looks just about like any other good swim stroke, as far as I can tell.
TI seems to be useful for learning basics, and balance in the water, and getting you up to a certain, rather moderate, speed. It focuses on reducing drag, and being comfortable in the water [which isn't a bad strategy for beginners.]
It doesn't focus on building propulsion. Sooner or later, if you want to go fast, y'gotta have that. There are several very impressive videos on youtube featuring TI coach Shinji Takeuchi, who swims much faster than I ever will.
All in all, I don't think the clinic is worth the $$, and the library has the video. I think finding someone[s] locally to help you on an ongoing basis would be better. I think the best feedback is video, and that video is most helpful when done regularly and often.
Ron V., who is my personal god-of-swimming, has recently been spotted doing TI drills. I'm curious to see if they make an insanely fast collegiate swimmer any better in his old age. |
Brandon |
12/14/2008 10:15:00 PM |
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Jingle Bell run through Langley this Friday the 19th. Start at Simms 7:00 pm. Bring your jingle bells, Santa hats, reindeer antlers, flashing lights or whatever festive holiday get-up you have and jingle through the streets of Langley. (about 30 minutes) Then warm up with some hot cocoa and Christmas cookies by the fire. It would be great if you can bring your favorite cookies to share! |
Erin |
12/14/2008 7:38:42 PM |
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anne, total immersion is polarizing. People either seem to love it or, well. seriously not love it. Anecdotal evidence says you dont necessarily come out of it any faster. Several people in the group have done it.. Kurt J, Curt G, ?, ? and can speak from direct experience. |
Matt |
12/14/2008 2:23:52 PM |
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IT SNOWED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Cross country skiing at castle park! |
david welton |
12/14/2008 7:19:32 AM |
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Happy 35th, Arlene and Gary! |
kristan |
12/13/2008 10:54:10 PM |
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Gary and I are taking a little vacation out here at Lk Quinault Lodge for our 35th anniversary. There are miles of GREAT trail running here right out the door! A very warm small swimming pool that if I swim diagonally I get 12 strokes in (-: Fabulous food, and a great huge fireplace. Pretty nice and cozy....(-: |
Arlene |
12/13/2008 5:02:46 PM |
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I forgot to say...I have 11 guest passes to IAC before the end of the year. I've been going pretty regularly to spin and swim if anyone wants to join me. I'll post on training events. Lastly, I don't know what I was thinking re: 12/16 run. I'll join the "B" group weather permitting. |
Pat B. |
12/13/2008 4:02:29 PM |
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You betcha Heidi! Let's talk as we should sign up soon. Anybody else? Tomorrows trail run will cancel (for me anyhow) if it's too crazy out there weather wise. I found a new use for swim caps. I wrapped a small towel around the hose bibs and "capped" them off. Voila. Saved a trip to Sebos. |
Pat B. |
12/13/2008 2:34:38 PM |
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Can I come, Pat!?! Let's do the Olympic! Maybe a 1/2 in Feb. as well? Hu? Hu? I'm training... It'd be fun! |
Heidi |
12/12/2008 6:46:34 PM |
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Go Frazer! Right on Kurt, and I wish I'd been here for the 5K . It sounds like it was tons of fun and well represented by DSR. Unfortunately I was in the middle of a Palm Springs cold snap of 70 degrees. Everyone was complaining. If anybody wants a really early and competitive race, circle March 8th Palm Springs. sprint or oly. There's also a century ride and a half marathon there in mid Feb. |
Pat B. |
12/12/2008 9:39:13 AM |
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You want another example of the DSR ethos? 7:30A ferry this morning, full of commuters most looking forward to a short Friday, early trip home, relaxing weekend around the fire bracing for the first winter storm of the year, two sleep-ins in a warm bed, with maybe a few extra Christmas cookies here and there. I said "most", because Frazer was there too. On his way to Spokane for the Cross Country National Championship. An early wakeup on what will certainly be a bitter morning. Some cold gruel for breakfast that won't go down easy anyway with all the butterflies. A warmup in the ice and snow with hundreds of the elite masters runners from across the country staring you down. Then strip the sweats and feel that icy wind on your skin and "five minutes...five minutes to the start of the national championship cross country invitational...". And then those last few seconds with a finger on the start/stop, mind searching for a peaceful moment in some faraway place, then BAM. Ten cold kilometers. With much suffering. And a final sprint for a line that never seems to get any closer for the point that might make all the difference in the team standings... Seeing Frazer with a little smile on his face walking down the stairs with all the other commuters is what DSR is all about. Like all the people who got up early last Saturday to trek up to Coupeville and race a hard, hilly 5+k on the trails, just because the path in front of you is the hard one doesn't mean you should find another way around. You go Frazer. REPRESENT. |
Matt |
12/12/2008 9:27:52 AM |
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Ride today, Thursday, 1pm--Half Link |
blake |
12/11/2008 9:43:27 AM |
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K&K-thank you for the info-I will check this out :) :) I am not that fast but fairly consistent in the water so would like to explore this type of racing for a change :) Has anyone taken the Total Immersion swim clinic. They are very spendy and I am not sure if attending would be very different than watching the tapes and reading the articles. I would like to hear what others think and their experience if they attended..worth the money or not ??? |
Anne |
12/11/2008 7:47:35 AM |
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Blake, i would like to ride about 12:30 ish to 1:00ish but only for about 60-90 minutes as I promised Georgia a foot rub and I can't do that if my hands are to cold. |
dwelton |
12/10/2008 6:24:51 PM |
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Partly sunny and all the way up to 45 degrees tomorrow afternoon. Anuyone want to ride? |
blake |
12/10/2008 5:03:10 PM |
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And Seattle Park & Rec hosts the Emerald City Swim, with a one mile and 1/2 mile distances, in Lake Washington in mid August. It's usually the Saturday of the Danskin Tri. weekend. |
Krista |
12/10/2008 1:30:11 PM |
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United States Masters Swiming (USMS) puts on some open water races in the summer. My favorite are Lake Padden in Bellingham and then the Fat Salmon in Lake Washington. Both offer 1 and 3 mile swims. Go to swimpna.org in the late spring and that website should have the entry forms for both events. Hope to see you out there or in the pool. |
Kristi |
12/10/2008 1:17:08 PM |
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Happy Holidays to my friends at DSR!!! Best wishes for a great new year-may all your races goals come easily !!!! OK-so I also have a question..who knows anything about open water swim racing in our area?? I am interested in doing some races but don't know how to get started..any ideas?? Thanks. |
Anne |
12/10/2008 10:35:17 AM |
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Good new group at the Track on Thursday nights. The more the merrier, so come on by no matter what shape you're in or what you've just done or what you might be training for or whatever. And, layer ye well, because it has been cold these last few. Warmup can be chilly, but once you're going you'll likely need to toss a few things. Hence the layer ye thing. See you out there. |
Matt |
12/9/2008 9:21:14 PM |
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yes |
Ed |
12/9/2008 6:54:07 PM |
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hey, have the thursday night track sessions started back up? 6-7? |
kr |
12/9/2008 9:11:31 AM |
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Frankie en Kurtje-Gefeliciteerd met je verjaardags! hurrah! |
johannes |
12/8/2008 8:07:44 PM |
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Happy Birthday (last week) to Frank, Thomas, and Kurt J! |
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12/7/2008 6:28:31 PM |
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Outstanding DSR representation at the Trail 5+k up in Coupeville. Outstanding runs by Gretchen, Sheila, Arlene, Dave M., Beth J., and the new ladies from Thursday nights at the track on an extremely tough course that was probably half a km long. Rosie, Erin, and Pam led with a very solid 1-2-3 in the adult division. With tears in our eyes we watched as Frank took charge of the race with a surge past Leon with 1k or so to go and win solo. Ron ran 80 minutes with 30 minutes of fartlek at 7 then went up to the race an hour or so later and rounded out the podium with 3rd in the adult division. And to celebrate TomTom's 6th birthday, he ran the whole thing with me, Phoebe, Will, Connor, and Alex. First real races for all of them, and while they didn't medal (in the 19 and under "Youth" division), they were all smiles for the rest of the day. Represent. |
Matt |
12/7/2008 6:14:06 PM |
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I just signed up for the Wildflower Triathlon in California May 3rd. If you are a USAT member you have a reserved slot if you sign up by tomorrow. This is the 27th annual of this classic race and it is put on by a group that knows how to produce a good race. It's a beautiful location, a bit remote. Who else wants to go? Sign up now and then think about logistics. Getting ready for next year, yipeee. |
Kurt J |
12/6/2008 7:35:51 PM |
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the salmon were running in glendale this week. it was awesome. Nature is a mother. |
david welton |
12/6/2008 6:55:37 PM |
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what does that mean? inkonstance? I know who you are! ;) |
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12/6/2008 6:46:11 PM |
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true confessions... it wasn't kelly... and if no one else is riding there (and the pied piper has led all the others away), I won't be marching in a band of 1. sorry! |
inkonstance |
12/6/2008 9:41:40 AM |
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hey kelly ... sorry for the delayed response ... well, if you still want to brave the streets on your bike ... parade begins at 11. be at the bus barn by 10:45. also, if any kids want to ride in the parade, there is room on several floats, wagons, etc. |
sher |
12/6/2008 8:53:00 AM |
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road ride leaving Talking Circle in Langley at 7:45 Saturday -- destination Coupeville by 9:45 for the children's 1 mile walk/run at 10 -- ride some or all but be prepared to roll out by 7:45. Sorry about missing the parade... |
the pied piper |
12/5/2008 8:19:18 PM |
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SANTA'S WORKSHOP AT COMMUNITY PARK Sunday December 7th 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm please stop by to visit with Santa and his elves and have a few treats! Meet at the picnic shelter for the festivities!
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Erin |
12/5/2008 6:41:46 PM |
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kelly gets the family portrait!! |
david welton |
12/5/2008 5:55:24 PM |
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Ok, ok... more bikes the better. I can't run either. So I will show up! Anyone for a bike ride before? Where do we meet, Sher? |
k |
12/5/2008 8:35:47 AM |
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"sherry is begging...
Okay!
I can't
I can't
I can't stand it
I am not running
duh duh duh
that morning in coupeville
I can't
I can't
I can't stand it
that morning in coupeville
duh duh duh |
el yo mez ite sam |
12/4/2008 7:48:32 PM |
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Sherry is begging.....Ok, I cant,t stand it......I am not running (duhh...) that morning in Coupville, but will not be riding either in the parade, as i will be photographing the parade..BUT..I will do a family portrait of the first DSR rider that promises to be in the parade. I will do the portrait session Sunday, the day after the parade so there will be plenty of time for Christmas gifts!.. |
david welton |
12/3/2008 7:15:39 PM |
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Parade? Come on ... please? You'd look maavelous, all you SWEATy riders, fit, buff, studly. Will flattery get me anywhere? Anywhere at all? Do I have to beg? OK, I'm begging. |
sher |
12/3/2008 10:54:16 AM |
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Congratulations to Elizabeth and Lily! Nice race. And nice training – remember they had to run the rest of the marathon miles as training! A PR for Nina and fast race for Rosie. Way to represent DSR! |
Ron |
12/3/2008 9:53:20 AM |
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Anyone up for a noon ride on Weds? Meet at half link. (hopefully the fog will be burned off by then). |
kristan |
12/2/2008 11:00:36 PM |
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One more race report (or two, actually, since I did the kids’ race with E): The kids marathon – Sherry, I had no idea you and Lily were going to be there, too. I’m sorry we missed you. If Lily’s time was 10:00, you must have had the presence of mind to start near the front. We finished in about 14 minutes, and I have to say that was one of the craziest races I’ve ever run. There were thousands of people of EVERY size and shape, and sometimes whole lines of kids and their accompanying adults would just stop and walk in front of us. E wasn’t too keen on me weaving us crazily through the crowd, so we meandered as best we could. The good news is, it was a good first race experience. It didn’t pour down rain, we didn’t get separated, she thought it felt like only half as far as the number of trail loops we did to simulate the distance, and she wished she could have run faster, had the crowd allowed. She plans to hang her medal on the Christmas tree. ☺
As for the half marathon, that was good, too. It was warm, but still gray, gray, gray. That beats gray and pelting freezing rain, for sure, but I think that cold, crisp sunny weather last year definitely put an extra spring in my step. I ran a 1:46:09, which was a good time for me, but not nearly as fun as that 1:44:51 from last year. Happily, I ran into Nina before the race, and we ran about the first 10 miles together. Alas, she was not able to prevent me from my bad habit of going out too fast, and our average 7:48 per mile pace for the first 10K was probably a bit fast for the amount of race paced training I’ve been doing lately (uh, none, since Portland), but she hung on and ran a 1:45:09, which I think was nearly a two minute PR for her. Go, Nina! It was a bit lonely without all the rest of you, though. Next year?
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rosie |
12/2/2008 2:49:02 PM |
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Frazer, I think your 5 K time is fabulous already! |
la tortuga |
12/2/2008 9:25:41 AM |
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Lily's mile pace works out to 8:27. That's really moving for 6. |
Peter |
12/2/2008 8:43:28 AM |
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Many of us will be up at the Jingle Trail Run on Saturday morning. |
p |
12/2/2008 8:41:14 AM |
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Oh! The Langley Holiday Parade is at 11 a.m. Saturday morning. I would LOVE to have a group of cyclists ride as a gang. Maybe in costume, maybe not. It would be awesome if your ride sort of ended with the parade that begins at the bus barn on 6th and Cascade. I've talked to a few other Wheels on Whidbey folks and they are up for it. I might be able to get a banner made by this weekend for DSR or WOW if we can amass a few people. I have to walk with the Chamber but could help organize a few cyclists. Let me know ... 360-914-1863 ... |
sher, again |
12/1/2008 9:39:16 PM |
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Race Report: Lily finished her first Seattle Kids Marathon in 10:08. (She's 6) That's a 1.2 miler that starts at the main M start, loops around Denny, 4th and then back on whatever street that is that you turn into the stadium on. She smoked it! I was so proud running next to her, and sometimes behind her as she wove in and around slower runners. We ran up a little hill and she turned to me and said, "Mom, I have a side stitch." I told her the breathing technique to get rid of it and then I watched her speed up her pace. Proud mommy moment! |
sher |
12/1/2008 9:36:07 PM |
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I reciently receiverd a warning from Bayer Health Care that I think all DSR athletes should be aware of: YOU NEED TO BE VERY CAREFUL COMBINGING HEAVY WORKOUTS WITH CERTAIN ANTIBIOTICS!!
The class of antibiotics called Fluoroquinolones--which includes CIPRO and AVELOX--they will now carry a black-box warning because they increase the risk of TENDINITIS AND TENDON RUPTURE in all age groups. One factor that increases the risk is strenuous physical activity. The risk is also higher for those over 60 and those teking corticosteriods.
If you need to take Cipro, eithor stop taking the drug or stop excersing at the FIRST SIGN of any tendon pain, swelling or inflammation. According to the notice from Bayer, "tendon rupture can occur during or after completion of therapy: cases occuring up to SEVERAL MONTHS after completion of therapy have been reported."
I would suggest talking to your doctor rather than just stopping the drug, you need to switch to another antimicrobial, or in another won't work, cut out exercise for a while. No mater which, you need to talk to your health-care provider if you've got the slightest sence that all is not well in a tendon- most commonly the Achilles, at the rotator cuff, the hand, the biceps, the thumb, and other sites.
If you would like to see the complet warning letter, let me know. The letter says that the risk exists for all ages, so keep the kids in mind as well.
Lynn Willeford willefrd@whidbey.com |
Lynn |
12/1/2008 11:34:51 AM |
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Jean, Dan, Way to GO!! Fantastic. Frazer, you'll get 'em next year. And Kristi - practice on grass first. |
Ron |
12/1/2008 9:28:22 AM |
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Dan, that is awesome.
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Peter |
12/1/2008 8:48:59 AM |
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Kristi, know that each of us fell over a couple of times when learning to use clipless pedals. It gets easier. |
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12/1/2008 8:47:19 AM |
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Started the Seattle an hour early got passed by 8,000 saw Jean and Cindy, Got one large blister and walked for 3:55m. Listen to Garrison Keiller (SP) the whole way, had a great slow time. |
Dan |
12/1/2008 7:47:35 AM |
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I'd like to say that after training for two monthes to improve my 5K., I accomplished my goal. But it didn't happen on Saturday at the Seattle Marathon 5K. I had the same time that I did last July - 20:34 I was trying to get below 20:00, but the running gods wouldn't have it. There are no more certified 5K's left in '08, so I'll try again next spring. The National Team Cross Country Championship race is in two weeks (Spokane), so at least I'm well trained for that. |
Frazer |
11/30/2008 10:19:25 PM |
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I totally respect you that have done any form of ironman. I cannot imagine riding and swimming in addition to running that distance. My feet hurt bad and I really felt sorry for myself but I ran the whole distance. I saw John Curley run by and about 5000 others. |
Jean |
11/30/2008 10:10:09 PM |
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yes, yes, race reports! Rosie? Jean? others?
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11/30/2008 9:38:37 PM |
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Happy Birthday, Kristi! You are already such a strong rider, you are going to rock once you get the hang of clips and shoes. You've probably been warned of this by others, but it bears repeating: practice clipping and unclipping many, many, many times. Its very embarrasing to tip over. (Especially if you fracture your clavicle.) Also - how did the Seattle 1/2 and marathon go for those who did it (Jean)? And Frazer, did you do the 5K on Sat? |
Arlene |
11/30/2008 9:27:18 PM |
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Thank you all so much for the Birthday breakfast on Friday and also the money for new bike shoes. You all mean so much to me. Thanks for your continual friendship. I am so lucky to have DSR and you all in my life! As Mark says, "DSR take me away". |
Kristi |
11/30/2008 11:34:25 AM |
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Road ride from Simms tomorrow at 0845 for those of us who are running impaired -- or for any one who wants to ride along and hear about our various injuries and impairments... |
peggy fleming i'm not |
11/29/2008 8:41:42 PM |
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thanks for the breakfast you fellow swimmers, having you all as partners really makes life precious. J.dW. |
johnny d. |
11/28/2008 5:35:31 PM |
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HAPPY THANKSGIVING TO YOU ALL!!!!I AM THANKFUL FOR ALL OF YOU IN MY LIFE!!!!!
And Patricia that Orbea looks SWEET!!!!! |
kelly |
11/27/2008 9:02:07 AM |
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Having an issue with posting on the Training Events section. 8:00 am trail run Thursday, Turkey Day, start Goldsmith or Keller. Run 1 hour. |
Erin |
11/26/2008 9:06:36 PM |
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Birthday Yardage Day...an attempt at 5600 yds. in the pool on Saturday.if I start at 11;30 would give me 2 hours to complete.You may join me for the yardage, unless of course you turn 3-something on friday, then you'll only be held accountable to 30-something yards. you know who you are. , set your challenge, lets go. I buy the pizza. start at 11:30 |
johnny d. |
11/26/2008 3:11:48 PM |
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Ride today, Wednesday, 12:30 Freeland Park. |
blake |
11/26/2008 9:43:25 AM |
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I know that many of you don't commute or get over to the Muk side that often, but if you do, here are some weekly training events that should be fairly regular: Mon / Fri (6A) swim at the Y; Tue / Thur (5:30A) spin class at the Y; Wed (5:42A) the famous St. Andrews run. More events are starting to happen (must be something to do with a June Ironman), so we'll post when needed. We may even get over to the island one of these days. Cheers! |
Dan (Muk) |
11/25/2008 11:13:55 AM |
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I hope it's not a trick. I just sent all my info with a a $1000 non-refundable deposit to hold the ATM card. Hmmm. Back to the UW - their team is young, too, so they have a good chance of repeating next year. Pretty cool! I still can't believe their Pac-10 finish. Taking the top 6 spots is amazing. Nothing like being national champions, either. |
Go UW |
11/24/2008 9:13:30 PM |
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lucky day! I was just notified that in exchange for my bank account and SS number i will receive a 5.5 MILLION DOLLAR ATM cash card. Hmm...... at 500 bucks a day max from my B of A ATM it will take 11,000 days to get the cash, or 30 years....I wonder if someone is playing a trick on me...... |
david welton |
11/24/2008 7:51:16 PM |
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Is anyone beside me interested in an Orbea? Dave @ Half Link is debating taking them on. They've just come out with a women's specific tri bike. |
Pat B. |
11/24/2008 7:16:45 PM |
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The powers that be at Choochokam have blessed the 2nd Annual running of the Langley Half Marathon - 12 July 2009. The website is up and running. And if you were one of the amazing folks who volunteered last year? I'd be glad to have you volunteer again. But I'd rather have you run. And to entice you to run, as a 2008 volunteer your 2009 race entry is comped. Just email me if you want to run. Oh, and, giddyup. |
Matt |
11/24/2008 5:38:38 PM |
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They won with 5, 9, 15, 20, 26 (scoring) for 79, vs. Oregon in 2nd at 131. Best Husky womens team placing before this? Ever? 8th. http://www.ncaa.com/auto_pdf/p_hotos/s_chools/ncaa/sports/c-xc/auto_pdf/2008-DIXC-Women-Team |
Matt |
11/24/2008 2:40:47 PM |
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so, that means they had 15 points, a perfect score, and the second place team had 67?! Wow what an accomplishment. It needs to front page of the seattle times tomorrow. Forget football! |
david welton |
11/24/2008 2:02:36 PM |
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Washington is the new D1 women's team cross country champions, taking first by 52 points. |
New UW fan |
11/24/2008 1:06:27 PM |
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C-NUT UPDATE - Krissy posted the following info on the C-NUT website this weekend. 2009 Chuckanut 50 km will be March 21st. Registration for the 2009 event will open Saturday January 3, 2009. Mark your calendars, it fills up quickly. |
Bob |
11/24/2008 9:43:29 AM |
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thanks to whoever changed my posting to a training event posting. I'll be there at 12 noon any taker's just show up. Again I have passes if your not a member. And now I know what a brick is!
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Dan |
11/23/2008 8:54:22 AM |
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Thanks Arlene. I use sea salt instead of Morton's salt. Lighter flavor. Lately, I haven't been toasting the sunflower seeds. |
Erin |
11/22/2008 10:26:02 PM |
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Here's the kale and currant salad recipe:
1 bunch kale, de-stemmed, cut into bite sized pieces
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 2 tablespoons raw apple cider vinegar
• 1 cup diced red onion
• 1/3 cup currants
• 1 cup diced apple, (1/2 apple)
• 1/3 cup sunflower seeds, toasted
• 1/3 cup gorgonzola cheese, crumbled
Put kale in a large mixing bowl. Add salt, massage salt into kale for 2 minutes. Gently stir in remaining ingredients except for cheese. Taste salt and vinegar. When at desired flavor gently stir in cheese.
Recipe by Jennifer Adler |
Erin via Arlene |
11/22/2008 1:36:04 PM |
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Great party, Kurt and Beth - thank you again and also for having us. Pam, hope you are feeling better - you were missed. And great ride this AM - thank you everyone. Where were you, Kelly?!? You are so in the dog house! |
Arlene |
11/22/2008 1:34:00 PM |
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Thanks to Kurt and Beth for hosting last night. It was great fun to get together. What a year we've had! Congratulations to all. You're an inspiration. Oh, and anybody still pitching in for the DSR canopy, just pass it to me or Blake. |
Ron |
11/22/2008 12:03:26 PM |
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Kurt and Beth, Thank you so much for hosting once again a great evening with friends, it is so great to see everyone together, missed Pam and hope you are feeling better. John thanks for the recipe I did print it, now I need to get your recipe Erin for the excellent Kale salad, I think I have Arlene's dressing mixture worked out. Such yummy food. Congratulations to all and too next's years endeavors. Have fun!!!!!!!!!! Thanks again to the Johnson!!! |
kelly |
11/22/2008 10:46:38 AM |
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Is anyone doing the Seattle Half Marathon? Packet pickup is on 11/28 and 11/29. |
Jean |
11/21/2008 10:58:03 PM |
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If you are coming for the ride in the morning and would still like to donate to the food bank, I have space in my bags! |
Erin |
11/21/2008 10:16:43 PM |
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Sunday IAC Swim 12 noon I'm interested in 5000 yards part or all,then 60min bike, I have passes for non members.
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Dan |
11/21/2008 7:10:36 AM |
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Late notice, I was thinking it would be great if you could bring a non-perishable food item to the party tomorrow to donate to the Good Cheer Food Bank. I will collect what we get and bring it in before Thanksgiving. I know the Clyde just raised some funds for them so THANKS Willeford's for your committment to our community. |
Erin |
11/20/2008 11:17:00 PM |
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Thank you Peter. I would love to try out your wetsuit. It sounds perfect for what I need. If you are going to Kurt's party, would you bring it with you? OK, I am a wimp when it comes to being cold. I have been teaching lessons more these days and when I am not moving my temperature drops. I hope I don't scare the kids! Thanks again. |
Kristi |
11/20/2008 1:46:47 PM |
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How do you fix it if it breaks?? i have had to mend a chain to get home a few times. Erin, i hope you meet the bike of your dreams while you are sleeping tonight!! |
david welton |
11/19/2008 10:12:11 PM |
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I've long thought that the next revolution in bike drives will be a belt and cone pulley combination that would allow an infinite number of "gears" from top to bottom. This ain't it, but it could help move technology in that direction. Oh, and Blake can't make it to the party Friday, so I'll be doing the canopy collection. |
Ron |
11/19/2008 10:01:57 PM |
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Erin! I know you're exhausted, go to bed!! I can't believe you went right home and posted on Downsound! [But then who am I to squawk? I answered] [Or I will.] Chainless bikes are long overdue, but will not work with a derailleur system. I'm waiting for the expanding front chainring belt drive bike. Oh yeah, I swore to spell it derailer from now on, to honor the memory of the late great Sheldon Brown. Derailer. I'M going to bed, Erin can look at dream bikes all night if she wants. |
*B |
11/19/2008 10:01:54 PM |
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Ok, bike enthusiasts, what do you think of the chainless bike?? http://www.cnn.com/2008/TECH/11/19/chainless.bicycles.ap/index.html |
Erin |
11/19/2008 9:47:43 PM |
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A collection will be taken at the party for the canopy I bought a few weeks ago. It cost $216, ya'll do the math. Cash, Check, IOU or massage certificats will be accepted. |
blake |
11/19/2008 3:31:51 PM |
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A collection will be taken at the party for the canopy I bought a few weeks ago. Total price was $216 ya'll do the math.
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blake |
11/19/2008 3:28:57 PM |
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proofreading seems to be a lost art. |
me again |
11/19/2008 2:20:53 PM |
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Deadline for preregistration for the Jingle Trail 5k in Coupeville is Friday. You can download a mail-in form at centralwhidbeychamber.com. Be there of be square. |
p |
11/19/2008 2:19:58 PM |
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Can't stay warm in the IAC pool? That is truly amazing. I have an old windsurf/jetski/waterski type wetsuit. In other words not a tri wetsuit so not suitable for "real" swimming. But it might do the trick for coaching and it might fit you. It is a one-piece full suit. Call or email. P.S. if the real reason you get cold is when you are on deck - out of the water - you might consider other solutions such as a swim parka or it's low tech cousin the bathrobe (Good Cheer?). More convenient than a wetsuit to schlepp to and from the pool.
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Peter |
11/19/2008 9:20:29 AM |
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Does anyone have an old medium to large wetsuit that they don't want or need. I need one for coaching the kids swim team and teaching lessons. I am in the water to demonstrate or to teach and then on the deck to coach and can't seem to stay warm. I don't care if it has tears. |
Kristi |
11/19/2008 8:17:50 AM |
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G -- found the shoes (old, stretched out, sz 41) -- will drop them at your house. |
jb |
11/19/2008 7:40:13 AM |
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Gretchen, I hope the spin class you are refering to mine!!! Thursday Nights 5:30 - 6:30! Hope to see you there. |
Randi |
11/19/2008 7:15:03 AM |
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I am looking for a woman's size 9ish bike shoes with SPD cleats to wear for spin class. Anyone have an old beat up pair they would like to part with cheap? |
gretchen |
11/18/2008 8:56:19 PM |
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XM satellite radio has an all-Elvis channel 24-7, channel 18 |
david welton |
11/18/2008 4:31:48 PM |
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it is really spooky. i feel so bad about everyone who was hurt or who lost their homes. i had a premonition and i knew it was time to go and i am still digesting this.... |
david welton |
11/17/2008 9:49:29 PM |
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David, that must feel pretty spooky... |
arlene |
11/17/2008 8:01:05 PM |
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...missed my old house... |
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11/17/2008 6:11:02 AM |
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Holy cow, the fire missed by houseold house by just over a hundred yards! it stopped at the next block. Parma Park, Where we walked the dogs and mountain biked is torched, and I worked with at least 3 people who lost their homes. |
david welton |
11/17/2008 6:10:18 AM |
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We are in for the Jingle Run in Coupeville. How many others are in?
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Gretchen and Ron |
11/16/2008 2:01:48 PM |
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PARTY reminder, Party time is coming up on Friday next week. It is a potluck so bring your favorite food and drink. I have a keg of beer ready, made especially for this event. I can't wait to hear about this past season and what you have in store for next year. See you all there. The directions are in the event section. |
Kurt J |
11/15/2008 4:47:04 PM |
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11/15/2008 3:13:34 PM |
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I am glad that your here too. What a mess. It just makes you feel so helpless when mother natures take control. I am very thankful no one has been seriously hurt in this fire. I hope everyone got there animals..I worry about them! |
kelly |
11/15/2008 9:50:06 AM |
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I am 90% certain that my old house in santa barbara is burnt to the ground, and 100% sure that the yard is gone. The house across the street is on fire. I had a feeling that this was going to happen.. I am glad to be here! |
david welton |
11/14/2008 2:21:21 PM |
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Road rid tomorrow 10 AM from halflink with Blake and Dave |
david welton |
11/13/2008 2:43:41 PM |
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road ride from maxwelton beach at 1 PM-call 5791030 if you want to ride from some other location |
david welton |
11/13/2008 11:01:57 AM |
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there will be a few birthday boys jingling around on that day too. |
secret admirers of birthday boys |
11/12/2008 9:33:08 PM |
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Oh boy, oh boy! A jingle trail run holiday thingy - on a Saturday too - yippee! |
Arlene |
11/12/2008 9:16:12 PM |
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A holiday festival trail thingy sounds like just the thing! I tried going to the Central Whidbey Chamber website, and the site has race details and a race form you can download. Thanks for the tip, Sherry. |
jingle rosie |
11/12/2008 3:08:55 PM |
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Holiday festival thingies!? We are so about festival thingies. Trails? Could it get any better? On the island? Tell me there is eggnog and sign me up. We'll take two Sherry. |
Santa lives on Edgecliff |
11/11/2008 8:17:13 PM |
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New Event Notice! If you already know about this excuse my dorkiness. OK: Central Whidbey Chamber of Commerce First Annual Jingle Trail Run & Walk, Saturday, Dec. 6, at 10 a.m. at Fort Ebey St. Park. It's part of a whole holiday festival thingy. For info, call 678-5434. I have an entry form here at the Langley Chamber if you need one. I can make copies and have them at my house for those of you who are interested. Let me know. |
sher |
11/11/2008 2:23:17 PM |
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Thank you, Frazer, I am sore today (that is all, tho), but my confidence is up! We were slow, but my sister and I got 2nd and 3rd in our age group. I love small races! |
Arlene |
11/9/2008 3:08:59 PM |
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Four of us Southenders ran the "Fowl Run" 10k yesterday in Mt. Vernon: Arlene, Patrick, Paul Koelblinger, and myself. It was a flat, certified course; however, a strong head wind slowed everyone down. This was Arlene’s first road race after surgery and it was wonderful to see her running strong again. Congratulations Arlene! You’re back! Patrick ran at a moderate pace because of an injury, but still managed to put himself on the Northwest Runner Magazine “Best Times” list. Congratulations Patrick! I’m on a mission this fall/winter to improve my times for 5 and 10k, so I’m running almost every weekend, either a road raced or cross country. Patrick and I are running with the Eastside Runners 60+ cross country team, culminating in the Team Nationals in Spokane Dec. 13th. If anyone is interested, there’s an open 5k cross country race next Saturday at Lake Sammamish State Park, put on by Eastside Runners: http://www.eastsiderunners.com/crosscountry.html |
Frazer |
11/9/2008 10:35:27 AM |
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Thanks Kurt for hosting the party again! See you then, if not before |
kristan |
11/7/2008 9:09:30 PM |
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Cool article in the NY Times about warming up and static vs dynamic stretching. You have to create an account, but the article is really good. Read it so you'll know why I'm doing Spiderman impersonations!
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/11/02/sports/playmagazine/112pewarm.html?em
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Ron |
11/7/2008 11:01:36 AM |
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Road Sunday, 8:30 from Castle Park-I cannto go tomorrow morning regardless of the weather as the NEW PUPPY arrives! at the airport! |
david welton |
11/7/2008 10:51:56 AM |
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It is PARTY time! The season is over for many of us and will be soon for others so it must be time for our annual end of season celebration. Celebrate the end of the season, the beginning of a new training cycle, our accomplishments during the past year, our goals for a new year, and many good times spent among friends. Let's get together for a potluck dinner at my house on the 21st of November, starting at 5:30. That's two weeks from today. Get ready to spin some tales of the 2008 season. You can find my house at 4330 East Harbor Rd. See you all there! |
Kurt J |
11/7/2008 9:48:04 AM |
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anybody up for a ride today? |
david welton |
11/7/2008 7:29:22 AM |
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Its too bad we didn't get coordinated - I was out riding this afternoon too. I keep thinking its my last chance before the intermible rain! |
Arlene |
11/5/2008 8:24:12 PM |
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I would have liked the company Kristan, and you too Pat, I am glad I didn't run into those turkeys on Bayview. No worries I didn't start till after 12:00 anyways so would have missed you. Hope you two had good rides it was a great day!!!!! |
kelly |
11/5/2008 3:31:42 PM |
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Darnit, I just missed you Kristan. I just got back from a ride and WARNING. The Bayview turkey wouldn't let me past and when I stopped and unclipped got pretty aggressive. A little daring on it's part since I've got over 20 people coming for Thanksgiving. |
Pat B. |
11/5/2008 12:01:21 PM |
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Anyone up for a 11am ride from Bayview? |
kristan |
11/5/2008 9:31:59 AM |
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Bill Lupo tells me the TREK 2200 is a 50 cm frame, it is his wife's bike. So this is a great deal for a DSR woman who is looking for a great road bike. |
david welton |
11/5/2008 8:53:18 AM |
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More XC news-The first UW woman set a new course record, but most of the UW women beat the old course record!! |
david welton |
11/3/2008 5:49:11 PM |
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That UW cross country finish is astounding, especially when they're up against two powerhouses like Stanford and Oregon. Simply amazing!!! It will be fun to see how they do at Nationals. They're currently ranked #1 in the nation. |
XC fan |
11/3/2008 5:02:35 PM |
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congrats to Frazer and Patrick on their PNTF XC championship results:
http://www.pntf.org/results/2008/08pntfopenxc.html... didja have fun?? |
k |
11/3/2008 4:39:33 PM |
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not very socially progressive of the Times........ |
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11/3/2008 9:23:39 AM |
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Did you hear about the UW women's cross country team? they got the top 6 places in the PAC 10 conference championship meet Friday. They got a perfect score. Never has this happened before, men or women. It merited a smallish article in the Saturday Seattle Times. The crushing defeat of the UW and Washington State football team however was covered in about 5 pages of crybaby tempertantrum tears. |
david welton |
11/2/2008 10:34:48 PM |
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Bill is someone i rode with in santa barbara. he takes care of his bikes, and this is probably a good deal. He is my size, so the bike is probably a 57 or 58 cm.. My last e-mail long ago from Bill Lupo was wal@penfieldsmith.com. Mondo sent me via echelon notification that the bike was for sale today, he can be reached at mondini@cox.net. The bike is in santa barbara. You can see picture of the bike at the http address posted below. If you are interested in the bike but cannot reach bill, contct me and i will do what i can do. |
david welton |
11/2/2008 10:30:14 PM |
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size? |
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11/2/2008 8:52:52 PM |
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Trek 2200 Excellent condition almost new!
Asking $900.00FULL SPECIFICATIONS
FRAME: Alpha SL Aluminum. Super Light aluminum. Double butted, seamless drawn round tubing. Custom butted 1-1/8" head tube. Stiff, powerful elliptical chainstays. Cold forged replaceable derailleur hanger. Trek Pro geometry. Handmade in the USA.
FORK: Bontrager Race, OCLV Carbon, 1-1/8" aluminum steerer tube, aluminum crown
WHEELS: Bontrager Select: Paired Spoke Technology™; Torque sharing super-stiff rear hub; Semi-deep front rim is aero yet forgiving; Rear rim w/OSB improves lateral rigidity, prolongs wheel life; Double butted 14/15 DT spokes; Cro-Moly skewers; 835 g, 20h front/1020 g, 24h rear
TIRES: Bontrager Race Lite, 700x25c
COMPONENTS:
SEATPOST: Bontrager Race
HANDLEBARS: Ritchey WCS 42mm
STEM: Bontrager Race, 7° 90mm
HEADSET: Cane Creek C-1 1-1/8 AHS
DRIVETRAIN:
SHIFTERS: Shimano Ultegra STI
FRONT DERAILLEUR: Shimano 105
REAR DERAILLEUR: Shimano Ultegra
CRANKSET: Shimano Ultegra 52/42/30
CASSETTE: Shimano HG-70 12-25, 9spd
BRAKES:
BRAKESET: Shimano 105
Posted here: http://www.lupos.us/Trek2200/
http://www.lupos.us/Trek2200/img/pic2.jpg |
david welton |
11/2/2008 8:24:47 PM |
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More event planning: a new marathon - on a Saturday too! Saturday, June 27 for the inaugural Rock 'n' Roll Seattle Marathon & 1/2 Marathon! Tukwila to Seattle. http://www.active.com/images/newsletters/eliteRacing/elite_rock_n_roll_seattle/index.html
Do note: It is the same weekend as Pacific Crest, and same day as the half IM. |
Arlene |
11/1/2008 7:30:33 PM |
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Got word of this today: The Coupeville High School Class of 2012 is sponsoring a 5k fitness walk/run on November 15, 2008. Course: Begins and ends at the Coupeville football stadium track. Start Time: 10:30 am Individual runners/walkers and relay teams welcome (relay teams must be teams of 3 runners) Awards: Top 10 male/female finishers, top 10 male/female student finishers, top 3 male/female/coed relay teams. Entry Fee: $15.00 (T-shirt included with entry fee) Hope to see you there!!!
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Arlene |
11/1/2008 7:05:39 PM |
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It is daylight savings time tonight. Don't forget to "fall back". Set clocks back 1 hour. |
Erin |
11/1/2008 5:41:59 PM |
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Sunday run? I'm good for an hour @ 7:45 pace, give or take. |
Brandon |
11/1/2008 4:19:54 PM |
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Erin, Thank you for having the great Halloween gathering last night. Loved seeing all the kids enjoying a good, old-fashioned trick-or-treat. |
Arlene |
11/1/2008 7:37:15 AM |
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dan |
10/31/2008 5:45:49 PM |
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Need to back out on Saturday morning tri and the IAC got free help on my studio. MIght do one on sunday? interested let me know! |
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10/31/2008 5:45:22 PM |
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Halloween Party tonight! Come over between 6 and 9 for tricks, treats, and goodies to eats! |
Erin |
10/31/2008 12:15:06 PM |
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Tempted, tempted, very tempted. Thursday is a moderate run, swim drills, and weight day for me, but a short fixed-gear ride wouldn't be amiss, would it? Mondays also would be great for that, a rest-day spin. Now I gotta go count teeth, and hammer out old cotter pins... |
crankcrankcrank |
10/30/2008 7:00:58 PM |
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RGrouch - You're very close! I actually had to calculate it for you: 68.6. Wanna go next Thursday? |
Ron |
10/30/2008 6:21:32 PM |
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Ronnie Baby! You Rock!! What gear you running? 67 ? |
Retrogrouch |
10/30/2008 9:11:46 AM |
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Fixed gear ride starting at the high school at 2:40 today if anyone is interested. You can ride your gears if you're willing to go slow on the descents! |
Ron |
10/30/2008 6:19:52 AM |
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Dan, I would be interested sometime. May need to heal some minor injuries first... Logistics? |
k |
10/29/2008 9:50:52 AM |
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Erin, I would love the recipe. krisweels@gmail.com |
kristan |
10/29/2008 9:41:38 AM |
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Perfect! a warmth of the day ride. see you there. |
kristan |
10/29/2008 9:41:07 AM |
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Thanks everyone for all your feedback on the Putney Woods Scramble. I made a version of the event map with the trail names added. I don't have permission from my club to post it on the web yet but if anyone is interested in receiving the map by e-mail (as a color .pdf file), send me a note at cusworth@chem.washington.edu. |
Bill |
10/29/2008 2:27:38 AM |
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Anybody want to meet at IAC 9am Saturday10/01 and do a all health club Tri? |
Dan |
10/28/2008 12:07:50 PM |
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That kale salad is really great. I'm making it for Thanksgiving, if I can find the recipe. Erin, I think you should have Matt make a section here to post various healthy recipes. |
Arlene |
10/27/2008 9:14:06 PM |
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Ok, folks. Halloween is on Friday and we will be hosting our annual get together to celebrate the tricks or treats of All Hallows' Eve. Stop by for a bite or to warm up or a bathroom break or linger for a view of the costumes of night. We will have kale salad, vegetarian and gluten free soup (love all my food intolerant friends) plus other snack foods and drinks. So come as you are or your alter ego or your favorite frozen food or ......see you Friday! Recommend parking at WICA parking lot. |
The Simms |
10/26/2008 11:28:45 PM |
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Patrick and I did the Pumpkin Push last Saturday, representing strong in the 60 + age group. Coming into the finish, my heart rate got up to 181 - 4 ticks from the highest I've ever seen it. Nice to know the RPM's are still there. The hill at 1.5 miles eliminated any thought of a PR, but never the less, Patrick and I both had respectable times. I met two young women on the ferry (Maurin and Lindsey), who were headed to the race and new to Whidbey. I encouraged them to come do the Sunday run the following week and sent them the DSR website. |
Frazer |
10/26/2008 10:26:59 PM |
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Thanks Peter and Matt for dragging me along this AM. Peter, if mapmyrun can be trusted, we were running nearly a 7:33 pace southbound, but averaged 8:15 on the way back, including breaks. |
*B |
10/26/2008 1:44:08 PM |
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Thanks for the great trail run today everyone. This warm weather has ripened a lot of the grapes. I'm out of town all week, but please stop by and harvest. No need to call ahead. Just park on Meinhold and walk through the field to the vineyard. Bring nippers to cut bunches. |
Pat B. |
10/26/2008 10:55:15 AM |
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If anyone has, or know of someone who has, a trailer bike they're no longer using, we would love to buy one. Thanks. |
Brian and Megan |
10/26/2008 10:26:56 AM |
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If anyone is up for a road ride today, as in early afternoon/late morning, please post a reply, and we can figure it out on the forum. |
Brian |
10/26/2008 8:37:47 AM |
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I will start at Keller. See you. |
kristan |
10/26/2008 8:05:32 AM |
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We plan to run from Goldsmith at 8:45 Sunday. Will run toward Keller. Meet you there... |
Ron and Gretchen |
10/25/2008 10:42:46 PM |
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Sunday runners...I will not be on the run. Somebody post one if there is one. |
Erin |
10/25/2008 5:34:35 PM |
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Bill, sorry to be delayed in my thanks! I had a great time. Thanks for all of the effort to put it together. Let us know if you need any help next time! |
kristan |
10/24/2008 10:46:10 PM |
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Plan on riding at 8:30 am, flat route. Arlene will be coming for her first group ride since her surgery! |
erin |
10/24/2008 6:29:34 PM |
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I will be riding about 10:30, after a haircut. Call me at 425-941-4586 if you would like to join up! |
david welton |
10/24/2008 8:36:25 AM |
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Bill, is an electronic copy of the map used last Sat. available. I hear you did a really nice job with it and I've been looking for a good topo of Putney for a long time. |
Jeff |
10/24/2008 8:22:07 AM |
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Bill and Heidi, thank you and it was great meeting the other Heidi, I too had a great time it was fun running with you Arlene and to see you out there and getting caught up, the day was beautiful, maybe we could have done better if we looked at the white paper more to know we had to go off the trial in some instances, way off the trails to find the flags, we were having fun talking and looking down so we didn't trip weprobably ran by all of them at least once. Oh well now we know what orienteering is all about, it's outside the trails. When we saw a couple of guys trail blazing thur the woods, we started wondering what that was all about. Thanks again, We will do better next time. |
kelly |
10/23/2008 8:08:23 AM |
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Bill, It was great fun and a gorgeous day, though you don't get credit for that!, I was so happy to be out running with friends in the woods for the first time in months. There is a good deal of satisfaction in sticking your finger chip thingy in the checkpoint "belly button" and getting the beep. I want to thank Kelly and Heidi for letting me tag along with them. Thanks again, Bill. |
Arlene |
10/22/2008 9:59:51 PM |
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Bill - fantastically fun event. Ron and I had a great time and are looking forward this spring. We will bring friends! |
Ron and Gretchen |
10/22/2008 9:01:19 PM |
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I'M NOT COMPLAINING. Really I'm not. It was loads of fun, and a real mental stretch. On #44 one leg sank into a bottomless? pit when the log I expected to fail did, due to wet rot, and on #45, in the mess leftover from logging, many of the downed and overgrown branches spanning rocks and logs gave way under my weight, due to dry rot. Again, expected, and not a big deal. Home court advantage, and all that. I'm ready for another! |
Brandon |
10/22/2008 1:55:41 PM |
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Brandon, I would be curious to know what route you took and where you went through the rotted branched part. Compared to standard orienteering events, I tried to put checkpoints in mostly friendly locations as I hate running through thick forest myself but it's really hard to avoid and I wanted to have a few off-trail points to make it interesting for the experienced orienteers. |
Bill |
10/22/2008 11:15:05 AM |
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I wanted to thank everyone who showed up at the Putney Woods Scramble on Saturday. It was fun seeing a lot familiar faces try orienteering for the first time. The results are now posted on the www.cascadeoc.org website - click on the preliminary results page. I want to apologize for the results that were botched at the event. We were using unfriendly software that didn't handle groups well and the main printer wasn't working but I think I got it all fixed in the posted results. Considering that this was the first orienteering event for most of you, your results were quite impressive! The top 3 orienteers in the state were present and took the top 3 spots as expected but only 10 pts behind #3 was the team of Brandon & Kristin (4th overall, 1st mixed team), followed closely by Challis & Ed (7th overall, 2nd mixed team), and Ron & Gretchen (8th overall, 3rd mixed team). Pam & Frank finished as 5th mixed team and probably would have finished higher had they not spent some time exploring an area "off the map". Other Down Sound Racers present were Lynn & Blake, Kelly, Arlene, and Heidi Hammer. I'm hoping to put on another event in April of next year. If you have any suggestions or comments that you want to make back channel my e-mail address is 'cusworth@chem.washington.edu'. |
Bill C |
10/22/2008 10:49:08 AM |
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Belated thanks to Heidi and Bill for bringing the trail scramble thingy to us. It was very fun, except for the wading through years-old rotted branches part. But I get that's part of the shtick, and look forward to the next one. |
*B |
10/21/2008 4:28:34 PM |
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Yes, Happy Birthday Peter! Should have had a birthday sign for you! Thanks for bringing the warm jackets for us runners! |
Erin |
10/19/2008 9:46:45 PM |
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Ditto |
another local yokel |
10/19/2008 7:56:30 PM |
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Many Happy Returns of the Day to Mr. Oakley, and congrats to him and Linda for having a garage empty of windows. Best cheesecake ever, in spite of the goats. |
local yokel |
10/19/2008 3:56:34 PM |
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Bike Ride: Noon-fifteen Bayview [last minute late riser posting] |
Brandon |
10/19/2008 11:11:50 AM |
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oops -- forgot about the sign waving (thanks for the reminder, Erin). How about a second wave road ride of sign wavers around mid-morning? Besides feeling good about our small bit of public service, we will ride warmer and drier! |
jb |
10/19/2008 7:35:09 AM |
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I know there is a bike ride from my house tomorrow but I plan on running to Bayview to wave signs. It is a little over 4 miles from my house. Plan to run home part of the way so I am back at 1030 for the babysitter. |
Erin |
10/18/2008 7:58:02 PM |
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There is really only one ride from Simm's on Sunday at 8:30. Sorry I accidentally hit the <return> button in the middle of typing the posting. |
Ron |
10/18/2008 4:49:39 PM |
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Awesome orienteering event this morning. Thanks Bill and Heidi for pulling it all together. Congratulations to Brandon and Kristan for top local placing. There is talk of doing it again in the spring. Put it on your 2009 race calendar! |
Ron and Gretchen |
10/18/2008 4:43:56 PM |
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post-work party, post-scramble, post-soccer, heat-of-the-day bike ride...posted |
Julie |
10/18/2008 8:13:29 AM |
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Is there a ride before the scramble???? |
kelly |
10/17/2008 9:04:03 PM |
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Another fun race coming up - Skagit Runner's Fowl Fun Run. Nov 8, 1000 start. Flat, fast, 10K USATF certified course as well as a 2 mile run/walk. At the fairgrounds in south Mount Vernon. Pumkin pie after the race, turkey give-a-ways, family fun! Check it out at skagitrunners.org. Your event planner is back on the job! |
Arlene |
10/17/2008 12:16:01 PM |
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Reminder: Putney Woods Forest Scramble tomorrow, registration 9:30-10:30, start at 11am at the Putney Woods parking lot. Entry fee $10. Details in the "Races" section. |
Bill |
10/17/2008 11:36:16 AM |
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Frazer, I ran the Mt. Erie race (trail version of course) once about 10 years ago and it was fun! It was a well run event and I've always wanted to go back and try it again. However, I see that it conflicts this year with the orienteering event that I'm putting on tomorrow at Putney Woods. |
Bill |
10/17/2008 11:18:03 AM |
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CRC sign waving posted under EVENTS for Sunday. New day, time, and location. |
Peter |
10/15/2008 10:09:02 PM |
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Saw this posting on the NW Runner race calendar. Hmmm, looks Interesting: "Mt Erie Road 3.6 mile and trail 2.5 mile run. Anacortes, 9 a.m. check in, 10 a.m. run. Choose between road or trail to run up the summit of Mt. Erie. 1200' elevation gain, incredibel views (360) 293-1918, www.cityofanacortes.org/parks.asp. " (Here'a cut and past from their website): "This annual event will be held on Saturday, October 18 at 10:00 (check-in begins at 9:00 am) and will be sure to test the endurance and stamina of anyone willing to take the challenge. Runners jog up to the summit of Mt. Erie, with an elevation gain of 1,213 ft. All participants are required to check-in and get pre-race instructions at Mt. Erie Elementary (41st & M Avenue). The fee is $15 w/shirt, $8 w/o shirt. Participants must preregister by Friday, October 5 to guarantee they receive their shirt by event day. Trophies and a prize raffle will be held after the run! A map of the course route can be obtained at http://www.cityofanacortes.org/Parks/events.htm or call 360-293-1918 for more information" |
Frazer |
10/15/2008 10:03:21 PM |
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In preparation for next year's end-of-season (and start-of-season) swim, I am looking at neoprene caps. Any one care to share preferences? Velcro chin strap? What thickness of neoprene? Am looking at the De Soto swim cap (just because I have a DS wetsuit) It is made of 3 mm neoprene. Chin strap is attached - no velcro. Thanks~ |
Arlene |
10/14/2008 8:18:08 AM |
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Matt has forgotten to mention is that he too braved the frigid waters of Goss Lake for the last official night swim. I wouldn't have been out there without him. The best part was hearing the people way off on the shore talking about how crazy we were. It felt a little crazy. Next year we all go. See you there. |
Gretchen |
10/14/2008 7:28:04 AM |
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Every once in a while I think to myself "what defines the Down Sound Racing ethic?" And it's never long before I'm shown the light. As in, the past 24 hours when I had two DSR moments. First, Gretchen, not in a warm house cozied up on the couch with a cup of tea and a book or a Rachmaninov CD, but treading water in the middle of a frigid Goss Lake at in the pitch dark on a moonless Sunday night, wiping the ice fog out of her goggles in order that she might better pick up the faint lights on the distant shore. Then tonight, in fading light walking off the ferry into the teeth of a cold rain, watching P. Oakley vacantly stare down the drivers of not one, not two, but three warm, dry buses as he in true cyclocross style hopped on the Surly and attacked the two-mile hill facing him on the first segment of his way home. In a word? Represent. |
Matt |
10/14/2008 12:22:14 AM |
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Yosemite sam was held to task last night by his ...er ...wife. she reminded yo sam that he has been working his dingy dang ass off the last few weeks, and ..."now is not a good time to get sick" boy did I feel small. I thought bouts youse guys while I was sipping my whiskey. dang , if der werent a big smile on my face. warm and sheltered. none of dat Donner party stuff for me, yeseree! |
Yosemite Sam |
10/13/2008 12:10:56 PM |
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Waited for hours. Where were ya Yosemite Sam? Next year perhaps? |
Gretchen and Matt the only bravehearted! |
10/12/2008 8:34:20 PM |
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Well, this takes the last swim to whole new dimension Gretchen! Kelly, Arlene, Shila, and I took the plunge yesterday and it was a beautiful thing. FYI to all. I have lots of good apples that need to be harvested. Also, there's a tub of purple bearded iris down by my black box. All free for the taking. That pair of new Brooks race flats are in the black box hed also waiting for a new home. (Womens 8+ they run small) |
Pa B. |
10/12/2008 11:09:00 AM |
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That was burrtastic!!!!!Thanks so much for being there Arlene and Patricia and Sheila, you held me accountable, it was way fun. It was great to see you ms Arlene. |
kelly |
10/11/2008 5:32:04 PM |
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dang , if that aint de dangest idee Ive efer heerd! I'm in-
see you all at de ox pond. |
yosemite sam |
10/11/2008 4:08:32 PM |
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The temptation maybe to say "no" or "you're crazy" but this is something that we must do - the final hurrah so to speak. So, come one, come all to Goss Lake Public Landing at 7 PM Sunday night for the last night swim of the season. If you haven't been swimming in the dark, you have not truly lived. This is a must do. Please bring your blinky waterproof lights and any extras you might have to share, wetsuits and multiple swim caps. Let's do this thing! |
Gretchen |
10/11/2008 2:26:32 PM |
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Live Ironman video coverage right now: http://ironman.com/events/ironman/worldchampionship/?show=coverage |
Ron |
10/11/2008 2:20:39 PM |
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Yep - 8 AM |
gretchen |
10/11/2008 7:22:53 AM |
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Hi Gretchen, is this an 8 am road ride? |
david welton |
10/11/2008 6:36:15 AM |
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I am planning to be there, Pat. I did not get to swim in Goss Lake this summer, so I am really looking forward to even a short swim there. I may start out earlier to get around the lake cuz my running is a walk/run yet. The back surgeon gave me her blessing today to do anything I could except golf and lift more than 100lbs. It is twisting and lifting that are bad for your intervertebral disks, NOT running. (Also heredity is an issue...) She had no problem with my goal to do Chuckanut again. I guess that's good.... |
Arlene |
10/10/2008 11:09:18 PM |
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Last gasp swim of the season tomorrow @ Goss Lake. Not sure of the temp today but it was still 60+ earlier in the week. The plan is to run a couple of laps around the lake to warm up starting 2:30, then dive in about 3pm. |
pat b. |
10/10/2008 5:32:17 PM |
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Tomorrow, Saturday "heat of the day"ride from Freeland Park @1:15 |
blake |
10/10/2008 2:21:28 PM |
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And speaking of waving signs, the nex session is Sat morn. See "training events" for details. New locations. |
Peter |
10/9/2008 9:48:19 PM |
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Thanks to all for waving Community Recreation Center signs tonight. It is much appreciated! |
Gretchen |
10/9/2008 8:50:03 PM |
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Swimming boring? NEVER, be it pool or lake.
It so nice to be weightless. So sensuous to move through the water like a fish (even as an uncoordinated fish). And, as you get older, its relatively easy to improve your times just by improving your technique. Also, so many different drills to play with that you can spend an hour in the pool and every length can be different a different experience.
Now, as for Master's workouts, those can be a real pain! Kristi and Kathy are so mean! They actually expect us to work hard. Not sure why I keep coming week after week. Maybe its just to see all the friends I've made (including Kristi and Kathy).
The one big drawback with swimming is that the scenery is just not as nice as that which runners and bikers enjoy.
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Jeff |
10/9/2008 9:30:49 AM |
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Wed nites are taken for me already, or I would have been there years ago! I just might show up some middle of the night, or morning, or whatever one calls 5AM!! Thanks for the invites though, you are all SO nice (-: |
Arlene |
10/8/2008 9:22:50 PM |
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okay. maybe not nicer. but certainly shorter. |
k |
10/8/2008 2:44:57 PM |
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One would have to be *very* nice, to be nicer than Kristi. |
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10/8/2008 1:18:26 PM |
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Just for YOU Arlene, we've got a Wednesday evening, 6:30-7:30 masters workout. And would LOVE for you to join us. I run the wednesday evening workout and am MUCH nicer than Kristi in the AM :) |
Kathy |
10/8/2008 12:04:11 PM |
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Kristi, I am certain you are right. Is it still at 5AM though? That's the kicker... I'm much more likely to close the pool down in the evening (-: Still I might show up some morning... |
Arlene |
10/8/2008 8:54:12 AM |
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I beg to differ Arlene. Pool swimming can be very boring if you go at it alone. I promise you if you try swimming with Masters you will get a great workout and the time will fly by. Swimming with others, interval triaining, focusing on technique and mixing the strokes up will not only make you a better swimmer it can be a ton of fun. Come and try it anytime! |
Kristi Eager |
10/8/2008 8:39:26 AM |
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We are planning the first Community Recreation Center (CRC) sign waving session for this Thursday at 5pm to 6:30pm.
We'll wave the signs at commuters as they come off of the ferry.
Meet at the commercial building on the right on Hwy 525 as one comes up from the
ferry dock. It was most recently a hot-tub company, and up until a few years ago
it was the original location for Saucy's Pizza. I think the hot-tub sign is still there above the roof.
The building is across the highway from Simmons Garage and the
Clinton Progressive Hall.
Bring a yard sign to wave or make a sign. I'll have a few extra signs if you
don't have one of your own.
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Peter |
10/7/2008 9:16:40 PM |
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Cool! Swimming at the pool is way boring. Which reminds me - has anyone any experience with the water-proof cases and headphones for iPods? They're a little pricey, but I could make a case for needing it for my back rehab. Maybe it would even be tax deductable... |
Arlene |
10/7/2008 9:01:36 PM |
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Sheila and I are testing the waters at 3pm today Goss Lake. Come join if you can Kelly et al. We'll go again this weekend so you won't miss out Arlene! |
Pat B. |
10/7/2008 12:11:10 PM |
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Yes, I am in, let me know!!!!!!!! |
kelly |
10/6/2008 5:52:10 PM |
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The weekend weather is lookin' good - some sun and high 50's forecast. Would Sat, or Sun afternoon work, Pat? I'd be up for a quick swim! Woo Hoo! I haven't been able to do anything crazy all summer, but I'm ready now! |
Arlene |
10/6/2008 5:35:33 PM |
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Water temp is still holding @ 62 Goss Lake. Who's up for a season ender swim?? Yes!! DSR chicks rule the roost. Congrats Rosie. |
Pat B. |
10/6/2008 5:24:27 PM |
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Ditto! Those DSR girls are rockin'! |
Arlene |
10/5/2008 10:14:13 PM |
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Happy birthday, Kelly! And Rosie, good job at the Portland marathon!! |
kristan |
10/5/2008 5:42:50 PM |
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Happy Birthday Kelly! Hope you are having a wonderful day. And big congrats to Rosie for a 5 minute PR in Portland. Nice job! |
p |
10/5/2008 12:56:59 PM |
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Thank you all for your well wishes...age up no not yet another few years!!!!! We are out for a hike today. Thanks again! |
kelly |
10/5/2008 11:30:06 AM |
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I missed a megnbri ride and on Kelly's birthday! Happy birthday to Kelly!!! How about a birthday recovery ride tomorrow morning? |
jb |
10/5/2008 11:10:28 AM |
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Hey Kelly! Did you age group up? FYI Spedy Reedy's rental wet suit sale is next Sat. Can anyone use a pair of near new Brooks racing flats? Should work if you normally wear a size 8.
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10/5/2008 7:38:47 AM |
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Kelly's birthday is Sunday...saw her at the Star Store today looking like a STAR! Happy Birthday, Chickie! |
Erin |
10/4/2008 8:02:31 PM |
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Road ride tomorrow, weather permitting, at 9:00 a.m. Meet at Bayview? Langley? We're open, but if nobody has a preference we'll be at Bayview. |
Brian and Megan |
10/4/2008 6:54:41 PM |
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Pam, I would love to see/try it! |
kristan |
10/4/2008 5:34:20 PM |
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Free full wetsuit--Orca Size 5. Wearing out in the shoulders but in great condition otherwise. Might be repairable, might not. |
Pam |
10/4/2008 4:30:17 PM |
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We do believe it is Kelly's birthday today. Many happy returns of the day! Enjoy... |
Gretchen and Ron |
10/4/2008 2:06:17 PM |
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Swim anyone at IAC? 1pm, family/lap swim starts at 1:30. |
kristan |
10/4/2008 10:26:05 AM |
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All this rain means a run in the woods in the early AM fog and gloom is in order. Keller Rd. at 7A. Loop through there nice and easy. Be there or be square. |
Matt |
10/3/2008 9:17:27 PM |
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Hey Erin, I'll ride in the rain. And Gretchen might go too. |
Ron |
10/3/2008 8:27:15 PM |
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Ohboyagroupride!!! I will be there!! |
david welton |
10/3/2008 6:30:53 PM |
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Anyone up for a ride in the am, perhaps in the rain? 8:45 from Simms. |
Erin |
10/3/2008 5:57:24 PM |
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They no longer have minis that are currently operational. |
Ed |
10/3/2008 5:50:54 PM |
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There is one other DSR member who has in the past (I don't know if it is still there) had a vintage Austin Mini, and the members spouse builds bikes and recently got a new mt. bike..... |
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10/3/2008 2:10:33 PM |
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it was not pat b. It was a classic mini, the size of a clown car. The bike was almost as tall. and definitely wider. |
david welton |
10/3/2008 11:06:21 AM |
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...and who owns the most Mini's on Whidbey? I wonder, could there be a DSR connection???? |
Bobo |
10/3/2008 10:50:43 AM |
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I wish you all could have seen this- a vintage Austin Mini, a very tiny car, had a very large mountain bike perched on the rear hatch. The mount was loose. The driver cornered hard onto Scatchett Head from Bailey Road, and the bike swung out to the right, tipping the car onto its right sided wheels!!! |
david welton |
10/3/2008 9:00:07 AM |
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Arlene,
We will have free beginner instruction available right before the start. Most of the markers will be on trails so no experience is necessary to participate. I would encourage you to just try it! But if you still only want to volunteer, there is a volunteer link next to the events listing on the webpage: http://www.cascadeoc.org/ |
Bill |
10/1/2008 2:47:58 PM |
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Ed,
(sorry for the slow response) We decided not to allow mtn bikes for the Putney Woods Scramble for safety reasons. I am expecting about 100 participants and I am already worried about everyone squeezing onto the trail of Wild Fell from the parking lot at the start. Allowing mtn bikes would just make it more chaotic. Also, there will be markers in the Mistletoe section west of Lone Lake which means crossing a busy road which is more of a concern for bikes. Maybe in the future we'll have a special mtn bike event. |
Bill |
10/1/2008 2:42:14 PM |
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FRAZER - Can't find your # for some reason. Call me when you are free for a couple of minutes. Thanks. 206-769-3563 cell |
Bob R |
9/29/2008 4:33:06 PM |
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Huge thanks to all of you for the amazing surprise birthday extravaganza. I feel a little like the Bill Murray character in Ground Hogs Day --I keep waking up to a new day filled with yet another birthday celebration. I feel extremely lucky to have more than 50 wonderful people to spend an afternoon doing some of my favorite activities: playing games and eating pie -- while sportiing a handsome gray hairdo!! Thanks to Frank, Brooke and Erin for the late nights sorting out all the many details. You orchestrated a great event--might have to make it a tradition. |
humble p |
9/29/2008 11:54:02 AM |
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Be careful with newly paved roads, the grates are 4-6 inches below road bed, with very steep dropoffs. Be very careful if you ride at 7AM, they are hard to see!! |
david welton |
9/29/2008 8:49:12 AM |
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DSRians... Please join us (Racicot's) for our annual Cider Press & Potluck this Sunday (October 5th)!
We’ll be pressing most of the day, so feel free to join us anytime after 1 pm. We’ll have a potluck dinner around 4pm. We’ll try to provide jugs for taking cider home but please bring a clean milk jug (we have new lids for plastic milk containers) or jar if you have one. And of course, feel free to bring apples from your trees to press! Let’s hope for good weather! Happy Harvest and hope to see you on the 5th! Feel free to email me if you have questions or need directions to our house. aaronr (at) z-pulley.com
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Aaron |
9/28/2008 11:40:55 PM |
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Thanks Erin and Frank (and everyone else) for such a great day yesterday. For trying to help keep our minds young while our bodies struggle to tag along. Several new sore spots today. Hopefully there will be more events like that in the future. The kids had a great time, too. Happy birthday again Pam, I'm glad we got to share it with you. The bar has been set high, thanks a lot Frank! |
Brian |
9/28/2008 9:20:45 AM |
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Dan, we were told that it will be in Tuscaloosa Alabama, but they haven't published the date. yet. It will be there for the next two years. Kurt, Bob T, and I have been talking about going, that is if we can qualify and if any of us can afford the air fare a year from now. |
Frazer |
9/27/2008 9:43:06 PM |
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Frazer, do you happen to know where tri nationals are located in 2009? Are they back Hagg Lake? |
Dan (Muk) |
9/27/2008 9:18:58 PM |
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After scanning the results from Team DSR at Nationals, I was struck by several interesting observations. (1) This race drew a more even distribution of athletes from across the country. (2) Even though there were fewer participants (890) this year, the competition was significantly tougher. Ron ranked 23rd in his age group, which doesn’t sound impressive, however, Kendall Townsend, who is probably the best triathlete from Wa state in his age group ranked only 13th. Bob Thome was a minute faster this year but ranked 29th compared to 22nd last year in the same age group. Both of them had, not just good races, but great races, against the best in the country. I want to give them proper recognition for their outstanding achievements and great results from a year of hard training. You guys are studs! |
Frazer |
9/27/2008 8:26:45 PM |
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Thank you Frank and Erin for putting together this fun event today. It was nice to actually play with you all. And thanks Pam for being the inspiration that brought us all together and for your coolness about being the center of attention. |
Frazer |
9/27/2008 8:24:11 PM |
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Happy birthday Jack Lalanne! 94 years old yesterday and still fit and going strong. I don't know how often he checks this website but we ARE his legacy. A quote "Exercise is King, nutrition is Queen, put them together and you've got a kingdom". You all know who he is, of course. |
Kurt J |
9/27/2008 10:19:23 AM |
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Shortish road ride at noon today meeting in Langley at 6th St. & Al Anderson Rd, near Simms Haus. |
Brian |
9/27/2008 9:53:59 AM |
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It sounds really fun, but I am "directionally-challenged". Though I think I'd eventually find my way out of Putney and Saratoga Woods.... Where can a newbie learn about this? Would someone slow let me tag along? Or can I volunteer to help, and learn how it works? |
Arlene |
9/26/2008 9:29:04 PM |
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Bill, That is awesome! Everyone must attend. This will be great fun. |
Ron |
9/26/2008 7:39:30 AM |
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Bill, are mtn. bikes allowed? |
Ed |
9/25/2008 9:10:11 PM |
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Hey everyone, I am putting on an orienteering event at Putney and Saratoga Woods on Saturday, October 18 at 11am. It will be a 90 minute score format similar to the Street Scrambles and Seattle Night and Day that some of you have done before. The cost is $10 for adults and $5 for kids (includes timing chip). I put the details in the "Races" section of the DSR website under the event name "Putney Woods Forest Scramble" (basically the same info. that will appear in the Whidbey Marketplace). |
Bill Cusworth |
9/25/2008 4:08:56 PM |
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Groupies, we need to "bring it on home" for the CRC campaign. See following message from Andy McRae ...You are cordially invited to attend a meeting on Sunday, September 28th at 6:30pm in the ‘old building’ at Trinity Lutheran Church to educate yourself on the Community Recreation Center and the campaign to pass the Parks and Recreation District Bond measure that will be on the November ballot. YOUR HELP is NEEDED!! There are only 3 weeks left before ballots are mailed out and now is the time to be informed and educated about this topic. The meeting will focus on distributing education materials and getting the word out to the most voters as possible. There will also be a question and answer period and a social meet and greet at the end to join forces to accomplish our goal. This will most likely be the LAST meeting of the Citizens For CRC as the election is upon us. Please view the website to see some of the work that has been done! www.yescrc.org
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Erin |
9/23/2008 12:15:45 PM |
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Heartfelt thanks to all for making my birthday one i just may be able to remember now that i am too old to remember anything. Especially loved the run through the woods (beautifully orchestrated by Matt, Erin and Rosie) and the scrumptious pancakes at Volbrechts. As Phoebe would say: "DSR rocks!" |
p |
9/23/2008 9:47:02 AM |
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don't have time to post the TT in events, but I will be there to time, if anyone shows up. K? k! |
B |
9/23/2008 9:05:34 AM |
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hey Pam, no matter what age group, you make MY top-three every time. |
secret fan |
9/23/2008 8:34:54 AM |
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So one of the cool things about Nationals, Pam, and everyone else who is getting older every year, is that if you stay for the awards ceremony, you get to see the top ten people in every age group. And it validates what most of us have observed in ourselves and our DSR friends, that training year-round and training to race, dramatically changes the rules of the aging process, or rather the rules that we were taught to believe. Because you see people in their 50’s, 60’s, and 70’s that are “youthful”. They think, act, and look youthful. I don’t think it’s because they are particularly different from other people (OK, some of them definitely are), but the main thing that sets them apart from the general population is that they decided to make training a major part of their lifestyle. And when you’re over 50, whoa, that makes a HUGE difference. So Pam, welcome to a new age group. Enjoy yourself! |
Frazer |
9/22/2008 9:27:30 PM |
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Happy Birthday Pamarama!! Hope you had a great one! |
Heidi |
9/22/2008 9:27:14 PM |
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I forgot to mention how much we missed you and the family Challis. It's always even better when you're there, and I'm so sorry you weren't able to make it. |
Pat B. |
9/22/2008 2:34:29 PM |
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If there ever was an appropriate time to use the phrase "You're only getting better" it's now and for you Pam. I'm also sorry to have missed your celebratory run. I didn't get home until late yesterday. It was so much fun to have a contingent at Nationals. The cheering section was exceptional thanks to Brandon, Kristan, Lynn and the entire Volbrecht crew. I'm very proud to be part of this group. My times were a lot slower than last year, but all of you help me understand that it doesn't matter, and I appreciate that more than you all know. Group hug.xoxo
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Pat B. |
9/22/2008 1:49:15 PM |
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Huge congratulations to all DSR athletes, but especially the National contenders. Speaking of amazing athletes, there are incredible photos of athletes at the Paranormal Olympics in Beijing on Sports Illustrated.http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/multimedia/photo_gallery/0809/oly.beijing.paralympics/content.1.html
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Krista |
9/22/2008 10:51:13 AM |
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Happy birthday Pam!
And a big thanks to everyone who went to cheer us on at Nationals. I heard a lot of voices calling out my name, I think I even heard Ron before his race. It is a big charge to hear your voices come out of the crowd. This event was so fun. The venue was challenging as befits the nationals and it was well run. Racing doesn't get any better than that.
I'm sorry Challis missed it, but her time will come. |
Kurt J |
9/22/2008 9:12:49 AM |
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We wish you many happy returns...how about another 50 :) |
stringers |
9/22/2008 8:16:43 AM |
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hAPPY BIRTHDAY PAMELA!!!!!!YOU LOOK MARVELOUS. Have a great day with your family. We will swim tomorrow. hehehe |
kelly |
9/22/2008 7:47:26 AM |
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Everyone DID an incredible job racing. I learned from watching you all race! Transitions (Kurt ruled), Intensity, Concentration... What it takes to get to nationals. Impressive group. After the race, I headed to Hood River to check out ProMotion wetsuit factory and BRAGGED about all the DSR finishers... They were willing to sponsor "team DSR" (if we get organized and get back to them). They also sponsor individuals and were hinting that if anyone wanted to be sponsored by them, send them your resume!
At any rate, I got home late Saturday. I woke this morning to find I had missed Pam's pre-birthday run!
OH NO! Sorry I missed the run.
Happiest of Birthdays to you, Pam. Is today the official day? |
Kristan |
9/21/2008 7:36:07 PM |
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Congratulations to EVERYONE of you! You all inspire me to keep going out there and getting my training level back up there. |
Arlene |
9/21/2008 4:06:52 PM |
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OK, here's what I remember from the placing this morning. Everyone did a great job and agreed that it is one tough course. My apologies if I get any of this wrong: Our top finisher was Blake at #4 AG!! Then came Kurt J at #10AG, Frazer #17AG, Patricia#18AG, BobT at #29? AG and I was #23AG. We sure missed having Challis there (next year!) The race was very well organized and run. Lots of cool schwag. Thanks to the DSR supporters who traveled down - especially Brandon and Kristan. More stories to come... |
Ron |
9/20/2008 9:22:12 PM |
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that is daviD welton. I hate "davie" |
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9/19/2008 6:00:07 PM |
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Hi Pam and kelly. I will ride about that time, from Maxwelton beach.
Hope to see ya on the south side of 525! |
davie welton |
9/19/2008 5:59:28 PM |
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Yet another option: I will be rolling out of Langley at 7:15 to meet Kelly on Maxwelton near the High School. Local route, ending back at the High School in time to see the 5k go off. |
Pam |
9/19/2008 11:13:01 AM |
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Everyone not going to Nationals or the Cross Country Meet will be riding to Oak Harbor to watch Will play soccer at 10:30 then Alex at noon. Where is Grace playing?! Transport home available if needed. We roll out of Langley at 7AM via Bayview/Goss Lake to Freeland then Fish Road/Smuggler's Cove. Call me for more details (number in event details). good luck to all weekend competitors!! |
jb |
9/19/2008 10:37:30 AM |
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Everyone going to Nationals should be sure to see the two videos on the USAT web site explaining the race details. Thanks to everyone for your support and encouragement. |
blake |
9/18/2008 10:59:56 AM |
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I wish you all the best at Nationals!!!!
I know you will have all of us cheering you on victory and PR's!!!!!! |
kelly |
9/17/2008 4:40:33 PM |
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If anyone could use some inspiration this afternoon, consider stopping by (or even better, helping me!) at the middle school x-country invitational this afternoon. 21 schools are scheduled to attend, and for the 7th graders, this will be their first x-country race EVER. Most have no idea what they are in for, and their expressions at the line tell it all. First race goes off at 4:0, and the last race at 05:00. At the high school. |
rosie |
9/17/2008 12:48:09 PM |
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Neoprene Angel I meant. Too many glow sticks in a former life leave me unable to spell. |
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9/17/2008 12:14:29 PM |
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To the Neoprene Angle: We had a great moonlight swim last night, but without the glowsticks. Don't ya'll know the real word for them is chem sticks and drugs are chemicals. "This is your brain on glowsticks." We island types try to keep the drugs off our brains. Maybe those drugs under your caps account for the guy I see doing endless hill repeats when I'm stuck in the ferry line or those crazy hill runs I've heard about. Hmmm do those glow stick chemicals show up in a drug test? |
Anything to shave a minute |
9/17/2008 9:33:26 AM |
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Good luck at Nationals! May the energy be with you! |
Arlene |
9/17/2008 8:55:12 AM |
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wishing all those tryhaveletes success this coming weekend down at Nationals. remember ...swim, then ride, then run. good luck! I am counting on you! |
jimmy the greek |
9/17/2008 8:06:39 AM |
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Wishing everyone a great race at Nationals. I know you'll all do great! Wish I was going to be there to cheer you on... Hope you have the time of your life! Happy Racing!!! |
Heidi |
9/16/2008 10:23:47 PM |
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Let the well wishes begin!! Thanks Anne for starting us off! You all have trained hard and are ready to take on the rest of the nation in your age groups. What a fabulous opportunity. We are proud of you. |
Erin |
9/16/2008 7:38:39 PM |
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Hi Anne!
We miss you! |
Heidi |
9/16/2008 2:45:38 PM |
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I would like to extend my best wishes for a great race at Age Group Nationals to everyone I have met in the past-Challis, Blake, Kurt, Frazer, Pat and Bob-may you all have a safe and fast race-I will be thinking of you that day and remembering what fun we had last year and the time spent in the past training together. Although, I am a "DSR adjunct"-living too far away to be a part of your daily community-I LOVED getting to know you all, racing with you, and hearing of your adventures. I will always consider all of you as great friends and racers. Go kick some serious butt !!!!!! Represent!!!! See you at future races. |
Anne in Roy |
9/16/2008 10:58:30 AM |
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What a day! Might as well take advantage of it. Time Trial today. The few stalwarts showing up are still posting PRs. |
Brandon |
9/16/2008 9:45:54 AM |
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oh, CROSS COUNTRY invitational. in case it didn't become obvious with discussion of '5k' and 'races... ' at the highschool. On Maxwelton. near the site of the future community recreation center. right. |
kathy |
9/16/2008 8:55:51 AM |
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S. Whidbey invitational is this weekend, Saturday, and we need course marshals and finish line chute help. If you're not headed to nationals this weekend, please consider helping out the next generation of runners/athletes. It's a lot of fun to be on the volunteering side of a race! first race starts at 9:30 (community 5k), last race starts around 2:00. We'd need you there by 9:10. Please drop me a note if you can help out for any portion of the event: KatherinePRogers - at - hotmail - dot - com. Run the community 5k and then help! get in great tempo run AND support the next gen. Hope to see you there... |
Kathy |
9/16/2008 8:54:04 AM |
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We did our own moonlight swim here in Mukilteo tonight (Mon). We had six guys in wetsuits with halo shaped glowsticks under our caps. We looked rather alien, and had a couple gathered on the dock when we got out. I'm not sure they knew what to make of it. What a night for a swim. |
Neoprene angel |
9/15/2008 11:30:57 PM |
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Just got back from Goss Lake. Air temp 64degrees with full moon on the lake. Tomorrow, Tuesday, I'll start a beach fire at our lot about 7Pm and expect moonlight on the water for a swim by 8:45. |
blake |
9/15/2008 9:10:11 PM |
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chuckle of the day: Sheila and I were swimming yesterday at Goss Lake and a woman asked us if we were "SWEAT HOGS" Apparently she'd heard of our group. On another note, I have a Heloise type hint. I just got done glueing magnets to the backs of triathlon medals so I can actually use them for something. |
Pat B. |
9/13/2008 2:11:02 PM |
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Open swim startin 2PM Sunday @ Blake &Lynn's on Goss Lake. Looks like Monday or Tuesday the moon will be higher for a moonlight swim. Keep posted |
blake |
9/13/2008 1:04:53 PM |
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I will be riding from my house at 7 am headed out Brooks Hill Rd to meet Kelly coming from her house. Plan on 90 minute ride. More soccer games... |
erin |
9/12/2008 10:01:52 PM |
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I will be riding from my driveway at 8:30, Saturday am, need to get Grace to soccer fields by 10:15, so have to be back by 9:50 at the latest. Too bad Grace's game isn't in Coupeville, would love to join you Julie. |
Challis |
9/12/2008 7:54:19 PM |
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just posted a road ride for Saturday morning -- I'm leaving at 8AM in order to reach Coupeville by 10:30 for Alex's soccer game. I plan to drive home so that Gil can ride home. There's room for 3 extra bikes if anyone else wants to ride one way...or wait around and keep Gil company riding home. OK?! |
Julie B. |
9/12/2008 10:29:36 AM |
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Lynn, Thanks - I am very interested in your info. Am off the island, and back next week. I will get a hold of you. |
Arlene |
9/12/2008 1:00:05 AM |
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me again. McMenamin's takes reservations for lunch. Last year it was pretty crowded post race as you can imagine in a small town with a big race. Who wants their head counted for a reserved post race lunch table? email me,, ninja@whidbey.com by Sunday to assure yourself a seat. |
Pa B. |
9/11/2008 7:32:22 PM |
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Re: Nats...Is anyone else staying in Portland? If so are you willing to give me a ride to packet pick up and bike set up on Friday??
At least a bear is too big to get under your wheel unexpectedly. |
Pat B. |
9/11/2008 5:14:40 PM |
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One reason why I support the right to arm bears!
Dang envirovelopists! |
yosemite Sam |
9/11/2008 4:28:40 PM |
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Jim Litz of Montana was BICYCLING to work as a middle school teacher. He came over a rise at 25 mph, and T-boned a bear!!!
Fortunately the bear was as scared as he and scampered off over a hill. I read it on the internet. |
david welton |
9/11/2008 12:44:08 PM |
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For whatever reason, it looks like Ironman Canada has opened online general entry for a limited time. Now's your chance, get er done . . . http://www.ironman.ca/# |
Coach |
9/11/2008 10:14:51 AM |
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Signs will also be available at the childrens day, Sat at the park, 10-2, so you can pick them up there! |
Kathy |
9/11/2008 10:05:23 AM |
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Val, I've got your sign covered. I'll be in touch via email/phone today.
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Kathy |
9/11/2008 10:04:34 AM |
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Here is the quote for the day and it fits us to the tee."We don't stop playing because we grow old, we grow old because we stop playing" Isn't that a great statement. go play! |
kelly |
9/11/2008 9:41:45 AM |
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Erin, We'll take a sign too. I think we can do big (how big is big?) How do we get them? |
Val |
9/11/2008 9:07:39 AM |
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I do I do. Will neighbor deliver or I pick up? |
kelly |
9/11/2008 8:53:28 AM |
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Who want a Citzens for Rec Center sign in their yard?? Big, small...my neighbor has signs to be planted. |
Erin |
9/10/2008 11:04:42 PM |
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Arlene--It's Lynn using Blake's password. Just saw your post from 9/2 asking for info on strengthening your back. I researched and wrote an 80-page Dr Andrew Weil Special Report on Back Pain last year, and have lots of notes from talking to the experts around the country. If they would be helpful, they're yours. Top docs I talked to were Richard Deyo (then at UW, now at OHSU) and James Weinstein (Dartmouth). Both are big on exercise to prevent recurrence, a philosophy I thought would sit well with you. Heal quickly--I was at WGH when your were posting getting my appendix yanked, and missed your smiling face. |
Lynn |
9/10/2008 7:48:41 PM |
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Nevr a dull moment at DSR headquarters. I'm juat checking on the forum since arriving back on island. PR's, road rash, Lance alerts. I spent 5 hours in emergency in Portlnd due to siting too long and a suspected blood clot. (negative) from sitting too long. See, it's dangerous to sit! Just what we all suspected. I'm tinkering with taking the train to Portlnd Thur. and begging a ride Friday with my brother to set up for Nats so I cn ride back with A&P who are arriving Friday night. Can we set up a cell phone tree for those participating or supporting? email me fetch@whidbey.com 206-595-1846. Also, I'll be staying in Portland so car pool possibilities?? |
pat b. |
9/10/2008 1:28:06 PM |
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Nevr a dull moment at DSR headquarters. I'm juat checking on the forum since arriving back on island. PR's, road rash, Lance alerts. I spent 5 hours in emergency in Portlnd due to siting too long and a suspected blood clot. (negative) from sitting too long. See, it's dangerous to sit! Just what we all suspected. I'm tinkering with taking the train to Portlnd Thur. and begging a ride Friday with my brother to set up for Nats so I cn ride back with A&P who are arriving Friday night. Can we set up a cell phone tree for those participating or supporting? email me fetch@whidbey.com 206-595-1846. Also, I'll be staying in Portland so car pool possibilities?? |
pat b. |
9/10/2008 1:27:48 PM |
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Sher-I would like to find out more about your endless pool please-how can I contact you outside of this forum? (My # is 253-548-6748) THANKS!! |
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9/10/2008 10:53:30 AM |
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Hi all. I'm in the market for a used bike trailer. Anyone have one that they've outgrown/ don't use/ are ready to part with? With this weather, and preschool a mere 3 miles away, I've been hankerin' to be on my bike. Let me know. Thanks |
Val |
9/10/2008 8:29:20 AM |
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I waiting for Matt S. to make a comeback.I know he can do it. |
g. le mond |
9/9/2008 4:15:53 PM |
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Why doesn't this thing post itself, huh? Doesn't it know I'm busy? Another beautiful day for a time trial. I can't race, so I'll time. Lots of PRs lately, come add yours. |
Brandon |
9/9/2008 4:05:08 PM |
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Its official! Lance and I are making a comeback next year! http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=94436412&ft=1&f=1001 |
Arlene |
9/9/2008 2:53:34 PM |
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Mt Baker Hill Climb…
(http://www.norkarecreation.com/hcinfo.htm)
We came, we rode, we got our butts kicked. 4,300+ feet of climbing in 24.5 miles with riders that actually know what they are doing. It will go down as one of the hardest things either Brian or I have ever done. A couple of photos are posted here… man we were happy to be at the top.
(http://picasaweb.google.com/reprojected/MtBakerHillClimb2008)
Brian cranked a 1:55 and I almost got the police escort with a 2:10. One good thing is I dropped 6lbs in one day. Who’s in for next year
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Aaron |
9/8/2008 9:00:40 PM |
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Just testing if <a href="http://www.downsoundracing.com/Forum_test.asp"> Links </a> work in posts... |
Aaron |
9/8/2008 8:55:18 PM |
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Black Hills has always had some of the best competition in the state – the grand finally of the season, but now that it’s promoted by AA Sports, it’s gotten bigger and from the sounds of it, even tougher. Congratulations Kelly and Heidi on your great races and greatly improved times. You did very well against the best. I talked to the high school cross country coach, Doug Fulton, who is sending out a desperate plea for an assistant coach. The person he had lined up quit on him two days before practice started and Dean Hatt, who as always done it, quit due to medical issues. Contact Doug if you know anyone who can quickly jump into this position: 331-4885. |
Frazer |
9/8/2008 3:30:41 PM |
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Black Hills was a blast! It was definitely the official "warm-up" race for Nationals as everywhere you looked was sponsored tri suits and disk wheels.
Stiff competition, but it was fun to race amongst all the elite athletes. I was officialy disqaulified before the race even started due to a missing bar end plug on my headset... saftey issue, who knew? They were serioud sticklers about rules and saftey, lots of course marshalls. Overall race was great, was third woman out of the water (was in 1st. wave) , passed lot's of people on the hills, AND kept my timing chip thanks to Pat who gave me an Ironman Kona chip strap last year for Christmas.
Ended up 14 minutes faster than last year and had a great time with Kelly as usual! |
Heidi |
9/8/2008 1:32:02 PM |
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Rumor has it that Lance is coming out of retirement for another go at Le Tour. It's all over the news. You can check it out on www.velonews.com. Could be cool! |
Lancefan |
9/8/2008 1:02:05 PM |
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Black hills was fun the park is so nice to stay. The morning of the event a gal was warming up on the bike and was hit by a car, we don't have any news on how bad it was. Lets just say that the police/sherriff dept had our backs riding the route. I did good came in 6th in AG Heidi came in 10AG the results haven't come out yet but I know I improved in time especially the swim this year 23min last yr 28min. Pretty darm good run 50min last yr 54min.YEAH for me!!!!!!And Heidi YEAH for you too great race and sleeping partner once again and the list of stuff to bring next year. Heidi you need to tell about being DQed.hehehe |
kelly |
9/8/2008 8:56:39 AM |
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Great swim this morning! Thanks to my lane mates for the push! It is good to be back. |
Randi |
9/8/2008 8:43:22 AM |
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Swim @ Blake & Lynn's Wednesday 2PM.
Moonlight swim and beachfire Sunday if it looks like it's going to be clear. Stay tuned. |
blake |
9/8/2008 8:07:08 AM |
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It's official: 14' x 7' Endless Pool is again for sale. We bought it, but never installed this used pool that was used for only 6 mos. by an elderly woman who needed some water therapy. Russ and I dismantled it, moved it from Shelton and stored it for a year and a half. We are only looking to cover the initial cost, moving fees and storage. Just about every screw, bolt, etc. is accounted for. The only thing you need to buy is a new liner. $8,750/neg. Sad to see it go, but we're not keeping the house it was supposed to be installed in. |
Sher |
9/7/2008 6:59:12 PM |
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I plan to go to Nationals as a spectator. I will leave around 9pm Friday and stay at McMeneman's (once I confirm with R&G). I am happy to give a ride, share the room with anyone else who is so inclined. (Seats limited, VW beetle. Great gas mileage though) |
kristan |
9/7/2008 3:40:34 PM |
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Swim Goss Lake 4pm waters little cold, but it is so nice out! see you there |
Dan |
9/7/2008 1:26:27 PM |
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I plan to ride TT intervals from maxwelton beach to 525 from 8-10, tomorrow morning. Maybe a nice way to start a trail run or Mt bike ride! Hope to see ya there! What a nice ride this morning! |
david welton |
9/6/2008 8:15:49 PM |
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We have an extra room reserved at McMenemens the Friday night before Nationals. We aren't going to need it, so let me know if you want it. Otherwise I'm going to cancel the reservation this weekend. |
Ron |
9/5/2008 9:44:42 AM |
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Frazer, I hope not to soon I would love to see you rash and all. Pam the kids are back at school now we can play!!! yea |
kelly |
9/4/2008 8:10:41 AM |
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Arlene, thanks for thinking of me. I do like Black Hills. It's one of the best and normally I would be there, but this year I'm saving all my bullets for Nationals at Hagg Lake on the 20th. Got some unfinished business. Thank you Kristan for the persciption of Silver Sulfadiazine. I'd heard how it magically heals road rash, and it's true. This stuff is amazing. I may not have any scars to show off. |
Frazer |
9/3/2008 11:35:25 PM |
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Just got an email still advertising the Black Hills tri. They still have room. This race used to fill up weeks ahead. If anyone is interested - the weather is supposed to be great. Hey, Frazer, maybe you better just get right back on the horse - I know you like this one! www.racecenter.com/blackhills |
Arlene |
9/3/2008 9:25:49 PM |
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quick note to dear DSR friends: sad and moved at news of Barbara's passing - me too; come back soon Frazer! Count me in for the canopy? and finally, Betty Jo & I are getting married 10/4, and we did originally expect to invite you all to come play and celebrate with us on this special day, but we are now choosing to go with only immediate family - just join us in our celebration wherever the day finds you? [send wishes only, no gifts pls] |
Patrick |
9/3/2008 5:03:36 PM |
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Please tack this thought onto the ending of my previous posting, which was written too late at night. What I meant to say was that taking risks and suffering the unknown consequences is much better than living a safe life on the sofa and suffering the obvious consequence, which are much more destructive and painful than a few chipped teeth and scraped skin. And yes, a bike accident can result in death, as we recently heard, but life on the sofa leads to a predictable early death and a painful and unsatisfying life. Also, the reason why Kurt didn’t drive directly from Hillsboro to Beaverton (10 miles) rather than going back to Forest Grove and then back to Beaverton, was that the race directors, who had our bikes and wet suits, told him over the phone that they weren’t going to be home until late that night, so Kurt opted to drive me back to Forest Grove to find a motel. |
Frazer |
9/3/2008 10:30:03 AM |
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Frazer, Glad that you're okay! I think Dean Karnazes sums up your feelings best: "Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well-preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming: Wow - what a ride!" |
Dan (Mukside) |
9/3/2008 9:14:26 AM |
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Thank you Kurt, for taking good care of our buddy Fraz. |
Peter |
9/3/2008 8:42:39 AM |
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Here’s a recap of the Scoggins Valley Tri, at least what I can remember of it. First off, Kurt had a good race, 16th overall, including a 44.07 – 10K run, excellent considering the endless hills. I started out with a good swim and was having a pretty good bike until I hit a cone near T2, trying to slip my feet out of the shoes for a quick dismount – It’s a real time saver – yeah right. I now have a thorough understanding of the term “face plant”. It’s not the best way to stop yourself on a bike and makes for a very slow transition. It took about 30 minutes for my rattled brain to come back to reality. The two attractive young women in the aid car gave me the option of an expensive ride with them to the Hillsborough Hospital for stitches and a CT scan or a ride with Kurt, who had just showed up after crossing the finish line. Since I figured Kurt had too much time on his hands and nothing to do, I opted to ride with him. They told us we could leave our bikes, wet suits, etc, but had to be back before 3 pm. So off we went to Hillsborough 32 miles away. We were in the waiting room a long time and then finally I got taken in and probed and stitched, while Kurt waited, and then he came in and said he better get back to Hagg Lake before 3pm. Two hours later he came back (64 miles round trip) and said all our stuff had been taken to Beaverton. We got out of the hospital about 5pm and he takes me back to Forest Grove to a motel (20 miles), and then drives to Beaverton and back to my motel (60miles) and then heads on to Astoria (35 miles) because he has to work the next day at Willapa. So, because of my clumsy mistake, Kurt ended up driving 180 miles and spent about 9 hours. I would have been in big trouble if he hadn’t been there. “Kurt, thank you, I owe you a lot. I hope I can repay you. You’re a Saint!”
So, what I’m let with, besides a profound appreciation for Kurt’s acts of kindness, and a scabby face, is that being out there, reaching for the limits, is risky. It’s much safer to stay home and take it easy. But I’d rather chip some teeth and get some scars and be supremely healthy and charged and motivated and ready for the next challenge. Eh?
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Frazer |
9/3/2008 12:32:26 AM |
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Frazer! Sorry to hear about your crash, you know I have a great dentist if needed...my Dad. :) You still did great as always. Will we see you this weekend at Olympia again? Nice job to you too KJ! and I'm not in the least shocked about Meg's time, she's a runner! ...and as for Brian, well I didn't want to spoil the surprise but I already knew he was a superstar, he lives next door. :) Hope to see some of our great athletes at Black Hills this weekend! |
Heidi |
9/2/2008 1:19:15 PM |
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I will be doing a TT today with or without a timer. 6PM warm-up and 6:30 start, right?? I promise to be the timer right after nationals. Also running 30 min after the TT.
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blake |
9/2/2008 1:07:52 PM |
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Congrats to all that raced OUCH Frazer and a chip tooth to boot. Count me in for the canopy.
Heidi and I are doing black hills this weekend, should be fun, weather prefect!!! |
kelly |
9/2/2008 10:25:25 AM |
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Count me in for a canopy - can't race 'til next year, but it sounds like a good idea. My heart goes out to you, Frazer. Wanna share my guided imagery/ self-hypnosis Rapid Recovery from Injury CD? I also have some serious pain meds! (I think I won't be sharing those, though... (-: ) Congrats to the rest of you! Does anyone have suggestions for someone who would have expertise in helping me safely return to training after my back surgery? Or a book or something? |
Arlene |
9/2/2008 9:53:20 AM |
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I'm in on the canopy. Nice photos Frazer - glad you're okay. Way to go Megan and Brian. Great results at Hagg Lake. Get ready to repeat in 3 weeks! |
Ron |
9/2/2008 9:04:45 AM |
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A good weekend of training and racing. I had a great time at Hagg Lake, right up until 1 minute after my finish when they led me to the ambulance where I found Frazer laid out on the stretcher. The paramedics did a great job, they were cute too. After looking at the pictures here I can say Fraser looks much better than he did on Saturday. As for shoes and transitions, I have no comment. |
Kurt J |
9/2/2008 9:01:25 AM |
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There has been some discussion of buying a canopy for DSR. It would be a place for us to meet at races, leave stuff and for support crews to hang out of the rain or sun. I think that it would be especially appreciated at Chackanut in the rain. The standard model is 10x10 and comes with sides. Costco sells for $200. If at least 4 people will pledge to pay an equal share, I'll order one and we should have it in time for nationals. If everyone pledged,shares might be only $10 each. If you pledge and don't pay (once the share cost is figured) I reserve the right to dun you in this forum. |
blake |
9/2/2008 7:48:06 AM |
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Excellent Races, Megan, Brian, Kurt, Frazer! Congrats to all. And Dan, congrats on your longest tri! |
kw |
9/2/2008 6:26:24 AM |
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Great recreation of the Hagg Lake Incident. Awesome photos. Very photogenic model! |
Ed |
9/1/2008 7:04:31 PM |
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And provisional results from a tough, tough course down at Hagg Lake - our own Kurt Johnson with a Top 20 overall (16th), Top 10 in the Masters (8th), and 2nd in his Age Group. And woe is Frazer with a hard crash coming into T2. Bashed himself up a bit, but 1) he raced hard (Top 30 overall swim split, and a solid bike split for 39.75 of the 40k) and 2) his bike's okay. |
Matt |
9/1/2008 5:45:04 PM |
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A triathlete is born. Looks like Megan let him draft in the swim, then gave him and the Litespeed a shove out of T1 and … in the end? Both of them in the Top 15 overall. Megan with the 8th fastest run time of the day. And Brian with the 6th fastest bike leg. Outstanding. http://www.orcasrec.org/sbmt_res08.html |
Matt |
9/1/2008 2:41:37 PM |
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1+ hours, but more important when is dinner? start swim 3pm? |
Dan |
9/1/2008 1:15:21 PM |
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What time for the swim in Goss Lake? And what does Long mean? I have been in the kitchen all morning, need some thing ...different. |
Yosemite Sam |
9/1/2008 11:47:37 AM |
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Ok, I finally figured out how to post a message! Mr computer dude I'm not. Had a great time doing the Olympic practice Tri. Thanks to Ed and Brandon for setting it up. When do we do another one? Monday I'd like to do a long swim in Goss, anybody interested? Prefer a late start, but wide open. |
Dan |
8/31/2008 7:54:22 PM |
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Thanks to Ed and Brandon for timing thew practice tri yesterday.
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blake |
8/31/2008 2:12:49 PM |
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Rosie, we might do the long road loop if you're interested. 35k (18.6 mi) option. |
matt |
8/30/2008 6:23:25 PM |
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Run tomorrow morning, anyone? I need to run about 18, and would enjoy company for any part of that. At this point I think I'll just plan to start at 7:30 or so, check at the Keller Rd. at the standard 8:45 start time, then head toward Goldsmith on Spider Webb, and hope I encounter some company. I only have computer access for about the next hour, so if you respond here after that, I probably won't see it. You can call me, though - 321-5013. |
rosie |
8/30/2008 4:59:31 PM |
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check this out: /www.nytimes.com/slideshow/2008/08/29/sports/0831cycling_4.html |
Phil Woods |
8/30/2008 3:40:52 PM |
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We are having an impromptu gathering at our house tomorrow evening 6ish (or after swimming), please bring something to share and we will get the fire going. I will make a main dish (probably vegetarian lasagne) If you need directions please call, as we are still without a computer (I am currently in Seattle at the Apple store seeing if it is fixable!). Nice job to everyone who competed at the Olympic practice (and congratulations to those who did the real thing at Hagg Lake), especially to Dan G., was this your first one?? You did awesome! |
Challis |
8/30/2008 3:31:24 PM |
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NYT article on Barbara Warren
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/08/30/sports/othersports/30warren.html?_r=1&oref=slogin |
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8/30/2008 8:21:26 AM |
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If you are interested in calculating out your calorie needs, carbohydrate, protein and fat grams, check out this website.http://www.sheerbalance.com/nutrition_calculators.html |
erin |
8/29/2008 9:03:10 PM |
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Every body calm down . It's going to be alright. At least we aren't batting for Botox like old Mark Spitz. Dude what's up with that ? |
Yosemite Sam |
8/29/2008 8:29:11 PM |
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I would like to ride tomorrow morning. Will anybody just be riding?
Or TTing from the Gordon's? |
david welton |
8/29/2008 5:49:20 PM |
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I have been buried in work and not checking dsr...Speedy recoveries to Lynn and Arlene. I wish I had known you were next door, Lynn, I would have popped in! Arlene, I am so happy to hear you are recovering so quickly. Count me in if you want a weekend walking partner. We have so many beautiful and inspiring folks in our group... I feel blessed to know you all! Hearing about the tragedy of Barbara Warren helps put things into perspective. Thanks for sharing. Oh, and welcome back Patrick, Erin, and Pat (soon)! |
kristan |
8/28/2008 10:30:20 PM |
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OK Pam, here's some authentic male feedback from a horny old man. Several times when I saw you at the lake this summer and the grey was just beginning to show, I said to myself "hmm, she's looking really good". It was shortly after Lake Stevens. Now, men will lie to a woman about that to be politically correct, but they won't go out of there way to say it, unless it's true. So, yah, you've been lookin good lately. Not to worry. |
Frazer |
8/28/2008 10:21:35 PM |
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Pam don't even sweat it... you're hot and we all know it! :) |
Heidi |
8/28/2008 6:38:38 PM |
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That is very sad re. Barbara Warren... On another note, Pam, I am sure you look very chic. Its just not possible for it to be any other way. I must say its not fair that someone can look 25 for as long as you have! |
Arlene |
8/28/2008 5:58:31 PM |
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WOW! Patricia that is so sad. It brings me to my knees and thank God I am still here, life is so short. Ending on postive she died doing what loved to do. |
kelly |
8/28/2008 4:28:52 PM |
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Oh Wow, that is so sad. I did not even think of Goob, but that makes sense. It is steep and has potholes all the time with a drop off to the left. I hope for all my friends to be safe n their pursuit of excellence. |
david welton |
8/28/2008 3:41:35 PM |
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Barbara Warren has passed. She was able to let her fmily know via blinking that she did not want to be kept alive on the ventiltor. It just makes you reaize how life has it's own way with us. David, she crashed going down Gubanador Canyon. She couldn't have been 2 mintues behind me as she passed me just after Sheffield with encouraging words. I sw the age on her right calf and thought "damn, that's one fast 65 year old!" I passed her going up Gubanador Canyon and kept watching for her to pass me going dow, but never did. Donnie was a few minutes behind me and thought at first that it was me who was down. We all kep wondering what had happened and talked about it. Shame on SB triathlon for not letting us all know. I had to read about it in the paper 2 days later. Rest in peace Barbara.
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Pat B. |
8/28/2008 1:07:27 PM |
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It was not that dramatic Pamela, was it?? Sorry. I would have done the same if it was blue! You look great no matter what! |
Erin |
8/28/2008 12:12:24 PM |
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it looks good and i don't lie |
david welton |
8/28/2008 11:40:57 AM |
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I, too, send out good wishes to both Arlene and Lynn for a speedy recovery. I also wanted to make a humble request: please don't scream when you see me. I went for a bike ride with my dear (??) friend Erin yesterday--who I hadn't seen in 3 weeks. While standing in line to get coffee, I removed my bike helmet and next thing I knew Erin was emitting one of her shrieky screams and saying "oh my god, you're gray!" Yep, it's the awful truth. After 20-plus years of coloring my hair, I am trying to embrace "my inner gray." It is not an easy process...so I ask you please not to scream when you see me. Just lie and say it looks good. |
old lady on edgecliff |
8/28/2008 10:59:51 AM |
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Lynn is doing fine . They were able to do it lapriscopically (?) so she will be back to normal in a week or so. I'm heading up to spring her from Erin"s expensive restaurant now. |
blake |
8/28/2008 10:48:55 AM |
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Best wishes for a speedy recovery Arlene and Lynn. |
Peter |
8/28/2008 10:44:47 AM |
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Mmmm! Challis's cookies are THE best - I would never turn them down (-: So sorry to hear about Lynn's surgery. Hope your recovery is uneventful. It is a huge help that you are in good shape. You'll spring right back. |
Arlene |
8/28/2008 10:01:15 AM |
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Good wishes to Lynn who had her appendix taken out yesterday! |
Ron and Gretchen |
8/28/2008 7:44:58 AM |
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Great to hear from Arlene and Patricia and the rest of you all! We have been out of town so I am glad everyone is doing well. So sad to hear however, of Barbara's crash. I googled her name and found the article. Not only has she done Ironman but Badwater and Marathon des Sables. Loss for words. http://www.slowtwitch.com/News/Triathlete_Barbara_Warren_suffers_broken_neck_490.html |
Erin |
8/27/2008 10:28:37 PM |
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Arlene, we are so excited that your surgery went well and you are up and walking around. Just a gentle reminder to not push yourself too hard, we missed you terribly over the past few months and want you back for good, so ease back into it! Do you need anything??? Cookies perhaps.... |
The Stringers |
8/27/2008 3:29:01 PM |
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Oh Pat - that is horrible. I will not whine anymore. I CAN walk, and did today, very thankfully too. |
Arlene |
8/27/2008 1:48:55 PM |
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I bet she crashed at Toro Canyon and Foothill. Someone, usually an out of towner, (she was from san diego) always crashes there in the triathlon. There is a hard turn after a long downhill, with gravel on the road, and the road banked the wrong way. Just like Bailey and Cultus Bay. It is a good idea to pre-ride the course, with a local if possible. |
david welton |
8/27/2008 12:15:01 PM |
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i just found out that the woman who went down on the bike Saturday broke her neck and is paralysed from the neck down! It was a hilly technical course, but she's no rookie. She won Kona in AG '03 and has competed there 13 times. Her name is Barbara Warren and she' s 65. I'm so rattled by this news even though I didn't know her. She was in my wave and racked up nearby. Be careful out there compadres. |
patricia B |
8/27/2008 11:23:57 AM |
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Arlene, you are to cute, I get to go back to the club after labor day, my membership has been put on hold...so your 9days work with my few days. So girl days or nights |
kelly |
8/27/2008 9:23:41 AM |
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PAT! SO good to hear from you! Hurry home we miss you! |
Heidi |
8/26/2008 10:55:39 PM |
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Kelly, when do you race walk in the pool? I have to wait 9 more days until I can get my incision wet swimming. I'm READY! She also said NO RUNNING, and NO LIFTING. Anyone want to walk with me?!!!! (I'm joking!) I get to walk 30 min 2x/day and when I feel able I can do 3 times. Maybe Thursday... yippee! Chuckanut here I come! |
Arlene |
8/26/2008 8:56:05 PM |
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Practice Olympic Triathlon this weekend, Saturday August 30th, please call me for details as our computer is DEAD! and my wife is doing this from work :) |
Ed |
8/26/2008 2:32:25 PM |
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time trial. yeppers. I'll time, due to injury. see you there. |
Brandon |
8/26/2008 1:14:55 PM |
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I meant to ask for the tour support first, but read all your amazing posts, sobbed, replied and then remembered why I had logged in to post. Oops. Really, you're all amazing. |
s |
8/26/2008 9:49:08 AM |
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That said: The Whidbey Gen Hospital Foundation is looking to round up one more team for a rest stop at the corner of Andreason and Bayview for the Tour de Whidbey on Sept. 27. I'm also going to put a shout out to the Wheels on Whidbey group. If someone is interested in supporting the 100-mile riders that day, let me know ... soon. Thanks!! |
sher |
8/26/2008 9:47:32 AM |
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Wow! Some really powerful support out there. You've all been so supportive to me over the years, and I hope one day to give it all back ... in spades. Arlene - if there's anything I can get you, let me know. I'll be a free agent come the middle of Sept. Val - you and your family are incredibly beautiful people. Your strength has inspired us all. Pat - I don't even know where to begin to acknowledge your incredible grace and courage. And the kudos go on to you all. |
sher |
8/26/2008 9:45:03 AM |
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Arlene-That is great don't over do, to soon! You have now all of Fall to get you race ready for, winter/spring events. We will race walk in the pool when you are up to it. It is really quite fun. We can make it an event! So glad to hear everything went well! |
kelly |
8/26/2008 9:00:02 AM |
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Thank you Pat, and all of you, for the support and phone calls and emails. I woke up from surgery 98% better, and I'm sure the last 2% will be back very soon. They poked around in there for a couple hours - there's gotta be a little discomfort! I am as excited (and that's pretty excited!) as if I'd finished a race on the podium! I can sit, I can walk normally (I've already walked at least a mile. They think I'm a little crazy here at the hospital.) The cane is GONE! I have very little discomfort. In short, I am great! Having back surgery was a piece of cake (-: I'll be out there some time soon! Woo Hoo! |
Arlene |
8/25/2008 10:57:42 PM |
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Hey all. I'm checking in from down south, Welton's way. Val, Kathy's right on. As you are aware, you're the one who with the simple words "You should do it too" changed my lfe. Thank you. Arlene, my thoughts are wih you today. I have no doubt you'll be back better than ever in rcord time. I was soundly trounced on ?Saturday at the Santa Barbara triathon. 6th out of 8. and except for the last half of the run when my lower back siezed up I felt like I was having a pretty good race. Dang, there's some good competition. I'll have to get back here to redeem myself next year. I've been enjoying myself no end with morning hikes on the beautiful trails that look out over the ocean and foothills, bicycling everywhere, ocean swims, yoga, and on and on. It's no wonder I'm slow....I'm so relaxed I can barely get my heart rate up. My time is up in eactly 1 week when I'll start the drive home. I'm looking forward to seeing all of you and also to Nationals. |
Patricia B |
8/25/2008 4:15:53 PM |
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Hey all. I'm checking in from down south, Welton's way. Val, Kathy's right on. As you are aware, you're the one who with the simple words "You should do it too" changed my lfe. Thank you. Arlene, my thoughts are wih you today. I have no doubt you'll be back better than ever in rcord time. I was soundly trounced on ?Saturday at the Santa Barbara triathon. 6th out of 8. and except for the last half of the run when my lower back siezed up I felt like I was having a pretty good race. Dang, there's some good competition. I'll have to get back here to redeem myself next year. I've been enjoying myself no end with morning hikes on the beautiful trails that look out over the ocean and foothills, bicycling everywhere, ocean swims, yoga, and on and on. It's no wonder I'm slow....I'm so relaxed I can barely get my heart rate up. My time is up in eactly 1 week when I'll start the drive home. I'm looking forward to seeing all of you and also to Nationals. |
Patricia B |
8/25/2008 4:15:34 PM |
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Hey y'all - just dropped back in after lay off for injury and too sad, ornery, embarrassed to check in with you! Wedding still coming up on 10/4, so save the date and look for group invite coming up!
Frazer, congrats on awesome 60+ time and I am ramping back up too, for 5, 10Ks call me? 206 550-4049? I am still Spokane bound for 12/13 and a bunch of road races in between, incl PNTF 10K champs 10/5. |
Patrick |
8/25/2008 3:28:43 PM |
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Marginal, Hah! you may choose to maintain some balance in your life, but you ARE the one who sent at least me and Patricia B down this slippery training slope! So, pretty central in that regard. You, Jason and Freja are still in our thoughts. xo |
Kathy |
8/23/2008 3:49:50 PM |
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This is way off the subject, but I wanted to try to reach as many of you as possible. Jason & I wanted to THANK YOU all for the beautiful Dogwood, for your love and support and for keeping us in your thoughts. You don't know how much it means to us. Erin & Pam delivered but I know there were more behind it so.... Thanks! I think I'm known as the "stealth" trainer, but I admire your dedication, your community, and your accomplishments, and I'm proud to consider myself a marginal member of DSR. Who knows what the future holds, but for now you'll find me at the pool and out and about with the jogger! |
Val |
8/22/2008 7:43:55 PM |
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Thank you Bob, Blake, and Brian for the furious 2 hour hill-climb ride. Brian ,you're the new "stud" on the bike, especially the hills. I expect you'll soon be tearing up the run and swim, as well. |
Frazer |
8/22/2008 11:04:02 AM |
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We didn't get back from Bozeman until Sunday night. Two more tardy votes headed for the Gordon pile. Let's make this a long run Curt! |
Frank and Pam |
8/20/2008 10:53:46 PM |
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Tomorrow's weather calls for midday showers so I'm doing my long ride later. Will pass through Freeland park @ 1:30 if anyone wants to join. |
blake |
8/20/2008 3:02:44 PM |
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Go Curt, Go! BTW, Tim and I sent our ballots in only yesterday so you've got at least 2 more votes, not yet counted :) |
k |
8/20/2008 1:07:17 PM |
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Laura, thanks for the referral. I'll pass this on to my friend. |
Frazer |
8/20/2008 10:42:50 AM |
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Marathon swimming is a new event at the Olympics - a 10K "open water" swim. This article says it originates in ancient Japan. They swim in a tight group, drafting off one another for about 2 hrs. Very interesting... http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=93707819 |
Arlene |
8/19/2008 9:13:06 PM |
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Frazer, Jaime Ablutz is the PT who rescued me from IT Band hell with orthotics, deep tissue treatment, and exercises. She runs Cascade Rehab in Everett's Silver Lake neighborhood. I highly recommend her! http://www.cascaderehab.com |
Laura |
8/19/2008 3:06:36 PM |
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goodness, it's quit raining. And it's Tuesday. Must be a time trial today. Mm-kay. See you there. |
Brandon |
8/19/2008 12:31:09 PM |
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Happy belated birthday, Matt. Master's division - watch out - here he comes! My microlaminectomy surgery is in 6.75 days, not that I'm counting...next Monday, the 25th at Skagit Valley Hospital in Mt Vernon. Stacia Smith, an orthopedic surgeon is doing it. I am VERY impressed by her. Please send good vibes next Monday afternoon. I asked her if I would be able to train for Chuckanut, and she didn't say no! Anything will be an improvement from where I am at. I can hardly go 50 feet let alone 50K. Its pretty pitiful! Frazer, the PT in OH you might have heard of may be Phil Renninger. I think his clinic is called Compass PT, or something like that. |
Arlene |
8/18/2008 9:35:42 PM |
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The Men's Olympic Tri is on tonight. CBC (Canadian Television) broadcasts it live at 7pm tonight. Way better than the tape-delayed NBC version and the broadcasters actually know what they are talking about. They did a great job last night for the women. If you don't get CBC, you can also try it live on-line. |
Pedro |
8/18/2008 10:36:47 AM |
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Frazer, excellent race, PR or no... I am sure other DSR'ers will join you in some of those. |
kristan |
8/17/2008 7:21:29 AM |
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Bond Election Campaign Meeting:
Sunday night there will be a community meeting at Trinity Lutheran Church (the old building) at 6 PM. We will be meeting to plan the mechanics of the voter education campaign for the parks district bond - the ways in which we'll get the word out. The voter campaign will be a pretty intensive effort over the nex 9 weeks. This is the area in which we badly need help. If you've been wanting a community pool on the south end of the island this effort is something you must participate in. Please plan to attend and consider volunteering to head up one of the components of the campaign. |
Kathy |
8/16/2008 8:26:24 AM |
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Is anyone planning a road ride tomorrow? I'd like to go around the usual time, but I'm flexible. |
Brian |
8/15/2008 7:27:23 PM |
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dang, this is my kinda weather! yesserree! |
yosemite sam |
8/15/2008 12:46:57 PM |
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oh its hot! keep hydrated! |
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8/15/2008 12:23:45 PM |
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I have a friend who has a knee problem and wants to get orthotics from a PT. Couldn't think of the guy in Oak Harbor I've heard such great things about. Anyone know his name? Brandon, does your PT friend in Mukilteo still practice? I got my first orthotics from her. She got me running after I twisted my knee and I thought I'd never be able to run again (12 yrs ago). Speaking of running, I did the Auburn Good Ol Days 5K last Friday night - in 20:33. Since I'm 60 this year I want to try for a 5K PR, which means going below 20 minutes. Starting in October I want to focus on road races and see what I can do in 5K, 10K and half marathon. Hoping to get some fellow DRS'ers to
join me. |
Frazer |
8/14/2008 10:56:13 PM |
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goodness, so much to say and comment on. It has been a while since I checked the forum... So belated congrats to Frank for an amazing Bridger Ridge Run. Birthday wishes to Matt! Arlene, so WHEN is your surgery? Need anything? Like a crew to clean your house? Bake cookies? Let us know.
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krissy |
8/14/2008 4:46:28 PM |
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Speaking of badassed, my internet research yesterday led me to colavitaohiocycling.com, a bike club with weekly 20k TTs startin in February. Start times are 8AM, except for February when they start at noon, so that there is daylight. The photos from the February event are amazing. They do TTs in very non-aerodynamic coldweather gear. I will need to look at thissite during next Winter's bad weather for inspiration! |
david welton |
8/14/2008 7:00:55 AM |
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Don't forget how absolutely cool and badassed you look. You can't discount that!
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slow poke |
8/13/2008 11:29:48 PM |
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So here is the scoop on helmets. The fin needs to lay flat on your back. When you climb out of saddle with your head down, the fin is up in the air and creates drag. So if you use an aero helmet you need to use it correctly, and this will take an observer and likely some practice. It may make you slower before it makes you faster. Especially on "gently rolling hills". I think aero bars are very good, but you have to learn how to use them, and aero wheels are very cool especially when compared to a traditionally 32 spoked wheel. But now we have 16-20 bladed spoked deep dished wheels and the margin is less. So the bottom line in my opinion, and you are welcome to my opinion, is that the aero equipment will make you faster, but only faster, not superhuman and only will work when you practice on it. It is not automatic, like EPO or steroids. I have spoken. |
david welton |
8/13/2008 9:44:20 PM |
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Arlene, just call if you need anything I having been thinking of you. You will be running in the water as soon as you can. I wish you all the luck.
Thanks for the update. |
kelly |
8/13/2008 6:51:26 PM |
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Matt, sorry that I am late with wishing YOU of all people a Happy Birthday! Here's to next years events!!!!!! |
kelly |
8/13/2008 6:49:00 PM |
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free to good home-alder and fir firewood-split and ready to burn, 12-16 inch lengths. Call before you come a get it. 579-1030 |
david welton |
8/13/2008 3:21:23 PM |
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As I was reading off names of finishers approaching the line at the tri, I noticed a man holding a HUGE bouquet of flowers. He stood there for a long time until Amy crossed the line ... all the way at the end. I got a bit teary eyed (imagine that) when I saw him hand her the flowers and turned to see the whole group at the awards ceremony standing and cheering her finish. It was a pretty awesome moment. |
sher |
8/13/2008 10:52:51 AM |
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Tomorrow, Thursday, long ride starts from Freeland Park @ 10:30. |
blake |
8/13/2008 9:45:40 AM |
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Anybody who had anything to do with the triathlon needs to read the beautiful letter to the editor in today's Record, from the last finisher. It will make you feel good. |
david welton |
8/13/2008 8:49:19 AM |
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#s Boy - RE: aero helmets and PRs. As a friend of mine says, "It's about the indian, not the arrows." |
Bobo |
8/13/2008 8:19:41 AM |
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Happy Birthday Matt! :) |
H Diesel |
8/12/2008 10:53:57 PM |
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Happy Birthday, Matt! |
Still 38ish |
8/12/2008 10:42:42 PM |
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The old age group isn't that sad. Now I can place one spot higher in any race I do with Matt. |
38ish and holding |
8/12/2008 10:42:07 PM |
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The old age group is sad ;) to see you leaving and the new age group is getting ready for the challenge. Happy Birthday! |
The Stringers |
8/12/2008 8:38:36 PM |
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Great TT ! Two aero helmets, 6 riders, 4 PRs, 1 season PR... Great day! Interesting that the two aero helmets were on the only two riders not to PR. Hmmmm. |
#s boy |
8/12/2008 7:51:40 PM |
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and many happy returns of the day! Uhmmm..? 40? |
B* |
8/12/2008 3:59:29 PM |
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Which also means it's the 3rd anniversary of s. whidbey's first (and to date only) appearance at that ridiculous Cowichan swim! Happy Birthday Matt! |
kr |
8/12/2008 3:42:36 PM |
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Matt gets to age group up today!! Happy Birthday, honey! |
Erin |
8/12/2008 12:39:52 PM |
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Olympic junkies can call a friend during the day to program the sleeptimer on the TV so that it turns off at midnight. Or for extreme cases you can use the parental lockout feature. I hope this helps. |
david welton |
8/12/2008 9:07:21 AM |
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all the events are also online if you miss them at original broadcast. the women's 100 yard backstroke was really neat to watch ... at the start they all cut into the water without a splash ... and the under water dolphin kicks ... |
inspired |
8/12/2008 6:44:02 AM |
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OMG. I am being held hostage by NBC. I cannot turn it off. help. |
olympic junkie |
8/12/2008 12:41:38 AM |
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Arlene, hope that fixes your problem. Wow, you are a trooper! Always thinking of you. For those who haven't heard, the Parks Commissioners are going to put the pool and rec bond measure on the ballot!! Let the campaigning begin!! |
Erin |
8/11/2008 10:47:01 PM |
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Good to hear from you Arlene, and I hope that works for you. Shall we make a cheering-section sound file for you to listen to while under the knife? Bring you hot soup afterwards? Can we do anything? |
Brandon |
8/11/2008 10:12:32 PM |
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Sounds like you all are doing your usual thing - egging each other into more and more crazy stuff! Way to go, Frank, btw! And Randy, I have a wet suit you can try anytime the rest of the season. Its a two-piece DeSoto with a new zip in the top. Email me at work and Gary could bring it in. Also, to update you re. my (lack of) progress - I have continued to have butt/leg/foot pain due to impingement of my S1 nerve root. Have been off work for almost 2 months. I am going to have microdiskectomy surgery in about 2 weeks. I hope to come back better than ever and able to be training by the first of the year. |
Arlene |
8/11/2008 9:00:51 PM |
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Frank! That's so ... so... ...crazy? And yet, I am in awe. What a stud! I wanna be like you! Where do I sign up for next year? Oh, wait, it conflicts with my Ironman schedule, Whew! Maybe 2011? Bring home the video for us, I want to watch you! |
B* |
8/11/2008 12:23:43 PM |
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Nice job Frank! Sounds brutal but fun! 14th, Geez.
That's some running! |
Heidi |
8/11/2008 10:42:37 AM |
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Miracle in the Water... 4x100 m Men's relay. WoW!! |
Erin |
8/11/2008 12:08:05 AM |
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Remember the scene in Rocky I where he is punching the sides of beef in the meat locker? I do. Now imagine that your quads are the beef. I do. That's what the Bridger Ridge Run does to you - it reminds you, none too politely, that you haven't prepared for the hills by pummeling your quads into braunschweiger. Remember "Chinscraper" at Chuckanut? I do. Now imagine that you are Sisyphus. But the hill you push your stone up is not some pleasant Greek hillside but "Chinscraper", and it's, I don't know, 20 miles long, so you do it for eternity, and you have to hold your breath... get my drift. Bloody but unbowed. Bruised but not broken. Shaken but not stirred. It's now a day after the race and the only body part that isn't sore is the pinky I am using to type this into the Forum. Did I love it? Heck yeah. It was breathtaking crazy-beautiful, well-organized and friendly. There were times when I wondered how it qualified as a "run." Would I do it again? Unquestionably. So, check it out - the only runner from sea level (By the way, Erin, I am always proud of my hometown cuz it's full of studs like you- my sis-in-law Brooke signed me up and filled in her address) of the 250 that toed the line on Saturday, and probably the only one that gets faint when the mercury goes above 75 F, finished 14th. I've never been more proud of 13:00 minute miles in my life. Thank you for the encouraging words you guys. As novel as this event was, I was confident in my fitness because I do my training with you lot. Now I must see to my horizontal breathing exercises. See you in a week. |
Frank of Langley |
8/10/2008 2:52:07 PM |
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Preliminary results from the thin air in Bozeman: Frank is in the top 20. Possibly as high as number 15!! |
support crew |
8/9/2008 4:20:57 PM |
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Just reading some of the adventures people have had on this Wind Drinkers run.. Hats off to you Frank, you will have a great story to tell. BE CAREFUL. We are all with you.
Thanks Ed for timing me today, good day alittle windy, tough course love it. Thanks again! Till the 30th. |
kelly |
8/9/2008 2:54:36 PM |
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Brian, I will be riding on the TT course, to get the feel of my trispoke wheel, from 8:30 to about 10;30 |
david welton |
8/9/2008 6:30:47 AM |
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Is anyone riding tomorrow, or is everyone doing the practice tri? |
Brian |
8/8/2008 9:53:10 PM |
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Great video! But Frank, Bozeman as your hometown???...come on, are you ashamed of your sea level home?? It'll just make the others feel even worse when they see your gills as you fly by them!! Have a fabulous race!! |
Erin |
8/8/2008 7:57:40 PM |
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Wow! Watch the video for the course, pure and simple-CRAZY!! We wish you solid footing and a spectacular day. Enjoy the views from the top! |
The Stringers |
8/8/2008 5:56:04 PM |
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Good luck to Frank tomorrow as he runs the Bridger Ridge Run in Bozeman: 20 miles, total elevation gain 6,800 feet, with a 9,500 foot loss. Lots of scree and routefinding. Looks like an awesome event! GO FRANK!! http://www.winddrinkers.org/BRR/BridgerRidge.html |
Ron |
8/8/2008 4:41:40 PM |
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Randi - I have a full suit that you can test if you want. There's a long story behind it, but I'm sure it will fit you. Give me a jingle: 360-914-1863. |
Sher |
8/8/2008 10:24:26 AM |
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Hmmm............. |
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8/6/2008 10:21:36 PM |
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Oh, now the asterisks start..! Depending on when Frazer turned 60, it MAY be 21:02. If Blake hadn't stopped to worry about his tyre yesterday, he would have had it, most likely. But assuming you've turned 60 recently, your 21:17 wins the little star. Your PR, set last year, is 20:49. But now that you've let yourself settle for growing older, it's a slippery slope! Watch out Pops, ol' rockin' chair's gonna gitcha! Heh. |
#s boy |
8/6/2008 3:15:36 PM |
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What is the TT course record for 60 year olds? |
david welton |
8/6/2008 1:37:40 PM |
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She did it. 19:55. Women's course record is next. Way to go, Challis. |
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8/5/2008 9:05:30 PM |
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Whidbey Tri photos:
http://caughtonfilm.org/ |
*B |
8/5/2008 5:22:34 PM |
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wow, thanks Kurt and Gretchen. It only needs one person, so the other could ride... I don't know if it fits into Kurt's training plan, though. |
Brandon |
8/5/2008 5:19:18 PM |
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I have a full wetsuit, and have used two different sleeveless wetsuits. Without the sleeves, I am at least a minute faster over a mile distance. I like to have the feel of the water on my arms, and it makes me feel like I have more of a reach without the sleeves. It seems to me, that maybe you should rent (or borrow) both types and decide from there. |
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8/5/2008 3:58:03 PM |
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I can also help with the time trial tonight. |
gretchen |
8/5/2008 3:22:59 PM |
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Many of the full wetsuits keep your arm in the proper position, so a full is the way to go. If you look around at the next race you do, you'll see that the majority of people are wearing full suits. |
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8/5/2008 12:42:46 PM |
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Brandon, I can time the time trial today. |
Kurt J |
8/5/2008 10:10:26 AM |
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Regarding the Tri awards ceremony snafu. The timing company originally made an error whereby they computed the first, second, and third age-group places based on the run split only, not the overall time. This affected only the finish order, your splits and overall time were okay, and the final results posted on buduracing.com are corrected. The error was discovered and corrected midway through the awards ceremony but some younger age group medals were incorrectly given prior to the correction. I think the plan is that over the next few days (weeks?) the Parks will be contacting those who earned but did not receive medals so that replacement medals can be mailed out to them (at the timing company's expense). Contact the Parks office with questions. It was frustrating and embarrasing for all. Our sincere apologies. |
Peter |
8/5/2008 9:23:04 AM |
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Randi, go sleeveless. Those arms slow you down! You can always swim in the pool when it's too cold. |
Ed |
8/5/2008 7:21:45 AM |
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Randi, With the water temperatures around here, I'd go with a full wetsuit. It's much more pleasant to swim when you're comfortably warm, especially if you like to swim in late spring / early summer. I tend to like the more buoyant suits with 5mm panels, but that's because I'm not the most efficient swimmer. Congrats on the hardware and wetsuit. Quite a fine day you had! |
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8/4/2008 10:51:25 PM |
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Starting this week, two places to swim on Sundays. The usual 4 pm at Curt's or 2pm at Lynn and Blake's at the end of Kirkwood Lane on Goss Lake. Or do both with a nice bike or run in between |
blake |
8/4/2008 5:30:07 PM |
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I had a great race on Saturday! Not only did i earn home some hardware but I won a wetsuit. I have always swam without one. I need some tips...short sleeve? long sleeve? Brands? What do you like about yours? What don't you like? |
Randi |
8/4/2008 1:55:55 PM |
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Big thanks to the Racicots for such a great après-tri soirée. Time trial tomorrow, weather is supposed to be great! Any new volunteers to time? |
Brandon |
8/4/2008 12:01:33 PM |
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Thank you Aaron, Heather, Mark and Linda for hosting. It was a lovely party in an idyllic setting. Great job to one and all! |
kristan |
8/3/2008 10:05:18 PM |
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Practice Olympic distance tri Aug. 9 and Aug. 30 for those interested. Email Ed for details. address in contacts page. |
Ed |
8/3/2008 7:38:49 PM |
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Ditto: Thanks to Aaron/Heather, Mark/Linda for hosting the party. Awesome place and awesome time. Hope the baby birds are OK. Thanks for everyone who set up and volunteered for the race yesterday. It was great fun racing through our own backyard. |
Ron |
8/3/2008 12:35:28 PM |
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Thanks to everyone for making the race a great one!! And thanks to Aaron and Heather and Mark and Linda Racicot for putting on a fabulous post race party!!! |
Erin |
8/2/2008 9:50:07 PM |
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http://www.buduracing.com/raceresults/20080802_249.xls
Results are in. Great job to all! |
Jean |
8/2/2008 9:33:33 PM |
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Thanks to all of you who helped set up, rake, broom, organize, etc for the tri tomorrow. DSR rocks! Here's to a great racing to everyone. Frazer, I can help sort awards if you still need folks. Arlene: we love you, miss your smiling face. You are an inspiration . Hope to see you at the party. |
kristan |
8/1/2008 6:28:01 PM |
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Wishing all of you a beautiful race tomorrow.I'm sorry you won't be ab;e to do it Arlene. I just checked into my little casita and remembering how scared I was on the eve of my first race , Tri the Rock 2000 and feeling pangs of nostalgia and missing everybody. As Liza's dad would say, "go with a lucky foot" xoxo to all
Pat
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8/1/2008 5:09:33 PM |
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Yeah, Arlene lives!! Miss you bunches! Come to the party, please!! xoxo |
Erin |
8/1/2008 9:42:18 AM |
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Good Luck and have a GREAT race everyone. I am signed up for the tri, but no can do, so if someone needs a number, my spot is available. I did not get the paper work filled out and sent in to officially withdraw. |
Arlene |
8/1/2008 9:16:04 AM |
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It looks like I'll be starting my sweeping expedition around 2:00 p.m. if anyone wants to join. Thanks for the tips Frazer, consider it broomed.
Brandon, I might be able to help out with the bike racks, let me know what time. |
Brian |
8/1/2008 8:44:59 AM |
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Confession time. Can you believe, after living on this island for 12 years, that I've never seen a triathlon. This will be my first. I'll be acting as 'trail/run Marshall', what ever that is, but rest assured I'll be cheering you on to more self inflicted pain and endorphins.
PS what I don't understand is why the tri's have such wimpy swims. It really should be a 3 mile swim and half mile bike and run. That I could handle. No way could I handle what youall are doing on the bike and run legs. Good luck to you all.
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Jeff |
8/1/2008 7:25:26 AM |
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Brian, if you're out sweeping, be sure to sweep off the pile of glass on Andreason Road right next to the sign post indicating the up-coming stop at the corner of Lone Lake Road. Looks like the county sweeper got the other glass that was on Brooks Hill Road. Hey, I need one or two more helpers with the awards ceremony - sorting and handing out the medals. You don't have to say anything! Contact me. I may have to draft people if I don't get volunteers. Curt Gordon will be the MC, so it should be good. |
Frazer |
8/1/2008 12:11:29 AM |
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You're so clever Bob! Anything to get volunteers I see. |
Ed |
7/31/2008 9:43:01 PM |
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okay, Bob, and Brian, now, Kurt, what time at the lake to set up bike racks? |
B* |
7/31/2008 8:56:42 PM |
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Does anyone know of any plans to have the bike course swept? If not, I'll be going out Friday sometime with a broom. If anyone wants to join let me know. Probably mid afternoon is when I'll be going out. |
Brian |
7/31/2008 8:54:44 PM |
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We are setting up the Park tomorrow and would enjoy some help if you have a little free time. Any time you can afford will be appreciated. Think how much fun it will be Sat. to think to yourself, "Hey (your name here) I put that cone there!" Starting at 10:00 and going till it gets done. |
Bob T |
7/31/2008 8:45:48 PM |
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Wishing you good fun and speedy races, everyone! I 'll be cheering you on in spirit from Maine. I thought I might be racing on Saturday, too, as I had a line on a Beach to Beacon number that might not be in use, but I think my way to procure it just fell through. That's OK, I didn't anticipate being able to run it,so I did a different race last weekend instead - the Casco Country Days Run. Some of you hill seekers might have enjoyed it. It's a four mile race - and the first two miles are uphill. After those first two uphill miles, there is a decent downhill, a brief level stretch, followed by some gently rolling hills (not the Matt kind, but remember, there already were two uphill miles), and then an uphill finish. Any takers to meet me out here next year? :) |
rosie |
7/31/2008 7:44:06 PM |
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I wish for perfect racing conditions to all you Tri-the-rock! Wish I could be in two places at the same time...NOT! I will be thinking of you all while I swim. Have fun! see you all at the party. |
kelly |
7/31/2008 9:28:37 AM |
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Ferries are down. Muk ramp broke |
ferry princess |
7/30/2008 6:28:40 PM |
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See above event details for the swim-rake Thurs eve. Help us prepare T1 for many tender bare feet. Also for race set-up Carrie needs at least one and preferably two people to sweep, flag, and mark road hazards on the road along the high school to the park. This is a bad stretch of pavement and needs some attention. For details call Carrie at the SW Parks 221-5484 or me 730-1505. |
Kurt J |
7/30/2008 5:14:41 PM |
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Ok, technically challenged event posters, including myself. See above...it works. The key is to make sure the format for the date is correct. It is m/d/year. So today would be 7/30/2008. Don't put a 0 in front of the month or day if it is a single digit number or it won't work. Try that! Also, make sure your time is in the correct format, too. See examples on the events page. |
Erin |
7/30/2008 2:40:39 PM |
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Jeez, petie, I jus gotta stay away from Challis pure n simple. even when she walks by me . dang! if I do not burst inta flames! dagnabit!! |
yosemite sam |
7/30/2008 2:24:28 PM |
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Last weekend Challis ran past a cedar planter so fast that it burst into flames! Challis, you've gotta stop doing that. Read about it in the Record here: http://www.pnwlocalnews.com/whidbey/swr/sports/26081884.html |
Peter |
7/30/2008 1:58:32 PM |
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Well, the events posting does not seem to be working for me either, so I will just mention here:
Swim at Goss Lake Public Launch
Thursday 07/31/08 at 3:30pm
Lap those buoys one more time before Saturday! |
Aaron |
7/30/2008 1:50:46 PM |
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I've sent out an email to a bunch of people with the when and where for Aaron's post-race party. If you did not get a copy then email me or Kristi or Erin or Ed or Kurt with a K (on the Contacts page.) Or email Aaron using the address he posted below on 7/28/2008 9:33:24 AM. Or see one of us at the event. |
P. Oakley |
7/30/2008 1:36:39 PM |
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We are on for the "after-party" potluck this Saturday at the Racicot's. Peter should be sending out an email with the details (directions), but if you don't get it by tomorrow let me know and I will be happy to forward to you. We moved the time back a bit (3:30pm start) so people have time to go home and shower etc before coming over. Hopefully that will work well for the Lake Padden people to join as well. Looking forward to it! (aaronr (at) z-pulley.com) |
Aaron |
7/30/2008 1:35:49 PM |
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Whidbey Tri participants, I know who you are, I wish all of you a good day, and best wishes towards all your efforts. Breathe deep, make it your race and good luck! |
Tasty Trout |
7/30/2008 12:49:14 PM |
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Lake Padden open water swimmers , [this Saturday] if you need a ride, or want to share the trip, Dan G. and I are going, we need to sort out our travel plans. contact Johnny d. |
tasty trout |
7/30/2008 12:45:01 PM |
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Hey, I will not name names, but I got friends. Los of them. I am sure. Really! |
neo prene genie |
7/30/2008 8:57:41 AM |
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But, who will zip up Neo Prene Genie's wetsuit at Lake Padden? |
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7/29/2008 7:14:38 PM |
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a later hour on the party would mean that those of us who swam Padden could come and crash the tri gig. I am so about that!! |
Neo Prene Genie |
7/29/2008 3:22:10 PM |
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Aaron, I believe the awards ceremony for the tri starts just after noon, the last finishers should be coming in about that time, and cleanup goes on for a while, so Kurt has a good point. |
Brandon |
7/29/2008 1:54:55 PM |
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Jean, you are on to lead the 7:15 bike ride to Goss Lake and Kristan for the 7:30. I will lead the 7:45. We will gather near the T2 and packet pick-up area to start the rides. Thanks a whole lot. Aaron, 2 of us would like to join the party group. Would it be better for a potluck to start a little later so we have time to go home and wrangle up some food, just wondering? |
Kurt J |
7/29/2008 1:22:09 PM |
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Erin, thanks for posting the commentary. What was that bit about "have never had a start like that" though? |
B* |
7/29/2008 10:37:51 AM |
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Aaron, very generous offer, and sounds like fun. Thanks and of course I'll come. |
Brandon |
7/29/2008 10:32:56 AM |
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Not doing the tri. Doing Lk Padden open swim, I would love to come. Count me +2 in. Thanks Aaron! |
kelly |
7/29/2008 9:55:40 AM |
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Aaron, thanks for offering to host. Linda and I would love to come. |
Peter |
7/29/2008 8:01:13 AM |
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Aaron, count me in also! Thanks! |
kristan |
7/28/2008 10:02:16 PM |
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Aaron, I am interested in a post race party...mid afternoon sounds great! Thanks for offering your place! |
Erin |
7/28/2008 9:25:06 PM |
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Hey, just thought I'd post a couple compliments Matt got from participants of the half marathon...thanks to all who made it happen!! Message 1: Just a quick note to say how much I enjoyed your innaugural event! coming from Beaufort SC, the "gently rolling hills" were a bit daunting but I smiled throughout! Congratulations on a super event and we hope to participate again next year. 2. I thought it was a great event. The gravel hill at the turn was 'interesting' but overall a terrific event. I'll run again next year and I'll bring some of my running friends with me. 3. Thanks for putting on a great event! I loved the guys misting me at the corner. That was incredible. I also appreciated the signs explaining where the gently rolling hills were (I may have mistaken them for something else). I have run 250+ races and I have never had a start like that. I appreciate the refrigerator magnet. When can I sign up for next year? 4. I just wanted to let you know that I thoroughly enjoyed the race yesterday. It was very well organized, staffed and laid out. I set a PR and enjoyed the challenge of the “rolling hills”. I can say “enjoyed” now because it’s over and I don’t have to run them again… until next year. I will definitely put this on my calendar for next year and hope you hold it again. I also think the socks were a GREAT swag idea. Much better than a shirt and they are high quality socks. Nice touch! |
Erin |
7/28/2008 9:21:53 PM |
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I did some time trial comparison real world testing today on the old Whidbey tri bike course vs.the new. Bottom line: New course is easily and demonstrably 60 seconds faster. Evidence suggests closer to 90 seconds, possibly slightly more. Nitpicky details available upon request. Numbers Boy strikes again. |
*B |
7/28/2008 6:44:09 PM |
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Since I am incapable of working the 'new event posting', here is the post. @ 6:00 am tomorrow 7/29, at Gorden's Dock. Long open water swim. anyone interested? Johnny d. |
cultus bay crab |
7/28/2008 4:31:37 PM |
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Deanna and Rory (BuDu Racing timing people) and their 9yr old daughter can't find a place to stay Friday night on South Whidbey. They need to set up early Saturday morning at the lake and the park. Can anyone in DSR put them up or suggest a place to stay? Let me know: 579-8578 |
Frazer |
7/28/2008 11:39:30 AM |
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This is Aaron Racicot (new to the group)...
We are thinking of having a big BBQ after the awards ceremony for the tri this weekend. We would plan to have a big grill hot and a keg of beer on tap... on top of that it would be potluck style. Are people into having a gathering directly after the race? Lets say starting at 2pm and lasting as long as people feel.
Let me know if this sounds good or if it conflicts with other plans people already have. We are on Crawford Road.
Aaron (aaronr (at) z-pulley.com) |
Aaron |
7/28/2008 9:33:24 AM |
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I can lead a bike ride as well. How about the 7:30? |
kristan |
7/27/2008 10:45:44 PM |
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Kurt, I will lead riders to the lake if you still need someone. I would prefer an earlier send off than a later one. Hope I can help |
Jean |
7/27/2008 9:35:57 PM |
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I need two cyclists to lead rides from the Community Park to Goss Lake next Saturday to show people the way from T2 to the start of the Whidbey Triathlon. The rides will leave at 7:15, 7:30 and 7:45. I will lead one and am looking for the other two people to help. You can be a tri participant or not. We will ride through Langley to Andreason to Goss Lake. Post here or give me a call. The race is short on volunteers for T1 and the run, if you can help call Carrie at 221-5484, helpers needed! |
Kurt J |
7/27/2008 7:24:53 PM |
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It is next to Frazer's yellow bottle in my breezeway so they are not lonely. Will have Matt bring it next Muk run.
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Erin |
7/27/2008 5:38:34 PM |
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Erin - I left a water bottle in the tree well in front of your house. I thin it has REI on it. Matt can just bring it over to Muk whenever. Thanks. |
Bob |
7/27/2008 10:20:23 AM |
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Frazer - Your yellow little bottle is in the Simms' breezeway. |
Bob |
7/27/2008 10:18:07 AM |
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see you at Deer Lake at 4 crow magna man; need to see if I can still swim ... haven't been in water since Fat. |
jj |
7/27/2008 7:07:06 AM |
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Oh boy a sunday ride! See ya there!! |
david welton |
7/26/2008 8:15:08 PM |
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Will there be a open water swim at Gordon's place this Sunday at 4pm? j.d. |
crow magna man |
7/26/2008 1:53:55 PM |
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Christian Vandevelde starts his TT at 7:11 this morning and has a longshot chance at the podium if he does exceptionally well. He lost a few minutes after a crash while descending the Alps. I may have to join the ride on the road this morning....... |
david welton |
7/26/2008 6:57:35 AM |
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That was me... |
Heidi |
7/25/2008 11:21:59 PM |
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Hey Blake, what a great cause! I donated and then sent the info on to other people, hopefully they will donate as well. Next year let's have a team!
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7/25/2008 11:21:23 PM |
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anyone remember that rain stuff that used to come out of the sky long ago? Check the forecast before putting together your ensemble for outdoor workouts this weekend. |
Peter |
7/25/2008 2:32:02 PM |
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Fat Salmon Results:
1 mile (wetsuit, non-wetsuit)
http://www.racecenter.com/results/2008/fs1mw08.htm
http://www.racecenter.com/results/2008/fs1mnw08.htm
3 mile (wetsuit, non-wetsuit)
http://www.racecenter.com/results/2008/fs3mw08.htm
http://www.racecenter.com/results/2008/fs3mnw08.htm |
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7/24/2008 5:15:47 PM |
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A class mate of our son's, Nick Merrill, and his wife are running from Portland to Seattle over three days to raise money for water wells in rural Africa. Check it out at htt://dropinthebucket.org click on "Running For Water". Lynn and I have already donated, maybe you want to as well (sic.) |
blake |
7/24/2008 12:22:57 PM |
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A few of us (hopefully more) are doing the Scoggins Valley Triathlon August 30th at Hagg Lake. There’s both an Oly and a Sprint. It’s the same course as Nationals Sept 20th. This is a good opportunity to preview the course or just come do a great triathlon. I just booked the Travel Lodge in Forest Grove $70 - about 10 minutes from Hagg Lake.
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Frazer |
7/23/2008 10:03:51 PM |
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Thurs. am run at 6 anyone? I'll be at keller... |
kristan |
7/23/2008 9:56:37 PM |
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I am looking for a wet suit, sleeveless, to fit a 5'11" 200 lb. guy, I would like to borrow it for lake padden aug.2? [okay...205 lbs.] thanks , Johnny d. |
cultus bay crab |
7/23/2008 8:04:43 AM |
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Anyone interested in doing the Black Diamond tri on Sept 14th - the olympic or sprint distance? http://www.racecenter.com/blackdiamond/olysprinttri/index.htm |
gretchen |
7/22/2008 2:46:01 PM |
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I need to ride a coupl'a hours on Thursday, but need to finish by 5pm latest. Anyone else want to ride earlier than Brandon,s ride? 730-7915 |
blake |
7/22/2008 1:51:19 PM |
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5:30 is better for me too. See you tomorrow! |
kristan |
7/22/2008 12:48:59 PM |
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We had a real nice weekend in Chelan at the Chelanman races. Check out my race report in the Races section. High fives to everybody who raced this weekend. Too bad I missed the Fat Salmon. Life is full of choices. |
Kurt J |
7/22/2008 11:57:16 AM |
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Tomorrow (Wednesday) morning Masters is swimming at 6:00 at Goss Lake. Challis and I have to start at 5:30 am in order to make it to work on time. Any other early birds interested in joining me? |
gretchen |
7/22/2008 7:49:21 AM |
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Kurt? Race report? |
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7/22/2008 12:14:25 AM |
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Fat Salmon report:There are people out there who can swim faster than I can think. Or comprehend, anyways. The main subject of this report is the Excellent lunchspot arranged through the foresight of Johnny D. Thanks JD. |
*B |
7/22/2008 12:09:03 AM |
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Hurray for the weekend TT. 10 sounds good. It will give me time to warm up. Let's follow it with a run also. Either the tri course, or speed work on the track? 'k? |
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7/21/2008 11:39:07 PM |
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What a great DSR weekend! Congrats to all. Have not heard from Kurt J. who did Chelanman, I believe... Great showing Frazer, Bob, Heidi and Bill! Pamela and Frank?
As for Fat Salmon, we had many AG top 3... (from memory, so apologies for mistakes/forgotten winners) Shiela McCue AG1, Jeff Johnson AG1, Liza AG1, Phil AG1?, Kristi AG2, Kristan AG2, Patricia Buchannan AG3, John DeWit AG3. Many first timers too! The competitiors: Julie, Megan, Krista, Jean, Dan, Greg, Jeff, Brian, Phil P, Liza, John, Peter, Sheila, Patricia, Kristi. Thanks to Brandon for kayaking, and to Kurt for loaning the kayak. These results are unofficial. I am sure Kristi or one of us will post official results when they are available. |
kristan |
7/21/2008 11:30:40 PM |
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also, I encourage you competitors to file race reports on the race page as well as here, that way they're easy to find next year when I've forgotten what you wrote. kthxbai. |
*b |
7/21/2008 10:17:19 PM |
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looking for a used 24" wheeled bike with gears for a rapidly growing almost 10-year-old. anyone got one collecting cobwebs? |
Brandon |
7/21/2008 10:12:38 PM |
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Despite the 1,500 or so, who showed up for the Sea Fair Triathlon, it was well organized and a lot of fun. Bob R suggested it and I’m glad I went. Bob, by the way, had a stellar performance against top competition and missed placing high on the podium by one month. This tri was a very different experience not only because there were so many in it, but also because a high percentage were casual triathletes. I was in one of the last swim waves and found myself swimming a slalom course through all the struggling swimmers. At one point, I came upon a woman doing the backstroke in a pretty much vertical position, not going anywhere fast. I wanted to yell out, “press your buoy”, but then realized that might get me a sore jaw, so I kept going. The bike was flat and fast with a fun out and back on the I-90 floating bridge express lane. Once, again weaving through the tri-newbie’s proved to be challenging and a bit scary, reminding me of what it must be like to drive in Mumbai. This event was better organized than most small tri’s I’ve been to and being at Seward Park makes you feel like you’re not in the city. I recommend it for next year. Thanks Bob.
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Frazer |
7/21/2008 9:51:20 PM |
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Doctors need help to do normal everyday things! ;) |
Ed |
7/21/2008 9:16:53 PM |
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Unfortunately, we are unable to post under "Training Events" but anyone interested in swimming on Tuesday morning at 5:30 at Goss Lake? Be there or be square! |
Gretchen |
7/21/2008 8:06:17 PM |
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ah, yes, please do pardon me! Very well done racers! |
b* |
7/21/2008 6:51:23 PM |
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Wow! Nice job everybody. And thanks for the race updates. Anybody else reporting in? |
Ron |
7/21/2008 6:43:03 PM |
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Saturday TT on July 26th. This is for folks who can't make the Tuesday TT, and for a little speedwork before the Tri. I'm tentatively planning on 10 or 11 AM, but checking for any passionate preferences. |
Brandon |
7/21/2008 6:31:31 PM |
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Seattle Night & Day report: Heidi and I (team Whidbey Island Nerds) won the 7-hour foot category! We were only beaten by a few bicycle teams although I have to admit that the turnout was a bit low this year - they ended up canceling the 16-hr category altogether. We've done a lot of these events and this was our best one yet; Heidi came up with a great route plan and we navigated and paced ourselves well. In addition to winning chocolate and coffee, we won the grand prize of a free entry (worth $170) to the Seattle City Chase event on Aug. 9 (http://www.citychaseusa.com). We hadn't even heard of this race before but I guess it's similar to the Amazing Race. There's actually going to be televised segment about the Vancouver version of the event on Canadian Channel 2 tonight at 8:30pm. We'll be watching to see what we've gotten ourselves into! Pam and Frank were also there entered in the 3-hour category so they were gone by the time we finished and the results have not yet been posted. |
Bill C |
7/21/2008 4:00:35 PM |
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Fat Salmon was suppose to be only 3.2 miles. I think I swam 4! I'm going to do some work on my sighting.
17 of us were there and we had a great lunch party afterwards thanks to John. I think folks may be waiting for the results to be posted online. All seemed to have a great time. |
jeff |
7/21/2008 3:13:56 PM |
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Seafair Update - Perfect day for racing. Frazer successfuly talked himself from 1st in his AG to 2nd. (The guy a scant 8 seconds in front of him was in his AG but had lost his timing chip.) I PR'd for 5th in my AG. So, Frazer - 2/13 AG, 172/1405 OA, free PR (his first Seafair). Me - 5/57 AG, 125/1405 OA, PR. As a side note, I missed being on the podium by a mere 888 hours. Can't wait to finally turn 50 next month. Best part of the day was watching Alex Hough absolutely tear up the final 200 yards to finish in 1:19:59. The crowd was going bonkers as he came down the chute. Alex is only 8. |
Bob R |
7/21/2008 3:07:17 PM |
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swim @ blake &lynn's today, Monday 2pm. Bring da kidz. |
blake |
7/21/2008 1:04:38 PM |
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Word on the street is that there were many fine performances this weekend. Come on - post some race reports: Fat Salmon, Seafair, Night and Day, more??? |
Ron |
7/21/2008 12:12:41 PM |
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word from the park is that the whidbey tri entrants # is at 275. cap is at 300. go now, or volunteer to help. Or go swim Padden. that is all. over and out. |
parksona non grata |
7/21/2008 12:10:02 PM |
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Sorry for the late posting, but anyone who would rather swim Goss Lake is welcome at Lynn and Blake's lot at the end of Kirkwood lane today, Sunday @ 5:30. If I'm a little late, dive on in. No don't really dive, it's too shallow. |
blake |
7/20/2008 12:25:14 PM |
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Heidi and I are doing lake padden.. How did the Fat Salmon go??????we are waiting...... |
kelly |
7/20/2008 11:37:17 AM |
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Anybody contemplating swimming Lake Padden? Aug.2. I would go, if there are a couple others, otherwise, I will have to help with that dang whitbee Try. |
cultus bay crab |
7/20/2008 11:05:24 AM |
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Anyone interested in a Slow-Poke run in the woods tomorrow meet at 8:30 at Goldsmith. |
Gretchen |
7/19/2008 9:40:52 PM |
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Anyone up for a long Sunday ride? Meet at Bayview Corner at 9:00 a.m. |
Brian |
7/19/2008 8:08:42 PM |
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remember the street dance tonight!! |
twinkle toes |
7/19/2008 5:42:41 PM |
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maybe we could use it in a game of Twister. |
kelly |
7/19/2008 3:02:27 PM |
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Stop with the slip & slide already. Ya'll too accommodating. Frazer and Brandon both seem to be getting us some. We'll have to think of other uses for it. |
blake |
7/19/2008 11:31:48 AM |
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Every girl needs her own bodyglide! Will you get me one too Henry? |
Heidi |
7/19/2008 9:39:48 AM |
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Is anybody riding today? |
david welton |
7/19/2008 6:33:07 AM |
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Happy Swimming at Fat Salmon Everyone! |
Heidi |
7/18/2008 10:43:02 PM |
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i am zo in de zone, zonebody is going to zee me. ja, 3.2 miles.dat is de zone,baby! |
fish sticks |
7/18/2008 1:59:55 PM |
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Blake, I'm going to Fat Salmon Saturday to kayak, and must make a trip to REI afterwards. I'll get you some there. |
Brandon |
7/18/2008 1:10:22 PM |
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If anyone is at a tri-geek shop before the local tri, please buy two tubes of Body Glide for Lynn and Blake. As a mark of her seriousness, Lynn needs her own. |
blake |
7/18/2008 12:18:19 PM |
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What: Community Meeting regarding the feasibility of a South Whidbey Aquatics and Recreation center
When: Thursday, 17 July, 2008, 6:30 PM
Where: United Methodist Church, 3rd & Anthes, Langley, WA
Why: As a follow up to the design charrette held in June when participants were asked how they would spend approximately 10 million dollars, this meeting's topics will include design concepts, construction costs, maintenance costs, programming revenue, and timelines
Hosted by: South Whidbey Parks & Recreation District and O.R.B. Architects
If you cannot attend the meeting and want to provide input or ask questions on whether or not South Whidbey Parks & Recreation District should build a new aquatics and recreation facility, please contact Terri Arnold, Director, SWPRD, dirswprd@whidbey.com
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kr |
7/17/2008 1:13:34 PM |
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Going to be at Goss Lake from 3:30'ish til 5:30 with kids, hope to swim a bit (trading kid watch with Brian and/or Marni at some point)...so come on down if you want to join us for a dip. |
Megan |
7/17/2008 11:11:34 AM |
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Frazer - No problem. And you're welcome to spend the night pre-race if you want. No bed available but there's a sofa or an inflatable double available. Call me. |
Bob R |
7/16/2008 7:43:02 PM |
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Bob, I'm in for Seafair, so please pick up my packet if you're going down there. I'll call you to coordinate Sunday Morning. |
Frazer |
7/16/2008 5:02:52 PM |
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If anyone's doing the Seafair Tri on Sunday and would like me to pick up their race packet at the expo on Saturday, just let me know and we can coordinate getting it to you. |
Bob R |
7/16/2008 4:19:53 PM |
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David and I are riding for an hour and a half or so Thursday from 1/2 Link at 2pm. Join us if you can |
blake |
7/16/2008 10:28:12 AM |
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Just a couple random DSR thoughts: It’s nice to know that mine are not the only quads that are just now starting to recover from the weekend’s gentle rolling hills. Ouch. Nice job with the race organization. And super performances. Most impressive was Frank’s powering up those hills and Kurt’s tenacity to pull to the front of the pack. The Langley ½ has potential to become a NW classic. I predict more than doubling in size next year. Time Trial – Awesome performances last night. Just about everyone had PR’s or SPR’s. And into a headwind to boot! Beautiful swim this morning in Deer Lake. Always a little spooky when the fog settles in but totally cool to see Kristy’s pink cap emerge out of the mist coming toward us in the middle of the lake! Megan, Dave, Gill, Hope you had a good swim – never did see you as we passed in the fog! |
Ron |
7/16/2008 8:46:22 AM |
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Thanks Matt for a super race. You made it look easy (like every great host) Also to all the volunteers who generously gve up their Sunday morning to help the rest of us have a smooth time of it. Well, that's rhetorical of course, Those gently rolling hills with signeage were hysterical. |
Pat B. |
7/15/2008 5:52:58 PM |
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Oh yeah? The REAL full moon swim Friday night at 9:00 in Lake Serene, followed by a 5.5 mile moonlight run to Meadowdale Park & back. BYOG & H (bring your own glowsticks and headlamps). Alas, no bonfire, but Henry's Donut on the Speedway is open 24 hours. Islanders are always welcome should you find yourself in Mukilteo Friday night. |
MUK |
7/15/2008 4:37:50 PM |
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Full Moon swim and beachfire Wednesday at Blake and Lynn's lot. Kirkwood Lane on Goss Lake. Moon rises at 8:30 should be visible from the lake by 9:30 or so, fire started by 9. No changing or bathroom facilities. |
blake |
7/15/2008 3:48:33 PM |
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Way to go Jean and other STPers! Also a big way to go for all the other weekend racers. I myself did the Clear lake Triathlon. The bike was totally awesome. I was able to get a biker in site and then pass them one at a time! Slow run time but did great overall! |
Randi |
7/15/2008 1:36:29 PM |
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Jean, GREAT JOB! Do they have stuff for the 1 day riders, like they do for the 2day riders? Congrats. |
kelly |
7/15/2008 11:24:46 AM |
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That was me. |
jean |
7/15/2008 10:12:42 AM |
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You can do all this preparation but there always seems to be these calamities that crop up. There was the air gushing out of my tire valve when I tried a last minute top off. There was the the three trips to the restroom before reaching REI Kent stop because I hydrated the day before. Then getting to Centralia an hour early and my partner's wife missing us because she was shopping. Also the angels at Winlock with the sunscreen. And finally the sole searching during those last fifty miles. The nausea when my body didn't want to eat anymore but you gag stuff down anyway. We got in to Portland at 6:59pm. Saddle time was 12hrs 18min and over all time was 14hrs 15min. We averaged 16.9mph. |
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7/15/2008 10:11:42 AM |
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Goss Lake swim at 3:00 today. |
jean |
7/15/2008 9:40:22 AM |
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STP? Jean? Brandon? anyone wanna report in?
please... |
k |
7/15/2008 9:23:06 AM |
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...that when she sits around the hatchery, she sits AROUND the hatchery. |
Hugh Jim Bissel |
7/15/2008 8:28:18 AM |
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Yo' salmon so fat... |
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7/15/2008 8:27:26 AM |
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Brandon, and anyone else, if you are interested, the Fat Salmon race is still looking for a few more kayakers for the race this saturday. anyone interested, go to their web site, and follow the dots to volunteers. thanks, johnny d. |
cultus bay crab |
7/14/2008 9:25:57 PM |
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Hey girls there is an opportunity to run a leg in Ragnar it would be 18 miles total. Beautiful Blaine to Langley. The deposit is pd for. Jjust $ for gas/hotel/van rental this is all split between the 12. Ragnar is the 25th and 26th of July. Please let me know ASAP. |
kelly |
7/14/2008 2:56:06 PM |
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In typical Matt Simms style the Langley half was a well executed masterpiece, with perfection down to the last detail. The mental processing required to pull off a first time event like this and have it come out so well, would easily fill up a 40 Gig hard drive. (Matt got 3 hours sleep total for the two days before the race, and very little that entire week.) Thanks to the multitude of behind the scene volunteers, who made the event run like clockwork. Congratulations to the DSR runners, who submitted their bodies to the challenging course, Whew! The front runners: Frank, Ron, Pedro, etc. seemed to take the gently rolling hills description literally. Judging from your times, as you weren’t significantly slowed down. Frank somehow got the mistaken impression that it was supposed to be a PR course and ran it accordingly, awesome dude! The feeling I got from inside and out, is that this race is destined to be a regional classic. It’s got: masterful organization, great scenery, relentless hills, and a festival at the finish line. Find any other race that can top that? Congratulations Matt!
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Frazer |
7/14/2008 11:37:27 AM |
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Choochokam Arts throws out a collective "YEAH!" Great job Matt, awesome volunteers and, of course, racers! (How are those quads?) Cheers to you all!! |
sher |
7/14/2008 8:54:14 AM |
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Great job Matt! And to all the racers, it was a great day and fun was had by all even though some didn't get the humor of Matts "gentle rolling hills". But the ones I talked to they will be coming back and will have trained on hills, hopefully. I did pick up on my way out 2 signs showing milege, there in the car where you like me to take them Matt? Way to go everyone!!!!!!!!!!!!! |
kelly |
7/14/2008 8:41:45 AM |
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Well done Langley Half Marathoners and Race Director! It was a hoot to cheer you all on. Everyone looked strong at the top of Foxspit. I didn't hear any complaining just a few questions about "gently rolling hills". Here's to next year - cheers! |
gretchen |
7/13/2008 8:49:05 PM |
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Langley 1/2 follow-up – Good job to all at the race today. It was fun to see everyone putting out a solid effort. Frazer -Your water bottle from today's race is with me. I'll either get it to Matt next time I see him or bring it to the Seafair Tri next Sunday if you opt for that over Ft. Lewis. |
Bob R |
7/13/2008 2:20:37 PM |
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Deer lake at 4 pm - Today's workout is 3 laps in prep for Fat Salmon. Come join the fun.
Also be sure to visit the SWA table at Choochokam today or even come and sit with us for awhile. |
Jeff |
7/13/2008 8:15:46 AM |
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615AM??? Post a route. Maybe i can meet you half way |
david welton |
7/11/2008 8:31:02 PM |
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Gretchen, I am in for 3 miles. wetsuit NOT full skin, .
though I'm game for a skinny now and then, just not usu. a spectated event... Lunch sounds much more amenable! |
sometimes freely in freeland |
7/11/2008 6:46:25 PM |
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The volunteers run as stated in the Training Events is apparently on Saturday. |
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7/11/2008 5:41:37 PM |
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Sunday |
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7/11/2008 5:40:46 PM |
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So, is the marathon sat. or sunday? In the paper no date in the marketplace it says sunday and the event training page is for sat. Please I am confused. |
kelly |
7/11/2008 5:38:10 PM |
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thanks pete, 'almost skin mode' is the operative word. |
cultus bay crab |
7/11/2008 10:07:37 AM |
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Gretchen, Linda will be swimming the 1 mile and I will be swimming the 3. (I will be in *almost* full skin mode.) Traditionally we go out together for lunch afterwards; any interest in that? |
Peter |
7/11/2008 10:02:28 AM |
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Cultus Crab, I did a Lk. Wa swim event about eight years ago where a couple of participants did really full skin mode. They got in the water, then removed their swim suits and tossed them to friends onshore. Then they did the 1.7 mile swim. At the finish, they had other friends waiting with large towels. |
Peter |
7/11/2008 9:59:06 AM |
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I am doing the 3 miler, and as of two minutes ago, will need a ride.my pal needs the element.. temp is up to 72 as of the 8th. so am considering switching to full skin mode. stay tuned. |
cultus bay crab |
7/11/2008 9:12:25 AM |
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Friday morning road ride -- round trip to Coupeville -- leave Bayview by 9, Main St. and East Harbor by 9:15 -- sorry for the short notice...it's summer, sort of. |
jb |
7/11/2008 8:19:34 AM |
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Who's in for Fat Salmon and how far is everyone planning to go? Like I need to do another event anytime soon. |
gretchen |
7/10/2008 8:59:55 PM |
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Patricia, I didn't see you either. |
*b |
7/10/2008 3:57:57 PM |
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The Lake Stevens photos are up at Brightroom. I went through the lost and found and came up with a few shots of yous: here is the photo id #
37889-016-008 Kristan cornering on bike.
37889-048-033 Kristan crossing finish line.
37889-048-034 Kristan crossing finish line still.
37889-068-027 Kristan going out the out and back.
37889-068-028 Kristan going out the out and back still.
37889-082-029 Gretchen coming back the out and back.
37889-082-030 Gretchen coming back the out and back still.
37889-128-034 Pamela exiting swim.
37889-130-008 Pamela exiting swim still.
37889-173-005 Gretchen on bike.
37889-196-011 Gretchen on bike 2nd loop. I didn't see Kelly or Erin or John in the lost and found, but there WERE 3961 photos to go through. My eyes got tired. You all look great. Having too much fun. Get serious, willya?
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*B |
7/10/2008 3:56:12 PM |
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Awesome job by everyone at Lake Stevens at Sunday. That is a tough course. BTW, it looks like the Vancouver Worlds near official race results are finally up.(maybe this is old news). See you all on Sunday! |
Pedro |
7/9/2008 8:08:34 PM |
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The All Stars of South Whidbey have been told we cannot play anymore base ball games due to the Whopping Cough Epidemic. The kids have worked very hard. It is just hard to tell your child he/she can't play. Here's to next year. |
kelly |
7/9/2008 5:45:32 PM |
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Bob and Frazer want to swim at Goss at 4. Bob wants to do a lap or two of the tri course afterwards. That sounds fun to me. |
B*randon |
7/9/2008 1:33:50 PM |
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Congratulations to all the Lake Stevens racers!
I was cheering for you from east of the mountains, wishing I was witnessing all your glory! I knew you'd all do great and you did! Nice Job Guys! |
Heidi |
7/9/2008 10:36:41 AM |
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Special thanks to John and Becky for inviting us to stay, and treating us so well. Kudos and Kowtows to you downsounders who came and cheered. Especially those with no family involved. You know who you are. To my teammates who competed: I probably wouldn't have done it without your inspiration and motivation. Pearls beyond price. I know so many brave women. My entirely-too-long race report is posted on the Races page. |
Brandon |
7/9/2008 1:11:26 AM |
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Congratulations to all that finished the race and thanks to all that cheered us on. It was great seeing so many people that I knew out on the course. I did not even know I had an inner runner in me but Matt found it and brought it out. The pre race day, race day and post race BBQ was filled with a lot of great moments but I will always have the image of Erin getting ready for bed the night before - with her race belt and helmet on. Great Weekend..... Great People.... Lets do it again next year.
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John |
7/8/2008 9:54:35 PM |
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hey tetras, sand lance and assorted fry -- we scored a table at Choochokam for the pool (thank you, Johnny). Please sign up for 2 hour shifts (see training event details for phone number). Appropriate bathing attire encouraged. Bring your floaties. |
jb |
7/8/2008 12:25:56 PM |
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Congrats to Erin Simms, Erin Aas, Pam, Kelly, Krissi, Brandon, Kevin, Dan, and Semple! We all finished! I feel honored to be part of this group. You are all amazing athletes and have minds that triumph over bodies. Everyone looked so strong. Thanks to all of our supporters. Every corner that I turned brought another group of cheering friends. You all carried me to the finish line. Let's do it again next year! |
Gretchen |
7/7/2008 9:42:36 PM |
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This is going to sound so sappy and melodramatic but it's really really true: there is no freakin way I could have done Lake Stevens without the support of all of you crazy DSR people.
After 3 weeks of tapering, I lost track of my faith in being able to go the distance and by Saturday I was a train wreck. A special thanks to Erin and Kelly for all your patience and kind words and to Brandon and Kristan for some much needed hugs. And to those of you who came to the race--honestly, I might not have gotten in the water if you hadn't been there. As we were standing at the start line, I was secretly checking your faces to see if you had any doubts about whether I could do it. I didn't see one single doubter, only a bunch of enthusiastic people ready to spend their whole day cheering all of us on. Once the gun went off and I took a few strokes, I went into some kind of weird auto pilot race mode and all was good again. It was one of the most unbelievable days of my life. Thanks for being there. Thanks for believing in me. |
p |
7/7/2008 9:31:42 PM |
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Agreed! The most amazing part was the support! Thanks to those who had no families involved and came anyway;Stringers, Rosie, and to all the family members young and old who cheered us on. btw: no problems getting to sleep last night, but got up early to get the wash done for the week. Who is doing STP? |
kristan |
7/7/2008 6:43:41 PM |
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Ditto on the superb support from the kids and spouses and friends!! It was soooo needed by run time. Congrats to fellow racers! We Rocked It!! And Kelly, I also was wide awake around 3 am...eating breakfast cereal! |
Erin |
7/7/2008 1:11:02 PM |
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Can't sleep still pumped up. Just wanted to say I had a GREAT time I was just so glad to see the finish line. I really want to acknowledge what great support that we all had with our families and friends I am proud to have you all in my life. Will, Thomas, Pheobe, Grace, Elizabeth, Chloe, way to hang in there it was a long day and I thank you for all of your cheering. When it is your time I will be cheering you all on. Everyone thank you!!!!!!!!!!!LOVE YOU |
kelly |
7/7/2008 2:03:27 AM |
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Just a word about the studs at Lake Stevens - REPRESENT. And what's that all about? It's about setting aggressive goals (Kelly - 7:55, Pam 7:00), not freaking out too much with those goals staring you in the face (Kelly, Pam), then unceremoniously crushing them (Kelly - 6:55, Pam 6:18). It's about making racing part of your training and part of your life (Kevin - 2nd swim, first day with tri bars on his bike this year, B* - deciding to go for it and signing up at the expo for his first race in 4 years, Semple struggling to fit training in but signing up anyway), then writing a number on your arm and flicking that inner switch to race mode and going for it (Kevin - 5:12, B* - 5:32 and two places away from a 70.3 worlds qualification, Semple - 6:25 with the strongest run of the day). It's about absorbing the punches the race throws at you (Erin - 2 flats, Dan - massive cramping) and fighting back (Erin - 4 minutes under her time goal despite the flats, Dan - under 5 hours and 10 minutes faster than last year). It's about challenging yourself (Kristan - two triathlons, Goss Lake and Whidbey, under her belt, Gretchen - longest event before the race half marathon) and rising to the occasion (Kristan - 6:05 and one place from a 70.3 worlds spot, Gretchen - 6:20something, and she RACED the whole day). I just watched in awe today. And every time one of them went by, one word came to mind. Represent. |
Matt |
7/6/2008 9:05:39 PM |
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Oustanding results! Nice work everyone. I'm really happy for/proud to know you all. Totally sucks about the flats Erin, but way to finish with a vengance! Can't wait to hear stories. |
kr |
7/6/2008 3:07:00 PM |
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bstar ag9 in 532. kristan ag5 in 607. pam ag7 in 618. dan ag11 in 454. ktrain ag28 in 512. gretchen ag30 in sub625. erin ag34 in 626 with 2 flats. kelly ag19 in 655. semple ag28 in 625. gary w ag 36 in ---. jim t ag 31 in ---. damon h ag51 in ---. |
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7/6/2008 2:28:37 PM |
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awesome, awesome, awesome! thanks for the updates. as if i were there. or something. |
kr |
7/6/2008 2:04:22 PM |
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bstar in with a solid 530something or close. kristan in the home stretch driving for a strong 6 and change. gretchen and pam together gunning for way, way under 7. erin same, chasing |
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7/6/2008 1:04:33 PM |
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kelly thru mile 8 fighting her achilles but not giving in. strong, that girl. |
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7/6/2008 12:46:33 PM |
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semple absolutely blazing through half, letting that inner runner OUT. michelle blew through half making up huge time for the dtrain shannon michelle relay. |
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7/6/2008 12:31:01 PM |
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kristan , gretchen , pam, erin through half |
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7/6/2008 12:20:40 PM |
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kristan through half still searching for her inner runner. kelly blazed through 4 workIng HARD. still smiling too. |
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7/6/2008 12:03:37 PM |
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dan in under 5h. ktrain in the final stretch. bstar at halfway. kristan approaching half. gretchen and pam close together at about 4. erin chasing and making up time. kelly and semple going through 5k. everyone working extremely hard. |
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7/6/2008 11:46:45 AM |
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semple out of t2 and loving it |
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7/6/2008 11:30:58 AM |
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Way Cool! Go Erin, Pam, Kelly, Kristan, Gretchen, bstar! |
david welton |
7/6/2008 11:27:47 AM |
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that is, ripping, not crying. this is kelly we're talking about |
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7/6/2008 11:23:40 AM |
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kelly tearing it up |
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7/6/2008 11:22:15 AM |
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kelly into t2. erin hit glass on the 2nd flat but is ok into the run at 421 |
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7/6/2008 11:20:40 AM |
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erin into t2 with dirty hands and a mission |
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7/6/2008 11:18:06 AM |
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pam out of t2 in 410 looking strong . erin report - 2 flats. |
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7/6/2008 11:13:28 AM |
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gretchen in great shape out of t2 - not throwing up or anything , and striding well |
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7/6/2008 11:09:36 AM |
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gretchen steaming into t2 |
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7/6/2008 11:04:35 AM |
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kristan tight quads but good on nutrition hydration. still cloudy and cool. expecting gretchen next, then erin who had a flat on the bike, with pam and kelly close. semple out there in the thick of it. very cool. |
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7/6/2008 10:59:18 AM |
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kristan coming into t2 hot |
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7/6/2008 10:52:51 AM |
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bstar just left t2 cramping but still striding |
matt |
7/6/2008 10:51:18 AM |
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at lake stevens. dan and ktrain on the run. everyone else steaming into t2 |
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7/6/2008 10:42:55 AM |
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Wow, there is a huge fire in Santa Barbara, over 8,000 acres, 3,000 homes evacuated. It looks like it started within a halfmile of where our uphill sprint ended on the Saturday ride. I'm glad I live here, despite the long winter. |
david welton |
7/6/2008 8:42:06 AM |
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That would be tomorrow Sunday... |
Brian |
7/5/2008 8:28:05 PM |
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Bike Ride leaving from Bayview 12:30...about 2+ hours.
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Brian |
7/5/2008 8:27:33 PM |
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Patricia, I am very sorry to hear you lost Kismet. I am sure he leaves behind the best of memories. He was fortunate to have been your dog. Our thoughts are with you. |
Bob T. |
7/5/2008 9:19:38 AM |
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To Everyone doing the half iron tomorrow, we wish you calm winds, waters, and stomachs. You will all reach and achieve your goals, and have a great experience which to share for a long time to come. |
The Stringers |
7/5/2008 7:42:06 AM |
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HAPPY 4TH OF JULY - See you with your floaties on. This should be fun! |
kelly |
7/4/2008 10:27:34 AM |
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Oh Patricia, I am so sorry to hear abour Kismet, he was a great dog, and you take as much time as you need my thoughts are with you. |
kelly |
7/3/2008 7:15:58 PM |
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Patricia, am saddened to hear about Kismet and the loss of his devoted, kind soul. My thoughts are with you. |
kristan |
7/3/2008 5:01:45 PM |
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Patricia, I'm sure you gave Kismet the best life possible. His devotion to you was palpable. I'm very sorry for your loss, and glad that you introduced me to him. |
Brandon |
7/3/2008 4:12:45 PM |
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Patricia, I am sorry to hear about Kismet. Georgia and I know how you feel. Kismet was a lucky dog to have you as his master! You gave him a good life. |
david welton |
7/3/2008 1:59:58 PM |
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Swimming at Goss Lake 4 and 4:30'ish today. Should be exciting in this weather! Two shifts as Brian and I will be taking turns with the kids. Come on out in the rain! |
Megan |
7/3/2008 1:39:04 PM |
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Kristi has posted a swim at the Gordon's for tomorrow. Let's keep in mind that they may be sleeping at 6:30am and so let's be as quiet as possible when arriving and getting ready. E.g. close car doors quietly. Park near the road end of the driveway if you can find space there. Whisper. Use hand signals. Arrive by bike if that's practical for you. It is hugely generous of the Gordons to let us swim there and we can show some appreciation by disturbing them as little as possible . |
Peter |
7/3/2008 1:39:04 PM |
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So sorry Patricia...Kismet was a lucky dog to have you.
My thoughts go out to you.
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Megan |
7/3/2008 1:36:23 PM |
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Pat B, I'm very sorry to hear that. Kismet was one of my favorite dogs! He was so beautiful and gentle. My condolences. We are sending good thoughts your way. |
Peter |
7/3/2008 1:19:26 PM |
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I had to have Kismet euthanized this morning. I won't be fit for human contact for a little bit I'm afraid. |
Pat B. |
7/3/2008 12:46:23 PM |
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I plan to swim in the Harbor Fri morn at 8:00 am. All are welcome to join me, 4330 East Harbor Rd.
Bring sandals or wet shoes. |
Kurt J |
7/3/2008 10:49:10 AM |
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There's been a change to the bike course for Lake Stevens on Sunday. It's not a huge difference, but there are some significant changes. The hill on Machias Cutoff is no longer part of the course, but I think the redirection has added a much larger hill out of T1. I'm not sure of this, however. Here's a link to a map of the new course. http://www.lakestevens703.com/index.php?topic=course Also, if you're nervous about the swim start, you can make it mellow by going to the far end (far right) of the starting dock. This way you'll be on the outside and out of the way of all the people gunning for the first buoy. It's not really a slower line, just less traffic. The pack stretches out quickly, too, so you're pretty clear 5-10 minutes into the swim. See you all on Sunday! |
Dan |
7/3/2008 9:29:41 AM |
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Can I get a water spot too please, or cutting fruit for the end or put me in for whatever, I can do this, I know I can. We can talk this weekend. Com on B* spill the beans! |
kelly |
7/3/2008 8:59:17 AM |
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Just a quick note to call out [again] our collective awesomenesses. Last Tuesday's TT is one for the record books. Of the 13 finishers there were 11 Season PRs. I can't name one of you without going through the whole list, there's just so much glory going around. Well done. All y'all. Very well done indeed. |
*B |
7/3/2008 12:37:02 AM |
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I need all the volunteers I can get. Bob and Kayla, you can own water stop 1/5 or work the finish or do whatever else you'd like to do. |
Matt |
7/2/2008 10:40:17 PM |
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What kind of DOR volunteer positions need to be filled for the Langley 1/2 on the 13th? I'm probably available, possibly Kayla too. |
Bob R |
7/2/2008 4:01:04 PM |
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Not true Dan, you did 1.7 the day we swam at the Y... I'd never done much more than 3000yds when Matt talked me into that stupid Cowichan relay, which was over 5. you'll be fine doing 3. Besides, everyone else is doing it. Just make sure you keep Matt's wet suit. |
Kathy |
7/2/2008 1:47:43 PM |
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3 miles at Fat Salmon. Join us for the fun!
btw, anyone want an early morning run on Trillium trails tomorrow am? 5:45am or 6?
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kristan |
7/2/2008 1:03:30 PM |
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Are you all doing the 3 mile or the 1 mile? I'm thinking about the 3 mile, but I've never gone more than 1.2. |
Dan |
7/2/2008 10:22:15 AM |
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There is a crew doing Fat Salmon, but I don't remember everyone who chimed in on Sunday when we were discussing it. I am in. I think (tho may be mistaken) Jeff, Greg, Kristy, Erin... correct me if I am wrong. Others have signed up, I think John deWit, Dan Gregory. Not sure of who else... |
kristan |
7/1/2008 10:27:40 PM |
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Is anybody doing the Fat Salmon this year? |
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7/1/2008 9:49:33 PM |
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Pat B and everyone else, the Gordon parade entry will meet at 12:15 at the corner of Swede Hill and Maxwelton roads (same as the Swim Center group.) There is a large barn there. All the parade entries will be there. Just look for the most chaotic place possible and you've found it. Bring a bike to ride in the parade, unicycle, or just walk. Kids are encouraged too. |
Peter |
7/1/2008 9:04:28 PM |
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Blake, I'll do the last half-hour bike with you then the transition to run. [I think I'm tapering...] |
B* |
7/1/2008 3:43:41 PM |
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Would like company for part or all of a 3 hour ride on Thursday followed by short transition run. Start time negotiable, I must finish by 4:30. blakew@whidbey.com |
blake |
7/1/2008 11:57:56 AM |
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Choices, decisions, yikes. Where/when to meet if we go for the Gordon?? |
Pat B. |
7/1/2008 9:45:58 AM |
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The Lake Stevens swim course is one counter-clockwise loop. There are HUGE orange buoys lining the course, so it's really easy to figure out a line. The only difficult part is coming back to shore with the rising sun shining on the water. See attached: http://www.lakestevens703.com/downloads/SwimMap.pdf |
Dan |
6/30/2008 10:46:36 PM |
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Am feeling the need for transition training... anyone up for a group session on July 4? b4 or after the parade? |
kristan |
6/30/2008 9:05:04 PM |
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Lk. Stevens question: Does anyone know if the swim course is one lap or two? And if it's two, is there a beach runaround thing? |
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6/30/2008 6:09:45 PM |
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Oh, good to know Kirstan, thanks! NO Curt Gordon signs for the pool people. (I might wear a pin though) |
kr |
6/30/2008 3:13:04 PM |
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I spoke with Curt on Sunday about the pool contingent wearing Gordon Tshirts, and he decided best not to mix and match... |
kristan |
6/30/2008 1:47:48 PM |
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The Lake Padden Open Water Swim is the same day as Whidbey Tri this year. Bummer. However there's a new 3mi swim event on the radar just across I-5 from Lk Padden on Aug 16th: http://www.lakesamishtriathlon.com/ Post race salmon BBQ. Fat or BBQ? Have both. |
Peter |
6/30/2008 10:40:04 AM |
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Fat Salmon early reg ends this weekend! Also, as always they are looking for volunteers. If you would like to paddle, I can supply the kayak and other gear. B* paddled last year (thanks!) - ask him what it was like.
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Peter |
6/30/2008 10:05:07 AM |
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So, in considering the C. Gordon contingent, vs. the aquatics centern contingent, I was thinking those aquatic type folks could ALSO carry a Curt Gordon sign with the aquatics folks. Just a thought. oh. unless of course that would give the appearance that Curt is for an aquatics center and that's not intended to be part of his platform... oh god. i'm so politically unsavvy... :) |
kr |
6/30/2008 8:52:59 AM |
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South Whidbey Aquatic Center contingent will march in the Maxwelton Parade dressed in wacky, funky water related gear e.g., flippers, goggles, snorkles, inflatable innertubes, wacky swim caps, Arrive planning to draw attention and have fun. Meet at 12:15 in the grassy area on the corner of Swede Hill and Maxwelton Roads for 1:00 parade start. Plan to take the shuttle from French Road if you don't ride your bike. EVERYONE welcome and please bring your friends and family!! We HAVE to start garnering support for the November ballot...or do you want to wait another 20 years for a pool?! Be there. |
jb |
6/30/2008 8:06:42 AM |
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Well, if Curt's group goes first, and the pool group last, then I can do both! Also, I knew as soon as I posted it that I'd gotten Tuesday's TT date wrong, but wanted to wait until after the weekend to repost, to keep the clutter down. Anybody wanna lake swim easy on Monday? |
Brandon |
6/29/2008 11:38:42 PM |
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yes, there is a group gathering for the aquatics center. Wearing swim attire, floaties. Kids encouraged to march too. Julie is having a banner making party tomorrow... but have not heard details yet. Stay tuned. |
kristan |
6/29/2008 9:40:48 PM |
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Isn't there supposed to be a group "advertising" the need to vote Yes for the Aquatics Center, too?? Please post so we can divide and conquer. |
Erin |
6/29/2008 9:10:16 PM |
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I'm looking for cyclists of all ages to accompany Curt G in the Maxwelton Parade on July 4th. C'mon, you know you will be there anyway! We will meet up at the head of the parade route (the big barn) before the start midday - actual time to be announced as soon as I find out what it is. |
Peter |
6/29/2008 8:52:53 PM |
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way to go Sheila, I hope some of the cool waters of deer lk was helpful when it was like 56. Can't wait to hear your story. |
kelly |
6/29/2008 4:42:11 PM |
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Thanks Matt, I thought you forgot me. heehee Also for the help up that first hill on the run.If I'd know somene was 5 seconds ahead of me I would have asked you to push me up it! I've left messages on Sheils's cell phone, but no luck getting through yet. Hopefully she'll check the forum and know we're thinking about her. |
Pat B. |
6/29/2008 1:11:53 PM |
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Any chance someone could get a race report from Sheila?? Sounds like a very "cool" race! Super Sheila!! |
Erin |
6/29/2008 12:58:11 PM |
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And I FORGOT TO ADD TO MY RACE REPORT ------------------- PATRICIA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! A brilliant race in the competitive event, in the first wave (as it should be) to second in her age group. By 5 seconds. REPRESENT!! |
Matt |
6/29/2008 10:25:52 AM |
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I forgot to ask...are people swimming today @ Deer Lake?? |
Pat B. |
6/29/2008 10:06:32 AM |
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While a lot of us were up at Lake Padden, Sheila McCue was plying the frigid waters of San Fancisco Bay at the 18th annual Sharkfest 1.5 mile swim and took 3rd in 43:48. Good going Sheila! |
Pat B. |
6/29/2008 7:44:01 AM |
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excellent representation DSR! Congrats to each of you! |
kristan |
6/29/2008 7:32:38 AM |
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Padden? Outstanding performance after outstanding performance. The Mark Vortex led us with a top 5 OA in the comp race, with Ron (huge PR) and Frank (nearly 3 minute PR) just behind. Challis smoked to 6th overall on the womens side, pushing former worlds competitor and local stud runner KFez to 7th. Erin in Lake Stevens prep mode cruised to a top 20 and AG 3rd. And Randi P. showed super strong in her first comp Padden. In the rec race, Erin Aas on the mens side grabbed the podium in 3rd in I think his second or third tri, and Pam (see photo) won the first wave on the womens side running hard from the front (she ended up 2nd overall behind a 29-year old Seattle runner from the second wave). Gretchen fought her stomach on the bike and the run but was in the mix all the way around the lake and ended up 6th overall and won her age group. Kelly was just plain tough and broke into the top 20 with an 18th overall and 3rd in her age group. Theresa and Jim rounded it out with a strong finish in his first ever tri. And to prove what the R in DSR means, in the random prize giveaway the announcer offered up a free entry into the famous (or infamous) Mt. Baker Hillclimb bike race. The insanely hard monster climb that's a week before Nationals. Guess which hand of the 100 or so people in attendance went up? Challis. REPRESENT. |
Matt |
6/28/2008 10:37:29 PM |
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Padden Reports? |
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6/28/2008 7:10:18 PM |
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swim today, yes? saturday, goss lake 2pm. |
Brandon |
6/28/2008 11:55:28 AM |
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that would be about 8AM to start |
david welton |
6/27/2008 9:54:51 PM |
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I will be riding for about 2 hours in the morning, starting at maxwelton beach. maybe earlier but not to much later. To langley and then Heggeness. I am open to change and welcome company. Email or call me tonight or post if you would like to join me or try a different start point time or route. |
david welton |
6/27/2008 8:58:29 PM |
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There is a large group heading up to Lake Padden on Saturday so I'm not sure about a Saturday ride. |
Ed |
6/27/2008 6:52:19 PM |
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You can sign up for a community fund spot, and help charities in the local area! |
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6/27/2008 10:53:10 AM |
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ahhhh sucks it's closed. |
kelly |
6/27/2008 9:04:46 AM |
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Is there a group ride on the Island tomorrow morning? I was thinking it might be fun to catch an early boat and ride with y'all for a while. – Bummer about the Western States cancllation yesterday. Can't imagine doing all that training and planning just to have it vaporize at the last hour. NIce that the RD is giving this years starters automatic entry into next year's race if they want it. |
Bob R |
6/27/2008 8:49:52 AM |
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med long run Sun from the park at 8 or from Langley at 73o |
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6/27/2008 6:17:53 AM |
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1991 signed up, 9 spots left? Donnie just made it at about 1961st. Any triathlete with any sense is asleep. If you're up, is it because deep down inside you want to be an Ironman? You'll never have this many training partners ever again... |
B* |
6/26/2008 11:09:30 PM |
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The D-Train is official. I also got an old high school buddy to join in the fun. Right on, Donnie! |
Dan |
6/26/2008 10:24:54 PM |
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Still a few spots left. As they say, tonight's the night as it's likely to close out at any time now. I'm no good at convincing people and I'm sure these folks have other plans, but what the heck. Pedro? P. Oakley? Frank? Is there a first-timer, soon to be Lake Stevens vet, Whidbey Tri vet, Goss Lake sprint tri vet, or whoever with an uncontrollable desire to race for 12, 13, 14 hours? Right on. |
Matt |
6/26/2008 8:28:21 PM |
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And the late word on the street is - D Train is in. |
Matt |
6/26/2008 7:48:59 PM |
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Whoa, you guys are awesome! If you need a break from training tomorrow, go to the insect safari at the langley library with your kids or your wife or girlfriend or just go. I took some pictures today for the paper fom 1-2:30 and i had a blast. Check it out! |
david welton |
6/26/2008 7:25:39 PM |
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I'm gonna call kw out as Kristan the Wheelster. Welcome into the fold. How many is that? 7 from Langley, 7 from Muk, Matt's cousin, My brother & his S.O. in B-vue... Unreal. There are gonna be some intensely fun training days a'comin'! Wheee! |
*B |
6/26/2008 5:23:50 PM |
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Swim Friday 2pm Blake & Lynn's Goss Lake lot. |
blake |
6/26/2008 4:45:33 PM |
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And the power of this DSR thing is pretty real. As in, I call my ex-Navy Seal cousin who's a runner mostly been talked into a few triathlons kind of guy and I say "hey cuz, it's Matt" and he says "hey cuz, whadda you want?" and I say "a bunch of us DSR types our here are doing IMCDA" and he says "when" and I say "2009" and he says "is registration still open?" and I say "for maybe 2 more hours" and he says "you think I can sign up on my cell phone?" (I think he was out on a bike ride) and I say "go for it" and he says "later" and he's, well, IN. Giddyup. |
Matt |
6/26/2008 2:26:14 PM |
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Brandon, I think John's just quoting the first paragraph on the home page of ironmancda.com. It currently reads "less thn 100". |
Bob R |
6/26/2008 1:35:33 PM |
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Hey Bob R., do you know how John S. figured that number? There are 1920 [and growing] people on the participants list, NAS says the cap is at 2500, but told me they don't know how many pre-registered on-site Saturday and Monday, and those folks won't show up on the participants list until July 7th. How's he figuring out the slots left? For that matter, I wonder how NAS is figuring it... |
Brandon |
6/26/2008 1:22:34 PM |
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in 2. |
kw |
6/26/2008 1:14:48 PM |
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Swede Hill Intervals, 2:45ish |
david welton |
6/26/2008 12:26:59 PM |
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Welcome Team Vollbrecht to this fool's pursuit! Hee hee, this is gonna be fun! |
*b |
6/26/2008 11:52:11 AM |
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Ride today,Thursday, 2pm Freeland Park. I'm in awe of all who have committed to Iron Man next year. |
blake |
6/26/2008 10:15:55 AM |
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Ron & Gretchen - Way to go. Semple says as of last night there were only about 250 slots left. C'mon fence sitters, if not now, (well next year acutally, but you know what I mean) when? This is turning into a bigger turnout than Chuckanut a couple of years ago. Unbelievable, but not so much really when one factors in the incredible power and dynamics of this group. |
Bob R |
6/26/2008 8:18:11 AM |
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In. |
Ron and Gretchen |
6/25/2008 10:22:44 PM |
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HerE is to Chalis, women's chip seal record holder. |
david welton |
6/25/2008 8:01:47 PM |
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Her is to Challis, women's chip seal record holder!
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david welton |
6/25/2008 8:00:24 PM |
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Say, don't we know someone in Public Works who can be persuaded to lay down an 18" wide x 7.3 mile long section of hot mix on the shoulder of the TT course. Then we'd have no more of this whining about the chipseal and asterisked records. |
U. B. Smooth |
6/25/2008 3:49:55 PM |
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Challis, I know that record is as good as yours. Proper warm-up, aero helmet, perfect weather conditions, warm, slight tailwind. It'll happen! I'm aiming at 18:59 or better, myself. Later this summer I plan to host some special weekend TTs. We'll get there!! |
B* |
6/25/2008 3:45:00 PM |
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Hey Ed, Jer and I are in for sure (as spectators, and motivators) We will bring the boat and kayak! |
randi |
6/25/2008 2:55:35 PM |
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A note that the women's record was set on a smooth road surface, when the road was in between being chipsealed again. So I'm not going to be trying to break that record! In my mind (let me daydream), I already broke the chipsealed record of 20:26. |
Challis |
6/25/2008 2:36:12 PM |
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How about a few more women at Cd'A... all you lake stevens folks, marathoners...TT PR-ers. Fall off the fence! |
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6/25/2008 1:04:08 PM |
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2 corrections: ThorsOn, and the women's TT course record is actually 19:33, so Challis still has 45 seconds to go. |
b, correcting himself |
6/25/2008 12:05:46 PM |
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I think that was Dan Thorsen what fell into teh ironmanz |
Right? |
6/25/2008 11:12:16 AM |
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A really excellent showing at the TT yesterday. Many PRs were set. Congrats to first-timer Aaron for a respectable 23:04, Brian for taking another 42 seconds off his tumbling record, Jean and Peter, for braving "the race of truth" with panache, aplomb... and fenders! Challis is only 11 seconds away from a PR, 14 seconds from a women's Course Record, and 18 seconds from breaking into the 19 minute bracket -I think it will be on the next Tuesday with good weather, so don't miss it. Pam set a PR of 22:37, while resisting the passing attempts of several hard-charging men. Wait, that sounds bad. Oh, well, Frank's pass was successful, she couldn't deny him as he dropped the hammer and raced past for a 33 second PR of 19:13. Heck, even I had my best time since 2004. Thanks to Linda for timing, and the Stringers for cheering. |
*Brandon |
6/25/2008 10:48:27 AM |
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Way to go Curt! |
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6/25/2008 10:25:03 AM |
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I just fell off the fence and landed in Idaho. Right on! |
IMCDA 2009 |
6/25/2008 9:52:07 AM |
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a little random info: Right now there are exactly1700 names showing on the participants page for Ironman Cd'A. However, the athletes who signed up pre-race last Saturday have a 2-week grace period to change their mind, so they will not be visible on the website until then. Also all the other people who signed up in person on Monday will not show up until then either. It's anybody's guess how many of those folks there are. Couple hundred, I reckon, at least. This year there were 2060 starters. So... If there are any fence-sitters out there in DownSoundLand. As Matt would say: Giddy-yapp!! |
mmmm, crunchy numbers... |
6/24/2008 10:39:04 PM |
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Oops. That was me. also we can watch the run from the frontyard and walk across the street for swimming. |
Ed |
6/24/2008 5:45:03 PM |
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I'm looking into rentals for the IM let me know if you're interested. The one I'm looking at right now is 3 blocks from the start on Lakeshore. Sleeps 8-10. I have an email in on a price for a weeks rental. |
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6/24/2008 5:43:59 PM |
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Race Fees for Nationals: $110 prior to 6/30
$120 prior to 7/31
$130 after 7/30
It's time for the cheap and not superstious to register |
blake |
6/24/2008 2:01:15 PM |
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i will be there to cheer you all on. Happy Bday Bob! Where did a year go?? I think we need an age grouping up directory for all of us DSR folk. I lose track. |
Pat B. |
6/24/2008 1:10:17 PM |
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OK, I'm in for '09 too. Who's next? |
Bob R |
6/24/2008 8:45:19 AM |
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I'm in. And on a flyer with him in an all-AM meeting I put the hammer down for Granola Boy too :-). Now we just need the rest of you - Ryburn? P. Oakley? Dan T? Anyone else? HURRY! |
Matt |
6/24/2008 7:36:11 AM |
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Now you're Old like me! Happy Birthday Bob! |
Brandon |
6/23/2008 11:00:53 PM |
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Happy Birthday BOB! Who could forget that party! That was the day Mr. Simms squeezed into my Womens XS wetsuit! Did we get any pictures of that? Hope you had a great one! |
Heidi |
6/23/2008 10:10:53 PM |
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Happiest of Birthdays, Bob! |
kristan |
6/23/2008 9:43:12 PM |
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Me. I'm even on the official participants list. So is Challis. I see no other Downsounders tho'. There were approximately 1650 names on the participants list, but I could tell it wasn't complete because I don't see my brother's name next to mine. I do see 5 Muk guys Representin'... |
*B |
6/23/2008 9:25:03 PM |
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Who's signed up for Ironman Cd'a? |
Ed |
6/23/2008 7:07:50 PM |
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ooops-multi tasking (or champagne lunch) ..the party in the lake..best tri b-day party ever.... |
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6/23/2008 1:48:22 PM |
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Hey.. today happerns to be Bob T's b-day. I remember last year's later in Goss lake..what a BLAST...last champagne swim I've had. Happy B-day Bob !! Keep running, biking, swimming |
DSR south |
6/23/2008 1:47:03 PM |
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Ryburn represents at Cascades Edge Sprint Tri. 1st age group and Top 20 overall. Heard he had to suffer for it. Sweet. |
Matt |
6/23/2008 11:34:24 AM |
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relaxed little low key Padden actually filled up more than 2 weeks ago. I guess the era of same day registration is over. |
*B |
6/23/2008 10:12:48 AM |
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Lake Padden filled up by Friday last week, so looks like we'll have to register early this year to get into races. I believe there are about 100 slots left for the Whidbey tri, better sign up. |
Frazer |
6/22/2008 9:43:55 PM |
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Today the tide will be coming in over a warm beach in Holmes Harbor so there will be an area of warm water in the cove to the north suitable for a sleeveless suit. Yesterday I had to swim out farther to avoid it because I was wearing a full suit. |
Kurt J |
6/22/2008 11:24:46 AM |
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I assume Holmes Harbor is still too cold for sleeveless wetsuit, right? |
kristan |
6/22/2008 8:15:37 AM |
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Swede Hill repeats, 8 AM |
david welton |
6/21/2008 8:57:12 PM |
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see above... |
Erin |
6/21/2008 8:37:55 PM |
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There will be a run Sunday a.m. at 8:30 or 8:45...haven't figured out starting place and route..stay posted. |
Erin |
6/21/2008 3:40:08 PM |
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I need to pick up my bike at half link this morning when it opens (9am on Sat) then plan to ride. Perhaps, Kurt, I can join you someplace en route. I will try to get there by 8:30 to discuss. |
kristan |
6/21/2008 7:02:54 AM |
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I think a DSR group at Coeur d'Alene 2009 sounds like a great plan... |
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6/20/2008 7:05:30 PM |
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I'm going up to the morning show at Lake Padden next Sat. and have space in my mini van for car pooling. I need to drop some flyers in Fairhaven and Anacortes on the way home, and of course the post race cheeseburger will have to be squeezed in as well. email fetch@whidbey.com to let me know if you're interested. |
Pat B. |
6/20/2008 1:44:53 PM |
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Signing up for Cd'A 2009: I have received wildly varying reports today for how fast it will fill up this time. Several of them from the same person [Melody] at the same source [Ironman North America]. Three different people asked her today and were told "a couple weeks", " a couple days", and " a couple hours". The Coeur d'Alene newspaper predicts it will sell out in one day. If there are any spots available, they are supposed to go up on active.com at noon Monday. If any of yous want to sign up, I recommend not hesitating. New this year, 2008 competitors get to sign up for 2009 on Saturday before their race, which should mean that a higher percentage will sign up because the course hasn't knocked some sense into them yet....
Also new is that you can only sign up yourself.
I am going over Friday evening, and coming back Monday midday, if anyone wants to go. [Volunteers get "express registration" Monday morning.] Maybe it's all hype, and there will be plenty of time. I don't know. But I'm going to Coeur d'Alene in June of 2009. Are you? |
B*randon |
6/19/2008 10:15:28 PM |
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Not CdA 2008, but CdA 2009. If Granola Boy, P. Oakley, B*, Dan, K Train, Semple, Pedro, Challis, everyone doing Lk. Stevens, everyone who's never done one before and a few other are in, I'm in. |
Matt |
6/19/2008 9:27:41 PM |
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Do any of you want / need a Frank Shorter Sports Gortex jacket? It's from the mid-90's, but I've used it maybe a dozen times, and it's in perfect condition. The color is a deep purple with some black and orange. Men's medium. Going free to a good home. Thanks! |
Dan |
6/19/2008 4:27:57 PM |
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I'm not aware of anyone in particular doing Cd'A. Word on the street is that 2009 will fill up on Monday after the race. Some say there may be a few spots left for active.com sign-up, others say it's unlikely. So I'll go sign up. |
B* |
6/19/2008 4:18:48 PM |
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... and who all do we know doing Cd'A? |
Bob |
6/19/2008 10:52:11 AM |
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Who is going to Ironman Cd'A? I've got a ride there Friday and back Monday, but am looking for a ride back on Sunday for one of my passengers. |
Brandon |
6/19/2008 10:34:04 AM |
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Erin, contact Drew Dixon. He's a Kayak racer. If you don't know him, you've obviously seen him. He helped set up the tri course last year and usually helps out at the lake every year. He's the guy. Numbers in the phone book. |
frazer |
6/17/2008 11:48:48 PM |
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APB...Kayaker needed...see following information... Mountain to Sound race- looking for canoe/kayak person for a "fun team" in mtn to sound race, 12
miles, Sammish Slough June 28th need to sign up by tomorrow (18th) or call Iris at 206 793 2446
http://www.mountainstosound.com/course_leg3.php
If you know anyone who would be interested let them know. Thanks! |
Erin |
6/17/2008 9:06:50 PM |
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The perimeter distance depends on the route - e.g. if you swim into the little coves or across them. The 1.2mi figure I use is for what I call my "canonical route" which is around specific buoys and such. Maybe I could post it to the Info section. Deer Lake temp this morning was 65F. If the forecast holds, it'll increase a few degrees this week. |
peter |
6/17/2008 8:51:34 AM |
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Does anyone have water temps for Deer Lake or Goss Lake? Thanks |
Arlene |
6/16/2008 11:05:38 PM |
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That's what I remember too. 1.2 |
*B |
6/16/2008 7:07:37 PM |
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P. Oakley is the perimeter swimmer and his estimate was always ~1.2m if I remember correctlyy. |
Matt |
6/16/2008 6:16:31 PM |
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You could time your swim around the lake and multiply the time * mile/hr. If it took you an hour to swim around the lake and you swam at 2 miles/hour then you could estimate it to be a 2 mile swim. I would expect it is a bit over 2 miles, depending on how close to shore you swim. |
swim in the p |
6/16/2008 6:13:33 PM |
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Does anyone out there know what the distance around the perimeter of Deer Lake is? |
p in the lake |
6/16/2008 2:35:19 PM |
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Google maps now has cool high resolution aerial shots of the southend. These are new! I think they were taken last summer, on a weekend. I can see my two cars in the driveway. Check out your house or business to see a bird's eye view! |
david welton |
6/16/2008 12:33:03 PM |
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Cycling friends ... I'm writing copy for the official Island County Website about cycling our islands. Please send me your favorite loops to smays@whidbey.com. I would like to include some of them (besides my own) in the story. Include mileage and special points of interest, times of day to cycle the loop and any specific challenge, like the Lancaster hill could offer a bit of a challenge to the under-trained. Send 'em by tonight! thanks!! |
sher |
6/16/2008 11:59:40 AM |
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4pm at the Gordon's for swim |
stringers |
6/15/2008 1:35:51 PM |
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I really want a room for the 20th as I don't want to have to pack up race morning. Also, I want to go "home" take a shower, then back to the awards for all of you who will be stepping up to the podium. I think I'm back to Portand/Priceline. Sheila and I are swimming today @ the commissioners. |
Pat B. |
6/15/2008 12:54:05 PM |
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I booked a room at the Grand Lodge for Friday the 19th. The 20th is not available, too many weddings. There are still rooms for the 19th. |
Kurt J |
6/15/2008 12:02:57 PM |
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yo, dudes,anyone swimming tonight at gordon's lakeside palazzo?
definitely swim capping it this time. . anytakers? |
polie bear |
6/15/2008 10:58:30 AM |
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I just reserved a room at McMenamin's for Sept 19th for Nationals. It is a cool place - we had a group dinner there last year with Lucy's jazz band. They told me they had 15 rooms left. |
Ron |
6/14/2008 9:54:20 PM |
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One important note about McMenamin's: I stayed there last May for the qualification tri at Hagg Lake. My room was on the south side (main entrance) and it was a little noisy with people from a wedding party talking and laughing outside. This year I specified the north side to get away from the noise. I booked the 18th and 19th (race on 20th) to have a travel day and a preparation day. |
Frazer |
6/14/2008 3:48:23 PM |
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Which nights are people planning on staying overnight at Nationals? |
Ron |
6/14/2008 3:34:00 PM |
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Thanks Frazer. As much as I love Portland, McMenamin's would be much closer and the price is great. Who's booking now?
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Pat B. |
6/14/2008 3:15:08 PM |
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Quick post about getting a place to stay for Nationals. McMenamin's Grand Lodge (877-992-9533)is the only nice place in Forest Grove and also the closest to the race, about 10 minutes from Hagg Lake. They have about 10 rooms left with queen size beds for $65. This is a great bargain and a very cool place. It's an old Masonic retirement home converted into a Hotel. It's an elegant old place with beautiful gardens all around it. This is where we had lunch after the race. The next best option is to stay in Hillsboro, which is about 20-25 minutes from Hagg lake (half way between Portland and Hagg Lake). This is where the expo and awards ceremony take place. I stayed at Extended Stay Deluxe (800-804-3724) last year and thought it was really nice. (They have mirrors in the rooms and elevator that make you look skinny, which didn't flatter me much.) The rooms have a kitchen with a large refrigerator. Last year I paid $80/night but this year it's $95. In any event, it would be prudent to get something soon or be left with the $35/night sleeze motel. |
Frazer |
6/14/2008 2:47:18 PM |
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Its starts at 1 pm |
Pedro |
6/14/2008 1:04:13 PM |
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the ITU Vancouver triathlon is on CBUT channel today! |
Pedro |
6/14/2008 12:12:23 PM |
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Oops, I meant the 14th on my post for training events. |
Challis |
6/13/2008 6:18:25 PM |
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I registered for it last night on active.com. I didn't access it through the sw parks website, but through active.com itself. I put in Whidbey Island Triathlon and it came right up. |
Challis |
6/13/2008 6:14:56 PM |
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?? Okay, the link on the swparks page to register for the triathlon is inactive. Is it really full? hard to believe... I know Ron brought this up a while ago, but does anyone know? |
*Brandon |
6/13/2008 5:50:42 PM |
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Gretchen, Erin Aas and I will ride the Lake Stevens Tri bike route tomorrow morning. See training events for details... |
Ron |
6/13/2008 1:25:17 PM |
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That's OK Frank. I have to read everything twice before it sinks in. Re: hotel for Nationals. I have never missed yet on getting a 4 star hotel in Portland via Priceline for $100. If everybody puts in the same info chances are we'd get the same hotel. I found the commute from downtown to the race site easy, particularly race morning when there isn't a soul in sight besides a participant or two. One thing we might check is if we can get a reservation for post race feast at that place ??????nearby that we went to last year. |
Pat B. |
6/13/2008 9:07:38 AM |
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Tom from Muk - Give me a call and I'll get you on our email list. We've got pretty regular trainig going on you are more than welcome to join up. Bob 206-769-3563 cell |
Bob |
6/13/2008 8:09:51 AM |
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Heidi, I saw Kelly, and she wants to swim at 11, so we should leave half link at 10:30, Whatd'ya think? |
Brandon |
6/12/2008 10:35:04 PM |
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Um. That would be "site". |
Still Frank |
6/12/2008 9:13:55 PM |
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O.K that sucks. For those of you with short term memory issues. Why did that happen? Sorry. I guess it deserved emphasizing. |
Frank |
6/12/2008 9:12:07 PM |
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During my always sketchy/pleasant highway 20 commute home from Oak Harbor (North to South: it's all downhill, it's gotta be good right?) I caught up to a cyclist hammerin' the Greenbank hill. He was on the home run from Anacortes. Who rides from Clinton to Anacortes and back like it's a ride to the Star Store? Someone from Mukilteo that's who. His name is Tom. He just moved to Mukilteo. He's signed up for Lake Stevens and looking for training partners Mukside. I told him that I'd post on his behalf and if he checked the sight someone would respond. He works at Triumph Multi-Sport on the weekends. Any Muk athlete reading this willing to post training events? |
Frank |
6/12/2008 9:09:16 PM |
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During my always sketchy/pleasant highway 20 commute home from Oak Harbor (North to South: it's all downhill, it's gotta be good right?) I caught up to a cyclist hammerin' the Greenbank hill. He was on the home run from Anacortes. Who rides from Clinton to Anacortes and back like it's a ride to the Star Store? Someone from Mukilteo that's who. His name is Tom. He just moved to Mukilteo. He's signed up for Lake Stevens and looking for training partners Mukside. I told him that I'd post on his behalf and if he checked the sight someone would respond. He works at Triumph Multi-Sport on the weekends. Any Muk athlete reading this willing to post training events? |
Frank |
6/12/2008 9:08:44 PM |
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Will those who were at Nationals last year please get togeather and pick a hotel/motel so we can book rooms at the same place? Talk it over and post your choise here please |
blake |
6/12/2008 4:02:42 PM |
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TERRI Arnold, that is. Parks Director... |
Kathy |
6/12/2008 3:46:38 PM |
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I only want to add to Erin's post a sentence from the article in the S Whidbey Record:
"District officials are not planning subsequent meetings between the public and the consultants on the project.
“In an attempt to keep consultant costs low, we are hosting only one design review,” Arnold said."
This is your chance for input, please attend if you are able!
http://www.pnwlocalnews.com/whidbey/swr/news/19737844.html
For information, call Arnold at 221-5484
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Kathy |
6/12/2008 3:45:42 PM |
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Arlene and those interested, the photo is on-line at edmondsartsfestival.com, juried galleries, 2007 winners. Yes, 2007. |
david welton |
6/12/2008 7:25:31 AM |
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And here's a reminder for parents about tomorrow's walk/ride to school. Families on this side of the highway are welcome to join Alex and I cycling from our house to the Park. Email me for more info (buklow at whidbey dot com). These are the details of the Walking School Bus (part of the Safe Routes to School initiative) through Island County Health Dept. When: Friday, June 13, 2008. Where: Community Park, Basketball Courts. Time: 7:45 am gathering time at Community Park and 2:45 pm gathering time at the schools. When parents/teachers/kids come back to Community Park in the afternoon, there will be healthy snacks available! What: Moms or Dads park their vehicles at the basketball courts in Community Park and walk their child(ren) to Primary or Intermediate School. Kids can also bike to school! SWPRD will provide cones for the walk along Maxwelton Rd. - We will also have some orange vests that can be worn by parents or teachers participating in the walk.
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jb |
6/12/2008 7:02:49 AM |
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Arlene, my son is in charge of my website. I will e-mail you the photos that I submitted to Edmonds. You can't lose with the Stringers! |
david welton |
6/11/2008 10:57:17 PM |
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Kathy mentioned this meeting tomorrow night...I have cut and pasted the information from an email I had. If there is more to add, please post. Community Partner and Parks Advocates-
You are invited to participate in an upcoming Design Charette hosted by O.R.B. Architects and South Whidbey Parks & Recreation District - public participation is critical in determining the components of an Aquatic and Recreation facility for South Whidbey citizens.
DATE: June 12, 2008
TIME: 6:30 - 8:30 pm
PLACE: 5719 Pioneer Park Place, Hwy. 525 and Crawford Rd
As a continuation of its Master Plan, South Whidbey Parks & Recreation District hired O.R.B. Architects of Renton, WA to conduct a feasibility study to determine whether the preferred design provided by McLeod Reckord in the Master Plan process is indeed the most suitable for our community in terms of providing an aquatics and recreation facility for South Whidbey citizens.
Please pass this invitation on to friends, family, colleagues, co-workers, or anyone you know who may like to participate in this process.
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Erin |
6/11/2008 10:11:43 PM |
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David, meant to congratulate you on your photo, that is huge! Are you, can you, post it on your web site? Those Stringer women are so photogenic they're going to need an agent! |
Arlene |
6/11/2008 9:46:49 PM |
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Pat, the hair is too white. I notice these things! |
Arlene |
6/11/2008 9:40:14 PM |
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Ride Thursday 1pm from IAC |
blake |
6/11/2008 9:18:04 PM |
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I just saw the photo of Challis! Beautiful. Is that Kurt in #70?? |
Pat B. |
6/11/2008 12:55:04 PM |
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The season is already skipping along. Congrats Ron and Gretchen. I look forward to posts on the Races page about your race. It'll be fun adding to the Nationals group over summer. I've added my 2 cents there about Worlds under the Race reports page. Awesome work David. We're lucky to have you taking pics of us for sure. |
Pat B. |
6/11/2008 12:38:22 PM |
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Ride, leaving bayview at 5:20, towards Langley, brief pause at chez Simms, 5:35ish, then to the TT at 6pm. |
*B |
6/10/2008 4:49:38 PM |
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Thanks Ron! The prizewinner is a portrait of Grace Stringer at IAC in January, surrounded by girls prior to a swim competition. |
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6/10/2008 2:23:23 PM |
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it's tuesday. raining. there is hope however that the weather will improve for today's time trial. |
Brandon |
6/10/2008 12:48:13 PM |
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Awesome result Dave! You've got to be happy about so much success in this new endeavor in so little time! |
Ron |
6/10/2008 12:01:52 PM |
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Uh............third place, photography, Edmonds Arts Festival!!!! |
david welton |
6/10/2008 11:21:05 AM |
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Matt - Apologies are not needed. We just ignore the junk. Thank YOU for "admin-ing" the site. Its obvious we all enjoy it and it means alot to us. Want to add my congrats to R & G. That means you're in for Nationals, Ron, right? Woo Hoo! And Gretchen's got that "look" - she'll be there soon too! Sounds like the race was a bit of a challenge. One of my favorite quotes,"...just because its hard doesn't mean you don't do it." |
Arlene |
6/10/2008 10:02:19 AM |
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Apologies again for the spam. The back door to the site the spammers had found I closed a month ago but somehow whidbeynet restored it last week. Didn't take the bots long to find it again. Now after some negotiating with the tech support guys it's closed, hopefully for good this time. |
Matt |
6/10/2008 9:27:01 AM |
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What a spectaculur picture Challis!
Ahw! Someone send that to Triathlon Magazine! |
Heidi |
6/9/2008 10:50:31 PM |
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Wow, what a fabulous finish for gretchen, a new comer to the sport!
congratulations to all! |
david welton |
6/9/2008 10:44:55 PM |
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First, Congratulations to you 4 World Championship Competitors. Wow, from Challis' dive into the frozen surf to stories of surviving the wait and finally cranking out a duathlon - WOW. And what awesome results! Gretchen and I were sorry to have missed the whole experience. But we were thinking of you the whole time. Congratulations! As far as our event went: I think the town of Moses Lake didn't know what hit them. They made their local "family" race into the regional championships. They had a record turnout with everyone gunning for one of the 5 age group Nationals slots. The swim was two loops to a buoy and back. That necessitated constant sighting because there were swimmers coming back at you all the time. Ugh! The bike was across the sagebrush plains on a chipseal I-90 frontage road into a steep wind. Typical speed all the way out was about 17 mph. After turning around I was above 30 all the way back! The run times were slow - both G's and mine were slow too. I think everyone just hammered the bike and didn't have much left for the run. I kept thinking I should be going faster, but surging took me anaerobic so I'd slow it back again. I wound up first in AG and Gretchen was 7th in hers. Thanks for everyone's support in getting us this far. We wouldn't be having this success if it weren't for such a strong group of friends.Here's the link Blake: http://www.buduracing.com/raceresults.php |
Ron |
6/9/2008 9:50:21 PM |
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I think I see a blurry Blake in picture 68 on that same page as Challis |
*Brandon |
6/9/2008 9:48:42 PM |
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Kurt and Blake your stories are so great and inspiring. I'd love to hear from Pat and Challis, too. What were you thinking and how were you feeling during the swim, Challis? Wow.... |
Arlene |
6/9/2008 9:33:10 PM |
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Or Ron just put them on the forum with your race report. |
b |
6/9/2008 8:20:09 PM |
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please a link for Ron's Moses Lake results |
blake |
6/9/2008 8:15:07 PM |
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I agree that image 30 of Chalis is a great shot, but image 9 is a shot that i would have deleted! |
david welton |
6/9/2008 6:32:07 PM |
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I just tried the link below....go to slide 30 of 70 to see Challis. I haven't gone farther yet to see if anyone else is there but the person who took the pictures did a fabulous job! |
Erin |
6/9/2008 6:17:39 PM |
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http://www.triathlon.org/zpg/zimgs-slide.php?tp=prog&id=2926&xback=1&title=Large+picture Check out this picture of Challis! |
Erin |
6/9/2008 2:33:43 PM |
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I posted my version of the Worlds event in the race report section. Check the Races link. |
Kurt J |
6/9/2008 2:10:31 PM |
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I wouldn't even be doing triathlons much less coming down from Worlds without the support of DSR over the years. Special thanks to Coach C and the 14 or so others from DSR who cheered at Vancouver helping me to achieve my goals.
Race report: Water temp about 54 air somewhat lower. By the time Challis swam, winds close to 20mph, dead on the nose at the start then 45 degrees from the front and body surfing the last little bit to the beach. Brutal!! Pat was due in the next wave but after many adrenalin burning delays, they canceled the swim and quickly organized a duathlon. Too many swimmers were being plucked out or quiting after the swim or in the bike and the rescue boats couldn't stay on station due to the wind. Pat, Kurt and I were all dressed up with no place to swim. Kurt and I had practiced in similar conditions and as prepared as we could be so I was a little disapointed, but big time relieved. I biked and ran about a minute faster that I had hoped in each event. I ran the first 3 K run at a 6:38 pace. Didn't know I could even turn them over that fast any more. A little hyped? I had my best bike ever at just under 1hr 7 minutes.Up to the 7th K in the 10 K , another American and I were back and forth for second place, but after that I faded and/or others surged leaving me in seventh. 47:39 for my 10 K, best in decades so no complaints. |
blake |
6/9/2008 10:32:09 AM |
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Yes! Thanks so much to the great DSR support crew and their families. I never was more than a few minutes from an encouraging word, and I needed them badly too. Thanks also to Kurt and Blake who calmed me down when I didn't know where to turn with my shivering self after my "warm up" swim, and to Challis who's steady presence is always a delight. |
Pat B. |
6/8/2008 6:41:15 PM |
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Thanks to all of you who came to cheer, support and help us at the worlds. It was a great scene and with all of you there we had our own DSR team within TeamUSA. I know you all strategically placed yourselves around the run course so we had no place to hide, no way to slack a bit! Thanks, and I trust my quads will recover soon. |
Kurt J |
6/8/2008 5:53:28 PM |
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Congrats Ron and Gretchen!!! Here is to all the hard work that you put in to get there... to all of you. |
k |
6/8/2008 2:23:31 PM |
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short notice ride route:
heading south: bayview-ewing-maxwelton beach. turnaround. north on Max to Langley, back to Bayveiw, then out to Lagoon pt. |
b |
6/8/2008 11:22:28 AM |
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Bike Ride. NOW. ...short notice, 11:30 am bike ride, Bayview Corner. Brian and Brandon |
*b |
6/8/2008 11:07:06 AM |
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AWSOME JOB Ron and Gretchen you are smoking I tell you what we have with us some ATHLETES! congrats to all ,what a weekend!!!!!! |
kelly |
6/8/2008 7:57:50 AM |
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Provisional results from Moses Lake indicate they both smoked it. R 1st and G 7th AG. Strong. Very strong. |
Matt |
6/8/2008 7:31:58 AM |
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What a day ! but i'm too tired to gush. you guys more than rock. you rollck! you roarck! you ruleck!! so sunday morning if it isn't raining, I'll ride before noon, if anyone is interested.
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B* |
6/7/2008 11:51:06 PM |
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Ron & Gretchen? |
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6/7/2008 11:36:32 PM |
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Impressive, you WORLD champs. Eager to hear your race reports... |
kristan |
6/7/2008 10:45:38 PM |
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I was privileged to witness it. DSR came. The weather rolled in. The surf was up. The sky was spitting rain. The wind was blowing hard off the water. DSR saw. The world was here. The fields were stout. The course was tough. And in the end? DSR conquered. To Challis, Patricia, Kurt with a K, and Blake. The best way to put it? Represent. |
Matt |
6/7/2008 5:25:54 PM |
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Arlene, great job in letting us know the results I really couldn't get around the website so this was great>
GREAT JOB YOU FANTASIC FOUR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
WAY TO REPRESENT!!!!!ROCK ON!!!!!!! |
kelly |
6/7/2008 2:16:55 PM |
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And Pat just came in - 38th in AG! What an awesome group - having to change to a duo at the last minute - you all ROCK! Congratulations! |
Arlene |
6/7/2008 12:46:11 PM |
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Blake in just a few minutes ago - 7th in AG!!! WOO HOO Blake! |
Arlene |
6/7/2008 12:42:09 PM |
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Kurt just came in the duo - looks like 21st in AG |
Arlene |
6/7/2008 12:24:25 PM |
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Challis just crossed the finish line! Looks like 73rd in AG with a time of around 1:32. |
Arlene |
6/7/2008 10:11:08 AM |
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I think this may affect Pat and Blake )-: "09:30:00: Just in from race officials, due to the high winds and water temperature the swim discipline has been cancelled for safety reasons. The remaining AG waves will compete in a Duathlon. A 3km run to replace the swim section. So a 3km run, 40km bike then a 10km run. " |
Arlene |
6/7/2008 9:33:39 AM |
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Live feed from Vancouver http://www2.triathlon.org/tricast-live/2008/vancouver/playersat.php
Pat's age group in about 7 min
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arlene |
6/7/2008 8:17:57 AM |
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Is anyone up for a ride this weekend? So far Sunday looks the best, but I'm open. |
Brian Mc |
6/6/2008 9:33:36 PM |
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Have the time of your lives guys!
I Know you'll all do great! |
Heidi |
6/6/2008 8:40:44 PM |
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I would like to add my "Good Luck" wishes to Blake, Pat, Kurt and Challis this weekend. I appreciate the work that each of you has done to prepare for this event. Have a good race, and we will be waiting for the report. I wish I could go to watch, but will be monitoring DSR and the web. |
Bob T. |
6/6/2008 6:18:29 PM |
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WARNING-i was told yesterday that there is a late teen early twenties, white male lurking in the bushes in the trails behind the park and rec. Two of my friends were walking when he popped up with a silver stick may or may not be a tazer, they felt very ill at ease luckly there were a couple of men that walk every morning 8:30-8:45 the girls very loudly told the men about the strange guy and the werido ran away, supposely driving a black Lexus tinted windows. The men informed the park and rec and my friends called the Sheriff. So everyone including me please be careful out there, run with a buddy, I may have to borrow a dog, Gus is just too old. |
kelly |
6/6/2008 8:48:53 AM |
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I want to get in on the congradulations action as well, best of luck to all, you are all champs, and should you need any spiritual advice, give me a call. |
yosemite sam |
6/5/2008 11:15:34 AM |
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WHOO HOO! GO SPEED RACERS, GO SPEED RACERS GO.
Best of Luck to you all this weekend. |
Pam and Frank and Phoebe and Otter |
6/5/2008 8:35:58 AM |
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Just want to echo everyone's bon chance to all competing this weekend. You are all amazing, from the WORLDs to Nationals, to those of you just getting up in the morning and putting on your running/riding/swim/??? gear. You inspire me! Go for it. |
kristan, krissy, kris |
6/5/2008 8:24:39 AM |
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Best of Luck to all competing this week-end...you all are WINNERS for just standing on that starting line Saturday. Go for it! |
Megan |
6/5/2008 8:19:28 AM |
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Thanks for all the well wishes and support. Have a great race in Moses Lake this weekend, Ron and Gretchen. |
Kurt J |
6/5/2008 7:41:13 AM |
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Best of luck to Ron and Gretchen, too! I believe they are trying for a Nationals spot! |
Erin |
6/4/2008 9:52:08 PM |
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Ditto from me, wind at your back, road under your feet and the water to glide you in. You all ROCK! and your fan base will be here and there rooting you on. HAVE FUN!!!!!!!!!!!! |
kelly |
6/4/2008 5:16:03 PM |
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Adding my wishes for a GREAT triathlon - may you have no equipment problems, may you feel at the top of your form! You are all WORLD CLASS!!! |
Arlene |
6/4/2008 1:53:43 PM |
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Just want to wish everyone racing in Vancouver this weekend well. Will be sending you all my speediest thoughts. Have a blast! |
kr |
6/4/2008 8:04:21 AM |
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Kelly - today has beena challenge as I'm suffering from the inflammatory after effects of the therapy, but I'm told this is normal... so I'll let you know in another 24 hrs! My ROM is better, just a good deal of discomfort. Ice is my new best friend! |
Arlene |
6/3/2008 10:23:33 PM |
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How about all DSR types who find themselves in Vancouver this Saturday meet in the lobby of the Sylvia Hotel (across the street from the finish) at noon and we go out for some beer and food loading. |
blake |
6/3/2008 7:48:28 PM |
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hey Arlene, how are you feeling still good from art, I am thinking about calling for an appointment
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kelly |
6/3/2008 3:12:55 PM |
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well, it's raining again, so it must be Tuesday. The TT sure has had a slow start this year. I won't be there to time if it's raining. Be sure to report your times to me if you are less hydrophobic than I. |
Brandon |
6/3/2008 1:40:02 PM |
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Thanks for the chum run, Frazer I know of at least 8 boys that were in the Intermediate School. category And most of them have only run up to 2 miles so this was such a feat for my boys, and to have my son Jordan coming in at 3rd place in a middle school results just thrilling NOT BRAGGING or anything. Fun time was had by all, till next year! Thanks again to everyone that helped. |
kelly |
6/3/2008 9:38:23 AM |
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Rosie, Peggy at the Park is compiling the age group results, which have a separate middle school category, although I don't know how soon she be done. I'll call her tomorrow to find out. I have the participant tags and can give you names off of that too. It was really great to see so many middle school kids participating. They gave the event a whole new feel that was wonderful. |
Frazer |
6/2/2008 6:32:37 PM |
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Thanks for the Chum Run, Frazer - and all who helped. My 6th graders who ran all wore their shirts to school today and were looking pretty proud of themselves. We want to recognize those kids who ran at school, but I want to make sure I don't leave anyone out. Do you have a list of middle school entrants you could email me? Or if the results will be posted soon, that would work, too. |
rosie |
6/2/2008 3:40:07 PM |
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I'm so happy to hear you got relief Arlene. Sorry about the 12 seconds. It's always easier to miss by a mile somehow.Yes, I've used AR for my shoulder, back, I.T. bands with better and faster results than the usual PT, although that still seems best for rehab stuff after breaks, surgery, etc. My insurance covers it the same as regular PT, but you need so much less of it that it works out better. |
Pat B. |
6/2/2008 3:10:17 PM |
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Yeah! - 3rd place, and only 12 secs out of second. (Rats- I could have done 12 secs faster!) So I have to tell you guys about a therapy I did this AM that was near miraculous. I have been increasingly plagued with piriformis syndrome/sciatica over the last couple months. I went to a person (an RN!) in Oak Harbor who does Active Release Techniques this AM and I feel 80% better already. I was fearing for the rest of my summer training and events; I could hardly drive to Issaquah because of the pain. ART is offered at many IM competitions. It was Pat who originally encouraged me to get this therapy. She and Pedro go to a clinic in west Seattle for it. The person's name is Barbara DeVries, 360-708-8027. She works out of OH on Mondays, Otherwise she is in Mt Vernon. www.sterlingtouch.com is her web site and has her qualifications and certifications. She did say she is flexible in her practice and if several people wanted her to come down to the south end on a day or for a race she would be happy to figure that out. $75 for a first appointment. |
Arlene |
6/2/2008 12:52:31 PM |
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Issaquah results @ http://www.athleteslounge.com/results/event/2416/results.php?bib=0&subid=&ag=&oa=C . Arlene brought home some AG hardware from this one. The water was nice and made for a good start for the race, which in turn was a good start for the local tri season. |
Bob |
6/2/2008 8:34:50 AM |
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Sorry I missed my chums this year! Russ' mom's health tanked and we were (Russ is still) down in the Cali desert this weekend. Ran in Joshua Tree Nat. Monument with y'all in heart. It was only high 80s there. I was so cold when I drove onto Whidbey this afternoon, I could barely get changed into running shorts. Brrrr. It's June, right? Momentarily spoiled ... with sun, too! |
sher |
6/1/2008 10:48:37 PM |
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Way to go Arlene! Pedro was doing the Boise half iron and the water was chilly there as well. What a hoot today at Chum Run. Thanks Frazer, Curt, Kurt, Bob, Ed,???for the volunteering. Reminder........I just did my pre-race taper toe nail trim. Don't wait until it's too late!! |
Pat B. |
6/1/2008 5:45:01 PM |
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Issaquah was very good - water a little cool - felt to me to be 60-62'ish, tho one of the guys out in a boat said 57. Think I did about 4 min faster than last year, but haven't seen official results yet. (Which I am happy with, since I have a cold and sciatica.) Weather was good, organization was good. They had insurance to cover more people this year so you could register DOR even. How did you do, Bob? |
Arlene |
6/1/2008 1:18:17 PM |
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Arlene,can't wait to hear about Issaquah, I wish I was there I really did miss not being there, however the San Juans were beautiful no whales. The ride was GREAT. If I could be in two places I would. |
kelly |
6/1/2008 8:15:58 AM |
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Pre-Chum run run at 0830 from Simms' for about an hour...fun, fun. |
air-run |
5/31/2008 8:17:45 PM |
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Anyone want a free trip or two to the mainland today? I have 4 car trips left on a Wave2Go card that expires today 5/31. 425-422-eight-eight-four-three |
Laura |
5/31/2008 7:57:33 AM |
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Yup! Not expecting any fabulous finish, but I'll be there... |
Arlene |
5/30/2008 11:59:58 AM |
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Arlene - You know you're at least ten feet in all of our eyes! Going to see you in Issaquah tomorrow? |
Bob |
5/30/2008 9:04:27 AM |
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David, how tall a woman does it fit?! Kelly, just so you know, I was not (really) making fun of you because you're short (but Frazer was!) How tall do you have to be until you wish you were shorter? I wish I was 6 ft. |
Arlene |
5/30/2008 7:52:54 AM |
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OK, this is a good one. One of our reporters was in the south end precinct yesterday when a scruffy fellow walked in wishing to report a crime. He said he wanted to report a cyclist tried to drive him off the road last week. Yes, that guy. WTHell? Lt. Tingstad told him he could make a statement, but that the case was closed as far as ICSO was concerned. Apparently Evan was chuckling as he dealt with this NUT! |
sher |
5/29/2008 8:51:33 AM |
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For sale-Terry Synergy woman's bike with appropriately sized brake shifters, saddle, top tube etc. Steel road frame. "Classic" Suntour shifters. |
david welton |
5/29/2008 6:38:12 AM |
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HA! HA! HA!!!!!! |
kelly |
5/28/2008 10:57:13 PM |
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I've been putting a lot of miles on my race bike the past few years and would like to give it a rest. Thinking about something light and sleek like a Felt DA or Scott Plasma, or maybe the new Cannondale that weights in at 14.5. If you've got one of those collecting dust in your garage, give me a call. Also, don't forget pre-race discount for Chum Run registration. |
Frazer |
5/28/2008 9:59:42 PM |
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And I'd like a rain bike for a reasonable sum...am 5'8" and that is pushing it (-: 331-3591 |
Arlene |
5/28/2008 9:41:32 PM |
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This is how it all starts. Next you'll have a bike for every day of the week! |
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5/28/2008 9:28:23 PM |
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the k is for kelly |
kelly |
5/28/2008 8:06:49 PM |
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So, I am looking for a get around bike, I am putting lots of miles on my good bike in need of another, for errand runs. I am 5'4" and that is pushing it. Let me know if you know of anyone...321-5712 |
k |
5/28/2008 8:05:59 PM |
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Day off, errands done, sun is shining. Planning to ride at this afternoon. I'll be at Bayview at 4:15-4:20 if anyone is looking for a pre-Masters ride. |
krissy |
5/28/2008 3:41:49 PM |
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Anyone know the situatiion for the time trial? |
Gretchen |
5/27/2008 5:37:47 PM |
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Apparently a logging truck crashed into a power pole on Langley road near maxwelton today. The road is closed. Thus the time trial is in jepoardy. It might be fixed by 6 pm, or not. Watch out and stay flexible.
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Peter |
5/27/2008 4:05:54 PM |
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Couple of other things from here in Boulder. The weather must have made Erin and Matt feel right at home; overcast with light intermittent rain. Also, on local TV they showed almost the entire men's and woman's professional races. It was really nice to watch some of the top runners in the world. Now why aren't the local races televised on Whidbey? |
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5/27/2008 6:28:31 AM |
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It must be fun to run with 54,000 people!. My son Nathan lives just up the road from Boulder in Estes Park and says EVERYBODY does The Boulder. Good show Matt and Erin, you must have had a great weekend! |
david welton |
5/27/2008 6:17:39 AM |
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http://raceday.onlineraceresults.com/search.php
Here are the results for the Boulder Boulder - when you look at them by age group you will notice that Erin's 7744 place is really damn good when you look at all the others behind her in her age groupl |
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5/26/2008 8:24:45 PM |
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Got to Boulder too late to catch the Boulder Boulder, but am watching it on the local (Boulder) news tonight. Wish I had known about it earlier. Would have loved to catch it and cheer on Matt and Erin. Matt came in 135 with a time of 35:51.73 and Erin was 7744 with a time of 53:17.25. 10 K .. 54,000 runners ran today! Nice job Matt and Erin; way to represent DSR/S. Whidbey.. I'm sure they will be reporting on it when they catch their breath. |
Jeff |
5/26/2008 8:14:21 PM |
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My daughter were riding in Putney Woods this afternoon. We went off on an unnamed trail from Rocky Road and found a car on its side like it had dropped from the sky. I told Anna surely someone here knows the story behind it...do tell! |
Arlene |
5/26/2008 7:32:19 PM |
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Thanks Arlene. I still couldn't get the link to work but I found and registered at Active.com, so obviously it is not yet full. Sign up quickly before it is! Other news: Simms' times at Bolder Boulder - 35:52 and 134th place for Matt and 53:17 and 7739 over all for Erin! (not sure of division places yet). And this was at altitude! Way to represent DSR! |
Ron |
5/26/2008 5:37:22 PM |
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Vancouver update -- anyone out there besides Stringers, Jacques, *B, Frazer or Doug intending to join the Vancouver trip, please contact me asap at buklow at whidbey dot com. There is still space available. Some riders leave South Whidbey Friday June 6 around 9 AM, meet other riders in Oak Harbor by 3, meet cars/drivers at the border around 8(?) then drive the lower BC section (which proved to be not very bicycle friendly according to riders who live/work there) arriving at UBC 10ish(?). Return ride pending interest and commitment to training plans. Thanks!! |
jb |
5/26/2008 2:11:02 PM |
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The sign up link seemed to work fine for me just now. Maybe they blocked you personally, Ron! (Also check if your computer is blocking pop-ups.) Had a great swim at my folks on Lake Goodwin yesterday. Water temp was 65 about 2 feet down. |
Arlene |
5/26/2008 8:06:24 AM |
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If it's full there is gonna be a big stink because I'm sure not even half of the locals have signed up yet! Some string pulling might have to be done! |
Ed |
5/25/2008 6:12:11 PM |
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Anybody know the status of the Whidbey Tri registration? The sign-up link on the website isn't working. I hope it's not full! |
Ron |
5/25/2008 11:30:18 AM |
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Yes there will be a time trial on Tuesday. But I didn't post it, let alone 3 times. Thanks to whoever did. I bet Matt's up late Representin' in Boulder. |
b* |
5/25/2008 12:16:38 AM |
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We had an amazing ride this AM; the weather, the island and the company were lovely. Thank you, I feel blessed. Thank you, Sher for supporting the bicycling community in the Record. Totally agree with "dg". |
Arlene |
5/24/2008 9:24:29 PM |
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brief update: The woman cyclist who was assaulted is a local rider. She was on her bike when a man leaned out of his car window and shoved her off it. This raises more questions than it answers. Was it a passenger? Was she in motion? She is ambulatory today, and at first glance neither she nor her bike appear more than cosmetically damaged. |
*B |
5/24/2008 9:00:16 PM |
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Christian rode a strategic race today, and moved up 7 minutes in the GC, and tomorrow is the Dolomites! Go Christian! |
david welton |
5/24/2008 6:56:59 PM |
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CAR vs BIKE.......BE CAREFUL! My guess is car wins. BE SAFE. |
randi |
5/24/2008 11:23:57 AM |
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Riding the roads is dangerious. I've been riding /training since 1978. It's just the same now as in 1978. In fact it's more dangerious from some drivers than it was. Add to that the size of some of the PU trucks and cars You have to be careful. I ride alone. Groups get a false feeling of safety. Your rights do not mean much when your on the ground. I find that making positive contact with the drivers when ever possible works the best for me. Letting the drivers know you are noticing their thoughtful actions. Not turning in on you . Not cutting you off. Giving that room we all need and want. A little wave to let the drivers know you noticed. It works over time to create good feels for some. If we all do it, well, I think it can't hurt as much as being attacked. There are very few mean drivers. It's a small percent. It only takes one for sure. So I'm working on connection to the drivers in the possitive. It helps. One more thing. Cars and trucks and all of us are paying a lot for fuel. Some are very unhappy and will take it out on bikers. If you give them the chance. Sometimes you can not avoid it to. Cans, drinks, food, garbage. All these have been in my face on the road. I want to make friends out there not enemies. Or should we arm ourselfs? |
dg |
5/24/2008 9:19:10 AM |
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Phil has always believed that people should be required to ride a bicycle for a year and a motorcycle for a year before they allowed a drivers license. This way they will realize what it is like to be out there on a 2 wheeled vehicle with angry people hurtling by and maybe they will be nicer drivers when they do start driving. |
Ed |
5/24/2008 8:04:18 AM |
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send p.s.: Blake ... the county was so difficult in getting us just the facts about the incident on deadline. Now that I actually read the initial article about the altercation, we'll definitely do a follow up. The Record is behind the cycling movement here in Island County and it would be fun to produce a section in the paper, just like the WICA/WCT piece that outlines the new mapping, rules of the road, advocacy, bike commuting, etc. I have to get that darned website for WOW up first so people have a place to plug into and stay connected with the cycling community. OK ... I'm on it. This is the last email for the morning, so I can get out for a run in the sunshine! |
sher |
5/24/2008 7:35:06 AM |
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p.s. Joantha Guthrie is with IC public works. She is our cycling advocate and gatherer of grant funds to work on cycling-friendly road projects. |
sher |
5/24/2008 7:29:36 AM |
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At the forum, Joantha Guthrie made it clear that they act on requests to clean roadways and have also listened to cyclists about chip sealing vs. other options. We need a unified and consistent cycling voice here in Island County. They are ready to listen, especially with state funds landing here to create bike routes and mapping. Get involved! Time spent proactively trying to change a bureaucratic philosophy is time well spent, especially when it's spent with friends ... at some really boring meetings perhaps. Letters and phone calls to Public Works ... work, apparently. |
sher |
5/24/2008 7:27:58 AM |
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I hope it is apparent to those I ride with that I generally do my best to stay out of the way of car drivers, and expedite the flow of traffic. I think it makes good sense to be as polite as possible to the two-ton death metal weapons aimed at me while I'm "sharing" the road with them. However, the law in this state is that two riders may ride abreast on the roadway, “as far to the right as is safe”. ON the roadway, not including the shoulder. I know for a fact that in this state, if you are riding on the shoulder, and a car hits you, IF it can be demonstrated in court that you MAY have just entered the road from the shoulder, YOU ARE AT FAULT, and can be prosecuted as such, while the driver who hit you not only is blameless, but can sue your ass. On the shoulder you have very limited rights. On the road, you have the rights of a vehicle. The law states that when one vehicle passes another, it must move into the other lane. As a rider, I don't see that too often. In fact, I more often experience cars coming too close to me, even though all the lanes around here are a car and a half wide. In other words, Plenty of room for a car and two cyclists abreast, even if the car doesn't pull into the other lane as the law requires. I sympathize greatly with those who want to avoid conflict, and not aggravate car drivers unnecessarily. This, however, seems to me to be a case of blaming the victim. I assume there will be more and more cyclists in the coming future, as gas isn't going to get cheaper. When cyclists outnumber drivers, will you still advocate staying out of their way? I submit to you that if there are 10 riders out for a ride, and one irate driver trying to pass, the right to the road isn't regulated by weight or horsepower. Anyway, a compact group of riders is much easier to pass than a long string of single bikes.
The road is for everyone. Tonight, driving to the Clyde, I got behind a driver who was consistently going 32mph in a 40mph zone. I couldn't pass. Do I have the right to run them off the road? Does it help me to become furious with them? Of course not. Chances are, on this island, I even know them. [Which is why I try to be polite when I'm on a bike, too.] There are cyclists I don't ride with because I feel they needlessly provoke hostile reaction because of where on the roadway they ride. I refuse to be held accountable for their actions however. I reject the argument that it is in any way reasonable or even to be expected, for drivers, as a class, to be angered by cyclists, as a class. That's a specious line of reasoning, and I'm greatly disheartened to read it here. It is Victim-think. Stop it. Too many people already subscribe to that illogic. I agree wholeheartedly with the suggestion that WOW meets with local law enforcement agents, as just last fall, my friend Chief Officer Bob -Langley PD, proved ignorant of the two-riders-abreast state law. I also advocate publicizing the road rules as they pertain to cyclists. I even advocate being polite, and getting out of the way of drivers. They have might on their side after all, even when they aren’t right. I do not advocate blaming cyclists for riding two abreast and chatting. The law explicitly allows that.
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Brandon |
5/23/2008 11:40:58 PM |
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Unfortunately the road department does not see fit to sweep the shoulder so that we would feel like riding there! Or repave roads in 1 mile or more sections which actually requires that they put in sufficent shoulders for riding. In Washington cyclists may ride 2 abreast by law (RCW 46.61.770). Not that I think we should all of the time but it is the law. If the cyclists out there are ignorant of the rules of the road then they shouldn't be driving because we must obey the same laws as a car. |
Ed |
5/23/2008 10:49:17 PM |
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Unfortunately, there are cyclists out there who are woefully ignorant of the rules of the road, make bad choices and ruin it for the rest of us. Too often I am behind (trying carefully to pass) riders who are riding two, sometimes three abreast chatting and oblivious to traffic. Or those who ride in the auto lane when there is decent shoulder riding available. I worry that these riders, who ignore the common sense of cycling in traffic, make it unsafe for the rest of us. I am certain there must be many more angry drivers out there. A general education for riders and drivers alike would be a great thing on the front page of the Record in time for summer. |
annabet |
5/23/2008 8:07:27 PM |
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Thanks Brandon for the vest and others for offers.
Re the motorist v bicyclist incident, I would really like to see any article reporting on this incident
explain the law regarding bicycle and auto interaction. Some of the problem drivers are just a-holes and they will always be, but much of the problem stems from ignorance as to a bicyclist's rights on the road. Sher?? |
blake |
5/23/2008 2:10:53 PM |
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I wll photograph the victim, at the scene of the crime, Sherry!!! |
david welton |
5/23/2008 1:47:10 PM |
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I hope it makes the front page of the Record! (Hint, hint!) |
Arlene |
5/23/2008 1:34:38 PM |
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Does anyone have more information about the cyclist that was assaulted on Marshview? When did it happen? I've heard it was a woman rider, and that the driver spent the night in jail. I don't know if either of them was solo, or a local, nor how the driver was apprehended. For purely selfish reasons, I'd like to know which car to watch out for! |
*Brandon |
5/23/2008 11:11:10 AM |
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Congrats Sher, Dan and Dave W, on your outstanding results at the Mudder! http://indieseries.com/Results_2008_02.pdf |
kr |
5/23/2008 10:33:54 AM |
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Jean - sorry you missed the Bikeability on Whidbey forum last month. The purpose was to formalize the cycling interests and the county was indeed there. Everyone who sticks their seat in a cycling saddle here on Whidbey should participate in WOW: Wheels on Whidbey, which was actually the organizing entity of the forum. OK, so I was wearing two hats that night between WOW and the Record. It was clear that we need to lobby the county and state for bike route signs, some of which they are already installing up north. This is an awareness issue. If motorists see that our roads are considered bike routes, then maybe they'll get a clue that they have to share the road. It's also awareness on our part to be good cyclists and obey the rules of the road. There are so many other great bits of info that came out of the forum; way too many to list here. If you want the play by play, you can email me at smays@southwhidbeyrecord.com. I'll get your emails included in the WOW list. David Gardiner and I are working on getting a Web site going as a useful resource and real time discussion board. The Bicycle Alliance of Washington is supporting our efforts, as well. Ride on! Safely. Maybe we can lead a class on how to use your pump as a weapon against agro drivers. Ooh, did I say that? |
sher |
5/22/2008 11:02:49 PM |
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Road alert for East Harbor Rd. The road crew is working on the road right now between Goss Lake and Goodell. Patches of gravel so ride that section carefully. |
Kurt J |
5/22/2008 1:57:06 PM |
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velopists, the last two entries are interesting, because of what happened to me yesterday on C.-Bay rd.-Cars passing me at over the speed limit, within three ft. of me, with out oncoming traffic, four instances. I really think it is a matter of you contacting the State Patrol with your concerns, and with the County regarding the conditions of the road, i.e., trash, rocks, glass, and vegetation. You have to keep the pressure on those guys.ICRD just did a fabulous clean up of the little stretch along side the road where Cultus Bay, begins south from SR- 525. About 25 yds. but that was it, the rest of C.Bay rd. is hit or miss. .Be aware of your surroundings. I think it takes phone calls to them of specific places that need cleaning, or attention. Regarding the issue of road rage, there are people who do not think you deserve equal access to the road, albeit the edge, if you are following the rules, then, it is a matter of jotting down their license number. always carry pencil and paper. I am certainly not a pro regarding cycling here on Whidbey, maybe Julie B. can give a more authoritative piece of advice.I noticed the Record had a forum on Bicycling last month, sorry I did not attend, but next time there is a convocation of bicycling interests, maybe it would be smart to invite the State Patrol, and someone from the county. Formalize the cycling interests on Whidbey, for transportation and recreation. Sorry if I took up to much space. |
jean leblanc |
5/22/2008 11:55:50 AM |
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Many thanks to all my friends for your kind comments here and by e mail-they help. On to another topic, I just got a cool e-mail from my friend Christian Vandevelde, who lived with us for the first 3 months of his pro cycling carreer. He is presently 16th plave in th Giro GC, and wore the pink jerse for a few days at the beginning of the Race. Go Christian! |
david welton |
5/22/2008 11:34:37 AM |
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Wanted to borrow for Vancouver, windproof (at least in front) cycle vest that would fit me without flapping, probabily men's medieum. blakew@whidbey.com |
blake |
5/22/2008 10:31:39 AM |
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I wonder what it would take (and if it would make any impact) to get a "public service" announcement on the ferry that says something like "...bicycling is popular on Whidbey Island..." and a reminder about the legal "rights" of cyclists. We could also carry Mace... |
Arlene |
5/22/2008 8:00:17 AM |
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Was told by LPD this evening of a road rage incident between driver and cyclist on Bayview Rd. Driver pulled over and physical assualted cyclist after words were exchanged between the two. Watch out for yourselves out there! |
Heidi |
5/21/2008 9:06:23 PM |
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Tadpoles, I have been mumbling about a bbq over at my place for a week or more, and want to find out if there is any energy out there for it. I thought it would be fun to have those of us who are interested in doing some open water comps this summer, to get together around the fire and with a guitar and beer, share some thoughts. I would like to keep it cozy and easy, hamburgers, hot doggies, veggie burgers, potater salad, and green salad. I have two grills, and as well a fire pit. Any takers?Let me know, blackdog@whidbey.com
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johnny d. |
5/21/2008 1:11:55 PM |
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David and Georgia, sorry to hear about Ace. It leaves a big hole in your heart to lose your dog. |
Arlene |
5/21/2008 11:39:43 AM |
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My computer blew up last week and I lost everything including my address book, and a bunch of David Welton's great photos of different events. I now have an external hard drive that back up automatically. Will everyone please email me so I can add you back? fetch@whidbey.com David, I'm so sorry to hear about Ace. I know you and Georgia must be missing him a lot. Right now I plan on taking the train to Vancouver on Thur. prior to race. Akemi and Pedro will drive up on Friday and join me. Does anybody going up Thur. have room for my bike and race gear bag? I guess it's time to hunker down and read some of ITU's updates and hypes. Thanks for sending me the missed ones Kurt. |
Pat B. |
5/21/2008 10:46:36 AM |
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If you are looking for some exciting, local running entertainment, come to the track on Thursday afternoon (4-ish) to watch LMS - with a few speedy Waldorf school kids :) - participate in their Track and Field Finals. It was very apparent on Monday at semi-finals what a boost it was for them to have the home town support. Also, David, I have never met you or your dog, Ace, but I wanted to say that I am sorry for your loss. It is a sad thing when we lose our canine buddies. |
Annabet |
5/21/2008 8:32:04 AM |
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David and Georgia, so sorry to hear about your dog Ace, what blessings that you will always have to remember him by. Much love coming too you both |
kelly |
5/21/2008 7:45:22 AM |
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I signed up for the obscure Elma duathlon on Memorial Day. This is a good sprint warm-up for upcoming races. There is also a sprint tri but with only a 300m swim so I opted for the duathlon for a better work-out. Anybody care to join me? I have room in my van and can either camp at a park or stay at a Motel. Elma is one of my occasional (secret) training spots so I can tell you about the course. Ron, Challis, Blake, Pat ?? |
Kurt J |
5/20/2008 6:31:20 PM |
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Time trial warm up 6pm, TT 6:30pm, half hour run afterwards. |
B* |
5/20/2008 4:55:33 PM |
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I'm not sure if this is her first MTB race or not, but Sherry Mays was 2nd in her division last Sunday at the Mudder. Right on! |
Very Impressed |
5/20/2008 4:42:17 PM |
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Dave (and Georgia): So very sorry to hear about your dog--had no idea things had gotten so serious. We are sending good vibes your way. |
Pam and Frank and Phoebe and Otter |
5/20/2008 3:44:02 PM |
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Thankyou Ron, for being my friend. |
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5/20/2008 2:14:04 PM |
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David, I assume Ace is your dog. Sorry to hear it. Best wishes to you and Georgia. |
Ron |
5/20/2008 2:07:39 PM |
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mudder report: as follows, ZOIKES... 285 people registered, good weather, great help , generous sponsers 15 local racers, good food and lots of happy faces we had a 25% increase in attendace this year with a bunch of names and faces I did not recognize now only 263 days to the 10th annual " a decade in the dirt" |
Robert, |
5/20/2008 10:16:42 AM |
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Ace dog passed away today. |
david welton |
5/19/2008 10:09:57 PM |
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See in the MarketPlace an ad for a person looking to lend/buy a road bike in good condition so they can do the Whidbey tri. Check it out if you can help. |
Erin |
5/19/2008 9:29:00 PM |
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Quick Deer Lake report - Water was awesome! Chloe reported 69 degrees at the surface and 65 a couple feet down. We had 5 intrepid swimmers go the length of the lake. DeWitt reports that the wetsuit actually does make it easier and just couldn't stop smiling. Great swim! Who's in for next week? |
Ron |
5/18/2008 9:36:32 PM |
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Awaiting Mudder reports. Looked like a great day to race. I saw several MT bikes heading over to Whidbey today when I was out riding/running. Hope the turnout was good. Also results from Matt's duel with his units PT guy. |
Bob |
5/18/2008 4:44:00 PM |
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Tadpole – Yes, swim at Deer Lake 4pm today (Sunday)! Bring wetsuits, drysuits, thermos of hot water, petroleum jelly or whatever you use to stay warm en el agua frio. It will be cold, but no Tsunami danger. I’m guessing water temp around 60. Oh, and sunscreen for anyone staying on the beach. |
Ron |
5/18/2008 12:59:47 PM |
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I am all swammy about swimmy this afternoon, anybody going to gordies lakeside pallazzo to swim? gonna try my new wet suit. |
tadpole tubbie |
5/18/2008 12:24:17 PM |
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change of morning plans (sick son), anyone up for midday run? Meet at 5156 Bounty Loop for Trillium Trail run. Back in time for the chum run meeting. btw, anyone swimming today? |
krissy |
5/18/2008 11:38:52 AM |
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I've decided to stay close to home rather than go to Port Townsend tomorrow, and as I ran the Mudder course last weekend, I think I'd be up for a regular old Sunday trail run. Those of us who like to start from Keller can just run out Spider Web toward Goldsmith as in days of yore. |
rosie |
5/17/2008 9:54:38 PM |
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Thanks for the offer Sher. I think I'll just ride to get some extra miles in - or be lame and drive so I can ride more on the course before noon. What race are you doing? |
Dan |
5/17/2008 9:45:32 PM |
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Kurt G, What's the water temperature at Deer Lake? |
Ron |
5/17/2008 8:42:30 PM |
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I was thinking of running the Mudder course tomorrow before the race begins. (Thanks Robert for the offer!).Anyone else interested? Start at, what, 8:30, to be done in time for the bikers? |
kris |
5/17/2008 6:58:51 PM |
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Anyone interested in riding tomorrow? We could meet at the Simm's at 8:30. Who's in? |
Gretchen |
5/17/2008 5:16:20 PM |
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Where do people want to run on Sunday?? I am up for the old Sunday trail run in the woods. Will be at Goldsmith at 0845 unless anyone else has another idea. |
Erin |
5/17/2008 4:16:09 PM |
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There will be a Chum Run planning meeting tomorrow (Sunday) at 2 pm at the SW Community Park at the covered picnic area. Both DRS and cross-country parents are invited, so this will be the first official meeting of our two groups. The Chum Run has essentially been organized and operated by our running community for the past five years, however, this year marks a big change - a new working partnership with the cross country team. In the future (next year), the team and parents will take on a large portion of the organizational work (whew!), with a chore group of experienced people to provide continuity. I will layout the format of the Chum Run to new people and present a general overview of the race. The team will receive two thirds of the race proceeds (the other third goes to the Park), which will greatly help them with their travel expenses. I will also layout the tasks that need to be done during the next two weeks and on race day. A lot of the pre-race work has been already done (publicity, sponsors, prizes, etc), but there are still many things left to do. I hope DSR people can show up, even if for a short while, to "meet the parents" (gulp!).
Frazer Mann
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Frazer |
5/17/2008 2:09:57 PM |
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dan ... see you at the Mudder. It's about 5 miles from the ferry. If you need a ride let me know. I'll be working/riding the event so will be there a bit early. I was thinking about y'all this a.m. as I was riding at 5:50 a.m. over the Tacoma Narrows Bridge ... on my bike, that is. Packed all my gear from rides/runs for a company meeting down in Gig Harbor. It was an epic morning, one that inspires me like you all do. |
sher |
5/16/2008 9:56:51 PM |
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Hi All,
I would like to invite any and all to the 9th whidbey mudder to run, ride, or spectate the course is set up and is 6.2 miles or 10k if you prefer I will there tomorrow by 8:30 p.m. if you want have a trail run the race is sunday and your welcome to run or ride on the course until 9:45 this year we are offering free registration for local kids under 15 with a parent or guardian racing starts at 10:00 and we have a kids race at 11:45 for the smaller ones hope to see you out there,
Robert |
robert |
5/16/2008 10:01:27 AM |
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I'm riding out of Langley around 9:15ish -- heading north -- need to be home by 12:30 -- call if you want to ride (see events) |
jb |
5/16/2008 8:36:44 AM |
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A blistering pace today set by Blake. Bob, David, and I took shelter behind the blue Cervelo and hung on for 1.5 hours. Blake your setting high expectations for yourself at Worlds. |
Frazer |
5/15/2008 10:27:22 PM |
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Patrick, congratulations at the Kirland 5K. Your results are impressive: 1st out of 36 in your age group and 36th overall out of 622 males. Way to represent! |
Frazer |
5/14/2008 10:34:32 PM |
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Hey all - been doin' my own thing for while - Challis - yes of course you should! Mudder people, sorry, would love to join, but must lay low this weekend. In other news, I raced Kirkland 5k slightly off with some muscle strain but won 60+ age group; and now have more strain - have to go easy a while. Finally, and thanks to all of you SWEAT and DSR friends, I will be joining the Eastside Racers this year to compete in the mens 60+ XC nationals in Spokane in December (not enuf interest here for that series - but slots still open if any of you want to go with me? Frazer?) |
Patrick |
5/14/2008 12:25:19 PM |
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Actually, that should say the jury accepts photographs from only 30% of those who submit images, and usually only one photograph per photgrapher. |
david welton |
5/14/2008 9:59:03 AM |
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Chalis-The jury accepts about 30% of the photographs submitted. You can submit 3.
Prizewinners are a secret till the day of the show, Father's Day weekend. I will find out that Thursday night at a special dinner. |
david welton |
5/14/2008 9:21:23 AM |
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David, the website is wonderful You have done well with all of them! Kudos to you. |
krissy |
5/14/2008 8:46:48 AM |
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Congratulations Dave, I am very excited for you. When do they "jury" it? I am in for John's show on Saturday. I may ride earlier, though, similar to last week. |
Challis |
5/14/2008 7:35:01 AM |
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4.2 miles Dan. Dave underestimates your rate of speed! ;) |
Ed |
5/14/2008 7:32:07 AM |
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Congratulations to John DeWit. I hope we have a huge crowd saturday morning. And thanks to all of you. The judge at EAF this year is a photojournalist, so I submitted 3 people pictures. One was published in the Record, of a sailor greeting his daughter on his return from Iraq, the other actually is a nice environmental portrait of Grace Stringer at a swimmeet in January. Maybe Matt can post them. Dan, the mudder course is off of Coles Road, the first right past Maxwelton off 525. I would guess 30 minutes. |
dwelton |
5/14/2008 2:49:41 AM |
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David, congratulations on your acceptance by EAF. Is there any way you can let us see the photos? The one you sent me yesterday of the young boy looking at the freshly hooked fishing worm was outstanding - a prizewinner. I think your photos are as good as the "best" I've ever seen anywhere: Life Magazine, National Geographic, etc. You've got the eye and skill of a master artist! If any DSR folks haven't seen David's photo gallery website, check it out: davidweltonphoto.com . You'll be blown away. His photos are stunning! |
Frazer |
5/13/2008 11:33:30 PM |
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Does anyone know how long it is from the ferry to the Mudder course. I'm racing Sunday (Indie Series) and was thinking about riding onto the ferry instead of taking my car. |
Dan |
5/13/2008 10:06:12 PM |
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The email for deWit's reception encouraged alternative transportation. If we meet at my house at 0830 we can do a drop in to reinforce this and give John a pat on the back! So Saturday morning ride is 0830 from Simms'. |
Erin |
5/13/2008 9:49:03 PM |
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Congrats, David! Also, deWit will have a show hanging at UBCC with an artists reception this Sat 8:30-9. Anyone interested in coffee/tea before a Sat ride??? |
kris |
5/13/2008 9:42:07 PM |
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Congratulations, David! That's great~ |
Arlene |
5/13/2008 8:10:39 PM |
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Uhh...I was notified today by the Edmonds Arts Festival that TWO of my images were accepted into the juried photography competition!
I am happy about this. |
david welton |
5/13/2008 7:00:43 PM |
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I was wondering if any DSR kids were going to participate in the Issaquah Triathlon for kids on May 31st. I just registered Kinsey. The swim is 75 Meters, the bike is 3.3 Kilometers and the run is 1 kilometer. The start time is 9:30 after the sprint Triathlon. Ages are 6-12. Grace, Will? We would love to have company. |
Kristi Eager |
5/13/2008 3:37:43 PM |
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it's raining, so I'll time tonight. Brr! |
Brandon |
5/13/2008 3:23:34 PM |
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Skagit Riders, Thanks for the kind words and thanks for letting me tag along those last 40 miles or so. Brandon, Krissie(Rookie), Damon and Lynette, it was nice meeting and riding with all of you. If the rain holds off, a buddie and I are planning on being at the TT this evening, please no Chip/Seal LOL |
Cecil |
5/13/2008 9:24:32 AM |
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This Sat, May 18, is the 26th annual Bay View Women's Walk & Run at Bay View State Park. 10K, 2 mile walk/run. Mostly flat, mostly on gravel along the Padilla Bay Shore Trail. Benefits the Skagit Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Services. Registration at 8am, race at 10am. Very fun race. |
Arlene |
5/13/2008 7:45:51 AM |
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Thanks, brandon for that complimentary post and for putting together a bike for me (the aerobars were put on in the car on the drive to Skagit). Next year, uh, hope you are not expecting me to lead.. |
rookie |
5/13/2008 6:33:57 AM |
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just nuke 'em back to the stone age! Die, spammers die!!! |
david welton |
5/12/2008 8:51:07 PM |
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This is a superlative gift you have created for us Matt. Seeing spammers muck it up reminds me what a useful tool it is, and how much I've come to take it for granted. Extra thanks for keeping the demons at bay. Your generosity is appreciated by us all. |
Brandon |
5/12/2008 8:38:34 PM |
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I think I just slammed the back door closed. We'll see if we remain spam free for the rest of the evening. |
Matt |
5/12/2008 8:32:31 PM |
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working with WhidbeyNet on a fix to whatever Forum backdoor the spammers are using. I tried closing out all passwords and the bots found a way around that so I just turned them back on so all you real humans can keep using it. I'll get them, it just may take a couple of more days. |
Matt |
5/12/2008 8:21:58 PM |
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Thank you Arlene and Jean and Randi, great job was had by all finished 4:22 head winds were not pretty, yes those last 10 miles were brutal, Arlene and Jean went down on areobars and were off they just wanted to get to home base I was tryiing to catch up but couldn't catch them, left Randi sorry randi cuz I too wanted to get to home base. Chuckie proved to be a beautiful ride and really hardly any traffic as Brandon reported, and yes no rain! sun just alittle we did see our shadow on Chuckie. A good ride all around. Thank you Arlene and Jean thanks for the help with a jacket malfunction, Good times were had by all. till next year! |
kelly |
5/12/2008 12:19:40 PM |
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I have a co-motion tandem that might be for sale |
davidwelton |
5/12/2008 10:12:26 AM |
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Kelly, Arlene, and Jean Thanks for your encouragement on Saturday, I had a blast! |
Randi |
5/12/2008 9:22:52 AM |
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Skagit Spring Classic Century report. Late start, 9:30am. Set out on the 62/100mile route, escorting 2 novices and a rookie. Dry pavement, no rain, moderate temperature, great route, scenery, minimal traffic, fun rest stops. 600 riders total, only 60 Century-riders. Chili ran out at the 38-mile rest stop before we got there. The 40-mile loop riders were to blame, according to the volunteers. From there the Century course loops out for 40 miles, with a fair bit of nasty chip-seal, before returning to the same aid-station, now at mile 78. The course then is again the same as the 62mile loop. Grip Hill, on the century route only, is even more fun than Bow Hill, so you metric folk missed out. Met a great rider from Oak Harbor named Cecil, who deserves significant credit for motivational camaraderie, as well as some massive pulls. 8 hours total elapsed time, 6¼ hours riding time, which is damn impressive for the rookie whose longest previous ride was 35 miles, and an incredible achievement for the 2 newbies, as it was only their 5th ride total. By the end of the ride, I was covetous of their softride suspension. The kitchen volunteers stayed an hour and a half beyond cut-off, to their credit, so even the last finishers got fed. A very well supported event. Next year I'm starting earlier, riding my Softride, and sucking wheel all day. |
Brandon |
5/12/2008 12:12:00 AM |
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Gretchen, I will be at Rhody. I can smell that finish-line beer already. |
Peter |
5/11/2008 9:08:38 PM |
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Curt asked me to post that today's Deer Lake temps are: 58 two feet down, 56 four feet down. |
Peter |
5/11/2008 9:06:31 PM |
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The Jean, Kelly, Randi and Arlene group had a great ride Sat. The head wind the last 10-15 miles was a challenge, but we were up to it! We were trying to tell Randi there is a full century in her future. Not sure she's convinced - work on her, Challis! |
Arlene |
5/11/2008 8:48:53 PM |
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Who's in for the Rhody Run next Sunday, May 18th? Let's go! |
Gretchen |
5/11/2008 4:30:38 PM |
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Thank you to all those riders who helped me finish the Skagit, encouraged me to keep going (ie: let me draft most of the way):Brandon, Cecil, Damon, Lynette and others. Would not have attempted it without Julie's continual encouragement before the event. I also saw Arlene, Kelli, Jean, Michelle before the ride. Hope everyone had a stellar day. (and it did not rain!) |
k |
5/11/2008 3:57:48 PM |
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Sorry to have missed this morning's run... Or did all the other Skagit riders actually get up this morning and put in that mileage??? Anyone else who wants a (very late day) run today? I plan to run around 6:30pm from Double Bluff, road loop and a beach run at the end. |
kris |
5/11/2008 3:51:46 PM |
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I, me, Brandon, am responsible for posting the Mudder event. There wasn't room for experts [on the page, not at the Mudder] and truthfully, I've never known any of our group to race expert. Sorry for any bent feelings. Don't blame Robert. |
Brandon |
5/11/2008 3:49:43 PM |
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Tomorrow is Mudder's Day. |
david welton |
5/10/2008 9:45:37 PM |
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Meet at Simms' at 830 for the run Challis posted below. If anyone wants to bike to the Mudder trails and then run, bring your bike and I will have a lock to secure it while we run. |
Erin |
5/10/2008 9:35:19 PM |
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This is awesome - a girl in Texas won the team state championship track meet . . . by herself. She was the lone qualifier from her school. http://msn.foxsports.com/olympics/story/8124224?MSNHPHMA |
Dan |
5/10/2008 9:09:00 PM |
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I'm in unless I have a bum leg - I might end up meeting people out there rather than run out and back. Ron is up for it too. |
gretchen |
5/10/2008 8:06:39 PM |
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Ed has put in a call to Robert to see if the course is marked as of now, then we could run a 10K at the mudder course tomorrow. I was thinking I would like to warm up from Simms, run the 10K and warm down on the way back. What do you all think? |
Challis |
5/10/2008 7:16:58 PM |
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Robert must not think that there are any Expert riders around here.
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5/10/2008 11:18:22 AM |
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Great Jean - happy to have you. See ya in th AM. |
Arlene |
5/9/2008 8:49:43 PM |
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Arlene, if the spot is still open I'll meet you a Kelli's at 6:45. Metric C sounds perfect, calling for afternoon rain. |
Jean |
5/9/2008 6:41:46 PM |
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Eww...., 6:30AM is so "au contraire" my biology. I dusted off my mountain bike and will be in the forest at 9AM. |
david welton |
5/9/2008 6:00:50 PM |
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Just found out Heidi is not going, so I have room if anyone is interested. |
Arlene |
5/9/2008 4:31:13 PM |
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I am picking Kelly and Heidi up at Kelly's tomorrow at 0645, and we're doing the metric century. That pretty much fills my van. I might be able to put one more person in/on if needed. If anyone else is doing the metric, maybe we can meet up there and ride together. It is going to be FUN! |
Arlene |
5/9/2008 4:28:35 PM |
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Tomorrow morning let's go BIKING. Meet at the high school at 6:30 am, yes am. The plan - do the shorter flat loop as warm up then do it fast (this is a training ride for Challis {Go Challis}). We'll go around a third time if anyone is game. See you there! |
Gretchen |
5/9/2008 2:40:20 PM |
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i will chip in too! thank you brandon-- |
pamela |
5/9/2008 1:10:51 PM |
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I have a van, slow but roomy. Willing. |
*B |
5/9/2008 1:04:22 PM |
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Carpool? Going to Skagit? Jean, Arlene, Kelly, Julie? Who else? If the weather is good I feel ambitious enough for the 100, but that will be a big bite. Also tomorrow, Robert will be doing trail work and course marking for the Mudder all day. And thanks Dave, you're a pretty sweet guy yourself. |
Brandon |
5/9/2008 1:01:13 PM |
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Brandon was very sweet to rescue the nearly road kill squirrel yesterday, and may need some help with the vet bill. I will chip in, and if the vet does"pro-bono" work I will chip in for a gift to the vet. |
david welton |
5/9/2008 12:40:43 PM |
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Kurt and I found Holmes Harbor to be a refreshing 53 degrees @ 7am today for our second acclimation swim. We stayed in the water for 30 minutes. The swim was easier than week, but my hands were so gone afterwards that I had to have help getting out of my wetsuit. We both experienced vertigo for a few minutes after gettin out. Challis, I think you have to do some of these swims. For me it would have been a total disaster to get in English bay without knowing what to expect. |
blake |
5/9/2008 9:48:07 AM |
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Thanks to Frazer and Dave for their roadside assistance yesterday. Douglas S. Quirell should be bright-eyed and bushy-tailed enough to be released by Monday. |
B* |
5/9/2008 9:37:00 AM |
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He's already been working on it... |
Erin |
5/9/2008 9:05:52 AM |
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http://I'm sure: Matt's//going to fix this/just as soon</ as he can.DSR.net |
//bob=r |
5/9/2008 8:24:32 AM |
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They're back! |
david welton |
5/9/2008 5:42:24 AM |
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I will not be doing the Skagit Valley Classic. I plan to ride the Mudder course with Robert Frey at 9AM, to locate great locations for photograhing the race the next week. It is a 6 mile loop. It should be a nice workout, if anybody wants to join up for laps. Frazer and I had a good time with Maxwelton intervals today. |
david welton |
5/8/2008 11:07:34 PM |
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Curious to see if anyone is doing the Skagit Valley Spring Classic on Saturday. I haven't heard any chatter. |
Jean |
5/8/2008 9:17:19 PM |
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OOOps - so so sorry sorry!! |
Arlene |
5/8/2008 8:13:10 AM |
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Here's something new in Coupeville: I just got this info from a friend. It sounds interesting and a good excuse to bike to Coupeville (when its not pouring rain!) "A new business, Local Grown, has opened in a space at the very end of the pier and has a 180 degree view of the Cove. It will be both an espresso bar (tea, and others as well) and will sell locally grown foods. The foods will only include those grown on Whidbey and will be manufactured products like honey, jam, soaps, plus fresh produce like garlic, onions, potatoes and others. The idea is to provide a local resource for local only products, the concept is an indoor farm market." Local Grown, 26 Front Street, Suite D, Coupeville, 98239 360-678-3648 |
Arlene |
5/8/2008 8:11:42 AM |
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Here's something new in Coupeville: I just got this info from a friend. It sounds interesting and a good excuse to bike to Coupeville (when its not pouring rain!) "A new business, Local Grown, has opened in a space at the very end of the pier and has a 180 degree view of the Cove. It will be both an espresso bar (tea, and others as well) and will sell locally grown foods. The foods will only include those grown on Whidbey and will be manufactured products like honey, jam, soaps, plus fresh produce like garlic, onions, potatoes and others. The idea is to provide a local resource for local only products, the concept is an indoor farm market." Local Grown, 26 Front Street, Suite D, Coupeville, 98239 360-678-3648 |
Arlene |
5/8/2008 8:11:42 AM |
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So what's new? |
david welton |
5/7/2008 9:42:05 PM |
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The Mudder is Sunday May 18th. I think Robert added more trail to make it an even 10k. Spectators/volunteers are appreciated. Good food available. The course is available to run or ride Saturday. onespeedpromotions.com |
*B |
5/7/2008 12:24:20 AM |
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Fat Salmon Open Water Swim. This year the event will take place on Saturday, July 19th. They're looking for kayak volunteers if you aren't swimming that day. I think I'll swim this time. |
B* |
5/7/2008 12:04:55 AM |
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Here's a great quote from Scott Molina (won Kona in 1988, age group in AZ IM 2005) : "...learn to enjoy the challenges of daily training then the goals will take care of themselves. The hardest part of this sport is creating a life that includes training in such a way that the athlete looks forward to it." |
Arlene |
5/6/2008 10:13:07 PM |
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Very impressive times for the inaugural '08 TT. Well done, gentlemen. |
*B |
5/6/2008 9:58:10 PM |
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Understand the issues with Firefox. It's my default browser and it has trouble with fonts sometimes. I fixed it. Stand by for further information on the ride as Julie and I build out those pages. |
Matt |
5/6/2008 9:46:24 PM |
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okay, it was my error preventing my event post from appearing. I was entering the date in the european/asian fashion of day/month/year. my mistake. |
*b |
5/6/2008 4:21:03 PM |
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it's not you, it's the links -- they're not linked to anything yet -- will post when they're ready -- |
jb |
5/6/2008 1:32:37 PM |
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?? Julie's insane ride-to-vancouver link isn't legible once linked, and 2 of the three [illegible] links are broken?? [I'm running firefox] |
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5/6/2008 1:12:46 PM |
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hey Vancouver riders/travelers/competitors/spectators/etc. -- I was going to plan a meeting to talk logistics -- instead asked Matt to create a link where we can post all the info so stay tuned. |
jb |
5/6/2008 1:08:31 PM |
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?? training events aren't posting ?? |
b* |
5/6/2008 1:07:44 PM |
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Tuesday reminder: Time trial tonight. Whatever you do to warm up, be at the bus stop on Langley road by Naomi's at 6:30pm. Some people ride a lap of the course first, which takes 27 minutes. See you there! |
Brandon |
5/6/2008 12:48:40 PM |
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Kelly - the thinking about going a little slower and doing the full century?!! Easier than doing a 10K open water swim - WOW! Sounds like a lot of exposure being shark bait. |
Arlene |
5/6/2008 11:48:16 AM |
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does everybody know that a 10k open water swim is a new olympic event this year? I read about it in the on-line santabarbara independent. A local qualified. Go to independent.com, and read about it. the author is John Zant. |
david welton |
5/6/2008 11:27:15 AM |
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i like your thinking Arlene!!!Challis, wow how exciting,scary,fantastic,nervous,thrilling, we are all with you!!!
What time is everyone leaving on Sat. |
kelly |
5/6/2008 9:28:42 AM |
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Proceeds from the Chum Run will be going to the SW High School Cross-Country Team. (I think we finally got it right this time.) Their small budget never covers all their travel expenses to invitational meets, so this money will be greatly appreciated and go a long way for them. Note: the race will be one week later than usual, June 1st - the Sunday after Memorial Day, so coach Fulton and the track runners will have a weeks rest from the State Meet. Good prizes this year for the winning team, team names, costumes, etc. Lots of pre-race chores to do, to help call: 579-8578. This is going to be a good one. Hey, maybe even no rain! |
Frazer |
5/5/2008 11:40:43 PM |
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She'll thank me in the end. |
Ed |
5/5/2008 9:21:42 PM |
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Ed, you are asking for trouble!!! Re the bike ride this Saturday, I hate to admit it, but I'm not sure I'm up to the full century - esp with you, Julie! I just haven't gotten the time/miles in on my bike yet. I'm with you Kelly, and thinking the metric century is the right distance this year. Though we could go slower and do the whole thing... |
Arlene |
5/5/2008 9:12:26 PM |
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Well everybody, I signed her up! Should we tell her yet? |
Ed |
5/5/2008 7:35:32 PM |
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TT tomorrow?? Details?? |
blake |
5/5/2008 4:36:41 PM |
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Challis...sometimes you just need a little push from your friends! |
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5/5/2008 1:03:03 PM |
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oh and I remember the cookies! |
Randi |
5/5/2008 1:00:27 PM |
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I will be doing the skagit classic ~ metric century, and would love some company. I will be leaving from south of coupeville and have room for one! |
Randi |
5/5/2008 12:59:49 PM |
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Chalis, you have to properly wrap your mind around this event. Pat is right, you gotta think of Worlds as a training race for Nationals. Heck all those hard bodies speaking foreign languages are just an illusion. That way you won't be intimidated. Then when you get to Nationals, it won't be a big deal because you've already done Worlds. Ha! |
Frazer |
5/5/2008 10:22:20 AM |
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I'm planning to ride the Skagit Classic -- probably the 100 -- shall we try to carpool? |
jb |
5/5/2008 8:44:13 AM |
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I am planning to do the skagit classic also Arlene would love company, and the rest stops are the best I didn't get any homemade cookies? Do you have an in somewhere. I am planning the the 60 mile one, aren't you doing the 100? |
kelly |
5/5/2008 7:13:32 AM |
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In an attempt to distract from Challis and her Worlds dilemma let's talk about track racing! :) We had an awesome day at the velodrome today. Beautiful weather and lots of fun going fast on big corners. You don't realize how big those corners are until you're there. I recommend the track class even if just to attend the class and learn something new about cycling. |
Ed |
5/4/2008 9:13:44 PM |
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Looks like the decision has been made for me....funny how you tell ONE person and now the whole island knows :) Actually, thank you for all of the encouragement. I really appreciate knowing that if I go I will be supported 110%. |
Challis |
5/4/2008 2:32:11 PM |
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Challis...would you like to say a few words? |
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5/4/2008 9:35:47 AM |
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Challis, you should absolutely do worlds. There are so many reasons why. It's an amazing experience, close to home this year, you will have friends there to support you, and on and on. Besides all that, you are ready and able. What a fun thing to do Worlds as a training race for Nationals! I haven't been doing any cold water swim acclimating, or much of anything else, but I am going with bells on. Go team!! |
Pat B. |
5/4/2008 7:37:51 AM |
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Other option for Sunday...Road/trail run from Simms' start 8:30 ish. Plan to go up behind Intermediate School Trails and Park. Goal is 90 minutes but may shorten if knees act up. |
Erin |
5/3/2008 10:26:09 PM |
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I was planning on doing some distance of the Spring Classic - I do it for the home made cookies at the rest stops! I would be happy to ride with someone. The 10 day forecast says hi of 57 with 30% chance of precip. |
arlene |
5/3/2008 8:21:00 PM |
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I have *if-not-raining* plans to do the Skagit 100 with my brother. Most of those roads are my old training grounds. Good ride. |
Brandon |
5/3/2008 7:28:18 PM |
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Anyone interested in doing the Skagit Spring Classic ride up north next weekend? Check it out http://www.skagitbicycleclub.org/articles/765 It was great last year. Let's do it again! |
gretchen |
5/3/2008 6:12:55 PM |
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I will be photographing the hearts and hammers breakfast early. should i then cruise into langley to simms, or go down maxwelton?
where should i meet up with the group? |
david welton |
5/2/2008 10:40:14 PM |
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seattle ride should read: Group C riding to Montlake Cut for UW crew races and boat parade -- catch 8:30 ferry |
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5/2/2008 10:07:59 PM |
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is there a ride tomorrow? |
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5/2/2008 8:39:23 PM |
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uh, *ahem* I mean, meh, what's the big deal? She'll go, kick ass, and then probably ride her bike home. It's only WORLD"S!! you know... And she IS Challis, after all. |
*B |
5/2/2008 2:39:37 PM |
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WOOOO-HOOOOO!! !!eleven!!!1!!11!!ponies!! CHALL!S!!1!!11!!!! !! the triathlon fairy came!! |
*#@%*! me! |
5/2/2008 2:36:39 PM |
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CHALLIS, YOU ARE SO READY!!! |
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5/2/2008 1:40:36 PM |
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Go for it Challis! Wish I could go see all of you compete! (I will be out of town)... Inspiring!
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k |
5/2/2008 1:40:30 PM |
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All right Challis.!!! Of couse you will compete. You will start about 10 minutes behind me. Maybe we could finish togeather. How cool would that be? Besides I would like some more miserable company for those cold water acclimation swims. |
blake |
5/2/2008 10:42:46 AM |
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Island County pulled the plug on the road portion of the BEAST adventure race this weekend so the format has been changed to a 3 stage race. Stage 1 is orienteering in Putney Woods starting at 8:30pm Saturday night (staging area is the parking lot on Lone Lake Rd). Stage 2 is kayaking/canoeing in Holmes Harbor starting 7am Sunday morning (staging area is Freeland Park). Stage 3 is bike orienteering at Ft. Ebey SP/Kettles trails Sunday afternoon. Looks like there will be 50-70 participants. Full details at www.beastrace.com |
Bill |
5/2/2008 10:33:26 AM |
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Absolutely! Go for it!! Congratulations!! Hope you've already been for a training run! What can we do to help? As David said - CHARGE! |
Arlene |
5/2/2008 8:00:24 AM |
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Go for it Challis! |
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5/2/2008 7:46:48 AM |
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Opportunity is knocking!!
You are only 5 weeks away from a lifetime experience, and you were offered this chance because you are 5 weeks ahead of eveybody else! You trained on this rock in a very rough winter.
You worked for this and someone recognized your effort!! You deserve it so just say yes and count on your friends to blow you towards the finish line. Seriously!!! Charge!!!! |
david welton |
5/1/2008 9:21:07 PM |
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Of course!! A very sweet person gave me a card for my birthday that read "it is not the years in your life that count but the life in your years" (Abraham Lincoln quote). Go for it! |
Erin |
5/1/2008 9:10:11 PM |
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An unamed person in DSR has been offered a spot on Team USA in Vancouver in June. Do you think they should take it considering that is only 5 weeks away? |
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5/1/2008 8:36:05 PM |
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The only part of Holmes Harbor that is closed is along the shore at the head of the bay, ie Freeland Park. This is largely a problem during run-off when it rains. The rest of the Harbor is fine. You can come and swim at my place. Blake and I did a short swim yesterday with the temperature 54. A full suit and neoprene hood is necesssary, gloves are a good idea. |
Kurt J |
5/1/2008 5:38:24 PM |
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I believe only the south end of Holmes Harbor hass been closed. |
Ed |
5/1/2008 5:35:55 PM |
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... you might want Paul to be there in case of a jellyfish sting. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r9RtjFM4yhs |
Anon |
5/1/2008 1:47:45 PM |
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Ron,a couple more things: Band-Aids on your nipples, GPS, power meter, pee in your suit the day before, and Fabree for the smell. |
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5/1/2008 12:13:02 PM |
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Happy May Day everyone and remember this is National Bike to Work/School month. Represent! |
jb |
5/1/2008 10:11:51 AM |
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Don't acclimatize in Holmes Harbor! It has been closed! Hmm....... |
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4/30/2008 10:19:32 PM |
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Find a tri somewhere warm! |
Ed |
4/30/2008 9:59:03 PM |
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OK. See if I have this straight: Full suit, jersey underneath, neoprene cap, ear plugs, neoprene booties, acclimatize a month in Holmes Harbor, toe caps on the bike, hydrate well before start, thermos of hot water to pour into dry suit, relieve one’s self whilst entering water. Oh, maybe arm warmers on the bike too. Did I miss anything? |
Ron |
4/30/2008 9:15:13 PM |
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Cathy confessed to me that her question to me was prompted by that naughty Krissy, not random interest in how to warmup a wetsuit. i was disappointed to learn that this was a setup, not one of those wonderful chance occurrences that enrich our lives. Still a good story nonetheless. And Krissy, I noticed that you found another use for the word "privy" in your posting below! Very clever! |
david welton |
4/30/2008 8:48:51 PM |
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Ah, but perhaps Cathy shares an office with another PA and MAY have been privy to some postings... |
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4/30/2008 8:11:35 PM |
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I have known Cathy for years and think she is great. I can't wait to talk to her about this in person! Hee Hee! PS. there are other good uses for pee, but I figured the subject was done. Nurses know many secrets drs don't know about!! |
Arlene |
4/30/2008 6:36:28 PM |
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Cathy is a PA, not ARNP |
david welton |
4/30/2008 1:27:02 PM |
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So, this just happened. Cathy Robinson, ARNP in practice with Lee Roof MD just consulted me via E-Mail, asking if I knew how to warm up a wetsuit.
I referred her to the forum, and quoted Arlene. I have forwarded her Email to the Simms, who can testify that I am not making this up. |
david welton |
4/30/2008 1:03:49 PM |
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Kurt, that video is cool. Aside from the fact that I would have drowned in that lake, and I don't race very well in warm weather, it almost makes me want to do a triathalon. |
rosie |
4/30/2008 12:29:57 PM |
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So much for late night forum posting. Ron, change that to "was tolerable" in my last posting, changes the meaning quite a bit. |
Frazer |
4/30/2008 11:54:43 AM |
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Very COOL, Kurt! And now to change the subject, the sports page finally has something nice today. In a college womens baseball game between Central Washington and Western Oregon, graduating senior Sara Tucholsky hit her first carreer homer over the fence, but tore a ligament running the bases. The umpires ruled that if her teamates helped her, she would get credit only for a single, and 2 RBIs, not 3. So two girls from the opposing team carried around the basepath. Hooray for Liz Wallace and Mallory Holtman, of CW!! |
david welton |
4/30/2008 10:57:39 AM |
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Last year at Alcatraz I was fine in 57 water with my full suit and neoprene cap, no gloves or booties. I had acclimated in Holmes Harbor over several weeks in 56 to 60 degree water. The important part is the acclimation. Now if you want to think WARM for a bit, check out this DVD trailer of the Rage triathlon at Lake Mead. Just past halfway you can see my finish! http://eeventsnow.com/teaser.html |
Kurt J |
4/30/2008 10:32:22 AM |
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Ron, do you see what you started?!!!??? |
david welton |
4/30/2008 10:16:45 AM |
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Unless, of course, you have a bladder or UT infection. then it's not so sterile. But the urea in it is useful for treating (at least) eczema. Oh, and apparently it may be developed as a prevention for CJD (aka, BSE, aka Mad Cow Disease). http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/1806470 |
feel free 2 p |
4/30/2008 9:09:14 AM |
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Ron,
The temp at Alcatraz last year was around 61-62 degrees. It wasn't tolerable because I swam before that in Holmes harbor at the same temp. Coming into the beach, however, we got into a current coming through Golden Gate that was about 57-58. It was noticeably colder and my legs starting cramping. So my suggestion is to swim in water below 60 to get that experience. You will definitely need a neoprene cap. I have a diving hood you can borrow that will keep your neck warmer. Some thin neoprene socks would also be helpful. |
Frazer |
4/29/2008 11:57:09 PM |
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speechless |
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4/29/2008 10:18:53 PM |
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david welton |
4/29/2008 10:18:33 PM |
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You guys are so squeamish and silly. Pee is STERILE for goodness sake! (Seriously) I thought doing cartwheels was the clever part! Would distribute the warmth around. Maybe it would be shark repellant too. |
Arlene |
4/29/2008 9:04:26 PM |
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well, then i have inadvertently photographed a whole bunch of people "warming-up" in Goss Lake. |
david welton |
4/29/2008 5:00:21 PM |
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Dave, folks don't usually pee while swimming, so it wouldn't matter if you're the lead dog. People pee in the interval between getting into the water and the start. Since we're on the subject, here's a link to a rather funny (and appropriate for all audiences) practical joke: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M7oZAdjcL60 |
I.P. Freely |
4/29/2008 4:13:25 PM |
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I am not going to do a triathlon until I swim fast enough to be the lead dog!!!!!!! |
david welton |
4/29/2008 2:22:52 PM |
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any triathlete who's never peed in their wet suit is.....
...lying. |
b* |
4/29/2008 2:14:12 PM |
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... or do you suppose she just doesn't want anyone to ask to borrow her wetsuit ever again. EVER! Pretty clever Arlene. |
Bob R |
4/29/2008 1:52:31 PM |
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Arlene, to much information! |
david welton |
4/29/2008 10:56:12 AM |
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Ron - I use toe caps on my bike shoes after swimming in sub-60 water on cool or wet days. Guaranteed your feet will be cold coming out of the water and if they don't warm up on the bike the run starts off goofy (slow) when your toes are numb. |
Bob |
4/29/2008 9:30:00 AM |
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Thanks! |
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4/29/2008 9:07:39 AM |
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I meant to ask - does anyone know the temp of Goss Lake? |
Arlene |
4/29/2008 8:58:24 AM |
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Or fill your (own internal) bladder REALLY full, fill your wetsuit,then do cartwheels... (-: |
Arlene |
4/29/2008 8:57:00 AM |
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Ron, According to Kurt, Holmes Harbor is currently 56 degrees. He and I plan to swim from his place Wednesday. A trick I have used winsurfing is to have a thermous of warm water to dump into your suit just before the start. Wetsuits work because your body warms the water in the suit, so if you start with warm water, you don't get the initial shock . I have also carried my suit to the beach in a 5 gallon bucket of hot water. The suit is a little hard to put on, but toasty. |
blake |
4/29/2008 8:29:40 AM |
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Okay. It's Still April, so the Tuesday Time Trial series could yet start on schedule, or close enough. I hear rumours the official book has turned up, so I'll time the first one. Remember, leave the Ken's Korner parking lot PROMPTLY at 6pm on the warm-up lap, so you have time to hit the restroom before the 6:30 pm TT start. |
B* |
4/29/2008 2:09:59 AM |
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Ron, I tend towards being cold in the water, but not as cold as the Krog. I can tolerate down to 57 degrees, with a lycra jersey under my wetsuit. It takes about 3 minutes of furious thrashing about until I warm up enough to lay my face down in the brr-rr-r. Arlene has it right. My neoprene cap is out on loan, or you could use it. Double capping is almost as warm, and doesn't float your head up so high. Also use earplugs in water that cold, if you don't normally. I recommend not trying to put on a wet wetsuit, if you can avoid it, especially in a rush right before a race. Maybe you can dip the suit the day before? Have fun! |
Brandon |
4/29/2008 2:02:31 AM |
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Ron, the half iron swim at Black Diamond its first year was 59 degrees. I see this race is an Olympic distance, pretty much the same swim length. Its pretty cold - I'd get a neoprene hood. And I'd wear a little warmer stuff on the bike than usual. I like the idea of the winners getting a lifetime free pass to the event for their prize. Thats something you can use, not just toss in a box. Another interesting point is that the Forest Service requires all wetsuits to be wash/dunked in a special washing solution before athletes can wear them in the lake. I've wondered if wetsuits can carry enough milfoil or other stuff from one lake to another to be harmful. Seems like they think so. Looks like fun! |
Arlene |
4/28/2008 9:53:37 PM |
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How cold is too cold? Gretchen and I are headed to a family reunion in Idaho this spring and during our visit will be the first triathlon at Red Fish Lake in the Sawtooths. It is a beautiful mountain lake at 6,500 ft and I'd love to swim it - but the web site says the water temperature will be 55-60 degrees. Is that do-able with a full wetsuit? How about a neoprene hood or extra neoprene vest under the wetsuit? P. Oakley would do it sans-wetsuit, but how about the mere mortals? |
Ron |
4/28/2008 9:01:26 PM |
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Do any of you know of any Ski to Sea teams that need a cyclist this year? A friend of mine wants to do it and is looking for a team. Doesn't Charley usually have one? Thanks! |
Dan |
4/28/2008 4:24:54 PM |
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debilitating, typo correction from my earlier post |
e! |
4/28/2008 8:50:05 AM |
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Fig Newtons are good....... |
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4/27/2008 9:53:05 PM |
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I have an internal alarm that tells me if my glucose is to low, and I just cruise into the nearest store and get some OJ or a milkyway |
david welton |
4/27/2008 9:52:21 PM |
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I love that story! it is such a small world. I ran into someone I knew ON THE LEFT BANK In PARIS!! Tell us of your favorite small world experience. Please post it here. At least one person really wants to hear about it. |
david welton |
4/27/2008 9:50:06 PM |
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So the last speaker of the day at our diabetic educators conference was Nathan Bartels from Team Type 1. TT1 is a cycling team made of riders with Type 1 diabetes. The 8 man team won the 2007 RAAM in the corporate category. It was very inspiring to hear of his and his teams accomplishments this year and how they manage racing with diabetes. Arlene now wants a continous glucose monitoring system to be able to avoid "hitting the wall." Just like we monitor our heart rates for optimal training and racing these guys (and women on the team) have wireless glucose montior (see link http://www.continuousmonitor.com/) with the receiver on their handle bars. Alarms go off if their blood glucose gets too high or too low so they can eat or bolus a little insulin. Arlene thinks this is an advantage...and it probably is! So refreshing to put a positive spin on what so many think is a dibilitating disease. Here is their link http://teamtype1.org/. Go TT1!! |
Erin |
4/27/2008 9:49:03 PM |
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Back from sunny Chelan! Believe or not on our way home today, Arlene and I saw a group of cyclist cruising down A97. Wishing we were on our bikes with them we honked and hooted in spritial support. After we passed them, I remembered Julie and Gil were at a bike camp in Wenatchee. I said to Arlene, I wonder if Julie and Gil were in that group?? One minute later I get a call on my cell and it is Julie saying it was them in that pack!!! We laughed!! |
Erin |
4/27/2008 9:15:02 PM |
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Congratulations Rosie and Kurt on your exceptional races. This blog is filled with so many casual mentions of incredible accomplishments, and so much vitality and support, that reading it is like an injection of inspiration and motivation. I will try to keep up with some of you as soon as my workouts are as long as my sentences. You folks are awesome. |
Bob T |
4/27/2008 12:16:15 PM |
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Wow - so many doings and things to catch up with! Really, all of you guys and gals rock, and are a huge inspiration to me! Like Rosie says, it takes a lot of friends, and in my case, new friends, like all of you. Yes. So belated happy birthdays to all of you I don't know yet, and congrats to Rosie and Kurt J - awesome, both of you. (When is World's?) Ron, I was at the track, but apparently later than you - sorry we missed. It was my first real interval session after my winter base build-back-up, and was encouraging, though shorter than I had hoped. And, did I tell you? I have an offer to join SRC for a 60+ men's age group team for XC nationals this year - only reason I have not jumped is I am holding out for some of you rockin 60 year olds (in the midst of Tri and other event training of course) to join me and make our own team - remember, Run 26 in Alderwood will sponsor us if we get 4-5 guys. Oh well, it looks great out today - anyone running Putney Sunday? |
Patrick |
4/26/2008 11:08:37 AM |
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Kurt, you are the best. Awesome job. |
*B |
4/25/2008 10:19:21 PM |
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The Rage triathlon was last Saturday at Lake Mead near Las Vegas. I went down to do some early season racing and to see some sunshine! It was a well run event with a sprint, olympic and 70.3 going all at once. They were still in the dark ages of timing and ran the entire event without chips, thus no transition times. The course is beautiful with clear water, nice rolling hills, good scenery and some challenging dirt trails. I had a solid race for early season and got in three days of racing and training. You can ride for hours and hours on good pavement with little traffic. Or go for a run through old railroad tunnels and tour Hoover Dam at the turnaround. This is a good spot for a spring or fall escape to the sun. The only downside was that all you folks weren't there with me. Race results are here http://www.bbsctri.com/raceresults/2008/rage/groups.pdf |
Kurt J |
4/25/2008 9:29:25 PM |
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Just so you know Erin and I are at a conference in Chelan - so you're party planner is out of town this weekend! We had a nice run here this evening though. |
Arlene |
4/25/2008 9:14:09 PM |
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Are we riding tomorrow? |
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4/25/2008 9:03:24 PM |
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Wow Kurt! Congrats. Just to echo what others have said... NICE LEAD. 10 Minutes.! What an inspiration. and Curt G: Happy belated birthday!
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krissy |
4/25/2008 12:45:09 PM |
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Yeah, way to go Kurt J! And here I finally age up to 50-54 this year and look who's racing in my backyard, good ol' #1 from Freeland. On anohter note, official sunrise tomorrow in Muk is 5:59 a.m. and it's s'posed to get to 70 degrees as well. I'm officially declaring the end of winter in the Nortwest... hopefully. |
Bob R |
4/25/2008 8:31:17 AM |
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Running at the track tonight 6pm if anyone is interested. |
Ron |
4/24/2008 5:06:06 PM |
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Ten freakin minutes!!! The only similar margin I've ever heard of was when "Torgensen The Great" beat me by 12 or so at Black Hills two years ago. What ever got you that victory, I want some. Congratulations to both Kurt and Rosie. |
Blake |
4/24/2008 1:41:11 PM |
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Happy Birthday, Curt G! By the way, did you all see the first page of Saturday's paper? When he's elected, he will be our REPRESENT-ative. |
Peter |
4/24/2008 12:41:33 PM |
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Dreams do come true!!! Congrats Kurt I bet you are sitting at the top of WORLD and Rosie is on CLOUD 9!!!!!! Can't wait to hear stories about 2 great adventures! |
kelly |
4/24/2008 10:21:44 AM |
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Rosie - its that last line - that's the itch that defines DSR. And speaking of that - WOW! Kurt - congratulations! Not only winning your age group, but by TEN minutes! Looks like there's a Worlds podium in your future! |
Arlene |
4/24/2008 8:31:25 AM |
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Go, Kurt! And belated Happy Birthday, Ron. Hey, all. I just want to say thank you - and that I wish Krissy was right about that 3:39 40K split being my finish time. :) Exactly a year ago this week I stood at the bus stop across from the middle school and wondered aloud to Pam about how it might be fun to try and run Boston this year, and somehow I found myself at the starting line on Monday, and I can still hardly believe it. That's where you all come in. A girl, especially one who has never actually run a marathon, doesn't get from Camano Avenue to being stuck on a bus outside Hopkinton, DESPERATELY having to pee, without a little help from her friends. Or in my case, a lot of help. Boston is something I'd always hoped to run "someday, " but the fact that I ran it this year is absolutely because of the cncouragement and support of all of you. So thanks. Really. Now who's up for next time? Because now that I've run it once, I kind of want to run it faster. :) |
rosie |
4/24/2008 7:39:12 AM |
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Kurt, Congratulations on your race! It was the SW Region Championships so the competition must have been good. This makes you the SW age group champ! I was thinking about you last weekend but spaced out on my request for a race report - so we are waiting. Tell us about it please. |
Ron |
4/24/2008 6:56:42 AM |
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While we were enjoying snow last weekend, Kurt Johnson was in Los Vegas competing in the USAT Southwest Regional Triathlon Championship on Saturday. He handily won his age group by 10 minutes, showing strong in every event, particularly the bike (the new power meter is paying dividends). Kurt and Blake will be representing on the big stage at Worlds in Vancouver in a month and a half. We need a DSR cheering section on hand. A week before that is the Chum Run, Sunday June 1st. Start thinking about teams. Handsome prizes for winners. |
Frazer |
4/23/2008 9:31:16 PM |
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Rock on Rosie!!!!! |
gretchen |
4/23/2008 7:52:50 PM |
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Langley to Vancouver update -- this particular train does not have a bike rack which means we would have to box up the bikes for shipping home -- obviously not an option. Blake brilliantly saved the day by offering his trailer which would hold about 6 to 8 bikes. We potentially have 3ish support vehicles with drivers/riders at least 2 of which could haul the trailer and the other car has a rack. I might be able to borrow another trailer if needed. I've talked to some riders planning to ride the entire length, others planning to tag team with a car/driver/rider (clear?!), some folks have to work Friday so plan to start riding farther north later in the day....lots of options is the message here for those of you still pondering "can I do this?" Email questions to me (buklow at whidbey dot com). I should get a rough head count including kidlets so I know whether we need even more rooms at UBC. I will also set up a coordinating meeting within the next 2 weeks (thanks, Pam). |
jb |
4/23/2008 11:27:05 AM |
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Rosie! Yay You!
what an inspiration it's been to watch you prepare for this, and what a follow-through! I, too, am proud of you, and glad you train with us. |
*B |
4/22/2008 6:47:44 PM |
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oops. dont trust me to read the website right...
Rosie rocks!
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krissy |
4/22/2008 6:19:53 PM |
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Correction: 3:39:28 is Rosie's 40k time. Official marathon time is 3:52:10. |
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4/22/2008 12:30:28 PM |
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Nice time, Rosie! Way to run the Boston Marathon!
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Heidi |
4/22/2008 11:13:06 AM |
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Rosie, what a fabulous time!! The clock time and experience! Wish we could have been there to cheer you on! |
Erin |
4/22/2008 9:30:52 AM |
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3:39:28. Impressive. Way to go Rosie! |
Krissy |
4/21/2008 10:20:28 PM |
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Congratulations, Rosie! You are AWESOME! What an inspiration you are - to your kids, your students, and US!!! Whooo Hooo!!! |
Arlene |
4/21/2008 8:27:01 PM |
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Hey Rosie, how exciting for you to finish!!!!!!!!!
Way to go You Rock Girl!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!I am so proud of you. Now I can go on with my day, the sun is out but who knows for how long. Congratulation ROSIE!!!!!!!!!!! |
kelly |
4/21/2008 11:37:39 AM |
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And Michelle is hammering down the back side of heartbreak headed for a blazing finish time . You go girl ! |
Matt |
4/21/2008 10:26:24 AM |
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Rosie is on heartbreak hill ...
Represent |
Matt |
4/21/2008 10:22:43 AM |
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K-Train's wife Michelle is running Boston today too. Bib #18604. Danica, Rosie, Michelle... Jeez, the girls are makin' us guys look like slackers. GO LADIES GO!!! |
Bob |
4/21/2008 8:55:44 AM |
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Rosie's 5K split is 25:45. 8:18 min/mile and predicted finish time of 3:37:27. Looks like she's on her planned pace. Go Rosie! If you want to track her, she's bib #18654. Here's the web site: http://www.baa.org/2008/cf/Public/TrackingIndividual.cfm |
Ron |
4/21/2008 8:10:53 AM |
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Thanks Pseu-nah-mi. I overdid it again. Had a tri-shopping hangover from yesterday and had to sleep in. Thanks for all your birthday wishes! |
Ron |
4/21/2008 8:00:03 AM |
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happy birthday ron, you missed out on your birthday splash this morning. next time. |
sue naw me |
4/21/2008 7:37:27 AM |
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Thank you, mystery person! I was reading about Danica Patrick and came across this quote from a Formula One driver, Bernie Ecclestones, who made this remark to Danica sometime in the past: "women should be dressed in white, like all other domestic appliances". If someone hasn't done something really awful to this guy - I'd be glad to help. Her trophy was almost as big as she is. Way cool! |
Arlene |
4/20/2008 9:42:00 PM |
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Rosemarie Donnelly |
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4/20/2008 9:25:17 PM |
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Trying to find Rosie's name at the Boston marathon. How is her name spelled? I must not have it right... |
Arlene |
4/20/2008 9:23:40 PM |
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Happy Birthday Ron! I wish i could remember when i was 46.........
Arlene, you are at least regionally famous!! Tital 9 is huge, and is directly responsible for huge societal change. Danica has peaked out on Mt Everest. Just wait and see the guys she beat say she won just because they ran out of gas!! Good move Danica, you are out smarted them, and went just as fast when you needed to!
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david welton |
4/20/2008 9:19:08 PM |
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Happy birthday Ron!! No clever quotes. But it is the start of Passover too! Yom Huledet Same'ach! |
Erin and company |
4/20/2008 9:11:35 PM |
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And 46/2 = 23.... |
Jim Carrey |
4/20/2008 8:52:39 PM |
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46 is sweet. (Don't I know it). For numerololologists it is, of course, f'ing auspicious, what with 4+6 equaling 10, and 10 being all perfect and stuff. You are a 10 Ron: have a perfect
birthday! |
FrankandPamandPhoebe |
4/20/2008 5:05:43 PM |
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happy birthday Ron!!!!!did you have a fun day in the snow!!Have a great doing whatever you do!
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kelly |
4/20/2008 5:02:56 PM |
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Happy Birthday Ron! Bet you've never had snow on your birthday! at least in the NW. Dag nab it - that Title 9 thing - if I'd been born a few years earlier, I'da been world famous too. Playing half court basketball just doesn't tend to develop one's full athletic abilities.
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Arlene |
4/20/2008 4:15:52 PM |
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Happy Birthday Ron!!! Spend as much time as you want roaming the shelves of Speedy Reedy... :) |
Stringers |
4/20/2008 11:25:49 AM |
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Title 9 news. Danica Patrick has won the Japan 300, an Indy car race. She beat some of the finest racers alive. No lady's tees or special considerations. I am a Danica fan. You have come a long way baby. |
dwelton |
4/20/2008 7:04:25 AM |
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hello racers! Monday marks the 1st training day for a programmed 21 day peak on Mom's Day 5/11 when I will be running Kirkland 5K (w Frazer?) - big test of Mark's book Consistent Winning; AND I have two offers for sponsorship of racing a 60+ men's XC team at Nationals XC Club Masters in Spokane in December - one from Eastside Runners who won PNTF last year, and one from Lynnwood running store Run 26 owned by Shelby Schenck, who says he will sponsor a team of age groupers to go to Nationals! (Great Store too, tell them I sent you.) SOOOO - who wants to make a team with me? Frazer? Brandon? others? why not - killer fun, lots of running, teamwork - who could ask for more! Call me! 206 550-4049 |
Patrick |
4/19/2008 4:14:21 PM |
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Tadpoles, and to velopists, and hardlopers as well, there is an interesting article in the April 21 issue of the New Yorker about Lynne Cox. "A Dip in the Cold'" in case you have pussed out on today's weather and need some reading, she is on par with one of my heros, Sir Edmund H. By the way, go erin, challis, ron, matt, dave, bh, jb, dan, running out of names now, but you know who you are, just go! |
neon tetra |
4/19/2008 10:48:24 AM |
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Tadpoles, and to velopists, and hardlopers as well, there is an interesting article in the April 21 issue of the New Yorker about Lynne Cox. "A Dip in the Cold'" in case you have pussed out on today's weather and need some reading, she is on par with one of my heros, Sir Edmund H. By the way, go erin, challis, ron, matt, dave, bh, jb, dan, running out of names now, but you know who you are, just go! |
neon tetra-third eye |
4/19/2008 10:47:48 AM |
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Snow is falling here in bayview mixed with alot of rain, I think my place is in the gym today. Baseball is cancelled just pictures, crazy day. Be safe in the weather. |
kelly |
4/19/2008 9:21:18 AM |
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The snow has arrived at 8:42AM..... |
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4/19/2008 8:53:57 AM |
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Hey Erin, We'll be there at 8:45 with bells on. |
ron and gretchen |
4/19/2008 8:25:51 AM |
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35 degrees with a barometric pressure of 29.5 and falling...... |
dwelton |
4/19/2008 8:15:10 AM |
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Its sunny in Freeland! |
Arlene |
4/19/2008 8:09:04 AM |
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Uhmm.....looks nasty over here, with about a 50% chance of SNOW over the next few hours...I saw 2 inches fall in 30 minutes yesterday. Hate to get stuck in that. looks like a good day to walk the dogs. |
david welton |
4/19/2008 8:08:01 AM |
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No snow...temp looks about 40 in my breezeway. Roads look a little wet, not sure of ice...would suggest road bikes if no one objects. Need to be careful of slick spots. Ok? |
Erin |
4/19/2008 7:52:38 AM |
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Go Rosie, go Rosie, go Rosie! Just not too fast in the beginning! |
gretchen |
4/18/2008 9:12:44 PM |
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Kelly, you helped me believe that I could do this "stuff". Congrats! |
gretchen |
4/18/2008 9:11:48 PM |
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Saturday morning group activity to be determined based on road conditions. Stayed tuned...8 am decision. |
Erin |
4/18/2008 8:06:16 PM |
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Thanks for your kind thoughts, everyone. I'm off for the airport in just a few minutes. I'll definitely be thinking about you out there! |
rosie |
4/18/2008 3:59:44 PM |
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Have a blast Rosie, we'll be running with you in spirit! |
Challis |
4/18/2008 3:17:03 PM |
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it is SNOWING like crazy in Lynnwood!!!! |
david welton |
4/18/2008 1:49:56 PM |
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Anyone riding tomorrow morning? Weather looks like it might be better for running tomorrow and riding on Sunday... |
Ron |
4/18/2008 1:30:26 PM |
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Have a great run, Rosie! We'll be rooting for you! |
Heidi |
4/18/2008 11:15:50 AM |
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Rosie, best of everything have fun and tell Lance hi! bye! as you go streaking by. We are all behind you 100% of the way!!!!!!!!!YEAH ROSIE!!!!!! |
kelly |
4/18/2008 10:06:57 AM |
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Rockin' Rosie! Go! |
david welton |
4/18/2008 9:48:47 AM |
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Go Rosie! The culmination of a whole year of training and dedication. Don't forget to 1. have fun 2. don't go out too fast!! (learn how to use your watch) and 3. leave Lance in the dust! We will be thinking of you all day. xoxo |
p and f and little p |
4/18/2008 8:59:46 AM |
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Go, Rosie! Leave it all out there - the DSR force is with you! |
Arlene |
4/18/2008 8:14:03 AM |
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Rosie, best of luck in Boston!! Represent! |
Erin |
4/17/2008 9:49:59 PM |
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Triathlon meeting at P&R office tonight at 7 pm as well! |
Erin |
4/17/2008 9:49:44 AM |
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I know this is short notice but I just read about this in the South Whidbey Record <http://www.southwhidbeyrecord.com/portals-code/list.cgi?paper=85&cat=23&id=1195852&more=0>. It appears that tonite at 6:30pm in the Bayview Store is a discussion/meeting about cycling on the island. It is, perhaps, a good opportunity to show how important bicycling and bike safety is on the island. Representatives from the county are supposed to be there. I plan to go and hope that as a new resident, I will meet some of you there. |
David White |
4/17/2008 7:42:07 AM |
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Adventure racing comes to Whidbey Island:
http://www.beastrace.com/
Meridian Geographics (aka Eric Bone, who also puts on the the Seattle Night and Day and Street Scramble series) is bringing his adventure race series to South Whidbey. The event starts at South Whidbey Community Park on Sunday, May 4 at either midnight (15-hr option) or 9:30am (7-hr option). The event will involve trekking/orienteering, mountain biking, and kayaking (or canoeing). It is primarily for hardcore adventure racers and it kind of late in getting organized but I thought you guys might want to know that it is going on. It looks Heidi and I will be checking the course and helping on race day in some capacity. |
Bill C |
4/16/2008 2:38:59 PM |
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cyclists, start training now for the ride to the start of the Langley Half. Seriously, the Langley to Vancouver ride is still on for Friday June 6. We have lodging at UBC Friday and Saturday nights -- a mere 15k from Stanley Park. Hopefully, our local competing athletes will transport our bags?! Race starts at "crack of dawn" Saturday. Elites race on Sunday. The Sunday train leaves Vancouver at 5:45 PM -- a mere 13k from UBC. I'm still investigating bike transport home. We could use a support vehicle for the ride -- any volunteers? I will need a definite head count for the UBC rooms by May 23. Fraser, how's the banner? Training opportunity next weekend in Wenatchee at NW Crank (northwestcrank.com). I'm going for 3 of the 5 days. Questions? |
jb |
4/16/2008 9:13:02 AM |
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The race is a go for the Sunday of Choochokam weekend - www.langleyhalfmarathon.com. I'd really like everyone who is here (and wants to) to race. If you're here but don't want to or can't, I'm in serious need of volunteers. Represent. |
Matt |
4/16/2008 12:16:13 AM |
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Peter crushed every age group. 3rd place in his mid 40s! Awesome! |
david welton |
4/15/2008 8:14:45 PM |
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Langley Half is going to be the Sunday of Choochokam weekend - 13 July. More details to follow. |
Matt |
4/15/2008 6:45:25 PM |
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Just got back into town. GREAT JOB on the Whidbey Marathon everyone! And Peter - you just crushed your age group. Nice going DSR!! |
Ron and Gretchen |
4/15/2008 6:04:18 PM |
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What is thae date for the proposed Langley half marathon? |
Arlene |
4/15/2008 12:00:47 PM |
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I was hoping to TT tonight but slick streets have dampened my enthusiasm. How about next week? |
david welton |
4/15/2008 8:47:17 AM |
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This was a busy weekend for SWIM also, many competing in PNA on Saturday and/or Sunday.
Congrats everyone on all the races!! |
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4/14/2008 5:04:20 PM |
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Kelly... apologies for the delay on your anniversary. Your energy, spirit are an inspiration to us all. Thanks for all YOUR support!!
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krissy |
4/14/2008 5:03:04 PM |
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Whidbey Marathon update - results are posted. Haven't sorted through all of them, but... Paul in the top half in his first ever marathon. Erin, Diane, and Linda all in the top 100 of 1000 women in the Half! And P. Oakley on the PODIUM! RepreSENT! |
Matt |
4/14/2008 11:56:38 AM |
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Wow, 14 years! I moved here 3 years ago Kelly, and would not have ever met you had you not such an inspirational person! Keep on truckin'!! This island is a better place with you on it!! |
david welton |
4/13/2008 3:35:57 PM |
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Rough superficial race report from rainy and breezy Oak Harbor and the Whidbey Half + Marathon. In the half Erin, Diane M., and Linda in a pretty tight group in 1:52 and change. Other locals like Heather D. here and there but I lost track. And in the full, the esteemed Mr. Oakley crushed his PR by 6 or 7 minutes with a 3:06 and change on a crazy hilly course with wind and spitting rain and...with luck and a little peer pressure, we'll see him at Boston next year. Others in the full included Paul R. in right around 4 flat in his first ever, and Mike Z. close behind with a never say quit on his roughest marathon day ever. More later... |
Matt |
4/13/2008 3:34:57 PM |
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Kelly - Congratulations on your anniversary. You rock! |
Arlene |
4/13/2008 2:58:32 PM |
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Welcome home Pam,Frank and ms Pheobe, gald to have you home missed you. I was going to come and get otter saturday afternoon, and get over to doublebluff to get her mellow for your return, but you came home sooner than I excepted. Annabet it was a werewolf/dog, you want advice i would run a hour earlier tee hee. 14 years ago I was told that I had glioblastoma Multifoma in my brain, 14 years ago they (the doc) they gave me a 2-10yrs chance of life and 5% survivoring it. When they told me of news I told them F#@$ no I won't go! and here I am in the best shape of my life doing stuff I thought I would never be doing and loving every minute. It is amazing what our minds body and soul can do for us. And living with positive people you feel a change, it charges you. and that is what you all have done for me. So THANK YOU!
With that have a great day. And Good luck to all the racer this am in oak harbor, HAVE FUN! |
kelly |
4/13/2008 8:25:42 AM |
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1st wave of the Sunday road ride leaves Langley at 9, 2nd wave leaves Half Link at 9:30, 3rd wave stays home to drink another latte. |
jb |
4/12/2008 7:36:13 PM |
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Yes Annabeth I think he, the coyote, wanted to "play" with Tess. It is spring. You should have let them play. The results might have been way cool. |
blake |
4/12/2008 2:26:54 PM |
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Waiting with our latte! |
Ed |
4/12/2008 2:23:18 PM |
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Great ride this morning - thanks, everyone! Good luck and strong racing tomorrow to those doing the Whidbey marathon and half. Post a report as soon as you can - the rest of us will be waiting to hear. |
Arlene |
4/12/2008 12:00:35 PM |
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We have been stalked by coyotes while walking the dogs on the hundred acre wood next door. It only has happened this time of year. I think they get territorial in the Spring when there are pups. Maybe you were near a den. |
david welton |
4/12/2008 5:53:28 AM |
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Okay, so an odd thing happened this evening at about 7pm on the trail. I was cruising along Roller Coaster with my dog behind me when I heard her yelp as if in pain. I turned around to find a coyote on the trail with us-perhaps having just nipped Tess. I grabbed a BIG stick and tried in vain to chase it off. It continued to follow us along Rocky Road and I decided against going deeper into the woods. I then grabbed two BIG sticks, yelled at it trying to sound big and scarry, but was not deterred and continued to follow us. Then in desperation, it began howling and barking. Weird stuff. I didn't know whether to be mad or scared. I just wanted to run! Has anyone experienced this? Could it have just wanted to play with my dog? It didn't feel aggressive, but I didn't feel like I could continue on my run so I headed to Lone Lake Road. Any thoughts or experience with this? Egads. |
Annabet |
4/11/2008 11:04:35 PM |
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next sunday it will be, and best luck this Sunday to you all. May a tail wind speed only you to the finish line, and may the ground provide solid footing! |
david welton |
4/11/2008 10:09:55 PM |
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Dave, a good number of us are doing the Whidbey half or full marathon on Sunday. Maybe next Sunday?? |
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4/11/2008 8:59:35 PM |
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look up Dave ^^^^^^ |
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4/11/2008 8:37:46 PM |
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Ride. Tomorrow. Langley. 8:42 WICA. Default to Erin, if she posts later, for a start at her house. I need to be in Oak Harbor at about 12:30, to photograph a sailboat race, BTW I would like to shoot the Sunday run in the woods. I previsualise an S curve trail, with 20 or so runners snaking along. This would be used to illustrate the May issue of "On!Whidbey" and can be used by Matt and the Parks Department to promote the half marathon. This week or next. Yell me what you would like to see.
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david welton |
4/11/2008 8:19:55 PM |
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UBCC has opened up their new wing so should be room for all now!! |
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4/11/2008 6:55:39 PM |
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I want to ride too! Its predicted to be a beautiful day, and I have a new cool helmet, matches my new cool bike. I think Erin is going to post something later - we talked today at work. Personally I'd like long slow distance with coffee after at UBCC. |
Arlene |
4/11/2008 6:28:39 PM |
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Saturday ride. Where? When? Iniatial route if known? |
blake |
4/11/2008 3:15:45 PM |
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Is anyone going up Saturday to pick up race packets for the Whidbey Marathon? If you are already going, perhaps you could pick up our two packets. If not, perhaps we should go up and pick up yours while we are at it. Apparently day-of-race pickup is not an option. Dorks. |
Peter and Linda |
4/10/2008 9:09:01 PM |
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I think Arlene means on the same side of the highway as Island Recycling. |
Ed |
4/10/2008 6:30:55 PM |
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Join David and Blake for a longish ride 1pm today,Thursday, @ haklf link. |
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4/10/2008 9:36:48 AM |
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Blake, what time and where are you riding today? |
cycling junkie |
4/10/2008 8:09:31 AM |
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I meant tons OF, not or, oops... |
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4/9/2008 9:48:05 PM |
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Arlene, I think that is Trillium Land Trust property. I could be wrong. I know there's tons or trillium land trails across the highway from the recyling center that go on for miles. Those are great too! |
Heidi |
4/9/2008 9:46:48 PM |
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Maybe we could make a giant salmon instead of a guitar! http://news.bbc.co.uk/player/nol/newsid_7330000/newsid_7339300/7339320.stm?bw=bb&mp=wm&asb=1&news=1&bbcws=1 |
Arlene |
4/9/2008 5:53:01 PM |
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I "found" some "trails" west of my house off Honeymoon Bay Rd that go over to the hiway just north of Island Recycling. Looks like someone is/was trying to develop the area. There are a few for sale signs just off the hiway on one gravel road. I mtn biked for 90 minutes out in the woods on trails that looked like it had a bulldozer through once some time ago. Does anyone know anything about the area? All I saw were animals, no humans. Probably I was trespassing... |
Arlene |
4/9/2008 5:44:39 PM |
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"a daily hit of athletic-induced endorphins gives
you the power to make better decisions, helps
you be at peace with yourself and offsets stress." |
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4/9/2008 9:43:18 AM |
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Good clip. I've also experienced it a few times while driving (and I really do care about bikers, not to mention deer). I think we should start a movement to ban cars and trucks from the roads. Whidbey Island could lead the revolution. Of course I would have get myself a bike then, but that would be cheaper than updating one of my old polluting cars. |
Jeff |
4/9/2008 6:33:46 AM |
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Check out this link...http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3RVJMSdIYaQ
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Erin |
4/8/2008 9:23:17 PM |
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oh - sorry - anyone who wants to reach me to chat, arrange runs, join the 60+ men's XC team, etc can call 206 550-4049 or email pmdwyer@earthlink.net - that includes you, Frazer! |
Patrick |
4/8/2008 7:28:27 PM |
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Erin - thanks, I forget sometimes!
Mark - sure, love to compare notes - care to get together sometime? (In case not everyone on this Forum really digs this kind of thing?!) I will be doing the 'peak again in a week' plan this week and running with any DSR gang that shows up again this Sunday! |
Patrick |
4/8/2008 7:26:10 PM |
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Patrick, I can't remember if you were carrying fuel or not today but you should if you are going greater than 90 minutes. See the INFO link above for nutrition 101 to help give you some ideas for eating while exercising. Diane, the link will help, too, on hydration guidelines. I would try 4-6 oz of diluted carbohydrate drink like Gatorade every 30 minutes plus a gel packet or bloks or sport beans. If you need some samples, swing through our breezeway and look in the basket on the table for some options. |
Erin |
4/6/2008 6:23:28 PM |
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Patrick, glad to hear the book was of use to you. I mentioned it a few weeks back after pulling it out of the old archives. I wasn't sure if it was still in print, but obviously you found a copy. You and I met a month or so ago at the track on Thursday night as I was leaving and you were arriving. I'd be interested to hear your thoughts about the book. The ideas have helped my training a lot over the years, and I just recently remembered it and re-read it. |
Mark |
4/6/2008 6:15:28 PM |
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Erin - thanks for the run! And also Nina, Linda and Peter, Diane, Blake and Lynn and Frazer - I am so well cared for by you all! With your support today (and the help of that "Consistent Winning' book peaking formula) I had an amazing 'peak' today by running a total of 2 hours - not that it felt great, or was even very fast (those hills kicked my butt everytime!), but that I could just go on and on, recovering and recovering as I ran. Thanks to whoever posted the suggestion about that book (love to discuss with any and all?), and thanks again to you all - best training community I ever knew. Doug - heard about your knee op - hope you are running with us again soon! |
Patrick |
4/6/2008 5:42:39 PM |
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BCH hosted Putney celebration went wonderfully - lots of brownies, friendly horses and horse people, a few runners - everyone's work and contribution to the Woods and especially the sign work was acknowledged and applauded - good job everyone - I am proud to know you and run with you! Erin - see you Sunday - I will start at Keller and head twd Goldsmith. Frazer, your comments a week or so back were wonderful and inspiring - ditto Me! Challis, congrats from me and Bjo too! |
Patrick |
4/5/2008 2:31:53 PM |
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Trail run 0845 from Goldsmith or Keller on Sunday morning. |
Erin |
4/5/2008 12:38:16 PM |
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I 'm in! |
kelly |
4/4/2008 10:37:23 PM |
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count me in |
david welton |
4/4/2008 10:28:45 PM |
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Saturday morning road ride anyone?? 0845 from Simms. |
Erin |
4/4/2008 10:22:53 PM |
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Tomorrow morning run from Edgewood-- a 10.5 mile road run at 8:20 pace (Rosie's Boston training plan). Leaving at 7:15 am. Come join us! |
megan |
4/4/2008 7:22:23 PM |
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Tomorrow morning (Saturday) at 10:00 the Back Country Horsemen are putting on a celebration at the Putney Woods Lone Lake parking lot for finishing the trail sign and entrance sign project. We are all invited and encouraged to show up as there will likely be visiting county dignitaries to impress with all the volunteer work. I'm sure there will be a big photo op as well so bring your mountain bikes or running gear to identify ourselves. It's good for us to be represented as part of the diverse user groups of these trails. |
Kurt J |
4/4/2008 6:16:24 PM |
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Bob Thome, could you send me your email address? katherineprogers-at-hotmail-dot-com |
Kathy |
4/4/2008 4:55:45 PM |
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Here's a link to a very cool article about a marathoner who thought of a way to help the homeless - to get them running, of course. http://www.cnn.com/2008/LIVING/04/02/heroes.mahlum/index.html |
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4/3/2008 2:30:40 PM |
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Blake & Bob are planning a ride today startand @ 1pm. Call Blake by 12:45 for details. |
blake |
4/3/2008 10:54:13 AM |
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Challis, are you going to have fresh pavement on the TT course in time for this years series? Prioities woman, priorities! Might even get some Muk folk to show if we know a fesh layer of HMA has been layed down. |
Bob |
4/3/2008 8:30:17 AM |
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So Brandon, I assume you signed up for the track day then? The loaner bikes are free. I'm sure they're not an nice as that vintage steely, but the eyebrows come off just as well riding new aluminum. |
Ron |
4/3/2008 7:50:30 AM |
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I am back on the trails after some slow and careful healing runs this winter. Is there anyone out there looking for someone with whom to run leisurely on the trails? I am running 50-60 minutes and thinking that I may be ready for some company from time to time. Also, congratulations to you Challis on your new and well deserved job! |
Annabet |
4/2/2008 10:33:30 PM |
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I agree! beautiful photo David and Challis. And happy belated Erin, hope you had a great birthday and did a little something special for your special self. |
kr |
4/2/2008 9:00:51 PM |
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i'm back - anyone running this sunday am off keller road or elsewhere? and thanks for love and support around my engagement, and for my unintentional 3rd! Someone asked my age - 62 in July, and getting faster! Still looking to field a team of 60-69 men for December XCountry nationals (10K course) - need 2-4 fun loving guys! |
Patrick |
4/2/2008 7:25:27 PM |
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David, what a great photo on the front page you really did capture the moment, beautiful. Challis you look marvelous simply marvelous. God job David, also the front cover on On Whidbey, what a good shot I want to ride there, maybe there will be a hidden camera man there to get my phote.
You are all over the the paper this week!!! Great job! |
kelly |
4/2/2008 3:57:25 PM |
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http://sheldonbrown.com/real-man.html |
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4/2/2008 10:51:23 AM |
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Go to the chain cleaning site Peter posted and you'll see it! |
Arlene |
4/2/2008 10:49:04 AM |
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Challis, David - a beautiful photo! |
Arlene |
4/2/2008 10:48:10 AM |
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Arlene, what is a real man saddle? |
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4/2/2008 10:46:35 AM |
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So, uh, Peter, do you have the Real Man Saddle too? I bet you do! In fact, I think all the DSR guys should get them. I'm sure they're all Real Men... |
Arlene |
4/2/2008 10:37:53 AM |
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The photo of Challis on page 2 of the Record is black and white and does not do her justice. For a color version go to the website, southwhidbeyrecord.com. Oh, by the way, i am actually the photographer! |
david welton |
4/2/2008 10:31:48 AM |
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ssshhhhhh, Peter, you just gave away my secret to maintaining a clean chain through the NW winter months! |
jb |
4/2/2008 10:09:24 AM |
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Just in time for Spring, here's a link to a really good chain cleaning method I've used with good success: http://sheldonbrown.com/chainclean.html |
Peter |
4/2/2008 8:35:48 AM |
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funny, I'd been saving my hand-built custom deluxe incredibly smooth British 531 Reynolds monster fast screamin' velodrome machine for 25 years, just on the off chance than someone sometime would want to travel with me to Marymoore Park to scare their eyebrows off. Twenty five years of fruitlessly hanging on to bit of the past, a beloved old tool, a scrapbook reminder of past thrills and successes. I finally talked myself into selling it just a month ago. too funny. |
Brandon |
4/1/2008 8:32:22 PM |
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This just in: Harshman's in the track class too. Any other takers? Let's make it a DSR day. Come on it will be fun!! |
Ron |
4/1/2008 10:02:00 AM |
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Ok...I go for one ride... and I'm sucked in! Thanks one and all for the fun Ride on Saturday, and the Birthday Wishes...(notice how I stayed ahead of the "Spoon"?!) I'll see if I can get in the Track class...yeehaah |
Chris |
4/1/2008 9:46:20 AM |
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I have my cellphone |
david welton |
4/1/2008 9:01:56 AM |
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ok, seriously, no one is missing their cellphone?? does anyone want one?? i'll give it to you.... |
Erin |
4/1/2008 8:37:43 AM |
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OK Ed, I'm signed up for the Marymoor track day also. May 4. http://velodrome.org/cms/node/21 Come on one and all. It's filling up quickly! Looks like great fun. Harshman?? |
Ron |
3/31/2008 9:59:27 PM |
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Thanks, Erin. I look forward to hearing more about and appreciate the efforts to get it going. Arlene, see the link on the home page toward the bottom. |
Mark |
3/31/2008 9:15:15 PM |
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Mark, Matt has not gotten all the approvals they need for the race yet so no money needs to be put down at this point. Hope to have clearance soon as Runner's World has it on their list of race and we are getting emails for sign up. |
Erin |
3/31/2008 9:05:33 PM |
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Challis starts her new job tomorrow! Go Challis! |
Arlene |
3/31/2008 8:52:22 PM |
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What half marathon in Langley in July?! OUR Langley? |
Arlene |
3/31/2008 8:50:33 PM |
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Happy Birthday Chris! Many happy returns of the day. |
Ron and Gretchen |
3/31/2008 8:32:44 PM |
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I was looking at the link to the half marathon in Langley in July and noticed the entry fee goes up after April 1st. So, I filled out the registration form on the site but it didn't require any payment information.
Does anyone know how the payment is taken care of? Is there something else I need to do, or will an e-mail be coming my way?
Thanks for any info. |
Mark |
3/31/2008 5:20:07 PM |
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Happy Birthday, Harshman! |
Erin |
3/31/2008 8:44:27 AM |
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Another Birthday!
Chris Harshman is 46 today! |
david welton |
3/31/2008 6:05:23 AM |
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if someone is missing their cellphone (found at the Vollbrecht's last night) please email me. The battery is dead so can't see whose it is. |
Erin |
3/30/2008 10:03:34 PM |
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Ed |
3/30/2008 6:59:38 PM |
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I juat signed up for a track racing class at Marymoor if anyone else is interested. May 4th. Bikes included with class. |
Ed |
3/30/2008 6:58:55 PM |
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I just posted a race report on yesterday's Wenatchee Duathlon, check the Races section. It was a pretty good day for racing even if a touch on the cold side for air temperature. I recommend we do some group rides over there this spring. |
Kurt J |
3/30/2008 10:13:53 AM |
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and even if we didn't see you yesterday we where sending you quiet birthday wishes :=) Now, just because you are getting older, don't assume that age gives you an excuse for letting your times get slower; none of us will let you use that excuse. At least in swimming I know its not at all unusual for swimmers to keep dropping their times well into their 60's (not as sure about after that - will let you know when I find out). So welcome to your next decade. |
Jeff |
3/30/2008 8:17:14 AM |
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Thank you to everyone who sent me well wishes and hung out with me today! It was a glorious birthday! You are all very special to me! xoxo |
Erin |
3/29/2008 9:44:37 PM |
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I'm planning on running for 2 1/2 hours tomorrow morning on the trails and am looking for some company. |
Mark |
3/29/2008 6:15:57 PM |
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Blake and I will be doing threshold bike intervals from Maxwelton Beach up to the Hwy. We'll meet at the parking area at Quade and Maxwelton Road. Join us if you didn't ride earlier. |
Frazer |
3/29/2008 12:02:42 PM |
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Happy Birthday Erin!!! Hope it's the best one yet! |
Heidi |
3/29/2008 11:38:39 AM |
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Happy Birthday, Erin! My bike gear is definitely not ready to go, so I think I'm headed to the trails for an hour. I'll try to catch you at the coffee shop later, but as you know, my track record on that isn't so hot lately. :) Happy, happy! |
rosie |
3/29/2008 8:19:35 AM |
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40 miles it is!!! |
The PNF Crew |
3/29/2008 8:14:22 AM |
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Looks bikeable outside with light mist of rain. Wanted to do 40 miles but 40 minutes will work too!! Bring your rain gear and dry clothes! |
Erin |
3/29/2008 7:57:53 AM |
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Happy Birthday, Erin! A new age group to podium! May the next year be filled with days where the wind's at your back and the sun in your face. |
Arlene |
3/29/2008 7:52:05 AM |
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We wish you many returns of the day! Happy Birthday Erin! Now is when the fun really starts :) |
The Stringers |
3/29/2008 7:46:12 AM |
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Happy Birthday Erin!!!!!!!Welcome to your Forties! You know its the new thirties so it just means you never left. So put on your dancing shoes and dance the day and night away! Have a FUN day. HAPPY BIRTHDAY! |
kelly |
3/29/2008 7:27:59 AM |
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Thanks Dan! To help me celebrate my birthday (Saturday) I wanted to take a bike ride in the morning with my friends. Since the weather has been unpredictable, I will post either a run or bike based on the weather. Starting time is 0845 from the Simms' house. So check the forum around 8 am tomorrow to see what the activity of the day is! Plan on coffee afterwards at UBCC. Bring dry clothes to change into. |
Erin |
3/28/2008 7:19:34 PM |
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Whoops, I meant to write "too keen," not to keen. And I may as well say Happy Birthday to Erin again, too. Happy Birthday, Erin! |
Dan |
3/28/2008 4:12:26 PM |
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For those of you who have done the Whidbey Island Marathon / Half-Marathon, is it possible to pick up race packets the day of the race? My brother in law would like to run it, but he's wondering whether or not he'll have to make a ferry trip to pick up his packet the day before. The folks he talked to didn't seem to keen on someone else picking it up for him, either. Any info would be appreciated. Thanks! Also, Erin, HAPPY BIRTHDAY! |
Dan |
3/28/2008 4:10:34 PM |
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hey swimmers. THIS is how I want you to look in the water, (scroll to the 13th photo...)
http://ngm.nationalgeographic.com/2008/04/biomimetics/clark-photography. There is a video of how he got the shot too, which also has some pretty cool underwater photos. And has some shots that serve to provide a good comparison between the streamline of a good swimmer and that of a great swimmer.
http://ngm.nationalgeographic.com/video/player?titleID=1456277236. ugh, I know i'm streamline obsessed, thanks for indulging me... :)
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kr |
3/27/2008 9:51:55 AM |
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Challis, Way to go on the new job! And thanks for the awesome write up on the chuckanut race report. My new favorite report is Ed's, however. If you haven't read it yet, click up above and check it out. Very witty. |
Ron |
3/26/2008 9:17:54 PM |
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Challis! I had no idea. You are so deserving of that job, congatulations. I'm sure you will tackle it like everything else...with earnest, honest, hard work. Your quiet strait -forwardness always shines through. Oh my, C-nut race report...Like I said before, you were all going so fast that even at the end I couldn't keep up to run you in! I missed Matt altogether when I ran to the car for something. When I got back he was at the finish line bloody and smiling ear to ear. I guess I was supposed to post that on the race report? |
Pat B. |
3/26/2008 7:54:39 PM |
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Challis- you go girl!!congrats from Lynn & Blake.
Ron & Blake will be starting a long ride from 1/2 Link tomorrow, Thursday, @ 12:30. Join us for all or part. |
blake |
3/26/2008 10:06:26 AM |
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Challis - that is great - a heartfelt congratulations! |
Arlene |
3/26/2008 8:38:23 AM |
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Of course Challis' goal as Director will be to have projects completed in 5:39:13. |
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3/26/2008 8:10:15 AM |
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Congratulations, Challis! |
Peter and Linda |
3/26/2008 7:54:10 AM |
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That is great Challis! Great job, will I see your smiling face on the streets still or is this a desk job? CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! |
kelly |
3/25/2008 11:06:17 PM |
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Awesome, Challis!!! The cream always rises to the top! |
david welton |
3/25/2008 8:34:56 PM |
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Thank you Simms, I officially start on April 1st. |
Challis |
3/25/2008 8:22:40 PM |
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Congratulations to Challis on becoming our new Public Works Director!! Official as of today! Way to go Challis! |
The Simms |
3/25/2008 8:14:34 PM |
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http://www.gbrc.net/c50k_photos.php for Chuckanut photos |
Matt |
3/25/2008 4:05:06 PM |
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instructions to chuckanutt photos are posted by matt, 3/17-and, for those of us older people who may need some inspiration to stay fit, check out the photo of jamie leigh curtis, who chose to pose topless on the cover of AARP magazine for in anticipation of her 50th birthday. It is actually a very modest picture. |
david welton |
3/25/2008 12:47:33 PM |
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Where are the C-nut photos please? |
blake |
3/25/2008 11:21:52 AM |
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Challis, sorry eye missed ur burthday, but eye wus plaining banjoe far away, and thair wernt narry a fone about. + der wer a lot of hollering an shoutin , ur coulda not heerd me anwaay. happy burthday. catfish slim |
catfish slim |
3/24/2008 8:32:08 PM |
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Hey Chuckanut people - racers AND pacers. Still need race reports from, oh, I don't know, P. Oakley, hmmm, Pedro, ummm, Challis, well, Donnie, Kurt/Krissy/Frazer, the Jacques, Patricia and Akemi, Julie, Ed, Kayla and whoever else I'm forgetting. So far, the thoughts posted by the group to date have already minted at least three new ultrarunners. That's the power you have at the tips of those ASDF JKL; fingers, my friends. |
Matt |
3/24/2008 7:17:33 PM |
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Peter - where's your Chuckanut story?! C'mon - tell all! |
Arlene |
3/24/2008 7:10:31 PM |
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For sure, Kelly! '"Will race for good shirts!" is my motto |
Arlene |
3/24/2008 7:08:02 PM |
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interesting looking 10 mile trail run Sunday at Soaring Eagle Park in Samammish. Starts at noon. 5 mile option. |
*b |
3/24/2008 6:44:30 PM |
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It's all about the clothes! I love it Arlene. |
kelly |
3/24/2008 2:57:34 PM |
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And the shirts are really great this year. Definitely worth the few extra bucks. |
Arlene |
3/23/2008 3:27:04 PM |
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Where else would you find a small community with 10 or so people that would actually believe that running Chuckanut is the most fun you have for $23? |
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3/23/2008 12:09:59 PM |
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I looked at the photographs of Chuckanutt and am in awe of the effort put put that day and I am inspired by the training program that you followed. But one thing needs clarification_where did Erin buy the dirt and grime repelling clothing??? |
david welton |
3/23/2008 10:26:22 AM |
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I agree with Kelly, the first ride of Spring was fabulous! |
david welton |
3/23/2008 9:36:46 AM |
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Creating a sense of awe is vitally important and profound.
Congrats to all who participated in what sounds like a grueling and rewarding event, and thanks for creating this welcoming and hard-working group. I plan to join you next year in the mud. |
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3/22/2008 9:26:56 PM |
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Great ride this morning, good to ride with so many people and so much talent, thanks for some advice Ron and Ed and my pal Frank I do listen and will use it. Have a great day!!!!!!!Off to a fashion show, where I can dress up! |
kelly |
3/22/2008 10:24:06 AM |
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Blake, I must not have been clear in my last posting. I was referring to our DSR culture and our individual pursuit of training in various events, not C-nut specifically. |
Frazer |
3/21/2008 3:51:54 PM |
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I don't know how "profound" or "vitally important" (sorry Frazer) running for 4-7 hours is, but "at the end of the day" I am in awe therefore it is awsome. Congratulations to one and all!
I plan to ride long this Saturday and would like to start mid-day when it's warmer. Noon @ Freeland Park? |
blake |
3/21/2008 11:57:20 AM |
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then, the following weekend is the inaugural Langley to Vancouver Classic...details forthcoming. |
jb |
3/21/2008 10:36:51 AM |
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Chum Run is the very next day, June 1. Make it a double - Issaquah Tri / Chum Run weekend! |
Ron |
3/21/2008 9:44:00 AM |
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...also, the Issaquah Tri has some relaxed standards for their elite catagoty. Swim 1/4 mile under 8:00 -OR- whole race under 1:17 for men and 1:28 for women. You don't register as an elite, just self select and go with the first wave on race morning. With the USAT age-up rule, this is the first race I'll do in my new age group of 50-54. "Sunrise, sunset. Sunrise, sunset. Swiftly fly the years..." |
Bob |
3/21/2008 9:26:37 AM |
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Issaquah Tri is May 31 this year. http://www.issaquahtri.com/ |
Bob |
3/21/2008 8:26:32 AM |
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After reading the C-nut reports and recent postings, I'm struck by the profound nature of this endurance culture we have created. Hearing each others dramas, successes, failures, etc, makes this strange journey seem vitally important and necessary, where as, doing it alone would feel, well, "alone" for sure, but also lacking in significance or any conviction that this way of life is either sensible or acceptable. Sometimes it seems impossible to sustain, when the incessant requirements of life are competing for attention, saying, “Stop this self indulgent foolishness”. But ultimately, at the end of the day, I see no other way. |
Frazer |
3/21/2008 12:30:22 AM |
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I love to keep checking in and reading the c-nut reports. Can't help but laugh out loud. Great commentaries. Makes we almost want to do it next year.........Arlene can you tell me why Issaquah tri isn't happening in June? I know they always have the first tri of the season and one in August. Can you find out for me. Thanks alot and good job on chuckie!!!!!!!!! |
kelly |
3/20/2008 5:03:59 PM |
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Brandon, hope you are feeling better. Your race report (and Bob's) made me chuckle. You ate more by AS 2 than I ate the whole day!! Cashmere on Chuckanut?? You Rock!! |
Erin |
3/19/2008 10:00:57 PM |
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Arlene - Went with plain this time. The covered ones are just a little too sweet for me at the end of a looooooong day. Though at the end of a shorter run of 3 hours or so the covered ones are mighty tasty, even if I do expel the coating and just swallow the bean part after being thoroughly chewed. Now you know I normally eschew caffeine, but God bless the farmers and 5 generations to come in the 51 countries who produce these wonders. Seem to provide just the right boost to keep me going. |
Bob |
3/19/2008 4:26:50 PM |
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Pat, thanks for the thought. It would have been great to be with you and Akemi - you always have energy radiating off of you and one "sorely" needs it at the end. I'm lovin' everyone's C-nut race reports - keep em comin'! And the things you learn - Bob chews coffee beans! As a huge fan of caffeine, I am going to try that. Are they plain or covered, Bob? Patrick, second the thoughts of others - if you take responsibility for your own behavior, commit to moving and changing, the motivation and inspiration will be there. One place you'll find it is here with these DSR folks. Nobody here waits for anything except a muscle cramp that keeps them literally from moving. See Bob's C-nut race report! |
Arlene |
3/19/2008 2:39:10 PM |
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Patrick, I don't know how old you are, but it sounds like you're ahead of the curve figuring out life's mysteries. Running seems to help with that! Congrats on your challenging and changing life, including a top placement at St. Pats!
As always the group was an inspiration at Chuckanut. I couldn't keep up with any of you for even a minute after you'd already run a marathon, but I enjoyed watching everyone speed past. Arlene, I'm sorry I missed you. Akemi and I went to walk back to catch you coming in and somehow missed it! |
pat b. |
3/19/2008 2:05:28 PM |
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Patrick - yours has become my favorite post to date. And I've not yet met you. warmest congratulations to you and Betty Jo for your engagement and to you for your outstanding performance at st pats! right on. |
kathy |
3/19/2008 9:19:45 AM |
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Congrats to all cnuts and their athletic supporters!
I had a breakthru Saturday before last, during a communication course I was assisting at, and I realized I have put myself in a 'waiting' mode - waiting for my life to take this shape or that, waiting for inspiration, or motivation. Waiting to get committed to my law practice, or to wind it down. Waiting to see if my sweetheart was 'really' the one for me, waiting to know if I would make this one a success. etc. Well, I just got that none of those questions actually have any answers - and never will - right? So I got what a perfect structure I had created for being and staying exactly who and what I already was. I really am up to much more than that in my life, and for the lives of others, especially since I have Betty Jo's complete support. So on Sunday, I asked Betty Jo to marry me - And she said yes!
By the way, placed 3rd of 92 in age group at St Pat's Dash.
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Patrick |
3/19/2008 8:24:46 AM |
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That was some very impressive running at the Chuckanut 50, and very inspiring. So I will have to get off my butt and start racing. I just signed up for the Wenatchee Duathlon on the 29th of this month. It's a 3 mile run, 17 mile bike and 3 mile run with a beautiful ride up the Wenatchee Valley. Check it out at http://www.ncwsportsevents.com/duathalon.html The entry fee goes up on the 21st. |
Kurt J |
3/18/2008 9:49:37 AM |
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Congrats to all. I'm impressed and honored that some of you let me swim with you. It appears that I'm missing out on so much fun by only being a swimmer (no mud - but you did have some water). So many smiles and silly me, I thought running 50 k would be hard work :=) Thanks for the stories and posts and happy birthday Challis. |
Jeff |
3/18/2008 6:30:06 AM |
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To all you C-nutters from a first time support-runner. Each and everyone of you has earned my admiration. I was amazed at the smiles I saw on the course, and well after 40K by the time I saw any of you. Challis: we weren't ready for you when you came in, you were so early. Striding easily, smooth, strong! Erin: Looked great! Especially after flying UPHILL just a few miles before. You were strong, steady, and looked like you were just starting one of our Sunday am trail runs--except your shoes were a tad muddier than usual. And you were concerned about Rosie, well no need to worry about her. Rosie, who was apologizing for being so slow, but it was me that ws having trouble keeping up! And Brandon: conquering 50k sick! A true testiment to what someone can accomplish regardless of the obstacles! Cheering each and every runner that passed. And the Finish!! Perfect. Represent? You all did show the finest of what I think of in our DSR group! |
krissy |
3/17/2008 9:30:43 PM |
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Happy Birthday Challis!!! You continue to inspire us. What a start to your season. Take care! Make it a great day. |
krissy |
3/17/2008 9:19:11 PM |
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Congrats to everyone for a great race on a brutal course! All of you of so tough and dedicated. Thanks to all the support crew for chearing us on! Special thanks to Frazer for pushing me hard and giving me time checks on racers behind us. Kudos to Frank and Linda for literally giving me the clothes off their backs after the race when I froze. It was so much fun to be a part it; you all are amazing. |
Pedro |
3/17/2008 8:09:19 PM |
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Thank you for all of the birthday wishes, and thanks to all of you who came up to Chuckanut to help us weary runners home. Most of all, though, thank you to MY hero of the day, Pam. Who stuck with me all of the way home from Larabee, and made sure I was still there behind her, when all I wanted to do was put my feet up and my hiney down. And Pam, I guess my "cushion" was a bit bigger than I thought ;) Thank you! |
Challis |
3/17/2008 7:52:51 PM |
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Happy Birthday, Challis! Wishing you the best year - happiness, health, and wealth, no injuries, no breakdowns! |
Arlene |
3/17/2008 4:12:50 PM |
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Happy Birthday, Challis! And you know how you commented that I made it up the stairs to Prima? Well, going back down was a lot less fun... :) |
rosie |
3/17/2008 12:49:08 PM |
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Glenn Tachiyama's awesome Chuckanut photos are already online at http://www.pbase.com/gtach/chuck08 |
Matt |
3/17/2008 10:00:02 AM |
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Happy Birthday Challis!! Way to go Saturday! Can't wait to hear your story...post it on the Race Report! |
Erin go Bragh |
3/17/2008 9:32:26 AM |
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HAPPY Birthday Challis! You are getting faster and better every year--something you proved without a doubt on Saturday. Congratulations again on a most impressive day. |
p and f |
3/17/2008 9:18:03 AM |
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Who's your Paddy? Top of the morn'n to all. Happy Birthday Challis!!! Heidi and I did St Paddies day dash Sunday w/ 16,000 other runners we await our results. David W. where were you....
It was a good time, met with some old friends, just a good time all around, and isn't that what life is about. |
kelly |
3/17/2008 7:45:53 AM |
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Happy Birthday Challlis. And congrats on your PR Saturday. "I'm hoping to be under 6 hours" was another understatement. |
Bob |
3/17/2008 6:40:08 AM |
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My report is up now, too. Arlene, Matt put our shoes in the washing machine with some detergent and a capful of bleach. Dry by the fire or in sunshine or air dry. |
Erin |
3/17/2008 12:06:26 AM |
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"The first shall be last, and the last, first." So I posted a C-nut report first! Also need a tip on the best way to clean my trail shoes. The last two years I've just tossed my shoes, but these are pretty new. |
Arlene |
3/16/2008 10:56:37 PM |
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Once again Chuckanut didn’t disappoint. Stellar performance all around and many PR’s (I hope someone posts them). It was a thrill to see Matt and the big dogs barreling down the hill like it was a 5K, coming into #5. Running in with Pedro from #5 was like trying to hang on to a run away freight train. I’ve never witnessed anyone run that hard, particularly after 25 miles and 5,000ft of climb and drop. Now I know why he continually comes in at the front of the pack no matter what race he’s in. Well, I guess C-nut sets the tone for this upcoming season. Should be a good one. |
Frazer |
3/16/2008 10:42:20 PM |
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While it's still fresh in your mind (and legs, hips, lower back, and wherever else), follow the link in the upper right window and post your story for each section of the Chuckanut course. Racers and Pacers alike. Giddyup. |
Matt |
3/16/2008 6:37:00 PM |
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Wow - another GREAT Chuckanut run! Thank you, thank you to those who came to support us. Its HUGE. PR's were had all around. Some amazing performances by first timers. And Julie rode all the way up - what a group! (Even Ron, Brandon and Challis who barely escaped being arrested...) A Great day - thank you to all of you. |
Arlene |
3/15/2008 8:59:03 PM |
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Great day all around. From the police encounter driving up to Julie's arrival via bike! Congrats to everyone. And thanks to all who came up to lend support. Chuckanut results are posted on Budu Racing. Here's the link: http://www.buduracing.com/raceresults.php |
Ron |
3/15/2008 8:20:44 PM |
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Waiting for chuckanut report ...
Been cheering you all on all day even though you couldn't hear us. |
a quiet supporter |
3/15/2008 6:17:36 PM |
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anyone interested in a last minute plan to ride up to Chuckanut? It looks like my riding partner will bag the Kent ride tomorrow so I'm trying to figure out another long ride closer to home. Call me at home 221 0465 or cell 360 708 1432 if interested. |
jb |
3/14/2008 5:27:15 PM |
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WHOO HOOO!!!!!!!!!!!REPRESENT...... we await great stories. |
kelly |
3/14/2008 4:15:23 PM |
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GO CHUCKANUTTERS! Hope you all have a great run and an even better finish time! Thanks Pat! Sorry I missed your call yesterday, I was at work. Next time! |
Heidi |
3/14/2008 12:20:02 PM |
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that was from me... |
Megan |
3/14/2008 8:25:04 AM |
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Wishing all the c-nutters a fine run tomorrow--strong ankles, beautiful views at the top, and dry patches of trails. I can still hear that squish/squish sound in my head when running up lost lake trail last year. Look forward to hearing the tales...you guys are incredible! |
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3/14/2008 8:24:33 AM |
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I now have 2 empty seats up to Chuckanut if you don't mind stopping @ Greenbank Farm for a short dog walk. What time is other support crew getting there?
Heidi, I believe they're talking about the Mini mock tri we do at Lenna's on Goss Lake. |
pat b. |
3/14/2008 8:00:07 AM |
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http://www.uclick.com/client/sea/co/ Cute comic from the Seattle Times. |
Arlene |
3/14/2008 12:57:33 AM |
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Pat: what is the name of the bike shop in Portland that you used to test ride your tri bike? |
krissy |
3/12/2008 7:49:07 AM |
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Chuckanut Cheer-ers/runners: What time do you want to arrive? We could go and help at aid stations, bike to the next, then run folks in... Or just show up to run. We could meet at IAC with cars +/- bikes and go from there. I have a beetle and access to a pickup truck (where we could put a bunch of bikes...) Any requests for post race food? |
krissy |
3/12/2008 7:45:24 AM |
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Heard there is going to be another Island Tri being put on by Deborah V/ IAC....is this true? Does anyone know anything about it? |
Heidi |
3/11/2008 9:29:24 PM |
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Yes, I remember the paydays Sherry and they were GREAT and so was the Coke a Cola that I never drink but it did taste alittle like heaven another Matt tip. Pat and Krissy it is great to go up there and run in people, they will love you forever!! And they will be so gratful to see smiling faces and happy to know that it is only a matter of minutes they too will be done. Have fun! I wish I was going. |
kelly |
3/11/2008 5:23:20 PM |
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Pat - It really will be "a-parent" runnin' Prdro in. Good with a Mt. bike too if you can borrow one. KROG rode in with me for a bit two years ago. That was nice. Otherwise it can get a little lonely towards the end of 32 miles. |
Bob |
3/11/2008 3:07:15 PM |
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jb I'll work at being at the road ride. I'll show up with an hour on already. Timing and roads may not work out. Don't wait. |
David |
3/11/2008 11:29:21 AM |
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Krissy et al. I plan on bringing a cooler with sandwiches, hard boiled eggs, etc. I'm not sure how the running in works. I would like to run both Donnie and Pedro in who should be about an hour apart, but unclear about how , when, and where to do that. Hopefully will be apparent when we get there.. |
Pat B. |
3/11/2008 10:46:01 AM |
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one hour at 1:00 today -- road ride out of Freeland meeting at Frontier Lumber driveway. |
jb |
3/11/2008 9:31:18 AM |
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oops ... that wasn't matt. it was me. i hope to get to chuck to run some peeps in. will try to coordinate with krissy. another great bit of advice ... eat some PAY DAYS along the way. i never thought i could eat them, but Matt's advice worked. (as usual) also, invest in a jackhammer to get all of the clif bloks off your teeth at the end of the day. good luck y'all in case I miss you at the start. |
sher |
3/11/2008 6:17:18 AM |
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matt |
3/11/2008 6:13:44 AM |
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Last year as I was heading back on that last 10K, I fantasized about Frazer coming and running me in like he did the year before. I couldn't imagine that anyone would be such a good, crazy friend to do it in the absolutely miserable rain and wind we had that day. But out of the mist came a person, and a voice said "Is that you, Arlene?" I was so happy to have him with me those last, long miles. Then there was Matt and the others at the end, cheering everyone in too. In a race like that you not only find out out there what you are made of, but what your friends are made of too. And its good stuff. |
Arlene |
3/9/2008 5:51:59 PM |
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I am so sorry...not, going to be with you at chuckanut, but I however know my "mommy mommy mommy" story will be with you all! iHave fun! May the wind be always at your back!!
GOOD LUCK TO ALL!!!!!!!!!!! |
kelly |
3/9/2008 4:55:20 PM |
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well said. |
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3/9/2008 1:12:29 PM |
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wow. how lucky am I? I not only get to live here, but all you are here too. that is just too cool for words. |
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3/9/2008 12:53:33 PM |
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Let's get a group ot folks to go to Chuckanut to run people in!!! Anyone interested? (I did forget to set my clock ahead, so I will run in the woods, one hour late). |
krissy |
3/9/2008 9:21:28 AM |
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huh? ...wait...what? What time is it? What ?!! Dang it!! ...Anybody else up for a "I didn't 'Spring Ahead' soon enough trail run today" ? |
Sleepy B |
3/9/2008 9:21:10 AM |
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Also, Folk, don't forget to set your clocks ahead tonight or you will be late for the trail run!! Oh, that was my previous posting, too. |
Erin |
3/8/2008 9:30:05 PM |
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Happy Birthday Grace and thanks for a fun MTB ride!! You are a studette!! Dirty Pants and all!! |
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3/8/2008 9:28:50 PM |
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I pray for my chuckannutter friends to race well, have no injuries, finish in the front and return to our island healthy with no frostbite or soreness...........and ready to go for a bike ride!!! |
david welton |
3/8/2008 8:14:40 PM |
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Bellingham weather prediction for next Sat: 40 % chance of showers (most important!), hi of 51, wind wsw at 6mph. s'OK! Possible snow showers predicted for Sunday. |
Arlene |
3/8/2008 8:02:30 PM |
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Happy Birthday Grace! You are growing into a beautiful young woman. I had a running date this afternoon up north or I would have come to your ride. Post another time though - I'd love to mtn bike with you some time. |
Arlene |
3/8/2008 6:01:22 PM |
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Happpy Birthday Grace! I hope you had a great ride. I too need to invest in a mtn bike! |
kelly |
3/8/2008 3:13:43 PM |
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I guess we have to have computers built into our next (bamboo) bikes so we can check the latest posts as we ride by wi-fi sites. |
blake |
3/8/2008 2:27:05 PM |
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Blake, I missed your post, and thus missed you. Apologies!
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k |
3/8/2008 1:10:42 PM |