El Scorcho 25k/50k - Who's in? (Read 825 times)

mbk

posted: 7/3/2007 at 8:06 PM

Who's going to be there?

Modal?
Jlynnbob?

Who else? I'm registered for the 50k but feeling unprepared and unmotivated. Dead

They say the course is going to be a little messy. Wink

"Long-distance runners have to be very strange people. You have to really want to do it. You don't have to win or beat someone, you just have to get through the thing. That's the sense of victory. The sense of self-worth."
~Ted Corbitt

modal

posted: 7/3/2007 at 8:26 PM

I signed up for the laid back (not so scorching) 25K version, which will be my longest run so far.

We shall see if I am able to do it or not.

Others who have posted up here
Jlynnbob
bonkin
tschepsit

What's with the new name? Were you not going by ultrawalker earlier?

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mbk

posted: 7/3/2007 at 9:26 PM

Quote from modal on 7/3/2007 at 8:26 PM:

What's with the new name? Were you not going by ultrawalker earlier?

I was, but I am trying to be a runner, not a walker. I've started running, and even though I could walk ultramarathons, running is like starting over. If you check my log you'll see I'm doing 3-6 mile runs. I'm training for a couple of 5k races, then ramping up to a half marathon, then I'll do a few more races in the 5k to half range before attempting my first marathon.

Fantasy Goal: Qualify for Boston before I turn 40, which means my last chance will be the 2009 Boston Marathon. So I'm focusing on speed for the time being rather than distance.

See you guys at the race!

Bonkin

Warming Up

posted: 7/3/2007 at 10:17 PM

Awesome, that makes 5 of us for El Scorcho! After the last two weeks of rain, they may need to rename the race UltraMud or El Muddo.

I have a 17 miler on my marathon training plan for that weekend, so I will be running it easy not race pace. Since it's a 5k loop, I'm hoping I can keep on going after the finish to make it an even 30k.

Which half do you have in your sights, Marshall?

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mbk

posted: 7/4/2007 at 3:51 AM

Quote from Bonkin on 7/3/2007 at 10:17 PM:

Which half do you have in your sights, Marshall?

Probably the Houston Half in late October. Anyone else planning on that race?

Bonkin

Warming Up

posted: 7/4/2007 at 5:12 AM

Not me. But I'm signed up for the DRC Half on November 4th.

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mbk

posted: 7/4/2007 at 1:16 PM

Quote from Bonkin on 7/4/2007 at 5:12 AM:

Not me. But I'm signed up for the DRC Half on November 4th.

I'm a racewalking coach for Team in Training and that is one of our races this season, so I'll be there but I won't be racing, I'll be coaching, encouraging, cajoling, herding, supporting, etc.

tschepsit

Burninated Peasant

posted: 7/5/2007 at 2:59 PM

I'll be there unless my wife goes into labor. I'm running the 25k dash - I can't keep up with you distance people. Big grin

Bonkin

Warming Up

posted: 7/5/2007 at 3:22 PM

Quote from tschepsit on 7/5/2007 at 2:59 PM:

25k dash

LOL - Good one!

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Bonkin

Warming Up

posted: 7/5/2007 at 3:23 PM

Quote from mbk on 7/4/2007 at 1:16 PM:

I'm a racewalking coach for Team in Training and that is one of our races this season, so I'll be there but I won't be racing, I'll be coaching, encouraging, cajoling, herding, supporting, etc.

Cool, well I'll see you there somewhere!

Seek wisdom. Think for yourself. Avoid maxims.

tschepsit

Burninated Peasant

posted: 7/9/2007 at 10:11 PM

Ok, the emails that they keep sending out are talking about flashlights and hat-lights. I hadn't planned on using anything like this - is it really necessary? What are the rest of you planning on doing?

Bonkin

Warming Up

posted: 7/9/2007 at 11:29 PM

Jim said they are recommended but not necessary. For me that means I'm planning on skipping the headlamp.

I was glad to see the update that the trail drys quickly though.

Seek wisdom. Think for yourself. Avoid maxims.

jlynnbob

Gimpy, but running

posted: 7/10/2007 at 2:52 PM

OK, it looks like:

tschepsit - 25k - Michael
there_is_no_path - 50k - Marshall
jlynnbob - 50k - Lynn
bonkin - 25k - Mike
modal - 25k - ???Quantaloo?

Anyway, if you just "hope" to meet up with everyone, you'll end up not! So, find me...I'll be wearing my lucky racing hat (it's really fast)...

and I'll try to make sure everybody gets together for a photo or something! Also, there will be a few folks from the North Texas Trail Runners there and a few friends from work...I'll be happy to introduce everybody around.

As for lights, you might want to have one "in case". I will try to run without one, but if there is any mud/water on the trail, it might be a good idea to see it!

Hey ProfesserR! You might try to email the RD to see if it is possible to get in at this late date! Jim is his name and he has been pretty responsive so far!

See you guys this weekend!

Lynn B

Long May You Run! ""...the truth that someday, you will go for your last run. But not today—today you got to run." - Matt Crownover (after Western States)"

modal

posted: 7/10/2007 at 3:35 PM
modified: 7/10/2007 at 3:48 PM

My plan is to be at the park around 11:30pm on Saturday.

Not sure, if I am going to the Double Dave's Pizza information session on Friday.

I probably will be wearing gray new balance shorts, black socks, a reflector on my left ankle, a dumpy looking emigrant direct hat, a white Run To Joe's tech shirt, and glasses.

I was not planning on taking a light.

They recommend putting ice in your hat? Do any of you all do this?

See Y'all there.

modal (#33 on the official entrant list)

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Bonkin

Warming Up

posted: 7/10/2007 at 4:14 PM

I'll get there around 11pm. Looking forward to meeting all ya'll.

This is me...

- Goatee

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