RunningAHEAD - Topic: Wine

The Skootr

Skooter MacOverlord

posted: 2/10/2010 at 10:04 AM

Quote from spaniel on 2/10/2010 at 8:44 AM:

March Napa day confirmed. Score. More touristy than the Northwest I'm sure but the airfare and accomodations are on the employer so I'll take what I can get.

Well, sonoma is a 20 minute drive away, so if you're feeling over glitzed, you can pop right over!

2011 Goals: Don't set too many goals, stay healthy, race lots, 2 sub 4 marathons (Derby Fest 3:54:43 and Monkey fail- 4:16:21)
"If you run in a tutu, you'd better be ready to win in a tutu" -The Skootr

mikeymike

posted: 2/10/2010 at 10:16 AM

If you go to Healdsburgh I can recommend an 11-mile run in Dry Creek Valley if you want. Absolutely beautiful.

The Skootr

Skooter MacOverlord

posted: 2/10/2010 at 10:24 AM

That's my favorite Sonoma AVA!

2011 Goals: Don't set too many goals, stay healthy, race lots, 2 sub 4 marathons (Derby Fest 3:54:43 and Monkey fail- 4:16:21)
"If you run in a tutu, you'd better be ready to win in a tutu" -The Skootr

mikeymike

posted: 2/10/2010 at 10:44 AM

I need to stop looking at this thread. Skootr just made me google "Sonoma AVA" and now I know there's such a thing as an "American Viticultural Area." And I hate myself just a little for knowing that.

I like red wine. It tastes good and stuff. Expecially with food.

Happyfeet

posted: 2/10/2010 at 10:51 AM

Quote from mikeymike on 2/10/2010 at 10:16 AM:

If you go to Healdsburgh I can recommend an 11-mile run in Dry Creek Valley if you want. Absolutely beautiful.

Can't tease us like that. Please share it, so if any of us happen to be out there this summer, will look it up.

mikeymike

posted: 2/10/2010 at 11:54 AM
modified: 2/10/2010 at 11:54 AM

Dry Creek 11-mile.

Happyfeet

posted: 2/10/2010 at 12:32 PM

Thanks Mike, I remembered the area to be fairly hilly, but a flat route that's easy to get to. I might be there this summer on vacation, so will try and run in the area.

spaniel

mileage hound

posted: 3/8/2010 at 11:15 AM

Napa. Saturday. With the sister-in-law. I think we have a driver. Let the games begin!

2012 goals: Fastest race times since 2006.

bhearn

posted: 3/8/2010 at 11:39 AM

Beat you to it; I was there yesterday. Sorry, I drank all the wine.

"When I got too tired to run anymore I just pretended I wasn't tired and kept running anyway" -- Ennay's 7-year-old daughter

spaniel

mileage hound

posted: 3/8/2010 at 1:01 PM

Quote from bhearn on 3/8/2010 at 11:39 AM:

Beat you to it; I was there yesterday. Sorry, I drank all the wine.

I am in awe of your liver.

2012 goals: Fastest race times since 2006.

C-R

posted: 3/8/2010 at 1:19 PM

Quote from spaniel on 3/8/2010 at 11:15 AM:

Napa. Saturday. With the sister-in-law. I think we have a driver. Let the games begin!

I guess you aren't running here on Sat. Its been a long time since we lived there but Heitz was one of my favorite red vineyards.

Of course, this does not account for hearn drinking it all this weekend. That's something straight out of Strange Brew only sub wine for beer. Eh hoser.

"He conquers who endures" - Persius
"Every workout should have a purpose. Every purpose should link back to achieving a training objective." - Spaniel

bhearn

posted: 3/8/2010 at 2:22 PM

Quote from C-R on 3/8/2010 at 1:19 PM:

I guess you aren't running here on Sat. Its been a long time since we lived there but Heitz was one of my favorite red vineyards.

Of course, this does not account for hearn drinking it all this weekend. That's something straight out of Strange Brew only sub wine for beer. Eh hoser.

OK, I'll fess up; I was helped out by a few other maniacs.

"When I got too tired to run anymore I just pretended I wasn't tired and kept running anyway" -- Ennay's 7-year-old daughter

spaniel

mileage hound

posted: 3/11/2010 at 11:59 AM

Rough maps of Napa and Sonoma printed. I'm headed for the airport. Any last-minute suggestions on wineries to stop at are much appreciated. We favor places that allow tasting for the purchase of a bottle, free, or a reasonable price.

2012 goals: Fastest race times since 2006.

The Skootr

Skooter MacOverlord

posted: 3/11/2010 at 12:04 PM

Peterson winery, Luxton, Wellington and Imagery in Sonoma.

2011 Goals: Don't set too many goals, stay healthy, race lots, 2 sub 4 marathons (Derby Fest 3:54:43 and Monkey fail- 4:16:21)
"If you run in a tutu, you'd better be ready to win in a tutu" -The Skootr

Trent

We've Got Big Hills

posted: 3/11/2010 at 12:09 PM

Stags Leap. Period, end of story.

Frogs Leap.

Silver Oak for the Cab

Rosenblum for the Zin, in Healdsberg

End of the day, stop by Mumm to sip champagne on the deck.

I'm running somewhere tomorrow. It's going to be beautiful. I can't wait.

Poor baby

2000 miles of dating 35000 yr olds

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