I think I might have gotten a sports hernia (or at least really tweaked something near the groin) during my 12 mile trail race in September, which bothered me on the downhills during my marathons this past weekend.

So, a week or two off from running, possibly followed by an ultra extreme bradbury bad ass attempt if things are feeling well.

That's basically just running all 3 of the courses back-to-back-to-back in one day. Which could be fun if I'm not injured. 

Otherwise, not much to report. Hopefully there'll be more.

And second - what 3 courses?  How many miles?  How can you leave without giving details?!?  tsk tsk . . .

Bradbury Mountain Trail Running Series: http://www.trailmonsterrunning.com

The first race is on the eastern side of the park in July and is a 6 miler, it has some twisty single track but isn't a very difficult race. I've won it every year since it was created.

The second race is on the mountain side in August and is a 9 miler, which has some very technical single track and is very hilly. Bradbury Mountain is only about 400 feet tall, but you basically summit 6 times during the 2 loop course with a trip almost or all the way to the bottom between each.

The third race is back on the eastern side in September and is a 12 miler, with a lot of very twisty switchbacks and single track. There's two specifically tough trails, the island trail early in the race which can get you dizzy, and then the "O" trail which is in the last 2.5 miles of the race but is all contained within a 2 or 3 acre area. Yeah, it's crazy, especially after 9 miles of racing when you are tired.

Running all three back to back is about 27 miles. My combined time for the series is just over 3 hours, but I'd  be happy with 5 or 6 hours running them all back-to-back-to-back. (Obviously, not racing them as hard as I can would slow me down some, along with just being tired and fatigued and w/o any aid stations or course markings.)

 

 

Bradbury Mountain Trail Running Series: http://www.trailmonsterrunning.com

 

The first race is on the eastern side of the park in July and is a 6 miler, it has some twisty single track but isn't a very difficult race. I've won it every year since it was created.

 

The second race is on the mountain side in August and is a 9 miler, which has some very technical single track and is very hilly. Bradbury Mountain is only about 400 feet tall, but you basically summit 6 times during the 2 loop course with a trip almost or all the way to the bottom between each.

 

The third race is back on the eastern side in September and is a 12 miler, with a lot of very twisty switchbacks and single track. There's two specifically tough trails, the island trail early in the race which can get you dizzy, and then the "O" trail which is in the last 2.5 miles of the race but is all contained within a 2 or 3 acre area. Yeah, it's crazy, especially after 9 miles of racing when you are tired.

 

Running all three back to back is about 27 miles. My combined time for the series is just over 3 hours, but I'd  be happy with 5 or 6 hours running them all back-to-back-to-back. (Obviously, not racing them as hard as I can would slow me down some, along with just being tired and fatigued and w/o any aid stations or course markings.)

 Are you doing this independently or with a group? Is there a site set up for recording attemps and finishes?

I'm approaching my final week of taper before my first marathon! I'm so giddy. I'm also on edge about ds bringing something home from preschool. The class next to his has had quite a few kids out with high fevers and the runs. I told his teacher this morning to keep him in a bubble for the next week. My running is feeling great and my legs are nice and fresh. Just trying to make sure I don't over do it on my fresh feeling legs during these shorter runs.

Good luck!

Have fun Blaine and good luck to RLAG! Blaine, I was checking out the Mtn Epic at Sunday River and then I saw it was 10/10 and I already signed myself up to work in Stowe tomorrow so I guess I won't be going. Sorta looking for one more race to end the season with-mainly for fun. No big miles or big expense. There's a trail half marathon outside of Albany,NY-the Hairy Gorilla on Halloween weekend that looks like it could fit the bill.

Had a massage last night and got my hips unlocked. VC left them pretty tight. She worked my hammies, calves and low back too. Felt sooo good! I think I can walk a little faster now too. Not much else is going on. Running again-looking to go around 12 today for my long run. I'm without a plan! What do I do!!

Hope everyone has a good weekend. Off to watch my son play football after having to run him around to find his cleats, jersey and get him breakfast. Sorry I'm in a mood. Time to flip the switch.

Cheers!

Kelly

Volunteered at the Mystery Mountain Marathon this weekend, marked the trail Saturday and worked an aid station/gave directions today. It was a nice weekend. We came upon these spectators along the trail:

One of her two cubs is on the left behind a shrub.

The problem was, one cub climbed a tree beside the trail so mama bear was staying, and the runners were due any minute. As you can tell by the picture she was alert. We didn't want them to run by there with that cub (and mama) there. Fortunately the cub climbed down and they left shortly before the runners came along.