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Sunday 2 August 2009... a date that will go down in the record books for my buddy Rick and me.
It started innocently enough. With just under a week to go before the STORMY ultras, we thought we'd get in a final shakedown run and bag a peak or two for credit in the 2009 Bagger Challenge.
If you are doing any serious trail running, you have either used gaiters or have seen other runners with gaiters. Have you tried to buy some and have them shipped to Canada only to find out it costs more to ship than the actual costs of the gaiters? Would you like to have a local alternative?
##$&^#&*^$*@&#$ it's hard!!!! but it opened up the possibilities of what I'm capable of, and I certainly surprised myself.
I finished, but I found the cut-offs quite harsh and put alot of pressure on me, which I didn't find very enjoyable. And you might wonder if that distance it is ever enjoyable, but yes, I do find it fun when I can take my time, enjoy the views, take pictures, eat properly, not feel sick for hours on end, etc etc :)
I am going to be in North Van from this Sunday (Aug.2) to Aug.12th, and looking for people who want to get out for some vertical or even just a longer trail run.
I am not a fast runner but can keep a decent pace and managed okay in my last race by hiking the ups and running the downs.
I need to train for a 125km mountain trail run (will be my first one of that distance) early October and so wanted to get past the normal shorter trails which I can do on my own and prefer to go with somebody in case of injury / bears, etc...
The smoke has cleared so it's a go. double 50 milers or choose you distance 17k loops from the parking lot of Cosen Bay.
Race will start Friday night to beat the heat!
Meet at my place and car pool to race start. Car will be aid stations. Bring what you need for you distance. Don't forget a towel for the swim. It's the lake of many colors.
Sunday 2 August 2009... a date that will go down in the record books for my buddy Rick and me.
If you are doing any serious trail running, you have either used gaiters or have seen other runners with gaiters. Have you tried to buy some and have them shipped to Canada only to find out it costs more to ship than the actual costs of the gaiters? Would you like to have a local alternative?
