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Saturday Jun 15, 2013 #
Event: ESAR
Note
ESAR
10 AM
Adventure Racing 4:52:40 57.39 km (5:06 / km) +967m 4:42 / km
ahr:170 max:186
ESAR- Beaver Valley
This time there were some strong younger teams, including Pullin' Foot with a pro triathlete on board. Wokitoki and I had to replace an injured Shedman so we were lucky to recruit Harps! I knew I had my work cut out for me keeping up with these guys on the bike.
We started with a paddle which we finished a boat-length behind Pullin' foot. Our boat system worked perfectly, except that all I could see up front was Mt. Chad, so Harps had to call out directions.
A quick run to pick up the bikes, and a fast T/A where we opened up a lead. Harps and I had run in bike shoes and had packs on the bike already, much to the consternation of the race staff, but it was legal as we ran with all the mand. gear.
We had a road ride next, where I was just able to hang on in the climbs but did OK on the flats and downhills. Next into the crux of the race- a large MTB section in the Kolapore Uplands. These are rocky, hilly singletrack trails originally designed as ski trails. I spent many weekends working on these trails as a student.
An early nav problem cost us our hard-earned 15 minute lead and we were passed by 5 teams, including the other Treehuggers- Bash, Dee and Ms.Gally.
Luckily, my 'bent works well on this type of terrain, so I could keep up with the lads and we worked our way back. I had a feeling the Tri guy on PF would have trouble on the advanced CPs on the most technical trails and indeed he did. My chain snapped at one point, but we did a 3.5 min fix with 6 hands and made it to the start of the next running section in first with some good Harps nav and technical riding.
I must have worked pretty hard on the MTB section, because I started cramping up on the run, which was supposed to be my strong discipline. Luckily Woki's nav was clean and we got back to the bikes with a good lead. From that point we never saw another team. We had some more hilly road biking, (which was pretty awful on cramped legs but my powerhouse teammates gave me some good shoves uphill), some mucky swamp riding, then a lot of running down the Beaver valley and back up and down the ski hill on the opposite side, where luckily my legs revived.
With the cramping I hadn't been able to contribute as much as former years, and slowed the team at times.
We ended up finishing in 4:51, winning overall with enough time for a swim, change into clean clothes, meal and a beer before second place finished at 5:37, and Bash's team was in 5th overall not far behind.
My teammates were superb, the strongest ESAR combo I have raced with yet, and great navigators and team players. The biking was some of the best yet in ESAR, and as always Storm runs a precision race.
This time there were some strong younger teams, including Pullin' Foot with a pro triathlete on board. Wokitoki and I had to replace an injured Shedman so we were lucky to recruit Harps! I knew I had my work cut out for me keeping up with these guys on the bike.
We started with a paddle which we finished a boat-length behind Pullin' foot. Our boat system worked perfectly, except that all I could see up front was Mt. Chad, so Harps had to call out directions.
A quick run to pick up the bikes, and a fast T/A where we opened up a lead. Harps and I had run in bike shoes and had packs on the bike already, much to the consternation of the race staff, but it was legal as we ran with all the mand. gear.
We had a road ride next, where I was just able to hang on in the climbs but did OK on the flats and downhills. Next into the crux of the race- a large MTB section in the Kolapore Uplands. These are rocky, hilly singletrack trails originally designed as ski trails. I spent many weekends working on these trails as a student.
An early nav problem cost us our hard-earned 15 minute lead and we were passed by 5 teams, including the other Treehuggers- Bash, Dee and Ms.Gally.
Luckily, my 'bent works well on this type of terrain, so I could keep up with the lads and we worked our way back. I had a feeling the Tri guy on PF would have trouble on the advanced CPs on the most technical trails and indeed he did. My chain snapped at one point, but we did a 3.5 min fix with 6 hands and made it to the start of the next running section in first with some good Harps nav and technical riding.
I must have worked pretty hard on the MTB section, because I started cramping up on the run, which was supposed to be my strong discipline. Luckily Woki's nav was clean and we got back to the bikes with a good lead. From that point we never saw another team. We had some more hilly road biking, (which was pretty awful on cramped legs but my powerhouse teammates gave me some good shoves uphill), some mucky swamp riding, then a lot of running down the Beaver valley and back up and down the ski hill on the opposite side, where luckily my legs revived.
With the cramping I hadn't been able to contribute as much as former years, and slowed the team at times.
We ended up finishing in 4:51, winning overall with enough time for a swim, change into clean clothes, meal and a beer before second place finished at 5:37, and Bash's team was in 5th overall not far behind.
My teammates were superb, the strongest ESAR combo I have raced with yet, and great navigators and team players. The biking was some of the best yet in ESAR, and as always Storm runs a precision race.
C • wow! 20
Friday Jun 14, 2013 #
Note
Bah- Maria Parker's support vehicle was rear-ended very near where Hammer Lane was run over last year near Tuba City reservation.
Both her custom alternate bikes and the van are totalled- even with flashing strobe lights, large orange triangle and bright yellow bikes on the hitch rack.
Luckily the van stopped the car from killing Maria, who was just in front. The crew is mildy injured.
That's not what RAAM stands for :(
http://www.bentrideronline.com/messageboard/showpo...
She's listed as a DNF on the leader board now, but I did see an emergency plea for a loaner bike of the same model.
Both her custom alternate bikes and the van are totalled- even with flashing strobe lights, large orange triangle and bright yellow bikes on the hitch rack.
Luckily the van stopped the car from killing Maria, who was just in front. The crew is mildy injured.
That's not what RAAM stands for :(
http://www.bentrideronline.com/messageboard/showpo...
She's listed as a DNF on the leader board now, but I did see an emergency plea for a loaner bike of the same model.
Wednesday Jun 12, 2013 #
Strength 15:00 [2]
Foot/kneehab pre-run.
Had one of those nasty nauseating headaches last night and this AM but some coffee and Vitamin I sorted it out.
Had one of those nasty nauseating headaches last night and this AM but some coffee and Vitamin I sorted it out.
Note
Watching Maria Parker solo at RAAM on this bike:
http://i736.photobucket.com/albums/xx4/jparker914/...
http://i736.photobucket.com/albums/xx4/jparker914/...
10 AM
Running hills 1:10:38 10.05 km (7:02 / km) +312m 6:05 / km
ahr:142 max:171 shoes: Hoka Mafate 2
Out with Bazingadog for a fairly easy hill run.
Various hills with ponds at the bottom so the big guy could swim.
Didn't hammer the hills- in taper mode.
Various hills with ponds at the bottom so the big guy could swim.
Didn't hammer the hills- in taper mode.
Running 1:10:38 10.05 km (7:02 / km) +312m 6:05 / km
ahr:142 max:171
9 PM
Running 26:00 [2]
shoes: Hoka Mafate 2
Another soggy night commute run. What is this, Scotland?
C • eee, 2
Tuesday Jun 11, 2013 #
Running 24:00 [3]
shoes: Salomon Crossmax Green
Quick commute in the rain with a heavy pack but no dogs.
Monday Jun 10, 2013 #
Running 55:00 [2]
shoes: Brooks CP6 Green
Easy 2-dog commute, drowned rat edition.
Some solid log-hauling at the end too.
Some solid log-hauling at the end too.
Cycling (Trainer) 30:00 [2]
Easy spin on the trainer to loosen up the knee.
A bit disappointed my knee is still a bit touchy after an easy week, while my buddies are putting in big days...
A bit disappointed my knee is still a bit touchy after an easy week, while my buddies are putting in big days...
Sunday Jun 9, 2013 #
Strength 25:00 [1]
Foothab, kneehab, some pull-ups and some log hauling.
3 PM
Paddlng 57:11 [3] 8.11 km (8.5 kph) +15m
Out to the Quarry the C3 club uses for swim practice.
Very nice and clear, and bigger lap than we thought.
Very nice and clear, and bigger lap than we thought.