tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4241238297532213032.post3093936777373236036..comments2024-03-22T09:50:30.892-07:00Comments on Rocky Mountain Dirt Running: Week Ending June 13 (WS - 2 Weeks)Nickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07768257304687597320noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4241238297532213032.post-83663706346168176612010-06-17T21:19:35.315-07:002010-06-17T21:19:35.315-07:00Thanks, Brad. I'm going out there to give it m...Thanks, Brad. I'm going out there to give it my best shot. We'll see what happens.Nickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07768257304687597320noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4241238297532213032.post-42487610626482844722010-06-17T13:49:12.562-07:002010-06-17T13:49:12.562-07:00Nick- your my pick as the darkhorse who takes WS- ...Nick- your my pick as the darkhorse who takes WS- your mad and daring enough to win it all. Your resume is strong- especially when the competition is tough. Take it.-BradBrad Rhodebeckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16884818219001335693noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4241238297532213032.post-10859086310476914192010-06-14T09:46:42.432-07:002010-06-14T09:46:42.432-07:00Scott - yeah, tapering back the calories is possib...Scott - yeah, tapering back the calories is possibly the hardest part of all. Been craving (and eating) a lot of junk recently for some reason. Need to cut that crap out. <br /><br />Rob - Have fun out there. Was checking out snow reports this weekend, and it seems you guys will be dealing with some good slop, but the post-holing shouldn't be too bad. I'm kind of jealous as I think I'd rather be out in the Bighorns than the Sierras, but I guess this year is about feeding the competitive half. Sounds like you're ready, enjoy the flora, fauna and geology.Nickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07768257304687597320noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4241238297532213032.post-23659731160054601622010-06-14T09:14:20.433-07:002010-06-14T09:14:20.433-07:00Nick,
Thanks for the Bighorn briefing on Tuesday....Nick,<br /><br />Thanks for the Bighorn briefing on Tuesday. I was also a little bummed out about the race postponement also but got over it when I did my 1st run up Round (Sheep) Mountain instead. Loved it! The sub 2hr goal for the HT half might be tough 8 days post-BH, but at least the field will be thinned with the favorite gone to do some little event in California. "The hay is in the barn".<br /><br />Rob (not from New Zealand)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4241238297532213032.post-44663582063637620572010-06-14T08:36:55.336-07:002010-06-14T08:36:55.336-07:00Hey Nick -
I think your taper is spot on. Besides...Hey Nick -<br />I think your taper is spot on. Besides you know what works best for you. I think the biggest trick is to eat right during your taper i.e. not too much. I can't wait to see this thing unfold in person!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06698749333112163049noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4241238297532213032.post-22902329680752314662010-06-13T18:35:22.391-07:002010-06-13T18:35:22.391-07:00That combat gear looks pretty rough.
Thanks for t...That combat gear looks pretty rough.<br /><br />Thanks for the break down on the rest of the croo beyond the Spanish kid and those other guys.GZhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12623054918799881730noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4241238297532213032.post-46495155392288200002010-06-13T16:22:41.986-07:002010-06-13T16:22:41.986-07:00Yeah, I guess he is in town doing some altitude tr...Yeah, I guess he is in town doing some altitude training - not sure what for though (UTMB?)nmphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02486058267340747104noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4241238297532213032.post-8146838837301242822010-06-13T15:43:13.529-07:002010-06-13T15:43:13.529-07:00Nick - so that would be Jurek then?
Got it in one...Nick - so that would be Jurek then?<br /><br />Got it in one Kyle, with the Spanish kid being favorite in my book.Nickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07768257304687597320noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4241238297532213032.post-71278225965038484552010-06-13T15:07:17.453-07:002010-06-13T15:07:17.453-07:00So for the less initiated, who are the big 4 (or d...So for the less initiated, who are the big 4 (or does typing their names jinx something :) )? Koerner, Roes, Krupicka, and the Spanish kid?<br /><br />KyleAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4241238297532213032.post-76754278233632459192010-06-13T14:04:56.810-07:002010-06-13T14:04:56.810-07:00Three weeks is smart - if anything it is better to...Three weeks is smart - if anything it is better to be a little less trained and well rested than getting in some extra training and being tired at the start.<br /><br />Looks like a fast field and I'm sure it is going to be all out from the gun with ~10 guys going out too fast and the winner being whoever can keep it together for the whole race. Most of the rest will probably blow up and be outside the top 10 by the end. Running a smart race will be key for a top spot.<br /><br />Speaking of the "big four" - I saw Tony out with some guy who has won states a handful of times this AM....wonder if he got any good tipsnmphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02486058267340747104noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4241238297532213032.post-49874587927037092552010-06-13T14:03:05.780-07:002010-06-13T14:03:05.780-07:00Bryon - thanks for stopping by. I'm guessing t...Bryon - thanks for stopping by. I'm guessing that most people who read this blog don't need me talking even more about myself, but yeah, I'm looking to be in the hunt for some top-ten action.<br /><br />Mike - I think the decision was based more on the potential for some serious overnight rain, which is understandable, I guess. I wouldn't have called it though. The upper trails are always solid regardless of how much moisture comes down. Service drives get sloppy, but a bit of mud never hurt anybody.Nickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07768257304687597320noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4241238297532213032.post-78227046948898709892010-06-13T13:26:22.191-07:002010-06-13T13:26:22.191-07:00Solid week, don't overthink the taper if it wo...Solid week, don't overthink the taper if it works for you! Plenty of ex phys literature refers to 20+ days for training benefits to be realized, so you're right in maintaining/getting the body fresh and having the money in the bank already.<br /><br />Bummer about the trail race, is it possible the county forced (or strongly suggested) postponement? The mud down here in the flats has been pretty clumpy.<br /><br />Cheers!mike_hinterberghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02817872376341966540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4241238297532213032.post-14106885431335126092010-06-13T13:07:52.864-07:002010-06-13T13:07:52.864-07:00Nick,
Where's your name on that list? In a nod...Nick,<br />Where's your name on that list? In a nod to experience, I'd have to add Craig Thornley to play for the Top 10.<br /><br />-Bryon who adds to the chatter ;-)Bryon Powellhttp://www.irunfar.comnoreply@blogger.com