tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4241238297532213032.post8233386693031272831..comments2024-03-22T09:50:30.892-07:00Comments on Rocky Mountain Dirt Running: Week Ending May 9 (WS - 7 Weeks)Nickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07768257304687597320noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4241238297532213032.post-89216514135985813432010-05-11T13:40:31.448-07:002010-05-11T13:40:31.448-07:00Cool run on Crosier, great route and good workout....Cool run on Crosier, great route and good workout. You're setting up really strong for WS, not to mention Green and Jemez.<br />Thanks for waiting for me! I didn't know I was on video, or I would have done something cooler (e.g., vomit on command, which is what I felt like doing???) Mostly, though, thanks for sharing a good run.<br /><br />Cool to see you and Pete out on Sunday as well. Cheers!mike_hinterberghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02817872376341966540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4241238297532213032.post-15403641965761737092010-05-11T08:03:07.092-07:002010-05-11T08:03:07.092-07:00Rick - thanks for helping me figure out how to use...Rick - thanks for helping me figure out how to use the watch properly, doh! I'd previously figured the route was closer to 7k, so I'll take the bonus.<br /><br />Travis - yeah, it was a fun event for the kids. I can't believe how many were out there running. Looks like your boy had a blast too. See you tonight if you're planning on being at Reservoir Ridge.<br /><br />BP - The climbs on Crosier are just reasonable enough on the mileage front that doing all three seems manageable as you go one by one, and then when you're done it turns out to be a pretty significant outing. Great views of the Estes valley/mountains from the top - only Signal is better in my opinion among the lower-elev peaks. <br /><br />Thanks for the heads up on cat activity. I only ever see the evidence - there was a half eaten deer leg just off the main Reservoir Ridge trail last week, and there was the upper half of a carcass on Spring Creek (near Stout) sitting there last year for weeks. Saw a gnawed out neck this weekend on Crosier too, not to mention this http://irunmountains.blogspot.com/2009/04/cougar-bait.html at my neighbors house last year. Through the winter, I'll see tracks up on Westridge, so no doubt in my mind that they're out there watching. Not quite sure what I would do face to face though. Sounds like you were pretty calm about the whole interaction. I figure there's enough deer at Horsetooth to keep them from dropping their standards and eating a runner. Not much meat on these bones. <br /><br />We'll see on that WS thing. Pete looks to be in great shape, so he'll definitely surprise a few people.Nickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07768257304687597320noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4241238297532213032.post-64715782946640035962010-05-10T23:07:51.600-07:002010-05-10T23:07:51.600-07:00Nick,
I was thinking of a Crosier Triple this week...Nick,<br />I was thinking of a Crosier Triple this weekend and actually checked your old post from last year when you and Burch did it in just under 5 hours. After seeing your blog today, now I gotta do it (need a change of scenery from the Htooth/Lory/BlueSky). Hopefully this snowstorm will melt away by the weekend. Wanted to let you know I saw a mtn lion on Stout at 5am (in the dark) 2 weeks ago. After a brief stand off, no harm done. I guess that is why most don't start their runs at 4am like I typically do. Sounds like training for WS shaping up well for you and Pete. We (FoCos) are expecting big things from you guys (not like you won't have a little competition out there). Thanks for sharing your trail adventures.<br /><br />Brother Pine<br />BH100 minus 6 weeksAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4241238297532213032.post-78613194660781073312010-05-10T21:44:39.941-07:002010-05-10T21:44:39.941-07:00Nick - A big "attaboy" to Alistair out t...Nick - A big "attaboy" to Alistair out there - he was killing it - and had to be top ten in an impressive field of kiddos. Although I think he is now out of the running for the "never been chicked" award.:-( Better to get it over with early - a good life lesson. By the way, That's my son in the red shirt hanging onto the side of your hat)!Travishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11217436347655900967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4241238297532213032.post-80409279919932801962010-05-10T17:06:26.542-07:002010-05-10T17:06:26.542-07:00That's some serious vertical on 25.5 miles. T...That's some serious vertical on 25.5 miles. Thanks for posting that ;-)Rickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10735344836109298541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4241238297532213032.post-70219630700681622752010-05-10T10:45:55.813-07:002010-05-10T10:45:55.813-07:00Hey Shaun - thanks for the shout out, and hi. Cong...Hey Shaun - thanks for the shout out, and hi. Congrats on your run this weekend.<br /><br />This I can tell you about the Blue Sky 50k: it is not happening this year. Partly my fault, as I have been badgering the organizers all winter into choosing between the marathon and the 50k. The races are so similar in distance and route that it seemed a little silly to chop up the field between the two races. Anyway, the race committee decided to ditch the 50k and keep to their original race - the marathon. <br /><br />The marathon is a great event, and the course is a lot more challenging than it appears on paper. The route is 100% dirt and 90% singletrack. Definitely recommended.Nickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07768257304687597320noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4241238297532213032.post-32391955990733258412010-05-10T09:54:58.020-07:002010-05-10T09:54:58.020-07:00Hey Nick,
I was the guy that said "Are you N...Hey Nick,<br /><br />I was the guy that said "Are you Nick Clark?" on the bike path. Been reading your blog for a little while, didn't want to pass up the opportunity to say hi (which I don't think I actually did as I ran by). So...hi. :)<br /><br />What do you know about the Blue Sky 50k? I'm thinking of signing up. The course pics are few, but it looks nice. Trying to decide on a marathon/50k for the fall - preferably on trails.<br /><br />Take care,<br />Shaunskatonanoreply@blogger.com