Ultra-runner Catra Corbett of Fremont, Calif., begins every day with the gratitude of a woman who rewrote her own playbook and found redemption running on trails.
A former addict, the 47-year-old is starting a monthlong, 700-plus-mile journey during which she hopes to smash several trail-speed records. She's using her run as a fundraiser for the Heroes Project, a charity that connects wounded Iraq and Afghanistan war veterans with extreme mountain climbing trips around the world
espnW -- Catra Corbett hopes to smash speed records on long-distance trails - espnW
Monday, July 30, 2012
90 Percent | Trail And Ultra Running
“Ten Percent of running an Ultramarathon is the actual running, the other 90 Percent is mental.”
Over the last decade, there have been many films produced and released that try and capture the essence of Ultra running. Most, if not all, of these films capture the grueling physical toll on running great distances itself, or put on the display the actual race itself. So few of these films truly capture the essence of the mental aspect of running one-hundred miles. Movies can show the course all they want and show you the beauty that one sees while running these grueling events…. it’s a given. Movies have shown us the physical training and athletisism needed to endure the distance. But so few films have focused on the true 90 Percent running an ultra is… mental.90 Percent | Trail And Ultra Running
Morgan Valley Marathon - Track & Field Meet
Womens Results
| X Marathon - Varsity - Finals | |||||
| Linette Holliday | 5:21:41a | BDP | - | ||
Morgan Valley Marathon - Track & Field Meet
Karl Meltzer Talks About His 2012 Speedgoat 50k Decision
Speedgoat 50k race director Karl Meltzer faced a difficult decision when Kilian Jornet was found to be cutting switchbacks – a nearly universal rule in American trail races that have marked routes – at Karl’s race. Below, Karl tells why, exactly, he had a tough decision to make and why he made the decision he did. Following that interview is video of the award ceremony during which Karl also offered an explanation of his decision beginning at the 2:50 mark.
Karl Meltzer Talks About His 2012 Speedgoat 50k Decision
Karl Meltzer Talks About His 2012 Speedgoat 50k Decision
Sunday, July 29, 2012
San Francisco Marathon - Track & Field Meet
Womens Results
| X Marathon - Varsity - Finals | |||||
| Diana Daves | 5:11:03a | BDP | Yng | ||
San Francisco Marathon - Track & Field Meet
Thursday, July 26, 2012
Wednesday, July 25, 2012
Renowned runners design Ultimate Direction hydration vests - Trailspace.com
Renowned distance runners Scott Jurek, Anton Krupicka, and Peter Bakwin know a few things about hydrating on the go. Between them they've won the toughest ultramarathons, repeatedly, and set numerous race course and trail speed records. For Spring 2013, Ultimate Direction turned to the trio to design three Signature Series running vests for wearable hydration.
Renowned runners design Ultimate Direction hydration vests - Trailspace.com
Renowned runners design Ultimate Direction hydration vests - Trailspace.com
The People
Ultrarunning can seem like that too, especially during the latter stages of a long race. Some people race by with unswerving focus, while others waltz past casually, commenting on the flowers. Some people are loud, some are silent. Some are catastrophically depressed, while others are extraordinarily buoyant. The spectrum varies widely. This goes far beyond racing, as well. So many people come to this sport from so many different directions that spending time at a race can be an introduction to anything from new languages to new foods to new ideas (usually food-related, usually bad ones). Being a part of the ultrarunning community has introduced me to an amazing array of people and opportunities. This point was especially brought home this past weekend during a friend’s wedding, at which seemingly the entire ultrarunning community was present. As a tribute to the community, here are a few examples of why I love these people.
The People
The People
Tuesday, July 24, 2012
Two Hong Kong People doing Ironteam and Ultra Marathon: Louis - Angeles Crest 100 Endurance Run Race Repor...
Two Hong Kong People doing Ironteam and Ultra Marathon: Louis - Angeles Crest 100 Endurance Run Race Repor...: In memory of my aunt Julie who passed away on the 7/15 and lay to rest on 7/21 As most of you know, I did not make the cut off at Eag...
Ultrarunner / RN: Angeles Crest 100 Race Report
In the first mile I realized that it was already warm and I was already sweating, a sign of things to come. 5 of us were in a little lead pack: Jorge Pacheco, Ruperto Romero, Raphael Arceo, Robert Whitehead and myself. The four of us were a little insecure running with Robert and all his muscles (and of course he had his shirt off already) so we ditched him near the Acorn Trail trail head and we hung pretty close together as we ran/hiked up the steady incline, clicking our headlamps off as the sun began to rise. Raphael was in the lead, hiking like a mad man, as we crested the ridge and jumped onto the Pacific Crest Trail.
Ultrarunner / RN: Angeles Crest 100 Race Report
Ultrarunner / RN: Angeles Crest 100 Race Report
Monday, July 23, 2012
The Angeles Crest 100 – Round 1
“Hey…” David said to me. “Please don’t let this get you down. I’ve followed your story for a long time, Summer. I admire and respect you so much. Please don’t stop taking on these huge challenges. This is simply part of the sport.”
The Angeles Crest 100 – Round 1
The Angeles Crest 100 – Round 1
Sunday, July 22, 2012
The Process is as Important as the Result
It is the day after the Angeles Crest 100 Mile Endurance Run and I am at at a crossroads. I only got to mile 26 before I got timed out. The thing is, I knew that this was going to happen and despite knowing this I trained harder than I have ever trained in my life.
The reason I expected failure was write in the race handbook. The race had a 33 hour time limit (20 minutes /mile average) but the early cutoffs were at a much faster pace (around 18:44 pace). This left me with an almost impossible task. Instead of going out at a conservative pace, I was going to have to go out hard and run a lot more than I wanted too or that I am capable of.
Here is the run down of the major climbs in the first 26 miles:
The cutoff time at VG was 9:20 so I could not spend any time at the aid station before the climb. Plus the next aid was 12 miles away and it was hot. I filled my bottles but did not refill my Nathan and I knew that was going to be an issue.
I was in dead last and had been since the start. Running the first 14 miles solo was hard and if I had been with people, I would have run the first 9 miles quicker like I did in the training run. On that day, I stayed with some runners to the top and was able to follow them down to IP. On that day, I got to VG in 4:20 so I was 10 minutes faster on race day but I had 85 miles to go instead of 12.
.So I headed back on the trail to try and make the IP cutoff of 1:05 pm. I had 3:55 to get there (Needed to do 19:35 pace.). On the training run, I caught 5 or 6 people but today no one was in sight. Plus there were no hikers for the most part so I was heading up on my own. This was my third ascent of Baden-Powell and in the past, I have hiked all the way to the top strongly and did not stop at all.
But in the race, I felt weak and even stopped a couple times to catch my breathe. Things were not looking good and I felt my dream slipping away. But I kept plugging away and when I was near the top, I finally caught a fellow competitor. I was almost 18 miles into the race and this was the first time I had someone to run with.
With 8 miles to go, we mainly had downhills and eventually I could not keep up with him and realized my race was done. My bad left knee would not allow me to run them and with 2 miles to go to the mile 26 checkpoint, I only had 24 minutes to get there. So I just cruised into Islip Saddle and accepted my fate: DNF.
My official time into the station was 1:24 pm (cutoff was 1:05). If I had tried to run in, I would have maybe gone 5 minutes faster but it was pointless. The runner I caught got there with a minute to spare and then timed out at mile 30 along with a couple other my training partners. A few others made it to Cloudburst (37.5 miles) and there day was done.
In the end, the stats for the race were:
Now most 100s that I have looked into do not start time cutoffs so soon and if you made the mile 26 cutoff 26 x 20 minute miles, that would have given us 35 more minutes. Instead of the cutoff being 1:05 pm it would be 1:40 pm. with this extra time myself and my friends could have taken it a little easier on the big climbs and spent a little more time in the aid stations as well. I spent one minute in each because of time constraints.
The Vincent Gap AS (mile 14) was a critical one because it was 12 miles to the next one and you had to climb to 9300 feet and stay there for awhile. I ran out of with a couple miles to go and I heard others did as well. so even if we had survived the cutoffs, we were digging ourselves a huge hole early into the race.
Now I am not asking for changes in the race and even if I and others did, I doubt they would happen. I think of the Angeles Crest 100 like the Masters in golf and the world needs unique events. As far as me returning, I doubt I will until I can run sub eleven for a trail 50 miler. At my current speed, I think it is impossible for me to finish this with the cutoffs they have.
What I plan to do in 2013, is run the training runs so that if I do return someday, I will know the course.
too be continued ...
The reason I expected failure was write in the race handbook. The race had a 33 hour time limit (20 minutes /mile average) but the early cutoffs were at a much faster pace (around 18:44 pace). This left me with an almost impossible task. Instead of going out at a conservative pace, I was going to have to go out hard and run a lot more than I wanted too or that I am capable of.
Here is the run down of the major climbs in the first 26 miles:
- Out of Wrightwood, we climbed to the PCT: 2150 feet in 3.51 miles (2150 / 18585 = 11.6% Climb).
- Then at mile 14, we climbed from Vincent Gap to Mt. Baden - Powell: 2500 feet in 3.77 miles (2500 /19906 = 12.6% Climb).
- Inspiration Point; 9.3 miles / 8:15 am (20:58 pace)
- Vincent Gap: 13.9 miles / 9:20 am (20:09 pace overall).
- Islip Saddle: 25.9 miles / 1:05 pm (18:44 pace)
The cutoff time at VG was 9:20 so I could not spend any time at the aid station before the climb. Plus the next aid was 12 miles away and it was hot. I filled my bottles but did not refill my Nathan and I knew that was going to be an issue.
I was in dead last and had been since the start. Running the first 14 miles solo was hard and if I had been with people, I would have run the first 9 miles quicker like I did in the training run. On that day, I stayed with some runners to the top and was able to follow them down to IP. On that day, I got to VG in 4:20 so I was 10 minutes faster on race day but I had 85 miles to go instead of 12.
.So I headed back on the trail to try and make the IP cutoff of 1:05 pm. I had 3:55 to get there (Needed to do 19:35 pace.). On the training run, I caught 5 or 6 people but today no one was in sight. Plus there were no hikers for the most part so I was heading up on my own. This was my third ascent of Baden-Powell and in the past, I have hiked all the way to the top strongly and did not stop at all.
But in the race, I felt weak and even stopped a couple times to catch my breathe. Things were not looking good and I felt my dream slipping away. But I kept plugging away and when I was near the top, I finally caught a fellow competitor. I was almost 18 miles into the race and this was the first time I had someone to run with.
With 8 miles to go, we mainly had downhills and eventually I could not keep up with him and realized my race was done. My bad left knee would not allow me to run them and with 2 miles to go to the mile 26 checkpoint, I only had 24 minutes to get there. So I just cruised into Islip Saddle and accepted my fate: DNF.
My official time into the station was 1:24 pm (cutoff was 1:05). If I had tried to run in, I would have maybe gone 5 minutes faster but it was pointless. The runner I caught got there with a minute to spare and then timed out at mile 30 along with a couple other my training partners. A few others made it to Cloudburst (37.5 miles) and there day was done.
In the end, the stats for the race were:
- 75 Finishers
- 41 Did Not Start
- 50 Did Not Finish
Now most 100s that I have looked into do not start time cutoffs so soon and if you made the mile 26 cutoff 26 x 20 minute miles, that would have given us 35 more minutes. Instead of the cutoff being 1:05 pm it would be 1:40 pm. with this extra time myself and my friends could have taken it a little easier on the big climbs and spent a little more time in the aid stations as well. I spent one minute in each because of time constraints.
The Vincent Gap AS (mile 14) was a critical one because it was 12 miles to the next one and you had to climb to 9300 feet and stay there for awhile. I ran out of with a couple miles to go and I heard others did as well. so even if we had survived the cutoffs, we were digging ourselves a huge hole early into the race.
Now I am not asking for changes in the race and even if I and others did, I doubt they would happen. I think of the Angeles Crest 100 like the Masters in golf and the world needs unique events. As far as me returning, I doubt I will until I can run sub eleven for a trail 50 miler. At my current speed, I think it is impossible for me to finish this with the cutoffs they have.
What I plan to do in 2013, is run the training runs so that if I do return someday, I will know the course.
too be continued ...
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| I basically flunked the medical. |
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| 3am race morning. |
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| Vincent Gap |
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| Vincent Gap |
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| At Chilao waiting for the leader to run by. |
New Rules Impact on the Summer Series
Last year under the 20% Sandbag Rule, only 4 were penalized at the Summer Series. This year under the 5 minute rule, 13 were penalized.
2011 Race 4:
1) Runner exceeded their 20% improvement limit by 1:29.
(2) Runner exceeded their 20% improvement limit by 5:47.
(3) Runner exceeded their 20% improvement limit by 3:08.
(4) Runner exceeded their 20% improvement limit by 2:27.
Subsequent improvement will result in further penalty.
2012 Race 4:
Runner exceeded their 5:00 min. improvement limit from first race by 10:51. (9) Runner exceeded their 5:00 min. improvement limit from first race by 1:57.
(2) Runner exceeded their 5:00 min. improvement limit from first race by 3:46. (10) Runner exceeded their 5:00 min. improvement limit from first race by 1:33.
(3) Runner exceeded their 5:00 min. improvement limit from first race by 12:58. (11) Runner exceeded their 5:00 min. improvement limit from first race by 2:18.
(4) Runner exceeded their 5:00 min. improvement limit from first race by 0:24. (12) Runner exceeded their 5:00 min. improvement limit from first race by 7:16.
(5) Runner exceeded their 5:00 min. improvement limit from first race by 1:47. (13) Runner exceeded their 5:00 min. improvement limit from first race by 1:10.
(6) Runner exceeded their 5:00 min. improvement limit from first race by 0:49. (14) Runner exceeded their 5:00 min. improvement limit from first race by 0:44.
(7) Runner exceeded their 5:00 min. improvement limit from first race by 4:13. (13) Runner exceeded their 5:00 min. improvement limit from first race by 0:35.
(8) Runner exceeded their 5:00 min. improvement limit from first race by 1:29. Subsequent improvement will result in further penalty.
Badwater Ultramarathon Profile
What is it?
A 135-mile road race through Death Valley, starting at Badwater at 282 feet below sea level through to Mt Whitney. The original concept was to run from the lowest point in the US to the top of the highest mountain in the 48 contiguous states, but it now ends at Whitney Portal at 8,360 feet. The race describes itself as “the world’s toughest footrace” and it’s certainly not to be taken lightly. It’s also not flat, as some think, but does involve many seemingly endless roads that go to the heat-blurred horizon. It does have many flat sections and three major climbs as can be seen in the profile below.
Badwater Ultramarathon Profile
A 135-mile road race through Death Valley, starting at Badwater at 282 feet below sea level through to Mt Whitney. The original concept was to run from the lowest point in the US to the top of the highest mountain in the 48 contiguous states, but it now ends at Whitney Portal at 8,360 feet. The race describes itself as “the world’s toughest footrace” and it’s certainly not to be taken lightly. It’s also not flat, as some think, but does involve many seemingly endless roads that go to the heat-blurred horizon. It does have many flat sections and three major climbs as can be seen in the profile below.
Badwater Ultramarathon Profile
Thursday, July 19, 2012
Joe Grant and Dakota Jones Post-2012 Hardrock 100 Interview
Joe Grant and Dakota Jones are two very down-to-earth, personable guys. They’re also quite fast as their sub-26 hour finishes for second and third, respectively, at the 2012 Hardrock 100 confirms. While quite long, the following interview… and then casual conversation should give you a window into who they are as well as into what Hardrock is really like.
Joe Grant and Dakota Jones Post-2012 Hardrock 100 Interview
Joe Grant and Dakota Jones Post-2012 Hardrock 100 Interview
Surprising Myself and Others: Hal Koerner’s 2012 Hardrock 100 Race Report
The race, with all my preparations, left a lot to be desired. I suffered with stomach and head pains all day. Although I lead through 70 miles, it was some of the toughest running I had ever done and then I cratered for the final 30. At the time, one of my pacers didn’t even want to leave out of Chapman with me because I was moving too slow. Finishing, however, was one of my greatest accomplishments and I vowed to return to give the course a little more of what I knew I had in me, in the faster, more runner friendly direction of course.
Surprising Myself and Others: Hal Koerner’s 2012 Hardrock 100 Race Report
Surprising Myself and Others: Hal Koerner’s 2012 Hardrock 100 Race Report
Hoka One One Bondi B Review
Over the past couple years, few shoes brands have made such waves… or have been so noticeable as Hoka One One. With their super-sized midsoles and stand out performances on the feet of Karl Meltzer, Dave Mackey, and Diana Finkel, it’s easy to see why they’ve received so much attention
Hoka One One Bondi B Review
Hoka One One Bondi B Review
Wednesday, July 18, 2012
Relay Exchange Zone, Penalty for Illegal Uniform Among 16 Track and Field Rules Changes - Aledo, IL - Aledo Times Record
Beginning next season, a competitor wearing an illegal uniform will first be issued a warning and will be required the make the uniform legal prior to further competition. A subsequent violation during the competition would result in disqualification from the event. Previously, the competitor was automatically disqualified for an illegal uniform.
“This adjustment of the penalty for an illegal uniform is more appropriate for the severity of the actual violation,” Oakes said. “The rule has been loosely enforced during the regular season and more strictly enforced at state tournament time. The responsibility remains with the coach to have his or her athletes in legal uniforms for competition.”
Relay Exchange Zone, Penalty for Illegal Uniform Among 16 Track and Field Rules Changes - Aledo, IL - Aledo Times Record
“This adjustment of the penalty for an illegal uniform is more appropriate for the severity of the actual violation,” Oakes said. “The rule has been loosely enforced during the regular season and more strictly enforced at state tournament time. The responsibility remains with the coach to have his or her athletes in legal uniforms for competition.”
Relay Exchange Zone, Penalty for Illegal Uniform Among 16 Track and Field Rules Changes - Aledo, IL - Aledo Times Record
Tuesday, July 17, 2012
Symmonds-Stewart Controversy | The Track & Field Superfan Blog
A side note: Symmonds has been called the modern incarnation of Steve Prefontaine. Like Pre did, he’s a forceful personality who lives and trains in the Eugene area and has led a fight for athletes’ rights against self-serving administrators. When Prefontaine let up at the end of the 1972 Olympic 5000 meters and fell from third to fourth, who ended up winning that bronze medal? None other than Ian Stewart. Coincidence to be sure, but a remarkable one.
Symmonds-Stewart Controversy | The Track & Field Superfan Blog
Symmonds-Stewart Controversy | The Track & Field Superfan Blog
CLIMB: featuring Chris Price on Vimeo
At 31-years old, RN Chris Price is no spring chicken by modern standards. In sport of ultra-running however, he is just starting to come into his own after only 2 years of competition and a threat to win it all any time he toes the line in the dirt.
On July 21, 2012 he will take center stage in his toughest challenge yet, the Angeles Crest 100 Mile Endurance Run. While a dark horse to win according to many, he is no longer an unknown and will challenge some of the best in the sport by navigating over 33,000 feet of elevation change over unrelenting terrain spread out over 100 miles in the San Gabriel Mountains.Whether it is climbing the steep mountains of some of Southern California's highest peaks or climbing the ranks of the still budding sport trail ultra-marathons, Chris continues his quick ascent upward.
CLIMB: featuring Chris Price on Vimeo
Hal Koerner, 2012 Hardrock 100 Champ, Interview
Not long after dawn this past Saturday morning, Hal Koerner added a Hardrock 100 win to his pair of victories at Western States. In the following interview, hear about the highs and lows of his Hardrock as well as whether we can expect to see him racing in the San Juan Mountains again next July. We also interviewed Hal before the race.
Hal Koerner, 2012 Hardrock 100 Champ, Interview
Hal Koerner, 2012 Hardrock 100 Champ, Interview
Footfeathers: Hardrock 100 Video
While I try to figure out whether I even can write a race report for Hardrock, here's a video Brandon Fuller took while pacing me from Ouray to Grouse Gulch (miles 44-60). Kids, don't do cliff running at home…
Footfeathers: Hardrock 100 Video
Footfeathers: Hardrock 100 Video
Darcy Africa, 2012 Hardrock 100 Champion, Interview
In winning the 2012 Hardrock 100, Darcy Africa achieved one of her running dreams. In the following interview, find out about her journey through the mountains, why she stays so positive while racing, and what it’s like seeing her daughter on the course.
Darcy Africa, 2012 Hardrock 100 Champion, Interview
Darcy Africa, 2012 Hardrock 100 Champion, Interview
Some Athletes Reject High-Tech Sports Fuel In Favor Of Real Food : The Salt : NPR
Mountain biking legend Gary Fisher says these "engineered nutrition" products keep many amateur athletes on the tubby side. "I see guys who really put in the miles, and they have a gut that never goes away," Fisher says.
Fisher says he prefers roast beef sandwiches, burritos, nuts, and bananas during bike rides, and afterward, he often eats a large helping of chicken or fish served beside a salad dressed with olive oil.
Some Athletes Reject High-Tech Sports Fuel In Favor Of Real Food : The Salt : NPR
Fisher says he prefers roast beef sandwiches, burritos, nuts, and bananas during bike rides, and afterward, he often eats a large helping of chicken or fish served beside a salad dressed with olive oil.
Some Athletes Reject High-Tech Sports Fuel In Favor Of Real Food : The Salt : NPR
Sunday, July 15, 2012
2012 Nike Outpost Mammoth - ESPNHS
It's time to gear up, set goals and blaze the trails. Join us this summer as we pave the way to Fresno at 7,800 feet!
FEATURES FOR 2012:
· Team nights
· Hot shoes to test
· Olympic viewing parties
· Run with elite athletes
· Fresh Nike kicks and exclusive, customizable Nike apparel from the Running Center
Open July 16 August 24th; Mon Fri 12 noon to 9 p.m & Saturdays 12 noon to 4 p.m.
126 Old Mammoth Road Suite #101
Mammoth Lakes, CA 93546
Coaches, visit http://bit.ly/NikeOutpost to RSVP.
Hit us up at www.facebook.com/NikeRunningLA with any questions and to let us know when you'll be in town.
2012 Nike Outpost Mammoth - ESPNHS
2012 Summer Team Camps - ESPNHS
Is your squad going anywhere special for a team training camp this summer? Mammoth Lakes? Big Bear? Lake Tahoe? Somewhere else?
If so, we'd like to add it to our master list of summer team getaways. At a glance, you can check out which team will be where. Who'll be there when you are? Where are your friends and their teams heading and when?
2012 Summer Team Camps - ESPNHS
If so, we'd like to add it to our master list of summer team getaways. At a glance, you can check out which team will be where. Who'll be there when you are? Where are your friends and their teams heading and when?
2012 Summer Team Camps - ESPNHS
Saturday, July 14, 2012
I Made the Timex Factory Team!
Dear Andy,
Study Examines Breast Movement During Bare-Breasted Running | Runblogger
In an article titled Bouncing Breasts: A Credible Area of Scientific Research(apparently you have to have a good sense of humor when you work in this area), team member Dr. Joanna Scurr explains that exercise related breast pain has been reported in 56-72% of females in previous scientific studies, and that “appropriate breast support has been identified as the most effective form of treatment for breast pain and prevention of breast sag.” Their overarching goal is therefore to attempt to find the most effective form of support for exercising women of varying breast size.
Study Examines Breast Movement During Bare-Breasted Running | Runblogger
Study Examines Breast Movement During Bare-Breasted Running | Runblogger
Friday, July 13, 2012
Innovation for Endurance · Josh Cox’s Top 10 Race Tips
8. Start conservative and when you feel good, don’t pick up the pace… the next time you feel good, don’t pick up the pace… the next time you feel good, don’t pick up the pace, the next time you feel good… you get the picture. Once you’ve completed 3/4 of your race, you can let ‘er rip.
Innovation for Endurance · Josh Cox’s Top 10 Race Tips
Innovation for Endurance · Josh Cox’s Top 10 Race Tips
Wednesday, July 11, 2012
The Voices of Hardrock: Part 2 – Is It a Race?
The Hardrock Endurance Run annually draws some of the world’s top ultrarunners… with many more wishing that they, too, were in the event. Still, many of those same elites don’t consider Hardrock a race. That’s the Hardrock tradition – the event is in name and in practice a run rather than a race. Watch the below video to find out where the tradition comes from and what it means to Hardrock’s participants.
The Voices of Hardrock: Part 2 – Is It a Race?
The Voices of Hardrock: Part 2 – Is It a Race?
Waterlogged – A Dogma-Shattering Book?
A new book by renowned sport medicine expert, Tim Noakes, MD, aims to change our beliefs – many of them longstanding, many of them inaccurate – on what it means to fuel optimally in endurance sports:
Waterlogged – A Dogma-Shattering Book?
- Drink only to thirst, not on a schedule.
- Drinking does not prevent heat illness.
- Ingesting salt is unnecessary in ultras.
- Urine frequency or color has nothing to do with hydration or kidney function.
Waterlogged – A Dogma-Shattering Book?
Monday, July 9, 2012
The Girl Crush Chronicles: Ultrarunner Catra Corbett « Fit and Feminist
I first read about Catra in “Born to Run,” where she garnered a couple of sentences as the “kaleidoscopically tattooed” woman who ran the 212-mile John Muir Trail, from Yosemite to Mt. Whitney. And because that isn’t awesomely bonkers enough, she got to the end of the trail, then turned around and ran back. As a result, she holds the “yo yo” speed record for women on that trail, completing the whole 424-mile run in 12 days, 4 hours and 57 minutes.
The Girl Crush Chronicles: Ultrarunner Catra Corbett « Fit and Feminist
The Girl Crush Chronicles: Ultrarunner Catra Corbett « Fit and Feminist
2012 California XC Master Schedule - ESPNHS
2012 cross-country schedule is based on confirmations with meet management. If you'd like to add your invitational or all-comers meet to this master list, please email ESPNHS/DyeStatCal Editor Rich Gonzalez at RichGonzalezTrack@gmail.com (please note the new email address).
2012 California XC Master Schedule - ESPNHS
2012 California XC Master Schedule - ESPNHS
Cross Country Express: Central Section Top 10 Individuals (Boys and Girls)
Boys
2) Blake Haney Stockdale Division I
4) Angel Gil Shafter Division III
5) Connor Fisher Stockdale Division I
Girls
4) Sydney Roman East Bakersfield Division II
Cross Country Express: Central Section Top 10 Individuals (Boys and Girls)
2) Blake Haney Stockdale Division I
4) Angel Gil Shafter Division III
5) Connor Fisher Stockdale Division I
Girls
4) Sydney Roman East Bakersfield Division II
Cross Country Express: Central Section Top 10 Individuals (Boys and Girls)
Ultrarunner / RN: Summer time and the blog’n’s… difficult.
AC TOP CONTENDERS
MEN:
Jorge Pachecho (of course). Justin Angel has multiple AC finishes in 20 hours. Raphael Arceo, saw him training near Telegraph Peak awhile back - looked and sounded focused this year. Word on the street is that Dylan Bowman isn't racing AC after states now, but is going to toe the line with a thickening field of fast cats at Speedgoat in Utah. Brett Rivers won't make it either. Bummer.
MEN:
Jorge Pachecho (of course). Justin Angel has multiple AC finishes in 20 hours. Raphael Arceo, saw him training near Telegraph Peak awhile back - looked and sounded focused this year. Word on the street is that Dylan Bowman isn't racing AC after states now, but is going to toe the line with a thickening field of fast cats at Speedgoat in Utah. Brett Rivers won't make it either. Bummer.
I hope to be somewhere in the mix, but with my limited experience with this distance, if I were a betting man I’d place my $ on Jorge and Justin.
WOMEN:
This race is going to be much more exciting. Keira Henninger is my top pick. She's run the course, she's in great running shape right now and she's uber fierce. Angela Shartel will definitely be a contender up front as well, as long as she hasn't been disqualified for arguing so much with RD Uncle Hal during the trail work day, we'll see. Sada Crawford, from the looks of things, has been training like nuts and is super talented. I don't think she has raced a 100 yet, but has the potential for setting a new CR if a hundo isn't that big of a deal for her. Paulette Zillmer, yeah, she's really good, won AC last year. While Wendy Barth isn't thought of as being as speedy as the women mentioned above, she's a smart & steady long distance runner and I see her on the podium because I know she'll finish.
Ultrarunner / RN: Summer time and the blog’n’s… difficult.
All-Area boys track and field selections - BakersfieldCalifornian.com
Blake Haney, soph, Stockdale
The nation's top sophomore in the mile (4:09.43) and 3,200 meters (8:54.65) predictably dominated the area distance races, going undefeated locally in the 1,600 and 3,200, winning the latter race at the section meet and then took third in state in the 1,600.
Ivan Gonzalez, jr, Ridgeview
A soccer player who might have found a new sport, Gonzalez out-kicked Buchanan's Cody Brazeal to win the section's 800 crown in 1:54.26. He lowered that PR to 1:53.31 to finish 13th in state.
Cameron Miller, sr, Stockdale
Besides pushing teammate Haney in practice, the Stanford-bound Miller was great in his own right. He qualified for the state meet finals in both distance events after placing third in the 1,600 (4:13.10) and second in the 3,200 (9:12.30) in the section.
All-Area boys track and field selections - BakersfieldCalifornian.com
The nation's top sophomore in the mile (4:09.43) and 3,200 meters (8:54.65) predictably dominated the area distance races, going undefeated locally in the 1,600 and 3,200, winning the latter race at the section meet and then took third in state in the 1,600.
Ivan Gonzalez, jr, Ridgeview
A soccer player who might have found a new sport, Gonzalez out-kicked Buchanan's Cody Brazeal to win the section's 800 crown in 1:54.26. He lowered that PR to 1:53.31 to finish 13th in state.
Cameron Miller, sr, Stockdale
Besides pushing teammate Haney in practice, the Stanford-bound Miller was great in his own right. He qualified for the state meet finals in both distance events after placing third in the 1,600 (4:13.10) and second in the 3,200 (9:12.30) in the section.
All-Area boys track and field selections - BakersfieldCalifornian.com
All-Area boys track and field: Haney tracking on 'historic' pace - BakersfieldCalifornian.com
Haney only made it look that way. A year after setting a freshman state record in winning the Central Section title in the 1,600 meters, he won a section title in the 3,200 and finished third in the state in the 1,600.
His best times in the mile (4:09.43 at the prestigious adidas Grand Prix Dream Mile), 1,600 (4:09.29) and 3,200 (8:54.65) were the best by a sophomore in the nation.
All-Area boys track and field: Haney tracking on 'historic' pace - BakersfieldCalifornian.com
His best times in the mile (4:09.43 at the prestigious adidas Grand Prix Dream Mile), 1,600 (4:09.29) and 3,200 (8:54.65) were the best by a sophomore in the nation.
All-Area boys track and field: Haney tracking on 'historic' pace - BakersfieldCalifornian.com
Sunday, July 8, 2012
Cross du Mont Blanc Finish Line – FRESHABITS
I wasn’t going to give you a recap on the Cross du Mont Blanc race. It was that bad. I didn’t want you looking up my race results and thinking, “Really? And this girl thinks she’s an expert on food and fitness.” But then, after relaying the full synopsis to my brother, I realized that the races you struggle through are the ones whose stories are the most inspiring. And since I told you about my hill training for this 23 km mountainous run in the French Alps, I thought it was only fair to share the end results with you.
Cross du Mont Blanc Finish Line – FRESHABITS
Cross du Mont Blanc Finish Line – FRESHABITS
Saturday, July 7, 2012
Sit Out Period - Frequently Asked Questions
Question: My son transferred and was granted the Sit Out Period in the sports of football, wrestling and track and field. What date will be he eligible to compete?
Sit Out Period - Frequently Asked Questions
Answer:
For the 2012-13 school year, the student would actually have three eligibility dates as they would have a Sit Out Period for each of the three sports.
Football: October 1
Wrestling: December 31
Spring: April 1
[CIF State Bylaw 207.B.5.b(viii)]
Note: If the student transfers after their new school’s first contest, then their actual start date would be determined by the local CIF-Section Office.
Question: My daughter transferred and was granted the Sit Out Period. May she practice with the varsity team during this time period?
Answer:
Yes. The student may participate in practices with the varsity team during the Sit Out Period.
Question: My daughter transferred and was granted the Sit Out Period for the sports of volleyball and softball. May she play on a sub-varsity team during this time?
Answer:
No. If the student wishes to compete at the varsity level in either volleyball or softball, she may not compete at the sub-varsity level in those two sports. If she does compete at the sub-varsity level during the Sit Out Period in either of those two sports, she will be ineligible for varsity competition in that sport (including playoffs) for the remainder of that school year. [CIF State Bylaw 207.B.5.b(vii)]
Question: My son/daughter has transferred schools for a second time. May they use the Sit out Period?
Answer:
No. The Sit Out Period may only be used by a student who is transferring for the first time since their initial enrollment in the 9th grade in any school [CIF State Bylaw 207.B.5.b(i)]
Question: My son/daughter transferred but did not use the Sit Out Period. He/she has now transferred a second time. May they use the Sit Out Period?
Answer:
No. The Sit Out Period may only be used by a student who is transferring for the first time since their initial enrollment in the 9th grade in any school [CIF State Bylaw 207.B.5.b(i)]
Sit Out Period - Frequently Asked Questions
Rock to Pier - Track & Field Meet
Mens Results
| X Half Marathon - Varsity - Finals | |||||
| Rey Rodriguez | 1:33:38a | BDP | - | ||
| David Plyler | 1:38:42a | BDP | Yng | ||
Womens Results
| X 10,000 Meters - Varsity - Finals | |||||
| Janet Andrea | 49:10a | BDP | - | ||
| Robin Fleming | 62:21a | BDP | - | ||
| Linette Holliday | 64:00a | BDP | - | ||
| X Half Marathon - Varsity - Finals | |||||
| Pamela Plyler | 2:00:09a | BDP | Yng | ||
| Sharie Baker | 2:32:16a | BDP | - | ||
| Lindsay Haney | 2:36:38a | BDP | - | ||
| Evelyn Velasquez | 2:36:12a | BDP | - | ||
Rock to Pier Results
Brian Waterbury Memorial Rock to Pier 10K Fun Run (July 7, 2012) (Eternal Timing)
Top Ten Men:
Top Ten Women:
Brian Waterbury Memorial Rock to Pier Fun Run (July 7, 2012) (Eternal Timing)
- 1233 Ariey, Andrew Ca M 21 1 1 00:31:10 00:05:01
- 1232 Land, Seamus San Luis Obispo, Ca M 18 1 2 00:31:39 00:05:06
- 136 Varner, Craig Ca M 17 2 3 00:32:45 00:05:16
- 1056 Sousa, Connor Ca M 20 2 4 00:32:59 00:05:19
- 1413 Moffit, T.j. Ca M 17 3 5 00:33:27 00:05:23
- 667 Bacus, David Ca M 27 1 6 00:33:34 00:05:24
- 813 Lucker, Ryan Ca M 25 2 7 00:33:47 00:05:26
- 994 Van Bernden, Peter-John Ca M 20 3 8 00:33:49 00:05:27
- 851 Rhoades, Ken Ca M 34 1 9 00:33:52 00:05:27
- 1156 Hill, Nicholas Ca M 17 4 10 00:33:59 00:05:28
Top Ten Women:
- 1225 Walker, Annelis Ca F 15 1 45 00:40:55 00:06:35
- 1143 Felipe, Yasmin Ca F 15 2 47 00:41:04 00:06:37
- 449 Ferris, Stacy Ca F 41 1 54 00:41:28 00:06:41
- 850 Heckman, Cassidy Ca F 18 3 57 00:41:52 00:06:45
- 849 Jangaard, Lauren Ca F 29 1 59 00:42:16 00:06:49
- 1138 Ramirez, Jennifer Ca F 16 4 65 00:42:38 00:06:52
- 507 Jessup, Yvonne Ca F 49 1 72 00:43:09 00:06:57
- 1224 Thaxter, Morgan Ca F 15 5 77 00:43:23 00:06:59
- 803 Frye, Josie Ca F 14 1 78 00:43:24 00:06:59
- 783 Cooper, Mary Ca F 54 1 81 00:43:48 00:07:03
Brian Waterbury Memorial Rock to Pier Fun Run (July 7, 2012) (Eternal Timing)
Brian Waterbury Memorial Rock to Pier Half Marathon Run (July 7, 2012) (Eternal Timing)
Top Ten Women (Half):
Top Ten Men (Half)
Brian Waterbury Memorial Rock to Pier Fun Run (July 7, 2012) (Eternal Timing)
- 47 Cutler, Rebecca Ca F 38 1 6 01:34:09 00:07:11 00:40:58 00:53:11
- 232 Chaves, Adriana Ca F 20 1 11 01:38:02 00:07:29 00:43:22 00:54:40
- 164 Arigo, Meghan Ca F 18 1 15 01:39:11 00:07:34 00:44:02 00:55:09
- 128 Gray, Lindsay Ca F 18 2 17 01:41:44 00:07:45 00:41:49 00:59:55
- 179 Van Ornum, Michele Ca F 43 1 21 01:42:19 00:07:48 00:44:23 00:57:56
- 101 Antonio, Maria Ca F 36 2 30 01:46:55 00:08:09 00:46:27 01:00:28
- 55 Espericueta, Melissa Ca F 34 1 38 01:50:27 00:08:25 00:47:20 01:03:07
- 15 Fields, Aalia Ca F 20 2 39 01:51:01 00:08:28 00:47:21 01:03:40
- 52 Marler, Laura Ca F 26 1 40 01:51:09 00:08:29 00:48:04 01:03:05
- 82 Dakin, Mary Kelly Ca F 47 1 43 01:53:02 00:08:37 00:48:42 01:04:20
Top Ten Men (Half)
- 176 Miller, Cameron Ca M 18 1 1 01:11:51 00:05:29 00:31:31 00:40:20
- 1021 Matteson, Corey Ca M 17 2 2 01:26:33 00:06:36 00:36:45 00:49:48
- 45 Ruane, Matthew Ca M 36 1 3 01:30:37 00:06:55 00:38:01 00:52:36
- 86 Makowetski, Matthew Ca M 44 1 4 01:32:22 00:07:03 00:38:15 00:54:07
- 114 Rodriguez, Rey Ca M 34 1 5 01:33:38 00:07:08 00:39:37 00:54:01
- 148 Diaz, David Ca M 42 2 7 01:35:03 00:07:15 00:39:26 00:55:37
- 28 Baumann, Michael Ca M 55 1 8 01:36:56 00:07:23 00:40:50 00:56:06
- 157 Hill, Jeffrey Ca M 53 1 9 01:37:35 00:07:26 00:42:29 00:55:06
- 133 Holme, Craig Ca M 29 1 10 01:37:42 00:07:27 00:41:39 00:56:03
- 17 Kiler, Brian Ca M 35 2 12 01:38:39 00:07:31 00:41:31 00:57:08
Brian Waterbury Memorial Rock to Pier Fun Run (July 7, 2012) (Eternal Timing)
Friday, July 6, 2012
2012 California Boys Track & Field Freshmen All-State Team - ESPNHS
ALL-STATE FRESHMEN BOYS TEAM 800 Jeremiah Bias (Vista Del L.-SS) 1:56.38 Inland Empire Champs Jack Ploeg (Elk Grove-SJ) 1:58.25 Delta Valley Conf. Finals Joshua Bell (Great Oak-SS) 1:59.53 SCAUSATF Jr Olympics Cooper Kossick (Edison/HB-SS) 1:59.73 SS Division 1 Prelims Sidney Ezenwugo (Edison/Fr.-CE) 2:00.16 CMAC Finals Ricardo Romero (Overfelt-CC) 2:00.28 CCS Trials Irvin Rojas (San Marcos-SD) 2:00.58 Avocado East Lg Finals Keaton Smith (Dana Hills-SS) 2:00.75 South Coast Lg Finals Connor Morello (Clovis-CE) 2:00.98 TRAC Finals
ALL-STATE FRESHMEN BOYS TEAM 1600 Cooper Kossick (Edison/HB-SS) 4:26.86 Distance MOC Ben Weissenbach (Harvard-Westl.-SS) 4:30.48 Crespi dual Sean Pino (Crean Lutheran-SS) 4:30.65 Orange County Champs Anthony Palazzo (Beckman-SS) 4:30.85 Pacific Coast Lg Prelims Michael Hulme (Mater Dei-SS) 4:31.10 Orange County Champs Graham Rigby (Westlake-SS) 4:31.82 Agoura/Royal triangular Edgar Bonilla (King City-CC) 4:32.62 MTAL Finals Keane Kelley (Stockdale-CE) 4:32.72 SWYL Lg Meet #2 Steven Sum (Saratoga-CC) 4:32.72c St. Francis Invl ALL-STATE FRESHMEN BOYS TEAM 3200 Steven Sum (Saratoga-CC) 9:26.45 Central Coast Section Finals Matt Schumman (De La Salle-NC) 9:29.63 Sacramento MOC Jose Pina (Lincoln-CC) 9:38.46 BVAL-Mt. Hamilton Finals Sean Pino (Crean Lutheran-SS) 9:44.21 SS Division 4 Prelims Drew Childs (Bella Vista-SJ) 9:44.35 Sacramento MOC Anthony Palazzo (Beckman-SS) 9:44.58 Pacific Coast Lg Finals Brendan Gee (Rancho Bern.-SD) 9:45.25 Mt. Carmel Inv Robert Brandt (Loyola-SS) 9:48.07 Arcadia Invitational Roman Esparza (Northview-SS) 9:49.86 SS Division 3 Prelims
2012 California Boys Track & Field Freshmen All-State Team - ESPNHS
New Hardrock 100 Lottery Procedures
In the midst of all of the indicators suggesting tremendous growth in the sport of ultramarathon running these days, there is perhaps none greater than the increase in the use of lotteries by race organizers to determine runner selection. And, of those race lotteries, the two that have seen the greatest increase in traffic in the past five years are the lotteries for the Western States 100 and the Hardrock 100. That is why it is noteworthy that, just last week, the Hardrock 100 Board of Directors announced significant changes in their lottery selection procedures, which will go into effect with the 2013 run.
New Hardrock 100 Lottery Procedures
New Hardrock 100 Lottery Procedures
Thursday, July 5, 2012
Whitney 5.0 Was My Fastest
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| We started at 2:04am and walked in the dark till we got to Trailside Meadow (5.3 mile / 11395 feet). We took it easy until we entered the Whitney Zone and then we picked up the pace a bit. |
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| Our leader Debbie organized this trip and 8 of us started at 2:04am. David lead the way and here he is overlooking the Trailside Meadow. |
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| This section of the hike from Mirror Lake (4.3/10640) is always hard for me going going up and especially descending. Trail Camp (6.3/12039) is only 2 miles away but it is a hard 2 miles. One climbs 1400 feet in 2 miles which is a 13% average grade. Plus the trail is not always clearly defined because it goes over so many rocks. |
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| One of the few easy parts of this section is when you get to walk along side the creek. |
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| Sometime, I would like to stop and enjoy this creek but usually I am in a hurry to get up or in a hurry to get back to my car. |
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| The sun came up as we got to Trail Camp. |
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| Plenty of campers at Trail Camp. In the past, there has been some snow on the way to this camp site and the lake is often frozen. This year it was very dry, in fact last year at this time the switchbacks had a lot of snow on them. |
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| I caught up with David at Trail Camp before he headed up the Switchbacks. |
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| Garrett at Trail Camp. |
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| Shay at Trail Camp. |
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| David heading up the Switchbacks. |
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| The Cables (7.7/12820) |
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| Snowball fight at 13,000 feet. |
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| This trail block was not fun to climb over. |
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| Just realized she was low on water, so it was Bear Gryles time. |
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| Trails Crest |
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| Just completed the JMT in 14 days! |
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| Just completed the JMT in 14 days! |
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| Trails Crest (8.5/13777) |
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| JMT (9/13480) |
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| David summited in 7:11. |
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| This snow field was not fun to cross. |
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| My Hoka One Ones got the job done! |
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| My third summit was also my fastest (8:22). |
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| Summit (11/14496) |
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| I only stayed about ten minutes at the summit. |
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| Their first summit, 12 hours after they first meet. |
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| Lupe |
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| Debbie |
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| Patty |
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| Finished at 5:08pm (15:02) |
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| Started at 2:04am |
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