Last Thursday, I left little Sisters, OR for road trip. So far, it's turning out to be pretty darn epic.
It started in Pocatello, ID, for the first-ever running of the Pocatello 50 miler. Epic, incredible, awesome course! 51.8 miles, 13,680' of climbing and descending, very rugged, super-fun glissade. I figured going sub-10 would be a good day on the trails. I was right. I pushed hard the last 5 miles to slide in at 9:59:28. I recommended to rd's Jared and Ryan that they bid for the USATF 50 mile National Trail Championship...it's that kind of course.
After Pocy, Powell and I headed south to Bryce Canyon NP for a sweet 9ish miler in the canyon. Sunday of Memorial Day weekend and we saw exactly zero people in the canyon. Crazy, kinda sad, kinda awesome.
Next stop, Grand Canyon. We got there on Monday afternoon, ran a short 5er on the Rim Trail before heading to bed eagerly anticipating Tuesday's run. Rim-to-Rim-to-Rim. Down South Kaibab, up North Kaibab, down North Kaibab, up Bright Angel. 45 miles + 11,000' vertical + 11:44 + a cool friend to run with = completely epic. This should be a definite must-run on any self-respecting trail and/or ultrarunner's list. WOW!
Next up - headed north through Death Valley, possibly Yosemite and Tahoe, but really on to the WS course for a little course-specific training. Anyone gonna be on that trail this Sunday, Monday, Tuesday? Give me a call, as I would love to run with somebody and arrange some car shuttles. (541) 549-1298
Running lots + eating lots + sleeping hard = a very happy Sean!!
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- Sept. 17, Molalla Invitational XC 2 mi, 11:55
- Sept. 13, Wonderland Trail fkt attempt 93 mi, 33:26
- Aug. 21-26, TransRockies w/Jill 120 mi, 22:05
- Aug. 4-5, Cascade Lakes Relay 217 mi, 23:21:07 (Team FootZone/Rebound, W and CR)
- July 9, Let's Climb a Mountain 34.3 mi, 4:21:19
- June 25, Crewed/Paced Jill Perry at WS, 23:07:11
- June 13-18, Desert RATS 148 mi, 22:57 (W)
- May 29, Happy Girls Half (pacer), 1:34:43
- May 21-22, Rogue River Trail Adventure Run 82 mi
- May 14, McDonald Forest 50 km w/April, 8:38:30
- May 1, Eugene Marathon (elite women's pacer), 2:47:14
- Apr. 23, Monument Peak 15 km Trail Run, 1:13:26
- Apr. 10, Peterson Ridge Rumble 20/40 mi RD
- Apr. 2, Yakima River Canyon Marathon, 2:56:08
- Mar. 18, St. Pattie's Shamrock Run 10 km, 50:27
- Mar. 11-13, 3 Days of Syllamo 50 km, 50 mi, 20 km, 14:53:04
- Feb. 26, Mt Mitchell Challenge 40 mi, 5:37:18
- Feb. 20, Hagg Lake 25 km, 1:53:02
- Feb. 18, Hoodoo Snowshoe 5 km, 20:50
- Feb. 6, Superbowl Dam Run 20 mi, 2:03:51 (W)
- Jan. 29, MadAss 50 km, 3:53:00 (W)
- Jan. 15, Crewed/Paced Linda Barton at HURT 100 mi, 35:28:14
- Jan. 8, Bridle Trails 50 km, 3:55:28 (trail p.r.)
- Jan. 1, BadAss 22 mi, 3:04:00
- Dec. 4, Shellburg Falls Trail Run 7 mi, 50:52
- Nov. 27, Red Rock 40+ mi, 7:46:00
- Nov. 20, COCC Turkey Trot 3 mi, 18:03
- Nov. 6, Silver Falls Trail 1/2 Marathon, 1:25:45
- Oct. 31, McDonald Forest 15 km, 1:01:17
- Oct. 30, Harvest Ramble 4 mi, 23:00 (W)
- Oct. 16, Ultramaraton de los Andes 80 km, 9:23:01
- Oct. 3, Dirty 2nd Half Marathon, 1:31:55
- Oct. 2, Brooks Harrier Classic 3.4 km, 11:30
- Sept. 18, XTerra Trail Running Natl. Chamionships 14 mi, 1:27:07
- Sept. 4, Sunrise to Summit 3ish mi, 43:02
- Aug. 27-28, Hood to Coast Relay 197 mi, 19:55:31 (Willamette Dental, 1st in division, 9th o/a)
- Aug. 22, Pikes Peak Marathon 5:23:18
- Aug. 7, Mt. Ashland Hill Climb 13.4 mi, 2:07:31
- July 30-31, Cascade Lakes Rely 217 mi, 23:41:32 (FootZone/Rebound, 1st o/a!)
- July 25, Great NW Mountain Run 4.5ish mi, 43:01
- July 12-13, Crewed/Paced Jamie Donaldson at Badwater, 26:16:12 (CR!)
- July 3, Leadville Trail Marathon, 5:01:39
- June 26, Crewed/Paced Jill Perry at WS, 26:02:44
- June 14-19, Desert RATS 148 mi, 23:42:00 (W)
- May 29, Pocatello 32.5 mi, 6:25:00
- May 15, Silver State 50 km, 4:29:30
- May 8, Larison Rock Hill Climb 5 mi, 48:34
- May 2, Bloomsday 12 km, 43:17
- Apr. 17, Robie Creek 1/2 Marathon, 1:28:07
- Apr. 11, Peterson Ridge Rumble 30/60 km RD
- Mar. 27, Yakima River Canyon Marathon, 2:45:14 (W)
- Mar. 20, Santiam Canyon Scramble 4.5ish mi, 49:04
- Mar. 7, Napa Valley Marathon, 2:50:56
- Feb. 28, Tumor Shooter Trail Run 7 mi, 39:58
- Feb. 27, Buck Mtn. Mudslinger Trail Run 6.5 mi, 46:17
- Feb. 20, Hagg Lake 25 km,1:46:10
- Feb. 13, Baby, I Love You 8 km, 29:08
- Feb. 6, Orcas Island 50 km, 5:10:31
- Jan. 30, MadAss 16.5 mi, 1:58
- Jan. 17, Cascade 1/2 Marathon, 1:16:11
- Jan.9, Bandera 50 km, 4:42:03
- Jan. 2, BadAss 22 mi, 2:56
- Dec. 5, TNF 50 mi, 8:25:26
- Nov. 28, Black Butte Ranch Turkey Trot 3.5 mi, 19:36 (W)
- Nov. 21, EWEB Run to Stay Warm 1/2 Marathon, 1:16:19
- Nov 14, USATF XC 8 km, 30:02
- Oct. 25, Columbia Gorge Marathon, 2:45:29 (W)
- Oct. 24, Pilot Butte Giants Gallop 5k, 19:33 (W)
- Oct. 1, Harriers Challenge 5 km XC, 18:13
- Sept. 27, Lake Tahoe Marathon, 2:58:02 (W)
- Sept. 5, Grand Teton 50 mi, 9:44:38
- Aug. 28, Hood to Coast Relay 197 mi, 19:38:34 (END Footwear, 1st in division, 7th o.a.!)
- Aug. 22, Where's Waldo 100k, dnf mile 32
- Aug. 1, Canadian Death Race 125 km, 15:04:04 (W)
- July 25, Blood, Sweat, and Cheers 10k, 35:48 (W)
- July 13, Crewed/Paced Jamie at Badwater, 27:20:18
- June 27, Western States, 24:44:13
- June 14, Dirty Half, 1:22:13 (course p.r.)
- June 6, Prineville Hotshot Memorial Run 8k, 29:26
- May 30, Shadow of the Giants 55k, 4:41:00
- May 23, Pocatello 50 mi, 9:59:28
- May 9, McDonald Forest 50k, 4:36:40
- Apr. 19, Spokane River Run 50k, 4:22:51
- Apr. 5, Peterson Ridge Rumble 30k/60k, RD
- Mar. 22, Big Island International Marathon, 2:56:52
- Mar. 20, Friendship 5k, 18:57
- Mar. 17, St. Paddy's Day Run 'til You're Green 5k, 17:13
- Mar. 14, Run to the Sun 34 mi, 5:30:47 (W)
- Feb. 21, Hagg Lake 50k, 4:01:19
- Feb. 7, Jed Smith 50m, 6:19:45 (p.r.)
- Jan. 18, Redding Marathon, 2:45:42 (W)
- Jan. 11, Cascade 1/2 Marathon, 1:15:57 (p.r.)
- Jan. 3, BadAss 50k, 4:23 (W & c.r.)
- Dec. 3, Cal. International Marathon, 2:39:06 (p.r.!)
- Nov. 22, COCC Turkey Trot 3 mi, 17:01
- Nov. 16, 3 Butte Butt Buster Fun Run (not a race, but cool) 13.8 mi, 2:10
- Nov. 8, Lithia Loop Trail Marathon, 2:53:09
- Oct. 26, McDonald Forest 15k, 58:50
- Oct. 19, Sisters Poker Run 38 mi, 2 pair (8s & 2s)
- Oct. 18, Pilot Butte Giants Gallop 5k, 19:18 (W)
- Oct. 12, Spokane Marathon, 2:42:30 (p.r. & W)
- Sept. 28, Tahoe 72, dnf mile 44
- Sept. 21, Bigfoot 10k, 33:44 (p.r.!)
- Sept. 14, Pine Mtn. Hill Climb 10.7 mi, RD
- Sept. 6, McKenzie River 50k, 4:01:47
- Sept. 4, Mud 'n Blood 5k, 19:01
- Aug. 25-30, TransRockies w/ Hart 106 mi, 16:44:36
- Aug. 10, Haulin' Aspen Trail Marathon, 3:22:13
- Aug. 9, Crater Lake Marathon, 2:55:47 (W)
- July 19, Tahoe Rim Trail 100, dnf mile 85
- July 12, Smith Rock 15k+, 54:57 (W)
- July 4, Todd Beamer Independence Day 10k, 34:48 (W)
- June 8, Dirty 1/2, 1:24:11
- May 17, Silver State 50 mile, 8:23:50
- May 10, Trail Bandit Race #1 9ish miles, 1:38
- May 3, Miwok 100k, 9:18:52
- Apr. 21, Boston Marathon, 2:48:45
- Apr. 13, Peterson Ridge Rumble, RD
- Apr. 6, Horse Butte 10 mile, 1:07:42
- Mar. 29, Wheatfield 1/2 Marathon-, 1:14:41 (p.r. & W)
- Mar. 15, Grin and Bear It 10k+, 37:07
- Mar. 8, Way Too Cool 50k, 4:11:16
- Feb. 23, Hagg Lake 50k, 4:10:34
- Feb. 9, Custis Capitol Hospice 12k+, 45:11
- Jan. 27, Vancouver Lake 1/2+, 1:20:27
- Jan. 26, MadAss 50k, 4:12 (W)
- Jan. 19, SOFA 50k, 5:21
- Jan. 12, MLK 50k, 5:28
- Jan. 5, BadAss 50k, 5:19
6 comments:
It was great to see you, man, and yeah for an awesome training!
Now I am even more stoked to get to the Grand Canyon next weekend! Any recommendations on what to ensure to do or ensure not to do?
awesome. brings back great memories. krissy and i ran a good 10:59 r2r2r a few years ago. it is a must run for all endurance runners no question.
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wish i was there with you boss.
Jealous! Tom and I are scheming to do R2R2R with some VHTRC friends next fall!
Yay for friends, running and roadtrips! Have fun!
I thought you were supposed to be doing speed work...Can't believe you would pass up the oval for the Grand Canyon:) Sounds like a fun road trip. Your legs should be nice and tired, I mean nice and strong for the Dirty Half.
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