Well for me it is Friday, (love those 10hr work days). So I was surfing the web (hey it's Friday)and found this video from one of the two races I REALLY want to do soon. I tried to put together a team for the first race this year, but alas no. It goes without mention that a 2011 WS100 trumps all other events:)
#1 Candian Death Race (GOD I love that name).
and
#2 Speedgoat 50K
Speedgoat takes place at Snowbird in Utah. You'll see from the video that they pack in a lot of climbing and beauty in 31 miles.
check out the video: Speedgoat 50K
Ok so who's game?
AB
Thursday, January 28, 2010
Wednesday's Workout
Last night was a GREAT interval workout for the group and I, 4x 1mile OUCH. Instead of the classic flat run or track for intervals we did something different. I threw in a little hill at the end of the interval. So it was mile repeats Ultra style.
For an audio reference this is the sound going thru my head as we started each interval:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yLGNcGxZjSQ
The above link is the song from a movie soundtrack, but can you name the actual song?
AB
For an audio reference this is the sound going thru my head as we started each interval:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yLGNcGxZjSQ
The above link is the song from a movie soundtrack, but can you name the actual song?
AB
Saturday, January 23, 2010
Training Group long run
We took the training group up to the Overlook today for a run backwards on the AR50 course. I'm glad we changed from our original plans due to rain. The trail was very wet and muddy, but I know it was better than the WTC course run we had planned. Also everyone got to meet the "Dam Hill" thats the end of AR50. I can't wait hear what everyone thought.
Pictures from today are here: Flickr Pics
I'm going to try using Flickr for large postings. Also in case others in the group want the photos for themselves. I have to get used to the little camera I used, more shots were junk than were good. Pam's puddle jump was the best shot of the day.
I was able to get in just shy of 22 miles. I felt good, but I was a little lite on food. I ran in my new Saucony trail shoes, they ROCK! I will do a review later after I run in them more.
AB
Pictures from today are here: Flickr Pics
I'm going to try using Flickr for large postings. Also in case others in the group want the photos for themselves. I have to get used to the little camera I used, more shots were junk than were good. Pam's puddle jump was the best shot of the day.
I was able to get in just shy of 22 miles. I felt good, but I was a little lite on food. I ran in my new Saucony trail shoes, they ROCK! I will do a review later after I run in them more.
AB
Monday, January 18, 2010
SNOW, WIND, RAIN!!
I'm SO happy we're getting some rain, maybe the drought will finally end this year. This weeks Saturday run with the training group should be interesting.
My daughter and I already tried out some snow a few weeks ago, check out the above pic's:
AB
2010 Events
I've posted my 2010 event plans. I have other events planned for 2010 beside those listed. One is a speed hike, Hwy 80 to Hwy 50 in a day or so. I would also like to do a few other short hikes this year. I also would like to do the the Canadian Death Race. I don't think I'll be able to get a team together for this year. It looks like this could be my big 2011 race if another WS100 is out. I turn 40 in 2011 so I'm looking for something big.
I've also made a few changes here and there to the blog, more to come.
On the training front the training team starts hill repeats on Wednesday, OUCH! Time to get serious.
AB
I've also made a few changes here and there to the blog, more to come.
On the training front the training team starts hill repeats on Wednesday, OUCH! Time to get serious.
AB
Thursday, January 14, 2010
I'M BACK!!
I've been a blog slacker, but now I'm back. I plan to re-invent the blog to better showcase my Ultra Training group: Fleet Feet Ultra Training. I'll still have other content of my own.
I'm off to a wedding in San Diego, but by Sunday I plan to have the new look up.
AB
Monday, October 19, 2009
Lily's Nike Marathon and Ultra Training
Nike Women’s Marathon
CONGRATS!!! To my wife Lily on her 2nd marathon finish. Lily overcame a lot of interruptions to her training to finish the Nike Women’s Marathon in San Francisco yesterday in 5:39. The Tiffany necklace they give out to finishers is very nice. I'd take it over a belt buckle any day of the week.
Ultra Training Group
“How do I train for an ultra” This is something I hear a lot from people. Even if the person has a running background the unique factors to ultras seem to scare a lot of people off from trying an ultra. I remember when I first started it was (and still is) confusing on how to train for an ultra. There is so much more to ultras than your average road race. Longer time on feet, more food, hills, etc.
There are many groups centered on the 1st timer/beginner marathoner. There is SacFit, Team in Training, Fleet Feet GO, and others. I figured since trail and ultra running popularity was on the rise we needed something similar for ultras.
I’m pleased to announce I have brought the idea to fruition. I’ve partnered with my long time friends at Fleet Feet Fair Oaks/Roseville to develop an ultra training group focused on the beginner/1st timer.
My 1st ultra was the American River 50 mile, (AR50). AR50 is a great first timer ultra in my opinion so I figured it should be the goal race of the program.
I don’t have the smarts or the background to train others. Kirk at Fleet Feet got on the problem and got Julie Fingar to develop the training program. Julie a champion ultra racer and personal trainer is also the Race Director for AR50.
My job will be to direct the program and support the runners on their journey. I love trail running, helping others with their 1st ultra is something I look forward to.
If you or anyone you know would be interested: Fleet Feet Fair Oaks Trail Training
PS: I've been running more, but still not as commited as I should be. House projects still haunt me, C.I.M should be interesting, or at least very painful.
AB
CONGRATS!!! To my wife Lily on her 2nd marathon finish. Lily overcame a lot of interruptions to her training to finish the Nike Women’s Marathon in San Francisco yesterday in 5:39. The Tiffany necklace they give out to finishers is very nice. I'd take it over a belt buckle any day of the week.
Ultra Training Group
“How do I train for an ultra” This is something I hear a lot from people. Even if the person has a running background the unique factors to ultras seem to scare a lot of people off from trying an ultra. I remember when I first started it was (and still is) confusing on how to train for an ultra. There is so much more to ultras than your average road race. Longer time on feet, more food, hills, etc.
There are many groups centered on the 1st timer/beginner marathoner. There is SacFit, Team in Training, Fleet Feet GO, and others. I figured since trail and ultra running popularity was on the rise we needed something similar for ultras.
I’m pleased to announce I have brought the idea to fruition. I’ve partnered with my long time friends at Fleet Feet Fair Oaks/Roseville to develop an ultra training group focused on the beginner/1st timer.
My 1st ultra was the American River 50 mile, (AR50). AR50 is a great first timer ultra in my opinion so I figured it should be the goal race of the program.
I don’t have the smarts or the background to train others. Kirk at Fleet Feet got on the problem and got Julie Fingar to develop the training program. Julie a champion ultra racer and personal trainer is also the Race Director for AR50.
My job will be to direct the program and support the runners on their journey. I love trail running, helping others with their 1st ultra is something I look forward to.
If you or anyone you know would be interested: Fleet Feet Fair Oaks Trail Training
PS: I've been running more, but still not as commited as I should be. House projects still haunt me, C.I.M should be interesting, or at least very painful.
AB
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