tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8860166.post3719585474936569724..comments2024-02-11T00:54:20.373-08:00Comments on A Trail Runner's Blog: So Much for MiwokScott Dunlaphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16096284778835123584noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8860166.post-21149878764391193342008-01-13T23:04:00.000-08:002008-01-13T23:04:00.000-08:00Geez. I remember when I could still sign up for Mi...Geez. I remember when I could still sign up for Miwok in February, that was only 2 years ago.Rick Gastonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05136335498532576460noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8860166.post-60562936692488606182008-01-13T07:49:00.000-08:002008-01-13T07:49:00.000-08:00I just watched some of the finish line videos. I a...I just watched some of the finish line videos. I actually felt tears coming to my eyes! I'm training for the Sarasota, Florida marathon in March. This will be my first marathon and I'm very excited. I'm looking forward to reading your blog! I'm originally from Boston, and I've never even seen the Boston Marathon. Now that I run, I wish I had!<BR/>Kim<BR/>http://kimsrunningnow.blogspot.com/KimsRunninghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12024491497019669070noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8860166.post-51132695604680760532008-01-09T16:50:00.000-08:002008-01-09T16:50:00.000-08:00Ugh, what's up with all these Type A ultra people ...Ugh, what's up with all these Type A ultra people registering so darn early? :) I will be doing the Eugene Marathon so I'll see you there! That reminds me...I need a pacer for a sub 3:10! lol All the best in your Western States training!Urban Run @ Yoppihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07897703074299165378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8860166.post-67544870964473817492008-01-08T22:55:00.000-08:002008-01-08T22:55:00.000-08:00First time posting on your blog! I really wanted t...First time posting on your blog! I really wanted to run miwok this year. I tried to register at 8:15 and it was already full. I shouldn't have made that cup of coffee. Hey Scott, I'll be running by your driveway on Feb 2. PCTR 50k. God luck in WS100 this year. I will probably volunteer since I did not get in. So, hope to see you there!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8860166.post-28617470615012443132008-01-08T09:08:00.000-08:002008-01-08T09:08:00.000-08:00Surprisingly, I got myself and my friend in...righ...Surprisingly, I got myself and my friend in...right at 8 am. And I am not even sure I want to go:) I guess I better do to not upset all the DNR's!Olgahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00493291972954387932noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8860166.post-31362063213891628152008-01-07T18:35:00.000-08:002008-01-07T18:35:00.000-08:00I argue for not getting into the Miwok as DEFINITE...I argue for not getting into the Miwok as DEFINITELY coming for the Eugene marathon! I wondered about the weather for you guys up there in the clouds--we lost lots of trees and part of a fence in Bandon, but nothing too serious. Actually saw a few snow flakes for about 20 seconds in Eugene.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8860166.post-42854357127128456152008-01-07T18:30:00.000-08:002008-01-07T18:30:00.000-08:00Crap, Scott - sorry to hear you didn't get in. I ...Crap, Scott - sorry to hear you didn't get in. I must have snuck in just under the wire at 8:15. See ya at Diablo I guess.Donaldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13588564145315857856noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8860166.post-79975682952569112472008-01-07T14:28:00.000-08:002008-01-07T14:28:00.000-08:00Scott, Perhaps it's a blessing. Your posting abou...Scott, <BR/><BR/>Perhaps it's a blessing. Your posting about your 2008 had me recalling a post of old about recovery. I just couldn't imagine you keeping up that pace of long miles.<BR/><BR/>Miwok will still be there next year.<BR/><BR/>All the best in your training.<BR/><BR/>SamAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8860166.post-23144532315386340592008-01-07T14:05:00.000-08:002008-01-07T14:05:00.000-08:00DNR, I love it! It's $100 cheaper than DNS, and no...DNR, I love it! It's $100 cheaper than DNS, and not nearly as tough as a DNF.<BR/><BR/>Evan - I'm sure our storms are mild in comparison to yours! If you are looking for an early May race around these parts, I'm a big fan of the Silver State 50m.<BR/><BR/>SDScott Dunlaphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16096284778835123584noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8860166.post-59145231587178489152008-01-07T14:00:00.000-08:002008-01-07T14:00:00.000-08:00I am an hour behind you guys living up here in Ala...I am an hour behind you guys living up here in Alaska. My pal Dave called and woke me up for the 8 am sign up. I stayed in bed for ten minutes until our 7:10 and went to sign up and it was closed. He got in though. I cant believe how fast it was filled. I ran the quicksilver 50 last year and am looking for another race around that time. If anyone has any good sugestions let me know. I am kind of bummed right now. I felt I could have really competed in Miwok this year. We have a ton of good races up here in the summer so April and May is really my only chance to go south.Honehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10305522904478032648noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8860166.post-85214846547584881642008-01-07T10:52:00.000-08:002008-01-07T10:52:00.000-08:00Sorry, looks like the URL got truncated: Click he...Sorry, looks like the URL got truncated: <BR/><BR/>Click here: <BR/><BR/>http://forums.runnersworld.com/<BR/><BR/>- then Trail Running<BR/>- then Miwok 100k<BR/><BR/>Cheers, PaulPaul Charterishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02831196294867106529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8860166.post-62672415819105453512008-01-07T10:49:00.000-08:002008-01-07T10:49:00.000-08:00Gidday Scott We DNR'd! I think this is a whole new...Gidday Scott <BR/><BR/>We DNR'd! I think this is a whole new criterion for failing to complete a race - Did Not Register. <BR/><BR/>After 25 minutes on Sunday morning trying to battle the active.com registration system (using multiple login-accounts) I simply quit. Even though I am sure Miwok would be a nice race, it was just not worth the hassle. No worries. Miwok registration thread here: <BR/><BR/>http://forums.runnersworld.com/eve/forums/a/tpc/f/698106477/m/7391094404<BR/><BR/>Cheers, PaulPaul Charterishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02831196294867106529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8860166.post-30404892240014297022008-01-07T09:57:00.000-08:002008-01-07T09:57:00.000-08:00Hey Scott - It might be a blessing in disguise. Ru...Hey Scott - <BR/><BR/>It might be a blessing in disguise. Run your own 100K run that weekend -- or get out on the Miwok course for some miles before pacing a friend. If you're at Miwok, you really want to turn in a top-notch performance. Problem is, it's tough to bounce back from that distance in time to hammer an impressive Western States (which is your ultimate goal). <BR/><BR/>- GarettAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8860166.post-65578683033406499152008-01-07T09:49:00.000-08:002008-01-07T09:49:00.000-08:00I tried to get onto Active early (since I was work...I tried to get onto Active early (since I was working on-line anyways) and had the same technical frustration. Luckily, got live emailed help from others trying simultaneously. I sort of wanted to run 2008 since too late in 2006 and had to withdraw due to a work function last year. But you're right, so many other races to do.<BR/><BR/>I am writing to Ultrarunning (Editor Tia is the Miwok RD) complaining about Active.com--<BR/>$7.50 fee for a $100 race for a non-labor-intensive "service" that doesn't even work is ridiculous.<BR/><BR/>I was too wimpy to run during a storm, but climbing over or around downed trees (I had to do about 6 on Saturday in Marin) will certainly add an adventure element to our trail training runs for the next few weeks.Mark Tanaka (Ultrailnakaman)https://www.blogger.com/profile/13506740152878287937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8860166.post-41907956062559250942008-01-07T09:12:00.000-08:002008-01-07T09:12:00.000-08:00that's a bummer. And yeah the active migration wa...that's a bummer. And yeah the active migration was VERY Painful to me too. I didn't experience it while trying to register for a speedily sold out race though.Jessica DeLinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02087406261937964959noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8860166.post-80747574248731884092008-01-06T23:21:00.000-08:002008-01-06T23:21:00.000-08:00That's an awesome video, Scott. Your phrase made m...That's an awesome video, Scott. Your phrase made me laugh. Thanks for sharing.saschasdadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06920379008380900505noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8860166.post-52216111876562079352008-01-06T21:21:00.000-08:002008-01-06T21:21:00.000-08:00Nice. Over in San Bruno it was no different and my...Nice. Over in San Bruno it was no different and my first reaction to 40mph winds and flooded streets was, "I am running right now!". Despite supposed waterproof pants and water resistant jacket I finished completely soaked and cold, but happy nonetheless. If you have a jacket that actually keeps you dry could you post what it is?<BR/><BR/>GregAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8860166.post-6875962207006912322008-01-06T18:15:00.000-08:002008-01-06T18:15:00.000-08:00Greetings and Happy (wet) New Year!Sorry you could...Greetings and Happy (wet) New Year!<BR/><BR/>Sorry you couldn't get into Miwok. I know you raced the Silver State 50 last year but maybe you can consider it again. Due to fire in the Mt. Rose Wilderness Area Stan O. (RD) had to change the course (so it would be a change for you). See this link: <A HREF="http://www.silverstatestriders.info/Event.aspx?id=1" REL="nofollow">http://www.silverstatestriders.info/Event.aspx?id=1</A><BR/><BR/>We got a pretty good dumping of snow in Reno and running has a been a bit challenging; I was waist deep a couple of times yesterday and that was near the start of the SS50!<BR/><BR/>Maybe I'll see (and meet you) at cool. Thanks for your blog, it's really opened the world of ultrarunning to me.<BR/><BR/>Darren YoungAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8860166.post-15114815771420895432008-01-06T17:38:00.000-08:002008-01-06T17:38:00.000-08:00Actually, I just logged on directly to the Active....Actually, I just logged on directly to the Active.com website at 8:10am and after some minor navigation issues, got in 20 minutes later.<BR/><BR/>Do you know when it sold out?<BR/><BR/>BaldwinAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8860166.post-31451459190377237172008-01-06T17:27:00.000-08:002008-01-06T17:27:00.000-08:00Miwok's closed?!? Guess I shouldn't be surprised,...Miwok's closed?!? Guess I shouldn't be surprised, either. <BR/><BR/>Our power was out pretty much all day today, just came back on around 4:45pm. I was going to go over to Active to check on Miwok, but decided to check my feed reader first. Guess it saved me the trouble of the "beta Active" issues you had to deal with. Oh well. Like you, I think I may be looking at Quicksilver.Andy B.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16664127846386455194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8860166.post-44395575151517058182008-01-06T16:46:00.000-08:002008-01-06T16:46:00.000-08:00Ha! I like how you look surprised to be caught on ...Ha! I like how you look surprised to be caught on camera. NickAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com