tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8860166.post7818540375984543484..comments2024-02-11T00:54:20.373-08:00Comments on A Trail Runner's Blog: Mud-slinging at the 2009 Miwok 100kScott Dunlaphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16096284778835123584noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8860166.post-8504059842114415362009-05-12T15:56:00.000-07:002009-05-12T15:56:00.000-07:00Scott,
I finally got around to reading about Miwok...Scott,<br />I finally got around to reading about Miwok. A great report that really captures the day. It was great running with you guys and I will see you at the training weekend. Sounds like our goals are similar. Good luck at States and see you soon.<br />Mark W.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8860166.post-36737942243451143712009-05-11T08:57:00.000-07:002009-05-11T08:57:00.000-07:00Scott,
It was great to finally make your aquainta...Scott,<br /><br />It was great to finally make your aquaintance. I look forward to seeing you at other races (maybe in other years as our paths do not appear likely to cross in any races this year). Thanks for the shot of me crossing the finish.<br /><br />I am also greatly impressed by the milage you put on over that two week stretch. More impressed when considering the time. Have a great run at WS.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8860166.post-78947984639327600462009-05-08T21:39:00.000-07:002009-05-08T21:39:00.000-07:00Scott, always good to see you at a race. You are o...Scott, always good to see you at a race. You are one of the runners that make these events such a pleasure; laidback, easy to talk to but can lay down a good pace when it's time to run. We met here three years ago. It's been good running with you since. Good luck with States.Rick Gastonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05136335498532576460noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8860166.post-28234424394166465942009-05-07T21:54:00.000-07:002009-05-07T21:54:00.000-07:00Great job on the final "birthday series" run, Scot...Great job on the final "birthday series" run, Scott. It was nice to see a smile on your face on Bolinas Ridge, though it seems you always have a smile on your face when I see you at races.<br /><br />Good luck with the rest of your States prep.Andy B.https://www.blogger.com/profile/17723806788797380837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8860166.post-70230167528737942542009-05-07T21:49:00.000-07:002009-05-07T21:49:00.000-07:00Scott,
I saw you on your way back from the turnaro...Scott,<br />I saw you on your way back from the turnaroud aid station. We were both crossing a huge puddle, but in opposite directions. It was a classic "good day to die". Only those of us who were there know how awesome it was to face the challenge head on, including the volunteers and those who had to drop. Great race and good luck at WS100. I'll be volunteering at the finish. Hope to see you there under 20hrs.<br />Marco DensonMarco Densonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00900699588695535342noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8860166.post-4623287243336770972009-05-07T17:58:00.000-07:002009-05-07T17:58:00.000-07:00Scott! Hey, I appreciated the 5 on your way back t...Scott! Hey, I appreciated the 5 on your way back to Bolinas. That was a tough day and I loved it! I just posted my account on my blog. Great seeing you out there, well done and we'll see you at training camp!Tony Overbayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01639919141230897359noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8860166.post-15610680140028278622009-05-07T17:15:00.000-07:002009-05-07T17:15:00.000-07:00Rod - I'm with you on the "crazy math to project y...Rod - I'm with you on the "crazy math to project your Western States finish time". I haven't found a simple calculation yet. My math factored in what you suggested - looking at finish times of those close to mine in other races - but I started with a baseline of me running on tired legs at a pace slower than I would normally do if tapered. Sub-20 still feels like a big stretch for me, but hey, that's what A goals are for!<br /><br />Jason - I mostly run in the Inov-8 212's, 295's, 315's, and 320's. If you want some cushioning, I would suggest the 320's. Still very light, but have a bit more structure. 212's are superlight but have almost no support structure (true flats), 295's have a bit more structure and lots of room in the toebox, 310's are a bit more solid (also with a big toebox), 315's a bit more but better for narrower feet, and the 320 has the most structure/support but still has a lightweight feel and low center of gravity. I run 320's on all my longest stuff.Scott Dunlaphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16096284778835123584noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8860166.post-55830062647737936252009-05-07T12:55:00.000-07:002009-05-07T12:55:00.000-07:00An entertaining and very descriptive report. I ca...An entertaining and very descriptive report. I can't believe I still want to try my first 50 K after reading your report! Wow, just finishing in those conditions was a huge achievement!HEATHERRUNShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09719908310466553570noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8860166.post-20014362751753749152009-05-07T10:07:00.000-07:002009-05-07T10:07:00.000-07:00Sweet race in tough conditions, Scott. Good luck ...Sweet race in tough conditions, Scott. Good luck chasing that sub-20!Donaldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13588564145315857856noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8860166.post-61258522545553916662009-05-07T09:06:00.000-07:002009-05-07T09:06:00.000-07:00Another great race report and another great finish...Another great race report and another great finish! That sure looked like a wild one in the rain - actually it looks like fun in a twisted sort of way. Great job capturing it with the pictures as always. It looks like your training for Western States is spot-on.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02378547566593756176noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8860166.post-13397196873299538872009-05-06T23:35:00.000-07:002009-05-06T23:35:00.000-07:00Lots of great reports from Miwok and yours was no ...Lots of great reports from Miwok and yours was no exception. Thanks for sharing. I am looking to try out a pair of Inov 8 shoes. Which ones do you recommend? Looking for lightweight, cushioning and some stability.Jason Joneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16388079835868176234noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8860166.post-53721326470595592912009-05-06T21:48:00.000-07:002009-05-06T21:48:00.000-07:00Nice report, Scott. Be wary of the "double your M...Nice report, Scott. Be wary of the "double your Miwok time" for States. I ran an 8:43 at Miwok and 17:30 would be mighty tough for me. I think a better analysis is to see who you continually finish races with and compare their times at WS. Just my two cents so you don't burst any gaskets too early at States. Nice job toughing out a wet day!Rod Bienhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15830582122820452989noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8860166.post-66216877259609494692009-05-06T21:13:00.000-07:002009-05-06T21:13:00.000-07:00Damn, it looks like I didn't miss anything this ye...Damn, it looks like I didn't miss anything this year! Thanks for the great story.Lesliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01150418063632737685noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8860166.post-8268139341248579912009-05-06T19:16:00.000-07:002009-05-06T19:16:00.000-07:00great report scott! glad you got to spend some tim...great report scott! glad you got to spend some time out there with hozumi nakai... he caught me at both chuckanut and sun mountain and we shared some good conversation out on the trail each time... he's a great guyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8860166.post-19415601737133443532009-05-06T17:50:00.000-07:002009-05-06T17:50:00.000-07:00Scott -
It was great to see you out there. I gott...Scott -<br /><br />It was great to see you out there. I gotta hand it to you, you never once looked like you were suffering. We did wonder if you were ever coming out of that portopotty. perhaps the methane provided warmth? LukeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8860166.post-51520008939092141062009-05-06T17:37:00.000-07:002009-05-06T17:37:00.000-07:00Now who woulda thunk that the weather would be lik...Now who woulda thunk that the weather would be like that in early May around here? Great race report Scott - I thought about all the Miwok racers as it was raining down here. <br /><br />Maybe next year I'll get in....hoping for good weather then!CoyoteGirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16352133661124057686noreply@blogger.com