tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8860166.post8133287810136455399..comments2024-02-11T00:54:20.373-08:00Comments on A Trail Runner's Blog: Winding Through the American River 50-MilerScott Dunlaphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16096284778835123584noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8860166.post-15711853274059280312009-04-13T20:07:00.000-07:002009-04-13T20:07:00.000-07:00Great job!Great job!Marc Lavenderhttp://www.one80.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8860166.post-14187988097907852322009-04-13T20:06:00.000-07:002009-04-13T20:06:00.000-07:00Well Done!Well Done!Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14624293966956360465noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8860166.post-60429921955119247082009-04-13T10:26:00.000-07:002009-04-13T10:26:00.000-07:00Hi Scott, fantastic blog... I am a road runner mys...Hi Scott, fantastic blog... I am a road runner myself. Would you be interested in reviewing this novel about an ultramarathoner on your blog? I loved it, myself! Pls email me if so (I couldn't find a contact form on your blog).<BR/><BR/>The book is RUNNING FROM THE DEVIL: http://www.harpercollins.com/books/9780061684227/Running_from_the_Devil/index.aspx<BR/><BR/>Thank you!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8860166.post-53757278801945576672009-04-13T09:15:00.000-07:002009-04-13T09:15:00.000-07:00I love those pictures. Do you know any great races...I love those pictures. Do you know any great races in Colorado. I'm thinking about visiting my cousin outside of Denver later this summer<BR/><BR/>Congratulations and Stay Running!Insert Herehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14090434443530909512noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8860166.post-53409864586926558572009-04-12T23:05:00.000-07:002009-04-12T23:05:00.000-07:00I left this race out of my schedule the past few y...I left this race out of my schedule the past few years but now I know what I have been missing out. I enjoyed the mix of road and trail. The race was well-organized, had great competition, was well-organized, and provided a tasty post-race meal.Chikaranoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8860166.post-84319902472515536512009-04-12T13:33:00.000-07:002009-04-12T13:33:00.000-07:00Hi Scott,Your calendar for this year looks huge! ...Hi Scott,<BR/>Your calendar for this year looks huge! What is your favorite race? <BR/><BR/>I am an Australian doing Boston for the first time...<BR/>Have I heard you on the runners round table podcasts???<BR/><BR/>You should travel to Australia we have some great trail races!<BR/>AmeliaAmelia Burtonhttp://www.ameliaburton.com.aunoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8860166.post-18431766329566351192009-04-10T17:47:00.000-07:002009-04-10T17:47:00.000-07:00Boston, Big Sur, and Death Ride! You've picked som...Boston, Big Sur, and Death Ride! You've picked some good ones.<BR/><BR/>For Bay Area ultras, you can't go wrong with any of the <A HREF="http://www.pctrailruns.com" REL="nofollow">Pacific Coast Trail Runs</A> races. The atmosphere is perfect for first time ultras, and they will be challenging enough to feel the step up from a marathon. Just don't forget to eat/drink! <BR/><BR/>Other good ones include the Skyline 50k, Headlands 50k, and Ohlone 50k. All challenging, but worth it for the views alone. <BR/><BR/>Hope to see you out there!<BR/><BR/>SDScott Dunlaphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16096284778835123584noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8860166.post-53659763471509616452009-04-10T11:37:00.000-07:002009-04-10T11:37:00.000-07:00Another great report - congrats. I'll be running B...Another great report - congrats. <BR/><BR/>I'll be running Boston, Big Sur and (cycling) Death Ride too. I've completed some trail runs but no ultras yet. Any suggestions for a good first time ultra in the Bay Area? <BR/><BR/>Thanks!PunkRockRunnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10532411836716339642noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8860166.post-10366237075176406382009-04-08T11:39:00.000-07:002009-04-08T11:39:00.000-07:00Scott! Great running with you, you are too kind wi...Scott! Great running with you, you are too kind with the "fast" comments. Fast is your time, mine, not so much. I just posted my report as well and thanks to our chat I'm definitely buying me a small portable camera...more pictures!Tony Overbayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01639919141230897359noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8860166.post-50789670095952065702009-04-07T18:10:00.000-07:002009-04-07T18:10:00.000-07:00Jim, Zach, Joanna, et al - thanks for leaving a co...Jim, Zach, Joanna, et al - thanks for leaving a comment! It's always great to hear from everyone, especially if they have an ultra adventure to talk about.<BR/><BR/>Larry - I wish I could say there was a master plan here, but it's really just me trying to fit in too many life events. Here's how it happened:<BR/><BR/>1) I signed up for the Ruth Anderson 50k, since it's a fun race and also part of the PA/USATF series. I was on the list for Miwok.<BR/><BR/>2) My Dad decided to run Boston this year, and I thought it would be awesome to join him. I figured I would be okay two days after Ruth since we will likely keep a leisurely pace.<BR/><BR/>3) My wife, Christi, booked a birthday vacation for me the following weekend in Big Sur, including the Big Sur Marathon. It's also a favorite. But the next thing you know, I saw three races in one week. Again, I'm thinking a leisurely pace is the key. But if I'm tired, there is always a 13 or 10 mile version.<BR/><BR/>4) Oh, yeah, I got into Miwok. Boy, that's a lot of miles in two weeks! I'm hoping to taper down to Miwok and give it a good effort, but if I'm too beat up I'll just go long again.<BR/><BR/>So my hope is that it works out to be a lot of long miles over two weeks, but none of it at a crushing pace unless I feel good for Miwok. I'll then throw in a few hard May races and taper to States. The master plan. ;-)<BR/><BR/>SD<BR/><BR/>SDScott Dunlaphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16096284778835123584noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8860166.post-18062125337940131982009-04-07T17:06:00.000-07:002009-04-07T17:06:00.000-07:00Scott i looked to see what race you had next and y...Scott i looked to see what race you had next and you have THREE marathon+ races on pavement in one week, right before Miwok. What's the strategy there?<BR/><BR/>LarryAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8860166.post-24561744252154889452009-04-07T08:04:00.000-07:002009-04-07T08:04:00.000-07:00Great post, Scott. I saw you on the bus, but didn'...Great post, Scott. I saw you on the bus, but didn't say hi. Your posts are always a great way to hear what happened near the front of the race as we mid-packers trudge along. (I beat my last year's time by 25 minutes, coming in at 10:14). I can't imagine taking a fall like you did and getting up to finish so well. Nice achievement! Good luck with the training as WS100 draws nearer.Jim Otthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04720109862602572945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8860166.post-83543387117993674882009-04-07T06:54:00.000-07:002009-04-07T06:54:00.000-07:00Scott - Although I don't think I saw you (you migh...Scott - <BR/><BR/>Although I don't think I saw you (you might have seen my crazy family and girlfriend with Tie-dye shirts at the aid stations)...I guess that's what I deserve for asking them to wear something bright so I can recognize them quickly. But, awesome description of the race man! I don't think I could have run your time while taking pictures.<BR/><BR/>I've been scoping out your blog for the past couple of weeks in anticipation of my first ultra at AR50. I found it really helpful and am looking forward to going after TRT100 this summer. I'm just starting my blog out, but I'll be sure to link to here - See ya on the trailsZachhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06558011412575849796noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8860166.post-23199801721949934092009-04-06T21:23:00.000-07:002009-04-06T21:23:00.000-07:00Scott, I gave you a shout out at the start of the ...Scott, I gave you a shout out at the start of the race but I don't think you saw me... <BR/>I also saw you come into the finish, and you looked about as fresh as you did at the start:)<BR/><BR/>SeanAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03107458485357799934noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8860166.post-55074744327737285972009-04-06T19:53:00.000-07:002009-04-06T19:53:00.000-07:00I just wanted to share another view of the race......I just wanted to share another view of the race...from the back of the pack. I turned in a mediocre finish by my own standards. My left knee said "no mas" around mile 30 so I switched from running to walking and by doing this I had the distinct pleasure of having my good friend Diane Mcevoy walk me into the ground, and getting the opportunity to speak with 66 year old Dorsh Sanders. No matter how much pain I was in Dorsh was a great inspiration and I can say I was honored to have him cross the finish line in front of me. If I can walk when I am 66 I will be stoked, but to run the AR50 with a 12 hour finish! WOW! Thanks Diane and Dorsh for pulling me up when I was way down!Ultra Grumpynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8860166.post-63699160971713820082009-04-06T19:51:00.000-07:002009-04-06T19:51:00.000-07:00great report with the photos-- sorry i missed you ...great report with the photos-- sorry i missed you all at the party!Mark Tanaka (Ultrailnakaman)https://www.blogger.com/profile/13506740152878287937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8860166.post-52579103322004400572009-04-06T18:30:00.000-07:002009-04-06T18:30:00.000-07:00Thanks, all!Jason - you had a great run! Sorry I m...Thanks, all!<BR/><BR/>Jason - you had a great run! Sorry I missed you. It's so bizarre that we can be out there for 7+ hours and never see each other.<BR/><BR/>JB - Congrats on your first 50! Hope to see you out there again.<BR/><BR/>Tyler - You are right, Krupicka won last year (Skaden won two years ago and got second last year). Thanks for the correction.<BR/><BR/>Travis - Good luck at McNaughton!<BR/><BR/>Rick - There really were that many smiles out there. It was a perfect day.<BR/><BR/>SDScott Dunlaphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16096284778835123584noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8860166.post-20346285676699342772009-04-06T14:42:00.000-07:002009-04-06T14:42:00.000-07:00great report and well done grabbing a PR and not p...great report and well done grabbing a PR and not pushing all the way. That is a good sign of your training for sure! I have to get better about taking pictures during my races. I've got McNaughton 100 this weekend, I think I'll have some time to snap a few pics :)Travishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16053996084667042894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8860166.post-60005048138058389022009-04-06T12:09:00.000-07:002009-04-06T12:09:00.000-07:00Are these people really having some fun or happy t...Are these people really having some fun or happy to see you? I suspect both. Lots of smiles on the AR<BR/>50.Rick Gastonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05136335498532576460noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8860166.post-41124696605274516162009-04-06T11:00:00.000-07:002009-04-06T11:00:00.000-07:00Just a quick correction:Last year Anton Krupicka w...Just a quick correction:<BR/>Last year Anton Krupicka won the race, not Eric Skaden.tyler curleyhttp://myspace.com/norcal530noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8860166.post-39979003872560205852009-04-06T10:58:00.000-07:002009-04-06T10:58:00.000-07:00Hey Scott! You must have been too far ahead of me ...Hey Scott! You must have been too far ahead of me scaring away all the bunnies :) (I didn't see any!) Anyhow, nice to run with you- I had a great first 50-miler. What a special day, eh? I took my camera along as well, and got some decent shots at<BR/>http://www.flickr.com/photos/jennbee/sets/72157616388976318/<BR/>Cheers!jbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04538038621689768631noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8860166.post-81597107731659548712009-04-06T10:53:00.000-07:002009-04-06T10:53:00.000-07:00So for the first time I can say I actually got to ...So for the first time I can say I actually got to run with you, I just needed a head start! Nice report and great finish. We couldn't have asked for a better day on the trails.<BR/><BR/>I still can't figure out how you lost your shoe! Only you, Scott. I'm still laughing. Glad you found it. You probably would have been at least 30 seconds slower if you'd have had to finish the run with one shoe.Catherinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07833597385127109063noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8860166.post-29683056383849905052009-04-06T10:52:00.000-07:002009-04-06T10:52:00.000-07:00It was great to see you again Scott! Nice report, ...It was great to see you again Scott! Nice report, as usual, and great job on the run. Good luck with the rest of your training!Gretchenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01132576974564001603noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8860166.post-27055167575992260432009-04-06T09:00:00.000-07:002009-04-06T09:00:00.000-07:00It sounds like your training is going very well, S...It sounds like your training is going very well, Scott. I'm excited to see how you'll do at WS!Dave - Atlanta Trailshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13870521955679174148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8860166.post-25175555133978927502009-04-06T08:36:00.000-07:002009-04-06T08:36:00.000-07:00Great race report and nice job on the faster finis...Great race report and nice job on the faster finish. I loved all of the photos.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02378547566593756176noreply@blogger.com