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Post by thr3ee on Sept 6, 2007 18:11:56 GMT -5
Good luck at Wasatch this weekend!
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Post by Jon on Sept 6, 2007 18:49:23 GMT -5
Ooh, more living running vicariously through others. ;D
Good luck Sarah!
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Post by ultrajegi on Sept 6, 2007 18:58:50 GMT -5
Yeah good luck! Enjoy the scenery ... you'll do great. Just remember - when you get to Brighton - leave as quickly as possible  The climb to pt supreme is way easier than it looks ... I wish I was there with you guys. Instead I'll be eating dust ... Can't wait for the race report! Good Luck, Beat |
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Post by pctrailruns on Sept 7, 2007 8:30:16 GMT -5
Well, you guys, I'm too sick to go to Wasatch, so Wendell and I are heading home from NV today.  I've got a sore throat, aches, and fever (which I was hoping to ignore) - and, as Wendell said last night, Wasatch isn't the kind of hundred that I, at least, can finish if I'm not feeling good. I'm really disappointed, as you can imagine, but I think the last few busy weeks have just taken their toll. Thanks for all your nice words again and I wish it was otherwise, but it just doesn't make sense to go all that way and start the race if we know I'm not going to finish.  Sarah |
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Post by skeeter on Sept 7, 2007 8:53:10 GMT -5
Hey....sorry you're feeling lousy and can't make it to Wasatch. There will be another one!!
Hope you get to feeling better.
Skeeter
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Post by pctrailruns on Sept 7, 2007 10:38:51 GMT -5
Hey, Skeeter, thanks for the nice message - so good to hear from you! Yeah, I guess the stuff we've done recently has just worn me down - but I'm looking forward to Javelina next month.
And so many choices for next year!
Hope you're well and that you're able to make it out this way again someday.
Sarah
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Post by Pacific Coast Trail Runs on Sept 7, 2007 17:06:54 GMT -5
And good luck to you, Beat! I can hardly WAIT to hear about Plain! (I know that I'll never do that one, 'cause it combines all my worst skills, but I think Wendell would really enjoy it.)
Hope you have a good time out there - and remember, DON'T wait 'til you see the striped ribbons to make a turn!!
Sarah
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Post by thr3ee on Sept 8, 2007 13:54:01 GMT -5
Sarah,
Sorry to hear that you aren't going to be able to do Wasatch. I'm sure your making the right decision. Get well soon and you're just going to have to doubly kick butt at Javelina next month!
-Steve
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Post by Pacific Coast Trail Runs on Sept 8, 2007 15:51:55 GMT -5
Thanks, Steve. Given how I feel today, I'm certain that it was the right decision. As for Javelina, I just hope that Wendell isn't too tough on me in training and on race day, given the newly announced 'first family duet' competition!!  See you next weekend! Sarah |
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Post by leinfellner on Sept 8, 2007 19:46:06 GMT -5
Get well soon Sarah!
Given how I feel today after a 16-mile run at Rancho San Antonio I feel I should downgrade from "Big Basin 50k" to a "Half k Big Basin Loop around the parking lot".
Norbert
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Post by addygrl on Sept 10, 2007 9:12:53 GMT -5
Hope you're feeling better Sarah., and that you were able to get some good rest this weekend. I'm so sorry to hear that you were sick and had to miss your race, but at least there's another 100 just around the corner |
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Post by ultrajegi on Sept 10, 2007 18:05:20 GMT -5
Hi! Sarah, sorry to hear you got sick. I think this was a good decision, especially with fever - could be really dangerous, and we desperately need you to set up the awesome PCTR races Anyways - Plain. I finished. They had a high finisher rate this year, partially because of good weather (although it was bitter cold at night), a serious field and I believe people are learning from mistakes others have made (navigation isn't that difficult anymore). That said, this is one tough race. About the race: - the course has some of the most gorgeous views I've seen. Amazing. - fine dust - ankle deep. Like smoking 10 packs of cigarettes (I imagine) all at once - the single longest and steepest climb in any hundred I've done so far - at the hot part of the day - with the heaviest load you'll carry (because there's no water for a long time). I think my pack was 18-20lbs at that point. - When you're sick, there ain't no soup. Just more gel or whatever you brought. Which is why I believe sick stomachs are one of the main reasons people have troubles with this race. It is very hard to get back to normal. - Estimatees on true length range from 104 to 108 miles (gps + accelerometer based) My personal experience: I finished in just under 32 hours, I got lost once (duh), I stuck with a swiss guy and his friend (both adventure racers) for lots of the race (we finished together), didn't eat enough at all (about 1/4 of what I brought, my stomach was grumbling all day - this made me feel pretty weak, I am super-lucky I didn't get more nauseated, thank god I brought cola nuun!), always had way too much stuff in my pack (like that additional 32 ounces of water I'd dump out the next stream - like every time). Otherwise felt reasonably well, all in all definitely not harder in terms of the course itself than Hurt, but much more chance of messing up. Basically at Plain you pay bigtime for any mistake you make, and as you know, we all make some mistakes during a race ... that makes it very hard. It's a unique and worthy experience for sure. This might take the spot over Wasatch for me next year again (well if one can get into Wasatch) Oh and Wendell - you'd do very well, and I think you'd enjoy it a lot. Should be right up your alley. Give it a shot. Ciao, Beat |
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Post by Pacific Coast Trail Runs on Sept 10, 2007 18:15:50 GMT -5
CONGRATULATIONS, BEAT!!! That is SO fabulous!! I never doubted for a minute that you'd finish - you're tough and stubborn!! Great job!!
And thanks for taking the time to describe it - as you say, sounds like it might be great for Wendell!!
Congrats again, and welcome home!! Hope you're very proud of yourself for that finish!!
Sarah
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Post by jeffontrails on Sept 10, 2007 19:33:58 GMT -5
Wow!! I'm in awe!
Great Job!
jeff
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Post by pctrailruns on Sept 11, 2007 7:55:56 GMT -5
Excellent! Congratulations, Beat. Sounds like a very challenging and amazing adventure. How does the course compare to Cascade Crest?
Wendell
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The climb to pt supreme is way easier than it looks ...
I've got a sore throat, aches, and fever (which I was hoping to ignore) - and, as Wendell said last night, Wasatch isn't the kind of hundred that I, at least, can finish if I'm not feeling good.
