fredx
Junior Member
Posts: 80
|
Post by fredx on Sept 17, 2007 12:36:23 GMT -5
Thanks for another incredible run, S&W!!!
|
|
|
|
Post by Pacific Coast Trail Runs on Sept 17, 2007 13:44:48 GMT -5
Thanks for coming out to run, Fred, for relaying Miki's sad news, and for the groovy poll! Hope it's ok I voted - I HAD to cast my vote for still recovering from Pat's delicious food, given that I didn't even run yesterday...  Sarah |
|
|
|
Post by thr3ee on Sept 17, 2007 13:50:00 GMT -5
Wait...you mean I can only vote once? And, I can't vote against one of the options!  By the way, they were yellow-jackets not bees. I can't imagine having to pull 20+ stingers out of my skin!!! |
|
|
|
Post by addygrl on Sept 17, 2007 13:53:20 GMT -5
Such a fun race!!! Still smiling from that great few miles of downhill at the end  And, yes, those snickerdoodles were amazing!!!! The definitely got me up the hills in the 10k loop. And the volunteers were fabulous as well. Really, everything was perfect (and as Rick informed me that yellow jackets might be a problem at thingy Collins (well, apparently I can't type the real name of the race...umm...Firetrails) too, apparently the ones in this race were just to help us be better prepared  ) |
|
|
|
Post by trailmomma on Sept 17, 2007 13:55:12 GMT -5
Steve, there were both YJ's and bees, as I had to pull two stingers out of my waist after the run. And I chose the not running fast one, because I really appreciate a different explanation for my slow pace other than that I'm just a slowpoke  Thanks for a great run. |
|
|
|
Post by jeffontrails on Sept 17, 2007 14:51:35 GMT -5
Well, I couldn't make it myself as I'm tapering for RDL, BUT I hope you don't mind that I voted for using Steve as bait.
Sorry Steve.
Jeff
|
|
|
|
Post by leinfellner on Sept 17, 2007 15:50:45 GMT -5
Did my vote.
Sorry Steve!
;D
Norbert
|
|
|
|
Post by pureh2o on Sept 17, 2007 15:57:36 GMT -5
I'd also like to send my thanks to Sarah and Wendell and all the excellent supports who helped put the Big Basin race on. Most noted was the excellent trail markings. Wow, you guys did a great job! AND when I was on the Middle Ridge fire road all I could think about was the wonderful spread at the finish. Yum! That powered me in! I was really looking forward to those M&Ms I tell you.
|
|
|
|
Post by ierkman on Sept 17, 2007 16:48:00 GMT -5
The trail markings where excellent and the treats at the end where good however, I could definitely do without the approximately 27 bees stings on my back, arms, neck, shoulders and legs. I was very surprised that there was no lotion or first aid treatment available at the finish to take the edge of the stings. Suggest you work on that for if you know bees will be an issue at future venues.
|
|
|
|
Post by thr3ee on Sept 17, 2007 17:02:15 GMT -5
I'm winning! I'm WINNING the poll! Hey...wait a second....  |
|
|
|
Post by pctrailruns on Sept 17, 2007 17:37:12 GMT -5
I was very surprised that there was no lotion or first aid treatment available at the finish to take the edge of the stings. Suggest you work on that for if you know bees will be an issue at future venues. I don't know of a bee sting lotion, but we did provide ice, Benadryl, Ibuprofen, and Neosporin. Standard treatment for bee stings: "Remove any stingers remaining in the skin (most likely from bees) immediately. Some experts recommend scraping out the stinger with a credit card. However, it is probably more important to get the stinger out as quickly as possible than to be overly concerned about how it is removed. Application of ice to the sting site may provide some mild relief. Ice may be applied for 20 minutes once every hour as needed. Cloth should be placed between the ice and skin to avoid freezing the skin. Consider taking an antihistamine such as diphenhydramine (Benadryl) for itching. Consider taking ibuprofen (Motrin) or acetaminophen (Tylenol) for pain relief as needed. Wash the sting site with soap and water. Place an antibiotic ointment on the sting site." Wendell (PCTR) |
|
|
|
Post by slappy on Sept 17, 2007 22:55:38 GMT -5
It was a beautiful, fast trail but I'm still feeling sick from all the bee stings, queasy, itchy and feverish (I counted 22 and then gave up).
Thank you to the handsome guy who stopped to untangle all the bees from my ponytail, head and running cap!!
Those bees were pissed!
Hope everyone else was luckier!
|
|
|
|
Post by rickgaston on Sept 18, 2007 0:06:12 GMT -5
22 stings!...that could make anyone sick.
Another great run. I've never been stung on a run before, I'm not surprised it happened on a PCTR run:) Something to talk about with friends.
Special kudos to Steve and Patrick. Ran with these guys for the 3rd and the 4th loop. Helped my race tremendously.
|
|
|
|
Post by leinfellner on Sept 18, 2007 0:47:56 GMT -5
Hi Rick, I saw you with Steve and Patrick coming back on the second pink.. On another note, did you mention yellow jackets at thingy Collins? Why do you think the're there? Assumptions or facts? Please clarify or I will call you every night and share mi nightmares with you - guaranteed! Bye Norbert |
|
|
|
Post by rickgaston on Sept 18, 2007 3:17:35 GMT -5
Hey Norbert,
Last year I remember running into the yellow jackets at a small bridge on the course. It was right where we met up with the marathon runners coming the other way. It was a swarm of them hanging over the bridge so there was no avoiding them and some folks got stung. I managed to get away, they got me yesterday though and on Saturday too while I was riding my bike. They like me better this year.
For Firetrails I'm thinking of packing a trash bag with a cut out for my head. That way I can run through a swarm then simply take off the bag and shake that off. I got stung in the back because I couldn't see/shake off the ones that clung to my shirt. Typing this is making my bites itch.
|
|
)
