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Post by mweston on Oct 18, 2009 1:51:43 GMT -5
For whatever it's worth, I did the 12 hour last year and concluded that there was enough gravel that I wished I had had gaiters. I bought some shortly afterwards and have worn them to all long events since. Just because it's flat doesn't mean you won't get stuff in your shoes.
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Post by mweston on Oct 22, 2009 15:26:10 GMT -5
The lap distance is listed as 1.061 miles. Last year it was listed as 1.067 miles, and in fact a few days ago I saw both numbers on the web site. This will only make a difference of a few tenths overall, but with the old number you only needed 94 laps for 100 miles, and now you need 95. Where did the 32 feet go?  |
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Post by leinfellner on Oct 22, 2009 22:25:24 GMT -5
I assume they figured that the skills of runners improved over the years, such that, at curves, their finesse in taking corners affects the result even among runners of the same performance. In all fixed time events, and especially at SF One Day, the cornering technique is one of the decisive factors. You can easily get 32 feet out of it.
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Post by Pacific Coast Trail Runs on Oct 23, 2009 10:30:46 GMT -5
We certified the course with USATF this year. The 1.061 is the shortest possible route, including cutting across the grass on the West side. Wendell (PCTR)
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Post by Alaskan Assassin on Oct 23, 2009 11:54:10 GMT -5
I am sure when it is dark and late at night you will be able to find some part of the course to cut even further. If I were running it I could easily add a couple of miles to my overall distance by the end of the race. Just wear all black and blend into the night. =)
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Post by mweston on Oct 23, 2009 16:28:02 GMT -5
I have no plans for illegally cutting any corners, but perhaps there is a reason that last year's shirt is all black?
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Post by Pacific Coast Trail Runs on Oct 23, 2009 23:42:34 GMT -5
More likely, a reason that this year's shirt isn't. |
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