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Post by belinda on Jul 4, 2007 0:38:21 GMT -5
THis will be my first time ever up in Oakland. Do you recommend any hotels near Redwood Park?
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Post by thullar on Jul 7, 2007 11:01:04 GMT -5
Depending on the level of amenities you are seeking, you have a few choices, all within about five miles. The Claremont Hotel is one of the closer ones, and certainly one of the nicer. On a more budget scale, there are a number of hotels in Emeryville, including a Four Points and a Courtyard. To get to the race from the Claremont, you would go out of the parking lot, turn left, and you're on Highway 13. Continue on Highway 13 south to the Redwood Road exit. To get there from Emeryville, get on highway 580, then 24, then 13 South.
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Post by sam on Jul 9, 2007 17:05:20 GMT -5
Belinda,
You didn't mention how far you were coming to run at Redwood. Are you from out of state, say Bellingham, WA?
There is a nice link to Lodging on the PCTR - Redwood Park site, just below the weather link. Redwood Park is just at the top of the hill above the city, 15 minutes or so from Downtown.
Sam
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Post by blagged on Jul 12, 2007 17:36:31 GMT -5
another question, is the course in shade (as in through the trees) or pretty open. I ran Santa Monica Mtn last year (2nd in the 9km) and it was nuclear hot. Never have been at my best in the heat.
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Post by pctrailruns on Jul 15, 2007 13:51:45 GMT -5
Yes, the 10 Km at Redwood Park is almost 100% shaded under a canopy of redwood trees. Just the opposite of SMM.
Wendell (PCTR)
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Post by ultragirl on Jul 15, 2007 19:01:00 GMT -5
Its a gorgous course and I look forward to running it again this year.
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Post by ashantiac on Jul 24, 2007 23:29:08 GMT -5
Hello everyone! New to the forum! It is also my first time, actually my first long, organized trail run (I only do about 4-7 miles at Rancho San Antonio for hill training.) I am either doing the 20K or the 30K depending on where I am in my marathon training. Any advice for a newbie? Are the aid stations well equipped? I plan on taking my normal stuff, clif blocks, pretzels, energy bars and water. How hilly is it ? Is it a killer course, or can it be enjoyable? Any feedback would be great! Thank you!
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Post by harrywalther on Jul 25, 2007 15:01:14 GMT -5
Hey, I bet S & W are quite busy right now, so I'll pinch hit -
I know Rancho quite well and if you're used to hill training there then Redwood should pose no problem elevation-wise. It's not a killer course by PCTR standards. Aid stations are very well equipped. You'll find everything that you listed, so go easy on what you carry.
From what I've heard it's mostly shaded and is frequently recommended as a first 'long' trail run.
caution: a 20k or 30k trail run is VERY different from a marathon training long run on flats. Since the same distance on trails will take you longer and will not beat up your joints and feet as much as running on roads you probably shouldn't count it towards a long run of the same distance as directed by your marathon training plan.
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Post by ashantiac on Jul 25, 2007 19:01:42 GMT -5
Great! Thank you very much for the reply and the words of caution. I think we are scheduled for a 30K the same weekend. We then have two weeks of shorter miles maybe 9 and 12 miles and then our 21miler. Since the 30K trail run wouldnt be the same as the 30K training run I would normally do, any suggestions on where I should stick that in. Would it be a disaster to try and do a 30K the following weekend so I have a week to pull back in preparation of my 21 miler? I guess what I am asking is if I am feeling OK to do it the following weekend, do you think it would hurt my training to cram it in as opposed to just continuing on with my training schedule as is? I have been running for about 3 years so I guess I am not a complete beginner. But any thoughts would be appreciated.
Thank you!
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Post by harrywalther on Jul 26, 2007 16:21:44 GMT -5
I don't want to get too much into what you should do without knowing you in person!
I just wanted to warn you that 30k on trails will not train / beat you up like 30k on the road. It's just different, neither better or worse.
But I would not recommend to add another 30k the next weekend if you're supposed to have an easy week before the 21m (which is probably your longest run pre-marathon) Just enjoy the trails and continue with your plan from there on.
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Post by ashantiac on Jul 27, 2007 13:36:24 GMT -5
Ok, I will just go for it. We actually have a 23 miler as well so I think I should be OK training wise since I have another longer run in there. Thanks for the info!
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Post by Jeff on Jul 31, 2007 18:43:36 GMT -5
Thanks ashantiac, I was just about to ask the same question here. I'm also marathon training, and am looking to get in a long run as well. It won't be a real training run for a flat marathon on pavement, but it won't hurt either, I guess. I'm going to be in the area and was looking for a good, long organized run to participate in, since running 20 or so miles on my own clear across the country is a bit daunting. I'm coming all the way from Massachusetts for a wedding the following weekend, and figured, why not experience the Redwoods up close and personal? Sounds like a great run, and I hate to say, I think I'm actually looking forward to this more than the wedding now! =)
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Post by Pacific Coast Trail Runs on Jul 31, 2007 20:46:29 GMT -5
Wow - it's great that so many of you will be coming to Redwood Park!! As for the aid stations, ashantiac, we typically have lots of candy (M&Ms, PayDays, Mike 'n' Ikes, etc.), cookies, pretzels, potato chips/Pringles, boiled potatoes & salt, fresh fruit, some Clif product (bars and/or Shots and/or Bloks), soda, Conquest sports drink, water, and ice. We don't stock enough Clif product for all the runners to have all day long so, with it just as with everything else, if you NEED to have it out there, we suggest that you carry it with you. Looking forward to meeting you later this month! And as for you, jgladu, it'll be great to meet you, too - and I just hope that whomever's getting married doesn't read this message board!!  Sarah (PCTR) |
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Post by leinfellner on Jul 31, 2007 21:00:27 GMT -5
This was my first Ultramarathon last year, after the consumption of three chilis between loops  (Warning: Over consumption of chili blurries your mind). Gorgeous course! I loved running under the forest canopy in the morning when it still dripped from the trees... A few hours later it was hot and all the cool and fresh moisture was gone  I'm sad I can't do it this year as I will be canoeing in the Minnesota Boundary Waters that weekend - but I'll be back at Big Basin! Norbert |
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Post by Pacific Coast Trail Runs on Jul 31, 2007 22:18:42 GMT -5
Rats, Norbert - it would be your anniversary ultra, and we would celebrate with chili (at the end) and bagels with cream cheese!!
But you will have a blast up in the Boundary Waters - it's SO beautiful - and you'll love the varied course in Big Basin. Have you ever been to that park? It's CA's oldest and the trees are literally AWESOME!!
Sarah
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(Warning: Over consumption of chili blurries your mind). Gorgeous course! I loved running under the forest canopy in the morning when it still dripped from the trees... A few hours later it was hot and all the cool and fresh moisture was gone 