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2008
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Location:

Erie,CO,

Member Since:

Jan 01, 2008

Gender:

Male

Goal Type:

Unknown

Running Accomplishments:

Pikes Ascent: 2:37.x

Pikes Marathon 4:32:x

Do PRs count if they are older than 10 years?

Short-Term Running Goals:

Preparing for Pikes 08

Long-Term Running Goals:

Run lots of mountains and passes, the Grand Canyon, and the Burro Race World Championships

Personal:

I have nine toes for the same reason Paul McMullen has eight

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I got out mid day for an easy jaunt on the Davidson Mesa. Later in the afternoon, I met CC for a run up Flagstaff. One of my favorite stories from last year's Pikes weekend is watching CC finish the Ascent.   I had 50 yard field side tickets to watch the Super Bowl of mountain running.   Seeing folks come up to the finish, just worked, driving to finish this thing was absolutely awesome.  Watching CC finish, considering what he had been through in the 18 months prior was pure inspiration.  I'd tell his story here but it is his story (and maybe I will if I get his permission).

This was a really slow six (I checked the distance via mapmyrun).I was thrashed, the trails were icy and muddy and I was without additional traction. CC was really kind in waiting up for me but I was in the so called "granny gear" most of the way - and I really held him up We started at Eben Fine Park, when up the Viewpoint trail, connected to the Flagstaff trail. Once we got to the top, we edged around on Boy Scout. I had never been on this trail. It was pretty icy and I flopped a couple of times, and did the skitter dance many more. I definitely want to check out this bugger this summer ... it could make for a good little repeat loop.
 
Much more I could write, but I am off to read some comic books with my son.
 

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Comments
From Jim on Thu, Feb 21, 2008 at 22:03:25

Hey George,

Is that a picture of the Pike's Peak race? an awesome trail to run, if you can handle the altitude. I see one of your long terms goals is to run the Grand Canyon. Do it, I did a double crossing last year and am doing it again this year. Fantastic experience. Reading about your running trails makes me anxious for the snow to clear out of the mountains so I can get back up there.

From George on Thu, Feb 21, 2008 at 22:07:21

Yeah - that is a picture of CC coming up into the finish of the Ascent last year.

I will look to return to the Marathon this year (I did it for the first time last year ... more details at georgezack.blogspot.com)

I do want to do the R2R2R sometime. A guy I run with here named Dave Mackey has done it a couple of times so I am hoping to hook up with him on it soon.

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