Sunday, one more time
Posted by Brad in Training on 15. Jun, 2008 | 0 Comments
In the spirit of trying to establish a training rhythm, I followed through on my declaration that I’d hit the trail one more time today. Though it was still hot, I decided if I didn’t go around 5pm I probably wouldn’t go at all.
Morning 1 mile repeats
Posted by Brad in Training on 15. Jun, 2008 | 0 Comments
Something’s up with the Riverparks trail so my usual route from 41st to 71st and back is all screwed up. The parking lot at 41st and Riverside is in fact completely blocked off. All this is for good measure, though, as the area from 31st to 48th is getting a revamp.
Rocky Hill Ranch 50K
Posted by Brad in Race reports on 20. Apr, 2008 | 1 Comment
Highlights Fantastic soft-pine covered single track throughout most of course (just overlook the big rocky climbs at the beginning!) Well stocked and staffed aid stations at 5-mile intervals on 15.5 mile loop (you’ll meet veterans who know how to help, encourage, and be sure you’re doing things right) Easy 45-minute drive from Austin’s airport makes [...]
Lake McMurtry 25K
Posted by Brad in Race reports on 13. Apr, 2008 | 1 Comment
Highlights Exquisitely planned route with aid stations every 2 miles or so (no need even for a hand bottle) Trail markers every quarter-mile! Mostly single track, occasional jaunt through a field, a little bit of asphalt–almost entirely runnable Opportunities for improvement Start time was pushed back 30 minutes but I had no idea until I [...]
Getting back on the trails
Posted by Brad in Gear, Planning on 20. Mar, 2008 | 0 Comments
It has literally been ages since my last run. I think it might have been all the way back in October when I decided to stop running Palo Duro after my second loop. My base mileage wasn’t good then and it’s even worse now. Of course, it wasn’t so hot when I ran Lean Horse [...]
Rockledge Rumble photos
Posted by Brad in Volunteering on 02. Dec, 2007 | 0 Comments
I was at the start/finish area for most of the Rockledge Rumble. I snapped photos of every runner I was able to in each of the three races. I have removed the photos because of the amount of storage space required. If you’re interested in seeing some of the pictures, please email me and we’ll [...]
Capt’n Karl’s night run
Posted by Brad in Race reports on 04. Jul, 2007 | 0 Comments
I went into this racing thinking it would be good to aim for 30+ miles but not knowing how far I would make it. I wasn’t familiar with the trails or really racing at night. I’ve done plenty of training runs before sunrise up at the Northshore trail, but have not done a race that [...]
