You have up to 11:59 PM central daylight saving time on Sunday July 5th to register at the "early bird" prices and then all 3 races will have a price bump at...
"Endurance is not just the ability to bear a hard thing, but to turn it into glory." ~ William Barclay Mary Ann McIntire Kansas State Board of Healing Arts ...
This Thursday and Saturday look like they will be bringing some wet weather along. Will we run (are the trails open) if a storm blows in? I'd hate to drive...
"My motto is 'Be the turtle.' It's not about how fast you go - you're training for life. Just keep moving forward!" ~ Jene' Popper Hong Mary Ann McIntire ...
To Anyone Interested, It looks like I'm not going to be able to use my entry to the PCT 50. If anyone want is, let me know pronto. James T. Barker 816-835-9007...
Congrats, Ben. I just saw Fight Club last night for the first time in about a decade and started wondering, when does the Trailnerds' Project Mayhem begin? Oh...
I have already shaved my head and began building the bunks in my basement for the recruits. We will need help setting up the gardens in my back yard so that we...
I love how Google gmail puts up applicable advertisments based on key words.......... http://www.fightclubsunglasses.com/ I guess Google thinks owning the...
After attempting the run through the muck this morning I decided that my vibram five fingers classics. Even barefooting seemed to work better, it just...
"When written in Chinese, the word crisis is composed of two characters - one represents danger and the other represents opportunity." ~ John F. Kennedy Mary...
Hey All, So looks like PCT 50 miler is a no-go for me, but I have been training for a 50-miler just in case, and I'd like to use that somehow. There's an...
I'm fairly new to trail running and I don't run regularly at WyCo. However, I headed out yesterday for a little practice as I'm signed up for the run this...
Here's passing on an opportunity if you ever find yourself needing a sports message (see below). I have gone to Kent off and on for a couple of years. He has...
Have to admit, I prefer dry ground. But avoiding mud around here is tough, lots of dark soil turned up by everything from horses to runners and bikes....
adhos@...
Jul 6, 2009 3:17 pm
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Rachael, Hang in there with the mud. There is a super secret technique that Ben teaches to those who can tolerate his sense of humor on a long muddy run. ...
sophia.wharton@...
Jul 6, 2009 3:23 pm
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Rachel,  Yes, we do run on those (bridal) trails when it is that muddy. Some people can run through the mud rather quickly, too.  I won't take it as...
Thanks for all the advice. And I'm happy to keep my location anonymous as to temporarily avoid the shallow grave! I'm not afraid of getting dirty, but I was...
Sophia (AKA BBMB),  Please don't muddy the waters with a critique of my sense of humor. Keep to the subject matter: technique. Otherwise, I may have to...
Rachael, my secret technique is to do like Ben said, run through it, but there's a couple other things you can do. 1) squeeze your butt 2) lower your center of...
PS wrt to the high knees part, you will of course get tired when you've been out for a long time, but if you at least try, it'll help out. If you just try to...
Personally I like to stop, drop, and roll...wait that's if I'm on fire. For mud keep you eyes right in front of your feet, and like Nick said high knees and...
Jeff Quint
jeffq@...
Jul 6, 2009 3:58 pm
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Yikes! Not mudderation. I will behave, and simply welcome, welcome our new Mud babe Rachael.  Rachael- you have a great attitude! It is ok, to wish for...
Nick, Are we supposed to squeeze our own but or that of the runner in front of us (assuming they are of the opposite sex)? :-) Bruce Stansberry _____ From:...