My parents house is on the west side of Estes, I'll see what mom might suggest for a full day hike. We hiked Longs on a whim over 4th of July, starting at...
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David Wakefield
davidultra49
Aug 1, 2007 2:51 pm
Hey Paul, I just got back from Estes and I'd have to agree with Rick about the Twin Sisters trail which starts just east of the Lily lake trails. It only goes...
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Barefoot Rick
rroeber
Aug 1, 2007 3:03 pm
Thought this was interesting regarding Alan Smith's training (KC guy) for the Leadville 100 this year and how he has incorporated barefoot running to help him...
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Aubrey
apgc34
Aug 1, 2007 7:49 pm
Anyone have any advice for coping with the heat and humidity? I take in plenty of electrolytes and stay well hydrated, but for some reason, my body just...
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Gary Henry
gary50772
Aug 1, 2007 8:01 pm
Spend as much time in heat and humidity as you can, including running. Run slowly or walk if you have to, with all precautions -- but be in it. Acclimation is...
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Barefoot Rick Roeber
rroeber
Aug 1, 2007 8:09 pm
So true Gary! Good advice. Harry Houdini would take ice baths to rigor his body to the freezing temps of having himself submerged in a safe in the middle of...
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Kevin Pinkowski
kpinkowski
Aug 1, 2007 8:22 pm
unless you're having muscle spasms, or get real quesy, you're probably okay nutritionally. Just push through it, and learn to embrace the sweat. I don't know...
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Aubrey
apgc34
Aug 1, 2007 8:23 pm
Would you honestly attempt Badwater without shoes? I can't fathom it, but nothing is impossible! ... freezing temps of having himself submerged in a safe in...
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Aubrey
apgc34
Aug 1, 2007 8:25 pm
So basically drive around without the AC on and hang out on the front porch. (sigh). :) Maybe some steep uphill walks in the heat will help. ... running. Run...
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Cheri
triladycheri
Aug 1, 2007 8:28 pm
I usually run in the afternoons just so I'm acclimated to the heat and humidity. Or at least I like to think I'm a little more acclimated than if I always ran...
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Barefoot Rick
rroeber
Aug 1, 2007 8:30 pm
A few years ago, I wouldn't have dreamed of running a 40 miler barefoot, but it happened. Then again, 135 miles is a whole bunch more than 40! But, I do enjoy...
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Dave Rowell
rowell1215
Aug 1, 2007 8:30 pm
ditto here - and thus this year I opted to cut most of my summer running and am just looking to the fall to build up miles again. If I cold make my body more...
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Aubrey
apgc34
Aug 1, 2007 8:34 pm
Perhaps study up on Indian coal walkers? Like just about everything else, its got to be a mind over matter thing. ... about ... work ... fathom ... middle ... ...
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Cheri
triladycheri
Aug 1, 2007 8:40 pm
Actually there's something to that. I'm sitting here at work in long pants and a sweater because the thermostat is set at 75 degrees so I'm FREEZING! I was...
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Aubrey
apgc34
Aug 1, 2007 8:48 pm
Must be...I think the heat is okay. I have lived in some hot places. But I think its the humidity I really need to acclimate to. I can handle one or the other,...
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Ben Holmes
badbendrs
Aug 1, 2007 8:48 pm
My advice: Gradually build up your tolerance for running in hot/humid weather. It takes 10 to 14 days to acclimate (as much as your body will acclimate). You...
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Aubrey
apgc34
Aug 1, 2007 8:55 pm
Excellent! Thanks, Ben. Basically the problem is beginning to come up recently since I always run at 4:30 or 5:30 in the morning...as my runs get longer, the...
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jeffq@...
Aug 1, 2007 9:49 pm
I've been to Badwater twice to crew for Karl. The air temperature is close to 130 degrees, the ground temperature is about 200 degrees! Shoes have melted out ...
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B
bfreetime
Aug 2, 2007 1:10 am
Just a little more description on a few hikes my parents have done. (Not at trail nerd speed, but a good walking pace as they spend half their time in the...
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Barefoot Rick Roeber
rroeber
Aug 2, 2007 1:34 am
I concur about Mill Lake. When I climbed McHenry's Peak a few years ago, it is a beautiful spot headed up Glacier Gorge. (When I did Chief's Head, I came from...
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Paul Sidwell
run_n_paul
Aug 2, 2007 4:18 pm
Thanks everyone for the great info. I'm still employed. We'll see about that after he gets back, though. See ya out on the trails...
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Paul Sidwell
run_n_paul
Aug 2, 2007 4:18 pm
Ever try sleeping in a sauna? Just a thought.......
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Aubrey
apgc34
Aug 2, 2007 4:32 pm
After a long talk with my very level headed better half last night, I decided that since I am not running in any hot weather races, why bother with trying to...
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Ben Holmes
badbendrs
Aug 2, 2007 7:24 pm
Remember, tonight we're running at Wyco, Saturday we're running long on at Wyco, and there's a little 5K on Sunday at Shawnee Mission Park. If anyone wants to...
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Ben Holmes
badbendrs
Aug 3, 2007 3:28 pm
I posted a race report to my blog. If you want inspiration to do a 50-miler ( or a 50K ), just check-out some of the photos that I took while on the course. ...
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Jeff Quint
jeffq@...
Aug 3, 2007 4:42 pm
Great race report. Some of those pictures belong in a frame and on a wall! I take it you are healing well from your bout with acute gravitational influx? A...
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kctrailrunning@yahoog...
Aug 4, 2007 12:56 am
Reminder from: kctrailrunning Yahoo! Group http://groups.yahoo.com/group/kctrailrunning/cal Psycho Night 10K Trail Run *NIGHT RUN* Friday August 10, 2007 8:00...
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Cheri
triladycheri
Aug 4, 2007 1:14 am
Okay Ben, how do I sign up for the Psycho Night and pay $10? I logged into Active.com one way and it said $12 and when I logged in a different way it said $15....
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Ben Holmes
badbendrs
Aug 4, 2007 3:01 am
Typo. Sorry. Cheri <csutton1@...> wrote: Okay Ben, how do I sign up for the Psycho Night and pay $10? I logged into Active.com one way and it...
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Barefoot Rick
rroeber
Aug 4, 2007 7:49 pm
The Bare Soul A Plea for Rescue - August 5, 2007 When I put the "plug in the jug" more than 15 years ago, I finally had the opportunity to start growing up! I...
