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cruzin_gramps

250 Moves, member since 24.10.2010
Male, 59
Scotts Valley, United States

I enjoy trail running and getting out to experience new trails. I continue to amaze myself on what I'm able to accomplish. Whether it's ascent, altitude or just plain distance, I'm still looking for the limit.

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21.5.2012

A nice run with a little more ascent. The altitude felt good and legs are doing better. Trail was very rocky which kept it interesting. Should be able to start building the distance back up. The trail down into Euer Valley is s...

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8 Moves
9:48 hours
3307 kcal

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30.12.2010
Trekking 2:01'24.4 Average heart rate 137 bpm, 10.97 km.
Snowshoes - half trails, half xcountry. Note to self: change interval setting to 0.2 mi for longer than 5mi. TE was 4.5 before 5 mi mark
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11.12.2011
Trail running 3:15'09.4 Average heart rate 142 bpm, 25.86 km.
Wilder Ranch Loop & Long Meadow Loop - A rather cool Sun AM workout to test the suppliments. Felt considerably better than the last time which was only an electrolyte & a little gel. Working to a 30k on Jan 22nd.
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6.8.2011
Trail running 0:53'17.4 Average heart rate 156 bpm, 6.27 km.
This is definetly the toughest run so far. It's all uphill from start to finish. My goals going in were to finish under an hour and run (jog) the entire run. So I feel good I did both. The last half mile was a mental challenge. I wasn't familiar with the course and when nearing the top I kept expecting to come up over the ridge and then enjoy a short downhill to the finish. Who ever laid out the course is sadistic as the finish was an increasing uphill climb. Even tossed the breakfast! =}
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18.6.2011
Trail running 3:05'54.4 Average heart rate 142 bpm, 24.15 km.
Had a nice run today, Henry Cowell to Wilder Ranch. My longest so far. Lot's of tourists, horses, bikers & hikers. I met the only other trail runner taking the same course but heading back, 30 miles. Very impressive! Nice conversation. Elevation change 1184 ft
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4.6.2011
Trail running 2:18'34 Average heart rate 149 bpm, 21.08 km.
Garrett joined me for my first half marathoin which turned out to be a major mud run. Heavy rain from start to finish kept the pace down. But it still feels good to have made it! Nothing feels better than crossing the finish line! Nisene Marks in the rain IS Jurasic Park. I'd definetly do this one again. Total ascent - 1840 ft. Pace - 0:10'35/mi, much better than expected. Placed 88/155, not too bad for my first and 12th most vintage runner. =}
12.5.2011
Trail running 1:44'59.5 Average heart rate 159 bpm, 15.06 km.
Elevation change - 1150 ft, total ascent - 2038 ft PR - First TE 5.0. After 7 mo training I'm feeling stronger and more confident. Learning how to relax through the pain. Posture and form are making a difference. Pace = 11:07 / mi
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15.1.2012
Trail running 2:35'39.7 Average heart rate 141 bpm, 19.96 km.
Ran the second leg of the Pacifica 30K. After breaking a hard sweat the cool temp and winds kept it very cold. The jacket came in handy. I felt much more comfortable after dialing back the H2O and gel a bit. I'll be looking at 4 hrs+ for the 30K next weekend.
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22.1.2012
Trail running 4:19'55.4 Average heart rate 155 bpm, 30.00 km.
Total ascent 4468ft. HR battery died about 30 min in. Weather was cold and wet! I seem to have an affinity for races in the rain. The course is great. Lots of technical single track with great views of the coast from Montera Peak. Downhill from Motera Pk was challenging and fun. The second loop on Hazelnut trail was a killer. I feel good having accomplished a 30k at my age and after 15 mo of running. Nice to know I can do what the Dr's said I can't! I'm still looking for the limit.

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5 days ago

You have redwoods around that area or are they farther north? NoCal is one of those places I want to come run sometime, trails are bound to be much different than Colorado.

cruzin_gramps 5 days ago

Actually just outside the front door! The hills above Santa Cruz has some great trails. Not the same as you guys have in the "hills" above Boulder. You planning to come this way? Let me know.

geoffspakes 4 days ago

It's on the planning list, but unfortunately not in the immediate future.

2.4.2012

Currently under repair for a pulled calf muscle.

8.2.2012

Glad to hear that hydration & nutrition article was helpful! Congrats on your 30K!

27.12.2011

And Merry Chrtistmas to you as well. Nice run yesterday. Best of luck on the trail de Paris!

24.12.2011

Merry Christmas!

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