tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-46952954350664273592024-03-13T07:36:01.674-07:00Before The DelugeScotty Railton: On Trail
In The Pacific NorthwestScottyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15346029004509730578noreply@blogger.comBlogger491125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4695295435066427359.post-39097896763340896162023-10-07T20:00:00.001-07:002023-10-07T20:00:13.442-07:00Baker Lake 50k<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXSa00pqlCSnVOto5AeifCOPF-nsuMrpXbYpcWrfGjU7q8CNuI8bNLmkFzHlONjFEN6AsPFvtQ0nebpz_5lrdQNUOU6TEym6NSi5X49XMllQHE23it70zAi8MLe6UPmuIuEppvVa4N7xhXq2qWwRqyaLxxJli6K4Vhkt2IoXKQ0HD1kzHN5y6_qKpKrm1o/s4032/IMG_4909.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXSa00pqlCSnVOto5AeifCOPF-nsuMrpXbYpcWrfGjU7q8CNuI8bNLmkFzHlONjFEN6AsPFvtQ0nebpz_5lrdQNUOU6TEym6NSi5X49XMllQHE23it70zAi8MLe6UPmuIuEppvVa4N7xhXq2qWwRqyaLxxJli6K4Vhkt2IoXKQ0HD1kzHN5y6_qKpKrm1o/w400-h300/IMG_4909.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I finished my 20th Baker Lake 50k in a row today. I'm pretty happy about that, and I'll wait and see how things go, but this may be the end of the streak. Or, I may switch down to the 25k next year. I don't know, but the 50k distance was a bit much for me today, aside from the finish.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The weather was great, as the pictures here show. The course is terrific, and it was dry, although the bridges were a bit slippery. A few mosquitoes later in the day.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I never felt right. I've been active, but I haven't really been doing marathon or ultra training. I basically ran a bit over 4 hours going out, and over five hours coming back. I walked a whole lot on the way back. My left hamstring started cramping, and so I had to be cautious, since that was happening about within the first hour of the return.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I've had a few streaks over the years. I ran something like 15 Seattle Marathons in a row, a Thanksgiving weekend tradition for a long time. Today's finish banks another year with at least one ultra or marathon. That goes back to 2001, I think.I used to have a list. But Baker Lake has been a fall routine for me. It's a wonderful race and I fully expect to be back, for at least one of the distances. Always my favorite.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjF5ZVF21uY88TjBOhLl3uvrcpU9Cy92YhVBA0nJ2likllnbvdGzymld61btgZ0SKFPpCqscIajiBqAfgdoPd1ZUZRI-pZyYwDrtMDCph4eBMcg1942OqhWxSDEUqmW9QUmsHxbg_4c-m11rR9Zt2ahFTZvexTCvurKXMF2zqt_ueHtw-_0gOXbmxc0nkfO/s4032/IMG_4904.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjF5ZVF21uY88TjBOhLl3uvrcpU9Cy92YhVBA0nJ2likllnbvdGzymld61btgZ0SKFPpCqscIajiBqAfgdoPd1ZUZRI-pZyYwDrtMDCph4eBMcg1942OqhWxSDEUqmW9QUmsHxbg_4c-m11rR9Zt2ahFTZvexTCvurKXMF2zqt_ueHtw-_0gOXbmxc0nkfO/w300-h400/IMG_4904.jpeg" width="300" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJPreJqY4RNrH-WcRR1DeweNbBp7xAq30DGWF2C0hyOglE7oGfXyEm8gqgOAMm3pr-t1o4QXacQS_RImDQrn5dMZTZA_Mo5oTFq4JTCWCiyMGfc7v-3Jo9nbof201durKjhWUfkXpkBTWjcv2hJaMY1Lbm8vPGrObdrxGPK80VrZJBKIP44Ts0AQ49gAd6/s4032/IMG_4908.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJPreJqY4RNrH-WcRR1DeweNbBp7xAq30DGWF2C0hyOglE7oGfXyEm8gqgOAMm3pr-t1o4QXacQS_RImDQrn5dMZTZA_Mo5oTFq4JTCWCiyMGfc7v-3Jo9nbof201durKjhWUfkXpkBTWjcv2hJaMY1Lbm8vPGrObdrxGPK80VrZJBKIP44Ts0AQ49gAd6/w400-h300/IMG_4908.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNbCZ8JwocKpiFvnzBWtu4lhTe09Ys10xMIRhCnbYanB6MGSBwuJgYBWkD-UsAMNyJKSjYTYBTmGFFgb1wQ1gAgmOVLW6VUpwczsqMd13G_-E8X6ZlJ8P3WDHGVwdbEKJhUc-mpqx5N108uqWKbi9g_1Y_N8zptOX5yV5MF-V7W6JpMTM8UD_tyIbyOXUL/s4032/IMG_4923.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNbCZ8JwocKpiFvnzBWtu4lhTe09Ys10xMIRhCnbYanB6MGSBwuJgYBWkD-UsAMNyJKSjYTYBTmGFFgb1wQ1gAgmOVLW6VUpwczsqMd13G_-E8X6ZlJ8P3WDHGVwdbEKJhUc-mpqx5N108uqWKbi9g_1Y_N8zptOX5yV5MF-V7W6JpMTM8UD_tyIbyOXUL/w400-h300/IMG_4923.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8C0zAxmdglEdIqGDATS0iQJk-iLVnYMt9TZIGjkp1fCg5fKz5Rw7RCyHCPKHkBtPw_xRrKGkviqw9gP4xi2WyumBBiOeIo3nf7IkujUtKn2Kx0blG2mDe0bxFcbwSYaT-oJl28LGbMHZxaF73mjJAyKr6d545JIFKxARptKetcOuPwk74kHNPCkuS1wpz/s4032/IMG_4935.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8C0zAxmdglEdIqGDATS0iQJk-iLVnYMt9TZIGjkp1fCg5fKz5Rw7RCyHCPKHkBtPw_xRrKGkviqw9gP4xi2WyumBBiOeIo3nf7IkujUtKn2Kx0blG2mDe0bxFcbwSYaT-oJl28LGbMHZxaF73mjJAyKr6d545JIFKxARptKetcOuPwk74kHNPCkuS1wpz/w400-h300/IMG_4935.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><br /> <p></p>Scottyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15346029004509730578noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4695295435066427359.post-71598094478172516662023-10-02T20:20:00.002-07:002023-10-02T20:20:33.579-07:00Skagit Flats<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdIJyfnZRZquR99llV56TZkWAeK_-5Pw9k11YGunUCr_hFZq2ReEyJZExbPY8WoHYsdY8rEWhIgIzxDjuPnKiqNO__HSmEh1y7SujD-8IrXluKppmsxIYCp82_f-whbVP6lGEzX8JPnx0KnWFnyKRZ6SrEVh_8ukJCNWjvRSfpX4MR0AoQUTj-iivA7njD/s4032/IMG_4886.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdIJyfnZRZquR99llV56TZkWAeK_-5Pw9k11YGunUCr_hFZq2ReEyJZExbPY8WoHYsdY8rEWhIgIzxDjuPnKiqNO__HSmEh1y7SujD-8IrXluKppmsxIYCp82_f-whbVP6lGEzX8JPnx0KnWFnyKRZ6SrEVh_8ukJCNWjvRSfpX4MR0AoQUTj-iivA7njD/w400-h300/IMG_4886.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><br />I volunteered Sunday at the Skagit Flats races. My job was to monitor the half marathon turnaround. I guarded this cone with all due diligence. Honestly, watching the runners run around the cone, I felt like I wanted to be out there running too. We had good weather and a good turnout--lots to be happy about.<div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh83XGo041HL2b0hPAGGXrE7W9vMw67CNzIopEqD66Fji6peRBw0MuGrSwPl8FWOZBoB8kRLuDz-Bz30YE-36UPvbacQuAkTRYJ8yNIq9FaEieOY8NAU8cEnsMyRIbjUVmMEOj1K3Zx2bVprRLU1_upjc6qKDNf1jpL3lhMxMBlvLiKH6hS-pzZyzq4rO4s/s4032/IMG_4881.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh83XGo041HL2b0hPAGGXrE7W9vMw67CNzIopEqD66Fji6peRBw0MuGrSwPl8FWOZBoB8kRLuDz-Bz30YE-36UPvbacQuAkTRYJ8yNIq9FaEieOY8NAU8cEnsMyRIbjUVmMEOj1K3Zx2bVprRLU1_upjc6qKDNf1jpL3lhMxMBlvLiKH6hS-pzZyzq4rO4s/w300-h400/IMG_4881.jpeg" width="300" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgac0XKwDDib8M3noFNQwYWfSbmOLQJxwhYRx9Xxq-iLb_jexahALqNz8jyLZIZJgtV1Xta6Xy5KKxB7vDU5evgTZRMJgJyr9IQ10oT6YAh3JniSMn2dqaQ9ZTIq5pEMEgoOJEqvJG3ojHbV5yHfDkhisQuVW_d3srkaMpoRotXLdW80hFsRAyREAOFen6v/s4032/IMG_4883.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgac0XKwDDib8M3noFNQwYWfSbmOLQJxwhYRx9Xxq-iLb_jexahALqNz8jyLZIZJgtV1Xta6Xy5KKxB7vDU5evgTZRMJgJyr9IQ10oT6YAh3JniSMn2dqaQ9ZTIq5pEMEgoOJEqvJG3ojHbV5yHfDkhisQuVW_d3srkaMpoRotXLdW80hFsRAyREAOFen6v/w400-h300/IMG_4883.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p></div>Scottyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15346029004509730578noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4695295435066427359.post-77727965572215778942023-09-10T11:49:00.000-07:002023-09-10T11:49:07.151-07:00Cutthroat Classic<p> Glad to get out, get east, and run the Cutthroat Classic again. Ran the event with three family members, which made it particularly special. Crossed the finish line together with Dan, near the back of the pack. Camped out the night before at Lone Fir Campground. Highway 20 was open--it's been shut much of the summer-- but near Blue Lake you can see trees smoking and active fire from the road. </p>Scottyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15346029004509730578noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4695295435066427359.post-6952276520671448582023-07-28T12:53:00.003-07:002023-07-28T12:53:32.706-07:00Little Bear - Cascade Crest 100<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFDVH0TI2k5Mvlt2qPmtXUqV1WNw-bcF-lbMtghXVZcqU36CNf-uAGf1op6fiBsbJugYUFy383C0wW09YgFp-uxs2SWgrlbhOUBRZ7UJAOMmqOrjzEZbFuatubj8bI6OKhtq9PfppRUkPTR6DjWti_3oDEaESncM6qOwxg96ZA-1KgzHy6KpHJC_iNZVIf/s4032/IMG_4187.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFDVH0TI2k5Mvlt2qPmtXUqV1WNw-bcF-lbMtghXVZcqU36CNf-uAGf1op6fiBsbJugYUFy383C0wW09YgFp-uxs2SWgrlbhOUBRZ7UJAOMmqOrjzEZbFuatubj8bI6OKhtq9PfppRUkPTR6DjWti_3oDEaESncM6qOwxg96ZA-1KgzHy6KpHJC_iNZVIf/w300-h400/IMG_4187.jpeg" width="300" /></a></div><p>Last week I had the pleasure of once again visiting and volunteering at Cascade Crest 100. I helped out at the Little Bear Aid Station with BJ, Rich, and many other friends, some new, some old. The aid station was at Mile 16 or so. The weather was warm to hot, but not so much at the aid station itself. BJ made some great signs coming into the aid station. </p><p>The drive to Little Bear is a bit of a beast, out past Stampede Pass and lots of rugged forest roads. Glad to catch a ride with Chris and Suze--good times. A bit of mountain time felt like one extended exhale. Many laughs, too.</p><p>Props to all those who carried up the water to Little Bear on the day before. This is no small task--steep hill, worthy of tall trees, tough trails.</p><p>I got up and out the door from Mount Vernon at 4:30 AM, so I could meet at the start of the race. I got to see many old friends. This is a good place. It's a little harder to get up there with the Friday start, but I marked this day off on the calendar for some time.</p><p>After the aid station closed down, got to hang out a bit longer. Then I closed out the day with a drive further east to Thorp for some peaches and eastern WA fruit, and then the evening drive home.</p><p>A bit of a photo dump here...</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguE1VqK1XSnSMJIuJNLGuhkXH0UOtKiyKuQh_zxv1sQ-Bf9GAjZ-GBelF7WmpU3fZNCClJ3AyE2bMGM8bsojAmtgYOt6tVRIBqn9E-dUcybnkFuAO5zWK4iYy4Mzwbggyo5AAuNn6gs22-1hyBSsX0LhRVDXgKTdDyk9lr_aIi6XYVo9RvL_w8WrUI9bRC/s4032/IMG_4139.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguE1VqK1XSnSMJIuJNLGuhkXH0UOtKiyKuQh_zxv1sQ-Bf9GAjZ-GBelF7WmpU3fZNCClJ3AyE2bMGM8bsojAmtgYOt6tVRIBqn9E-dUcybnkFuAO5zWK4iYy4Mzwbggyo5AAuNn6gs22-1hyBSsX0LhRVDXgKTdDyk9lr_aIi6XYVo9RvL_w8WrUI9bRC/w400-h300/IMG_4139.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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My finish time was around 57 minutes for the 5.17 mile course. It was hot and I was very slow, as I just came off of COVID for the first time a week or two before. I felt it as I tried to shuffle through the loop. Glad to be able to run and be out there, nonetheless. Many of the usual suspects were there, and it was good to say hello to all before the race. After the race, I beelined for the car, home, and a movie on the couch.</p><p>I'm off pace this year for my once a month average. It seems like there are less 10ks around, and with the price of gas and other family and work duties, I'm not quite as anxious to find a line to toe. I do have a few things I'm signed up for in the months ahead. I'm also doing the GVRAT virtual run again, but I'm about 70 miles behind schedule as I write, due to travel and being sick in June. I'm not quire ready to throw in the towel though, and I can use the steady training.</p>Scottyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15346029004509730578noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4695295435066427359.post-69053663668622443242023-02-27T20:54:00.001-08:002023-02-27T20:54:08.739-08:00Rock and Roll Half Marathon - Las Vegas<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5Ald0oP9OMZx8KHYT6WArXXgS4qIJp5tjKgKhPhxIP81PY2JNHn88guNc3-P7Qgk44BOABY0fnvazdY12UplDxTFDn2gth2iCQWR9JFBEH7c9b8d8SBJ09YkfD7oyxwAQZJSww8Mbv4otN_Aph0hszKVZMrRCPtgZFzHTTlnvAoTEU7PabJo7l-1RdQ/s4032/IMG_3056.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5Ald0oP9OMZx8KHYT6WArXXgS4qIJp5tjKgKhPhxIP81PY2JNHn88guNc3-P7Qgk44BOABY0fnvazdY12UplDxTFDn2gth2iCQWR9JFBEH7c9b8d8SBJ09YkfD7oyxwAQZJSww8Mbv4otN_Aph0hszKVZMrRCPtgZFzHTTlnvAoTEU7PabJo7l-1RdQ/w300-h400/IMG_3056.jpeg" width="300" /></a></div><p>We went back to Vegas. A great weekend of work and play, with the Rock and Roll Half Marathon closing things out for me.</p><p>I took a bunch of pictures and just enjoyed the course. The music was fun, with bands and DJs mixing it up, mostly with classic rock sounds. Many of the usual race course anthems-- I think I heard TNT by ACDC three times. The picture above was at a place flagged as the "World's Largest Selfie", where they project your image onto the Resorts World hotel. Pretty cool. Then below are pics of a Blue Man and me and the mascot for the Vegas NHL team.</p><p>This race is a bit of a pain to get to the start, with a corral system and about a 1.5 hour wait. Not as bad as New York, I suppose. But the runners were reasonably spread out. The race starts in the late afternoon, and the course turns to dark, with the huge bulletin boards of the Las Vegas Strip. It's pretty cool. The course is well supported and I've really enjoyed it these past two years. </p><p>Afterwards, it was a long walk back to the Luxor (Pyramid hotel), where we stayed, but that was just an opportunity to check out some of the stores and food options along the way.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRXlEsZtzrQHRk3nsnCpKMpwYJu5Dw1YC1ithQUryr_LWe5-mlgTdAJn8w3byNb4LmytUHulp3CRP5mn1ig5WOztyAIIHEv2FeOIW3gKWS2NrGMv_qZJYXSw3hBDYTKZUihX4m6iX_PR79qkiCJiSd3yHVzFyRGl5MzeB1SmLu7wI0m56ekxPDj6LHYw/s4032/IMG_3015.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRXlEsZtzrQHRk3nsnCpKMpwYJu5Dw1YC1ithQUryr_LWe5-mlgTdAJn8w3byNb4LmytUHulp3CRP5mn1ig5WOztyAIIHEv2FeOIW3gKWS2NrGMv_qZJYXSw3hBDYTKZUihX4m6iX_PR79qkiCJiSd3yHVzFyRGl5MzeB1SmLu7wI0m56ekxPDj6LHYw/w400-h300/IMG_3015.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5QvlERLp5tR1fl_kj7YFy_V05XYlZk63nmWRPoSy9TJREOtOd4fs8OJg7phh45zdaLsUphr6ktMHWSmi3wBZHECSlD5kQUtnypt8fCjc2cQGlGpMkscGFEIld95ZMwiQxpd-jA4hNbnQYrcbEifqi6v4vh8vDMVtptbEgvJfFVVjpZhLprZy3Xj_vDw/w400-h300/A330D394-D9AF-44FC-AAD1-89FB520A0DF2.heic" width="400" /></a><br /><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-size: medium;">It was great to have a second go at this spectacle of a race. The Marathon itself had a bit of a renaissance, after the Covid years, shall I call them. I was glad to be one of the 50,000 ants, weaving through the streets, to that Central Park finish. <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-size: medium;"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoListParagraph" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -0.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]-->2.<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span><!--[endif]-->Honolulu Marathon<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-size: medium;"><o:p> </o:p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3UxAyyLr4AoT45J4w41QtecW8Zy4ivY2kptSUFOf0DAVcerBiUPNLGwF4x0YndVWo9aVo70lgkJQ4BJbtIyVWmEJdQBJjcRHYchUI2uYzxMh_LfokQ-qtAjK6I9_82Eq7_U3pmeS3SfREV3jnZdolPINrhhR1H1xVe0u-l3wFUiBFtwjqPfe2Gog40Q/s4032/1B2792A1-3523-4B35-AED1-E98A38B58569.heic" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3UxAyyLr4AoT45J4w41QtecW8Zy4ivY2kptSUFOf0DAVcerBiUPNLGwF4x0YndVWo9aVo70lgkJQ4BJbtIyVWmEJdQBJjcRHYchUI2uYzxMh_LfokQ-qtAjK6I9_82Eq7_U3pmeS3SfREV3jnZdolPINrhhR1H1xVe0u-l3wFUiBFtwjqPfe2Gog40Q/w400-h300/1B2792A1-3523-4B35-AED1-E98A38B58569.heic" width="400" /></a></div><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-size: medium;">Aloha in December! This marathon was different than any I’ve ever done. It’s a big city one, with 30,000 runners or so. But half of them are walkers! And it started in the dark at 5 AM, and then it got hot when the sun came up. But we had pretty kind weather, considering. Pretty cool to walk to the shuttle to the start from the condo, and then walk to the condo from the finish line. And then Oahu, Waikiki, and the so much aloha!<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-size: medium;"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoListParagraph" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -0.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]-->3.<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span><!--[endif]-->Desolation Peak, North Cascades National Park<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-size: medium;"><o:p> </o:p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfOYNPFzXoFQmn2kPRourVfTKdI8za95FpgHFZ7ILk8arbRyk7lz8tKuiFHYGLlaH87tpeVHZTJYWzDdPFmoA0wXkXYS_O5QfPjXCBunI1y6GTjX1u-UJD5g0lelXnZ-0JIx8tpscN18vJPrZ3qfp-AIs-kQJ-wFF7JpeU9QAKW5EZUNeIHyJkvsryZA/s4032/581A2BAA-F6B4-44AF-9E2F-22573DAEA0AE.heic" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfOYNPFzXoFQmn2kPRourVfTKdI8za95FpgHFZ7ILk8arbRyk7lz8tKuiFHYGLlaH87tpeVHZTJYWzDdPFmoA0wXkXYS_O5QfPjXCBunI1y6GTjX1u-UJD5g0lelXnZ-0JIx8tpscN18vJPrZ3qfp-AIs-kQJ-wFF7JpeU9QAKW5EZUNeIHyJkvsryZA/w400-h300/581A2BAA-F6B4-44AF-9E2F-22573DAEA0AE.heic" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLhiyti4Jf41YoswauvTClrUjpu1N03og2eNc0a4dPHAVQ7hwItPJMO_fyUpIo7tIYZXxGlgiiQULMii8u-KgL9bm1qsptc9lN09AeS0c7GhsMZIZ-2zmrDTPpgmBhYK3A03N-Aja7Eu4R8CKR0FVb5WeEfXPuyMzemcYKVsnXMYUhC9VHNZVq67VvqA/s4032/738F2220-5B59-4EA5-9C49-FE79B5C0FF5E.heic" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLhiyti4Jf41YoswauvTClrUjpu1N03og2eNc0a4dPHAVQ7hwItPJMO_fyUpIo7tIYZXxGlgiiQULMii8u-KgL9bm1qsptc9lN09AeS0c7GhsMZIZ-2zmrDTPpgmBhYK3A03N-Aja7Eu4R8CKR0FVb5WeEfXPuyMzemcYKVsnXMYUhC9VHNZVq67VvqA/w400-h300/738F2220-5B59-4EA5-9C49-FE79B5C0FF5E.heic" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEio0HjKis_6JFELmpqmwFQeKexBkjRi4FCSi1Anq_iP-Y0GGnh-U56bHkJutjk54H7ksH1kxuAedmaKjGTHHAkmlgskgxl6pGj_6TxIYqhudBWQRK9CYivlaBMlO-uismpaiPGDVoz-WFhGRwPTdRxICDtGUHQdmiU4TjvcoL8U5gp9vq8urmKsEgw1Yw/s4032/E3C61558-51AA-4FC0-9F5B-69DF342B306A.heic" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEio0HjKis_6JFELmpqmwFQeKexBkjRi4FCSi1Anq_iP-Y0GGnh-U56bHkJutjk54H7ksH1kxuAedmaKjGTHHAkmlgskgxl6pGj_6TxIYqhudBWQRK9CYivlaBMlO-uismpaiPGDVoz-WFhGRwPTdRxICDtGUHQdmiU4TjvcoL8U5gp9vq8urmKsEgw1Yw/w400-h300/E3C61558-51AA-4FC0-9F5B-69DF342B306A.heic" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-size: medium;">Mike and I knocked this one off my bucket list, and it was long overdue. I’ve wanted to go here since forever, but never ordered up the water taxi or did the long hike…until this summer. It turned out to be pretty easy to arrange, but the hike was a bit grueling in the heat. The views were everything. And nice to meet the lookout ranger.</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-size: medium;"><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-size: medium;"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoListParagraph" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -0.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]-->4.<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span><!--[endif]-->Couer D’Alene Marathon<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-size: medium;"><o:p> </o:p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaet28uWrjd8llfNgQpAsit7iww1a8ySq3u7PsPrdROlrgE4DY-PjoqtU4i2OGNTqaJHeoZI2b4dMhdYqtqsRaLi79Bd83RGUcsQEgX_5GYlou2QRu0ly7-dnRqM4Acapd9bfMBpGDrX6elJvUGWl5WSFCysnOcxWeXi5foSm_xsX9RkDsQ-pcsoRhwA/s4032/5B99CD26-0BAE-4000-8369-0EBEA5C5A192.heic" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaet28uWrjd8llfNgQpAsit7iww1a8ySq3u7PsPrdROlrgE4DY-PjoqtU4i2OGNTqaJHeoZI2b4dMhdYqtqsRaLi79Bd83RGUcsQEgX_5GYlou2QRu0ly7-dnRqM4Acapd9bfMBpGDrX6elJvUGWl5WSFCysnOcxWeXi5foSm_xsX9RkDsQ-pcsoRhwA/w400-h300/5B99CD26-0BAE-4000-8369-0EBEA5C5A192.heic" width="400" /></a></div><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-size: medium;">My first ever DNF at a marathon. I did not feel good at the start or at mile 16, when it was easy to pull out. Parts of the course were pretty, but the big joy was hanging with friends over that way and catching Bob Dylan live the night before in Spokane.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-size: medium;"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoListParagraph" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -0.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]-->5.<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span><!--[endif]-->Skagit Flats Marathon<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-size: medium;"><o:p> </o:p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtXXI0Os1OC5xYV1dG9iDbXdwetz82IbLaS7WXi_q8b-wwmGZfQsV6hIh-w5PHV2ml2o4KB3KwneXW0nG2fEudlXr9UBCbImmvL6MVJ6w5GMgcocrL5LpAxAQ_03ksBQiiNnexp7NBnzbZrTkzbWlRnsKFT3umkyM8iJTP5rrZGz2WbQD_5zrlD1zQqQ/s4032/2E1C2D4F-0198-40E9-B8FE-19A45C967489.heic" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtXXI0Os1OC5xYV1dG9iDbXdwetz82IbLaS7WXi_q8b-wwmGZfQsV6hIh-w5PHV2ml2o4KB3KwneXW0nG2fEudlXr9UBCbImmvL6MVJ6w5GMgcocrL5LpAxAQ_03ksBQiiNnexp7NBnzbZrTkzbWlRnsKFT3umkyM8iJTP5rrZGz2WbQD_5zrlD1zQqQ/w400-h300/2E1C2D4F-0198-40E9-B8FE-19A45C967489.heic" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-size: medium;">I’ve done the half marathon many times, a favorite, and volunteered many times, but this was only my second time doing the full. It was very smoky, making it a hard day. But this is Skagit, and so there were views of farms, Mount Baker, folks fishing the Samish River, and friend sightings.</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-size: medium;"><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-size: medium;"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoListParagraph" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -0.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]-->6.<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span><!--[endif]-->Las Vegas Rock and Roll Half Marathon <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-size: medium;"><o:p> </o:p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-D5ErfZVwsO4gOjpkSGGgokrEz66tfOjsbzZN1NQ1I10igv4w3PP_JsCu6NcDa7vECB3N6qdABIf_v0OEe88sp_US_hz8tJySnpZE24YLmjnH7WtU0OP5mBLsLUQ9tIcYkvZ7Em-ZyF2DhddMjctR62bMw9CqBGUONwPqGRoHXJMSk6FvGTGPR7qz1w/s4032/4D7E59D5-52B0-4A14-A14F-A71BDB7499B4.heic" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-D5ErfZVwsO4gOjpkSGGgokrEz66tfOjsbzZN1NQ1I10igv4w3PP_JsCu6NcDa7vECB3N6qdABIf_v0OEe88sp_US_hz8tJySnpZE24YLmjnH7WtU0OP5mBLsLUQ9tIcYkvZ7Em-ZyF2DhddMjctR62bMw9CqBGUONwPqGRoHXJMSk6FvGTGPR7qz1w/w400-h300/4D7E59D5-52B0-4A14-A14F-A71BDB7499B4.heic" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjPeShl9Fa-hMVdiA_9XHyjiaQngU7f0c1-A5G_oG3SJ8yiZZXMlxST4cbY8iEGPEWOTpBwV3JD0lyNricXpwl7hy35diSXBio_-ulku-10qZ3qnWLLOF9ZtjUdcZT0PyI1VcdkPgs8l_sw_LJvK9O958l7bIZkbddKt1_YQRTwNAFUfQxgV1HJztwAQ/s4032/84A731BF-F598-4B99-BEAD-35FE0D035342.heic" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjPeShl9Fa-hMVdiA_9XHyjiaQngU7f0c1-A5G_oG3SJ8yiZZXMlxST4cbY8iEGPEWOTpBwV3JD0lyNricXpwl7hy35diSXBio_-ulku-10qZ3qnWLLOF9ZtjUdcZT0PyI1VcdkPgs8l_sw_LJvK9O958l7bIZkbddKt1_YQRTwNAFUfQxgV1HJztwAQ/w300-h400/84A731BF-F598-4B99-BEAD-35FE0D035342.heic" width="300" /></a></div><br /><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-size: medium;">Another modest life goal has been to run the Las Vegas Strip at night, with all the neon lights shining. I’ve done a few of these Rock & Roll events over the years, including the very first one in San Diego. This was easily my favorite, and I’m not much of a Vegas person. The whole run at night in the cool Nevada air things works.</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-size: medium;"><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-size: medium;"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoListParagraph" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -0.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]-->7.<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span><!--[endif]-->Baker Lake 50k<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-size: medium;"><o:p> </o:p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjz3pceu0eH5rs8JQroodO3RIRskDTvK-hQ5zvz6LX8Jp3HS34XofgbPOW4C34yZuu15rgDcMvrSiifRF9iLjSRXshChu9n7fvk5ZU2NxBjRP7BLsb2QAX27gch-vyyK8qG0WIJ4Aq_9tUZOMyf_Plmt4x8Xu7Tf5gb1jP8gTECSFEL_IfHYg6AppDFpQ/s4032/24F601DF-1E78-4C2B-99E3-39D8069B0F6A.heic" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjz3pceu0eH5rs8JQroodO3RIRskDTvK-hQ5zvz6LX8Jp3HS34XofgbPOW4C34yZuu15rgDcMvrSiifRF9iLjSRXshChu9n7fvk5ZU2NxBjRP7BLsb2QAX27gch-vyyK8qG0WIJ4Aq_9tUZOMyf_Plmt4x8Xu7Tf5gb1jP8gTECSFEL_IfHYg6AppDFpQ/w400-h300/24F601DF-1E78-4C2B-99E3-39D8069B0F6A.heic" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-size: medium;">It was a good weather year at Baker Lake, with great views of the mountain. A little warm, even, I think. #19, and the wheels were a bit slower this time around. I ran the whole event with a serious ankle brace. So great to see many friends on trail, before, during and after.</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-size: medium;"><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-size: medium;"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoListParagraph" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -0.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]-->8.<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span><!--[endif]-->The Great Sedro-Woolley Foot Race<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-size: medium;"><o:p> </o:p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHg8Cl6nHcCVLXE6Sq0wKX_oizgokjQqZhfujJplnBvGAHvyEHGAO-5OEwBV6P10z4tvY8uJnCedi7LvyZ2DEipIcC7iy3XEb4uFW2QmReFcIruzQ-Z03nLLnueZViNFP0OxrYXQz2erYiq0nFd17__S3jtEDGu9uQWb5u7qGhEfEzcm6ZyyTWa-RwzQ/s4032/6295F9C6-211F-475F-BBB8-AF07B14DF06E.heic" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHg8Cl6nHcCVLXE6Sq0wKX_oizgokjQqZhfujJplnBvGAHvyEHGAO-5OEwBV6P10z4tvY8uJnCedi7LvyZ2DEipIcC7iy3XEb4uFW2QmReFcIruzQ-Z03nLLnueZViNFP0OxrYXQz2erYiq0nFd17__S3jtEDGu9uQWb5u7qGhEfEzcm6ZyyTWa-RwzQ/w400-h300/6295F9C6-211F-475F-BBB8-AF07B14DF06E.heic" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-size: medium;">Only 2 miles this year, but I walked them with Deb, which made it specialer. </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-size: medium;"><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-size: medium;"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoListParagraph" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; 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This event may have been virtual, but it was really good for me, getting me out on the flats of the Skagit on many weekend mornings. We still have some extra credit work we’re working on, for an extra 15,000 miles or so, to fill out our map, and we should finish that in 2023.</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-size: medium;"><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-size: medium;"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-size: medium;">I found 2022 to be a hard year, but when I list the events, I see I kept moving and there was a whole lot of goodness. I didn't include the Chuckanut DNF, which I didn't really feel up to, and which was not a highlight, from any spin. I guess it was an ok morning walking around int he rain. There were many, many runs along the Skagit River and out to Bellingham and back from Fairhaven, which were highlights. And then there were shorter walks. There also was that day Deb and I decided to go for a hike in the North Cascades but ended up driving to Winthrop for a late lunch instead. </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-size: medium;">There were the visits with family in Virginia and the Carolinas. These were really special. I hadn't seen my siblings since before the pandemic, and seeing the kids was terrific. Much joy there. Much ado in my work and volunteer activities. A few ball games. And so on. As I write this, I'm not sure why I say it was hard, but I think there was a lot of anxiety in the world, holding over from the pandemic. Uncertainities. I'm grateful for all the good stuff, and glad as always to be able to get out there.</p><style class="WebKit-mso-list-quirks-style">
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</style><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br />Scottyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15346029004509730578noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4695295435066427359.post-66104156169964106982023-01-03T22:00:00.009-08:002023-01-03T22:10:53.424-08:00Oahu<p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVFkFzzCd0EIr2ZB490w23hp3i8gu60xNA9mfIR06lcrjHEen0L8-qOV-f-QKiVEpg5Ve3_FJP3L43ivQDgecLxjWoFhiFJX1hN09PFoucdNktum1n5pvEzVgzibhUhmCUQB6n6MlaMZzttoWIJIjikIMsHrtJouTIbwZMpm_4-8FzXIJmKji1DBEzXA/s4032/E962D5A1-BB63-4011-A0E0-9021C740F0B0.heic" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVFkFzzCd0EIr2ZB490w23hp3i8gu60xNA9mfIR06lcrjHEen0L8-qOV-f-QKiVEpg5Ve3_FJP3L43ivQDgecLxjWoFhiFJX1hN09PFoucdNktum1n5pvEzVgzibhUhmCUQB6n6MlaMZzttoWIJIjikIMsHrtJouTIbwZMpm_4-8FzXIJmKji1DBEzXA/w300-h400/E962D5A1-BB63-4011-A0E0-9021C740F0B0.heic" width="300" /></a></div><p>A bunch more pics of Oahu here, which have nothing to specifically to do with a race or run. </p><p>We spent 10 nights there, five in Waikiki and five in Makaha on the west shore. We arrived on December 7th and watched the Pearl Harbor Day parade that evening in downtown Waikiki. We did the deluxe package tour of the Polynesian Adventure Center, which was amazing--touring six different pacific island groups and learning about their history and culture, a luau and then a fire show. The Polynesian Football Hall of Fame, thrown in there. </p><p>Pearl Harbor visit, although unfortunately we weren't able to get out to the Arizona due to winds. I felt like I took away plenty from the experience, picturing planes coming over the hills and the panic and response. There were many exhibits and museum halls to learn from. </p><p>We stayed in a high rise with ocean views in Waikiki and then a condo on the water in Makaha, a much quieter, local setting. We twice made it up to the North Shore, where we did the tourist thing, including shaved ices at Matsumotos---known for their..shaved ice--and then caught sight of the winter big surf on the Banzai Pipeline, Halewei and elsewhere. They take their surfing very seriously in Hawaii, with a channel dedicated to it, and surf shops everywhere. The Dole Plantation, briefly. Many stops in local groceries to see how folks live and taste the tropical treats. A boatload of macadamia nuts and coffee for the return trip home. </p><p>Fun eats all along the way, including malasadas at Leonards in Honolulu. Guava and lillikoi donuts, straight from the fryer, etc. Roy's, excellent. Musubui Cafe, Hula Dogs, and poke. Taro bubble tea with tapioca. I kind of got into tapioca cups with fruits. There was the Hawaii Poi Factory too on the east shore. Giovanni's shrimp in Halawei. Papayas and local honey.</p><p>Stargazing was a thing for me, especially in the second five days on the west shore. I saw Neptune through binoculars. I spotted most of the planets. The Geminids meteor shower was one night and they were shooting every few minutes for a while then. We also had a night with sideways rain, which was kind of cool. Tradewinds. I saw a whale from our lanai. </p><p>Oahu was better than expected. I thought this island would be a bit too busy for me. And Waikiki is loud and busy, for sure. But that was fine, especially when wrapped up with the marathon, some dining, and other city stuff. We really loved the quiet beaches we found on the west side, and the Polynesian Center was amazing. There were a lot of amazing beaches with very little in the way of visitors. Seeing everything during the holiday season, with the Christmas trees and Hawaiian wreaths and other Polynesian decor was extra special.</p><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGHQV4GgfSC7JW13FNqSs2BNTPVXEewHlcq8u7dNoF5AFQ5yxc2DXTDu7WUp5VV_diikaamQJx8AdzKn3-qE-xb46a9X126SN0oUOY5OgbUqn8OoC7t8homrMZeNRK5XJ9__xuhP9z80v6SzQawX79DEXnczxE5ZbhMbBie8XMxzimAivVBj3hjTF2OA/s4032/E0A2D5C4-E656-4991-ADC8-1DEDC2268A8C.heic" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGHQV4GgfSC7JW13FNqSs2BNTPVXEewHlcq8u7dNoF5AFQ5yxc2DXTDu7WUp5VV_diikaamQJx8AdzKn3-qE-xb46a9X126SN0oUOY5OgbUqn8OoC7t8homrMZeNRK5XJ9__xuhP9z80v6SzQawX79DEXnczxE5ZbhMbBie8XMxzimAivVBj3hjTF2OA/w400-h300/E0A2D5C4-E656-4991-ADC8-1DEDC2268A8C.heic" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><br /></div><br />Scottyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15346029004509730578noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4695295435066427359.post-10403286129418735612022-12-19T22:59:00.001-08:002022-12-19T22:59:12.320-08:00Honolulu Marathon<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjVGcR01S9GfG6_pCZADjdi9XkDlmQbMr781zV9EydPBCZ60xwwiX8hxTiosWaeYc_GOeszugPcu4brUkVE2wMLEhfAev1RGsIBrM6Dkjn0rF64_lUZVkEkrk2mqyZIkBsVtoyPUmKPpiU2BJVPCitIYnNyX4FygxCkrbZUuMIKBmPZnRQnuLj38n2ww/s4032/1B2792A1-3523-4B35-AED1-E98A38B58569.heic" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjVGcR01S9GfG6_pCZADjdi9XkDlmQbMr781zV9EydPBCZ60xwwiX8hxTiosWaeYc_GOeszugPcu4brUkVE2wMLEhfAev1RGsIBrM6Dkjn0rF64_lUZVkEkrk2mqyZIkBsVtoyPUmKPpiU2BJVPCitIYnNyX4FygxCkrbZUuMIKBmPZnRQnuLj38n2ww/w400-h300/1B2792A1-3523-4B35-AED1-E98A38B58569.heic" width="400" /></a></div><p>Here are some pics from the Honolulu Marathon. As good a reason as any to visit Honolulu and Oahu. I found the race itself to be tough, in part due to my fitness, but the course and running conditions are tough.</p><p>The race starts at 5 AM. To get to the start line, I had to catch a bus at the Honolulu Zoo between 2 AM and 3:45 AM. This was all a bit nuts for a marathon. Getting to the start so early was sort of project, forcing me to attempt going to bed in the early evening. The race finishes near the Zoo, which is also near where we were staying in Waikiki, and so that worked out really well at the end. I just walked back to the condo after the finish.</p><p>The 5 AM start is nice insofar as the first two hours are in the dark. There is a big fireworks show with the start, plus lots of music. </p><p>The race had about 27,000 participants, I think. One of the five biggest in the US, I believe I heard. The race draws a strong contingent from Japan and is promoted by Japan Airlines. Honolulu is well aware of the tourist impact of the event--the race was a top news story in the days coming up to it, race day, and the day after, which was kind of fun.</p><p>The race is extremely welcoming to walkers. They say they do not close the course. Some people take more than 10 hours completing the course. </p><p>Even though it is dark, it was warm at the start. I was sweating in the first few miles. The first six miles circle around Honolulu downtown, including by the palace, city lights, and down Waikiki's main drag. After that, the course is something of an out and back to east Honolulu, past Diamondhead. Many of the water stations are self-serve water systems, which I took full advantage of, dumping water over my head routinely. There's a tough climb at mile 24, but it was a walk for me, as well as most around me, I was basically back of the pack for the runners and ahead of the many, many walkers.</p><p>At the finish line, they promise a malsada (doughnut), but I skipped the lines on that, and picked up my finisher shirt. They have a great expo with all sort of aloha running products, but the race shirt is handed out at the finish. </p><p>This race is scheduled near Pearl Harbor Day. We were able to see the parade on December 7th, which local schools, veterans, and others really turn out for. </p><p>I found this race to be tough, both on the course (due to heat and course design) and as far as the start time. Glad I did it though--its a pretty cool event. I think what I liked most was how much the city comes out for it, and the absolutely zero pressure to finish before any deadline. </p><p>Hawaii is of course beautiful. 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I did the marathon last weekend, but on the day before, my wife and I walked the "Merrie Mile". </p><p>The Marathon is the big deal for the city on marathon weekend, with some 25k+ runners and walkers. It is one of the big ones. The Merrie Mile is a very cool event of its own. A one mile race--an out and back on the main drag of Waikiki, Kalakaua Avenue. This street parallels the beach and the big ticket hotels, as well as all sorts of restaurants and mid to high end retail stores. </p><p>Good vibes, all the way, with lots of music. People can corral at the front and run their best mile, or hang at the back with the people in dinosaur and Pokemon costumes, and walk it out. We were in the latter crowd, and had a great time. At the finish line, medal, coconut water and malasadas, on the beach. </p><p>After the regular crowd finishes, the event holds a prize money mile race for elites. The elite women are given a head start--29 seconds, I think. The elite men then chase. A man was the winner--the results are reported in the news, but they all flew. Matt Centrowitz, the gold medal 1500 winner, was in the group. Both sides of the street were lined with participants cheering. 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It was a hot and humid day by NYC standards, and I sweated a ton during the race, and had to walk quite a bit in the final six miles. I was just glad to be there.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The race is increasingly difficult to get into. I got in after purchasing a guaranteed slot last year, contingent on my completion of a virtual NYC marathon, which I did on a rainy day here in the Skagit. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Race day started at 6 AM or so, by catching the 1 Train from Columbus Circle down to Battery Park, and then catching the Staten Island ferry. I had great views of the Statue of Liberty on the way over, with a boat full of runners. The wait time for busses to the start line took too long, but finally I made my way over there, and got to the start line with the last wave of runners to go, at 11:30 AM. The winners had already finished by then, as per the messages on my phone from the NY Road Runners application.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">After the anthem, our waves went, and the first two miles in on the Verrazano bridge, quiet, far above the Hudson. From the bridge, if you know what you're looking at, you can pretty much make out all of New York City and the race course itself. You can also look elsewhere, and see things like Coney Island, the Statue of Liberty, the Trade Center, and boats, planes and copters, everywhere. The NYPD presence was strong too.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Then, twelve miles through Brooklyn, most with people out cheering everywhere, bands playing, stereos bumping, etc. My favorite part was up in Williamsburg where both sides of the street were narrowing the lane for runners, and the spectators were yelling, "NO SLEEP IN BROOKLYN" along with the Beastie Boys, super loud. As tired as I was from the heat and sweat, moments like this tended to get me pumped up.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The Queensboro Bridge was a quiet climb, but then it the crowds started up again, around mile 15, and were there most the rest of the way. I was just shuffling by this point, but taking in the sights of Manhattan. The Bronx section was short, but loud and proud for people of the Bronx. Then, the final five or six were back down through Manhattan and into Central Park. I was ready to finish by the end, but the Central Park ending was terrific.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The finish was around 64th Street or so on the west side of the park. There's a long walk after that, and it took me over a half hour to make it through all the post-race sections, but finally I met Deb. After a few cramping experiences, we had a post-race Italian supper.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The NYC marathon is quite the production. It basically takes 4 or more hours to get to the start line, and there's an hour on the backside as well, more or less. It is way worth it, as there's nothing quite like this event. New York comes out for it, and the runners are from all over the world. I feel fortunate to be able to have toed the line--my second time now. 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Not in ideal shape, I sweated a lot, and I was very glad to have packed a bag of table salt as an almost afterthought. My legs cramped going out and then coming back, but the salt seems to fix that, although the feet still took a pounding. I came in at 8:50, which was much slower than last year. I was content to walk much of the way back, but the engine wasn't running that smooth in any event. I really struggle in the warmer days, but at least the course is mostly shaded.</p><p>The views of Mount Baker were amazing. One of the good days. I did the early start, as normal. Maybe 15 did that. Many familiar faces. Great to say hello to many long-time running friends. I get out there less than I used to. Appreciate Terry, Delores, Richie and NW Ultras for putting on the event in such great fashion. Also really appreciate seeing Tim and Stanley at the turnaround, year after year.</p><p>There was a huge cedar tree across the trail at Mile 12 or so. I had a tough time scrambling over it the first time. I had to crawl under another downed tree. Also, saw a snake. The old growth lining this trail is amazing.</p><p>I bought an ankle velcro brace the night before and decided to wear it. I think it helped. I've taken a pole to protect my ankle with added balance, but this was better. Twice my right heel high centered on a rock and the ankle started to roll, but held.</p><p>My 19th year. I expect I'll try to get 20. After that, hard to say. Its my thing, I guess, although a number of folks return year after year. Honestly, the 25k is sounding better and better, as I get older. I found the return side this year to be pretty hard, although slowing down always works. Glad I did it, despite my hemming here.</p><p>I hung around after the race longer than I ordinarily do. Great to spend some time talking with friends and have some good eats. 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyjVl5QhMP5mxXNuGB6ii_LVA9y7ANKyOKn9qBc4peFw8oj0QAqhdxQlMtitcO7JRp_Lpv2SmDLMR1VeDr8pRUW5oCvfQv6CjR27FSjNAK9p8wL19Y5ejqmlz6KBuaX835zcs50_zB4t-eGy_yRbOWUWfhHgFEksTr8zoRrfjXMHuUvecERIpbyLTeJg/w400-h300/D45AF438-BBC7-4D77-8FFE-03B30484A094.heic" width="400" /></a></div><p>I did a smoky hot Skagit Flats Marathon today. I am now on the couch, happy to have done it, and pretty achy after running a half last Sunday too.</p><p>The Skagit Flats Marathon, Half, and Five Miler are sponsored by the Skagit Runners, and supported by the local cross-country teams of Skagit County. This is the 45th year. Many many thanks to these volunteers who go out every year and put on a terrific event. Their smiles and good cheer made my day, through a tough effort in the smoke. This is my running club--glad to be a member of a running club. Some years I volunteer--last year I was at the 13 mile turnaround--but I've really wanted to do the full marathon, which now is on a different course than in years past. Glad I did it.</p><p>I mentioned the smoke twice already here. We've had a pretty good summer, smoke wise, as compared to recent years, but the fires took off this weekend due to tinder conditions and a strong breeze. They closed Highway 2, because it was really bad out that way. Skagit was pretty dark yesterday, but a bit better today. We even had a bit of rain this morning, but the smoke persisted, and this guy felt it quite a bit, especially in the second half of the run, when the heat turned up a bit too. 70s to low 80s today.</p><p>I love the flats. As I've written here, I've taken to running around the flats quite a bit in the past couple years, passing farm field after farm field -- corn stalks, potato fields, pumpkin fields, berries. Workers showing up early on a Sunday morning--farming is business that requires dedicated attention, 7 days a week. Which reminds me--my tomatoes could use water.</p><p>The first half went ok, and the second half not so much, but I kept a trot most of the time. Hard to know when the smoke was really taking me out, but I'm sure it was. The news says the conditions were the worst in the world in Seattle, and I don't think it was that bad here, but I probably should've ran the half or taken a pass. Running in smoke is now smart, so dumb me won out over smart me this morning.</p><p>And I'm glad, nonetheless. 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I get roped in usually by an email solicitation or perhaps a great registration rate from the year before, but then realize it will take two trips to the Seattle area to complete the mission. </p><p>This year, the Huskies were playing the night before the race, 7:30 start time, so I went with family to the game. So nice to go to the game in shorts. The band and all the good vibes of a season opener were there. The Huskies took care of business, which is not something anyone takes for granted these days, but they were 21 point favorites against Kent State. New coach, new era, hoping good things.</p><p>I think I got 4 hours sleep, maybe, on a couch, before leaving at 5 AM or so for the 6:30 race start in Bellevue. I was interested in running this race in large part because I liked the course, which would show me roads I haven't been on in decades. I lived and worked in Bellevue at different times in the later 1980s, and so have memories of many streets, restaurants, grocery stores, etc. Of course, much will have changed, and it has, but many of the streets and buildings are still the same.</p><p>The course started down by Bellevue Square, and did a big square, heading north, east, south, west, and back north again. Basically, out towards 520, up Bel-Red towards 156th- Crossroads, south towards Lake Hills, and then back downtown, if any of that makes sense. The course was pretty hilly for a half marathon, especially heading east. I liked it, but if I was seeking a personal record, I'd pick a different course.</p><p>Weather was good--pretty sunny, but it was early, and so not truly a factor. 8000 runners, so crowded at times. The finishing stretch was a bit too crowded when they got it down to one lane with intermittent traffic coming towards runners. Not enough gels on the course, for the entry fee. Great water stations, great volunteers, and the music is always fun.</p><p>This was a training run for me, pretty much, with aid station support. I finished in 2:22 at an easy pace. Feel fine today, which was the goal, especially with the short night of sleep. I only saw one person I knew, which shows how things have changed. Afterwards, celebrated a birthday at a breakfast brunch, and then we made our way back north.</p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiw5-o-qgwBCH_JmeoHr1ffTuTLoEw6N7vcEpeUa6aJ3UHKPmKepKO2gCYoNrVG1Z631s6XVDvmKRbZmE8ecZGk-y64FOvq3e524ukm3tSNiHPPI0mt_FmVslL4uYbP0Mt6FN2Mmvz3On2dvYUuEorAN1_fWE7StrRCLg11-sOstOER-f7uUhHPqCckPQ/s4032/09BF0D80-7204-4FCF-A06F-7EBD1B00E25F.heic" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiw5-o-qgwBCH_JmeoHr1ffTuTLoEw6N7vcEpeUa6aJ3UHKPmKepKO2gCYoNrVG1Z631s6XVDvmKRbZmE8ecZGk-y64FOvq3e524ukm3tSNiHPPI0mt_FmVslL4uYbP0Mt6FN2Mmvz3On2dvYUuEorAN1_fWE7StrRCLg11-sOstOER-f7uUhHPqCckPQ/w400-h300/09BF0D80-7204-4FCF-A06F-7EBD1B00E25F.heic" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjI22wbR4y1gfXIW7LXL0gdb-kwBdb0sdPCldgCH-CZ1FJL31XXPqLfjCKhFTIHaZuucj746gXUkuAQg6PYstrrxNzflQCheeGp6895UFulndXCaNX6GCOxIs-t_Wv961gHSjclQrUtAMovi4wvN6eu7BM2OwUCo7Xxv1Zy27GN8AMRw1kacUzTwZPKXg/s4032/B06AE975-4AE9-4186-A846-0D4AD4E0BFF3.heic" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjI22wbR4y1gfXIW7LXL0gdb-kwBdb0sdPCldgCH-CZ1FJL31XXPqLfjCKhFTIHaZuucj746gXUkuAQg6PYstrrxNzflQCheeGp6895UFulndXCaNX6GCOxIs-t_Wv961gHSjclQrUtAMovi4wvN6eu7BM2OwUCo7Xxv1Zy27GN8AMRw1kacUzTwZPKXg/w300-h400/B06AE975-4AE9-4186-A846-0D4AD4E0BFF3.heic" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyB11__T7M4IQ6551UjFw4GxnJWE8iqPmFUmIsZojZlgv8b28RCfJ4ppGh0UigcuHs83z8jvoXcw-L1ON54Gquu5evf_qchb-G9e1ux78pWgR-qsT5YiMEuGdHWO4uzXb93VfHFjZRbB2q4_69EL2seyU1Z-Wuo76Ptahuxkk3-A4kAm-BA6tG9t4tBg/s4032/BAFBC9A3-AB30-45E8-A67A-E19F37BF0638.heic" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyB11__T7M4IQ6551UjFw4GxnJWE8iqPmFUmIsZojZlgv8b28RCfJ4ppGh0UigcuHs83z8jvoXcw-L1ON54Gquu5evf_qchb-G9e1ux78pWgR-qsT5YiMEuGdHWO4uzXb93VfHFjZRbB2q4_69EL2seyU1Z-Wuo76Ptahuxkk3-A4kAm-BA6tG9t4tBg/w400-h300/BAFBC9A3-AB30-45E8-A67A-E19F37BF0638.heic" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br />Scottyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15346029004509730578noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4695295435066427359.post-16063849721395038212022-08-27T17:23:00.005-07:002022-08-27T17:23:41.625-07:00Desolation Peak Lookout<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhA78kgw6Nt0HXLlZeTB1bHGJmHbooO2A9B97gumu9eV9JC1eolo0W3tGikofMG_tsMekyko3Jewx40UR1DBwYGoRTTcc59ubAir6sg9sGpLpnzCcAwhf-CcRqnLiqOdbZMr1TYp22HEOsfPD4Avk3ngXuzcMPCBo6J7LVj6yQDYQ5KoHTlIUvb6e_BWQ/s4032/08055557-B0A1-4430-BCEF-BD93F2BF4FD8.heic" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhA78kgw6Nt0HXLlZeTB1bHGJmHbooO2A9B97gumu9eV9JC1eolo0W3tGikofMG_tsMekyko3Jewx40UR1DBwYGoRTTcc59ubAir6sg9sGpLpnzCcAwhf-CcRqnLiqOdbZMr1TYp22HEOsfPD4Avk3ngXuzcMPCBo6J7LVj6yQDYQ5KoHTlIUvb6e_BWQ/w400-h300/08055557-B0A1-4430-BCEF-BD93F2BF4FD8.heic" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Desolation Peak has long been on my list of to do's, and in an effort to get "something done" this summer, I went up there last weekend with Mike. We took the short route, reserving a ride out and a ride back on the Ross Lake Resort Water Taxi. It made for a long day, and the climb was tough, but I'm still smiling about the whole thing, a week later.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Mike met at our place in Mount Vernon at 5:30 AM, and we had an 8:00 AM pickup reserved at Ross Lake. It was a little close, time wise. The drive to the Mile Marker 134 lot is about 1.5 hours from the home. Then there's a mile hike down to the lake. We stopped in Marblemount and were at the parking lot around 7:35. Then, without thinking or reading the sign, I led us down to the dam, when in fact we were supposed to be at a dock area on the lake. It all worked out, but I thought I messed the day up there, as we were jogging back to correct the error.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The boat is $150 each way, which would've been stiff, but we got to share the boat with three other hikers, knocking our cost down. The trailhead is far up Ross Lake, near the Canadian border, and so we had a terrific boat ride through the north Cascades, noting all the people camping on shore and islands, some on multi-day canoe journeys.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Desolation Peak is a somewhat renowned peak, as it was home to the beat author Jack Kerouac for.a summer or two in the 50s. He wrote a book called Dharma Bums, which discusses the lookout life, Ross Lake, and the Skagit Valley at great length. His peer Gary Snyder stayed at the lookout to the south, on Sourdough Mountain, a favorite hike of mine, and one which is easier to get to. I say "easier", only in reference to the trailhead. The hike up Sourdough is a tough one.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">As is Desolation Peak, too, I found. The first 2.5 miles or so are under shade, but after that, the exposure to sun is strong. I brought plenty of water, as the guidance said, and we refilled up at the last crick, about 2.25 miles in. Others were really struggling with the heat and climb. It was probably an 80-85 degree day. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Above the treelike, the views really open up, particularly with southern views down the lake towards Jack Mountain and its unmistakable glacier (Noha...). A few boats on the lake looked like vehicles viewed from a plane.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">It took us about 3 hours to make the 4.8 mile hike to the top. Near the top, the 360 degree views open up, with the Pasayten to the east, Mount Baker to the west, Ross looking south, and the Canadian range to the north, and most notably, Hozomeen Mountain. Hozomeen Mountain is the four pointed peak in the pics below--it is a spectacular mountain sight. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The lookout was open, and Jim, the caretaker was there. He has been living in fire lookouts for some 30 years, I think, and has been at this one for several years. The Seattle Times ran a story on him a few weeks back, and there is a video featuring him about the lookout life. I felt a bit honored to meet him, because of the special life he leads.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The hike down was easier than going up, but boy, I was not that flexible and I was guarding my footsteps, so as not to roll ankles. I think I need do more of this mountain hiking and work on my agility. Use it or lose it, I guess.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">My pics don't do the views justice, but they give an idea of things. I should've cleaned the lens a bit, and maybe worked a few filters. Gone are the days of 12/24/36 shot rolls. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">A great day with Mike, and so glad to have finally got up on top of Desolation Peak. As a North Cascades guy, its something I feel I should've done a long time ago, but nice to know there's always a new trail to go explore around here. Maybe next time I'll do the backpack version, which is about 50 miles. Camping on the lake would be good stuff.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiT4iDAAsGwNKa9Ei2fiW26q5mqbXi4BZVWQFazLWfep7_dDwBXCObo1AH1Kmsg4vB-HU_wgTXdubQNG3vcOFd3-NfC63cp7UlA9LvFAWIS2gt5szYtCH-Ra9Ovgo55nxXKgNPWgBQmeGuS3VjMuzp4kKTQ_s-sdabuXdzQvEcfjHNkLlAjVkWiRDQNsw/s4032/698A5B2F-36D9-47BB-8105-5BA94B111BB9.heic" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiT4iDAAsGwNKa9Ei2fiW26q5mqbXi4BZVWQFazLWfep7_dDwBXCObo1AH1Kmsg4vB-HU_wgTXdubQNG3vcOFd3-NfC63cp7UlA9LvFAWIS2gt5szYtCH-Ra9Ovgo55nxXKgNPWgBQmeGuS3VjMuzp4kKTQ_s-sdabuXdzQvEcfjHNkLlAjVkWiRDQNsw/w400-h300/698A5B2F-36D9-47BB-8105-5BA94B111BB9.heic" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNa8UBhCAVi54XgS_Vc50_b_xa_2Um8dmJxL3xelvC2op99dyG1FQTsbv87qEYrV6MR0ddwBxACZxhWx791yZuZRkBqplbiZsmyJBG8DtTH4wAWhJzs1nfuGKOnoqq3dW-9HvvzLh8bTrqPouy2-R4eiF5Vnr6-WOZK5VUzcGo494zojP931nF5Gzn6g/s4032/E239C525-DDD3-4CDE-8E0C-DE40828594C3.heic" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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Lots of people in red, white and blue, as per the usual. Course along the parade course. I usually do the 5.17 mile route, but walked this one with Deb. Good weather, and hellos to a number of folks from the running club and community. Hope soon thereafter for a day at home.</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>Scottyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15346029004509730578noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4695295435066427359.post-4110022185986431042022-06-06T22:40:00.003-07:002022-06-06T22:40:41.768-07:00Circumpolar Race Around The World<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLYSaEEXDHjJwGld7sTWHYu-pt8LpWD8Ar53kjAdTXYyuqAz40V0gvty8p0ArkpDyLsPbQ9wIIXKSXN1zk0hI2yRhUPodckB4pdxkUxXb_U9jylWh9zn8O8KlJ0Bzq-aDbF4zXdfScpGOhgHrbqld7OWrSnlX1Wl8iLg0jqWrpSTLOSXemhw-pPEznww/s4032/8061812E-3C08-43D6-B714-BD00104C6B14.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLYSaEEXDHjJwGld7sTWHYu-pt8LpWD8Ar53kjAdTXYyuqAz40V0gvty8p0ArkpDyLsPbQ9wIIXKSXN1zk0hI2yRhUPodckB4pdxkUxXb_U9jylWh9zn8O8KlJ0Bzq-aDbF4zXdfScpGOhgHrbqld7OWrSnlX1Wl8iLg0jqWrpSTLOSXemhw-pPEznww/w400-h300/8061812E-3C08-43D6-B714-BD00104C6B14.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><br /> Here's my silver buckle from my Circumpolar Race Around the World effort. Along with 9 other runners from around the world, we did a virtual relay of 30,000 miles or so over the course of 16 months, I think.<p></p><p>This was a wonderful distraction during the pandemic, giving me duty and excuse to explore the rural roads of Skagit County on a regular basis. Our team consisted of 4 Americans, 4 Canadians, and 2 Europeans. We kept in contact, and still do, via a private social media group. We encourage each other. Hopefully someday we'll meet--I think a few have.</p><p>We also received medals for each of 12 sections we completed, and a large wood board with a map of the world, for inserting the medals on to. The board is tucked away, but I found a couple photos of regional medals.</p><p>This imaginary team run was one of the cooler things I've done in all my running years. It might not work for everyone, but it worked for me. The team motivation helped me get out there for a few extra miles on days I might not otherwise, and the steady miles helped me to explore new places near to home. I'll always associate the pandemic with this little 16+ month event. </p><p>And, we now have six bonus regions we're working our way through. Right now, we headed through Northern Africa, with Europe ahead. This should keep us entertained for another six months or so.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyikXR6o_EenOFJcgrpRNDkV9kFen7OKNLKosmQbM4SQHzzVQ7_GTjNgxR39fzgfIWbG0Z7TDehr8rHt-x2R7aSGNoto8Sui7swJmrLPBRQYVPOxgM0rZ6VQlVvFfU60vOx82-bBZ_B-dTTWHbUVY2Ep30y3kFIEcu2cwi9az-xc_4mXrqlXAVkyy3pw/s4032/F9702E38-CF4A-49E0-8856-279F113B2BB8.heic" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyikXR6o_EenOFJcgrpRNDkV9kFen7OKNLKosmQbM4SQHzzVQ7_GTjNgxR39fzgfIWbG0Z7TDehr8rHt-x2R7aSGNoto8Sui7swJmrLPBRQYVPOxgM0rZ6VQlVvFfU60vOx82-bBZ_B-dTTWHbUVY2Ep30y3kFIEcu2cwi9az-xc_4mXrqlXAVkyy3pw/w300-h400/F9702E38-CF4A-49E0-8856-279F113B2BB8.heic" width="300" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixQrrq5sRIB3r5zjf7uqxe7tPSr7AdQHnLex8DD6DlYQ3G4C5o-g29wtZZPA6v0SdXrU8gWVzBevNho7rqV8UOMmzfDPP3d1ZHb8ultg_MmYdeio3IFGcOcmBtTnwRu8PseZ96btHolzaziy5xU8ORLbBy_oBHEqp2RMh4Fmo4dcmiifMWBHHBlrfEuw/s4032/5AF39AE2-9DF2-417C-9E83-F6C7D5B8A3B2_1_201_a.heic" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixQrrq5sRIB3r5zjf7uqxe7tPSr7AdQHnLex8DD6DlYQ3G4C5o-g29wtZZPA6v0SdXrU8gWVzBevNho7rqV8UOMmzfDPP3d1ZHb8ultg_MmYdeio3IFGcOcmBtTnwRu8PseZ96btHolzaziy5xU8ORLbBy_oBHEqp2RMh4Fmo4dcmiifMWBHHBlrfEuw/w400-h300/5AF39AE2-9DF2-417C-9E83-F6C7D5B8A3B2_1_201_a.heic" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p></p>Scottyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15346029004509730578noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4695295435066427359.post-46588037336581606762022-06-06T22:18:00.001-07:002022-06-06T22:18:22.680-07:00Couer d'Alene Marathon DNF<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgT4m46MLsnOokOr58-FFIgnT0ZqTNY-wNKbg2E4CYvkzMGw22lhazPW7vZ6Yn5A8yjH1DyQY-YXFGYK6zUY6DgIZ6UbhKhcM16HbpqW6t8u5YtpKBLGw9IYtoVBiday72VrfVXLsMPMTTiqAZZJZGwp3p2tICf-OLIYpOCsHNU4rM0IUA1SKtR7cbpSA/s2016/IMG_0314.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1512" data-original-width="2016" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgT4m46MLsnOokOr58-FFIgnT0ZqTNY-wNKbg2E4CYvkzMGw22lhazPW7vZ6Yn5A8yjH1DyQY-YXFGYK6zUY6DgIZ6UbhKhcM16HbpqW6t8u5YtpKBLGw9IYtoVBiday72VrfVXLsMPMTTiqAZZJZGwp3p2tICf-OLIYpOCsHNU4rM0IUA1SKtR7cbpSA/w400-h300/IMG_0314.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /> A quick post to memorialize my DNF in C'ouer d'Alene over the weekend. <p></p><p>It was a good, fast Memorial Day weekend. The drive over to Spokane is a good 6 hours. I listened to some new Dead shows. The goal was to visit some very good friends, see Bob Dylan in Spokane, and then get up early and shuffle through the CDA marathon. Two out of three ain't bad, said Meatloaf.</p><p>As to the friends, one of my oldest running friends and I got together for the first time since the pandemic, along with his wonderful family. He got our numbers while I drove over, thank you. </p><p>Bob Dylan is 81 years old. Mount Rushmore isn't much older, in current state at least. I'm probably a bigger fan than most, and can cite numerous songs. Nobody ever asks me to, for the common good. The concert was short, the room full, and the whole thing was kind of funny, since barely anyone knew any of the songs he was singing, and even if they did, it was sometimes hard to understand. And as I write, two weeks later, I'm still smiling about the whole thing, and there are five or six Dylan discs (still have a CD player) in the car. His Rough and Rowdy Ways cd is remarkably getting rave reviews--best release in 30 years type stuff. It isn't Katy Perry.</p><p>The short set was good in one respect--we had to get up early.</p><p>We zipped across the state line. I knew I had a stomach ailment of some sort, and it was likely to be a struggle. It was a great day for running, or walking, as the moment required. The course goes out 8 miles or so, and then returns past the start line. I decided the final 10 miles and a medal weren't in my interest. While ordinarily the distance would've been fine, even on a bad day, this was the right call for this day. Glad to have put a half marathon distance up on the board, and hope I can return soon.</p><p>My friend B did great. So impressed with his effort. </p><p>The drive back was long, and a bit longer even, having discovered Moses Lake is a good stop over for Mexican food, and the cherries are tasty in Thorp.</p>Scottyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15346029004509730578noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4695295435066427359.post-38187372983994662572022-03-22T14:18:00.003-07:002022-03-25T08:20:36.017-07:00Chuckanut 50k DNF<p>Just a brief post here, to report an abbreviated attempt at the Chuckanut 50k last Saturday. This was pretty close to a planned DNF, although I left the door open for feeling good and going on. My ankle was still hurting from rolling it a few weeks back, and then something really disagreeable happened in or around my hip about a week before, when out on a lunch run. If I had to guess, I think it was some sort of hip flexor sprain, which might have been less likely if I did more or some core work, as the case may be. I've been slipping a little bit in my running these past couple months, due to weather, other commitments, and on some days, age. </p><p>Anyway, I went ahead and toed the line, going with the early start with maybe 50 other early risers. It was a monsoon driving up to Bellingham, and I got soaked walking to the start line. Even with gloves and an OR sombrero, I felt like a wet cat. I started out on a jog up the Interurban, but my legs weren't into it. Blah, they felt blah. So I walked some. And then some more. Jogged a bit. and then walked some more. And this was the flats.</p><p>At Aid Station 1, I saw Dean, Monica and others, and I started speculating about pulling out. Someone suggested I keep going, at least to Aid Station 2, and since the rain had stopped, that sounded good. I walked, mostly, and stood to the side as the head of the pack and then the front vanguard of the herd passed me. That was kind of cool, to watch the really fast folks zip up the Fragrance lake trail, working, but not bent. </p><p>More people passed me on Two Dollar Bill ridge. I recognized a few more faces, although most were new to me. I was ok in spirit; just non-cooperative legs. I walked the final hill there out with my friend Sean from DC, who had caught up, and called it a day.</p><p>Then I walked back to the start--another five or so miles.</p><p>It might've been my last Chuckanut. I'll see. I get motivated to sign up in December, but then the winter months suck my training away. The ability to run up the hill, and the desire, are not quite what they once were. I find I'm more content to find quiet, flat trails and roads, where my ankle is less likely to roll. I'm still good with distance though--I like being out for a while.</p><p>Thanks to Krissy, Kevin, and all the other volunteers for making this a top notch backyard event for me and everyone else. </p>Scottyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15346029004509730578noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4695295435066427359.post-84602352652049678552022-02-28T18:13:00.001-08:002022-02-28T18:13:05.951-08:00Rock n' Roll Half Marathon - Las Vegas<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEipP_4Orw1WL6DtKwU0cHyHE_9eePPYjGla4o91Sw_cINyU7v_1luEpxKHQNC7Nlr_zXR3SiKRkg6hnsG54f-UrG_0239gRsDnGdRgb4MGYcDNDvA9KIffvE5T6WZd_MzI64szgBflWQW7idyEawDs-LIu0KXcOoPXL84UY8HjXb3l9DDT7Z00PuChBYg=s2016" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2016" data-original-width="1512" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEipP_4Orw1WL6DtKwU0cHyHE_9eePPYjGla4o91Sw_cINyU7v_1luEpxKHQNC7Nlr_zXR3SiKRkg6hnsG54f-UrG_0239gRsDnGdRgb4MGYcDNDvA9KIffvE5T6WZd_MzI64szgBflWQW7idyEawDs-LIu0KXcOoPXL84UY8HjXb3l9DDT7Z00PuChBYg=w300-h400" width="300" /></a></div><br />We had reason to be in Las Vegas, and so I s5igned up for the Rock 'n Roll Half Marathon Vegas. While I like smaller events, I had a great time jogging up and down Las Vegas Boulevard aka The Strip, at night. <p></p><p>The course is straight forward-- down the strip, turn around, run the other direction, and then turn around one more time, finishing at night in the middle. I think there were about 15000 runners. The start line corral management requires showing up an hour or more before race time.</p><p>The run starts somewhere around 5:00 PM, and it turns soon from dusk to dark. Bands and DJs are et up along the way, booming out classic rock songs. </p><p>I actually ran the first Rock 'n Roll Marathon in San Diego back in 1998, I remember mailing in the entry checks and registration, months in advance, and I think a travel agent handled the airline ticketing. I hurt my knee a week or two before, and had to walk half the event. The organizers failed terribly on water station management, making it a long day. After finishing, everyone got a ticket to see Huey Lewis and the News. Joan Jett and the Loving Spoonful too, I think. I later went back and visited friends, and did that one again, and then a couple of these in Seattle, at least.</p><p>This was by far the best R 'n R production I've been too. The night time flip to the race gives it the edge, and the music was better. The race is now run by the Ironman people, I think.</p><p>My run went fine, I guess. I didn't care about time, and stopped a few times. Its hard to run a good time with slow people in front of you, with this many runners. But this was more run-sight seeing. My right ankle rolled. a week or two ago, and so it was crunchy, but some new shoes helped. I've slipped a little bit from a few months ago, but I'm running better than a few years ago.</p><p>The visit to Vegas was otherwise great too, although I'm not much of a Vegas guy. I suppose the eye opener to me is now most of the places I went too were pushing high end food by named chefs. Vegas used to be the place for cheap eats and drinks, and I imagine that is still true somewhere, but there seems to have been a change. 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1512" data-original-width="2016" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhBVQKqbza-aJo_34l5M5iv5FwE11kZNhmlTBmbmgfOOhI9l5qJvVmEk91e0A7GLPQ-QrHSaPkxvKI_TPb7gmHSwwQw7aduDhSeWU9DZO9N05Kj63sDM6ivngYnqxu3u6ZsVO1URUvMeVvWd2HqoK5grzYUhaYapa8HYqYECyBDINKchEZLF9_rHc0Q-A=w400-h300" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>Scottyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15346029004509730578noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4695295435066427359.post-78582059897969240392022-01-29T15:54:00.005-08:002022-01-29T15:54:58.670-08:00Conway Loop<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiAahNjo3iRZsSNiAvLfezrgnip2s6c42GIHQfq-mvUeIDByiE8PpQQOxUSv-NrSOGM8sFjQs6ktx327ML6JaYXl8iEqmxQs3b9BsgAfcFXlVI0-LN3Yd8zgaix-jnz6tj6xNTueivPHxbyYVCggwXO37vji5jSCGoSz-b3h2WbmlLDzvO_Dg6s8aSJdg=s4032" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiAahNjo3iRZsSNiAvLfezrgnip2s6c42GIHQfq-mvUeIDByiE8PpQQOxUSv-NrSOGM8sFjQs6ktx327ML6JaYXl8iEqmxQs3b9BsgAfcFXlVI0-LN3Yd8zgaix-jnz6tj6xNTueivPHxbyYVCggwXO37vji5jSCGoSz-b3h2WbmlLDzvO_Dg6s8aSJdg=w400-h300" width="400" /></a></div><p>The temperature was right below freezing when I got up, but the sky was clear, and it looked to be a good day. I didn't watch the news to find out; so much bad news. I haven't ran a 15+ mile run this year yet, I think, and so I decided to do the Conway loop. This is a loop I've been doing a lot in the past couple years, of about 17 miles, which is flat and by the river and farms. This morning was a particularly nice one, with empty farm roads, frozen standing water, winter fowl, and long views. I ran pretty well for me, which is always nice when it happens. Nothing super fast, but steady.</p><p>Today also will likely mark the completion of my team's circumnavigation of the globe. Over 30,000 miles by ten runners, in less than 16 months. This effort has been a wonderful distraction from the world, and has pushed me out the door many days when I might not have gone out otherwise. We have some bonus regions now to pursue, but I just might start all over again after these, if the powers that be allow it.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg5QlI2NHVknBn9XATl0UcVC9bSCdId6TB8c1QjpTTP2RmuIHdV6QMPuMxmHfeUgT4U3r-4PHq8eoBxbPxWKvBireYyPx1E-TVpvvoP5Vm-tCNWyYEs3tGZf5c56KhyPpzZ6p4_PCm0pDK5yQGFfX1GsuHgGBicA1wL2DXHBRsHfKWqw2hdh-NqysXQSQ=s4032" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg5QlI2NHVknBn9XATl0UcVC9bSCdId6TB8c1QjpTTP2RmuIHdV6QMPuMxmHfeUgT4U3r-4PHq8eoBxbPxWKvBireYyPx1E-TVpvvoP5Vm-tCNWyYEs3tGZf5c56KhyPpzZ6p4_PCm0pDK5yQGFfX1GsuHgGBicA1wL2DXHBRsHfKWqw2hdh-NqysXQSQ=w400-h300" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgSxZtkuRq1Hf7dJgUT0o1X_Di2OW4xnQgCRRdvN_RdvqHBjCC-w5TM_d-cxJVz9NNdf8d8diiibKUbCrHfm6Lwr6bBpZmItaToRMHAjZZw_X5i_q-mN13utJmfjOS56OtM0CevBvXP0jZ9FDjxMTKfugqFyUZLnpY_NKp2rSQS7Udj2EZdzC27MOqFow=s4032" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgSxZtkuRq1Hf7dJgUT0o1X_Di2OW4xnQgCRRdvN_RdvqHBjCC-w5TM_d-cxJVz9NNdf8d8diiibKUbCrHfm6Lwr6bBpZmItaToRMHAjZZw_X5i_q-mN13utJmfjOS56OtM0CevBvXP0jZ9FDjxMTKfugqFyUZLnpY_NKp2rSQS7Udj2EZdzC27MOqFow=w400-h300" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p></p>Scottyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15346029004509730578noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4695295435066427359.post-71103014093651595482022-01-23T14:58:00.001-08:002022-01-23T14:58:25.277-08:00January Miles: Centennial Trail, Fairhaven, and Skagit River<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgc5pUiGeeNgDXW-08gZLIb4bJn_rhiZ92NNCOifSTiw00PrY7U2_fokpZSKhwIbDKAQLFDh2-tHvT0ddMispgE00_79engwjEnY1IIUdtKlqLqtym4Tx6TMEfXHihL5hTU4aUfIPi-zBblOSGBWdzti4ckJV4UsZW6Fu9kMf8-JtdS3kf9YF5aOtm_XQ=s4032" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgc5pUiGeeNgDXW-08gZLIb4bJn_rhiZ92NNCOifSTiw00PrY7U2_fokpZSKhwIbDKAQLFDh2-tHvT0ddMispgE00_79engwjEnY1IIUdtKlqLqtym4Tx6TMEfXHihL5hTU4aUfIPi-zBblOSGBWdzti4ckJV4UsZW6Fu9kMf8-JtdS3kf9YF5aOtm_XQ=w400-h300" width="400" /></a></div><p>The weather has been mixed for running in January, as is the norm. We've left behind the snow and ice of December, and traded that for rain, cold, fog, and dark. I keep getting my miles in as my virtual team pushes through Texas to the southern border, but it doesn't feel like that here.</p><p>Last weekend I decided to head down to the northern terminus of the Centennial Trail in Snohomish County and do a couple out and backs. The trail was not that busy and plenty flat. My run was a bit of a struggle, as I just had a shot the day before. Not too remarkable, but glad to have the get up and go sufficient to get some miles in. In non-COVID years, last weekend would've been the Nookachamps Runs, I think.</p><p>During the week, when in Fairhaven, I've been running out to Bellingham and back over the water. The picture above is of the lights of the Taylor Dock, which heads out to Boulevard Park. This is now a fixture in the Bellingham trail system, and as I write this I'm reminded of when I used to have to wander the railroad tracks to make it down to Boulevard. The dock is pretty cool--on a sunny day, the mountains of Vancouver's north shore are clearly visible, and some nights I can see the ski slope lights up that way.</p><p>Today I did my normal loop out along the Skagit River. Very, very foggy, with limited visibility. A good morning nonetheless. Hoping to have a steady year with the miles.</p><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEieki-tnTCQxOFY4fAmI_PGrS_b4gA1Jr8X5ViCI2BYGH-zd-sU92E99KdSVeEyMelVp4Bp52h24Ra4tbnh-FmtTmJ8kTe--vHWUS3TkRhw29G903pvi6XQ_ZmZcJOOHxBaDHYXn6OMx1ELqFLWxu-eb_KkAqAu9AF1jl2HGi1GY5tWmbEa3Sc528gWQQ=s4032" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEieki-tnTCQxOFY4fAmI_PGrS_b4gA1Jr8X5ViCI2BYGH-zd-sU92E99KdSVeEyMelVp4Bp52h24Ra4tbnh-FmtTmJ8kTe--vHWUS3TkRhw29G903pvi6XQ_ZmZcJOOHxBaDHYXn6OMx1ELqFLWxu-eb_KkAqAu9AF1jl2HGi1GY5tWmbEa3Sc528gWQQ=w400-h300" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhxe2kNA4NRyssTKZ2dRq4PNEHvUES5kz6P4BiziGNn-VnLPayauKnPpG4tLDxBej2mLLl7rOq1g10Qc-28hTMFlBeumV0bgH-7P6TjkiYl7EzNSqCnVP9PtnbyoyHJv7jOI8k8B2KHqM4Q2e8lJejKY8qCAXko2UpsY8-f4QLmYRk-f-QKMBsxK67Wvg=s4032" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhxe2kNA4NRyssTKZ2dRq4PNEHvUES5kz6P4BiziGNn-VnLPayauKnPpG4tLDxBej2mLLl7rOq1g10Qc-28hTMFlBeumV0bgH-7P6TjkiYl7EzNSqCnVP9PtnbyoyHJv7jOI8k8B2KHqM4Q2e8lJejKY8qCAXko2UpsY8-f4QLmYRk-f-QKMBsxK67Wvg=w400-h300" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh8vjN46nTYeYlR0UYYHzfDS0MrGVUTXYNa34wuVSX6DC-mkUDqXxs4L0i9IAZpmAcrpdFXhAOoOs5DtEMaB_zArGTcHeLeVmXMrQY48_t-J9I0KED05KnculaKi6B3GsAjYkQHyHZq_iM0GDcWsmv5NlQx3m4dIhhE5lfAr7T1j5kWd24zzy_qebivNQ=s2016" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1512" data-original-width="2016" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh8vjN46nTYeYlR0UYYHzfDS0MrGVUTXYNa34wuVSX6DC-mkUDqXxs4L0i9IAZpmAcrpdFXhAOoOs5DtEMaB_zArGTcHeLeVmXMrQY48_t-J9I0KED05KnculaKi6B3GsAjYkQHyHZq_iM0GDcWsmv5NlQx3m4dIhhE5lfAr7T1j5kWd24zzy_qebivNQ=w400-h300" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p></p>Scottyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15346029004509730578noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4695295435066427359.post-2270096768801552112022-01-15T14:35:00.003-08:002022-01-15T14:35:49.587-08:002021: COVID, Virtual Runs, and the Skagit River<p> <span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">2021 was another year with COVID limitations. I suppose things were better than the full-on lockdowns of 2020. I continued to center myself by getting out on long walks and runs around the Skagit Valley. Less events but more miles than ever, maybe.</span><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-size: medium;">The outdoors highlight of the year was our 12 day trip to the Big Island. Something happens with Hawaii visits when they stretch beyond the first week. For a little while, it starts feeling like home, with mini routines setting in. Racing came back a bit, with a few innovations, like the rolling start. I continued with my virtual races, including a virtual New York City Marathon, the Great Virtual Run Across Tennessee, and the Circumpolar Race Around The World. These virtual events drew me back, time and time again, to the Skagit River, with new routes discovered from home. The River had quite the year, between low and then flood-stage levels, salmon runs, and heavy snow.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-size: medium;"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-size: medium;">Here are some highlights from the runs, outdoors and events of 2021.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-size: medium;"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoListParagraph" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]-->1.<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span><!--[endif]--><a href="https://scottyruns.blogspot.com/2021/09/the-big-island-in-2021.html" target="_blank">The Big Island</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-size: medium;"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-size: medium;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjQW78RXX7ghOxaLkcVxVAnwvDl-n730WLMsvmO1uSDcx6CFTKIsIckVOquaCejRfJCLu0ZbLdSapx76SIoV-d84AJzeDG5J0K0SoBHzsLqSKhUnBtql8TsUZoTkuJev9aSOEx8l4t61OFkr9bbQ2Ngi0w9k9gt2LUgKCvjL9N1U4PYJj4X65qoEPf2MA=s2016" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1512" data-original-width="2016" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjQW78RXX7ghOxaLkcVxVAnwvDl-n730WLMsvmO1uSDcx6CFTKIsIckVOquaCejRfJCLu0ZbLdSapx76SIoV-d84AJzeDG5J0K0SoBHzsLqSKhUnBtql8TsUZoTkuJev9aSOEx8l4t61OFkr9bbQ2Ngi0w9k9gt2LUgKCvjL9N1U4PYJj4X65qoEPf2MA=w400-h300" width="400" /></a></div><br /><o:p><br /></o:p><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-size: medium;">We visited the Big Island from late April into May, and it was an amazing trip. Somehow we timed things just right, missing the surge of crowds which came a month or two later, as well as the surge in prices. I ran every day in Kona, usually at 4 or 5 in the morning, before the sun came up, under the stars and Milky Way. We made it Volcanoes National Park and saw a much larger crater. Farm markets, local eats, crafts, and sunsets by the beach, every day.</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-size: medium;"><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-size: medium;"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoListParagraph" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]-->2.<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span><!--[endif]-->Circumpolar Race Around The World<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-size: medium;"><o:p> </o:p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgKx1F5ZLLtQWmiCWfaBtY1Ag6cjfT2jKmv4oMjurwFBsHfiKXCukhMaDVwMME-xt8NXghVZW7OCNxe1kbZCzJ1YRORPdA7jj2PZ75ZK_L9PU-rGopHZ-IRX_prqd6KNsZ3RDd_WcfUY5smBj3JLg2K5Ef0j2qTTGMR_Kk9VuzCteK15a_Y0_i_MP7nSA=s4032" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgKx1F5ZLLtQWmiCWfaBtY1Ag6cjfT2jKmv4oMjurwFBsHfiKXCukhMaDVwMME-xt8NXghVZW7OCNxe1kbZCzJ1YRORPdA7jj2PZ75ZK_L9PU-rGopHZ-IRX_prqd6KNsZ3RDd_WcfUY5smBj3JLg2K5Ef0j2qTTGMR_Kk9VuzCteK15a_Y0_i_MP7nSA=w300-h400" width="300" /></a></div><br /><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-size: medium;">The Circumpolar Race Around The World is a 30,000+ mile, 12 stage event, requiring teams of up to ten persons to log their mileage each day. My team started in 2020, and will be finishing up in early 2022. We keep a private group where we discuss our progress and encourage each other. The team has ten members: 4 Canadians, 4 Americans, and 2 Europeans. Each day after logging miles we can go to Google Maps and see exactly where we are. I’ve found this collaborative effort has helped me to lace up and put in 5 or 6 miles on many a day when I would not have, otherwise. There have been rainy runs, snowy runs, sunny runs, and many evening walks. I’ve spent much time looking at the Skagit River, the fields around the valley, and various neighborhoods. I canceled my gym membership when the pandemic, and picked this up instead, and overall I think it has helped my health.</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-size: medium;"><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-size: medium;"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoListParagraph" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]-->3.<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span><!--[endif]--><a href="https://scottyruns.blogspot.com/2021/09/cutthroat-classic.html" target="_blank">Cutthroat Classic</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-size: medium;"><o:p> </o:p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiTGWGM6SN7uDKbNwKjOkXdtWFN5qGb6hKWNUZBoPe2mjogHm9XakXnRWZdRtHK049ZzsLngPgEbfnKlLIUWBOeaF_vlBjZFC6iOtXkMrr-d8LYZk10oTmEUn_ZCri3KPNSBB7wH00Bn2KWlYE2UFMMR6A2Kg1zbQMkBEL1FzNFMLHOW-9WCTY2mDgwPw=s2016" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1512" data-original-width="2016" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiTGWGM6SN7uDKbNwKjOkXdtWFN5qGb6hKWNUZBoPe2mjogHm9XakXnRWZdRtHK049ZzsLngPgEbfnKlLIUWBOeaF_vlBjZFC6iOtXkMrr-d8LYZk10oTmEUn_ZCri3KPNSBB7wH00Bn2KWlYE2UFMMR6A2Kg1zbQMkBEL1FzNFMLHOW-9WCTY2mDgwPw=w400-h300" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-size: medium;">I was glad to once again run the Cutthroat Classic up in the North Cascades. This rates high on the annual list, because I got to see several family members I hadn’t seen in a year or so, three of who also ran the race. We had great weather and views. This year there was a very odd rolling start—“start when you want to”—and it worked well for me, as I had the trail largely to myself for the first three miles or so, after starting late. Nice hat and after-race meal. Really special because Reese ran with us. Reese was a newborn the first time Holley and I ran this together.</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-size: medium;"><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-size: medium;"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoListParagraph" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]-->4.<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span><!--[endif]-->Snohomish River Run Marathon<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-size: medium;"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-size: medium;">Snohomish is the county just to the south of Skagit. My friend Eric suggested I run this one with him, and I was glad to, as I wanted to check out the area for running. The course is flat and lends itself to a pretty fast time, I think. The first half is an out and back on the Centennial Trail and the second half is basically an out and back on the River Road. Very pretty fall views of the valley to the south. I had a very steady day and my best marathon splits in some time. I almost felt like a runner.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-size: medium;"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoListParagraph" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]-->5.<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span><!--[endif]-->Floods of 2021<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-size: medium;"><o:p> </o:p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjJaRHJojmhI9vN_j2P-vEBJdDz8YtaqUmtxX0kE7m0EgpdgvhLM0_vQgi6Z7MvDh1jGQCGYKjZTbLjbeN1jLyb7wt7CwxBDmp883oL1oVBkdy6SQgWRUXvw_Y6e-IEVCXH_uv85iIf6Z2k3GWM14s5gvc-zvqGXl_U9WAgZJgMLDM7-UUioSOe7rG7QA=s4032" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjJaRHJojmhI9vN_j2P-vEBJdDz8YtaqUmtxX0kE7m0EgpdgvhLM0_vQgi6Z7MvDh1jGQCGYKjZTbLjbeN1jLyb7wt7CwxBDmp883oL1oVBkdy6SQgWRUXvw_Y6e-IEVCXH_uv85iIf6Z2k3GWM14s5gvc-zvqGXl_U9WAgZJgMLDM7-UUioSOe7rG7QA=w400-h300" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgY0GdUzgVgWxJvqO7ibWCqaPdzMdl0RPw0yU06WSHuFqVtR-KF9wl3rrT8qtB4a0fPdCFKndYcOxt8Hju1slEWJDju8HU1R7eWQDWriOFarmbp_VPQRKiiZQv-2377g997Lm9nNaG7u3p4JBmOFN6WpWwYQq3C7rJIHw5JZHvB7e-dA1HC8eO1r4bLpQ=s4032" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgY0GdUzgVgWxJvqO7ibWCqaPdzMdl0RPw0yU06WSHuFqVtR-KF9wl3rrT8qtB4a0fPdCFKndYcOxt8Hju1slEWJDju8HU1R7eWQDWriOFarmbp_VPQRKiiZQv-2377g997Lm9nNaG7u3p4JBmOFN6WpWwYQq3C7rJIHw5JZHvB7e-dA1HC8eO1r4bLpQ=w400-h300" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-size: medium;">Northwest Washington experienced record flooding in November this year. In Whatcom County, whole towns were flooded. In Mount Vernon, flood walls had to be installed to hold the waters back from spilling into the town. And the walls worked! On one night, I was unable to drive home on I-5, forcing me to take Chuckanut, and then turnaround twice before finding a clear route across the valley. The next day I ran the Skagit, witnessing the high levels.</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-size: medium;"><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-size: medium;"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoListParagraph" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]-->6.<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span><!--[endif]-->The Great Sedro-Woolley Foot Race<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-size: medium;"><o:p> </o:p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiZ51ImIQiiNe1ZKPfUoU6P8DeKkgy5OZvrNTswQq1QLqtEj2Jrz1hm_AU26nzaSlvZIhVufj1N_FvC2oVGuQfpEEJ_W5uEG6iGe15nP5-xR0OtGEQjgeOiX0oRVwed1wM55aXzPamevPq-bMYoq7nuvbo_UHO1P_xCw5YUtXIf178y0hYG9p-0-WA9kw=s2016" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1512" data-original-width="2016" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiZ51ImIQiiNe1ZKPfUoU6P8DeKkgy5OZvrNTswQq1QLqtEj2Jrz1hm_AU26nzaSlvZIhVufj1N_FvC2oVGuQfpEEJ_W5uEG6iGe15nP5-xR0OtGEQjgeOiX0oRVwed1wM55aXzPamevPq-bMYoq7nuvbo_UHO1P_xCw5YUtXIf178y0hYG9p-0-WA9kw=w400-h300" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-size: medium;">5.17 miles, again! Thankful for this Fourth of July tradition. Great to see many Skagit Runners, at a live event, after a year of shutdowns. A very simple day.</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-size: medium;"><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-size: medium;"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoListParagraph" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]-->7.<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span><!--[endif]--><a href="https://scottyruns.blogspot.com/2021/11/virtual-new-york-city-marathon.html" target="_blank">New York City Virtual Marathon</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-size: medium;"><o:p> </o:p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiJGQuFKb4j2GxTva8lTZ_VezaTji8nHEllDOHvZPu1lxAmEzY7t1cXcUSGBzw4zZtnSMhTS8Wxd8X6bXvedlMIjmCXyC_A4UYvbVYow6M6bW1MRZJ2cr4EiVJm-HL-aTGgpkZUZWS7mlcdH9h6b1OdZLq-2awuRcfy3w1vYG9GYkZD-M7HdsE3hV9n8Q=s4032" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiJGQuFKb4j2GxTva8lTZ_VezaTji8nHEllDOHvZPu1lxAmEzY7t1cXcUSGBzw4zZtnSMhTS8Wxd8X6bXvedlMIjmCXyC_A4UYvbVYow6M6bW1MRZJ2cr4EiVJm-HL-aTGgpkZUZWS7mlcdH9h6b1OdZLq-2awuRcfy3w1vYG9GYkZD-M7HdsE3hV9n8Q=w300-h400" width="300" /></a></div><br /><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-size: medium;">Back to Strava. I don’t use much technology in my running. I’m pretty resistant, I guess—I don’t want too much data, even if it would probably turn me into a better runner, especially if I paid attention. But, I’ve used Strava a couple times now, to do the virtual NYC marathon, and both those experiences have been great. The NY Road Runners app talks to me as I run, giving me encouragement and noting a few key points along the course. I love the NYC marathon, and so this is all endearing. </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-size: medium;"><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-size: medium;"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-size: medium;">I did the same course as last year—home to Conway along the Dike Road, half a turn around the outer edge of Fir Island, and then back to Mount Vernon via Rexville, Beaver Marsh, Kamb, and McLean Road. Or three bridges over the Skagit, as another way I think about it.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-size: medium;"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-size: medium;">This year was a pretty tough run, actually. I had a sprained ankle, which was only slightly healed. The weather was bad, and I got soaked in the final four miles or so. Also, one of my “water stops” was closed, leaving me thirsty for the final 8 miles. But I hit my finish line, right by Mr. T’s..<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-size: medium;"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoListParagraph" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]-->8.<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span><!--[endif]--><a href="https://scottyruns.blogspot.com/2021/12/snow-day-run-along-skagit-river.html" target="_blank">Snow Runs on the Skagit</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjepEX8eUyLZHDVbPt5vIX8Ob29ix0xDfrI2MPdEoXWeSULRPC2yILxn-ffbZSFmZZugRPHqhIJxFxr9XA7I1klpM04qrd1JBWqUdrXLxRwRzZ3XnwyWuIxKfR_2qLQo_Pd80RS3mgRLn1AI2IpMbcVlZ4fmWJrQxaRaXKL9rjabRq1BVY3Ogz0Fqh-Zg=s2016" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1512" data-original-width="2016" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjepEX8eUyLZHDVbPt5vIX8Ob29ix0xDfrI2MPdEoXWeSULRPC2yILxn-ffbZSFmZZugRPHqhIJxFxr9XA7I1klpM04qrd1JBWqUdrXLxRwRzZ3XnwyWuIxKfR_2qLQo_Pd80RS3mgRLn1AI2IpMbcVlZ4fmWJrQxaRaXKL9rjabRq1BVY3Ogz0Fqh-Zg=w400-h300" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjWMcuLWOo3AYpAMrpaI8hxWh3t5J6gIaivQ7pw3qf66s25io9hzftezm9DzP0X1niv1LfJ6DeyLQjIgooJIbM7PoJW1xzZWrsTCjHotTtMVbyVi9sr1JkPU-i_lpBWb5Zh4fHEm82GOn-33KiTPdJlP0cNqhvm_Yxh2YQZMpMVoB-42m_QxmCoKVxLOg=s4032" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjWMcuLWOo3AYpAMrpaI8hxWh3t5J6gIaivQ7pw3qf66s25io9hzftezm9DzP0X1niv1LfJ6DeyLQjIgooJIbM7PoJW1xzZWrsTCjHotTtMVbyVi9sr1JkPU-i_lpBWb5Zh4fHEm82GOn-33KiTPdJlP0cNqhvm_Yxh2YQZMpMVoB-42m_QxmCoKVxLOg=w400-h300" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjPRItfYfqwgueSKt6g8Y9YYRDz-kQ8l-JPHmtj1yBHqJLDL0J9UkjnEFOiJVdnJuTD72WO3gurCJ329LiR0TYFLbYY88iOg7EyacBp9Afgsw7z0KmaZsSwdkNmClrISwNztG28SXzxh83CCZWZLsoaGHzFe0uiv8AaXm5ICkwlOdasvZ85rHFEfXKM2w=s2016" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1512" data-original-width="2016" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjPRItfYfqwgueSKt6g8Y9YYRDz-kQ8l-JPHmtj1yBHqJLDL0J9UkjnEFOiJVdnJuTD72WO3gurCJ329LiR0TYFLbYY88iOg7EyacBp9Afgsw7z0KmaZsSwdkNmClrISwNztG28SXzxh83CCZWZLsoaGHzFe0uiv8AaXm5ICkwlOdasvZ85rHFEfXKM2w=w400-h300" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-size: medium;">The year ended with a serious freeze. Christmas had a bit of white, and then the snow fell down much more, with maybe a foot or so. The snow stuck around for a week, and turned to ice. I got out on the River Bend road and elsewhere, breaking tracks, watching birds, and freezing my nasal passages. The running wasn’t strong—it was more like slow cross-country skiing, but each day was beautiful. The Skagit Valley felt a lot like the Methow Valley to the east, for this time of year.</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-size: medium;"><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-size: medium;"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoListParagraph" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]-->9.<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span><!--[endif]--><a href="https://scottyruns.blogspot.com/2021/10/baker-lake-50k.html" target="_blank">Baker Lake 50k</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-size: medium;"><o:p> </o:p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEifP339LJBup1Rs6Vh3UgqFuVzPkBys83_yfMwieTaQjTxQObV2ZNWQHBCqFmZesA6tCIUvFWeujErxVDz5MXQukAl2WaUc9nypd7deOerMXXyrkUYDNbgZvkFMnS5T8fsg3hxhJbdVM5weh7KAca8Eg6L7U5oqxdZpL6ipQdW09AZ_A209BrF0HLCntg=s2016" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1512" data-original-width="2016" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEifP339LJBup1Rs6Vh3UgqFuVzPkBys83_yfMwieTaQjTxQObV2ZNWQHBCqFmZesA6tCIUvFWeujErxVDz5MXQukAl2WaUc9nypd7deOerMXXyrkUYDNbgZvkFMnS5T8fsg3hxhJbdVM5weh7KAca8Eg6L7U5oqxdZpL6ipQdW09AZ_A209BrF0HLCntg=w400-h300" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-size: medium;">My favorite race makes the list again. There’s a temptation to leave it off, because I do it every year, but this is a big reason why: its always pretty, and usually a good day out. I had no trouble with the distance this year, although it was mixed in with a five week period of Baker Lake, Snohomish River Marathon and the virtual NYC. I think I was fresher for this one, though. It was a beautiful day, and for the first time I spotted red/green sockeye salmon, from the bridge at the turnaround.</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-size: medium;"><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-size: medium;"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoListParagraph" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]-->10.<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span><!--[endif]--><a href="https://scottyruns.blogspot.com/2021/04/centennial-trail.html">Centennial Trail</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-size: medium;"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-size: medium;">It was many years overdue, but for the first time I ran the Centennial Trail from north end and Nakashima Barn. Stan Nakashima mentioned an event out that way, and while I didn’t marathon miles in me that day, I got in a solid 11 and set myself up for a longer run to come, maybe this year. Great to see some friends out there, including Stan.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-size: medium;"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-size: medium;">The year was short on events, because of COVID, but I got to get together with many good friends, as well as family. We didn’t get out as much as in the past, but we took in the Aquasox and I won amazing seats through Global Citizen to see John Legend in Woodinville. He was amazing. No Mariners, no Seahawks, and only one true visit to Seattle. Pike Place was disorienting after so much social distancing. The family visits were the best of things.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-size: medium;"><o:p> </o:p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjs0E5P8s6t5gMf3uI1qEXD-m_PGHZCNzVy36XXqeo42z0aQ8S3Qy1m623Qu0aMLc7FOX_SBRl5dGZ0LngEWjw_04CXe2mRFq7o1-wPuuZh07DqwSwycQUfdxAB_vszESS7FVsk0JuBKDjDfi7gp1bX3EAFB64z-vZWvKz2YanMN1Scwgx6Sz45oRD6Mg=s4032" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjs0E5P8s6t5gMf3uI1qEXD-m_PGHZCNzVy36XXqeo42z0aQ8S3Qy1m623Qu0aMLc7FOX_SBRl5dGZ0LngEWjw_04CXe2mRFq7o1-wPuuZh07DqwSwycQUfdxAB_vszESS7FVsk0JuBKDjDfi7gp1bX3EAFB64z-vZWvKz2YanMN1Scwgx6Sz45oRD6Mg=w400-h300" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-size: medium;">Wishing all my friends and those who come this way a healthy and happy new year. </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-size: medium;"><o:p></o:p></p><style class="WebKit-mso-list-quirks-style">
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</style>Scottyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15346029004509730578noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4695295435066427359.post-47527975903714332272021-12-28T09:37:00.001-08:002021-12-28T09:37:17.509-08:00Snow Day Run Along The Skagit River<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhfPsZMR5t9dRdzJw7e164Ed9s3fQOPrAgRrDEavN81CObOrWVWmnKmOBCYWAHijFyHwn65M5vciFlLaZKD6cnARdhhKJdRzxhbdt-YxOjhdNi7XyVh1TEA9OlW2TCoBXU6ffYFsQ8q4iL-QwZPFdorvnJuwDIlwB85wyuC9KhOF9iqVSpq8XoP_O8UVg=s2016" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1512" data-original-width="2016" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhfPsZMR5t9dRdzJw7e164Ed9s3fQOPrAgRrDEavN81CObOrWVWmnKmOBCYWAHijFyHwn65M5vciFlLaZKD6cnARdhhKJdRzxhbdt-YxOjhdNi7XyVh1TEA9OlW2TCoBXU6ffYFsQ8q4iL-QwZPFdorvnJuwDIlwB85wyuC9KhOF9iqVSpq8XoP_O8UVg=w400-h300" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Snow changes everything! Mount Vernon got hit with a bit of a White Christmas, and then even more snow the day after. The snow will stick around for a few days, due to persistent low temperatures. For me, this is not too disruptive, as I already had penciled in this week as a slow week for work. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Snow in the lowlands seems to come around for a day or two most winters, but never sticks around long. I chose to take one of my usual running routes, next to the Skagit River. The road is closed to through traffic right now, due to a bulge in the dike from flooding a month or two ago. This means few cars--pretty much an open trail. I was able to make fresh tracks on the road--see the "S" above. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The snow shows a bit of wind drift patterns--nature's designs. Below, a log is covered with snow, after washing up a couple months ago, when water levels were 10-15 feet higher. The air was crisp--and cold--and my little 7 mile jaunt on my normal route ended up being one of the good days outside. 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text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-l9HP7zgEnTo/YYhYIysGAHI/AAAAAAAAN_U/iv9FXCoetg47m7M59qi3FsiJ4Wgpyz-rQCNcBGAsYHQ/s2048/02671238-A635-4623-929B-A4D8552FD86E.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="300" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-l9HP7zgEnTo/YYhYIysGAHI/AAAAAAAAN_U/iv9FXCoetg47m7M59qi3FsiJ4Wgpyz-rQCNcBGAsYHQ/w400-h300/02671238-A635-4623-929B-A4D8552FD86E.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><br /> I once again ran the Virtual New York City Marathon this weekend. I did this last year when things were more locked down, This year, I able to land an automatic live entry for 2022, provided I complete a virtual 26.2 this year, within a two week window. I completed my run yesterday, in somewhere between five and six lonely hours.<p></p><p>Yesterday was not ideal. Last weekend would've been better, but family matters come first. Also, a week after running the Snohomish River Marathon, I stepped in a puddle-hidden pothole on a run, and rolled and sprained my right ankle. This is the ankle that rolls so much that I'm not running as many trails as I used to. The cycle is somewhat predictable -- roll the ankle, do some stretches and take it easy--and get back at it in a couple weeks. However, that didn't work this time around, because my Circumpolar Run Around the World team was pushing out the miles to reach a goal this past week (finish Europe). </p><p>The virtual NYC race gives you a two weekend to run, and in the northwest this time of year, it'd be ideal to miss out on rain and cold, which comes and goes. I ran out of time, and had to run yesterday. The forecast was driving rain and 45 mph winds. Not a problem for a short run, but running alone with no support in bad conditions is a drag.</p><p>I got up early and got out the door at 5:20 AM. It looked like the weather would turn worse mid-morning, and that's what happened. The first hour and half was in the dark, on flat country roads, but not too much rain, and not too cold. My course from home was the same as last year--Mount Vernon to Conway, a half circle around the outer perimeter of Fir Island, and then return via the backroads from the Rex. Three bridges over the Skagit. Great route. </p><p>The rain was sporadic, but came on hard towards the end. My ankle was not cooperative, which meant I favored my other leg throughout, making it a much harder run than it should've been. I also got to the Rex before it opened at 9 AM, and so wasn't able to re-stock up on water. I ran with a hydration pack, but hydration was nil for the final 8 miles.</p><p>The snowbirds are here, again. I'm reminded of T.S. Eliot's line, about measuring life in coffee spoons. It brings a smile to see these big birds fly in pairs over the house each fall, and then see them out in the fields on my runs and drives. Windy days are special, with some of the raptors soaring. The flocks of snow geese are more like hoards- a bit scary, if assigned ill intentions. Beautiful and National Geographic worthy, in truth.</p><p>The app is terrific. Great to get some encouragement at key points of the race--"crossing the Queensboro Bridge!" "Welcome to Central Park!" etc. The battery in my phone held up, which was a concern for this not-so-Strava guy. </p><p>Glad to get it done. Now I can think about returning to NYC for the run the five boroughs again. </p><p>And then, I got up early this morning to watch the actual running of the marathon. ESPN2 had it on, and I was disappointed in the coverage, but enjoyed all the sights and history. They watered down the race coverage by doing features all the time, and missed some of the key developments. The announcer kept referring to Molly Seidel as Molly Huddle, an absolutely unconscionable error. But then Bernard Lagat's sister Viola Cheptoo came in second in a Central Park sprint to the finish, and Molly Seidel beat the American record, and all was good. Really enjoy getting up and watching this event.</p>Scottyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15346029004509730578noreply@blogger.com0