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« on: May 15, 2006, 08:02:36 PM » |
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Hi everybody!!, first off i`d like to congratulate everyone on their races this past weekend, from what i`ve read , all are alive and well, and a big wow to those who now can call themselves marathoners!!, i ran my first marathon last fall, i know how you feel..ughh..And Derek, we`ve never met but holy smokem on your first half buddy, my best was in February in a time of 1:39, so i know how you have to focus yourself to do it in this kind of time, im impressed for sure, i hope to meet you some day.Well Ganaraska for those who have never gone...IT WAS GREAT!!, i don't know if Sandy has been or not, but it`s a tough trail to be on, we did the 25k, but a 50k was ran at the same time, 70 in our race and around 37 or so did the 50k, { far cry from Mississauga!!}, the terrain was similar to our trail run in Bata, you know the part when were at the top from walking the big hill at the start, well from there to the part where Sandy stops to wait for us, well that part resembles about 70% of the run, but the rest will get ya!!, hills so big that running is out of the question..walkers...some i ran on a side stride like Sandy showed me,but the majority were walked, one was made out of sand, located between 2 dunes..way cool!!!, and some were so long it took 15 mins to walk them{ fast walk}, we went over stumps, rocks, over head dead trees, fallen trees, and mud...lots of it in places { jane would love the mud }, going down these hills was to say...freaky, this is the first time that my toes felt like they were coming through the front of my shoes!!! { CUT THE NAILS B4 U GO!! }, and trail people know how to eat!!, i was getting to full to run, there were bagels, croissants, bananas, oranges, jube jubes, and gummie bears, it was a feast every 5k, and it was so quiet, at a moment my friend Brian and myself were all alone..you could hear a pin drop..no cars, horns, highway noise, no people sound at all, we were deep into a beautiful ultra clean forest, not even a gum wrapper on the ground, we left the woods the same as we found it, i was so happy to see this out here, i didn't want to run any faster than i was but all the sugar took over and i got ahead of Brian, he was talking with Helen Scissions, she was doing the 50k, so i took off on my own, and yep!!!, got a little lost, but so were some others, its not hard to stray out there, but i ran up to some runnersd and followed them, so with all our jumping over, through, and around i still did a good timing of 2:32:06 for a 25k, and finished in good health and spirits, smiling through the finish line, it was one of the funnest and tough runs that i`ve been in, i`m definitely a fan of trail running, next me and the Brian are headed to Sulphur Springs for the 25k there, it was a weekend for racing wasn`t it??..David Storey.   |
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Peterborough half..1:38:22
ATB 2:22:40
Seaton Trail..26K.2:43:19
Ganaraska 25k trail..2:27:20.
run for the toad 50k.. 5:44:59
ATB 2:27:17
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« Reply #1 on: May 15, 2006, 09:06:43 PM » |
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hi snowrunner I just read your post it was a long one. Thank you it was tough running that time. It's not going to be my last i'm now hook on running the half marathon. Hopefuly we will meet someday. So are you going to run in the run for the toad in sept? it's lot's of fun and meet new ppl this will be my 4th toad i'm also hook on it. And i'm very proud of my self for running that time for my first half . Sounds like u had a good time running the Ganaraska,it sounds tough just like the toad that's tough too. I love trail running too I also run the 25k the toad as 25k run and walk they will not have the 50k this year. I know the person that runs it he runs in my running club in Waterloo he said that ppl wants the 50k back.I have a feeling it would be back nextyear. well bye for now Thanks again Derek.
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« Reply #2 on: May 15, 2006, 09:45:28 PM » |
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Hey Snowrunner, Sounds like you had a great time, but then I think you always do . Sounds like a nice but tough trail run, maybe something to look at in the far future  ! So did you get any pictures taken, or will they just be a blur,as that was an amazing time for a trail run. Janet |
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« Reply #2 on: May 15, 2006, 09:45:28 PM » |
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« Reply #3 on: May 15, 2006, 10:34:34 PM » |
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hi snowrunner I just read your post it was a long one. Thank you it was tough running that time. It's not going to be my last i'm now hook on running the half marathon. Hopefuly we will meet someday. So are you going to run in the run for the toad in sept? it's lot's of fun and meet new ppl this will be my 4th toad i'm also hook on it. And i'm very proud of my self for running that time for my first half . Sounds like u had a good time running the Ganaraska,it sounds tough just like the toad that's tough too. I love trail running too I also run the 25k the toad as 25k run and walk they will not have the 50k this year. I know the person that runs it he runs in my running club in Waterloo he said that ppl wants the 50k back.I have a feeling it would be back nextyear. well bye for now Thanks again Derek.
Hi Derek, yes im going to the toad this year, my friend Brian and myself are planning many trail runs this year, the toad and the 50k in Haliburton are on the list, see you at the toad if not before..Dave Storey. |
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Peterborough half..1:38:22
ATB 2:22:40
Seaton Trail..26K.2:43:19
Ganaraska 25k trail..2:27:20.
run for the toad 50k.. 5:44:59
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« Reply #4 on: May 15, 2006, 10:42:54 PM » |
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Hey Snowrunner, Sounds like you had a great time, but then I think you always do . Sounds like a nice but tough trail run, maybe something to look at in the far future ! So did you get any pictures taken, or will they just be a blur,as that was an amazing time for a trail run. Janet Hey Janet, good runnin kid!!!, yeah, i always have fun no matter where i go..lol.., got some pics, but only a couple, alot of this run was single track, and that would of made great pic`s but i couldnt stop, plus i had to keep my eyes on my feet..lol.., i only took a header once!!, quick recovery, no fall, trail is much different than road, gotta pay attention in these runs..when you recover, maybe we can do a run together again??, it was good yacking to you on a long run...later Janet..Dave. |
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Peterborough half..1:38:22
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Seaton Trail..26K.2:43:19
Ganaraska 25k trail..2:27:20.
run for the toad 50k.. 5:44:59
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« Reply #4 on: May 15, 2006, 10:42:54 PM » |
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« Reply #5 on: May 16, 2006, 07:42:22 AM » |
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Well Dave, it sounds like you had a wonderful time. Everything you could want. Can't wait for what pics you did get. You certainly had a lovely day weather wise if it was anything like us here. Was it sunny and warm?
I am glad that your first went so well. Now you are going to be hooked on these trail runs for sure.
Congratulations on a great finish.
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« Reply #6 on: May 16, 2006, 06:15:46 PM » |
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Well Dave, it sounds like you had a wonderful time. Everything you could want. Can't wait for what pics you did get. You certainly had a lovely day weather wise if it was anything like us here. Was it sunny and warm?
I am glad that your first went so well. Now you are going to be hooked on these trail runs for sure.
Congratulations on a great finish.
Tks Cathy, well it was sun/cloud when we started, and sunny when we finished, but during the run we were out of the sky`s eye for most of it, the temp was cool , but like all runs your not long warming up, im so glad you guys had fun at Mississauga, we will have to get together for a run soon, later bud, Dave. ..ps, yep..hooked on trail running!!! |
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Peterborough half..1:38:22
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Seaton Trail..26K.2:43:19
Ganaraska 25k trail..2:27:20.
run for the toad 50k.. 5:44:59
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« Reply #7 on: May 19, 2006, 09:46:53 AM » |
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Congratulations on your race Dave. We knew that you would do well. I am looking forward to your pictures if you get a chance to post them.
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« Reply #8 on: May 19, 2006, 01:27:40 PM » |
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Great report Dave. Very accurate descriptions. Sara and I ran the 25 as well. The sandhill was pretty neat. The harder you tried to run, the slower you went. And didn't you love the 20km marker at the top of the ski-lift, having just run the toughest hill on the course. It just didn't end. All great fun! They have a few pictures up of the finish line at http://ouser.org/photos/06/ga/index.php?menu=1 , but they don't do it justice. Will look forward to seeing your pics too. The trails were just beautiful and I would second the notion that if you haven't run there before, you should definately put it on your 'must do' trail list for next year! Derrick |
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« Reply #9 on: May 19, 2006, 07:39:19 PM » |
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Great report Dave. Very accurate descriptions. Sara and I ran the 25 as well. The sandhill was pretty neat. The harder you tried to run, the slower you went. And didn't you love the 20km marker at the top of the ski-lift, having just run the toughest hill on the course. It just didn't end. All great fun! They have a few pictures up of the finish line at http://ouser.org/photos/06/ga/index.php?menu=1 , but they don't do it justice. Will look forward to seeing your pics too. The trails were just beautiful and I would second the notion that if you haven't run there before, you should definately put it on your 'must do' trail list for next year! Derrick Yeah!!, i laughed out loud when i came through the woods to see the top of the ski lift, i dont think that when your in the woods you really know how high you really climb, but on this run we were going up all the time.And nope, the pic`s they have don`t give you the flavour of being there, definately going back next year, hopefully with a car load of these guys!!!. |
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Peterborough half..1:38:22
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Seaton Trail..26K.2:43:19
Ganaraska 25k trail..2:27:20.
run for the toad 50k.. 5:44:59
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« Reply #10 on: May 19, 2006, 08:31:41 PM » |
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I want a toe rope
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« Reply #11 on: May 19, 2006, 08:59:41 PM » |
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I want a toe rope
For which foot?? |
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Peterborough half..1:38:22
ATB 2:22:40
Seaton Trail..26K.2:43:19
Ganaraska 25k trail..2:27:20.
run for the toad 50k.. 5:44:59
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« Reply #12 on: May 24, 2006, 04:05:45 PM » |
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I finally got Dave's photos uploaded to Photobucket -- sorry Dave, I temporarily forgot! Here they are, with his captions: race headquarters in Ganaraska  future trail runners  me and my running possy..brian to the left, paul to the right.  this is Helen Scissions, she runs everything...50k on this day, with a adventure run { storm the trent} the next day...wow!!  |
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People are always blaming their circumstances for what they are. I don't believe in circumstances. The people who get on in this world are the people who get up and look for the circumstances they want, and, if they can't find them, make them.
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« Reply #13 on: May 24, 2006, 05:10:19 PM » |
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Great photo's Dave. By the way how much does it cost to have Jane post them for you? hahahah.  Susan |
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« Reply #14 on: May 24, 2006, 06:08:11 PM » |
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Great pictures Dave. It certainly looks like it was a lovely day and you enjoyed yourself to the fullest.
Oh and the toe rope............Both feet. It might be the only you will get me up those hills.
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