I really like my Atlas shoes in most conditions but My Dions have been really good to me on the hard pack stuff. The Dions "Deep" cleats provide some really great traction as well on the groomers. I would like to give a larger Dion a try in the more typical powder I run in. If you want really really great service you cannot beat Dion.
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Friday, January 21, 2011
Monday, January 17, 2011
Run, Walk, Hike, Crawl --it's all good, be happy with what you got
Growing up injuries were common as an avid skateboarder, bmx'er, creek walker, tree climber etc. ; however everything seemed to heal overnight so all was good.
Not no more! I cut my finger and it takes weeks to heal. Snap a tendon in my ankle and it takes a lifetime.
Getting back on my bike after years off was relatively simple and easy on the body when comparing it to running again after longer than I can remeber. It felt so great the Fall before last when I rediscovered running and then to experience it in the snow! For someone that watched his HR (heart rate) so closely on the mountain bike seeing my HR statistics running in the snow, uphill was astounding. I knew I had found the sport that would help my cycling come spring. I knew it was an incredible workout.
Then it all came to an abrupt halt when the pain in my heal was as bad as getting kicked in the groin repeatedly (not really though but it was bad). I ran the mountain run at squaw in the middle of the night one to many times, or maybe it was the hill repeats I did tell i puked? I don't know. I think it is just that I am no longer 20 sumptin years old and my body was TELLING ME.
Anyway, I could go on to talk about the other injuries I have dealt with since my Achilles tendon injury but the point I really want to get across to anyone that cares to read this is to not take anything for granted.
I am just so happy to be outdoors and running again. That is my friend Max the dog in the photo. I borrowed him from a friend who has been busy studying. I thought having the dog would make it something different for me, maybe easier. Not a chance, Max kept a fast pace and always stayed out in front of me. If he could talk he would have probably been heckling me.
My friend Julie has a site called 365meditation.com where she takes a word everyday and gives some real/deeper meaning to it.
Today I found the word granted. Even though i was running ( i mean jogging?) at a snails pace with a dog heckling me. I was super happy to be out there moving along. I will never take the health of my body for granted again. I will be glad it is doing what it does and if i can get a little more out of it then that is great.
Thank you to me for getting me this far.
Not no more! I cut my finger and it takes weeks to heal. Snap a tendon in my ankle and it takes a lifetime.
Getting back on my bike after years off was relatively simple and easy on the body when comparing it to running again after longer than I can remeber. It felt so great the Fall before last when I rediscovered running and then to experience it in the snow! For someone that watched his HR (heart rate) so closely on the mountain bike seeing my HR statistics running in the snow, uphill was astounding. I knew I had found the sport that would help my cycling come spring. I knew it was an incredible workout.
Then it all came to an abrupt halt when the pain in my heal was as bad as getting kicked in the groin repeatedly (not really though but it was bad). I ran the mountain run at squaw in the middle of the night one to many times, or maybe it was the hill repeats I did tell i puked? I don't know. I think it is just that I am no longer 20 sumptin years old and my body was TELLING ME.
Anyway, I could go on to talk about the other injuries I have dealt with since my Achilles tendon injury but the point I really want to get across to anyone that cares to read this is to not take anything for granted.
I am just so happy to be outdoors and running again. That is my friend Max the dog in the photo. I borrowed him from a friend who has been busy studying. I thought having the dog would make it something different for me, maybe easier. Not a chance, Max kept a fast pace and always stayed out in front of me. If he could talk he would have probably been heckling me.
My friend Julie has a site called 365meditation.com where she takes a word everyday and gives some real/deeper meaning to it.
Today I found the word granted. Even though i was running ( i mean jogging?) at a snails pace with a dog heckling me. I was super happy to be out there moving along. I will never take the health of my body for granted again. I will be glad it is doing what it does and if i can get a little more out of it then that is great.
Thank you to me for getting me this far.
Sunday, January 16, 2011
"The Racing Gnome Snow Run" Snowshoe Race
This one I am sure is gonna be a good one! 2009 national Snowshoe Champ Peter Fain has put together what looks like is gonna be a fantastic event!
All the information I have right now (and should be all you need) is from the email Peter sent me which I have re-posted below.
All the information I have right now (and should be all you need) is from the email Peter sent me which I have re-posted below.
The Racing Gnome Snow Run
10km Snowshoe race and 5km ramble
Prizes for top 3 men and women
February 5th
9:35am start
Royal Gorge
Soda Springs, Ca.
Proceeds benefit the Donner Summit Historical Society
Limited racing demos available from Redfeather snowshoes
Early registration
register at www.ultrasignup.com
5km $30
10km $40
Competitive entry discounts: Contact Peter at runonsnow@gmail.com
Race day registration
5km $35
10km $45
Course Details
An inspiring point to point course starting at the Summit Lodge at Royal Gorge and finishing at Ice Lakes Lodge. Course highlights include a grueling climb up Nose Dive and Crows nest, a stretch through Van Norden meadow, a riddge run along Razorback,rolling trails through densely wooded terrain and a unforgettable 1.2 mile single track downhill to the finish. Expect exceptional views and exhilarating downhill sprints.
70% single track and 30% groomed trails
"in the 12 years I've been snowshoe racing, this is by far the coolest course I've ever run" Peter Fain
Additional details:
GU generously provided your energy to to power throw the deep snow, Sierra Nevada Brewing Company is providiing the after race recovery liquid; Ice Lakes Lodge is providing some food, Sierra Pacific Coffee Company is sending you home with some of their organic coffee to boost your next morning, we are sending you home with a coffee mug to put the java in, plus some other cool schwag.
There will be a shuttle from the finish back to the start, there are only 3 spots at the finish so plan on using the shuttle.
Where have I been !?
Just a quick note.
No doubt about it, trail running is tough on the body and snowshoe running is even tougher.
Last winter I damaged my Achilles tendon pretty good from getting a little crazy on the frequency, duration and intensity of my hill workouts. I never was able to really bet back to running last winter. Come along spring and I was happy to be-able to ride my mountain bike. Well...about 4 rides into the season I went down, did the major splits and tore my hamstring and groin as well as busted up my thumb pretty good. This really took the wind out of my sails.
Anyhow, I have been running again but I will never race again (never say never?, ...I never say that) I have not bothered bringing my gps or heart rate monitor with me as I am just trying to enjoy it and not push myself into injury and out of the fun completely. I will try to start writing and posting some photos of my excursions though. And I am planning on making the gap from Deep creek to Squaw valley soon (see "Bluebird Snowshoe running) and will fully document that one with gps and photos.
I look forward to it.
Happy trails,
Dan
No doubt about it, trail running is tough on the body and snowshoe running is even tougher.
Last winter I damaged my Achilles tendon pretty good from getting a little crazy on the frequency, duration and intensity of my hill workouts. I never was able to really bet back to running last winter. Come along spring and I was happy to be-able to ride my mountain bike. Well...about 4 rides into the season I went down, did the major splits and tore my hamstring and groin as well as busted up my thumb pretty good. This really took the wind out of my sails.
Anyhow, I have been running again but I will never race again (never say never?, ...I never say that) I have not bothered bringing my gps or heart rate monitor with me as I am just trying to enjoy it and not push myself into injury and out of the fun completely. I will try to start writing and posting some photos of my excursions though. And I am planning on making the gap from Deep creek to Squaw valley soon (see "Bluebird Snowshoe running) and will fully document that one with gps and photos.
I look forward to it.
Happy trails,
Dan
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