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by _Eric_
Mon Aug 09, 2010 8:29 am
Forum: Ultras and Trail Running
Topic: Haliburtons Anonymous (HA)
Replies: 392
Views: 64384

Re: Haliburtons Anonymous (HA)

Strider wrote:Seems like the award go to he/she who crashes and burns the best. You 100mile folks have got the advantage there for sure...and knowing Eric, well there is no one who can beat him ;)




heheh I'll have to old back a bit...It's a long run :twisted:
by _Eric_
Tue Aug 03, 2010 1:53 pm
Forum: Ultras and Trail Running
Topic: Krupicka's White River report
Replies: 24
Views: 1293

Re: Krupicka's White River report

I don't know how he does it, goes shirtless and no socks! Shafting and blisters
by _Eric_
Tue Aug 03, 2010 1:50 pm
Forum: Ultras and Trail Running
Topic: Haliburtons Anonymous (HA)
Replies: 392
Views: 64384

Re: Haliburtons Anonymous (HA)

...dedicated to Holly, who I'm sure could've turned around for 50 more at White River... and cuz I know you love this song so much :wink: All I wanna do (bang bang bang bang) and a (cha-ching) and take your buckle... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ewRjZoRtu0Y" onclick="window.open(this.href);return...
by _Eric_
Tue Aug 03, 2010 9:55 am
Forum: Ultras and Trail Running
Topic: Krupicka's White River report
Replies: 24
Views: 1293

Re: Krupicka's White River report

Jwolf wrote:That's a great report. Thanks for the link.

Does he only carry the one water bottle on his belt-pack?



I think he's running with 2 hand-held bottles and when one is empty he tuck's it in is pants.
by _Eric_
Mon Aug 02, 2010 6:25 pm
Forum: Ultras and Trail Running
Topic: Haliburtons Anonymous (HA)
Replies: 392
Views: 64384

Re: Haliburtons Anonymous (HA)

Well it's official now, I'm in for one long day! :twisted:
by _Eric_
Mon Aug 02, 2010 12:41 pm
Forum: Ultras and Trail Running
Topic: Haliburtons Anonymous (HA)
Replies: 392
Views: 64384

Re: Haliburtons Anonymous (HA)

...Actually, I am hoping to run 51 miles - I really want to be in good enough shape at the finish to do the turn and run another .5 miles back up the road - psychologically getting ready for next year :) Ah Ah Ah! Let me tell you, after finishing the 50mi last year, there was NO WAY I would have ru...
by _Eric_
Thu Jul 01, 2010 7:37 pm
Forum: Ultras and Trail Running
Topic: Haliburtons Anonymous (HA)
Replies: 392
Views: 64384

Re: Haliburtons Anonymous (HA)

I ran Haliburton 50k and the 50 miler, UltimateXC is way harder....

8:30-9hours for 58k?
by _Eric_
Mon Apr 05, 2010 7:09 am
Forum: Ultras and Trail Running
Topic: Gatineau Park & Ottawa area trail runs - Add yours!
Replies: 172
Views: 212469

Re: Gatineau Park & Ottawa area trail runs - Add yours!

msdesigner wrote:That's a crazy long run! Impressive!!

I changed the thread title.... hopefully we will get reviews of more trails in the area.


The water must have been brutally cold!
by _Eric_
Sun Apr 04, 2010 5:52 pm
Forum: Ultras and Trail Running
Topic: Gatineau Park & Ottawa area trail runs - Add yours!
Replies: 172
Views: 212469

Re: Wolf Trail, Gatineau Park

That's a nasty looking scratch....


I did an epic run Saturday, started in Masham to Luskville falls. No snow on the south side :)

Here's the link on facebook:
http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=1 ... 7fbbc9bea0
by _Eric_
Tue Mar 16, 2010 7:18 am
Forum: General Running Discussion
Topic: Is the Whole Planet Overweight?
Replies: 126
Views: 9148

Re: Is the Whole Planet Overweight?

deb wrote:im pretty sure all the overweight people wait until i'm traveling and sit next to me on long flights.



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by _Eric_
Sat Mar 13, 2010 8:00 pm
Forum: Ultras and Trail Running
Topic: Pain during Ultras
Replies: 16
Views: 3167

Re: Pain during Ultras

“Pain is inevitable; suffering is optional.”

“The pain of the mind is worse than the pain of the body”
by _Eric_
Mon Feb 22, 2010 6:56 pm
Forum: The Speed Zone
Topic: Racing flats for a half marathon?
Replies: 47
Views: 12602

Re: Racing flats for a half marathon?

I just got a pair of Musha wave 2 they feel good and they also have quite a bit of cushion 8oz What colour did you get ? Been training in my Musha's on the hamstermill the past couple of weeks for my hill repeats and intervals, and boy do they / my legs feel light, as compared to my trail shoes tha...
by _Eric_
Sun Feb 21, 2010 5:39 pm
Forum: General Running Discussion
Topic: Who's in for The WinterMAN ?
Replies: 28
Views: 2117

Re: Who's in for The WinterMAN ?

Men 50-54 21:15 21:47 22:01 22:24 3:16 Men 40-44 21:35 21:48 22:03 22:08 4:46 Eric, I figure you would have been about 7 seconds behind that guy 1.1 km before the finish. Did he really pull away at 2:59/km pace? unfortunately I think that he cut the course short, hopefully it's an honest mistake. T...
by _Eric_
Sun Feb 21, 2010 2:07 pm
Forum: General Running Discussion
Topic: Racing Sunday
Replies: 57
Views: 4587

Re: Racing Sunday

treadlightly wrote:
_Eric_ wrote:Winterman was brutal! I'd be surprised to see PB on that course, hilly, slushy and windy.... :?


Glad I only did the Half :shock:


I PB'd! :D



Actually I also PB'd it was my first official half marathon. :roll:
by _Eric_
Sun Feb 21, 2010 1:32 pm
Forum: General Running Discussion
Topic: Racing Sunday
Replies: 57
Views: 4587

Re: Racing Sunday

Winterman was brutal! I'd be surprised to see PB on that course, hilly, slushy and windy.... :?


Glad I only did the Half :shock:
by _Eric_
Sun Feb 21, 2010 1:21 pm
Forum: General Running Discussion
Topic: Who's in for The WinterMAN ?
Replies: 28
Views: 2117

Re: Who's in for The WinterMAN ?

WinterMan was not easy, my first and last one. Wind and slush just about killed me.

Happy with my time, 1:32:19 16th place
by _Eric_
Sat Feb 20, 2010 3:45 pm
Forum: General Running Discussion
Topic: Who's in for The WinterMAN ?
Replies: 28
Views: 2117

Re: Who's in for The WinterMAN ?

yeah i got a short-sleeved, cheap t-shirt, good thing it's not the reason i do races
by _Eric_
Sat Feb 20, 2010 3:43 pm
Forum: General Running Discussion
Topic: Ed Whitlock and the Age of Simplicity
Replies: 12
Views: 1092

Re: Ed Whitlock and the Age of Simplicity

babysteps wrote:I gotta find me a cemetery, some old shoes...and 3 hours every day.



let me know when we start...
by _Eric_
Wed Feb 17, 2010 10:03 am
Forum: The Speed Zone
Topic: Racing flats for a half marathon?
Replies: 47
Views: 12602

Re: Racing flats for a half marathon?

Wingfoot wrote:
_Eric_ wrote:I just got a pair of Musha wave 2 they feel good and they also have quite a bit of cushion 8oz


I thought you were running Barefoot in the snow ;)



Not that stupid!

:wink:
by _Eric_
Wed Feb 17, 2010 8:56 am
Forum: General Running Discussion
Topic: Who's in for The WinterMAN ?
Replies: 28
Views: 2117

Re: Who's in for The WinterMAN ?

it's cumming up fast, what's your plan for this week? Mini taper, rest, or just use the race for spicing up your training?
by _Eric_
Tue Feb 16, 2010 3:46 pm
Forum: The Speed Zone
Topic: Racing flats for a half marathon?
Replies: 47
Views: 12602

Re: Racing flats for a half marathon?

I just got a pair of Musha wave 2 they feel good and they also have quite a bit of cushion 8oz
by _Eric_
Wed Feb 10, 2010 10:05 am
Forum: General Running Discussion
Topic: NCM Weekend Roll Call
Replies: 491
Views: 45339

Re: NCM Weekend Roll Call

Marathon _Eric_ Trichristine Gourou Spirit Flower Irongirl Ironboy mcshame MikeM lorei (my first!!) canalrunner: 3:45 bunny flexrun Run26.2 OrleansRunner Jogger Barbie Tortis (a.k.a. Mr Jogger Barbie) erinmcd (my first) Weezer (my first also...) irun4me (adding to the "my first" group) tre...
by _Eric_
Tue Feb 09, 2010 8:37 am
Forum: General Running Discussion
Topic: I didn't know that Stephan Dion was a runner...
Replies: 31
Views: 3654

Re: I didn't know that Stephan Dion was a runner...

I'd like to see Harper run a 5k.


Aren't they supposed to inspire the people...Anyone want to send him the challenge?
by _Eric_
Fri Feb 05, 2010 8:25 am
Forum: General Running Discussion
Topic: Las Vegas escape vacation, any good place to run?
Replies: 13
Views: 1817

Re: Las Vegas escape vacation, any good place to run?

A really bad place to run is along the sidewalk on the Strip. Several groups of runners were doing this tonight and they were frankly a nuisance to people coming in and out of the casinos. There just isn't the space. And I can't even recommend the hotel fitness center. Where I'm staying (Paris Hote...
by _Eric_
Thu Feb 04, 2010 9:39 pm
Forum: General Running Discussion
Topic: Las Vegas escape vacation, any good place to run?
Replies: 13
Views: 1817

Re: Las Vegas escape vacation, any good place to run?

I can't wait to have a look at those trails :)

Thanks for the info, I'll look into renting a car for Death Valley... 8)

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