Iroquoia Trail Test - August 18

Ken B · Postby **Ken B** » Fri Jul 20, 2012 7:21 pm

Are any maniacs running this event?

They have several distances - 8 km, 15 km, 32 km, and 50 km. Mostly run on the Bruce Trail near Kilbride, Ontario.
I have signed up for the 32 km as a training run for the JFK which has the first 15.5 miles mainly along the Appalachan Trail in Maryland. Mrs. Tortoise and I just returned from scoping this part out in person and I definitely need some practise runs along similar terrain.

Doonst · Postby **Doonst** » Fri Jul 20, 2012 10:43 pm

I do hope to be there doing the 15. It is a tough course in spots, having taken a toll on several capable and experienced maniac trail regulars. You be careful out there my friend!

Ken B · Postby **Ken B** » Sat Jul 21, 2012 5:25 am

Doonst wrote:I do hope to be there doing the 15. It is a tough course in spots, having taken a toll on several capable and experienced maniac trail regulars. You be careful out there my friend!

Yeah! I figured that it would be. The Appalachan Trail is the same ( except no stream crossing!) It will be slow and careful for tortoises for sure. Thanks!

cbaker1 · Postby **cbaker1** » Sat Jul 21, 2012 10:28 am

Having done JFK, take it slow the first 15 miles. You want to come out of there with no bloody knees or worse. I can tell you from experience the rocks don't move when you stub your toe on one! Its a great great race though and its a lot of fun. It was also my first 50. Good luck in your training.

BJH · Postby **BJH** » Sat Jul 21, 2012 6:53 pm

I'm strongly considering 32k. I was vaguely considering 50k, but after last weekend have decided to be realistic.

Ken B · Postby **Ken B** » Sat Jul 21, 2012 7:55 pm

BJH wrote:I'm strongly considering 32k. I was vaguely considering 50k, but after last weekend have decided to be realistic.

Yes - register for the 32 km! It will be fun!!!

BJH · Postby **BJH** » Sat Jul 21, 2012 8:04 pm

Ken B wrote:
BJH wrote:I'm strongly considering 32k. I was vaguely considering 50k, but after last weekend have decided to be realistic.

Yes - register for the 32 km! It will be fun!!!

I will keep you up to date, but I'd say it's pretty likely I'll be there.

Doonst wrote:I do hope to be there doing the 15. It is a tough course in spots, having taken a toll on several capable and experienced maniac trail regulars. You be careful out there my friend!

It would be awesome to see you there!

Ken B · Postby **Ken B** » Sat Jul 21, 2012 8:23 pm

BJH wrote:
Ken B wrote:
BJH wrote:I'm strongly considering 32k. I was vaguely considering 50k, but after last weekend have decided to be realistic.

Yes - register for the 32 km! It will be fun!!!

I will keep you up to date, but I'd say it's pretty likely I'll be there.

Doonst wrote:I do hope to be there doing the 15. It is a tough course in spots, having taken a toll on several capable and experienced maniac trail regulars. You be careful out there my friend!

It would be awesome to see you there!

Hey - Two of the three "Idiots"!! How good would that be!!! ( I still haved pics!!)

BJH · Postby **BJH** » Mon Jul 23, 2012 11:21 am

Registered.

Ken B · Postby **Ken B** » Mon Jul 23, 2012 5:03 pm

BJH wrote:Registered.

Doonst · Postby **Doonst** » Tue Aug 14, 2012 8:10 pm

So I'm in for 15. I may not be there in time for your start, but I should see you loop by after 8 k some time before I start. Maybe afterwards too.

Registered.

Ken B · Postby **Ken B** » Tue Aug 14, 2012 8:21 pm

Doonst wrote:So I'm in for 15. I may not be there in time for your start, but I should see you loop by after 8 k some time before I start. Maybe afterwards too.

Registered.

Looking forward to seeing you , Sheldon!! It should be a fun day!

Doonst · Postby **Doonst** » Tue Aug 14, 2012 9:08 pm

Ken B wrote:Looking forward to seeing you , Sheldon!! It should be a fun day!

Should be a good one. Weather looks fine, I just hope the course has a chance to dry up a bit by Saturday. Those rocks are slippery when wet!

BJH · Postby **BJH** » Wed Aug 15, 2012 6:28 am

Wonderful! I'm looking forward to seeing both of you.

Killerz · Postby **Killerz** » Thu Aug 16, 2012 1:15 pm

I will be there aswell, doing the 32k, wife doing the 15k (her first trail race).
Post-race catering provided by 'Pigout Roasters' and embroidered sweatshirts is what did it for me..... sounds awesome

BJH · Postby **BJH** » Fri Aug 17, 2012 10:58 am

Killerz wrote:I will be there aswell, doing the 32k, wife doing the 15k (her first trail race).
Post-race catering provided by 'Pigout Roasters' and embroidered sweatshirts is what did it for me..... sounds awesome

Be sure and say "Hi". I stand out since I'm just under 6' tall. Ken B and Doonst are tall, too, as is DoonstSO. Come join the land of giants.

Doonst · Postby **Doonst** » Fri Aug 17, 2012 1:15 pm

Everybody knows what Barbara and Ken look like!!

West Grey Runner · Postby **West Grey Runner** » Fri Aug 17, 2012 4:40 pm

Good luck and have fun out there but please be careful!

BJH · Postby **BJH** » Fri Aug 17, 2012 6:36 pm

The forecast is for sunny and 14C at race start. Should be a good one!

Doonst · Postby **Doonst** » Fri Aug 17, 2012 6:39 pm

With a chance of intermittent slippery rocks

BJH · Postby **BJH** » Fri Aug 17, 2012 6:39 pm

I have new shoes! They're gonna be great!

Killerz · Postby **Killerz** » Fri Aug 17, 2012 7:41 pm

BJH wrote:
Killerz wrote:I will be there aswell, doing the 32k, wife doing the 15k (her first trail race).
Post-race catering provided by 'Pigout Roasters' and embroidered sweatshirts is what did it for me..... sounds awesome

Be sure and say "Hi". I stand out since I'm just under 6' tall. Ken B and Doonst are tall, too, as is DoonstSO. Come join the land of giants.

Will do. I'll be wearing a red sleeveless top... though it sounds like it will be muddy pretty quickly :roll:

See you guys in the morning!

readysetgo · Postby **readysetgo** » Fri Aug 17, 2012 11:52 pm

i'm registered for the 8k at this "I'm Terribly Traumatized" event. Good luck everyone.

Doonst · Postby **Doonst** » Sat Aug 18, 2012 11:32 am

What a great day for a trail race! The course was dry, and it was as cool as any day this summer, yet sunny. I had a fine time, the old body held up okay and my result was as good as I could have hoped for, in the 15 K. Saw Barbara and Ken briefly, and met Killerz after. Good times!

Ken B · Postby **Ken B** » Sat Aug 18, 2012 1:49 pm

Doonst wrote:What a great day for a trail race! The course was dry, and it was as cool as any day this summer, yet sunny. I had a fine time, the old body held up okay and my result was as good as I could have hoped for, in the 15 K. Saw Barbara and Ken briefly, and met Killerz after. Good times!

Yep! Great day for this event. After doing the 32 km I was very tired but upbeat. I would NOT do this event in the rain. However, that wasn't a problem. Even the temperatures this morning made everything more bearable. I chatted with Barbara, Stephan, and Kinga. I also had a passing conversation with Sheldon ( I was passing him as he encouraged me before his event. ( Thanks, Sheldon - it was good to see you!) I did see Killerz ( I think - red , sleeveless top) as he was heading for home on my way out. Race report will be posted later.