Sulphur Springs, 25K, Doonst
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Sulphur Springs, 25K, Doonst
I did the Sulphur Springs 25 K trail race in Ancaster yesterday, and I found it a little tougher than I expected. I had done the 10 K in last years race, and ran 22 K on the course 2 weeks ago, so i thought I knew what to expect. But every day is different I know.
Saw lots of Maniacs, good to see them out on the trails. Met Snowrunner, also doing the 25, and actually talked to him for the first 1.5 K before he scooted off.
It was muddier than last year, but mostly on the low spots, not the hills themselves. There were some though. The 25 does a 5 K loop, then the main 20 K loop that the long distance runners do over and over. There is a steep hill, the "gultch", that we get to do twice, at 4 K and at 24 K. I was hoping that this would be the only one that I would walk. Rounded the first loop in 27 minutes, seemed slow to me at the time. By 10 K the humidity was kicking in, and i saw that the times would be slow today. There was a weird out and back section in the middle, with a water stop. I think it was around here that I noticed how bagged i felt, after just half way. I started walking up the hills, admittedly so did everybody else. Its infectious! At first I felt guilty, but by 20 K I couldn't wait for a hill, so I could walk! Perceived effort is funny in a race like this, I knew I had to save enough energy not to crash too soon, but felt bad that I couldn't "master" the course. Back on the first loop around 18 K, I saw the big Maniac gang running the 10 K coming towards me, and i even managed to seem cheery(I hope). It was a pick-me-up for me for sure. Then the biggest hill, and 20 K water station. I made sure I was drinking 2 gatorades each time to keep hydrated. Takes time though. From here on I knew the course pretty well, and I picked it up a bit. Even passed 2 or 3 people on the big downhill, and then a couple more on another downhill. Posed for the photographer on Martin Road (strided a bit) and then the gultch again. Coming downhill after that back onto the main trail, I felt better than i had for an hour. With only 300 metres to go, i picked it up a bit, but its a gentle uphill, and my legs threatened to cramp up! Ended up shuffling up to the finish, with just enough energy for a big wave.
So I did find it tough, thats my word for it. Time was 2:36:21, came in 68 out of 152. Last year I did a Vulture Bait 25 trail race in 2:25, and I think I'm a lot faster now. This was slower going for sure. I think that the times were noticeably slower that last years race here, partly mud, partly humidity. It was my slowest pace of any race that I have done, took longer than my last 30 K. I am more sore now than any road race this year, mostly my back and even shoulders. Not bad though. Another race that I need revenge at!
Saw lots of Maniacs, good to see them out on the trails. Met Snowrunner, also doing the 25, and actually talked to him for the first 1.5 K before he scooted off.
It was muddier than last year, but mostly on the low spots, not the hills themselves. There were some though. The 25 does a 5 K loop, then the main 20 K loop that the long distance runners do over and over. There is a steep hill, the "gultch", that we get to do twice, at 4 K and at 24 K. I was hoping that this would be the only one that I would walk. Rounded the first loop in 27 minutes, seemed slow to me at the time. By 10 K the humidity was kicking in, and i saw that the times would be slow today. There was a weird out and back section in the middle, with a water stop. I think it was around here that I noticed how bagged i felt, after just half way. I started walking up the hills, admittedly so did everybody else. Its infectious! At first I felt guilty, but by 20 K I couldn't wait for a hill, so I could walk! Perceived effort is funny in a race like this, I knew I had to save enough energy not to crash too soon, but felt bad that I couldn't "master" the course. Back on the first loop around 18 K, I saw the big Maniac gang running the 10 K coming towards me, and i even managed to seem cheery(I hope). It was a pick-me-up for me for sure. Then the biggest hill, and 20 K water station. I made sure I was drinking 2 gatorades each time to keep hydrated. Takes time though. From here on I knew the course pretty well, and I picked it up a bit. Even passed 2 or 3 people on the big downhill, and then a couple more on another downhill. Posed for the photographer on Martin Road (strided a bit) and then the gultch again. Coming downhill after that back onto the main trail, I felt better than i had for an hour. With only 300 metres to go, i picked it up a bit, but its a gentle uphill, and my legs threatened to cramp up! Ended up shuffling up to the finish, with just enough energy for a big wave.
So I did find it tough, thats my word for it. Time was 2:36:21, came in 68 out of 152. Last year I did a Vulture Bait 25 trail race in 2:25, and I think I'm a lot faster now. This was slower going for sure. I think that the times were noticeably slower that last years race here, partly mud, partly humidity. It was my slowest pace of any race that I have done, took longer than my last 30 K. I am more sore now than any road race this year, mostly my back and even shoulders. Not bad though. Another race that I need revenge at!
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This broken wing will fly again
One fine day
This blackbird's mute gonna sing again
One fine day
So all you sinners come out
And all you drunkards crawl out
Come into the light of one fine day
This broken wing will fly again
One fine day
This blackbird's mute gonna sing again
One fine day
So all you sinners come out
And all you drunkards crawl out
Come into the light of one fine day
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jgore wrote:Way to go, Doonst. Heat and humidity make a very big difference. Congratulations on fighting through it.
It wasn't really hot yet, mostly humid. I'm sure it got hotter by the afternoon, I was thinking about Mike Lazenby and others out there doing the 50 miler.
next up:
This broken wing will fly again
One fine day
This blackbird's mute gonna sing again
One fine day
So all you sinners come out
And all you drunkards crawl out
Come into the light of one fine day
This broken wing will fly again
One fine day
This blackbird's mute gonna sing again
One fine day
So all you sinners come out
And all you drunkards crawl out
Come into the light of one fine day
bravo, bravo ... great job ....
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Well done on a challenging day!!
2014
injured
2013
Snowflake 10k....stopped at 5k
Rest of the year a write off because of injury.
2012
Snowflake 10k Jan 1 done
Run 4 Kids 10k Jan 7 done
Harry's Spring Run Off 8k. April 8 a disaster, but I finished
Centurion 50k at Horseshoe Valley (cycling) done
Centurion 50 miler at Blue Mountain (cycling) done.....barely!
Snowflake 5k, Dec 16 - done
2011
Harry Rosen 8k. April. done
Rotary 5k fun run. May. done
CANI 10k. June. done
Canada Day 10k. July. done
Barrie Waterfront 5k. Aug. done
CANI 10 k. Oct. done
Base Borden Army Run 10k. done
injured
2013
Snowflake 10k....stopped at 5k
Rest of the year a write off because of injury.
2012
Snowflake 10k Jan 1 done
Run 4 Kids 10k Jan 7 done
Harry's Spring Run Off 8k. April 8 a disaster, but I finished
Centurion 50k at Horseshoe Valley (cycling) done
Centurion 50 miler at Blue Mountain (cycling) done.....barely!
Snowflake 5k, Dec 16 - done
2011
Harry Rosen 8k. April. done
Rotary 5k fun run. May. done
CANI 10k. June. done
Canada Day 10k. July. done
Barrie Waterfront 5k. Aug. done
CANI 10 k. Oct. done
Base Borden Army Run 10k. done
It was very humid yesterday, and we're not used to it yet! Great effort on a tough day, and a tough course!
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Nice work Doonst'er tough day fo' sho'
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BJH wrote:Nice work Doonst. You looked strong both at the end and when you passed us.
"It's not how you feel, its how you look." Thanks.
next up:
This broken wing will fly again
One fine day
This blackbird's mute gonna sing again
One fine day
So all you sinners come out
And all you drunkards crawl out
Come into the light of one fine day
This broken wing will fly again
One fine day
This blackbird's mute gonna sing again
One fine day
So all you sinners come out
And all you drunkards crawl out
Come into the light of one fine day
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I thought you looked great too, Sheldon!
Here is a photo of you coming across the mat at the 5K mark.
And here is one of you enjoying the shade afterwards.
Sorry I didn't get one of you crossing the finish line!
It sounds like everyone had a rough race this weekend! The weather was definitely a factor. We have really not had any time to get adjusted to the heat. Five days earlier we were having a few snow flurries!
It was nice to see you again! Wow, twice in one month! This is getting to be a habit!
Here is a photo of you coming across the mat at the 5K mark.
And here is one of you enjoying the shade afterwards.
Sorry I didn't get one of you crossing the finish line!
It sounds like everyone had a rough race this weekend! The weather was definitely a factor. We have really not had any time to get adjusted to the heat. Five days earlier we were having a few snow flurries!
It was nice to see you again! Wow, twice in one month! This is getting to be a habit!
Jane
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