Doonst runs 5 Peaks Mono Cliffs, 2007 edition.

We want to hear the good, the bad, and the ugly!
User avatar
Doonst
Abby Hoffman
Posts: 10598
Joined: Thu Aug 11, 2005 10:17 pm
Location: the corner of Sixth and Where Do I Go?
Contact:

Doonst runs 5 Peaks Mono Cliffs, 2007 edition.

Postby Doonst » Sat Aug 11, 2007 2:26 pm

I think this might be the best 5 Peak course in Ontario. I know I've said that Rattlesnake Point is my favourite, but this is a better all-around course. 11.2 K, its a mix of sandy hills, rocky technical sections, and single and double-track. 2 k in, there is an 800 M hill rising about 75 M. That was my only split over 6 minutes, at 6:42 exactly the same as last year! Only splits under 5 minutes were first and last. My time this year was 59:22, 12 seconds faster than last year. I have to admit, I was looking for more like 2 minutes better. Still, I felt strong and fast. It was hot, they said 32.7 at the finish line. The first 2 k were in the full sun. Alfie from Pickering was there, he passed me about 1 K then I got past him again on the big hill. One guy got past me at a water stop around 5 K, and I stayed with him for the rest of the race. He pulled ahead on the uphills, but I'd catch him on the technical downhills. Together we passed a lot of runners, both on uphills and down. I don't remember much flat stuff. There was a crazy downhill near the end where we were literally swinging from trees on the switchbacks. Today they had assigned starting waves, so you never knew who you were passing. It was based on age and gender, after the first wave of elites. For what it is worth, I placed 56 overall out of 219, 15 out of 35 in my 40-49 male group, and 48 out of 123 men. Bottom line it was a good day at the races. I don't know why I wasn't more improved over last year, there were detours etc that played a part. You can never run the same trail race twice really. Best thing is my flakey knee was 100% during and after. Next week, the 32 K ITT. Gulp.
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

User avatar
AlfiefromPickering
Bill Crothers
Posts: 1140
Joined: Wed Mar 07, 2007 8:34 pm
Location: Pickering, Ontario Мать Россия
Contact:

Postby AlfiefromPickering » Sat Aug 11, 2007 2:51 pm

Nice seeing you again Sheldon. I have a lot to learn from you about trail races, otherwise I'll be falling to the ground on my back like I did today in the middle of the course.
Congratulations again!!
(I deserve my new name after my awful run today)
I am in love with the President of Argentina .... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zhf5iInIWEs mamacita preciosa
and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jIZ39iEw80M. She is 63 is 2016.... meaning 10 years older than I. I guess I'm into mature girls .....

User avatar
QuickChick
Lynn Williams
Posts: 13274
Joined: Tue Jul 26, 2005 10:52 pm
Location: Whitby ON

Postby QuickChick » Sat Aug 11, 2007 3:38 pm

Awesome work Sheldon! Any improvement is a step in the right direction, so 12 seconds is nothing to sneeze at. Do you happen to have info on the heat this year vs last year? You are going to do great next week- don't sweat it. 8)
"Don’t let negativity rent space in your brain for free. That is how you become a badass…by excavating her from inside you. You don’t have to become someone else. You need to identify the effing awesome parts of you that are your tools to work with, and maximize those." -Lauren Fleshman

BJH
Lynn Williams
Posts: 18924
Joined: Mon Aug 08, 2005 9:04 am
Location: Midtown Toronto

Postby BJH » Sat Aug 11, 2007 3:47 pm

Way to go Doonst! Swinging from trees, eh?
The road to hell is paved. Run trails.

msdesigner
Jerome Drayton
Posts: 4709
Joined: Wed Aug 10, 2005 10:54 am
Location: Ottawa

Postby msdesigner » Sat Aug 11, 2007 4:03 pm

Sounds like a fun course! Congrats on beating last year's time - 12 seconds is 12 seconds!! You are so going to rock ITT!! :D
Running 26.2 miles is not limited by physical capabilities but rather by the mind.
Uta Pippig

trixiee
Lynn Williams
Posts: 17644
Joined: Thu Aug 18, 2005 6:26 pm

Postby trixiee » Sat Aug 11, 2007 4:37 pm

That's right! 12 seconds is twelve seconds!! Good work, Doonst!
http://connect.garmin.com/profile/trixiee14

Why fit in when you were born to stand out?
~ Dr. Suess~
Life is short. Drink the good wine first!

User avatar
The Donald
Jerome Drayton
Posts: 4597
Joined: Fri Jul 29, 2005 9:21 am
Location: Stony Plain
Contact:

Postby The Donald » Sat Aug 11, 2007 4:42 pm

I wouldn't worry. I don't think the 5 peaks is a qualifying race, anyways.
No one cares what I would do; therefore, I can do anything!!

I ran 42.2k; Let's see the other donald try to trump that
Image

User avatar
HCcD
Donovan Bailey
Posts: 60022
Joined: Wed Jul 27, 2005 8:05 pm
Location: Canada
Contact:

Postby HCcD » Sat Aug 11, 2007 5:59 pm

Another race, doonst :shock: you're relentless ... congrats, on another great performance ... :clap::clap:
Race Results: http://itsmyrun.com/index.php?display=p ... unner=HCiD

User avatar
Sir Crashalot
Abby Hoffman
Posts: 10531
Joined: Fri Jul 29, 2005 12:33 pm
Location: Montreal, QC

Postby Sir Crashalot » Sat Aug 11, 2007 6:05 pm

I love reading off-road race reports! Nice going Doonst!
:D
Image Fortes Fortuna Juvat!
In support of injured Canadian Forces soldiers, please donate to Soldier On! http://www.cfpsa.com/Splashpages/SoldierOn/
Never really ready but always ready!

User avatar
mlazenby
Bill Crothers
Posts: 1590
Joined: Sun Aug 21, 2005 11:38 am
Location: Stayner, ON
Contact:

Postby mlazenby » Sat Aug 11, 2007 6:38 pm

You bet your $$ "gulp"! I'm giving it a pass for reasons that will be evident shortly.

Glad your knee is with the plan buddy - congrats on yet another rock-solid race and have lots of special fun next week.
Hola!

User avatar
JSmitty
Bill Crothers
Posts: 3959
Joined: Thu Oct 26, 2006 12:29 pm
Location: NW Toronto

Postby JSmitty » Sat Aug 11, 2007 8:42 pm

Agree with all the others that a PB is a PB.
Great job on the trails... you seem to really enjoy and adapt to the terrain. Stay healthy and focused for your race next weekend.
Looking forward to another great race report.
Cheers,
Jill

Ongoing plan :To start running, continue with eating habits, positive outlook.
OTTAWA HALF 2014

User avatar
Robbie-T
Jerome Drayton
Posts: 6340
Joined: Mon Aug 08, 2005 11:44 am
Location: Awesome World
Contact:

Postby Robbie-T » Sat Aug 11, 2007 9:55 pm

Nice run man, see you next week at ITT. Don't worry you don't need to run at that pace next week. :? Like you said Gulp! My same thoughts.
Mississauga Marathon - 2:52
Around the Bay - 1:58
Click>> Race History
ItsMyRun.com

"If I'm running, it will be a good run" - Robbie-T

"I just hope that people look at it and say, 'Hey if this yahoo can do it, then I can do it too.' That'd be cool if people thought that. It's just a matter of putting the miles in and working. It's not so much how much talent you have. I hope." - Brian Sell.

"To give anything less than your best is to sacrifice the Gift." - Pre

User avatar
UltraQueenga
Jerome Drayton
Posts: 5187
Joined: Thu Sep 22, 2005 2:20 pm
Location: Mid-air

Postby UltraQueenga » Sun Aug 12, 2007 1:54 pm

Way to go, Doonst! You did awesome in that weather. It was damn hot yesterday. You're so fast, man. Congrats and good luck at ITT. Gulp.
Ultrarunner again

User avatar
Jo-Jo
Kevin Sullivan
Posts: 28747
Joined: Thu Jul 28, 2005 6:12 am

Postby Jo-Jo » Sun Aug 12, 2007 4:49 pm

You are always such an inspiratiion...your progress over the past couple seasons is just simply fantastic.

Course...I guess I have to say that...as your Official Fan :wink: :wink: :D
Technophobe Extraordinaire
"Princess" J0-JO...The Awesome Running Machine.
"a precious, unique and quirky individual"...definition given by a Toronto Cop
An Ever Loyal and Devoted Official Doonst Fan.
"In the midst of winter, I finally learned that there was in me an invincible summer" -Albert Camus
"Keep Going. Never Give Up." Spencer

User avatar
Nicholas
Site Admin
Posts: 14203
Joined: Tue Aug 09, 2005 9:00 am
Location: Ottawa

Postby Nicholas » Sun Aug 12, 2007 10:19 pm

Nice warm-up race, Sheldon. Next week the Force will be with you....
Nicholas

Events in 2018
Walking, Yoga, Soccer scrimmages and whatever else I can do
Hip replacement on September 10....now doing a variation of the None to Run plan

User avatar
Strider
Jerome Drayton
Posts: 5387
Joined: Tue Jan 23, 2007 7:40 am
Location: Training to find my next edge
Contact:

Postby Strider » Mon Aug 13, 2007 6:53 am

Nice race. Don't sweat ITT, it is not as bad as you think. You won't be able to run that pace, but it will be a lot of fun.
Help Fight Children's Cancer with Sears Canada and GoodGuysTri - 26 Team Mates, All Running 100km, 1 Goal.
If you have the time please read my participation page and consider a donation.

User avatar
Kelodie
Kevin Sullivan
Posts: 25412
Joined: Thu Oct 06, 2005 6:50 pm
Location: Hull, Qc
Contact:

Postby Kelodie » Mon Aug 13, 2007 8:19 am

Good job!
"Keep Going. Never Give Up" - Spencer
"Have a little faith in yourself and watch the magic begin" - Ironboy

Plans for 2014:
Run for Women 5K, May 11
Ottawa Race Weekend 10K, May 24

shaggytour2005
Tom Longboat
Posts: 417
Joined: Fri Apr 06, 2007 9:54 am
Location: Mississauga, Ontario
Contact:

Postby shaggytour2005 » Mon Aug 13, 2007 8:33 am

Well done in the baking heat! Probably one of the hottest weekend this season amd it really takes a lot more out of you than you expect so do not be hard on yourself for not hitting a two minute improvement. Any time better than previous is a win!

Shaggy

User avatar
MINITEE
Lynn Williams
Posts: 19439
Joined: Fri Jul 29, 2005 1:33 pm
Location: London, Ontario
Contact:

Postby MINITEE » Mon Aug 13, 2007 8:35 am

Sheldon - improvement is improvement in my books...

Way to go on yet another very sucessful 5 Peaks event... :D
KEEP GOING, NEVER GIVE UP: Spencer D

Hey, be careful around me, apparently I'm a chronically offended kind of person... ;)


Return to “Run/Race Reports”

Who is online

Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 42 guests