Haliburton 2011

[UltraQueenga]

With Limberlost and Dirty Girls done, now there's one quick ITT on the Bruce Trail and next station... HALIBURTON!

The viking and I were up at the first training run in mid-July. We fed the deer flies and ran 30k. The trails were in awesome shape. 2011 should be a great year, unlike last year's blisterfest. There's talk of having a detour around that flooded piece of trail along the beaver pond and the black bears have all agreed to go on holiday and leave the Normac loop for us to enjoy. Kidding. They'll be out there waiting for tired, newbie 50 milers and 100 milers and will surely chase them all the way to the finish.

So, without further ado, who's in?

26k

50k

50 miles

100 miles
UltraQueenga
the viking

Cheers & sMiles

[trailzen]

26k

50k

50 miles

100 miles
UltraQueenga
the viking
trailzen


Cheers & sMiles
Can't wait for this one by far my favorite race in the series,Helen puts on a great event!

[Doonst]

I'll play, its a magical place. Look who else!
Some day I'll do the 50 miles.

26k
Doonst
Doonst SO

50k

50 miles

100 miles
UltraQueenga
the viking
trailzen


Cheers & sMiles

[Maryka]

26k
Doonst
Doonst SO

50k

50 miles

100 miles
UltraQueenga
the viking
trailzen
Maryka


Cheers & sMiles

[pokerface]

26k
Doonst
Doonst SO

50k

50 miles
pokerface

100 miles
UltraQueenga
the viking
trailzen
Maryka

[Strider]

It saddens me to miss it this year, but it is the same day as my son's 18th birthday. Haliburton happens every year; 18th birthday is once in a life time. I am very envious, with the dry summer we've had the course will be in amazing shape. Have a great time everyone, I'll be thinking of you.

[HCcD]

It saddens me to miss it this year, but it is the same day as my son's 18th birthday. Haliburton happens every year; 18th birthday is once in a life time. I am very envious, with the dry summer we've had the course will be in amazing shape. Have a great time everyone, I'll be thinking of you.

C'mon Strider, what better way to celebrate and bond with your DS' on his 18th b-day then to run a 100-miler together ..

[West Grey Runner]

26k
Doonst
Doonst SO

50k
West Grey Runner

50 miles
pokerface

100 miles
UltraQueenga
the viking
trailzen
Maryka

[Annelizabeth]

26k
Doonst
Doonst SO
Annelizabeth

50k
West Grey Runner

50 miles
pokerface

100 miles
UltraQueenga
the viking
trailzen
Maryka

[gjmon]

50k anne

[trailzen]

If anyone is interested I'm looking for a pacer for the last 40km ,must be willing to run slightly slower than me and have their back covered in honey.

[Annelizabeth]

NOOO GRANT I am not!!!
Everybody say hello to delurked Grant/ Oldman!

[Annelizabeth]

NOOO GRANT I am not!!!
Everybody say hello to delurked Grant/ Oldman!

[bluemutt]

I was signed up for the 50 mile but as luck would have it life has gotten in the way and I will not be able to make it. I am none to impressed...oh well next year I guess.

[trailzen]

5 days till price increaseget your registry in now!!

[UltraQueenga]

26k
Doonst
Doonst SO

50k
West Grey Runner

50 miles
pokerface

100 miles
UltraQueenga
the viking
trailzen
Maryka

Ron, did you mean to put your name in the 50 miler or 50k? I thought you were in for 50 miles...

Anne, you gotta do the 50k... de-lurked grant says so. By the way, your lurking friends are our lurking friends. Welcome to RunningMania, Grant.

[West Grey Runner]

Ultraqueenga you are correct I was planning on the 50 miler but the newbe gjmon and fellow Saugeen Tri Club Member and I are going to run together. Hands down the most fun I have had running this year was running Mississuaugau with a half a dozen or so Tri Club members. A little over half way gjmon broke away from the pack followed closely by Leanne , both running thier first full. Leanne told me as we were running that she wanted to go for a 3:45 but she didn't have anyone to go out with so I said "lets go". We went from near 6:00Ks to pulling 5:20Ks finishing with a huge negative split in just around 4hours. I really like to tell that story! On a not so good note I think I may be working that weekend and I am not sure what my options are yet so I may not be able to do Hali after all ... have to figure it out next week when I return from a 2 week vacation.

Annelizabeth is after points in the Trail Series. Anne , I believe that only your top 5 performances go towards the points series so if you have 5 in then go for the 50K at Hali, you are ready and both you and gjmon would do quite well.

[spaff]

26k:
Doonst
Doonst SO

50k:
West Grey Runner

50 miles:
pokerface

100 miles:
UltraQueenga
the viking
trailzen
Maryka

Pacing:

Available to Pace:

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Planning to run Haliburton this year, but won't fully commit until after TransRockies and see how my body recovers.

Really missed not being able to run last year due to injury. The next best thing was pacing my friend Keith Iskiw for his last 25miles though. I also benefitted greatly the year before from awesome pacing by Strider. I posted the headings 'Available to Pace' and 'Pacing' above as I know a number of people are looking for pacers. Pacing is a win-win situation. The runner gets some much needed support and encouragement, and the pacer gets to enjoy the event from a different perspective. Also a great opportunity for people to consider pacing if they are thinking of moving up in distance and gaining some valuable experience.

[Johnny M]

26k:
Doonst
Doonst SO

50k:
West Grey Runner

50 miles:
pokerface

100 miles:
UltraQueenga
the viking
trailzen
Maryka
Johnny M

Pacing:

Available to Pace:

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Had a nice training run at Haliburton on Saturday with Maryka and others. The course is much drier than last year and there is an alternative route that winds around the section flooded last year by the beaver dam. While this detour will keep your feet dry, it does add a bit more climbing. Given that there's not much flooding at this point, we may be missing the muddy trail route by our third or fourth pass.

The trails are much more lush than last year, so you will want to take extra care when running through some areas. The two sections with all the logs underneath can be particularly hazardous as you can't really see them anymore. As well, there is another hilly section that has a number of holes/gaps that are difficult to see due to vegetation. For the most part, you can just barrel on through the course, but when in doubt, it doesn't hurt to slow down a bit and see where you're placing your feet.

We didn't encounter any bears on Saturday, but we did see a moose.

[Clydesdale]

26k:
Doonst
Doonst SO

50k:
West Grey Runner

50 miles:
pokerface
Clydesdale

100 miles:
UltraQueenga
the viking
trailzen
Maryka
Johnny M


After Limberlost and DG 12hr I am reealllllllly looking forward to this one my first 50M......

[hezzy]

26k:
Doonst
Doonst SO

50k:
West Grey Runner

50 miles:
pokerface
Clydesdale
hezzy

100 miles:
UltraQueenga
the viking
trailzen
Maryka
Johnny M

Trailzen, my hubby (Andrew H) is only doing 50 miles and he told me he was planning on asking you if you wanted a pacer. If you want to speak with him before the race, PM me and I'll hook you up with his email addy.

[trailzen]

That would be great Hezzy,even if he only feels up to the last 20 or 30 ,something to keep me going in the low spot and take my mind off the miles.

[trailzen]

That would be great Hezzy,even if he only feels up to the last 20 or 30 ,something to keep me going in the low spot and take my mind off the miles.

[hezzy]

PM sent!

[West Grey Runner]

No Haliburton for me this year I am working nights. Plan B is to follow everyone’s progress but I know that not much gets out of the Forest. Does anyone know any avid “Tweeters” that may be sending updates? Good luck and have fun.


26k:
Doonst
Doonst SO

50k:

50 miles:
pokerface
Clydesdale
hezzy

100 miles:
UltraQueenga
the viking
trailzen
Maryka
Johnny M