Silverton Running Adventure

[Spirit Unleashed]

The story begins.

Spirit to RM planet:

Hi Maniacs, those of you who follow my journal know I am going on a Colorado Running Vacation, otherwise know as the Silverton 1000. I decided to start the race report here and now, so details leading up to the event as well as results are all in one place. This is sort of like a blog. Hope this is ok with you guys.

Here is a picture of part of the trail:



If nothing else, it is a beautiful place to spend 72 hours running (or walking as I expect I'll be doing a lot of). To be honest, covering 100 miles is a big challenge for me. I don't think I have the mental determination to keep going when my feet hurt. But mental and spiritual challenges are what ultra running is about for me.

I just took 2 days off running and this morning, only did a 3 mile speedy run. I also started my packing list (crimony, I want to bring a ton of stuff). I need to get serious about packing.

Spirit out

[Spirit Unleashed]

God dang, this is making me cry.

[HCcD]

Looking forward to following your journey, Laura ...

Will be keeping my BB on and charged, awaiting your updates, Spirit ....

[Spirit Unleashed]

Looking forward to following your journey, Laura ...

Will be keeping my BB on and charged, awaiting your updates, Spirit ....

Thanks Andy, I suspect I won't be fussing with the computer very much and sending pictures to photobucket takes time. But any pictures I take will be with the bb; easy to send to you.

[purdy65]

Spirit.

Best wishes to you!

I checked the website, but couldn't see if there was a way to track you? Do you know?

Enjoy your vacation!

Lisa

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Spirit.

Best wishes to you!

I checked the website, but couldn't see if there was a way to track you? Do you know?

Enjoy your vacation!

Lisa

If they have it, you should be able to find it here or near here.

http://aravaiparunning.com/live.html

[gnu]

I hope you have a wonderful time

[Habs4ever]

Looking forward to following your journey, Laura ...

Will be keeping my BB on and charged, awaiting your updates, Spirit ....

Thanks Andy, I suspect I won't be fussing with the computer very much and sending pictures to photobucket takes time. But any pictures I take will be with the bb; easy to send to you.

Send them to me too!, please!!! (well, to Steve actually).

[Spirit Unleashed]

Looking forward to following your journey, Laura ...

Will be keeping my BB on and charged, awaiting your updates, Spirit ....

Thanks Andy, I suspect I won't be fussing with the computer very much and sending pictures to photobucket takes time. But any pictures I take will be with the bb; easy to send to you.

Send them to me too!, please!!! (well, to Steve actually).

They will come by e-mail, not bb messenger. So, I can send to you. I think your e-mail is on my bb. But, Andy will post pictures (since I don't think you do that too much).

[Spirit Unleashed]

This evening, I imagined myself running through these silent and solid mountains. I wondered what I would contemplate, or feel in the depths of my heart. Are they the presence of eternal peace, quietly surrounding and embracing? Will I hear the wind and that sort of mountainous echo; not heard in the humid flats of Missouri? A few of the other runners are from Hawaii. And what sort of little conversations and jokes will develop among us?

If I want to do the math and worry about winning, I can check out the other entrants and see if I am faster or better here:
http://ultrasignup.com/entrants_event.aspx?did=12451

fwiw, masters ag is the most popular. At 52, I'm almost a spring chicken!

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Friday September 2
Some sun with a few showers possible. Highs in the low 60s and lows in the upper 30s.

Saturday September 3
More sun than clouds. Highs in the low 60s and lows in the upper 30s.

[purdy65]

That looks like a somewhat decent forecast!

If you bbm pics to Andy, he can repost here!

[Engmomma]

God dang, this is making me cry.

Be at peace Spirit. Go to your happy place.

[West Grey Runner]

Good luck , I will be following your progress.

[Robinandamelia]

Wow looks amazing. Good luck! Can't wait to read about it.

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Tonight, I got out my old duffle bag to see if the new folding chair would fit in it (long). It does, but just barely. I might try to find a shorter one tomorrow night. Dicks had a huge selection but more expensive.

Then, I looked around United airlines to see if they had a package deal where you pay more to by-pass lines, but also your bags get checked as part of the package. No such luck. So $50 for 2 bags.

Then today, I took a new pair of shoes out of the box and wore to work; beginning breaking in. I'm going to take a pair of Nimbus 12s with 80 miles but feel perfect, a brand new pair of Nimbus 12s and the Nokas for walking.

And, I bought a few small items at the store for the trip.

I was in a seminar at work today. At lunch, they started in on making comments about runners and the insanity of running at all or more than 5k, let alone 30 miles a day... yadda yadda. Part of the problem is I was eating a salad and they had sandwiches/chips/cookies. Obviously, I was not going along with the program.

[irun4me]

Sounds like a fantastic way to spend a vacation. I will definitely be following

[Ken B]

I will be following your adventure as closely as I can, Laura. Have a super time!!

[Spirit Unleashed]

Friday September 2
Partly cloudy. Highs in the mid 60s and lows in the upper 30s.

Saturday September 3
Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 60s and lows in the mid 30s.

Sunday September 4
Abundant sunshine. Highs in the low 60s and lows in the mid 30s.

[La]

God dang, this is making me cry.

Be at peace Spirit. Go to your happy place.

+1

Looks like a beautiful place for running and contemplation.

[La]

I was in a seminar at work today. At lunch, they started in on making comments about runners and the insanity of running at all or more than 5k, let alone 30 miles a day... yadda yadda. Part of the problem is I was eating a salad and they had sandwiches/chips/cookies. Obviously, I was not going along with the program.

Did they say this knowing what you're about to do? Or just making the comment in general?

[Spirit Unleashed]

I was in a seminar at work today. At lunch, they started in on making comments about runners and the insanity of running at all or more than 5k, let alone 30 miles a day... yadda yadda. Part of the problem is I was eating a salad and they had sandwiches/chips/cookies. Obviously, I was not going along with the program.

Did they say this knowing what you're about to do? Or just making the comment in general?

Yes, they knew

[Spirit Unleashed]

5 days!

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Friday September 2
Scattered thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 60s and lows in the upper 30s.

Saturday September 3
Partly cloudy. Highs in the mid 60s and lows in the upper 30s.

Sunday September 4
Plenty of sun. Highs in the mid 60s and lows in the upper 30s.

Monday September 5
Mix of sun and clouds. Highs in the mid 60s and lows in the upper 30s.

ok, so shoes and socks are decided. I'm taking a HUGE pile of socks. Rain gear and some warm stuff will come. Tonight, I need to start packaging my nutrition. 5 days, Thursday, I'll be in my hotel in Silverton with my packet and chip. I hope I am eating a salad too! I am excited about the Hokas. They are so comfortable to walk in. They could really be the key to making 100 miles or not. I am excited about the new fuel belt. You wouldn't think I'd need a fuel belt if I pass the main aid station every mile. but I'm concerned about wasting time cuz I stopped too much. If I carry a little drink and fuel, I won't have to stop as much and I can have it on a time schedule.

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I hate packing (and un packing) but here is the pile. Last night, I packaged up the sports bars and supplements.