tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28605766.post496256637362998734..comments2023-09-17T06:36:11.416-07:00Comments on Mountain Man Steve: Devil in the MixSteve Ansellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18107967737535707878noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28605766.post-67708698020148797382007-06-11T17:21:00.000-07:002007-06-11T17:21:00.000-07:00Steve, great run, thirst, mixes and all! And I lik...Steve, great run, thirst, mixes and all! And I liked your recap below on goals and meeting them - very smart - and very well hit!Olgahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00493291972954387932noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28605766.post-66095470833270474902007-06-11T14:20:00.000-07:002007-06-11T14:20:00.000-07:00Jessica, you have no idea how bad it tasted and ho...Jessica, you have no idea how bad it tasted and how un-thirst quenching it was! :-PSteve Ansellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18107967737535707878noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28605766.post-40576895154261268462007-06-11T14:19:00.000-07:002007-06-11T14:19:00.000-07:00Thanks Angie. It's always good to give oneself a l...Thanks Angie. It's always good to give oneself a little extra challenge in these challenging races :-)Steve Ansellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18107967737535707878noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28605766.post-92030433466277072052007-06-11T14:18:00.000-07:002007-06-11T14:18:00.000-07:00Gretchen, I saw the info on the training run and w...Gretchen, I saw the info on the training run and while I am interested, I won't be able to make it due to family time. I do hope to meet at the race. Good luck with your own training.Steve Ansellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18107967737535707878noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28605766.post-25463791119376949722007-06-11T13:10:00.000-07:002007-06-11T13:10:00.000-07:00way to go! But yeah. Conquest and Nuun. Ewwww.....way to go! But yeah. Conquest and Nuun. Ewwww...Jessica DeLinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02087406261937964959noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28605766.post-6873598866252636932007-06-10T11:08:00.000-07:002007-06-10T11:08:00.000-07:00hey, you did it! even with the mix-ups and "ultra ...hey, you did it! even with the mix-ups and "ultra brain". good job!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28605766.post-54642045954758033612007-06-07T10:03:00.000-07:002007-06-07T10:03:00.000-07:00Nice job on what sounds like a tough course Steve!...Nice job on what sounds like a tough course Steve! There is a TRT training run on the 17 if you're interested. It goes on part of the race course and a bit on the Flume Trail which is incredible, I definitely recommend it. I won't make it to that one myself, but perhaps we'll meet at Tahoe. Good luck with your continued training.Gretchenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01132576974564001603noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28605766.post-11950245367772999692007-06-07T08:59:00.000-07:002007-06-07T08:59:00.000-07:00Sarah, I am definitely going to have to do a solo ...Sarah, I am definitely going to have to do a solo run in he reverse direction. I have gone up the fireroad numerous times, but have always come back down the same way. I had once planned to head down the singletrack, but after missing a turnoff up coming down Summit Trail and adding an extra mile or two to the run, I opted to finish on the path I knew.<BR/><BR/>It looks like I may have the 17th free and since it is Father's Day, I get to do what I want so I may design a route up on Diablo for myself unless I can think of someplace else I want to run. I definitely want to run the Diablo 50 next year.Steve Ansellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18107967737535707878noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28605766.post-81617742059178480302007-06-07T08:51:00.000-07:002007-06-07T08:51:00.000-07:00Scott, my struggle on that mountain was nothing co...Scott, my struggle on that mountain was nothing compared to your own. Thanks for the kind words.Steve Ansellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18107967737535707878noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28605766.post-20141084440286202622007-06-06T19:18:00.000-07:002007-06-06T19:18:00.000-07:00"I also think the fireroad is easier to go up and ..."I also think the fireroad is easier to go up and want to go and run the course in the opposite direction some time."<BR/><BR/>Yep, Wendell and I agree with you - if you've got to be on a fireroad, you might as well be hiking up. And we LOVE coming down Back Creek Trail - we just did it today, as a matter of fact! But lots of runners complained about coming down that way over the years - and emphasized their displeasure by taking dives on the loose sections - so we felt we had to reverse the loop direction.<BR/><BR/>Hope you can make it to the Diablo 50 next year - it's got a lot of great singletrack, including our favorite trail on the whole mountain, which goes up over Eagle Peak. In fact, if you go out there to run one of these days, you should follow the marathon/50 course directions to get up to the top - you'll love it!!<BR/><BR/>Thanks again for coming out, Steve, and for all your kind words.<BR/><BR/>See you soon!<BR/><BR/>SarahAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28605766.post-37469340460452847102007-06-06T17:50:00.000-07:002007-06-06T17:50:00.000-07:00You definitely get the "best battle scar" award! I...You definitely get the "best battle scar" award! I'm with you on the "heat and empty bottles don't mix". Two just wasn't enough.<BR/><BR/>Way to tough it out, wounded and all. See ya at TRT...<BR/><BR/>SDScott Dunlaphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16096284778835123584noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28605766.post-43620359582711044272007-06-06T08:18:00.000-07:002007-06-06T08:18:00.000-07:00Chihping, thanks. Glad you enjoyed the report. It ...Chihping, thanks. Glad you enjoyed the report. It definitely was a tough race. I can't compare it to the Diablo 50M since I haven't done it. The 50K is slightly more elevation gain per mile, but I think what makes it most difficult (especially on the calves) is just the sustained uphill with almost no break. I also think the fireroad is easier to go up and want to go and run the course in the opposite direction some time.<BR/><BR/>As for the salt, I agree, I need to take more especially when it is warm and I am not acclimated. I also think that having been sick the week before didn't help much. Hope your future races go well and I'll see you at Tahoe!Steve Ansellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18107967737535707878noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28605766.post-81571809146711890622007-06-06T08:09:00.000-07:002007-06-06T08:09:00.000-07:00Norbert, when you saw me coming down I was finally...Norbert, when you saw me coming down I was finally recovering from my low-point. It was good to meet you and I enjoyed hanging out after the race. <BR/><BR/>No one is more glad that the injury wasn't higher than I am :-)Steve Ansellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18107967737535707878noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28605766.post-5504715840286359052007-06-05T22:03:00.000-07:002007-06-05T22:03:00.000-07:00Steve,Thanks for the report. Congrats on your fini...Steve,<BR/><BR/>Thanks for the report. Congrats on your finish this tough 50K even with the fall and other issues.<BR/><BR/>One of my experience is that I'd rather taking more electrolyte than getting caught by muscle cramp, stomach problems, etc. Then I'll run well. To compensate this, I can just drink more at the aid station. I usually take two salt tablets per hour. Perhaps you can try more salt intake next time.<BR/><BR/>This looks like tougher than Diablo 50M. I think I should try this next time. (love pain)<BR/><BR/>Rest well,<BR/><BR/>ChihpingChihping Fu 傅治平 (超馬阿爸)https://www.blogger.com/profile/15841260427578138489noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28605766.post-57805141607994366842007-06-05T20:51:00.000-07:002007-06-05T20:51:00.000-07:00Steve,when we met on your second way done (and my ...Steve,<BR/>when we met on your second way done (and my second trip up) you looked freaking strong! At that time I knew you could make a 7:30 finish, and hey, it was even better!<BR/>As for the picture, we are all thankful that the scar isn't a little higher ;-)))<BR/><BR/>NorbertNorbert Leinfellnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02664548924712242623noreply@blogger.com