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Steve and Doug welcome you to:
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August 14, 2008 -
Latest training updates. July 1 - Steve has started a California Old Goats Blog: http://californiaoldgoats.blogspot.com/ Steve is also Race Director for the OLD GOAT 50 mile race on March 28, 2009. See: www.OldGoatRunners.com Application:HERE
These mildly sane geezers
have signed up, paid up and are busy training for the Transrockies 6 day
stage race!
WHY did you sign up for this race? Doug's Trail Running Bio Steve's Trail Running Bio
Doug & Steve's
TRAINING LOG with PHOTOS
out on the scenic California trails!
Seeking backpacking
partners Special request by Doug: I am coming to Leadville, Colorado to see my daughter Michelle Barton finish the Leadville 100 mile trail race on Sunday August 17th. I want to then get at least 6 days of backpacking up in the Rockies. Would like to hit a few 14'ers after about 3 days. I have been doing week long backpack trips in the Sierras with my retired USA Marine Major buddy, Bob Johnson, for 25 years now. Long ago I found it always takes me 3 days or so at altitude to get my MOUNTAIN MOJO back. Meaning be able to power stomp up the steep switch backs with pack. I strongly feel the need to do that before Transrockies. Steve, however, will be coming in just two days a head of time and isn't too worried about acclimating.
If there are any other Transrockies racers thinking about how to acclimate, who have some backpacking experience AND have the extra time please contact me. I am also interested in hearing from Colorado locals who can recommend some great scenic backpacking routes and can suggest some good Colorado Rockies backpacking books. I would think after about 3 days we could start adding in some easy morning and afternoon trail runs too. I am into light weight packing. Lots of Go-Lite equipment. Got it down to 28 pounds with 7 days, 6 nights of food in my bear canister. Have been up to the summit of California's Mount Whitney 14,496' elevation in 95, 99, 00 & 04. Thanks.
July 24, 2008 - CANCEL THE
BACKPACKING IDEA!
If you have any questions, comments or suggestions EMail us at:
See you in the mountains!
(Don't forget to put
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