tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6955599134695240379.post6696136629931468560..comments2024-01-08T07:51:56.274-07:00Comments on CO-Runner: Bandera Race ReportWoodyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11677463549607656479noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6955599134695240379.post-69047962045065618812011-01-19T16:32:27.728-07:002011-01-19T16:32:27.728-07:00Thanks Leila! It was great seeing your name pop u...Thanks Leila! It was great seeing your name pop up during the SJS registration....I'm really excited for that one! Very cool about CPTR too. This will be your third one right?Woodyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11677463549607656479noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6955599134695240379.post-91992369217495359102011-01-18T22:06:04.950-07:002011-01-18T22:06:04.950-07:00Woody! Sorry I am a little late here but a belated...Woody! Sorry I am a little late here but a belated congrats on your finish - You should be very proud of gutting out a tough one and starting your year in a such big way! Looks to be fun upcoming season for you...see you at CPTR and SJS and hopefully sooner...leila degravehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17462748449336108191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6955599134695240379.post-23467967178705055412011-01-18T08:28:31.522-07:002011-01-18T08:28:31.522-07:00Thank Aaron. So, I wore a pair of Smartwool socks...Thank Aaron. So, I wore a pair of Smartwool socks in anticipation of the rain. Well, I missed the rain and it was quite warm during the day, so the Smartwool socks were overkill. I'm sure that had something to do with my blisters. I am going to give drymax socks a try. I've heard nothing but good things about them.<br /><br />Today was the first day since Bandera that I started looking forward to Moab. I'm almost fully recovered and getting excited about running out there. Funny how after running 62 miles, going 34 doesn't seem all that bad!Woodyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11677463549607656479noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6955599134695240379.post-52140051359021513172011-01-17T07:48:44.116-07:002011-01-17T07:48:44.116-07:00Woody - nice job out there gutting it out through ...Woody - nice job out there gutting it out through another 50K of painful feet. That sounds super tough. Curious what type of socks you wear? Ever since I started running in drymax ultimate protection socks I have never felt any hot spots or had any blistering, which I almost always had in some form on long runs prior to that. But I also haven't run on anything like what you described or for that long.<br /><br />Anyway, congrats on finishing on a tough day. Look forward to running with you in Moab soon.Aaronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07489311127532059233noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6955599134695240379.post-54435074954498749982011-01-12T06:59:30.608-07:002011-01-12T06:59:30.608-07:00James - I think I may have to use that new word wh...James - I think I may have to use that new word when it comes time to comment on your latest adventures....especially the PPM!<br /><br />Chris - Congrats! I'm guessing you caught some of the rain. Hopefully it wasn't long before you were out of it. I was told Cactus Rose is the same course (minus the flat, rock-free parts)...good grief! Glad it was a good run for you.<br /><br />Jim - yeah, I'm not sure why I was gushing salt. It was much hotter than expected due to minimal cloud cover until late. I could feel it on my face, but didn't see my hat until after the race.<br /><br />Matt - Yes, that is where the iPod would have been nice to distract from the constant "ouch". Also, foot care is one of my top takeaways from this race. I need to figure that out since it can derail a otherwise good race day.Woodyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11677463549607656479noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6955599134695240379.post-65122619417419538652011-01-11T22:46:30.082-07:002011-01-11T22:46:30.082-07:00Wow, that video is telling. My feet can feel your ...Wow, that video is telling. My feet can feel your pain from watching it. I can't imagine what was going through your mind other than ouch ouch ouch ouch......<br />I know there are ways to "fix your feet" but I'm not sure what they are either. I would have done the same thing with the duct tape. I'm not sure I could have sucked up kept going for very long like you though. Congrats!matpedwhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11697666109625969130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6955599134695240379.post-24546340066031831632011-01-11T18:01:11.260-07:002011-01-11T18:01:11.260-07:00You didn't look too excited in that video. And...You didn't look too excited in that video. And, geez, if you need any salt all you had to do was suck on your hat.<br /><br />Congrats on gutting it out. <br /><br />Give me smooth singletrack any day.Jim P.https://www.blogger.com/profile/06566980370651311505noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6955599134695240379.post-56135244236438711482011-01-11T14:16:20.883-07:002011-01-11T14:16:20.883-07:00Woody, I was wanting to run sub 14 but a long week...Woody, I was wanting to run sub 14 but a long week at work sapped my energy and I just didn't have it from the get go. Ran a 14:49. Odd thing was I felt better after Cactus Rose (had a great race for me there) than I did after Bandera. Thanks for asking.<br /><br />Yep the course gives locals an advantage. I know it really helped Liza with her win. Joe and Tejas Trails put on great races!Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13430126177936755877noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6955599134695240379.post-24270042159406671892011-01-11T12:14:47.862-07:002011-01-11T12:14:47.862-07:00AMOWIRED. Its a new word I just made up for you. ...AMOWIRED. Its a new word I just made up for you. Amazed, wowed, and inspired.<br /><br />Congratulations Woody. Sounds like a beast of a run, and you conquered it.<br /><br />I hope you have a great recovery!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6955599134695240379.post-26554111577678969762011-01-11T11:47:30.270-07:002011-01-11T11:47:30.270-07:00MtnRnr - Sure wish I could have run a little on th...MtnRnr - Sure wish I could have run a little on those rocks in the Indian Peaks to prepare for this race.<br /><br />Mallory - thanks! I hope I didn't sound too much like a downer about my race. I was really happy to finish in the time that I did and need to be content with that. Instead I tend to rush into thinking what I could/should have done better.<br /><br />Patrick - So true! That's why we do these things right? There's still so much to learn.<br /><br />Jaime - I didn't mention they were blueberry waffles with REAL maple syrup. I'm regretting turning down the offer for a 4th.<br /><br />Chris - Hey! Thanks for the comment. You've got a great spot to run down there. I can easily see how the locals have a significant advantage knowing that course and getting to train on it. Cactus Rose?? Not a chance!! Although I have this strange feeling another Tejas Trails event might be in my future. How did you do on Saturday?Woodyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11677463549607656479noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6955599134695240379.post-42120731104548592632011-01-11T09:46:43.530-07:002011-01-11T09:46:43.530-07:00I live in San Antonio and run regularly at Bandera...I live in San Antonio and run regularly at Bandera so really enjoyed your entertaining report. You are right, photos don't do it justice. I talked to several out of state runners at the race and about everyone said it was rockier and hillier than they imagined. Congrats on persevering! There is also a 100 mile version on these same trails in late October if youare interested.Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13430126177936755877noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6955599134695240379.post-2477238567531407862011-01-11T08:48:48.400-07:002011-01-11T08:48:48.400-07:00Way to tough this one out. I realize it's not...Way to tough this one out. I realize it's not what you were hoping for but still a hell of a job on finishing out the race strong. And what, no pics of the waffles?Jaimehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17488328413041896384noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6955599134695240379.post-42213929464035012122011-01-11T08:01:16.411-07:002011-01-11T08:01:16.411-07:00Hey, discovering the issue (feet) not would be bet...Hey, discovering the issue (feet) not would be better than discovering it at LT. Now we fix it, and you can "enjoy" the remaining 38 miles at LT :) See ya soon buddy!trudginalonghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07960282857443641699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6955599134695240379.post-51304047890020441802011-01-11T07:02:41.749-07:002011-01-11T07:02:41.749-07:00Amazing accomplishment, Woody! I am truly impress...Amazing accomplishment, Woody! I am truly impressed!!! I know you said you don't feel like it was a great race, but hey, you finished and that's HUGE! Great work!Malloryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18008997988040866733noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6955599134695240379.post-72823907581485226172011-01-11T00:21:35.864-07:002011-01-11T00:21:35.864-07:00I feel the same way about rocks in several parts o...I feel the same way about rocks in several parts of the Indian Peaks; I call 'em ankle breakers, and I curse them out loud too. They really killed my pace during a long run I did up there, almost didn't make it by sunset. Round river rocks all over the trail at 10,000 feet? WT...? <br /><br />Way to go for finishing that, it sounded tough!mtnrunner2https://www.blogger.com/profile/10974435572236740294noreply@blogger.com