Group Runs

Hey all. Floyd Redmon mentioned to me that it would be fun to try and get some group runs together on a random basis(most likely monthly but more or less frequently depending on interest and commitments). In recent winters a varying group of us made it a fairly regular thing to meet in the morning out at the Fish Slough to run an almost always snow-free half-marathon loop. We called it the "Sunday Slough" and it was a great way to hang out, catch up and get in a sweet run all at the same time.
So in that spirit this coming Sunday, February 28th we will resurrect the "Sunday Slough" as the first of Floyd-inspired group runs. This is not an organized event like the Winter Race Series at Millpond, simply a publicly-announced training run that anyone can join. If you don't feel like doing the entire 13 mile loop you can do an out and back run of whatever distance you choose. Run will start at 8am so show up a bit before.
To get to the run start take Hwy 6 north out of Bishop and turn left on Five Bridges Road. Just past the Granite Construction Co. turn right on Fish Slough Rd. Look for a dirt parking area within a mile of the turn on the right side.

Results of the Winter Race Series 10K #2

Great running conditions greeted the 30 folks who showed up at Millpond yesterday morning for the 2nd 10K. I haven't bothered to cross-check the results but I'm fairly certain that everybody improved their time from last month's 10K! So if you ran in both 1oKs, next time you stop by the store don't forget to ask for your time improvement prize: Elemental Herbs tangerine-flavored lip balm and keep 'em sun protected and chap-free. A special mention goes to Annie Kellner who ran her first ever organized race. I think she said it was the longest she had ever run as well.

Here are the results:

Dan "Unbeatable" Yarborough M/46 37:15
Andrew Kastor M/32 38:35
Jeff Kozak M/35 39:51
Toby Qualls M/14!! 41:39
Andy Selters M/? 46:20
Chris Gaggia M/40 46:21
Tom Meyers M/? 46:38
Dan Meyers M/52 47:00
Brandon Fitt M/34 47:15
Brian Harry M/31 47:46
Ceal Klingler F/40 48:20
Victor Lawson M/27 49:37
Howie Schwartz M/? 50:34
Arnie Kiddoo M/61 50:59
James McGovern M/28 51:00
Margo Lella F/37 51:23
Zach Moe M/26 53:37
Tom Higley M/58 54:02
Sally Gaines F/57 55:49
Tom Schaniel M/40 56:39
Ron Saenz M/? 56:58
Shauna Murray F/32 57:11
Sarah Malloy F/30 57:37
Melissa Holste F/18 58:28
Joel Saenz M/28 58:47
Angela Tomczik F/17 1:01:55
Rosanne Higley F/59 1:02:12
Kelly Goodick F/41 1:05:35
Annie Kellner F/28 1:08:47
Joe Lane M/31 1:08:47

Pictures from the past 3 winter series events to be posted in the next few days.

Winter Race Series 10K #1 Results

I was just checking out our FB page and realized I never posted the results of the January 10K so here they are...
RESULTS OF THE SNOW AND ICE 10K ON JANUARY 23:

Name Gender/Age Time

Dan Yarborough M/46 41:28
Colin Broadwater M/34 52:41
Chris Gaggia M/40 52:45
David Grah M/? 52:50
Andy Selters M/? 53:21
Ceal Klingler F/40 53:37
Victor Lawson M/26 53:41
Tom Hallenbeck M/51 54:41
Tom Meyers M/? 56:22
Dan Meyers M/52 57:08
James McGovern M/27 57:19
Joe Lane M/30 58:19
Molly Broadwater F/34 58:57
Joel Saenz M/28 59:21
Tom Schaniel M/40 1:01:18
Floyd Redmon M/64 1:02:06
Sarah Malloy F/30 1:07:00
Angela Tomczik F/17 1:07:18
Melissa Holste F/17 1:07:24
Sally Gaines F/57 1:08:24
Kelly Goodick F/41 1:12:24
Meghan Avila F/27 1:17:06
Angel Avila M/27 1:17:06
Marie Boyd F/61 1:34:24

February Challenge: The Radio Towers Tweaker

Coming up with a relatively snow-free choice for February was proving difficult and I had just about decided to extend the Tungsten Peak fun for another month when Karen suggested the radio towers in the foothills of the White Mountains. A great idea as it is completely free of snow at the moment and any snow that does fall down that low in the Whites never seems to stick around very long.

These radio towers have a certain infamy amongst some who have worked at the White Mountain Research Station over the years as it became a challenge (at least during the Phil Kiddoo years) to see who could run from the station to the towers and back the fastest on lunch breaks. Time to resurrect a new version of the fun!

To get to the start/finish area take East Line Street east past the research station (it turns into Eastside Rd. after making the curve to the right and heading south along the base of the foothills). Look for Redding Canyon dirt road (it is signed) taking off to the left (east). The start/finish area will be the Redding Canyon Rd. sign. Following the roads I have highlighted on the map it is 2.25 miles to the radio towers for a 4.5 mile RT. Not sure on elevation gain but I will have that info soon. It is a maze of dirt roads out there so the route I chose to map out is only a suggestion. I think it is the fastest way because it is the best surface and most runnable gradient, but to each his/her own and I'm sure other options will be discovered intentionally or otherwise! The key is knowing which road to veer left off of Redding Canyon Rd. onto and it has been so long since I've "run the towers" that I can't remember myself. If you're still on Redding Canyon Rd. and you find yourself surrounded by pinyon and juniper, well, you are way past any left turns that will do you any good and well on your way to an entirely different sage to summit adventure. Good luck!

Results of the January Tungsten Peak Challenge

Tungsten Peak was by far the most popular monthly challenge to date-it must have been the allure of the elusive lower elevation single-track, difficult to find but often runnable throughout the winter months when the high altitude gems are buried in white. Or it could have been the awesome views afforded by the summit of the highest point in the Tungsten Hills with a sweet 360 degree panorama. Either way a fun, albeit breathless, time was had by all. A few folks even decided to double-dip, getting after it twice.
Results:

Jeff Kozak 29:38 18:40 ascent
28:01 17:36 ascent
Dan Meyers 30:10 20:40 ascent 9:30 descent!!!
Howie Schwartz 31:28 20:44 ascent
Donald Clarkson 33:46
Vic Lawson 34:25 20:11 ascent
35:49 19:32 ascent
Colin Broadwater 35:56 22:+ ascent
Chris Gaggia 35:57
Molly Broadwater 43:11
Tom Schaniel 44:00 26:40 ascent
Sarah Malloy 49:34 31:30 ascent

On to the next training mission!