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Comment on Athens Drive CC Course – Sam’s Eagle Project by Rick Gray

Rick Gray — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 12:08:02 +0000

Sam, What an undertaking and it sounds like you have certainly done yourself proud. As some trail races are on the verge of being cancelled due to state park funding cuts, here you are creating a new trail for your highschool to use for years to come. We should all take a lesson from you. Rick

Comment on Keeping feet Warm in Winter Conditions by Rick Gray

Rick Gray — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 12:56:23 +0000

Thanks for bringing up the Vaseline issue. Back in my marathon days and when clothing was more of an issue than it is today, I use to put Vaseline on my legs when I was running in cold and wet conditions. The Vaseline gave my legs a thin layer of protection against the wet cold. Thanks for pointing out that it will do the same thing for your feet. I like you don’t really do much for my feet any more, but the Vaseline would certainly help in cold wet conditions. Thanks for the tip. Rick

Comment on Holiday Lake, the Snow Year by Rick Gray

Rick Gray — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 12:52:10 +0000

Mike, Holiday Lake was certainly different this year. This was my 5th Holiday Lake and this one was like none other. My first one five years ago started out raining and then it turned to snow. Slushy mess, but nothing like conditions this year. I like you was ready for this one to be over. With this being the first race of the Beast Series, I guess Holiday Lake is like a right of passage. Sort of like running up a mountain, you have to start at the bottom to get to the top. Funny how the Beast Series ends with Hellgate. Where is the other bottom? Take care of that toe. Rick

Comment on Holiday Lake, the Snow Year by ncultra

ncultra — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 14:32:13 +0000

JJ, I really enjoyed your HL race report at http://jjjessee.blogspot.com/2010/02/patience.html.

Comment on Holiday Lake, the Snow Year by JJJ

JJJ — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 14:13:26 +0000

I think your right about the cabin fever. And the new course is much improved. I would almost asoon have us keep going clockwise both loops to avoid oncoming traffic, but it’s toss up. Good Luck on your 2010 Search for your Inner Beast.

Comment on Hellgate 2009 – Dealing with Frostbite by Rick Gray

Rick Gray — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 13:16:30 +0000

Mike, I like Jay was unaware of your frost bite situation. Thank you for letting us know about your situation and also educating us along the way. The new website looks great. See you at Holiday Lake. Rick

Comment on Hellgate 2009 – Dealing with Frostbite by jay finkle

jay finkle — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 18:36:11 +0000

mike,
that is amazing! i didn’t know this happened to you at hellgate. i have gotten cold hands and a cold face during those types of runs, but thank goodness never frostbite. i have heard that the frostbitten area will always be sensitive to cold weather. good luck.
the new website looks good. thanks for keeping it going.
jay finkle