My 2009 schedule is here: http://denalifc.blogspot.com/2009/01/2009.html but thought I'd supply a list of Chicago area trail races. By area I've included Chicago and burbs, central IL, southern WI and NW IN. Some are dirt, some limestone. Some are not confirmed so check first. If you know others let me know, any distance.
Chicago area:
http://www.psrr.org/ Channahon 25k (4/11) think mostly limestone and flat
http://www.chicagotrailseries.com/index.html Website not updated but 2009 dates are 8k (6/6) 10k (7/11) 12k (8/8) part limestone part single track dirt.
Universal Sole put on two trail races Rock N Sole around 5 miles one in July (Palos) and November (Schiller Woods) but US is under new management so not sure if they will happen in 2009. Both events were on single track, wide grass and if on limestone it was non maintained so "dirt"
Spring Ahead 10k (4/19) Naperville part road part trail (5k all road) http://www.ncospringahead.com/
Equestrian Connection Trail races 5m, half marathon and full marathon May 3rd, limestone mostly I think http://equestrianconnection.org/_wsn/page4.html http://www.signmeup.com/site/reg/register.aspx?fid=HZ2V7K7
Run for the Cops Swallow Cliff of Palos (6/7) http://www.runforthecops.com/index.htm Trail is limestone but not maintained so more like dirt in places and not flat
Jim Brimm Events holds the Cross Country Challenge in Gilberts 5 miles in December
2008 details https://www.signmeup.com/site/reg/register.aspx?fid=MF2V9K7
Windruners (Lisle) 10k (8/30) limestone trails Danada FP. http://www.windrunners.org/
https://www.signmeup.com/site/reg/register.aspx?fid=4S2V7K7
Waterfall Glen Xtreme 10 mile in July at Waterfall Glen all limestone 2009 TDA 2008 info https://www.signmeup.com/site/reg/register.aspx?fid=K72VCK7
Rockford: Rockford Road runners hold 2 series of trail races plus another trail race all on dirt single and wide track http://www.rockfordroadrunners.org/index.html
Winter Series 5k, 10k (both done) 15k (2/21) 20k (3/21)
HOBO series 10k (9/18) 25k (9/19) 50k (9/20)
plus Fall Classic 4m (9/26) in near by Caledonia IL
Danville area http://kennekuk.com/events.htm Lake Mingo 7.1 mile (6/13), Howl At The Moon 8hour (8/8) Wild Wild Wilderness 7.55 (9/23)
Champaign area http://www.secondwindrunningclub.org/ Clinton Lake 30 (3/28 - sold out), Buffalo Trace 5m (5/16), Allerton Park 5.5 (10/25)
http://migotsky.googlepages.com/home Buffalo Trace 7 day trail (5/24-30 TBC)
Near Peoria or thereabouts
Pekin, Il (4/10-12) http://www.mcnaughtonparktrailruns.com/index2.htm 50,100,150 miles
nr Peoria (10/17) http://www.farmdaletrailrun.com/ 8 and 33 miles
Wisconsin near or short drive from Chicago:
WORS series (held with their MTB series) http://trailrun.wors.org/index/page/p/events
Bear Trax 20k plus 5k (4/26) http://www.nancysellars.com/?page_id=56 Delafield WI
Ice Age Trail 50k,50m (5/9) http://www.badgerlandstriders.org/IA50/index.html
Kettle Moraine 100k 100m (6/6-7) http://www.kettle100.com/
Blue Mound Trail (6/6) 15+k, 6+k TBC http://www.wisconsintrailruns.com/index.html
Dances With Dirt 50k 50m (7/11) http://www.dwddevilslake.com/
Devil Lake's Lake Half marathon (10/24) http://run.greatlakesendurance.com/
Glacial Trail 50k 50m (10/11) http://www.badgerlandstriders.org/GT50/index.html
North Face Kettle Moraine (10/24) http://www2.thenorthface.com/endurancechallenge/
Indiana near Chicago:
Foot Pursuit 5k (3/7) Valparsio http://www.portercountysheriff.com/footpursuit/
Xtreme 12k (5/27) Portage all dirt mountain bike trails with river and creek crossing 2008 info: http://groups.google.com/group/xyz-series-participants/web/trail-run-xtreme-12k
Cedar Creek 5k (6/21) http://www.run4trails.com/ Fort Wayne IN surface - no idea
No 2009 details but in 2008 http://mysite.verizon.net/xyztrailseries/
Monday, January 19, 2009
Thursday, January 1, 2009
2009
Below is my thoughts for races to do in 2009. As they say all subject to change. Number of dates/weekends have a few events to choice from - not doing all these!!!
March 21st Rock Cut Trail 20k http://rockfordroadrunners.org/Races/2009.html
April 4th one of these as a training run, both multi loop so not worried if no finish
Lakefront 50k http://www.chicagoultra.org/ or
Madison Madicty 50k http://www.madcity100k.com/home.php
April 26th Lakefront 10 mile http://www.cararuns.org/ race now 25th - can't do so
April 26th Bear Trax 20k http://www.nancysellars.com/
May 3rd EC Trail half or marathon http://equestrianconnection.org/
May mid one of these 3
May 16th Berryman trail marathon http://www.stlouisultrarunnersgroup.net/index.html
May 17th Rockford marathon http://www.rockfordmarathon.com/
May 24th Madison marathon http://www.madisonfestivals.com/marathon/index.html
June 27th Running w/Devil marathon http://calicoracing.squarespace.com/ unless
July 13-14 Badwater crewing http://www.badwater.com/
July 11-12 Keweenaw Trail Festival http://run.greatlakesendurance.com/ if no Badwater
August and September not yet decided - maybe HOBO trail
October/November one of the following
Glacial Trail 50M http://www.badgerlandstriders.org/GT50/index.html
Heartland 50M http://www.ksultrarunners.org/
Door County 50M http://www.fall50.com/
Lakefront 50M http://www.chicagoultra.org/
March 21st Rock Cut Trail 20k http://rockfordroadrunners.org/Races/2009.html
April 4th one of these as a training run, both multi loop so not worried if no finish
Lakefront 50k http://www.chicagoultra.org/ or
Madison Madicty 50k http://www.madcity100k.com/home.php
April 26th Lakefront 10 mile http://www.cararuns.org/ race now 25th - can't do so
April 26th Bear Trax 20k http://www.nancysellars.com/
May 3rd EC Trail half or marathon http://equestrianconnection.org/
May mid one of these 3
May 16th Berryman trail marathon http://www.stlouisultrarunnersgroup.net/index.html
May 17th Rockford marathon http://www.rockfordmarathon.com/
May 24th Madison marathon http://www.madisonfestivals.com/marathon/index.html
June 27th Running w/Devil marathon http://calicoracing.squarespace.com/ unless
July 13-14 Badwater crewing http://www.badwater.com/
July 11-12 Keweenaw Trail Festival http://run.greatlakesendurance.com/ if no Badwater
August and September not yet decided - maybe HOBO trail
October/November one of the following
Glacial Trail 50M http://www.badgerlandstriders.org/GT50/index.html
Heartland 50M http://www.ksultrarunners.org/
Door County 50M http://www.fall50.com/
Lakefront 50M http://www.chicagoultra.org/
Sunday, November 9, 2008
Universal Sole Rock N Sole 5.25 mile trail race
Today was the Universal Sole Rock N Sole trail race held in Cook County's Schiller Woods along the banks of the Des Plaines under the O'Hare landing path.
I'll write more later including my battle to not finish last male (succeeded)
Results are here: http://www.runrace.net/findarace.php?id=08314IL&tab=a4&results=1567
Photo's are here: http://www.runrace.net/runreports.php?id=48&tab=a3
One of me is here: http://www.runrace.net/runreports.php?id=48&tab=a3&image=2199
Photos copyright of Bill Thom and RunRace.net (unless listed over wise)
I'll write more later including my battle to not finish last male (succeeded)
Results are here: http://www.runrace.net/findarace.php?id=08314IL&tab=a4&results=1567
Photo's are here: http://www.runrace.net/runreports.php?id=48&tab=a3
One of me is here: http://www.runrace.net/runreports.php?id=48&tab=a3&image=2199
Photos copyright of Bill Thom and RunRace.net (unless listed over wise)
Lakefront 50k - or DNF
As the title shows I dropped out of the Chicago Lakefront 50k held November 1st on Chicago's south lakefront. I did manage two of the three loops for a total of 20.86 miles. That is the furthest distance I gone in 8.5 years and with my lack of training a nice surprise.
I'll add more to this report soon but race results for the 50k and the 50m plus a link to some photos are at www.chicagoultra.org
I'll add more to this report soon but race results for the 50k and the 50m plus a link to some photos are at www.chicagoultra.org
Tuesday, October 14, 2008
Signed up for
On Monday I signed up for the Lakefront 50k www.chicagoultra.org As of a lunch time today (14th of Oct) there was only 4 spots out of 200 left for the 50k with the 50 miler selling out weeks ago. I am not really fully trained for the 50k but will be mixing in running and walking and see how it goes. I'll be happy to get to two loops for a good training run and then think about that last loop. As I said yes to helping at a 15k the next day that last loop might not happen. Most of all I'll get to see some of my local favorite ultra buddies running along the beautiful Chicago lakefront. The view from the south side is probably the best view of the city IMHO.
Monday, August 4, 2008
24-9: Crewing a 24 hour MTB event
Sometime in 2007 I must have told my friend Chris Strout about a 24 hour mountain bike race in Wisconsin called 24 hours of 9 mile (http://www.24-9.com/) because he totally blames me for him doing this race; twice now!! OK I can accept the blame. Back in 2007 Chris asked me to crew for him at 24-9 but it was the very weekend I returned from crewing at Badwater (http://www.badwater.com/). This year I also went to Badwater but that 135 mile ultra running marathon was 2 weeks earlier so I had to accept Chris invite/orders/request/bribe.
Laura dropped me off on Friday at his parents home to meet up with Debbie and Rich plus Chris' wife Kim + Sprout (Kim's sister Kari was arriving Saturday). We all traveled up to Wausau WI in their minivan which was packed with camping gear and race supplies. Surprisingly the drive to get to the race site was only 4 hours. Chris had been on site for while setting up the pit area right by the race finish line (primo) and had also rode the trails with his World Bicycle Relief team mate Brad Majors. Also sharing the pit area was Siren Bicycle rider Todd Carpenter whose bike Chris was also riding and also local racer Scott Cole. We spent some time hanging out at the SRAM pit area located near the start line before Chris had to pick up his race pack (bike number, paperwork, race T-shirt, goody bag). Then we headed to a local restaurant for dinner before retiring for the night at a nearby hotel.
Up next day bright and early to get to the venue early. Minivan and car was unloaded of supplies and Chris' bikes removed from their night storage. At 9.15 am all racers had to attend a race talk meeting which was conveniently located by the finish line area so we got to hear the race details. Chris racked his bike in the staging area, did some last moment race get ready things and joined the riders on the start line for the 10:07am start.
24-9 was to start "Le Mans" style meaning all the riders had to run a 400 meter or more loop back to the start area to pick up their bikes. This is done to break up the packs of bikers. Chris was lined up at the front of the start line next to six time world champ Chris Eatough. Soon they were off all running as hard as they could. Being used to seeing running races it was a tad funny seeing helmet and lycra clad bikers out for a run!!
Each rider (or team) had to do as many 14.25 mile loops during the course of their 12 or 24 hour event with the rider/team covering the most loops/distance winning the race and/or division. Chris described the course as very technical and rocky in places. I was surprised to see the lead guy complete the first lap in around 56 minutes although later found out the first loop cut off the first section of single track for a wider multi track section to not cause bottlenecks at the start. Being in pit row by the finish area we had a great view of the action. Most of everyone’s first 3-5 loops were done at fairly consistent time but then folks start to get lapped and slow down. Chris was taking feeds at the pit area each loop but after about 4 loops asked if we could supply an extra feed at the 10 mile point on the course where Red Bud road cross the course. Luckily for us this was only half a mile away so about 15-20 minutes before Chris was expected at that point Rich and I would hike over to meet Chris. On our first journey over we went through the Red Bud aid station which was party central with loud music, grilling, beers, wood craving and a roaring fire. The riders would go past this on every loops, Rich and I on the other hand found a different trail which was actually a tad shorter. I think I hiked 8-9 miles during the race just on Chris’ feed. Rich would hand off a fresh bottle of water or Gatorade and I’d watch for where Chris tossed the empties. Brad’s only crew person, ultra runner, Dennis was on the same plan and as Chris and Brad rode some loops together we were on the same feed schedule giving Dennis and I time to chat about ultrarunning.
At night all racers had to have lights (2 working units to be carried). Chris had one on his bike and a helmet one. Brad preferred just a helmet unit. It was amazing seeing the lights going along the trails through the trees especially on some of the winding single track sections. During the night Chris began to slow down and lap 11 was a tough close to 2 hour loop. He was hurting and didn’t really want to go back out but after chatting with us crew headed out. End of that 14 miles he was still hurting and decided to take a long which with a tent nap and some chair time turned into a almost 6 hour loop. Awaking from his slumber Chris got on his bike rode up and down the pit lane and declared he was ready by requesting 2 drink bottles and some Gu/food. Brad was around the pit area so off they went together. I think much to their and our amazement Chris and Brad pulled out another 3 loops (43 miles) for a great finish. Everyone was so proud of their achievements. Brad finished 7th overall with 18 laps and Chris 12th with 15 laps – not bad for with a 3 hour nap time. Others in the pit area did great. Scott finished on the podium with a 5th place finish 19 laps and Todd got in 18 laps finishing just behind Brad based on time finishing for a 8th place finish. Overall winner was Chris Eatough in a close fought race (until last lap)
All that was left was braking down the pit area, loading up the cars and heading to the nearest restraint for food and Starbucks. Chris and I then drove to Madison area where both exhausted we checked into a Holiday Inn Express for a good nights sleep and both felt much more smarter the next day. A massive storm delayed are leaving for Chicagoland but we both got home in the end with Chris dropping me in Naperville and then he headed for the north shore himself
24-9 was an amazing event with some amazing performance with some amazing racers and their amazing crew.
Now where can I get some night lights for my Gary Fisher?
Race photos to follow:
Laura dropped me off on Friday at his parents home to meet up with Debbie and Rich plus Chris' wife Kim + Sprout (Kim's sister Kari was arriving Saturday). We all traveled up to Wausau WI in their minivan which was packed with camping gear and race supplies. Surprisingly the drive to get to the race site was only 4 hours. Chris had been on site for while setting up the pit area right by the race finish line (primo) and had also rode the trails with his World Bicycle Relief team mate Brad Majors. Also sharing the pit area was Siren Bicycle rider Todd Carpenter whose bike Chris was also riding and also local racer Scott Cole. We spent some time hanging out at the SRAM pit area located near the start line before Chris had to pick up his race pack (bike number, paperwork, race T-shirt, goody bag). Then we headed to a local restaurant for dinner before retiring for the night at a nearby hotel.
Up next day bright and early to get to the venue early. Minivan and car was unloaded of supplies and Chris' bikes removed from their night storage. At 9.15 am all racers had to attend a race talk meeting which was conveniently located by the finish line area so we got to hear the race details. Chris racked his bike in the staging area, did some last moment race get ready things and joined the riders on the start line for the 10:07am start.
24-9 was to start "Le Mans" style meaning all the riders had to run a 400 meter or more loop back to the start area to pick up their bikes. This is done to break up the packs of bikers. Chris was lined up at the front of the start line next to six time world champ Chris Eatough. Soon they were off all running as hard as they could. Being used to seeing running races it was a tad funny seeing helmet and lycra clad bikers out for a run!!
Each rider (or team) had to do as many 14.25 mile loops during the course of their 12 or 24 hour event with the rider/team covering the most loops/distance winning the race and/or division. Chris described the course as very technical and rocky in places. I was surprised to see the lead guy complete the first lap in around 56 minutes although later found out the first loop cut off the first section of single track for a wider multi track section to not cause bottlenecks at the start. Being in pit row by the finish area we had a great view of the action. Most of everyone’s first 3-5 loops were done at fairly consistent time but then folks start to get lapped and slow down. Chris was taking feeds at the pit area each loop but after about 4 loops asked if we could supply an extra feed at the 10 mile point on the course where Red Bud road cross the course. Luckily for us this was only half a mile away so about 15-20 minutes before Chris was expected at that point Rich and I would hike over to meet Chris. On our first journey over we went through the Red Bud aid station which was party central with loud music, grilling, beers, wood craving and a roaring fire. The riders would go past this on every loops, Rich and I on the other hand found a different trail which was actually a tad shorter. I think I hiked 8-9 miles during the race just on Chris’ feed. Rich would hand off a fresh bottle of water or Gatorade and I’d watch for where Chris tossed the empties. Brad’s only crew person, ultra runner, Dennis was on the same plan and as Chris and Brad rode some loops together we were on the same feed schedule giving Dennis and I time to chat about ultrarunning.
At night all racers had to have lights (2 working units to be carried). Chris had one on his bike and a helmet one. Brad preferred just a helmet unit. It was amazing seeing the lights going along the trails through the trees especially on some of the winding single track sections. During the night Chris began to slow down and lap 11 was a tough close to 2 hour loop. He was hurting and didn’t really want to go back out but after chatting with us crew headed out. End of that 14 miles he was still hurting and decided to take a long which with a tent nap and some chair time turned into a almost 6 hour loop. Awaking from his slumber Chris got on his bike rode up and down the pit lane and declared he was ready by requesting 2 drink bottles and some Gu/food. Brad was around the pit area so off they went together. I think much to their and our amazement Chris and Brad pulled out another 3 loops (43 miles) for a great finish. Everyone was so proud of their achievements. Brad finished 7th overall with 18 laps and Chris 12th with 15 laps – not bad for with a 3 hour nap time. Others in the pit area did great. Scott finished on the podium with a 5th place finish 19 laps and Todd got in 18 laps finishing just behind Brad based on time finishing for a 8th place finish. Overall winner was Chris Eatough in a close fought race (until last lap)
All that was left was braking down the pit area, loading up the cars and heading to the nearest restraint for food and Starbucks. Chris and I then drove to Madison area where both exhausted we checked into a Holiday Inn Express for a good nights sleep and both felt much more smarter the next day. A massive storm delayed are leaving for Chicagoland but we both got home in the end with Chris dropping me in Naperville and then he headed for the north shore himself
24-9 was an amazing event with some amazing performance with some amazing racers and their amazing crew.
Now where can I get some night lights for my Gary Fisher?
Race photos to follow:
Monday, July 21, 2008
Badwater 2008 - My crewing return
This year I had the great pleasure to be able to crew for Kelvin Marshall from Queensland Australia at the 2008 Badwater 135 Ultramarathon. Pleased to say Kelvin finished in 40 hours and 23 minutes for a placing of 33 out of 82 starters and was the first finisher from the 6am wave start. I'll write a long race report in the days ahead but some of my many photos are posted from before, during and after the race (blog seems to dictate the order posted!!)
Two photos "borrowed" from the Badwater site (copyright AdventureCorps photos by Anna Bolden and Wendy Barth) www.badwater.com
My photos (or some of them)
Two photos "borrowed" from the Badwater site (copyright AdventureCorps photos by Anna Bolden and Wendy Barth) www.badwater.com
My photos (or some of them)
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