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Dizzy Fifties

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Location:

Decatur,AL,

Member Since:

Jan 27, 2007

Gender:

Male

Goal Type:

Boston Qualifier

Running Accomplishments:

New blog at http://runkeeper.com/user/schotz/

Short-Term Running Goals:

2010 Race Schedule:

6/5: Eurocross 5K/8K

7/17: HTC Twilight Run 5K 

8/7: Hot to Trot 8 Hour (Atlanta)

9/18: Hartselle Depot Days 5K

9/25:  Elkmont Rails to Trails 10K 

10/16 Liz Hurley 5K 

10/24: Stone Steps 50K  (Cincinnati,OH) 

11/13: Chickamauga Battle Field Marathon (TN)

12/4: Frosty Freeze 5K (Decatur) 

12/31: Recover 50K (Huntsville) 

Long-Term Running Goals:

http://runkeeper.com/user/schotz/

Personal:

Born 1972 in north central Wisconsin

Married for 11 yrs to very supportive non-running wife. Two children : Fiona, 6 (in picture) and Elliott (2 yrs)

Co-Race Director of  Delano Park 12 Hour Run (www.delano12.com). President of River City Runners (www.rivercityrunners.org)

3 cats and 1 dog (chocolate lab)

In high school, I was an slightly overweight , badly asthmatic J.V. cross country runner.  I enjoyed being part of the team but never excelled.   The summer after my freshman year in college I decided to run a marathon.  6 weeks later I ran a 3:11 at Grandma's Marathon in Duluth (1991) and I was hooked on long distance running where my asthma wasn't as much of a factor. 

 

 

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One thing I claim to be good at is tapering.  I do it to excess sometimes.  

all I wanted to do today was to get out and clear my head  and warm up my legs enough for a good stretch.

dizzy fifities  (50k trail) on Saturday 

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Race: Dizzy Fifties (31.1 Miles) 04:22:41, Place overall: 5
Easy MilesThreshold MilesMarathon Pace MilesTrack speed mileageHill mileageTotal
31.100.000.000.000.0031.10

It was a cold morning - 24F-  so I decided to sleep in a little before the race.  My thought was why hang out at the race start shivering for an hour before the race when I can hit the snooze in a warm soft bed.  I left a little after 5:30am for the 7am start.  I needed caffeine so I stopped at the Huntsville 5 points Hardees and got a sausage biscuit.  As I drove the 5 miles up to Monte Sano State Park a bad feeling crept into my head.   "I don't think the race starts at 7am!"  I pushed the accelerator as s snaked up the curvy road.  I pulled into the parking lot at 6:29 and glanced up the road to see 100 runners getting their pre-race briefing and then the race started (right on time- 6:30am).  I scrambed to tie my shoes, take off my sweatshirt, get my water bottle (empty), and then run the 100 yards to the start line were John Nevels got my race number.  Then I ran back to my car and struggled with cold fingers to get the number attached to my race belt.  I was off with maybe a 4 minute delay. 

The course starts out with a short out and back before 3 repeats of a figure eight which has the aid station at the center of the 8.   I didn't know the out and back too well and got off course .  The trail I was on disappeared and I back tracked.  By that point I was disoriented and flustered.   I eventually found the course and got going.

I was running mad for the first 10 miles which helps in the adrelaline department.  I slowly moved up in the standings and tried to stay within myself.   The course is 98% trails- beautiful.  There are some rocks, roots, etc. and a couple very technical descents and steep climbs.   True to my poor trail running skills - I fell 4 times and mildly turned my ankles 3 times.  Luckily I had running pants with gloves so the falls didn't draw much blood.  Most of my falls are of the headfirst variety.    In the final lap, I was about to enter a narrow section of trail cut in the edge of a very steep hill with lots of rocks. I out loud told my self "Game on!" as a way to concentrate on the trail to avoid falling.  Not 1 second later, my right leg slide to the left and I was down on my right hip and elbow.  It made me chuckle once I realized I could continue.

I stayed strong and kept passing people here and there.  I don't remember getting passed-  starting dead last has that effect.

I pushed the last 5 miles hard and found I had a good bit left.  I passed Marty Clarke with about 3 miles to go and ended up beating him by 10 minutes.  

The post race meal had banana pudding so I was a happy camper.

I may have been able to get into fourth place if I actually got to the start line on time but I'm not disappointed in the least.  I was pleased with my conditioning and enjoyed the challenge.  I'm excited about the prospects of a strong marathon.

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Easy MilesThreshold MilesMarathon Pace MilesTrack speed mileageHill mileageTotal
33.350.000.000.000.0033.35
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