I "raced" (ok - participated) Boston this year. On < 200m of running.
(I don't reccomend this to anybody).
Then got my act (a little more) together and did some hilly riding and trail running to prep as best I could for AmZof.

I lived. You will too.
(Or not. But then you won't need to worry about it. <smirk>)

My buddy Dennis (d-Elvis) also did the Boston-AmZof combo, and PB'd the CWD by 9 minutes.

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Sure why not, people have done much dumber stuff.

Train for Boston while maintaining some bike training. Once you get through Boston switch to a bike/hill focus while maintaining some decent run training focusing on trails/hills.

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Anyone know if registration is going to happen for 2015?

My friend Chris Wilhelm did the AmZof Long course last year after running Boston. He also did (well started and dnf'd due to double flatting) St. Croix in between. The year prior he did Boston followed by the GCG F1.

Then of course there's Rich Burke...who ran Boston in the mid 2:30's and won the GCG F1 race two years in a row. So I guess that makes it "reasonable". ;)

Nah, the only year he went "mid-2:30's" at Boston was the inferno year.

He went ~2:32 the other times.
Seems "reasonable" to me.

PS - doesn't look like the website has been updated since a day or 2 before this year's race.
Guess that whole 'real job' thing has caught up w/ tetsuoni.

You can still pencil it in for the Sunday before Memorial Day (which is also typically the weekend after Mother's Day) of 2015.

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Yeah...but he only got 2nd at AmZof to some obscure multi-sport athlete in one of those 2:32 years. Back when the idea of going sub 5 for the GCG race was but a dream.

Obviously holding back at Boston in 2012 to the tune of 2:35 to then break 5 hours at AmZof a few weeks later was the right call. It's the only "reasonable" explanation.

when does registration typically open? and close? im assuming it closes fast, because of all the talk ive seen on the forum.

Agreed - he obviously needed to sandbag pretty hard at Boston to be able to win AmZof.
Wasn't getting his name on a trophy at Beantown - he made the only "reasonable" decision one could make in that scenario.

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The 2015 AmZof is May 17.

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Great, how's the weather going to be?

When for registration?

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Of all the jobs that Tetsuoni is presently holding, Weatherman of New Paltz is not on the list.

Yet.

My AARP memory says my credit card got whacked last August for the May gala..........past results do not guarantee future performance, blah, blah, blah........start hounding the Asst Director of Marketing (Cee Cee) to emerge from her Canadian tax cave and make the trip this year to the Mohonk troll trek. CWD just ain't right without THE Canadian participating.

wtf, do you "watch" all threads that have American Zofingen in the title???? gawd....

Doesn't everybody?!

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That's right Cee Cee..........trolls troll and haters hate. I am a card carrying member of both tribes as well as a USAT certified hypocrit. Shocked, I know......

what language are you speaking? ;-)

Registration will be open by Friday.

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I will not miss out this year!

Unfortunately, I had eye surgery (detached retina) last year when registration opened so I didn't see it {pun intended}

By Friday or on Friday?

Registration for the 2015 American Zofingen is now open at Active.com



http://www.active.com/...n-zofingen-2015?int=

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Open now

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No excuses, registration is now open.

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IN!!!!

I'd already be registered but Active doesn't take American Express. I'll finish it when I get home later.

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in

I don't know if Im registered. All I got after I clicked Enter was:

Attention! Your cart is empty! Please search for another event.

Did you get any confirmation?

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I don't see it, brother. Active is a pretty good system - I think you'll know it when it goes through.

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I'm in.......5th time CWD'er! (He said with a modicum of pride) Were I hosting SNL, I'd get a cool bathrobe with a big 5 on it.

I believe that also gives me a bye on having to re-jigger the first run signage for the long course carnies.......some other disgruntled CWDer can take on that sabotage role in 2015.

Note to RD: Active would not take my coupon code "Cee Cee's Beeyotch" again this year.........can you take a look at that.

PS: I sure hope the shirts are white this year.......

yes I got confirmation and 2 emails one about payment and one confirming registration

Guess that means I better sign up...F1 or CWD, F1 actually left me a good bit less beat up....hmmmmm....

In!

As you're all aware, we're very liberal with distance switched up to and including race day morning (assuming you bribe me with good beer and/or cigars).

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tetsuoni wrote:

As you're all aware, we're very liberal with distance switched up to and including race day morning (assuming you bribe me with good beer and/or cigars).

I have been bringing you gift baskets of Canadian stuff for years AND supplying Canadian (aka REAL) beer to select AmZof racers (let the sucking up begin now) AND have been your Assistant Director of Marketing BUT have yet to be given permission to switch down to my desired distance:

Canadian Accountant Womenz Post-Tax-Season (CAWPTS)

5 mile run
90 minute drink coffee in transition zone (fk I hate that bike course)
3 mile run
Coffee and Meditation Station break at the Inukshuks
2 mile run

Lemme know when registration opens for that, eh?

eh??????

There's no space between Cee and Cee.

and your coupon's expired anyway......

I need another box of pastries from Schenectady and then we'll talk.

Just tried to sign up again. Now I have to contact customer service.

Do you think it's the coupon code ''bagpipes suck'' that's keeping me out?

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I'm sorry you're having such trouble signing up. That coupon code certainly isn't helping.

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i'm in, thanks for the notice

that is a course I could be down with.....

Glad to have you.

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Nope, none. And I just received my AARP card so I'll be one of the youngest geezers there. Gunning for another mug, this time in 50-54's!

Bring it old timers!!!

In!

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I'm in! I'm in!

GCG F1, 65 and over

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I reserve the right to utilize the time-honored tradition of begging and/or bribing the RD to let me drop down to CWD if need be.

I'm IN like Flynn. GCG F1.
Sounds good now, we'll see how I'm feeling about this decision next May. See above about begging/bribing the RD.

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In and back up to GCG F1 this year.

Excellent - so, what was the problem?

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Last night's problem was that I started the sign-up on my Ipad while I was sitting in a Baskin-Robins in Manhattan while I waited for my wife to finish work. When I saw that they didn't take AmeX, I just clicked to another window and came to ST to complain. When I got home, I got a MasterCard and finished the entry. Meanwhile, for lack of activity, they shut my entry down. So, this morning I tried again on my laptop using Internet Explorer with no luck. When I called customer service, they told me they were having some problems with IE and I should try another browser. I opened up Chrome and Presto-change; I'm in!

Now I have a real problem. I have to do a race that's almost twice as long as it was when I finished CDW feeling great two years ago in the rain. Hope I can finish this one feeling the same.

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There seems something very apropos about trying to sign up for AmZof at Baskin Robbins.

Nutty Coconut cone. You don't want me to starve, do you?

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Seriously, it's a sin to be at BnR and not get mint chocolate chip!

IN! LC #6

Damn, that's getting up into Krol territory. Impressive.

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I'm in and back to the LC. BTW, I usually avoid Active like the plague, but AmZof is sort of like the plague so I guess it is appropriate.

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ML, in a prior Zofingen thread I think you recommended a pair of lightweight Inov-8 trail shoes. Since it would be rather time consuming to read every post of yours on the last Zofingen thread, no matter how enjoyable, I wondered if you would be a gentleman and post your recommendation again.

Thanks,
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In for 2nd attempt at middle distance (prior CWD smallish stein holder, ITT flood victim)... I'll remember to do some running before May this time around.

John, are you going to revive the ITT?

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Not at this time. I prefer to hold it the same day as AmZof, as we've already got support and security out on the roads, but the Grand Fondo now falls on the same day, which makes it unfeasible for us to set up a separate staging / timing area due to low numbers.

The racing calendar is so crowded these days. I'd still like to stage an AmZof triathlon, swimming 1.5 miles in Williams Lake, cycling out to and back from the bike loop (69 miles) then running 16 miles on the trails in and around Williams Lake (each distance 60% iron distance), but there's just too many events, all of which have seen numbers dwindle.

I thought a 50 mile ultra run (10 x AmZof run loop) would be a sick stupid human trick, but we've already got a great 50 miler with Rock the Ridge and a vicious beast known as Manitou's Revenge.

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What kind of numbers do you think you'd need to make AmZof Tri viable?

Well.....having never heard of Manitou's....and now i can't UN-know the event after looking it up. I'm f'n hooked. Thanks for that mind f*ck.

Off the top of my head, 300 should do it.

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Perhaps I'll see you on the start line in 2015.

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"The racing calendar is so crowded these days. I'd still like to stage an AmZof triathlon, swimming 1.5 miles in Williams Lake, cycling out to and back from the bike loop (69 miles) then running 16 miles on the trails in and around Williams Lake (each distance 60% iron distance), but there's just too many events, all of which have seen numbers dwindle. "

I know that you proposed the AZ Triathlon at Williams Lake before. That was before I got my Bionic hips. If you try it again, I would drop everything to be there!

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You should be able to get 300 bodies for that easily. If you can't, then you need to replace your marketing director ASAP.

Agreed. That guy is a total chump.
Not worth a penny you pay him.

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In for the GCG F1. I really intended to quit tri's after this year to focus on running but this race has sucked me back in.

Hi Victor,

Shoes can be pretty individual/personal.
I have narrow feet w high arches, so what works for me, may not for somebody else.

For many years, and many LC's (and my first 1-2 GCG F1's) I used Adidas Adizero XT's to very good effect.

Then, I did the Escarpment Trail Run, and noticed all the stud trail peeps wearing this brand of shoe I'd never seen before - Inov8.
I slid all over the place on the wet, rocky, rooty, muddy, steep, insanely technical trails. Ugh.

If you can't beat 'em, join 'em.
I got a pair of Rocite 295's, and have worn the hell out of them over the years.

This past year, I used X-Talon 195's (like trail race flats - btw, the model # for each shoe is the weight in grams) for the opening run, and then TrailRoc 255's for the 2nd run.
I will go with this plan again next time.

I like having fresh shoes for each run, if need be. And I prefer a little more shoe for running off the bike, since I tend to be a bit heavier/sloppier w my run technique then.
Wonder why?
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If you want to attract the mainstream triathlete, making AZtri; 1.2s, 56b, 13.1r is the way to go. Normal triathletes, not American Zoffingers, like the standard distaces

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Better yet, just advertise it as an official HIM and then kick back and enjoy all the posts on ST, "Waaah, the course was long!"

I'd suggest .9, 25, 6.2. Given 165 played last year at the DU and less than 100 at a 70.3 converted time (i.e. F-1 or LC), I'd find it hard to believe he could get 300 people to do a non-p.r., non-IM 70.3 that is not easily drivable for most people that morning.

300 for an Olympic seems a bit more realistic.

AmZof was never for "normal triathletes". Those lemmings can pay $700(?) to WTC for their "M-Dot" brand finishers' medals. Non-standard distances have been debated ad nauseum on ST. My racing philosophy has always been, "same day, same course, whoever shows up." Besides, as it is 6.66 miles from Williams Lake to the AmZof circuit, a 2 loop lollipop cannot be shrunk to 56 miles. A 60% iron distance can get everyone to the beer by sundown.

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We've done Olympic distance at William's Lake before. If I recall correctly, 60-70 racers.

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And people call me "evil"...

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Evil is messing with the course so LCers run an extra three miles...

And that is all that really matters. I am IN...and may god have mercy on my soul.

Is it sold out already? I don't seem to be able to access registration site.

It's NOT on the CM2 promotions website, it's on (ack)tive.com.

http://www.active.com/high-falls-ny/triathlon/american-zofingen-2015?int=


Looks to be working just fine.

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virtual "Like" button

I may qualify as that stupid human, because I'd be interested in 10 x AmZof run loop, but maybe after the fall, after the leaves and tourists are all gone. Who cares if there is snow in the air if you only have to run.

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That is exactly what I was looking for. I've been running in Inov8 road shoes lately, which are fantastic. I've been interested in trying their trail shoes, but there are so many flavors I didn't know where to start.

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The offroad shoes generally come in 2 distinct "flavors" - big knobby shoes, and moderate knobby shoes:

The X-Talon have the big knobs (and they're made of grippy climbing shoe rubber to boot). Ditto for the 295's.
The TrailRoc's are more moderate knobs (more than adequate for AmZof) and a bit more cushion, support, and underfoot protection, than the Talons.
You'll feel the trail, for better or worse, thru the soles of something like the X-Talon. They're fairly minimalist, other than the killer knobs.

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Not to hijack the thread from more important matters (AmZof and AmZof Tri), would you say the x-talons are more or less a lugged/knobbed racing flat?

Yes, indeed. Trail racing flat. I think they weigh < 7oz, which when you see the fairly burly knobs, is pretty damn impressive.
They look like mini-soccer cleats.

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There was no charge for those bonus miles.

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OK, Thanksgiving Sunday. 10 x AmZof 5 mile run loop. See you there at 8 am, after a big breakfast.

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We'll, they'd be free in the AmZof Tri, too!

I might consider that, if you'll run with me. Looks like there will be about 10.5 hours of daylight, which translates in to 63 minute laps. Better bring a headlamp.

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I didn't think of that (much like the very first AmZof when the start time was pre-dawn AND I didn't know where the light switch was for the pavilion).

OK, it's on my calendar. We'll start at sunrise so we can enjoy the sunset from the pavilion with good beer and war stories.

Slainte!

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For the record, are you agreeing to the "if you'll run with me" part of this? This doesn't mean you need to run side by side with me, because I'll be slow, but that you're signing up for the full ten laps.

If so, I guess I better get out and go for a run!

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I'd sign up for that. Not the running, though. Watching, heckling and some beers.

Yes, assuming no injuries, I'll run it with you. I'm planning on a trail marathon the beginning of November which is why I opted for that later date.

I actually, finally, started running again the beginning of May. Of course, I did too much too soon and am currently sidelined, but I did manage to shed 16 of the 33 pounds I gained since Lake Placid 2010 and got some good mileage in. Hopefully, I'll be able to start running again in a few days.

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Also known as the "aid station".

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Shit!


...I mean, you're on! Actually, this will give me the motivation I need to get out and run in the AM, but somehow I'm sure this falls into the "stupid to start" category.

Anybody else want to prove how stupid they are?

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Nope, but I did just give my $134 to play with the Canadian Women next May.

Just think how guilt free Thanksgiving gorging will be.

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First workout aimed at GCG F1 20015 this morning:

5 stage mountain bike brick workout in the Brickyard at Bethpage State Park;

14 minute run through the Brickyard, I wimped on the inner loops

5.6 mile mountain bike ending with the Brickyard

16 minute run through the Brickyard with the inner loops

5.2 mile mountain bike starting and ending with the Brikyard

15 minute run through the whole Brickyard

First time coming up the final hill of the Brickyard on the bike I thought ''I wish I didn't have to do this again''. I had a lot more trips to go up those hills. The final run up that hill my legs were burning.
I might be the oldest person in the race but I'm going to make anyone who finishes in front of me has to earn those beers and burgers at the finish!

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"I might be the oldest person in the race but I'm going to make anyone who finishes in front of me has to earn those beers and burgers at the finish! "

T-shirt slogan 2015?

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That sounds almost Lebowski-esque... how about --

"... (some hills,) some burgers, some beers, a few laughs. Our fucking troubles are over, Dude."

Dude!

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I was in Vermont this past weekend and discovered this race...

http://www.vermontoverland.com/vogp/

We need an AmZof version of this: an "adventure" bike duathlon. Might be much for an r/b/r/b/r format, but certainly a r/b/r. If we can find the right spot, certainly would eliminate the traffic management issue!

I just DROVE Tantalus and Round Top in Hoholulu. We need to race on this!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=52K4L8fUes4

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ML would set a land speed record on that.

Oh, HELL YES. That looks AWESOME!!

Of course, Tetsuoni would have us run, then ride up it first. Then run again.
He's an evil, evil man.

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Then bike again followed by another run. He may be evil but he does provide burgers and beers at the finish line.

Count me in for the AmZof Tri, hopefully you will get enough interest. Now I just have to coax myself (or drink about 6 Founders' Double Troubles) to sign up once again for the LC. Probably hate myself all winter too...

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Does anybody know the date of the Long course for 2015? I'm guessing that it's Sunday 5/17. Also, when does registration open? I have been thinking about doing this for past two years and I think it's time to suck it up and go for it!

Registrations been open for a while now.

All 3 events are on Sun 5/17.

$125 now, price goes up to $140 in 4 days.

Sign up for LC, then next year you can panic, and drop down to GCG F1 or CWD, as is the custom.

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May 17, 2015 @ 7:00 am. Registration is now open on Active. Price is presently $125 and will change in 4 days to $140 (according to active)

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It's official, I'm signed up for LC. Looking forward to it now, but I know that will change the closer we get to it.

Canadian Thanksgiving October 12? Or US Thanksgiving #wheneverthatis?

You need to be much more specific in your directoring, Mr. Race Director Dude...

You should have charged more!

Oh wait, I'm not the AmZof Director of Finance... never mind

word...

and he doesn't pay very well either...

Both.

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In for CWD. Will be my comeback event since becoming bionic. Haven't run more than 45s at a time since Placid '13. Got some work to do ;-)

How bionic are you? Right now I think I have the bionic record with bilateral knee surgeries, bilateral shoulder surgeries and same day bilateral hip resurfacings.

Glad you are in for CDW, it's time to give your bionic parts a workout!!

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Just a single hip resurfacing. 9 months ago.

Glad I won't be the only one wearing down metal joints there!

These joints are made for athletes. You don't have to worry. I had my surgery three years ago and started running at the 6 month mark. My running keeps getting better. I did CDW in 2013 and I'm in for F1 this coming race.

Have you ever had your hip squeak? It comes from being dehydrated and the first time I heard it, I thought it was my cat!

Where did you have your surgery, what doctor?

It's time for you to get out and start running!

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Good luck. Don't do too much, too soon. You've got plenty of time.

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Thanks for the tip! Never had a squeak, but now I'll be a little less freaked out whenever it does happen. I had mine done at HSS with Dr. Su. Awesome guy, great experience.

Been out for a couple walks with 30s here and there of running thrown in. Started feeling ok. Slow and steady is the plan.

Thanks, Tetsuoni! No panic yet. Just a little bit at a time.

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phabio - you and Sweeney are my heroes.

I can't even comprehend overcoming the issues you have. You guys totally ROCK.
You're both winners simply by making it to the starting line.
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Yo, marketing director, now would be a good time to remind everyone that the entry fee goes up at midnight.

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So, reminding them of that four days ago - wasn't enough?

You should cut my salary in half for that oversight.

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Seems like I have to cut it every year.

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Don't believe him. He just wants to see you suffer.

Get you @ss out the door and start running. These hips are not made of glass!

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I want to see everybody suffer.

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I knew that years ago when you first introduced the race.

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Sir, yes sir! ;-)

Got out today for 3 miles of run/walk. Most I've run since doing Placid on no cartilage. felt much better!

Dr. Su basically told me to go enjoy the new hip, run again, have fun. Maybe take it easy on the marathons/IM's (I'm young enough to be practically assured of needing a revision at some point). So, I intend on following those directions :-)

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Actually, when I first introduced the race, I was a masochist. I made it for myself.
But as I never get to race it, I became a sadist. So, screw you guys (and gals).

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Just curious, when I signed up through Active I chose the Long Course. I was under the impression that I was entering for only the cycling event (112 miles), but the website shows two long courses. Active doesn't have two different registrations, did I sign up for the LC bike and run?

ML is fast on the bike, but a slow learner.

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You sound like me when my wife asks about a new toy she's discovered that I bought.

You really better get your @ss out the door and start running!!!

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I signed up for the bike to get my @ss out the door to bike, hahahaha

in other words... there is no bike only AmZof. There used to be the Iron ITT (4 laps of the bike loop), but that event was eliminated this year.

LC may be the most diabolical duathlon in existence with 20 miles total running (5r-84b-15r) on trails that shred legs. But at least you get some PBR and good chili at the end.

Does anyone have a data file for the run, at least so I can get an idea of what I got myself into!

send me a PM with your email address and I can get one to you.

don't forget the burgers.

This is the bike course:



The run course is about the same. You run up, then you run up some more, then you run up again, then you get water and you run down, then up again, then you really run down and then back to transition. Fun, Fun and more Fun

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As a not-possible-to-get-any-flatter-than-here flatlander who signed up for the middle distance (my first time!), I'm in trouble!!

Where are you?

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Congratulations, I'll bet it felt great. I remember when I went to see Dr Marwin for my 6 month check up. He's right across from Eisenhower Park on Long Island. He told me to go run in the park and come back and tell him how it felt. It was great, first mile I ran and walked but then I just let it go. I got back to Dr Marwin and I was smiling so hard that he was too. It's been all good ever since. I did crash my mountain bike and tear a glute tendon that bothers me but the new joints are like ''Performance Enhancing Devices''

Have you upgraded to Hoka shoes? You should!

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So we're only doing 20 miles of running next year...should be easy then :-/
I accepted the extra miles on the first loop this year in exchange for the great weather. Nothing comes free at AMZOF

I think I've convinced my boss's wife to sign up for the CWD. I like to see other's suffer as well, so it would be more pleasing if she goes for the LC.

Here is a strava file of a Murphy's law lap

She can always upgrade.

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I am not very familiar with the area up there, I have done the bike look a few times but never deviate from where I start and the direction of the loop. What I usually do is get off the Thruway at exit 18, head west on 299 until I hit the deli/EMS parking lot, jump on the bike and head up the first climb. I would like to head up there in the near future to check out the run course, where do I go? Park the car? Is the run course marked? Also, which direction does the bike loop go?

Thanks

you're gonna have a tough time following the exact run course unless you are with someone who knows it. Run is a mix of mild grade gravel roads and steeper technical trail. If you run for a while on any of this stuff that you find near the race start you should have a good idea of the course.

Bike is clockwise loop. Here Won't single out Murphy's Law this time. Park your car in the lot 1/4 mile from where the bike starts and ends.

It looks like it starts after the right hand turn on the steep climb, is that correct?

Is anybody that knows the run course interested in meeting up for a run there one weekend in September? I'm a strong runner.

i can't imagine that's good for his job security. even CWD could have career consequences...

Bike loop is clockwise. Other than exiting/entering the Preserve, it's all R turns.
If you don't want to pay the Preserve to park, and only want to ride, you can park at the little chapel just before Clove Road ends (it's a short, nasty hill) and then turns R onto 6A, to begin the climb back up to the Upper 27 Knolls entrance to the Spring Farm lot at the Preserve.
This is maybe a mile downhill of the entrance road. ~2 miles from the top of the Mohonk climb.
You can use your car as the base, and hit it to resupply if you are doing multiple bike laps. When I used to race LC, I did this.

If you plan to run, you have to park in the lot at Spring Farm, and pay the day use fee.
It's pretty tricky trying to follow the run course if you don't know it, and/or aren't with somebody who does. It's all trails, but not at all obvious which ones you should take where (except on raceday, but not always for LC racers on the opening run :-p )
I guess you could set it up as a Route in Strava, and use that to try to stay on course.

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Alright American Zofingites, Klehner has posted a new race in NJ where anyone doing F1 can get in some practice;

http://www.survivalofthemills.com/

I'm in for the Du and it's a perfect F1. If you want to do a swim in the middle of your race ( I guess that means no wetsuit in October in NJ) they have that option.
I'm looking forward to getting in some F1 practice, running some nice trails and having a great time in the Garden State.

Hope to see some of you there. John, that includes you!

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Your ears must've been ringing a few hours ago Jim, I was bragging on you and your bionic hip to somebody who just had his own hip replacement done earlier this year.

That website is a bit wonky - none of the dropdowns seem to be working.
Oh, never mind. You need to scroll down after hitting them.

Looks like fun! (NOT the swimming part - the Du.)

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You know, for an effin epic weekend, for maybe 2 hours more of a drive (while bringing some FREE Heady Topper with you) and $25 more, you can double up...
http://theratsnake.com/ I'd kill to make this double in a weekend "official" If not, understood. If you've been closed out, you have NOTHING to lose for only $25. Kill it American Zofingen athletes!!! Awesome course, awesome race.

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if I weren't in the middle of marathon training with an 18 miler that weekend I would be all over this
ok yes I am a wimp

You're right. Keep to your plan. When I was around 30 yrs old, I think I could have gotten away with doing both. But if do it, you'll end up with a too cautious run, then a crappy race, then too long of a recovery. Stick to your training plan. What race are you training for?

If you're running in the park, watch your back!!

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CIM
May have to stop bike commuting through the park... According to the police the park is for walkers and runners

What happened was tragic but not sure of their logic

Kind of sucks for those of us who pay attention to the lane markings

California International? The websight says it's the fastest course in the west. Good luck in the race!

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yup
hoping to BQ
if not will try again in Paris in April....

Looks like a blast (the du). To bad I'll be with my sons' scout troop on a bike trip.

You can get like 10 lap dances with real canadian womans at the "Canadian ballet" in Montreal for that kind of money.

Does anyone know if the age up rule applies for AmZof? Turn 60 next November.

Rich G

Pretty sure the USAT age rule is used at AmZof.
Whatever your age will be by 12/31/15, is your age for the race.
So, you'll be a "young 60" that day.

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You know what Indiana Jones said about that;

"It ain't the years, honey, it's the miles"!

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Alrighty then, this young old man is in for the F1! Western NC mountains are as good a place as any to train for this bucket list race for any serious duathlete!

Rich G
Charlotte NC

Welcome to AZ. It will be good to see another old guy there. I'll be 65 for this years race, also in F1. Hit the hills hard down there on both the run and the bike. And maybe practice drinking Guiness and Jamesons while you run!

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Kudos to the 60 and over "crowd". I turned 50 in July. I'm a 2x CWD finisher,1 time ITT (now defunct) and am registered for CWD again. Marathon training is going well and I often think I can handle the 15 mile run and should switch to the F1.Then I remember the bike. And the run after the bike, ouch!

Thanks for making feel like a wuss. Now I can't use my age as an excuse for not manning up.

Thanks for the encouragement.

I thought about signing up for the long course, just for the distinction of becoming one of the few geezers to ever finish it, but I think the F1 will be more fun and will let me get a sober idea of what it could be like to do the long course. In North Carolina terms, the long course looks like the Rock to Rock 10K, followed by riding Blood, Sweat and Gears or the Assault on Mount Mitchell (take your pick), followed by the Shut In Ridge trail race. I have done those before, just not on the same day. Looking forward to training with mountain cookie rides and trail runs, my favorite stuff.

Rich G

AZ is the only place where someone doing a 5-29-5 mountain duathlon could feel like a "wus". I've only done CDW one time, 2 races ago inthe rain and cold. I can handle stepping it up to F1, but boy am I hoping for some nice weather.

Come up to F1 with us old guys, it's going to be a beautiful day!

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I was there too. That is nice weather. But, I've got more insulation than most AZ'ers ;).
Working on that though and if I can finally have a "no weight gain" winter I may just join you.
Setting up the trainer tomorrow. And heading up there for a fall foliage ride at the end of the month.

Alas, I am back. After a two year hiatus from this insanely difficult and oh so beautiful race, I am returning to the vaunted Long Course. You'd think that turning 50 this March would wise me up. Going to open my last aged KBS to wrap my head around this madness. Can't wait for my ass whoopin'.

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It's getting close to the Sunday after Thanksgiving. If I remember right, there was a lot of sh*t stirred about the AZ 50 on that day. Are you guys going to be ready to run? The rest of us will surely be ready to drink and laugh!

Today I did another five stage brick; 20 minute run through my neighborhood in Shandaken, 30 minute trainer in the garage, 20, 30, 20. It had me wondering, was middle distance ever a regular 1lap, 2 lap, 2 lap duathlon? I've never done the F1 race, only CDW and only that one 1 time, so I don't know. Like in the SOS, how the swims are rests from the runs and the runs rests from the swims, does F1 make the distance easier. I hear people say that that second bike after the second run is a killer, but what if it came after the first bike, and, the third run came right after the second?

I don't know. I was just torturing myself with this while I was torturing myself in my workout today!

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Only 1 other ever expressed interest in the AZ50 but they pulled the plug about a month ago. I'll run that day, but likely nothing that epic.

The original middle distance was 1/2/2 but the F1 seems to have caught on.

With the Philly marathon this weekend, now would be a good time to pause and remember our dear friend, Chris Gleason, in whose memory the F1 is named. Hard to believe its been 3 years.

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R.I.P. Chris Gleason

Wow, three years. I never met him but we should all honor Chris by living every day like we mean it.

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May he rest in peace.

I actually met him on the AmZof course - on that nasty little hill by the church. In the midst of suffering, he actually managed to bring a smile to my face. He is truly missed.

RIP, Chris, RIP

I'll be running the Philly Marathon on Sunday. As I did last year, I'll be thinking about Chris and saluting him as I cross the finish line.

That 1 other who expressed interest was me. But I had a job change and had to put training on hold for a month +. Too bad, because I'm sure I was headed to an epic crash and burn that would have been very entertaining.

I forgot it was the Phily marathon where Chris left us. I also didn't know him, which is too bad.

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After doing the LC for 3 years in a row, I'm likely switching to the F1 for next year. It will keep me from having to ride the trainer for 5hrs throughout March and April. Plus, i'll be done earlier so I can drink and heckle last year's LC winner Colin Martin!

Even though I never met Chris, he was one of the forum members on ST who messaged me personally when I posted about moving to Albany, NY. His enthusiasm for the multisport community in upstate NY made me excited to get out here to live/train/race. His memory clearly lives on through this spectacular (hideous? raunchy?) group of athletes. I'm sure he's laughing hilariously at the spectacles that happen on AmZof race day.

4 Great trail runs on Long Island to help prepare for AZ

Well, you already missed the first two: The Manorville Hills 15k in November had everything you get in the AZ run and then some, then also in November, there was a 5k at Hecksher Park with two brutal climbs that really had me wishing these races were in April.

Now this Saturday, Dec 6, is the Tough Cookie 8k; http://www.nrcrun.org/...aces/tough-cookie-8k Five miles with the same two hills as the 5k and more.

Coming up is a 9 mile trail run at Hecksher; http://www.glirc.org/...is=12&annee=2014 I'll be out of town for this one and I don't know much about it, but it's in the same place as the two before so it should be a hill fest!


It's 12 degrees with 8 to 10 inches of snow in Ulster County today, do you know where your running shoes are?

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I only knew Chris virtually but certainly every philly marathon I think of him

as I taper for CIM I am thinking of him

and as I get up there for CWD (third time signing up is the charm) I will think of him

Is registration open yet for 2015 LC?

Is this a serious question? Registration opened in October...

http://www.active.com/...an-zofingen-2015?int=

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I got nothing.

Thank you.

I know there is a purse for Men, but is there one for Females LC?

There has not been a prize purse for a few years now.

When we did have a prize purse, we paid the men and women equally.

In the first year, when there were no female LC finishers, the women's purse was given to the men.

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R.I.P. Chris Gleason

Well the 1st one to finish gets the best burger and choice of drinks, so there is a bit of a prize purse.

And the first to finish the F-1 gets immortalized on the Chris Gleason memorial trophy.

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2015 American Zofingen Du is May 17.
R.I.P. Chris Gleason

and bragging rights for life!

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The entire event (IM) is like "death by 1000 cuts" and the best race is minimizing all those cuts and losing less blood than the other guy. - Dev

 
I consider my completion of the LC a few years ago as one my great accomplishments in my sporting life. It was my second attempt.

While I do not run very much anymore overall (finishing the LC broke me fro a very long time), I have learned so much as an athlete since then that i often think/feel that i have unfinished business with the event...

Knew him virtually through Endurance Nation, we were supposed to meet up at IM Syracuse's inagural year, but had miscommunications... a very nice guy

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I will be joining you all on May 17 (first time). Instead of sitting around all morning and day waiting for me to make way around this course, my wife would like to volunteer and help out on race day. How do I get her signed up ?

Online
Race day works too

You can e-mail the RD at pipermcgovern@gmail.com

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R.I.P. Chris Gleason

Murphy and others who have had good races at middle distance, what was your running like building up to the race? This will be my longest running day in ten years and I want to run well. My long run right now is at 9 miles and I've been hitting hills near my house on Long Island. I'm going to add the 3 mile up-hill run up to my Shandaken house to some of my runs up there. It has two 10-15% sections that will help build me up.

I'm not too worried about the bike, with any kind of break from the weather I'll be ready for that. I'm just concerned about what it takes to be ready for those hills on the third run.

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Lots'0 Miles worked for me. 50-60 mpw all winter. Longest run each week was ~12 miles, with a couple of 16 mile long runs thrown in during the Winter/Spring (mostly because that's how far it was from my house to my parent's house). Generally 2 days of tempo/week (often one would be during the long run), but no other faster running. I didn't do any specific hill training...as a matter of fact 95% of my runs were on a bike path along the Charles River in Boston where the only elevation changes were the bridges. Basically, I think marathon training would be the most suitable...if you are fast you are going to be running for a total of ~2 hours.

If anything, I'd get in some downhill fast running as by the 3rd lap I was dreading the pounding my quads would take on the fast downhills. Pacing on the first run and bike is also key. Look at the splits from previous years and you'll see there are a lot of "first lap heroes"...giving up a minute on the first run might gain you back 5 on the last.

During the race, you will spend very little time running the pace you end up averaging for the run legs...it's either marching up a fairly steep trail (by the 3rd lap it is not clear if people running are gaining on the people walking these sections), or ripping down a not so steep (maybe 2-3%) fire road at your 5K pace.

The last few years I've only been a cyclist, but if I ever start running again it will be so I can do this race again. Good luck!

Mostly 50-mile weeks from Christmas through April last year. I tried to run hills when I could, but never "focused" on it. Weekly 15-18 mile long run. All slow, easy running.

I wouldn't underestimate the bike; regardless of your run fitness, that second bike loop can really blow things up for the final run. I still didn't "nail" the pacing I hoped for, and will just say that the first run and ride should feel VERY comfortable if you want to be close to even-splitting things.

Thanks guys. I guess high mileage always works, but with two knee surgeries and two fake hips, I'm not willing to run 50 miles per for that many months. I usually run two days on, one day off. So right now it's 9, 5, 5 hills, 4 tempo. I can probably build to 15, 5, 7, 5 and keep working the hills. I'll be thrilled if I can have run splits like 50, 55, 50. With bike splits around 1:50:00, I hope I can come in around 6:30:00.

No matter what, it should be a great day!

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Good luck. Personally, if injuries are a problem I'd avoid running more than 10 miles in lieu of running more frequently. The recovery cost for that 15 mile run is pretty big compared to a 10 miler, at least it is for me.

Either way, the other takeaway from mine and bltri's posts is that managing the early part of the race will pay dividends at the end. Staying under control when everyone takes off like it's a 5K or starts the ride going for the KOM on the first climb is key.

Anyone have experience with race day packet pickup? I'm doing the long course and it's a 7am start but don't want to pay for a motel/hotel if possible. (Am trying a year of doing triathlon on the cheap so going to drive on race morning from NYC)

We usually do not have any problems with packet pickup.

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2015 American Zofingen Du is May 17.
R.I.P. Chris Gleason

Packet pickup goes like this:

<walk up to volunteer at table>
"Hi, I'm dado0583 and I'm doing Long Course."
"Here's your packet."

I think the longest it ever took was :45 seconds. Maybe :50. It's about a 1 minute walk from your car to transition, and the portas are on the way.

Awesome. Thanks. I'm excited by this race!

kdw wrote:

I think the longest it ever took was :45 seconds. Maybe :50. It's about a 1 minute walk from your car to transition, and the portas are on the way.

It takes a bit longer if you stick around to vandalize the RD's Defender.

Errr, DECORATE, I mean DECORATE!

Serious question/concern:
I thought it was sold out?

I looked (probably in the October/November timeframe) and could have sworn it turned me back.
Maybe i was on the 2014 site?

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I don't think it's sold out. Here is the Active entry page;

http://www.active.com/...n-zofingen-2015?int=

Maybe some day the RD will put down the bagpipes long enough to update his website and include a list of regitered entries.

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I have a website?

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R.I.P. Chris Gleason

I've done the LC twice and on both occasions drove up same morning from Long Island. Absolutely no issues. Very easy. The issues occurred on the second and third loop of the run.

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tetsuoni wrote:

I have a website?

http://www.cm2promotions.com/american-zofingen


?

Thanks. I was actually being a smart ass. Our webmaster took a new job a while back and no one has been available to work on the site. We're a small race, with many of the athletes returning from previous years. The best source for AmZof news is actually the annual ST smack talk thread.

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R.I.P. Chris Gleason

PM me if you want help. I might be able to help you out.

Thank you.

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R.I.P. Chris Gleason

98 days to race day

The course is covered with ice and snow

What did you do on your bike today?

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I have a bike?

Happy Birthday to Chris G yesterday. In his honour, we should all do a workout. Or have a beer. Or laugh at Canadian Womens who get speeding tickets in NYS... because apparently that is funny?

Good Morning Amzofians.

No bike these days - I did run 15 miles up and over Peekamoose. You?

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R.I.P. Chris Gleason

I vote for laughing at Canadian Womens who get NYS speeding tickets. Because, I'm not that type of lawyer.

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R.I.P. Chris Gleason

''I did run 15 miles up and over Peekamoose.''


Nice run! With my fake hips I'm not willing to run that long. I've added the 2.2 mile run up the hill to my house in Shandaken to most of my runs up there. Hitting TrainerRoad hard, going downstairs to ride right now.

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No stateside law infractions recently. Some US tax work because I'm trying to become that type of accountant. Lots of yoga, because being flexible is a good thing.

''I'm not that type of lawyer.''


I might have to go in for Jury Duty tomorrow. If I tell them I know you and I need my time to train for AZ, that should get me excused, right?

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Or just say - The defendant looks guilty and even if he's not, I'm sure he did something wrong.

One of my duties at the Sheriff's Department is dealing with non-compliant jurors for the Commissioner of Jurors, so I'm probably not the guy with whom you want to be conniving. More often than not, your duty is limited to calling in. Good luck!

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R.I.P. Chris Gleason

When I was working I used to do my best to get out. Now that I'm retired, I'm actually looking forward to it. Called in last night, have to call again tonight.

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Well, I'm going in tomorrow. Good thing my pool is right near the Nassau County Courthouse, I can swim before I get there.

Hope I get a good case!

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Officially registered for GCG Memorial Middle Distance. Have done LC the past 3 years, looking forward to stepping down to a shorter race and getting to the beer earlier!

I'LL TRY TO SAVE SOME FOR YA!

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First timer (trying LC).

9 weeks out here is what I am doing...am I missing anything

1. Run as much as I can stand
2. Bike as much as I can stand
3. Run and Bike some more
4. Check weather forecast daily (Long range forecast only goes to April 20 53 and rainy...)
5. Do as many Run - Bike - Run - Drink Beer bricks as I can stand.

Hills, hills, hills, and heckling

Look at this:

http://shawangunkrunners.com/...ridge-2-bridge-run-2

Shawangunk Runners are providing us with a perfect training day. Run the race, ride a lap of the AZ course and run a lap of the AZ run I just signed up. Anyone else interested?

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Anyone run the Kings Park 15k on Long Island this morning? 40 degrees, steady rain, wicked nasty hills kicking my ass, about a mile into a cold freezing wind, Then the last mile, another nasty hill up to the finish. All while running around a boarded up insane asylum; perfect AZ training.

It was some kind on regional championship and it brought out all the good runners in the area. Right after you finished, they typed your number into a machine that printed out all your race stats. With that crowd, I was happy with an 8th in my age group.

Right now I'm home and my quads are killing me from the down hilling. Just had chicken soup and a bean burrito and I hope I'll be ready for the bike tomorrow.

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Did it last year, the rain held of for the race, but the afternoon weather was a mirror image to today's weather. The hills are tough. Coming up that last hill was the highest my HR has been in a while.

Had to pass this year as I am running NYC half mary tomorrow.

Nice job in tough conditions.

Mike

you guys are beasts. I would've stayed home in this weather. good luck on 1/2 tmrw. I'll be there

Good luck to both of you in tomorrow's race.

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Looks like I finally get to test myself out on the F1 course if my switch goes thru. Looking forward to finally seeing what this race is all about! Hint RD answer Ed Cullens email please!

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It's been pretty quiet around here, but don't worry. It's very easy to switch distances when you pick up your number. Are you switching from CDW to F1? Most people switch the other way.

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No, awaiting a registration transfer. I may switch to LC race day, I would prefer the longer torture.

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Does anyone know the procedure for transfer for an entry for this year's race? I have two entries available for transfer.

Rich G

Hey John,
Who do I contact about not being able to make it to LC this year. I picked up a nice stress fracture in my femur...so my 5 LC's in a row will stand at 5...the 6th will be interrupted till next year.
Rod

Message from the RD In Absentia. Be patient. It's March. He's a little busy. He will deal with transfers between race distances once his Holy Season is over.

If not then, he will deal with them on race packet pick-up day.

Get off the internet and get outside training.

His actual response may have been censored by his Assistant Director of Marketing. ;-)

Addendum to prior post.... from the RD himself:

I have never refused a transfer between distances but request that it be done no later than the Wednesday before the race.

There is no difference in fee so might as well go long course.

((You gotta know that last sentence was his because I see no reason why anyone would ever do anything beyond short course!))

He promises to respond to requests once he catches his breath after all that piping and marching and pub-crawling.

49 days until AZ...........do you know where your bicycle is?

Snow and ice is finally off of the Ulster County roads. It's time to find you bike shoes, dump out the dead crickets and mice droppings and maybe, just maybe do a little training. And maybe run a hill or two!

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49 days left and we just had snow on Saturday AGAIN...

this is BS!!!!

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so thinking that I am in.... do I need trail running shoes are my racing flats going to cut the mustard.

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Is the whole run trails? (I'm suddenly thinking that I'm underprepared for this race!)

After reading this race report I am suddenly in a cold sweat!

http://theramblingsofanendurancejunkie.blogspot.com/2011/05/american-zofingen-race-reportmud-sweat.html

yes, the entire run is on trails. Yes, it's crazy hilly. There are a lot of rocks and roots. I've always worn trail shoes. It's the greatest race i've ever done. You won't regret it.

Can't wait!!

I am totally unprepared
it should be awesome
might be crawling

Shoes bought today, I'll get on the trails when I get them. Booya

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So what is the deal with the Queen Bee of the Canadian Contingent and the trek to McGovernville in May? Not fair to get some of the local lemmings pointed to the Mohonk Sufferfest and sit back from afar and toss smack...........What say u CBC.......Cee Cee? Life is short...........get your crew to NY. The state troopers will privide the annual escort!