tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-451222917425507533.post1321210341301445757..comments2024-03-28T22:33:42.468-06:00Comments on RIDING THE WIND: Weekly Summary: Oct 18-24Antonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11148317903654491236noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-451222917425507533.post-75384088364649558942010-10-29T07:11:08.370-06:002010-10-29T07:11:08.370-06:00Thanks, Jay.Thanks, Jay.Barry Blisshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15576165713713114450noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-451222917425507533.post-89560666073019430752010-10-28T17:05:37.541-06:002010-10-28T17:05:37.541-06:00Rick--that's the forest service road that goes...Rick--that's the forest service road that goes up from Frosty's Park (can't remember the number). The section from Frosty's is part of the Ring The Peak route, but after about 3 miles another road comes in from the upper right and you turn onto that to go to the summit of Almagre. That's the road/cut you see in the picture...awesome double-track with fantastic views to the east.Antonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11148317903654491236noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-451222917425507533.post-68724121993569746412010-10-28T14:44:13.815-06:002010-10-28T14:44:13.815-06:00That must be Elk Park Trail?That must be Elk Park Trail?Rickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10735344836109298541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-451222917425507533.post-14557821337202461572010-10-28T14:19:13.894-06:002010-10-28T14:19:13.894-06:00What is that trail that appears just below Almagre...What is that trail that appears just below Almagre and gently makes it's way to tree-line? Is that the Auto Road? GOG railroad? Something else?Rickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10735344836109298541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-451222917425507533.post-24851821285799631602010-10-27T13:48:44.236-06:002010-10-27T13:48:44.236-06:00Barry, I know you asked Tony, but for what it'...Barry, I know you asked Tony, but for what it's worth I love the Sugoi Firewall LT glove. It has a wind proof barrier on the outside and breathable material between the fingers, so you can control the temp by holding your fingers together or not. It's very light for it's level of warmth. For the coldest days I might put a thin base layer glove under it, but anything warmer would, IMO, only be usable on severely cold days. The Firewall covers a wide range of temps (and my hands tend to get cold easily). It's really expensive for a glove (i didn't pay anywhere near full price), but it is also a great glove. Good for cold weather biking too and fits over my bike gloves. Hope that helps.<br /><br />JayJayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04957133773732678319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-451222917425507533.post-22426062047315397612010-10-27T11:25:04.083-06:002010-10-27T11:25:04.083-06:00Anton,
What kind of gloves/mittens do you wear wh...Anton,<br /> What kind of gloves/mittens do you wear when it gets really cold?<br /> I need to buy a pair and there are a lot of them out there.Barry Blissnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-451222917425507533.post-35317121121566752392010-10-27T01:08:21.442-06:002010-10-27T01:08:21.442-06:00hey anthon..."la diagonale des fous" fin...hey anthon..."la diagonale des fous" finished the last week on a victory of......KILIAN JORNET obviously...but with a very lenght chrono of 23hours(163k and 9600m+)!<br />(me,i breaked at least of 20k of arrival because a break down of my "adducteurs"...i was 47ème over 2500...and after a wild hiking i eventually drop for real a 7k of arrival,impossible to finish the last descent...so i though to you on leadville...what a nightmare to be incapable to finish when everybody think you're dropping because your first goal was dead)but it was a very hard edition of the view of kilian himself who promised to come back the next year, stronger,faster...<br />why not you too on my island?<br />karl meltzer is tempted too...<br />it would be amazing to see some americans by here...especially you with your incredible moutains climbing skillsl.dnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-451222917425507533.post-49324823774974277212010-10-26T23:07:13.842-06:002010-10-26T23:07:13.842-06:00Sarah--It was relatively mild, so, as you can see,...Sarah--It was relatively mild, so, as you can see, I mostly just ran through it, along with a couple evenings icing it. I would've gotten some acupuncture done on it, but I've been busy and just didn't have time...getting to be that time of the semester.Antonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11148317903654491236noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-451222917425507533.post-40192839500622082012010-10-26T18:36:27.905-06:002010-10-26T18:36:27.905-06:00what do you do for your 'post tib' problem...what do you do for your 'post tib' problem? I'm just wondering, I've come down with a nasty bout of PTT, and I've been sticking to the bike at the gym for the last couple weeks. Do you do acupuncture for it specifically or is it mostly for your knee issues from this summer?Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16121490439705036915noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-451222917425507533.post-33793970800191702502010-10-26T11:02:40.859-06:002010-10-26T11:02:40.859-06:00Jacob,
I can't speak for Tony, but only as s...Jacob, <br /><br />I can't speak for Tony, but only as someone who works full-time, coaches xc, and is happily married; in short, it comes down to having your priorities in line. I'm passionate about the trails, therefore, make the time needed to explore my passion while balancing everything else going on. It takes sacrifice for sure, but as Tony demonstrates weekly, it can be done with proper planning, sacrifice, and determination. You also have to say "no" to a lot of things (which may be fun too) in order to keep your priorities in line as well, but I'm sure you get the point. Tony may have other thoughts, but as someone who's doing it too, that's my spiel.Jacob Rydmanhttp://www.jacobrydman.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-451222917425507533.post-72055455478377311202010-10-26T11:00:31.502-06:002010-10-26T11:00:31.502-06:00what camera gets toted along for these shots?what camera gets toted along for these shots?Brian Williamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09869981294645172602noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-451222917425507533.post-27190577543575618222010-10-26T07:09:10.344-06:002010-10-26T07:09:10.344-06:00Hey Anton,
I am a graduate student as well. I am...Hey Anton, <br /><br />I am a graduate student as well. I am working on my master's in Biology and I was just wondering how you manage your time in order to get these nearly 24hrs of running in a week?? What is your class/research schedule like?? I am in eastern OK at the U. of Tulsa and I find it hard to squeeze in 80mile weeks on the trails- especially as the available daylight keeps dwindling. So, I was just wondering how you schedule your academic endeavors and balance them with such disciplined and formatted training???<br /><br />Thank you,<br />JACOBAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-451222917425507533.post-17462228086934110602010-10-26T07:07:53.828-06:002010-10-26T07:07:53.828-06:00This comment has been removed by the author.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-451222917425507533.post-69000157568604932662010-10-26T07:02:02.896-06:002010-10-26T07:02:02.896-06:00This comment has been removed by the author.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-451222917425507533.post-12793366344832896872010-10-25T13:43:07.748-06:002010-10-25T13:43:07.748-06:00What a difference a day or two makes. I hit the G...What a difference a day or two makes. I hit the Gregory trail just before 5pm on Fri. It was raining lightly. I went up Gregory/Ranger past Greenman springs and bailed out down the direct route under the cover of the trees to avoid a total drenching. There were zero cars at the trail head when I returned. This was nice.<br /> <br />Sunday was a different story at 11:30am. Gregory to Ranger trail. 41 minutes to the GreenBear split on the W. Ridge. It was windy and cool and quite the zoo of expensive goretex suits, ski poles, hydration systems, gloves, goggles, gps, cell phones, safety flares, etc. Went down Greenman trail to avoid the wind as much as possible. That worked well. No snow or ice yet. Go light, go gracefully and smile at everyone-even the doggie people who ignore the leash laws. Nice.<br /><br />I don't always run, but when I do I prefer Green Mt.Sethnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-451222917425507533.post-65844322225116167942010-10-25T00:47:50.545-06:002010-10-25T00:47:50.545-06:00"Impossible n'est pas français !" is..."Impossible n'est pas français !" is a french proverb ...<br /><br />Now we could say : "Impossible is not Anton !"<br /><br />Read you next week.knix05https://www.blogger.com/profile/10445243766535668606noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-451222917425507533.post-8416035712228119712010-10-24T21:27:11.366-06:002010-10-24T21:27:11.366-06:00I have mileage envy...just of your Wednesday. Comi...I have mileage envy...just of your Wednesday. Coming back from a stress-fractured metatarsal I'd love to have 38 just for the week.Johnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18186195442080523043noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-451222917425507533.post-57370245371784389532010-10-24T21:11:42.528-06:002010-10-24T21:11:42.528-06:00Thanks for the post & pics - sounds like a sol...Thanks for the post & pics - sounds like a solid week.David Hillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17399996391635073545noreply@blogger.com