tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4212427032459949009.post8190627580644258494..comments2023-11-24T16:45:28.317-05:00Comments on Breakheart Trail Running: Horse Hill 7K Snowshoe Race Report UpdateDanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11794019045620435180noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4212427032459949009.post-31394666630430291412009-02-16T16:27:00.000-05:002009-02-16T16:27:00.000-05:00Steve - I agree the conditions were the best of th...Steve - I agree the conditions were the best of the 3 races I've done...Super fast track, I just had a real crappy race for some reason. Hmm, lack of training maybe? Also my favorite course, I love single track! Yes, all you acidotic folks are super fast. I think you all should be required to pee in a cup after the next race so I can send it to the lab for testing! You mean that wasn't a smile? ;-)<BR/><BR/>Kevin - You should really consider doing some ss races next year. It's great training for trail running and helps to get you through a long winter. I hope you can get in some good trail training soon as you prepare for you 50K in May. I may show up for the 25K.<BR/><BR/>Em, if you are serious about racing you should get the Dions. All of the DRR people are using the secure fit binding. They have stayed snug for me on my runs. I use the deep cleat because it has more grip in the loose stuff but still works fine on a hard surface like we had at Horse Hill. Of course you can buy different types of cleats if your budget allows it! Bill M got my ss directly from Bob Dion and saved me some cash in the process. I'm sure he would do the same for you. I'll send his email address to you.<BR/><BR/>How's your ankle feeling today? I saw you blog pix, Yikes!Danhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11794019045620435180noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4212427032459949009.post-69299632753158333432009-02-16T12:59:00.000-05:002009-02-16T12:59:00.000-05:00Dan, That series sure sounds like fun, Next year I...Dan,<BR/><BR/> That series sure sounds like fun, Next year I will have to plan ahead and schedule some time for me to enter. <BR/><BR/> Too bad I wasn't there as it would have given you someone to easily beat......HAHA..Honestly I think you discount yourself too much.<BR/><BR/> I actually haven't snow shoed that much this year as I have been running on the snowmobile trails. I would say probably only 7-8 times and no races at all.<BR/><BR/> Right now, I am suddenly thinking of spring ....guess I just want to get in some real trail running as May 24th and the 50K seems to be looming down on me.pathfinderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05064923768168080475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4212427032459949009.post-79565161558722481562009-02-16T09:09:00.000-05:002009-02-16T09:09:00.000-05:00Way to smile for the camera Dan :-)Way to smile for the camera Dan :-)Jedi Dadihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10366099879750641360noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4212427032459949009.post-40735280213357867622009-02-16T08:11:00.000-05:002009-02-16T08:11:00.000-05:00Dan, what f-u-n! Thanks for encouraging me to try ...Dan, what f-u-n! Thanks for encouraging me to try this SS event. I was so pleasantly surprised by the easier-than-anticipated transition from trail running (on snow) to SS. I was happy to run for DRR, too! Your photos came out terrific and nice report. I used a few of your photos in my blog, as well. Thanks! <BR/><BR/>I think I will get some Dions. What binding do you have? can you ask Bill M? does he use the secure fit or one of the other styles? I am done have to adjust my straps and cleat bang n chomp my ankle! I'll use the Atlas for training...hopefully with y'all some night in Lynn Woods. Trail Pixie has excellent night vision. ;-) See you soon!Trail Pixie Trespashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04731210682109959903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4212427032459949009.post-35930064296325166252009-02-16T07:09:00.000-05:002009-02-16T07:09:00.000-05:00Dan, glad you liked the course. I thought the cond...Dan, glad you liked the course. I thought the conditions were the best yet (for racing). All this snowshoe racing WILL pay off once the snow melts so hang in there. The team competition has been great all year. DDR has done an awesome job getting people out. Unfortunately (for you) acidotic has had incredible team turn out as well :-)<BR/>See you next week, don't forget your headlamp!Jedi Dadihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10366099879750641360noreply@blogger.com