tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4901077432822466244.post6684650644132591706..comments2023-03-22T02:35:06.594-07:00Comments on a moment, something restless: Diez Vista 50k Race ReportHollyVhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08964063616510934265noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4901077432822466244.post-39465204687059605022011-04-13T16:48:23.239-07:002011-04-13T16:48:23.239-07:00Hey! I don't mow why my link doesn't take ...Hey! I don't mow why my link doesn't take you there, but the blog is christophertstewart.blogspot.com<br />Again, great job on a tough race! AmyChris and Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18433880543279767835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4901077432822466244.post-77902248648193930412011-04-11T10:24:58.375-07:002011-04-11T10:24:58.375-07:00Thanks. :) Yeah, I was in a hurry to get home afte...Thanks. :) Yeah, I was in a hurry to get home after since my poor dog was home alone and I hadn't planned to be gone SO long! :) I think I saw you before the race but didn't clue in until later. <br /><br />re: peeing. I actually almost never stop while on a run, long run, or races. In four road marathons and 6 ultras this is only the second time I've ever needed to stop and use the bathroom (I was sick the first time). I don't think I'm dehydrated... I generally consider it a blessing, lol.HollyVhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08964063616510934265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4901077432822466244.post-17985772082440794912011-04-11T10:19:15.469-07:002011-04-11T10:19:15.469-07:00Well done, Holly. I'm glad you were able to en...Well done, Holly. I'm glad you were able to enjoy the surroundings despite the challenges of the uphills and the powerline - no one likes those, but they are part of what make that course so surprisingly difficult. Everyone was a bit slower on the new course this year. <br /><br />I was looking forward to chatting afterwards, but you took off so quickly after you came in that I missed you! Next time...<br /><br />btw, if you don't mind a suggestion, peeing is a great indication of being adequately hydrated in a race, so if you aren't, then you may be drying up a bit which will degrade performance, induce cramping, and reduce absorption of calories. I know when I race that if I haven't had to stop for a long time, I will be in Big Trouble soon. Suck back some more fluids (water with electrolytes, balanced salt intake is important as well) and learn to love the pee! :-)Bruce Granthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12363485319695216641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4901077432822466244.post-26608505137358885562011-04-11T09:01:41.072-07:002011-04-11T09:01:41.072-07:00Great report Holly , love the pictures. Sounds l...Great report Holly , love the pictures. Sounds like a course that I would love to run , err walk …going to have to make it West someday.West Grey Runnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18163504511487831858noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4901077432822466244.post-50616780961055785712011-04-10T21:28:39.276-07:002011-04-10T21:28:39.276-07:00Congratulations on a great run! I love your descr...Congratulations on a great run! I love your description of the various parts of the course. For this course, we always say "if you don't like the type of trail you're on, don't worry 'cause it'll be different around the next bend!"<br />The powerline section is the best kept secret in BC ultras. It is truly brutal and nobody ever warns others about it! Shhhh!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4901077432822466244.post-5152783141575242292011-04-10T17:37:43.095-07:002011-04-10T17:37:43.095-07:00That is just awesome!! Amazing...50 frikken kilom...That is just awesome!! Amazing...50 frikken kilometers indeed..yowza.. Way to go!Robinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11946013805052703096noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4901077432822466244.post-28982111007511928902011-04-10T10:52:00.401-07:002011-04-10T10:52:00.401-07:00honey - you just ran 50 frikken kilometers! how m...honey - you just ran 50 frikken kilometers! how many people can say they've done that! and every one is different - my 50k times go from 4:51 to 7:18 ! and you got to check out some gorgeous scenery. what else would you rather be doing on a saturday . . .<br />congratulations !slowrunnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13616340191789422953noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4901077432822466244.post-287413831234020882011-04-09T21:02:13.399-07:002011-04-09T21:02:13.399-07:00hey, I keep trying to check your blog but when I c...hey, I keep trying to check your blog but when I click on your name it says "profile not available" so I can't access it. :(HollyVhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08964063616510934265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4901077432822466244.post-19743636743802331272011-04-09T21:01:06.690-07:002011-04-09T21:01:06.690-07:00Wow! Great job! That sounds like a beast of a cour...Wow! Great job! That sounds like a beast of a course. If you'd like to check out my RR for my first 60K, please head over to my blog. Like you, the course was much tougher and I took alot longer than I thought I would. Still had a blast though. :)Chris and Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18433880543279767835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4901077432822466244.post-22940460914357008602011-04-09T20:55:56.802-07:002011-04-09T20:55:56.802-07:00Great job, Holly! I'm proud to call you my cou...Great job, Holly! I'm proud to call you my cousin! ^^<br /><br />I can't wait to get to the point where I'm doing 50k runs, but for now, baby steps. I'm working on 2k for now. ;P<br /><br />...Then we can eat ice cream and ibuprofen together. How nice!Kristahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17254770279307598423noreply@blogger.com