Early Morning Run 9/29

Meet in front of my place, 15123 Collegiate Cir. at 6AM.  Early meeting time due to soccer games.  We'll run 6 miles or so, exact route TBD.

saturday morning run, 8/22

there will be a morning run tomorrow morning starting at 7:00 a.m..  meet at mammoth park and we'll run the trail route.

saturday evening run, 9/22 8:30 p.m.

due to early soccer games, we'll be running tomorrow night at 8:30 p.m..  we'll be meeting at dave's house and doing the tierra rejada loop.  hope to see you there.

Ragnar Trail Run Team Registered

I'm doing it again.  I'm definitely Running from Responsibility.  October 12-13, 2012.  Ragnar Trail run in Zions.  Eight member team currently consists of the following:

1. James Sloan
2. Derek Sloan
3. AnneMarie Sloan
4. Victor Eggleston
5. Jenedy Eggleston
6. Cary Jenkins
7. Sarah Kron
8. Danielle Sloan

Ragnar Trail Run-Anyone in?

I want to do this.  I prefer trail running and this just looks awesome.
http://trail.ragnarrelay.com

The Ragnar Trail Experiment™ is a trail relay race. The course consists of 3 different trail loops that begin and end in a central location — Ragnar Village™. Teams will run relay style rotating through all three legs. Teams of 8, 4, and 2 will run a total of 120 miles. The race will take an average of 20 hours to complete. Team starts will be staggered between 2 pm and 7 pm on Friday October 12 and teams will finish between 9 am and 4 pm on Saturday October 13th.

Team members 8
Legs 24
Average miles/leg 5
Average mile/person 15
Average miles/team 120
Team Starts 2:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Team Finishes 9:00 am – 4:45 pm
Total time 14 – 28 hrs.

Team Pace 0:07:00 0:08:00 0:09:00 0:10:00 0:11:00 0:12:00 0:13:00

Min/Leg 0:34:80 0:39:70 0:44:70 0:49:70 0:55:60 1:04:60 1:09:50

Start 7:00:00 PM 6:00:00 PM 5:00:00 PM 4:00:00 PM 3:00:00 PM 2:00:00 PM 2:00:00 PM

Finish 09:00:00 AM 10:00:00 AM 11:00:00 AM 12:30:00 PM 12:45:00 PM 01:45:00 PM 03:45:00 PM

Total Hours 13:90:00 15:90:00 17:90:00 19:90:00 21:90:00 23:80:00 25:80:00

Team members will alternate running legs and each team member will run 3 different legs.

Trail #1

Runner 1

Runner 4

Runner 7

Runner 2

Runner 5

Runner 8

Runner 3

Runner 6

Trail #2

Runner 2

Runner 5

Runner 8

Runner 3

Runner 6

Runner 1

Runner 4

Runner 7

Trail #3

Runner 3

Runner 6

Runner 1

Runner 4

Runner 7

Runner 2

Runner 5

Runner 8

Napa Valley Paces-Fastest Ragnar Ever! (for us)

This was by far the fastest team we have fielded for any Ragnar.  Not only were the traditional team members faster overall, but adding the three Dole guys really helped.  I think our record prior to this race was 33 hours to complete a Ragnar.  This one took us just under 29 hours.  That was awesome.  Carlos was the fastest, followed by Dave, Kenny, Wade, James, John, and Alfonzo.  Wade had the longest official distance followed by Alfonzo.  James ran 22.4 miles, but 6.5 miles of that was at a 11:00 pace with BarbaraJane on her night time run.  I didn't count that in my mileage or my pace below.  Some of the paces may need to be adjusted slightly so that we don't penalize anyone for time they either had to wait or time counted against them for getting to the exchange late.  I know a few that need to change, but I need the actual run time for each run to update the spreadsheet accordingly.  Nevertheless, I think the chart below is reflective of the ranking.
As an FYI, Danielle ran with BarbaraJane for her first leg and then ran with Christine her second and third legs.

	Name	Miles	Run Time	Apx Pace
	Carlos	17.2	2:09:06	0:07:30
	Dave	16.8	2:10:18	0:07:45
	Kenny	16.4	2:08:20	0:07:49
	Wade	23.7	3:05:24	0:07:49
	James	15.9	2:06:05	0:07:55
	John	12.4	1:41:18	0:08:10
	Alfonzo	22.7	3:05:59	0:08:11
	Liz	13.6	2:22:04	0:10:26
	Cary	15.7	2:43:32	0:10:24
	Barbara	15.8	2:51:17	0:10:50
	Rebecca	11.5	2:12:51	0:11:33
	Christine	12.9	2:45:48	0:12:51

Ragnar Leftovers

I've got 6 black cherry Cliff Shot Blocks and 6 chocolate Cliff gel packs along with 6 temporary Ragnar tattoos that I found in the bag'o'junk we got but never really went through.  Let me know if anyone wants them.  Even if you don't like them, it might make good props for a Haloween costume, just sayin.  I'll probably toss the shot blocks and gel if no one says they want em by next week.  Congrats to all the runners who participated in races this weekend!

Saturday 9/15 - No Group Run This Week

No official run for the group this Saturday as most people are busy or out of town. Dave and Wade are running the Napa Valley Ragnar, and I'm doing the Wounded Warrior Half.  Everyone run on your own, and we'll get together next week.

Ragnar Checklist

This is on the spreadsheet, but it doesn't hurt to post it here as well.  I'm looking forward to another Ragnar with friends.

Personal Gear
Three sets of running gear in separate zip lock bags (shirt, shorts, socks and underwear, hat)
Pair of shoes
Running watch/GPS
Sweats
Flip flops
Pillow
Blanket
Towel
Toiletries
First aid (blister kits, mole skin, hot and/or cold compress, sports wrap)
Sunscreen
Money for food
Headlamp, rear blinking light, reflective vest
Race belt
Drivers license

Health/Nutrition
Pre-run: Banana, ½ bagel, Gatorade Pre, Warm up (don't stretch cold muscles)
Banana, ½ bagel, Gatorade Pre
During Run: Unless it’s hot don’t drink more than you normally do on a training run of equal distance
Post Run: Alka Selzer, recovery drink, banana, stretch well
Meals between runs: pasta, subway sandwiches, etc.  Avoid greasy and spicy foods.
Snack Food: Jerky, Red Vines, Animal Crackers, granola bars


Van Items
Six reflective vests
Two headlamps
Two blinking lights
Pair walkie talkies
Cooler
Camera/Video
Van decorations (Crayola Washable Window Crayons & lights?)
iPhone charger (ideally one with a USB ext)
Water (more water than gatorade)
Gatorade
james

saturday evening run, 9/8 8:30 P.M.

due to early soccer games the planned run for tomorrow will be a 8:30 p.m.  we'll be meeting at underwood farms and doing a lap or two.

Napa Valley Van Reservations Cancelled

Today, I cancelled both 15 passenger van reservations.  Van 1 will use Dole's Suburban.  Van 2 will use John Stewart's Tahoe.  I updated the money tab on the spreadsheet.

Van 1 - Napa Valley Ragnar Preparation

Napa Valley is coming...

We have a few logistical items to clarify.  Some of this is covered on the NapaValley Ragnar Spreadsheet so please refer to the Van Plan tab of that spreadsheet.

Van 1 

Getting to San Francisco

Travel to San Francisco will most likely occur in two (or three) groups.  Christine, Danielle and the Jenkins will most likely head up late afternoon or early evening.  I will head up around 9 or 9:30pm.  Kenny & Carlos will need to decide who you want to travel with--the early or late group.  Alfonso, if you want to catch a ride with us or coordinate with Van 2, you'll need to let us know.  

Picking up our Van

We have two 15 passenger vans Reservation numbers SFO - 8631 and SFO - 8632.  We need to arrange for someone to pick up the van the night before.

Alex M. Navarrete

AVR Van Rental Solutions

5250 West Century Blvd,

Los Angeles 90045

www.airportvanrental.com

 (310) 729-9289 

Starting the Race

Van 1 will begin the race at 6:30am, but we need to check in as a team by 5:30am.  I have arranged for three hotel rooms in San Francisco the night before the race.  See below for the list of key locations.

Between Legs 1 and 2

Once we are done with our first legs we will travel to Exchange 12 where we can rest.  I hoping there will be showers there.  Most likely we will get a bite to eat on the way.  We should be done with our first legs at 10:30am or so.  

Between Legs 2 and 3

We will most likely have to start our second legs about 3:20pm.  

We should be done with our second set close to 10pm.  At that point we will head to exchange 24 for a shower (I definitely know there are showers here) and some indoor sleeping.  

We will not have to start running again until 3:30am.

Van 1 is done...

We will be done with our third and final legs about 8am.  At that point we will try to find a shower, get something to eat and travel to the end of the race to wait for Van 2 to finish.  So far, the only shower I know is at Exchange 24.  I'm hoping there will be some at Exchange 30 or at the finish.  If not, we'll be a smelly crew.

Van 2

Van 2 will be coming from Moorpark (SoCal) leaving about 5 or 6pm and driving through Salinas close to midnight.  They will most likely go directly to Exchange 6 or to a hotel nearby, but they are welcome to come to the hotels we have in San Francisco.  

Hotel Thursday Night

Comfort Inn & Suites San Francisco Airport North (CA801) Confirmation #29748107

121 E. Grand Ave., South San Francisco, CA, US, 94080-4812

Phone: (650) 589-7100

Start of Race 6:30am Start

Van 1 starts

Marina Green Park, San Francisco, CA

Exchange 6 Exchange should occur close to 10:30am.

Van 1 ends first set of legs and Van 2 Starts

College of Marin - Kentfield Campus 835 College Ave Kentfield, CA 94904

Thursday, August 13 travel coordination.

Exchange 12  (outdoor sleeping) Exchange should occur close to 3:19pm

Van 2 ends and Van 1 starts there second legs.

(Showers and outdoor resting/sleeping)

Lucchesi Park 320 N McDowell Blvd Petaluma CA 94954

Exchange 18 (Outdoor sleeping)  Exchange should occur about 10:04pm

Van 1 ends and Van 2 starts second legs

Forestville Youth Park 6934 Mirabel Rd Forestville, CA

Exchange 24 (Showers and indoor & outdoor sleeping) Exchange should occur about 3:34am

Van 2 ends and Van 1 starts there last legs

Altimira Middle School 17805 Arnold Dr Sonoma, CA

Exchange 30 (outdoor sleeping) Exchange should occur about 7:59am.

Van 1 is done! Van 2 starts their last legs.

Napa Valley Expo 575 3rd Street Napa, CA

Finish--Exchange 36 Finish should be about 12:33pm

Van 1 & Van 2 run across the finish line together.

Calistoga Beverage Company 1830 Lincoln Ave Calistoga CA 94505