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Logan,UT,United States

Member Since:

Apr 08, 2005

Gender:

Male

Goal Type:

Other

Running Accomplishments:

Former Course Record Holder (it was a good run while it lasted...)

Logan Peak Trail Race

Completely addicted to trail running

 

 

 

 

Short-Term Running Goals:

2016 Race Schedule

TBD...

 

 

 

 

Long-Term Running Goals:

Who knows?

 

 

 

 

Personal:

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Trail Run - 

 I was really looking forward to FINALLY making it up Dry Canyon today.  I was stopped by snow in every other attempt until now.  Sort of.  I started the run at Providence Canyon and enjoyed a nice 2.75 mile warmup on rolling hills before getting to dry canyon and the nasty climb that ensues.  I made my way up the canyon with no issues and no snow on the trail until right before the aid station for Logan Peak.  From that point on, it was major snow.  The slushy kind that you fall into with no warning.  I first took the right fork and tried to make my way around the mountain as I figured once I hit the south slope on the South Syncline trail, it would once again be clear.  Unfortunately, I had a 1.5 mile trek across a snow field many feet deep.  Amazingly, I was able to find and stay "on" the trail the whole way.  I had post-holed my way about a mile when I finally gave up.  I headed back and decided to try the North Syncline trail.  I knew the south slope would be dry, but it took a bit more snow treking to get to that section.  As soon as I crested and was heading down the other side, the snow was just too deep to continue.  It had better start to warm up and melt as Logan Peak race is in 3 weeks and I would say that 15 miles of the course is under 3+ feet of snow.  Crazy.

I took a break at the ridge to admire the view and snap some photos and then descended like a maniac back to the car.  I didn't get to run as much of the course as I wanted, but at least I finally made it to the aid station (mile 4.5 of the course).  I think I survived my recovery week and am ready for a big 2 weeks. 

T- 3:00:00 (10:54) 152 ave * 4200' vert

Week summary - 63 miles 5650' Vertical

 

Pics from the day:

Picture 1: Aid Station Looking Right

Picture 2: Aid Station Looking Left

Pictures 3,4,5:  South Syncline Trail right after leaving Aid 1

Yep, the trail is under there somewhere.  Better start melting!

Picture 6: View of Logan from North Syncline Trail (about mile 22 of course)



Cascadia 5 Miles: 16.50
Comments
From Twinkies on Sat, Jun 05, 2010 at 15:22:03 from 67.166.116.191

I hope we have some more hot days like today, so that at least some of that snow melts. Logan Peak may have an added challenge this year.

From jun on Sat, Jun 05, 2010 at 15:23:05 from 97.126.224.79

Good luck with that. I really need to remember to register for that race next year.

From allie on Sat, Jun 05, 2010 at 18:17:26 from 67.177.0.102

great pics.

From Jon on Sat, Jun 05, 2010 at 20:46:08 from 174.19.189.39

Wow. Wasn't it just a few weeks ago when you couldn't get more than a few miles up Dry, though? At least there is some improvement. Hopefully they don't have to cancel the race.

From Faceless Ghost on Mon, Jun 07, 2010 at 19:14:53 from 173.8.90.229

That makes me glad to be on the wait list and not the start list.

By the way, I see you're running the Speedgoat . . .

From Cody on Mon, Jun 07, 2010 at 22:47:59 from 174.52.244.185

Eric -

I am looking forward to the butt kicking that course will dish out. Hope the Logan peak race gets me ready.

Melt snow melt!

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