RobBob Posted October 15, 2002 Posted October 15, 2002 Mike M, quote: I'm running a half marathon in March. I'll check the date. I don't believe it's the 8th-9th so if you want some company walking up Washington another winter ascent sounds good to me! Seeing as how the half marathon goes I'll decide weather or not to try the Boston Marathon in April! It may be I'm biting off too much to chew?!!Sounds good in March. BTW, are you just getting into this marathon thing? You must be fast, if you can qualify for Boston. I'm not historically a runner, but have been suckered into it by my bro (53). He's always been just a couple of minutes shy of qualifying for Boston. Quote
Mike_McNeill Posted October 15, 2002 Author Posted October 15, 2002 Am I new to this marathon thing?!! Hell yes!! I'm not trying to qualify for Boston, I'm just using this as a training incentive for my climbing trip to Nepal, and from the way I ran this past weekend I think a half marathon may be biting off more than I can chew!!! I'm attempting another Presi Traverse in February, but I'll keep the March 8-9 weekend open. I'm always willing to climb that hill!! Quote
RobBob Posted October 15, 2002 Posted October 15, 2002 The half-marathon I'm running in Dec will be my first...no doubt we can both muscle through the races when the time comes. There are several good 'novice training schedules' on the web, and I'm loosely following one of those. I've told my bro that if I run a full marathon for him, he's got to rope up and climb something glaciated with me. His reply is "Bullshit-I'm afraid of heights." Quote
mattp Posted October 15, 2002 Posted October 15, 2002 Mike - This was NOT the weekend to be in the 'Gunks but if you get the chance to head there when it is sunny out, it is a MUST GO. It has friendly rock with the coolest overhang climbs around, and almost all the climbs are extremely well-protected without bolts. You can get excited at all grades from 5.2 to 5.13, and you can walk to the climbs on a flat roadbed. There are litterally hundreds of high-quality routes there. Quote
Cpt.Caveman Posted October 15, 2002 Posted October 15, 2002 Weird I see the links as broken. Fix it alex or we'll have your skull on a platter [ 10-15-2002, 01:10 PM: Message edited by: Cpt.Caveman ] Quote
Alex Posted October 15, 2002 Posted October 15, 2002 [ 10-15-2002, 01:29 PM: Message edited by: Alex ] Quote
jon Posted October 15, 2002 Posted October 15, 2002 quote: Originally posted by Alex: ftp is being a dog and crashed during the transfer. Should be up in a min or two. Alex Must be a problems Windows problem. You can always post them to our photo album. http://album.cascadeclimbers.com Or you could do it before I finish this post. Quote
Dru Posted October 15, 2002 Posted October 15, 2002 I can't believe this thread went on for 2 pages without anyone mentioning snafflehounds or horsecock ooops too late! Quote
mattp Posted October 15, 2002 Posted October 15, 2002 Dru, They have reached a higher state of civilization back east. They exterminated all the snaffelhounds over a hundred years ago and they eat Rueben Sandwiches for lunch. You probably wouldn't like it there. Quote
Dru Posted October 15, 2002 Posted October 15, 2002 Are rueben sandwiches what made all those fat girls "Rubenesque" like they call themselves in personal ads? or does it mean they like PeeWeee Herman type guys? [ 10-15-2002, 02:46 PM: Message edited by: Dru ] Quote
Mike_McNeill Posted October 15, 2002 Author Posted October 15, 2002 Alex, Nice pics!! The rock looks dry to me. A higher state of civilization?! I hate Ruben Sandwhiches!! For a cheeseburger today, I'd gladly pay you back Tuesday! Quote
Mike_McNeill Posted October 16, 2002 Author Posted October 16, 2002 "'novice training schedules' on the web"? Rob if you don't mind post or email me the addresses. I'd love to look at them! As far as being afraid of hieghts, so am I!! That's why I use protection! Matt, Yes the weather did suck this past weekend that's for sure. I definitely plan on getting there, but probably wont be until next year some time. Maybe we can hook up then if you're planning a return trip. Quote
Alex Posted October 16, 2002 Posted October 16, 2002 Mike, mattp, while the weather sucked downstate, it didnt rain in the Adirondacks until Sunday afternoon. got completely worked on a classic 5.8 crack at Chapel Pond on Fri, but all-in-all a great weekend to see the leaves! Adirondack Autumn, from the summit of Pok-O-Moonshine Craig Meisner climbs the 5th pitch of the classic Regular Route with Cave finish on Chapel Pond slab Pok-O-Moonshine Alex leads a classic 5.8 on the Creature Wall [ 10-15-2002, 01:33 PM: Message edited by: Alex ] Quote
RobBob Posted October 16, 2002 Posted October 16, 2002 Hey Mike, Re: training schedules, I've got 3 that I printed out, and I've kinda been using a hybrid of the 3. Runnersworld.com has a good one. You can figure which equivalent week you're currently on, and work into the schedule. Halhigdon.com has a longer, more-involved schedule. Then I have a 3rd that I don't see a name on (got all 3 with a google search). Good luck! Quote
RobBob Posted October 16, 2002 Posted October 16, 2002 FYI, I've found it really helpful to keep a log of both exercise and what I eat. Geeky, but it keeps me in the discipline so I won't quit. Quote
Mike_McNeill Posted October 16, 2002 Author Posted October 16, 2002 Hey Rob, Thanks for the web sites. I'm sure they will be helpful. As far as recording what we do and eat, I do the same thing, but it seems I always forget to record the junk food I eat, so I guess it's useless info!! LOL!! Quote
RobBob Posted October 28, 2002 Posted October 28, 2002 Hey Mike McNeill, I see you lurking over there in the early morning...how's the training going. Where are you going next yr in Nepal? Quote
Mike_McNeill Posted October 28, 2002 Author Posted October 28, 2002 Hey Rob, The training is going pretty good. Ran my first 5K this past weekend and have another 5K, as well as a 5 miler, set up for next month. Tried to get one more rock climb in this past weekend before the ice gets in, but it was too wet. I'm planning on doing Mera and Island Peaks while in Nepal, but I'm sure I'll get more excited about actually "seeing" Everest!!! And I just know that once I lay eyes on Everest, I'll want to climb it!! I just found out over the weekend that the New England High School Wrestling Tournament is the weekend of March 7-8th. So, unless he boy gets knocked out early, I my not be able to climb Mt Washington until Sunday the 9th if you're still be in the area. Talk to you lata, Mike Quote
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