McDonald Forest 50K ... Gathering of the Tribes

Had a great time at the Mac 50K this past weekend. So great to see so many friends out having a fun time. RDs Ken and Dennis and all the volunteers did a fantastic job. The course had some added elevation, bringing the total to 7,000+'. It was a tad warm, but not outrageous. I managed a 5:39, good enough for 2nd in age (after Larry Stephens, who is incredible, having healed up from a broken leg just a few months ago!). Attached are some pics of Kiira helping Marilyn and me mark the Peavy/Section-36/Powderhouse section of the course the day before.

Runners in the Mist

Memories of Cape Perpetua

Peterson Ridge Rumble 40M

Lots of fun in Sisters running PRR this weekend. Managed a 5:59. Happy with that. We had a great contingent from Corvallis/Albany including Tejona, Osito, Caballo, Cary, Peter, and Rita. All did well. Pics by Flecha.

Mac 50K Training Run

A great big crew came out for this one!

Fools Relay, Newport

Had a blast yesterday with Gaby and Ken at the Fools Relay. This is a 6 hour event, with a 2 loop course of 6 miles ... you complete as many loops as you can in the 6 hours. A fair bit of climb. I managed 11 loops for a total of about 33 miles, and the win! Granted, there were only about 10 runners in the solo category, but I'll take it :) Gaby and Ken did real well too, completing 10 loops each. Beer, pizza, and a bonfire afterward. Totally awesome sauce!

 

Orcas Island 50K Vid

This is why I like Orcas so much. There is nothing like it. Well done Andrew! We are all so proud of you!

Marys Peak

Had a great day running Marys Peak with this great crew!!! Pics by Mark and Pam.