Lost Boys 50 Training Run Dec 13, 2014

We've had such good weather lately we've decided to have a training run on the mountain section of the Lost Boys 50 course. Soon the weather will turn and runs to the top of Cuyamaca Peak will be more frigid, (no promises for this weekend of course!).

• When: Saturday Dec 13,2014. Launch at 7:30AM
• No need to RSVP
• Total Miles: Approximately 20 miles
• Water: Water will be dropped at West Mesa (approximately 6 miles into the run). So carry enough for the final 14 mile stretch.
• Training Run Details: We will start and finish off the official course but 95% of this run will be on the official Lost Boys course. Leaving Big bend we will head East until we meet Stonewall Creek Fire Road (mile 33.3 in the race). We will turn right here and follow the race course and loop all the way around to Marty Marshall trail (MMT). At MMT we'll continue straight to finish back at Big Bend.  See the Maps page for turn-by-turn directions of the course and especially the TRAINING RUN MAP.
• Where: Meet at "Big Bend." (AKA Milk Ranch Road). This is the big turn in Highway 79:
  0.8 miles SOUTH of the Cuyamaca Lake Store
  1.7 miles NORTH of Paso Picacho Campground
 

 

All are welcome to join even those that are not planning to run Lost Boys. Remember that each person is responsible for themselves, we will not be keeping track of who is where and we encourage runners to run in pairs.

Let me know if you have any questions. See you on the trails.
Brian Gonzales, Lost Boys 50 Mile - RD
http://lostboys50.com/
briang@cliffsandmeadows.com

 

Sunday, 12/7, Secret Canyon

Hi All,

This run will start at the south end of Secret Canyon, at the trail head off Japatul Valley road.  Here's a link to a map to help you find it.

Secret Canyon is a 16 mile point to point trail.  I plan to go out 10-12 miles and turn back, but if anyone wants to work out a shuttle, we could do the whole trail south to north, and then call it a run at 16, or add on a bit more on the north side.  Let me know in the comments if you can meet me at the north end a bit earlier and carpool down to the south trail head.

The trail was recently cleared, but I've heard there's a bit of poison oak growing back, so calf sleeves might be a good idea.

Please arrive at 6:30 AM and be prepared to run the distance of your choosing.  There is no water along the trail, so make sure you're carrying enough.

Trail Marking Run for Mt Laguna Trail Marathon

Saturday, November 1, 2014 Trail Run to mark for the Mt Laguna Trail Marathon;

This coming Saturday (11/1) we'll be meeting at Red Tail Roost on Sunrise Hwy at 9:30 am to mark the Mt Laguna Trail Marathon course for the race which is this Sunday.  We'll break down into two groups...one will mark 14 miles of the course, the other group will mark 13.  We meet at the Red Tail Roost parking area which is located at the 22.5 mile marker on Sunrise Hwy.  We'll then shuttle runners to Pioneer Mail in order for everyone to end up back at Red Tail Roost.  If interested in a fun and easy paced run, please RSVP to scottemills51@gmail.com so we can plan the shuttle logistics.

Also, good luck to all who are traveling to AZ to run the Javelina Jundred this weekend! 

Cuyamaca 100k Training Run Saturday 9/6

Going to run the 2nd loop of the Cuyamaca 100k course on Saturday, 9/6 starting at 6:00 am.

If you'd like to join, please meet me at the Sweetwater Parking area off of Hwy 79 in Cuyamaca.  We will start there, run the loop, and be back to the cars in about 12.5 miles.  After the loop, I'm thinking of adding a section of loop 1 to make the run a total of 25 or so.

There is no water anywhere along this section of the course, so please carry enough for the whole run.

If you are unfamiliar with the course, please carry a map and/or directions from the website at http://www.cuyamaca100k.com/course-description.php

Thanks!

Cuyamaca 100k Training Run Saturday 8/30

Hi Folks!

Going to run the 3rd loop of the Cuyamaca 100k course on Saturday, 8/30 starting at 6:00am.

If you'd like to join, please meet me at the Sweetwater Parking area off of Hwy 79 in Cuyamaca.  We will start there and run north on the East Side Trail a little over a mile before picking up the course at the School Camp.  This distance, plus the 18.3 miles of loop 3 will make this run close to 21 miles. 

There is no water anywhere along this section of the course, so please carry enough for the whole run. 

If you are unfamiliar with the course, please carry a map and/or directions from the website at http://www.cuyamaca100k.com/course-description.php

I wish I could do loop 2 as well, but I have to get back to town early this weekend.  Perhaps others will stick around and run that section too?  If so, leave a note in the comments.

Thanks,
Scott Crellin

Mt Laguna Trail Marathon Training Run - Sat, Aug 16

Several of us are going to meet Kath Baker at Red Tail Roost Parking at 7 am on Saturday, Aug 16 to run and map out a revised course for her Nov 2, 2014 Mt Laguna Trail Marathon.  This event was cancelled in 2013 due to the Chariot Fire and the permit is currently pending US Forest Service approval for this year' run.

ROUTE:  We'll start from Red Tail Roost, head down Thing Valley Rd to the PCT, then head north to Todd's Cabin, Penny Pines, Pioneer Mail, back to Noble Canyon Trail via Champagne Pass, then up to Penny Pines to connect back with the Big Laguna Trail to return to Red Tail Roost.  Total distance is about 26.5 miles.  Water at Penny Pines pump on both passes (10 and 20 miles) of Penny Pines.

PACE and DISTANCE OPTIONS:  We plan to run a moderate pace with the goal of finishing in 5.5 hours.  Everyone is welcome but must be self sufficient and knowledgeable of the route options in the event you want to turn back early. 

CARPOOLING:  Anyone who would like to carpool can meet at the Los Coches Park n Ride lot at 6:00am on Saturday.  This exit is off the I-8 (after El Cajon) on the south side of the freeway next to the McDonalds. 

RSVP is not necessary.  Hope to see some of you out in the mountains! 

Overnighter in Mission Trails 8-15 / 8-16 10 PM Start

As of today, two (maybe 3) of us are planning to run in Mission Trails starting on Friday night.  All are welcome to join.


When: Friday August 15 through the 16th, 2014.

Start at 10 PM Sharp. No need to RSVP, but feel free.

Where: Echo Glen & Mission Gorge Road (across the street from the Mission Trails Visitor Center)

Total Miles: Approximately 13.5, 27, or 33.

Water:  At the cars or Visitor Center (13.5 & 27)

Pace: Moderate (Running flats, smaller ascents, and descents)

Gear: Headlamp and or flashlight are highly recommended.

The route may vary a bit, but we to run a 13.5 mile loop that includes North Fortuna, South Fortuna and many of the main Mission Trails segments.

Feel free to contact Greg Ottinger ottingerg@gmail.com