Mt Laguna Trail Marathon Course - Training Run on Sat, Sep 12 at 6:30 am

There will be a training run this coming Saturday (9/12) starting and ending at Red Tailed Roost parking for those not tapering for Noble Canyon 50K (the following weekend).  The run starts at 6:30 am sharp and we may break up into a few different pace groups.  Red Tailed Roost is located on Sunrise Hwy (S-1) at green mile marker 22.5 just across the street from the Mt Laguna Fire Dept.

The course will  follow the Mt Laguna Trail Marathon Course (www.runmountlaguna.com) including sections on the PCT, Noble Canyon, SD 100, and Big Laguna Trails.  The total distance will be 31 miles but there are several cutoff's at which to cut it short or turn around for an out and back.  Water will be available at the Penny Pines pump at miles 10 and 20.  It will again be very hot so be sure to bring ample water, electrolytes and food. 

This is a great training opportunity for anyone entered or considering entering the Mt Laguna Trail Marathon which is scheduled for Nov 8. 

No need to RSVP. 

Sunday run addendum

Jennifer Henderson has generously offered to be at the Sunrise parking area with water and ice for this training run.  This will be at mile 8.5ish.  Still another 11 back to School Camp after that with no water stops, so still recommending at least 2 bottles or a hydration pack.

Thanks, Jenny!

Sunday 8/9 Cuyamaca 100k Training Run

Hi Friends,

I will be running Loop 3 of the Cuyamaca 100k course this Sunday, 8/9, starting at 6:30am.

We will meet at the Sweetwater parking area off of the 79, and run to the starting line in Camp Cuyamaca, before starting the loop.

It is about 1.5 miles to the start, the loop is 18ish, and then it is 1.5 back, for a total of just over 21 miles.  I hope to keep the pace moderate, and finish in 3.5-4hrs.

There is no water along the loop, though there is water at the start/finish in Camp Cuyamaca.  I recommend bringing a hydration pack, or a pack and 1-2 bottles if it is going to be hot.

I would normally add the 2nd loop after this, but I don't have the time this weekend.  If you do have the time and desire, I recommend adding on loop 2 to make it a 50k.

Please remember that you are responsible for knowing your way in the event that you are separated from the group.  Find the course description and directions here.

Hope to see you there!

Scott Crellin

Noble Canyon July 18, 2015

 

Riley Swift, Noble Canyon 50k 2009

We will be running an out-and-back along the main the Noble Canyon trail with the NC 50k Race Director. This run will start on the lower section of the course and will include all of the Noble Canyon trail.

When: Saturday July 18, 2015 launch at 7AM. No need to RSVP.

Where: Meet at the Lower Noble Canyon Trail head parking lot. US Forest adventure pass is required.

Total Miles: Approximately 22 total for this run; since it is an out-and-back you can turn around at any point and therefore run any distance you feel comfortable with. You could also add the loop at the top if you want to add the miles.

Water: We will drop some water at Pine Creek Road. Plus water should be on at Penny Pines (water at miles 3, 11, 19). Note the long stretch between water so be sure to carry enough.

See the Noble Canyon website for the course map, elevation, and miles. The race start/finish is at the Pine Valley Conference Center but this training run will start at the Noble Canyon Trailhead.

Description of this run: 

• Head out on the main Noble Canyon Trail
• After about 2 miles turn left and cross the creek bed
• After about 0.7 miles turn right onto the “cutoff trail” and continue to the Pine Creek Road (dirt parking lot, water will be dropped here). 
• Leave the parking lot by turning right down the dirt trail, then after about ¼ mile turn left to connect again with the main Noble Canyon trail. 
• Stay on the Noble Canyon trail all the way up to Sunrise Highway (Penny Pines) then turn around and retrace your steps. Note that on race day, at Penny Pines you will cross Sunrise Highway and turn left onto the Pacific Crest Trail.

You are responsible for your own safety.  We will not be keeping track of where runners are on the trails and we encourage you to run in pairs.

See you on the trails.
Brian Gonzales
briang@cliffsandmeadows.com

Saturday 7/4 Hollenbeck Canyon

I'll be running a 12-13 mile loop at Hollenbeck Canyon this Saturday at 6:00 AM.  It will likely get warm out there, so starting a bit early.  All are welcome to join, but please note there is no water and little shade out there, so bring plenty of fluids. 

Here's the spot to park:

https://www.google.com/maps/place/Honey+Springs+Rd,+Jamul,+CA+91935/@32.6705217,-116.8234193,160m/data=!3m1!1e3!4m2!3m1!1s0x80d968252de6d003:0x66adb0ab751f34c7

Hope to see you there.

Scott Crellin

San Diego 100 Training Opportunities for May 15-17

Posted by Zac Johnston (zacjohnston@sbcglobal.net):

A few of us (Rebecca Ocaine and Christine Bilange so far) are camping at Burnt Rancheria campground the weekend of May 15-17th.  We have reserved the last open site (#49 on Pinyon Loop) although a number of first come, first serve site are available.  Should there be interest for another spot or two, we can move our camp site the day we check in and get more camp sites.

Here are the details Friday night:

Settle in to camp, enjoy beers around camp fire.  I plan on arriving about 4:00 pm.

 Here are the details for Saturday:

Meet at 7:15 at Red Tail Roost, running at 7:30.
Run Meadows, Penney, Pine Creek, Pioneer, and then back.  I believe it's about 37.7 miles. 
Runners can cut this run short by returning at Penny Pines.

We will likely eat dinner at Pine House Tavern (http://www.pinehousecafe.com/)

Here are the details for Sunday.
Meet at Big Bend at 7:15, running at 7:30.
Run first part of course to Chambers and then back to cars.  People are welcome to go longer if they choose.

 All runners are welcome to run whether they camp or not.  Runners should be self-sufficient, carry enough water, and know the route (turn by turn directions are on SD 100 website.)

 No need to rsvp unless you would like to camp.

 To rsvp for camping, shoot me an email at zacjohnston@sbcglobal.net

 Look forward to seeing you on the trails.

Zac

 

PCT Run - This Saturday, March 28 at 7AM

We will meet at 7 a.m. this Saturday, March 28, at the start/finish location for the PCT 50 on Old Highway 80, just outside Boulder Oaks Campground.  Out and back, so distance is up to you.  I will put water out at the 4 mile mark.

Directions: I-8 East.  Exit Buckman Springs.  Turn right off exit, then a quick left at the Stop Sign onto Old Highway 80.  Drive east approximately 1.2 miles (parallel to I-8).  Park across from the trail head.