Danger, Will Robinson
June 25, 2007 by Bryon Powell · 10 Comments
Ok, I’ve got to be mighty careful the next few days. After averaging 30 miles a week for the past four months (excluding Laurel Highlands), I ran 42 miles over the weekend. On Saturday I ran 17+ miles for my first long non-race training run in 16 weeks!? Sunday I had a nice follow up [...]
Hadd Rehash [Updated 6/25 9 a.m.]
June 22, 2007 by Bryon Powell · 3 Comments
I’m going to try something new. Every time (or nearly every time) I run a Hadd workout, I’ll write about it. That’s not so different, as I’ve already posted about a bunch of Hadd workouts. What I hope to start is to have a brief rolling summary of my previous workouts. That way, you (and [...]
Someone's Timely Unilateral Vermont Withdrawal Xposed Yesterday – Zoinks!
June 21, 2007 by Bryon Powell · 3 Comments
You guessed it, that someone was me. That’s right, I officially withdrew from the Vermont 100 yesterday. It’s been the plan for a while now, but I hadn’t pulled the trigger. Admittedly, my run at Laurel Highlands the other weekend briefly had me considering running VT, but I will choose the wise path and wait [...]
Astronomical Occurences
June 21, 2007 by Bryon Powell · 3 Comments
As you likely know, today marks a major annual astronomical occurrence…. ONLY THREE MONTHS UNTIL AUTUMN!!! :-D For me, autumn can’t come soon enough. Anyone else for eliminating July from the calendar? Be gone ye vile month of steamidity and gawdawfulness. Go back to the unimaginably horrid place from which you surely came. Back, back [...]
My Best Days
June 18, 2007 by Bryon Powell · Leave a Comment
My best days end up with me dirty, sore, and exhausted. Those days are satisfying. I love those days. Laurel Highlands was one of those days and so was yesterday. I never made it out for my 20 mile morning run, but did work outside in my gardens from 11 until 7 and then spent [...]
Big Bighorn Huzzah
June 15, 2007 by Bryon Powell · Leave a Comment
A big shout out to all my peeps running the Bighorn 100 this weekend… and there are a ton of you. But here’s a few individual shout outs: Amy “I want to wear new shoes during a 100″ Sproston: Enjoy your 100 mile debut – it only happens once. You and I both know you’ve [...]
Recovery
June 14, 2007 by Bryon Powell · Leave a Comment
My recovery seems to be going along alright following Saturday’s outing in Pennsylvania. Here’s a day-by-day how my recovery’s gone. Sunday: 0 miles Came home to a lawn that needed mowing. Very sore while pushing the mower and feet were no happy. Legs felt a bit looser after mowing. Thought about running, but decided not [...]
Ultra Advice From a Master
June 12, 2007 by Bryon Powell · 8 Comments
While I haven’t posted a race report for LHU yet, I’ve corresponded with some ultra buddies about it. My summary is I ran conservatively, ate a ton, didn’t give in, sprung back to life, and ended up with a great race relative to my current fitness level. My friend, clubmate, mentor, pacer, pacee, compatriot, and [...]
Laurel Highlands Ultra 2007 Race Report – Prologue
June 11, 2007 by Bryon Powell · 6 Comments
First, I must say that I’m awfully surprised with my performance at the Laurel Highlands Ultra on Saturday. You were quite right Loomdawg. Next, I need to correct any mistaken impression I may have given about the Laurel Highlands Hiking Trail. IT is long, hard, rocky, and nasty. While much of the trail is flat… [...]
Laurel Highlands Ultra
June 8, 2007 by Bryon Powell · 3 Comments
Oh boy. Tomorrow is the Laurel Highlands Ultra. Last fall when I pondered my ’07 racing schedule, I had hope for LHU to be a focus race, if not THE focus race for the year. Not so much anymore. Tomorrow, I go out to finish. I will not drop out. It won’t be pretty, but [...]
