Last Long Run Before Bulldog!

I hope Everyone has had a fun time during our last 11 weeks of training. I have had a wonderful time. This last long run was really fun, and I think had lots of nice rolling hills for everyone. You all did great. We did miss a few of you, but hopefully you will be back next week, because Pete and I have a little surprise for all of you. :)

I tried my best to keep up with Esteban on the way over to the Nix Center, He was on fire again. I hope everyone liked the new route. Elizabeth, Better or what?

Skip did a great job with love in the back, maintaining all those lovely ladies is hard.

Vikki did an awesome job leading our yoga/stretch. I was unable to join you, but got a great stretch in later that day. :)

Everyone should be ready for Bulldog. I hope you all feel like you are, and please if you have any concerns or questions....call Pete. HA! Just kidding. Seriously, you are all really, and we will all be there, and you can ask any of us and we will help in any way we can. Pete and I are going up the morning of. I believe Sweet Pea is riding with us. Jay and Sue I believe are going the day before, so if there are any other 50kr's that want to carpool with them please make arrangements. Pete and I will be there the whole day to cheer each and everyone of you on, and if there is anything special that you think you will need, let us know so we can have that for you.

25k and 50k training group run Recap

Everyone has really come along way from 10 weeks ago. Can you believe it has been 10 weeks? It seems as though you have all come together as a wonderful group/family and are having a great time. Pete and I are enjoying watching you grow and get closer to your accomplishments, and are really greatful to have you in our lives. It makes us very happy to have met all of you.

50k'rs are tapering down this week, and the 25k'rs, well...it's your last long run before Bulldog. We will all go out for a nice 14 miler. This will be a new route, and consist of only 1 loop, so please wear your packs and carry what you need! It may be hot again.

We are getting more recognition and more people are coming out to see what we are about and wanting to run with us and join, so I would like to thank all of you for welcoming them in and treating them like part of the family.

We missed some of you this weekend, and hope you are well enough to come back Sunday. It isn't the same when we are missing a few. :)

No creature feature of the week this week, maybe Pete can take some pretty bunny shots or something next week. :)

We have several requests for more Hammer products, and so will be putting in another order this week. Please either call me or Pete with what you are needing and we can get that going.

Shelly and Yolanda were the winners of the Peter's Canyon Free entries! YAY! Good luck ladies. We will have a booth there, that is this Thursday August 5th at 6pm. Please come by and say hi, wear your shirts, and then afterward we are going to go celebrate or sad-inate (made up word), Vikki's goodbye to Florida. I think "The Counter" is our final destination that night.

Have a great week!

Corrinne

Kick Off Run Sunday Aug 22nd @ 7:30am

OC Trail Tales Presents:
Group Trail Training

Need a little Coaching, motivation, and kick-off training for your upcoming running season? Come out and break some bread with us as we will launch a new trail running class.

We actually have 3 goal races we will be training for. Depending on the distance or distances you want to train for, Will depend on how long of a training plan you need, and races to build you up to your next goal event.

Our first race is The Catalina Eco Marathon November 13th, 2010, for those of you who would like to do a Marathon on trails, and are planning your first 50k which leads to our 2nd event.

Our second race is The Northface Endurance Challenge 25k and 50k, December 4th, 2010. They also have other distances, but for what we would like to train for, these are ideal distances. This is also a great race for those of you who would like to run a 50 miler, that leads to our 3rd event. If you are planning for this event, you will be getting 13 weeks of training.

And our third Race is Avalon 50 miler, January 15, 2011. For anyone wanting to do a 50 miler, this is a great 50 miler. You will have had a little taste of the trails from the Eco Marathon in November, and gotten familiar with the beauty of Catalina. It is a great day of fun and scenery!  If you are planning for this 3rd event, you will be getting 19 weeks of training .


$125 Program fee includes 13 weeks of training (50K trail training plan).
$175 Program fee includes 19 weeks of training (50 Mile trail training plan).
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$99 Program Fee for Returning Members for 13 weeks (50k trail training plan).
$149 Program Fee for Returning Members for 19 weeks (50 Mile trail training plan).
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Includes all of the following and a pay only $99 each,
or $149 each, depending on your program.

Location: Coastal Peak Park is at the corner of Ridge Park Road and East Coastal Peak.  Taking the 73 toll road exit Newport Coast Drive making a left until you hit Ridge Park Road.  Turn left on Ridge Park Road and follow it up the long hill until you reach East Coastal Peak.  If you don’t want to take the toll road you can access Newport Coast Drive from E. Coast Highway or Bonita Canyon Road. MAP to Coastal Peak Park in Newport Beach