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Adam 29, Male Victoria, Canada: 3plxetvp1iban; Share

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Favourite run:: Victoria: Thetis Lake; Boulder: Switzerland trail; Europe: Jungfrau

About Me:: A "reformed" triathlete-I forgot my bike and bathing suit on a trip and quite enjoyed just flying with a pair of running shoes. My new hobby is mountain running, maybe because I am not quite fast enough at flat running, bu more likely because I just love being outside.
I love finding a secret trail, or path on an urban run, but would rather be surrounded by them in a mountain setting...

Website:: http://www.muddysocks.com

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Tom Danielson on Mt Evans Added by Adam
Joe Kulak on How to Avoid Blisters Added by Adam
Trail running toys of tomorrow Added by Adam

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Adam's Blog

Oxygen is over-rated (stolen title from Incline Club)

This should be the motto of the Mount Evans Ascent, which also happens to be 'America's Highest Road Race'. Starting at Echo Lake, just outside of Idaho Springs, Colorado at 10,600 feet (3,230m) , the course climbs for 14.5 miles (23.3 km) up North America's highest paved road. The course takes you through montane, subalpine, and alpine environments to the summit of Mt. Evans at 14,264 ft (4,348m). It is a spectacular venue, with many memorable four-legged spectators, such as Bighorn Sheep, Marm… Continue

Posted on June 26th, 2008 at 11:37am — No Comments (Add)

Emails, packing, sunnies and miles

Trying to pack everything up here. That means closing some accounts, returning some stuff, training a new staff member for 5430 Sports, sending out masses of emails and getting in some runs on my favourite Boulder trails. Yesterday was: 90 min AM trying to be as hilly as possible; PM 45 min up the Canyon Today: AM: 20 min warm up, then (3min/2EZ; 2hard/2EZ, 1minhard/1EZ)*2, 15 min EZ legs loosened up as I went PM: 42 min with Matt, felt a bit light headed--it was SUPER hot I also met with the… Continue

Posted on June 19th, 2008 at 10:00pm — 1 Comment (Add)

14er and some wildlife

Yesterday was a strange day.

I am still exhausted after the weekend. Putting on those races takes a lot of energy and some long days, but more than anything, my weak-ass runners body struggles with 4 days of heavy lifting. I have just been feeling off. After telling Barry that I am retu… Continue

Posted on June 18th, 2008 at 8:28am — 1 Comment (Add)

Houdini

Yes, so I pulled a disappearing act, magical wasn't it? A bit of travel to Vancouver for World Tri Champs: great run through Stanley, over the bridge, up the Capilano river, follwed by Grind...good long run. Last week was a bit mental with me being the operations manager for my first triathlon, the 5430 Sprint triathlon, with 1,300 participants. It took place on Sunday and went well. Highlight runs for the week were a great run on Switzerland trail and a killer treadmill session. This saturday… Continue

Posted on June 16th, 2008 at 8:24pm — No Comments (Add)

Fri-Tues

A bit of hard a bit of tired pics from http://www.flickr.com/photos/27014953@N02/show/

Fri: long tempo (I wrote about it in the last post) Sat: AM: 20 min wu 6*400m hill as hard as I could--gut wrenching pain--fun fun--20 min cd; PM: 30 min EZ Sun:1:20 on S… Continue

Posted on May 27th, 2008 at 5:23pm — No Comments (Add)

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At 12:31pm on June 18th, 2008, Kelly Guest said…: When are you back in Vic? I am totally up for some runs and some beers!
Kelly

At 5:31pm on May 9th, 2008, Rob Swan said…: Adam, glad to be on board. Got to go though gettin ready for Cultus Lake Tri. Cheers

At 8:13pm on May 6th, 2008, Kelly Guest said…: thanks man! they are a ton 'o fun!! how are things in Boulder?
got to go

At 10:25am on May 5th, 2008, Carley Gering said…: Hey Adam, I hope you're well. Sorry for being incommunicado. Though, the trend will likely continue. I'm taking off for Guatemala tomorrow and get back from Costa Rica on the 24th of June. Life has been crazy since getting back from Boston. The race was okay. Not pleased with the finish on paper, but my legs weren't happy with me early on so it was a push. Next up is death race. I've never done it solo. Baby steps to get there. This year my friend and I are splitting it, so I have 1, 2 & 3 to look forward to. I've done each of them and have a decent idea what I'm getting myself into, but my biggest concern is the 7 weeks in Central America. I picked up a skipping rope and dyna bands to ensure that no matter how unsafe it feels as a single female travelling, I'll be able to maintain strength. I've been advised against running alone, but we'll see how long that lasts. Sorry for the exceptionally long rambling note. Do you have racing plans for the summer? I moved to Cook street last week, so I'll likely see you out training sometime when I'm back. Take care!

At 3:24pm on May 4th, 2008, George Zack said…: The Mountain Sun has slowed me down for many a run as well. Adam - hope we can hook up for some easy stuff soon.

At 2:19pm on April 19th, 2008, Erin said…: hah, the one on flotrack was made up at the spur of a moment; however, generally the track_star1500 goes with my email address, which i tend to use. And on PIH it's similar but with Dr. 1500TS. I swear that is it though! :P

At 4:06am on April 17th, 2008, Syd said…: THanks, never could resist a roll in the mud. Us triathletes are notorious wimps when it comes to dirt, but every once in a while .. . .

At 12:22am on April 15th, 2008, Jeff Ellis said…: The door is always open up here whenever you are looking for a new adventure. Mtn race pretty much every weekend in the summer. I am going to copy Kikkan's blog post onto mine as she says it better than I can.

At 9:48pm on April 14th, 2008, Phil Villeneuve said…

Ha- Thanks for the sock award...too funny! My weekend adventure continued yesterday with a very 'muddy' ski at Nipika Mountain Resort (just North of Radium)...The 2hr ski consisted more of a 3/4 ski + 1/4 run as the snow was quickly dissapearing...We even stumbled on a very fresh kill site that showed signs of a big bad cougar in the area. Check out the pics...

Lyle with dogs in tow-

At 10:15pm on April 13th, 2008, Jeff Ellis said…: Thanks Adam, I will pass it on to Kikkan. I was thinking I should post the news about her experience on the site. It's been amazing how many endurance athletes have had similar experiences. Mostly from the long travel athletes endure to do their thing. Along with dehydration and the birth control risk for women.

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