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Re: 06/14/13 — 2013 Bighorn 100

Elevation Trail — Sat, 13 Jul 2013 21:15:24 -0000

Did the same thing at Bear in 2011. Good learning and resets the perspective and ego. I don't believe Karl one bit (and I'm guessing he's wondering about the quote too) when he says 100 miles isn't that far. It demands respect.
Good for you trudging to the finish. It sucks but you're a better runner now.

Re: 04/28/13 — 2013 Eugene Marathon

GZ — Mon, 06 May 2013 20:29:15 -0000

That is an impressive time. Apparently I need to up my Americano consumption.

Re: 04/28/13 — 2013 Eugene Marathon

ultrastevep — Mon, 06 May 2013 16:07:01 -0000

Awesome, Brendan...that is fast! Congratulations!

I'd tell you to stop at the Last Chance Saloon for a brew, but...well, you know ;-)

Re: 04/28/13 — 2013 Eugene Marathon

solarweasel — Mon, 06 May 2013 11:54:03 -0000

And I didn't even include a paragraph about all the incredible beer...

Re: 04/28/13 — 2013 Eugene Marathon

solarweasel — Mon, 06 May 2013 11:53:28 -0000

David:

Jemez in three weeks, Bighorn 100 (in June), UTMB (in Aug). That's all that's for sure; might jump into a few smaller events for fun if the opportunities exist

Re: 04/28/13 — 2013 Eugene Marathon

David T. — Mon, 06 May 2013 11:42:11 -0000

Great race. What's your race schedule for the rest of 2013?

Re: 04/28/13 — 2013 Eugene Marathon

Tatiana Dawnielle — Mon, 06 May 2013 11:34:49 -0000

I thoroughly enjoyed reading this Brendan! It felt like I was right there with you - which is exhilarating considering I'd never run a 5:50 mile on my own. It sounds like you mastered a wonderful race. Awesome job!

Re: 04/28/13 — 2013 Eugene Marathon

pittbrownie — Mon, 06 May 2013 11:28:22 -0000

Awesome! You're definitely a road runner with a 2:34 marathon. Not like slowpoke trail runners Jamie and Clark with their weak 2:36 PR's.

Eugene is definitely on the list for me, even more so after reading this.

Re: 04/28/13 — 2013 Eugene Marathon

sy — Mon, 06 May 2013 10:33:51 -0000

Wow, great race. I hope this foreshadows your entire year!

Re: 05/05/12 — Bear Mountain 50

solarweasel — Thu, 02 May 2013 12:56:23 -0000

Hey Ben--

The footing was much more technical than I was expecting. Lots of pointy rocks, slippery roots, stuff really requiring focus. The grades are steeper but less sustained. Expect steep ups/downs that only last a couple hundred feet at most.

Are you running this weekend? If so, good luck!

-Brendan

Re: Olympia Coffee Roasting — Olympia, WA

danica003 — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 21:16:14 -0000

There are numerous coffee roasting companies in the market that can help you out in making delicious coffee. Thanks a lot for sharing this information.

Re: The Beanery — Corvallis, OR

solarweasel — Sun, 28 Apr 2013 20:39:42 -0000

As a matter of fact, I did! Although I did it in reverse: from the Saddle, up Dimple Hill, down Dan's, then back. It was a perfect two-day-out-from-a-race easy run :)

Looks like I need to come back and do Mac forest...

Re: The Beanery — Corvallis, OR

craig — Sun, 28 Apr 2013 17:01:18 -0000

Inner zone on Monroe pulls better shots! Hope you manage to do Dans trail to dimple hill while you are there.

Re: 05/05/12 — Bear Mountain 50

breeves2000 — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 17:02:52 -0000

Hey Brendan, Thanks for the write up. What can you tell me about how runnable the hills are? Footing? Grade? What's comparable to what we have on the CO Front Range?

Re: El Diablo Coffee — Seattle, WA

mtnrunner2 — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 21:31:28 -0000

That cup of coffee looks tasty. If I go to Miami, such a place will be my first stop.

Re: El Diablo Coffee — Seattle, WA

Aaron Harrell — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 12:16:38 -0000

Seriously, try Caffe Lusso in Redmond. Phil is a micro roaster, his coffee is top notch and he's a great guy to boot. . http://caffelussocoffeeroas...

Re: Caffé Fiore — Seattle, WA

David Ackerman — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 14:28:02 -0000

I love fiore coffee. That is one of my favorite coffee shops when I'm on my way to work at Stone Gardens in Ballard. Their short lattes are divine.

Re: Lone Pine Coffee Roasters — Bend, OR

solarweasel — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 18:34:03 -0000

Hey Shelby -- thanks! Durango doesn't have the greatest options, unfortunately, but your best bet will either be the Steaming Bean or Durango Coffee Co -- both located on Main at 10th and 8th respectively. Have fun in the canyons!

Re: Lone Pine Coffee Roasters — Bend, OR

Shelby Berg — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 14:44:55 -0000

Enjoying your coffee travels, Mr. Weasel. I'm headed through DGO on Friday on my way to the Big Ditch -- can you recommend a good place for a cup of joe?

Re: Starbucks — Boise, ID

ultrastevep — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 12:17:27 -0000

Love Stahbucks (not a misspelling, it's my Boston accent)....Venti, dark roast, black, with a coupla ice cubes....yumm!

Re: Starbucks — Boise, ID

mtnrunner2 — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 22:33:42 -0000

That was interesting, if only to hear Starbucks described objectively like the rest of the reviews, as if it were a singular local spot rather than the giant caffeinated juggernaut it is. Sounded pretty nice honestly. Though I agree their standard roasts are a little harsh. I rarely buy their brewed coffee, especially if it's Pike Place. Blech.

Their regional coffees though, like their Guatemalan, are my standard coffee at home. Really consistent quality. I like the distinct taste that coffees from certain areas of the world have...

Re: Starbucks — Boise, ID

Jeremy — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 11:36:31 -0000

Flying M...next trip to Boise!

Re: Java Hyde Park — Boise, ID

Nate — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 10:21:47 -0000

Mr. Weasel,
I am thoroughly enjoying your coffee tour. Thanks for sharing!

Re: Java Hyde Park — Boise, ID

Ethan — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 23:08:10 -0000

Let this random Portlander know if you want coffee or trail suggestions when you get to the area.

Re: Atticus Coffee — Park City, UT

MikeHinCO — Sun, 07 Apr 2013 21:11:06 -0000

Keep it up, I'm diggin' these, and some of these will probably come in handy.

I probably don't have the palate or at least ability to express it that you do in terms of taste and quality, so appreciate your tasting notes. Kind Coffee's dark roast in Estes is about my favourite in CO; also Java Mountain in Idaho Springs, and enjoy City on a Hill in Pbville a lot, but sometimes it's hard to separate the coffee itself from the vibe -- "used books" would probably score points with me to make up for other trinkets! ("Free coffee shop stickers" also scores points).

Although you're getting better temperature and presentation by drinking in-house, if you happen to notice unusually good (or bad) mug-refill prices, could you note that?

I remember driving through SLC itself the first time and looking for a coffee shop...even worse (after driving until early morning) was Idaho Falls, ID -- so let us know if you end up going through there!

Keep it up!