tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-834846832861622672.post302942747915769362..comments2024-02-06T08:43:35.333+01:00Comments on Sea Legs Girl: Winforce 100k Preview, Two noteworthy performances & My next 100 miler (aka THE FUTURE)sea legs girlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14782712411873234071noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-834846832861622672.post-29060896422411182112013-05-26T07:34:41.745+02:002013-05-26T07:34:41.745+02:00Wilknits- I was kind of joking about the "wes...Wilknits- I was kind of joking about the "west end" part since I know the set up of Duluth and it is quite long and thin :0) in the N-S way. But it is SO extremely helpful to know you actually live right there and that you can give advice. I'm thinking you find me generally annoying and probably don't want to meet me in person, but if you do, I will say, I really look forward to meeting you and maybe we could check out the SHT together one day?? It would be really fun to meet you in person.sea legs girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14782712411873234071noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-834846832861622672.post-50970741328537474132013-05-26T05:40:26.980+02:002013-05-26T05:40:26.980+02:00SLG - "west" and "east" are in...SLG - "west" and "east" are interesting terms in a city that actually runs southwest to northeast and is 28 miles long and only a few miles wide. <br /><br />It is not too much to ask for easy access to trails and a view of the Lake (yes, it is capitalized here). <br /><br />The SHT runs a few hundred feet behind my house and I have a view of the St. Louis River Estuary (aka the Bay) out my front door. If I was a half mile or so to the east (towards downtown) I would be looking at the Lake. wildknitshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07512372230592596889noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-834846832861622672.post-16692219591747264192013-05-23T23:02:07.096+02:002013-05-23T23:02:07.096+02:00SLG, I had a blast at the 50K. The course is lovel...SLG, I had a blast at the 50K. The course is lovely. 100% singletrack (except for the first/last mile), almost all heavily wooded, with birch forests, rushing rivers, wetlands, and rocky summits that supposedly have a great view when it's not foggy/raining. Well organized race, friendly people, great aid stations.Robynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14582049406998358870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-834846832861622672.post-46863399018353776152013-05-22T08:17:39.320+02:002013-05-22T08:17:39.320+02:00Robyn, congrats on the 50k! Did you enjoy the cour...Robyn, congrats on the 50k! Did you enjoy the course? I just found you on the results list- I hope that isn't too stalkerish. <br /><br />Thank you for the reasurrance Alicia. It is possible, though, we have different thesholds for "not that bad" as I tend to think of you as a hard-core trail girl.<br /><br />Wild Knits- I had no idea Duluth had a "west side". It is so long and thin. Thanks so much for the tip on the neighborhood. I would love access to the SHT and a view of Lake Superior. Is that too much to ask ;0)?sea legs girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14782712411873234071noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-834846832861622672.post-91100705160436721962013-05-22T00:04:38.032+02:002013-05-22T00:04:38.032+02:00Lots of great neighborhoods in Duluth with really ...Lots of great neighborhoods in Duluth with really close access to trails. Depending on work location, West End (Lincoln Park) can be very nice. SHT right out the back door, with Jay Cooke only 26+ miles away via trail. <br /><br />There is a great trail running community in Duluth as well. <br /><br />Welcome to the area!wildknitshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07512372230592596889noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-834846832861622672.post-66479657175989717752013-05-21T16:20:39.528+02:002013-05-21T16:20:39.528+02:00Ha!! I always have those dreams but about Arrowhe...Ha!! I always have those dreams but about Arrowhead. I'll try to remind you to wear some shorts for the race. And it's fine with me if we aren't "racing" each other because then I don't have to care when you beat me;) And Steve's just scaring you--Crosby-Manitou isn't that bad. It especially won't be after we get a good week of training in the mountains!<br /><br />-AliciaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-834846832861622672.post-59237947931825963302013-05-21T14:36:35.609+02:002013-05-21T14:36:35.609+02:00Congratulations on your new plans! I was just up o...Congratulations on your new plans! I was just up on the Superior Hiking Trail for the first time this weekend (for the 50K) and it's beautiful and rugged. Had dinner afterward with a lot of Duluth trailrunners and there's a great running scene there. I think you'll like it.Robynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14582049406998358870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-834846832861622672.post-12408656252024637712013-05-21T14:03:12.034+02:002013-05-21T14:03:12.034+02:00How I love Kirsten, the bitter. How I love Kirsten, the bitter. sea legs girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14782712411873234071noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-834846832861622672.post-81313346099188087642013-05-21T14:00:37.964+02:002013-05-21T14:00:37.964+02:00Yeah, that's the Finns. That's the way the...Yeah, that's the Finns. That's the way they run. And continue doing it without any connection whatsoever to their age. That's what I'm up against every race.<br />No wonder I loose any little humble piece of self-confidence and let them get ahead of me.<br />Too scared to even think about what will happen to me if I try to keep up. <br />But wouldn't I just really love to crack the code, do it and show them..... Kirstenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14000695114298710579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-834846832861622672.post-49660037247262330742013-05-21T12:22:55.394+02:002013-05-21T12:22:55.394+02:00Danni, I hope it goes without saying, but I will s...Danni, I hope it goes without saying, but I will say it anyway, that you are very welcome to visit us in Duluth (as a babysitter... just kidding! of course). Please do.sea legs girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14782712411873234071noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-834846832861622672.post-52154834872311759452013-05-21T07:18:46.658+02:002013-05-21T07:18:46.658+02:00Alicia- it is SO real that I had multiple dreams a...Alicia- it is SO real that I had multiple dreams about you last night- specifically that you brought me to a pre-race meeting for Sawtooth and I realized that I was late for my YMCA 5k race- and I couldn't find my shoes. And I was wearing corduroy pants. The things you do to me! I saw your name on the start list and my only thought was- YES! I can do this one with Alicia. I really think I'm changing since whether or not you or I come in first is totally unimportant to me. I just hope we both have a kick ass race. Can't wait to see you this summer. Would love to hear your thoughts on where we should live since I am a bit clueless and not finding much.sea legs girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14782712411873234071noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-834846832861622672.post-90701243949662914962013-05-21T07:15:50.127+02:002013-05-21T07:15:50.127+02:00Olga & steve- totally thought she was in kid i...Olga & steve- totally thought she was in kid in that photo, too. Clearly part of her charm.sea legs girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14782712411873234071noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-834846832861622672.post-81563285485114626072013-05-21T07:15:22.437+02:002013-05-21T07:15:22.437+02:00Ok, Steve. Stop narring me! What is so different a...Ok, Steve. Stop narring me! What is so different about Crosby-Manitou? While I puport to love different and new things, it is also nice to be prepared on some level. Or isn't it?sea legs girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14782712411873234071noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-834846832861622672.post-90851774132910018542013-05-20T23:53:02.948+02:002013-05-20T23:53:02.948+02:00I love Duluth! Congratulations!I love Duluth! Congratulations!Dannihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02201053516148787578noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-834846832861622672.post-2177867967742022932013-05-20T20:54:49.192+02:002013-05-20T20:54:49.192+02:00It's for real? YAY!!! When are you and/or SR...It's for real? YAY!!! When are you and/or SR coming? I'm running Sawtooth too so we are already having our first racing rematch;)<br /><br />I was thinking more about where in Duluth you guys should live and I'm now leaning towards Lakeside, near Lester Park. I'll tell you all about why when I see you in July...<br /><br />-AliciaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-834846832861622672.post-54805830097392293882013-05-20T20:03:22.022+02:002013-05-20T20:03:22.022+02:00Agree, that girl does look like a child, a very yo...Agree, that girl does look like a child, a very young one. Congrats on the move back!Olgahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00493291972954387932noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-834846832861622672.post-57955700971987014722013-05-20T19:12:25.931+02:002013-05-20T19:12:25.931+02:00In that photo, Veera looks like she's maybe 8 ...In that photo, Veera looks like she's maybe 8 years old! The photo in the link is much more reasonable.<br /><br />Sawtooth... what can I say (except "Crosby-Manitou in the dark" is a different world from anything you've ever done)?SteveQhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16943650844671498074noreply@blogger.com