Races

I would like to take this opportunity to present a new page on our website.  This page will be titled “Races” and you can find it on the menu bar.

This section will be a list of races that members of our gym are currently signed up for.  I know a few of you have been suggesting we get together as a gym and do a race, half-marathon, spartan/tough mudder style run.   In the meantime, until we can figure out which races we would like to do as a gym, I would like to highlight those races which you guys sign up.

Here is how it works:

You send me a link to the race you are signed up for.  I will post it on the page and say that you are committed to running it.  I will ask if anyone would like to join you in the race, or who would like to go in support.  When you have completed the race, you can send a picture in with your race time.  Even if you haven’t signed up yet… send me a link to a race that you are on the fence about… maybe the motivation will get someone to join you.

In the meantime, I would like to highlight a few races that Coach Kip has signed up for.

Race:  Twin Peaks 2012

Who is running it?:  Coach Kip (already registered)

Location:  The Twin Peaks course consists of 100% Singletrack and Fireroad in the beautiful Santa Ana Mountains within the Cleveland National Forest (Start/Finish located in South Corona, CA).

Date: Octorber 13, 2012

Distance: 50K

Race Information: http://trailrunning.dirtyfeet.us/twinpeaksindex.html

 At 15,000′+ of elevation gain (all over the first 42 miles), Twin Peaks has *more elevation gain than any other North American 50 mile race and is arguably the toughest 50 miler in the US (or at least top 3!). This race is no joke as you can find out by asking anybody who has ran it before. It is not for the squeamish. That being said, it IS a fantastic race with great support and beautiful course. If you are looking for a fun, challenging and beautiful ultra, then Twin Peaks is for you.
*(this claim is an estimate and has not been scientifically proven! :)

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Race: Chino Hills Spring Trail Run 50K

Who is running it?:  Coach Kip (already registered)

Location: Discovery Center (4500 Carbon Canyon Road in Brea, CA)

Date: November 3rd, 2012

Distance: 50K

Race Information:   http://www.runchinohills.com

The series finale is a challenging 50K ultramarathon that will give ample opportunity to test your trail legs while enjoying the wildlife and native plants that abound in this beautiful park.

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Race: Old Goats 50 Miler

Who is running it?:  Coach Kip (not yet registered)

Location: Blue Jay Campground

Date: March 2013

Distance: 50 Miles

Race Information:   http://www.oldgoatrunners.com

The Old Goat’s 50 Mile Trail Race is a modified figure eight course that starts and finishes at Blue Jay Campground, located in the Trabuco region of the Cleveland National Forest.  The camp is 22 miles east of San Juan Capistrano, Ca. and 5 miles North of the Ortega Highway (RTE74).  The race has 13,423′ of elevation gain and is rated one of the toughest 50 mile trail races in the Country.   This race is not for the squimish, the easily intimidated, or the undertrained.  It has twelve fully stocked aid stations ready to support your needs be it a hot drink or a cold compress.

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Race: Nanny Goats 24 hour relay

Who is running it?:  Coach Kip (not yet registered)

Location:  Riverside, CA

Date: May 2013

Distance: AMRAP 24 Hours.

Race Information:   http://www.oldgoatrunners.com

The Nanny Goat 24 hour race takes place on a one mile dirt loop on a private horse ranch located in Riverside California. The race is open to solo runners or teams of four runners. Teams may be all women, all men, or mixed. The object is to complete as many laps as possible within an alloted 12 or 24 hour period. Any runner logging 86 or more miles in 24 hours may continue to 100 miles (with a firm cutoff at 28 hours).