Saturday, February 5, 2011
First Big Training Run of 2011
I did my first big training run of 2011 in Forest Park, Portland today. I ran 14 miles. It took me a lot longer than it usually does to run that distance but that's ok I'm just starting out the season. I'll improve it for next week.
Thursday, February 3, 2011
YMCA - ActivTrax
Our YMCA has this program called ActivTrax. Basically it's like a workout coach on the computer. It tells you what weights to do and how many repetitions. I've been using it for a couple of months now. You just walk up to the Kiosk and print out your workout or you can print it from home @ activtrax.com
Lisa and I went to the Y last night and did our workouts. Here's a link to mine from last night.
Climbing Permit Ticket Holder Status
I'll update this as slots get paid for or if a slot becomes available.
Ticket # | Ticket Holder | Status |
1 | Bart | Paid |
2 | Jacob | Paid |
3 | Anthony | Paid |
4 | Jay | Paid |
5 | Mason | Paid |
6 | John | Paid |
7 | Vince | Paid |
8 | -available- | Open* |
9 | -available- | Open |
10 | -available- | Open |
*These are first come first served so if you want to come let me know ASAP
Please hold your reservation by sending me $22 via paypal.
My paypal email address is bjpascoal@gmail.com
Please hold your reservation by sending me $22 via paypal.
My paypal email address is bjpascoal@gmail.com
Wednesday, February 2, 2011
McDonald Forest 50K Trail Run
a Saturday race as most trail runs are. Of course, like most trail
races of it's kind it's technically an "Ultra" clocking in at 50K
(~31M).
I figured now that I created this blog I should post it here.
I'm not a very fast racer, I expect to finish in about 5:30. That
accounts for the hills and terrain and is about in line with my
previous 50Ks.
I'll post my training runs here too if they are somewhat entertaining.
I plan on doing another trail race mid-summer and another late-summer
but I haven't decided which ones yet.
Here's my training plan.
Tuesday, February 1, 2011
Overnight Accommodations
UPDATE: 2/26/11
Lone Fir Resort is booked solid.
Monfort B&B in Cougar, WA (nearby) had some availability.
I booked @ the Motel 6 in Woodland, WA
http://bartpascoal.blogspot.com/2011/02/booked-motel-6.html
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I'm trying to figure out what to do about overnight accommodations.
The best option looks like http://www.lonefirresort.com/
They have tent sites, RV sites, and motel rooms available with a lot of amenities.
I like that because any family can pick and choose how they want to stay over and on what kind of budget. Tent/RV sites are $30 and motel rooms start at $65
If you can't afford to pay any money for a site or a room then you can camp for free at the Climber's Bivouac. A permit to camp at the Bivouac is included in the price of our hiking permits. The problem with the Bivouac is that there are absolutely no amenities. No Water, No picnic Tables, Nothing.
Lone Fir Resort is booked solid.
Monfort B&B in Cougar, WA (nearby) had some availability.
I booked @ the Motel 6 in Woodland, WA
http://bartpascoal.blogspot.com/2011/02/booked-motel-6.html
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I'm trying to figure out what to do about overnight accommodations.
The best option looks like http://www.lonefirresort.com/
They have tent sites, RV sites, and motel rooms available with a lot of amenities.
I like that because any family can pick and choose how they want to stay over and on what kind of budget. Tent/RV sites are $30 and motel rooms start at $65
If you can't afford to pay any money for a site or a room then you can camp for free at the Climber's Bivouac. A permit to camp at the Bivouac is included in the price of our hiking permits. The problem with the Bivouac is that there are absolutely no amenities. No Water, No picnic Tables, Nothing.
Ape Cave
One of the family friendly activities I am proposing to bookend the Mt. St. Helens climb is the Ape Cave. I've only been once but I can't wait to go back. The Ape Cave is a 4km long lava tube. It takes a while to hike from end to end but it's really fun to go spelunking.
http://www.fs.fed.us/gpnf/recreation/ape-cave/index.shtml
GPS link to Ape Cave Entrance.
Why is it called the "Ape" Cave anyway?
There's an interesting back story about a scout troop that discovered it and they called themselves "The Apes".
http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/apecave.htm
Entrance, looking out
Climbing Mt. St. Helens
This morning I purchased a 10 person group climbing permit for Mt. St. Helens good for August 5th, 2011.
Last year I wanted to do this hike but the permits sold out so I set a reminder on my calendar to buy them on day one which was today February 1st @ 9am.
There is no camping allowed on top of the volcano so the climbing permit is only good for one day up and back. Here is a blog post that a large group with two 12+ year olds in their party. It took them 11 hours round trip. And I think it's a good example of how our performance will be with kids. There are some good photos and they went at the end of July which is close to the time we are going. We'll get to climb to the peak and look into the mouth of the volcano.
I was thinking of making it a family oriented event also by camping out the night before somewhere on the South side of the mountain which is where the climbers bivouac is. Exploring the Ape Caves one day and maybe hitting the Coldwater Ridge Visitor Center another day. I don't have camp site reservations yet but all are welcome to come for that. Jay and I were planning to bring our entire families out for that part of the adventure. If you have ideas for an itinerary let me know we could put the Coldwater Ridge Visitor Center and the Ape Caves as bookend activities around the climb. Other family members that aren't climbing could go swimming or just hang around. It should be good fun!
If no one in the family wants to buy the remaining tickets I'll open it to extended family.
After I hear some feedback from others like how many full families or even if Mom & Dad are planning to come up and either picnic or base camp with us I'll fill you in on details such as where we are planning to camp. (I'm thinking South Side because like I said above that's where the climber's bivouac is.
Last year I wanted to do this hike but the permits sold out so I set a reminder on my calendar to buy them on day one which was today February 1st @ 9am.
There is no camping allowed on top of the volcano so the climbing permit is only good for one day up and back. Here is a blog post that a large group with two 12+ year olds in their party. It took them 11 hours round trip. And I think it's a good example of how our performance will be with kids. There are some good photos and they went at the end of July which is close to the time we are going. We'll get to climb to the peak and look into the mouth of the volcano.
I was thinking of making it a family oriented event also by camping out the night before somewhere on the South side of the mountain which is where the climbers bivouac is. Exploring the Ape Caves one day and maybe hitting the Coldwater Ridge Visitor Center another day. I don't have camp site reservations yet but all are welcome to come for that. Jay and I were planning to bring our entire families out for that part of the adventure. If you have ideas for an itinerary let me know we could put the Coldwater Ridge Visitor Center and the Ape Caves as bookend activities around the climb. Other family members that aren't climbing could go swimming or just hang around. It should be good fun!
If no one in the family wants to buy the remaining tickets I'll open it to extended family.
After I hear some feedback from others like how many full families or even if Mom & Dad are planning to come up and either picnic or base camp with us I'll fill you in on details such as where we are planning to camp. (I'm thinking South Side because like I said above that's where the climber's bivouac is.
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