I know the race is several months away still, but VT will be my first 100 so I'm looking to get any and all info that I can from more experienced people as...
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Bill Rice
brice@...
Feb 10, 2000 12:42 pm
Eric and others, Thanks for a neat forum for those of us headed for Vermont. It will be my first attempt at 100 miles and I am looking forward to the journey....
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Rod Hasker
hasflex@...
Feb 10, 2000 12:54 pm
Are, is, there a qualifying time for entry? Rod...
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eric ivey
ecivey@...
Feb 10, 2000 5:06 pm
Rod - I believe the only qualifying standard is that you have to have finished a 50 mile run. Eric ... From: Rod Hasker <hasflex@...> To:...
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Jeff Washburn
thewashman@...
Feb 10, 2000 5:50 pm
Howdy group, Having started all eleven VT 100's and finishing nine of them (68 and 60 miles on the DNF's), I could probably help you with some advice (with the...
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Bill Rice
brice@...
Feb 10, 2000 8:33 pm
Jeff, Good to hear you will be at Bull Run. It is always a pleasure to run with the GAC people and to benefit from the support on sidelines. Your ...
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Eric Ivey
ecivey@...
Feb 11, 2000 4:35 am
I know that the list of members is still short but I'm just wondering how many of us are planning to do the whole Eastern Steps Series....
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Frank Probst
probstf@...
Feb 14, 2000 12:35 am
Eric: If I get accepted to Laurel and VT, I will be chasing your young legs through this series. Hopefully I will have enough sense to just watch you...
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eric ivey
ecivey@...
Feb 14, 2000 1:20 am
Frank - I also have a lot of problems with my stomach. At my first 50, JFK, I made 4 or 5 pit stops, which I estimate added 30 minutes to my time. I've...
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Frank Probst
probstf@...
Feb 15, 2000 3:02 am
Bill asked advice about drop bags. Drop bags are about as varied as the runners on the trail. The super organized types go all out and buy 8 or 10 really...
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eric ivey
ecivey@...
Feb 15, 2000 6:19 pm
Frank and others - With all the talk of crew/no crew going on now, it has me really thinking about what I want to do about it. At first I thought I'd have a...
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Bill Rice
brice@...
Feb 16, 2000 12:32 pm
Eric, You raise a good question, as the ultra list is boiling over with pros and cons about pacers etc. As for me, well so far there are at least 3, maybe 5...
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Frank Probst
probstf@...
Feb 20, 2000 8:06 pm
Eric asked about pacers and Bill provided some excellent comments. VT 100 is not a USATF national championship, it is simply a 100 mile trail run with...
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eric ivey
ecivey@...
Feb 20, 2000 10:27 pm
Frank - Thanks for that insight. Congratulations on a well run race yesterday! For those that don't know, Frank won his division at the Holiday Lake 50k (35 ...
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Steve Pero
peros@...
Mar 7, 2000 6:45 pm
Hi Gang... Just got onto this group and see some good conversation. This is looking like the Eric, Bill and Frank show here...much tamer than the list. I have...
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Bill Rice
brice@...
Mar 7, 2000 8:47 pm
Steve, Thanks for the informative post. Will definitely need to pick your brains so to speak in the upcoming months. Your training schedule sounds like one I...
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Steve Pero
peros@...
Mar 7, 2000 10:48 pm
Hi Bill... Pick my brain all You want, but just remember, I'm not the experienced one here...I think Frank and Jeff have done lots more than I...as a matter of...
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Bill Rice
brice@...
Mar 8, 2000 12:42 pm
Steve, Thanks for the information. I really like the idea of fresh socks so will definitely incorporate that into my game plan. Have been working on the...
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Reno_Debra@...
Mar 9, 2000 12:24 am
Hi all, I havent posted here before, so this question may have already been asked... Is the race supposed to fill up this year? Should I get an entry in soon? ...
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Frank Probst
probstf@...
Mar 12, 2000 1:02 am
I have not checked this group for awhile since the mail was stuck on 14 messages. Am really glad to see new posts from Steve and Deb. That was a great...
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Pero, Stephen M
PEROS@...
Mar 13, 2000 12:33 pm
Hi Frank... From seeing some of Your times at other runs, I am sure You should be sub 20 at Vermont. I will say that when I did this, I had an almost perfect...
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Reno_Debra@...
Mar 14, 2000 8:29 pm
Hi Frank, thanks for the welcome... I hope to send in my Vermont app. before too much longer... But first, Massanutten looms on the horizon!.. Last year's...
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Britt Starnes
BRITTZTER@...
Mar 15, 2000 2:57 pm
Howdy from Big "D" (Dallas). Does any one know of a better place or more favorite place to stay than Ascutney Lodge? I was there last year and just curious of...
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Pero, Stephen M
PEROS@...
Mar 15, 2000 4:10 pm
Hi Britt... There is a place across the street from the Ascutney Lodge called the Brownsville Lodge that is much less money. I have stayed here in the past for...
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Frank Probst
probstf@...
Apr 21, 2000 1:51 am
Just wondering if Vermont is so far off that everyone just quit posting. For the Eastern Step Series, we are passed the halfway point with BRR last weekend....
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The Tiskas'
tiska@...
Apr 21, 2000 2:40 am
Frank The vermont was on my list of "to do's" this year.. present life changes threaten that..I am still bouncing along the trails.. in hopes... but as crazy...
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Jeff Washburn
thewashman@...
Apr 21, 2000 4:23 pm
Frank, Yes, we're still here but right now I'm paying more attention to Massanutten. BTW, great run at BRR and happy birthday. I know your mind was elsewhere...
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Martha
mpholden@...
Apr 21, 2000 4:58 pm
Hello, Frank & Jeff! Jeff, thanks for your recent reply to my inquiry about Laurel Highlands; I hope to be well prepared. I'm signed up for Vermont now, too....
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thewashman@...
Apr 21, 2000 5:12 pm
Martha, You seem to me to be doing the right things. Make sure you do plenty of heat training. Laurel Highlands is always hot and humid. Wear extra clothing...
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reno_debra@...
Apr 22, 2000 9:57 pm
Hi Frank, Don't know if you will remember, but I sat beside you on the bus after Mt. Masochist last Oct. (that LOONNNGGG bus ride!) Looking forward to...
