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ATTENTION! July 4th & 11th Discovery Park classes are moving!

We are moving the next two Discovery Park classes (July 4th and July 11th) to Lincoln Park to help kick off our West Seattle EXT (Endurance Cross Training) classes.

We will meet in the parking lot adjacent to Faunleroy Way at our usual time of 9am to 11am.

See http://www.facebook.com/l/;www.adventx.comfor details, or contact Ryan at ryan@adventx.com or Kellie at kelliemorrill@adventx.comif you have any additional questions.

Hope to see you there - The weather is promising to be beautiful!

The adventX Team

Sunday Hike July 5 - 10:00am Mt. Pilchuck

This Sunday's hike we will be going up Mt. Pilchuck. This is a well maintained trail with reports of the top have being covered in partially melted snow (as of 6/28/09). It should be a beautiful day so we should be able to see he Puget Sound, Mt. Baker, Mt Rainer, and the entire Cascade range from the lookout.

John will not be joining us...I guess two Rainier summits and a marathon back-to-back are cause for some downtime :-D However, we will have some folks who have hiked this trail before so we won't be heading out into the unknown.

Trail Length: 6 miles (round trip)

Elevation gain: 2,166 feet.

Getting there:

From Seattle, take highway 5 to US-2 (in Everett). Exit on the left to Snohomish Marysvills Rd/WA-204 toward Lake Stevens. Turn Left at WA-9 NE and Right to take State Route 92 through Granite Falls. Continue straight ahead, down Stanley St, and turn left at the stop sign (by the car wash). Go straight through the next stop (now on the Mountain Loop Highway). Continue down Mountain Loop several miles until you go over the silver/blue bridge. Immediately after the bridge, turn right. It is clearly labeled Mt Pilchuck. Follow the well used road until it ends in a parking lot (former ski lodge).

This will take just shy of 2 hours to plan ahead!

Don’t forget snacks, lunch, water, sunscreen, an extra layer in case it’s cold at the top, trekking poles, yaktraks, etc. If you have any questions, contact me at kelliemorrill@adventx.com or call me at 206-909-1830.

Happy Hiking!

 

 

Sunday Hike June 28 - 10:00am Mailbox Peak: Redux

Hi Everyone!

I'm going back to Mailbox this Sunday for another hike. I wanted to let everyone know in case you would like to join me. I'm starting at 10:00am from the Blue Gate.

Last week's post gives directions and some information, but here are a few notes to go along with that:

Directions: One of the "forks" is closed on Middle Fork Road, so you have to go left. The Blue Gate on the Right is where you'll park (just fit your car where you can...there isn't an official parking lot here) and the road beyond the gate leads up to the trail head.

The Trail: Last Sunday, the trail was very muddy in spots and my shoes and pants needed a good scrubbing when I got home. You will definatly need trekking poles for going downhill as most of the trail is steep and can be slippery.

Definatly bring enough water and you'll want something substantial to eat along the trail and at the top.

For those of us in pack training, be kind to your knees and keep your pack on the lighter side. The trail is a challenge all on its own.

Please email me (kelliemorrill@adventx.com) or call me (206-909-1830) if you have any questions or need any more info.

For a little inspiration...here is the view from last week. Let's all hope for less clouds this Sunday!

Sunday Hike June 21 - 10:00am Mailbox Peak

Alright everyone…it’s time for Mailbox Peak! This is one of the more difficult hikes that we’ll do, so it should be a great training day!

Trail length (one way) - 2.5 Miles
Elevation Gain - 4000 feet

 

Getting There

From Seattle take I-90 East past downtown North Bend to Exit 34. Turn left at the Stop. In 0.6 mile turn right onto SE Middle Fork Road (#56). After a mile or so, you will come to a fork and the road will split. It doesn't matter whether you go left or right because both ways converge after a quarter mile. 2.5 miles from the beginning of SE Middle Fork Road, there is an unmarked parking space on the left side of the road (right after gravel road starts).

Don’t forget snacks, lunch, water, sunscreen, an extra layer in case it’s cold at the top, trekking poles, etc.

 

A Review of the Trail from June 12^th: The trail starts off easy and very quickly becomes steep. Look for the Diamond markers on the trees, they will help you keep on your way. There is still a small amount of snow close to the summit, but you only have to walk on snow two or three times for a couple of feet only.

Training Hike Calendar - Corrections

Attention all Hikers!

The Calendar of Training Hikes has two errors:

1. The next June hike is on the 21st, not the 14th. 

2. The July hikes are the 5th and 19th, not the 12th. 

The calendar itself will be updated as soon as possible. 

Please contact Kellie at kelliemorrill@adventx.com with any questions.

Happy hiking! 

Sunday Hike June 7 - 10:00am Granite Mountain

We will be hiking Granite Mountain on Sunday. For those who didn't do this hike a few weeks ago, this is a steep trail with a 3,800 ft elevation gain from the trailhead to the summit (about four miles).

Meet at the Pratt Lake trailhead at 10:00am ready to go. Bring the standards: Water, layers of clothing, food, trekking poles, and sunscreen.

 

You'll need to obtain a trail park pass (Northwest Forest Pass) from the U.S. Forest Service to park at the trailhead.  You can get the trail park pass at the U.S. forest Service ranger station in North Bend or at REI in Seattle.

 

Directions are below and here is a link to more info about the trail: http://gorp.away.com/gorp/activity/hiking/granite3.htm

 

Directions:

To get to Granite Mountain from Seattle, drive Interstate 90 east from Seattle to Exit 47, cross back over the freeway, and turn left, driving 0.5 mile to the Pratt Lake Trailhead parking lot.

Meet at the Pratt Lake trailhead at 10:00am ready to go. Bring the standards: Water, layers of clothing, food, trekking poles, and sunscreen.

 

You'll need to obtain a trail park pass (Northwest Forest Pass) from the U.S. Forest Service to park at the trailhead.  You can get the trail park pass at the U.S. forest Service ranger station in North Bend or at REI in Seattle.

 

Directions are below and here is a link to more info about the trail: http://gorp.away.com/gorp/activity/hiking/granite3.htm

 

Directions:

To get to Granite Mountain from Seattle, drive Interstate 90 east from Seattle to Exit 47, cross back over the freeway, and turn left, driving 0.5 mile to the Pratt Lake Trailhead parking lot.

Better running by walking

Great NY Times article on why walk breaks can improve your running 

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West Seattle 5k - Post run brunch

We are excited about Sunday's inaugural 5k along beautiful Alki beach. If you haven't already registered, you can do so from 8:00am to 9:20am on the day of the race. Please visit http://www.westseattle5k.com/  for all the details.

For everyone running, walking, cheering, or just in the area, please join us for an adventX post run brunch at Kellie's house...a mere 10 minute walk from the Alki Bathhouse (the start/finish of the race).

Pastries, eggs, bacon, fruit, and juice will all be provided so please come by, grab a bit and enjoy the view!

Details:

    Address: 3306 Beach Dr. SW #402, Seattle WA 98116

    Phone: 206-909-1830

Since there is minimal street parking close to the race starting line, you can always park near me and walk to the start. Please call if you have any questions or need any additional information.

Cheers!!

Kellie

Sunday Hike May 17 - 8:30am Granite Mountain

We will be hiking Granite Mountain on Sunday.  This is a steep trail with a 3,800 ft elevation gain from the trailhead to the summit (about four miles). Christi Masi will be leading the hike. 

 

Meet at the Pratt Lake trailhead at 8:30am ready to go. Bring the standards: Water, layers of clothing, food, trekking poles, and sunscreen (yay sun!).  

 

You'll need to obtain a trail park pass (Northwest Forest Pass) from the U.S. Forest Service to park at the trailhead.  You can get the trail park pass at the U.S. forest Service ranger station in North Bend or at REI in Seattle.

 

Directions are below and here is a link to more info about the trail: http://gorp.away.com/gorp/activity/hiking/granite3.htm

 

Directions:

To get to Granite Mountain from Seattle, drive Interstate 90 east from Seattle to Exit 47, cross back over the freeway, and turn left, driving 0.5 mile to the Pratt Lake Trailhead parking lot.

 

Forty + and getting faster...

Keith Colver had blue skies and a tailwind during last Sunday's 20 mile Edinburgh to North Berwick race. He is training for the Edinburgh Marathon in four weeks (May 31). 

 

Vancouver Half Marathon: Photo Slideshow

Jo and Nicole at the start of Vancouver Half Marathon. 

Click on image for rest of pictures. 

Vancouver Half Marathon: 21 runners - 16 personal records!

What an amazing weekend. 

Everyone in the adventX & Healthy Goddess team completed the race, there were several first half marathons completed, many personal records and two outstanding runs by Martin and Kate who finished 49th in Men's division and 50th in Women's division from a field of over 11 thousand runners.

Team Results (chronological) See Vancouver marathon for more details

Martin De Vrieze  1.24.49 -- 49th place Overall.   PERSONAL RECORD 

David Mayo 1.33.30 PERSONAL RECORD

Kate Colver 1.36.30 -- 50th place Woman PERSONAL RECORD

Travis Sheldrake 1.36.48  PERSONAL RECORD

Ryan Sheaffer 1.38.19 PERSONAL RECORD

Michael Mayo 1.39.35 PERSONAL RECORD

Stephanie Gundel 1.48.03

John Colver 1.52.17

Wendy Werblin 1.54.16 PERSONAL RECORD

Amy Boutinsky 1.54.16

Mitzi Alder 1.55.48

Nicole Nazzaro 2.00.08

Jo Bader 2.02.12 PERSONAL RECORD

Shannon Mayo 2.07.10 PERSONAL RECORD

Laurie Thornton 2.09.58 PERSONAL RECORD

Becky Pelletier 2.13.20 PERSONAL RECORD

Carol Friend 2.15.17 PERSONAL RECORD

Heather Feheley 2.15.19 PERSONAL RECORD

Greg Shelton  2.18.30 FIRST HALF MARATHON

Bonnie Lathram 2.20.17 FIRST HALF MARATHON

Michael Grubard 2.37.55 FIRST HALF MARATHON

Favourite part of race: 

Running thorough Stanley Park; absolutely spectacular

Funniest Part of Weekend: 

The torrential rainstorm between restaurant and hotel - (photo to follow)

Favorite Quote 

(to Martin) "How many water/gatorade/gu stations did you refuel at"?

Martin: "None. They were only going to slow me down - All I wanted to do was run...." 

Best racecourse signs, 

"Friends don't let friends run 5k's" 

"Release your inner Kenyan" 

Race organisation

Wonderful - a great event for seasoned runners and first timers

Many thanks to: 

• Christi, Pamela, Ryan & Stephanie for coaching & leadership
• Wolfgang Brolley Stretch PT for excellent coaching on stretching and injury prevention/recovery  
• Mark for being our officlal photographer photos
• Heather and Andor for Race course support and encouragement
• Ryan for Hotels and Dinner arrangements
• Galer street stairs, track workouts and long runs for shaving many minutes off times

Hotel is booked for 2010 - ONLY 334 days left to train! 

See you there next year. 

 

Sunday Hike May 3 - 9:00am Mt. Si with a 30lb Pack

This Sunday, while John, Ryan and Stephanie are with the marathon & half marathon runners up in Vancouver, we'll be hiking Mt Si with a 30lb pack (or whatever you are currently training with). I'll have extra gallons of water if anyone needs the weight :-)

While we will depart from the parking lot at 9:00am as a group, for those folks who know this trail, this will be an "at your own pace" hike. For everyone else, we'll stick together to make sure everyone gets up and down safely.

 

The estimated time (up and back) is 5 hours. It's a fairly smooth trail but packs a good amount of elevation over 3000 feet to be precise. 

Be sure to eat some breakfast prior to hiking and remember to pack a warm layer(s) of clothing along with hat and gloves. If weather permits we'll take a 1/2 hour break at top. If it's inclement we can take a shorter break. Boots or trail/running shoes are good. Hiking poles optional. Bring snacks or lunch.   

 

And don't forget your yaktraks or other traction device...you never know what the top of Mt. Si will hold!

Directions

Head east on Interstate 90 and get off on Exit 31 (to North Bend), then drive east on North Bend Way and in less than a mile turn left onto Mount Si Road. Cross the Middle Fork Snoqualmie River bridge at 0.3 miles and drive two miles to the trailhead parking lot (there's room for 200 cars), elevation about 750 feet.

If there are questions about gear, directions, car pool etc; please contact Kellie at kelliemorrill@adventx.com.

 

See you sunday morning!

This Sunday, while John, Ryan and Stephanie are with the marathon & half marathon runners up in Vancouver, we'll be hiking Mt Si with a 30lb pack (or whatever you are currently training with). I'll have extra gallons of water if anyone needs the weight :-)

While we will depart from the parking lot at 9:00am as a group, for those folks who know this trail, this will be an "at your own pace" hike. For everyone else, we'll stick together to make sure everyone gets up and down safely.

 

The estimated time (up and back) is 5 hours. It's a fairly smooth trail but packs a good amount of elevation over 3000 feet to be precise. 

Be sure to eat some breakfast prior to hiking and remember to pack a warm layer(s) of clothing along with hat and gloves. If weather permits we'll take a 1/2 hour break at top. If it's inclement we can take a shorter break. Boots or trail/running shoes are good. Hiking poles optional. Bring snacks or lunch.   

 

And don't forget your yaktraks or other traction device...you never know what the top of Mt. Si will hold!

Directions

Head east on Interstate 90 and get off on Exit 31 (to North Bend), then drive east on North Bend Way and in less than a mile turn left onto Mount Si Road. Cross the Middle Fork Snoqualmie River bridge at 0.3 miles and drive two miles to the trailhead parking lot (there's room for 200 cars), elevation about 750 feet.

If there are questions about gear, directions, car pool etc; please contact Kellie at kelliemorrill@adventx.com.

 

See you sunday morning!

While we will depart from the parking lot at 9:00am as a group, for those folks who know this trail, this will be an "at your own pace" hike. For everyone else, we'll stick together to make sure everyone gets up and down safely.

 

The estimated time (up and back) is 5 hours. It's a fairly smooth trail but packs a good amount of elevation over 3000 feet to be precise. 

Sunday Run April 26 - 8:30 am Greenlake 2 loops 6 miles

Right back to where we started training.

This last training run is a warm up followed by a moderately paced 6 miles and stretching. Afterwards we'll get coffee and discuss race week preparation. 

Meet at Masey Crew House (Aqua-theater) on the SW corner of Greenlake. 

adventX Yoga For Outdoor Athletes: Wednesday 6.00 p.m.

Join Katy Tavog at beautiful Woodland Park (Near Greenlake) for the inaugural adventX Yoga For Outdoor Athletes class. 

Meet Shelter 5 see MAP

Quickest ways to access are from Highway 99 or Stone Way

This is a challenging flowing yoga practice that produces extraordinary results while being accessible to all levels and abilities.

Bring your yoga mat, a large towel, and water.  Wear layers that you can move in and easily remove.

Class starts promptly at 6pm.

If you have any questions - please contact Katy by e-mail