tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81833877864903226712024-03-13T11:58:57.406-07:00RUN NOW...Thoughts and Tales over 141 CharactersTom Craikhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12788359983827033311noreply@blogger.comBlogger160125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8183387786490322671.post-36348888893165434392015-02-07T20:21:00.000-08:002015-02-07T20:21:43.646-08:00Shapin' Up the Season<div style="text-align: justify;">
There are a few changes on the blog, if you haven't noticed. Likely you haven't as I don't use it much anymore. Since my transition into Facebook I have found it easier to use that medium for sharing. </div>
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You'll notice here that my Twitter account is maintained as well as the addition of my most recent Ambassadorship role with <a href="http://www.coastmountaintrailseries.com/">Coast Mountain Trail Series</a> (CMTS). I could not be more thrilled about this as I was looking to get involved in some new races and more involved with great people. There seems to be some brilliant stuff happening at CMTS this year and the fit couldn't be more perfect for me. Proudly, I share the love for great people, amazing venues and serious value.</div>
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As well, not only do I continue to strength train with <a href="http://www.marxconditioning.ca/">Marx Conditioning</a>, I'm approaching my training with more power-based bike workouts this year. I have a very big season coming up and the last thing I need is to get injured while running too much. There's a serious need for some variety but also intensity. If there's anything Monika knows, it's how to train power on the bike. As an Athletic Ambassador for Marx Conditioning again this year I can't wait to see how power training will benefit my climbing. </div>
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You'll also notice a stacked season for me. It freaks me out, of course but my head is already down and the training is underway. Knee Knacker lottery pending, my big goal is to run BC's first triple crown of ultras: Knee Knacker (July 11th), Broken Goat (July 18th) and Buckin' Hell (July 25th). Of course I'll have to follow that up with a 50 mil'r at Squamish too and precede it all with Diez Vista and Spring Rush.</div>
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Finally, although there may be some changes to Salomon Flight Crew I'll certainly continue as an ambassador for this great company. This was my first ambassadorship and they've always treated me like a friend and partner. I truly love the gear I use and am so very proud to be part of the Salomon family. Hopefully the incredible gear will rub some Kilian into my running and racing. </div>
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I am proud of the brands I stand behind and am humbled by the people that include me in those circles. </div>
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Happy training and racing, everyone. Keep in touch and let me know what's on your schedule for this season. Perhaps we'll tow a line together and make each other work hard for a top notch finish. </div>
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<br />Tom Craikhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12788359983827033311noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8183387786490322671.post-78103586099861904712014-10-06T20:59:00.000-07:002014-10-06T21:06:17.046-07:00Cylocrossed<div style="text-align: justify;">
West Coast Cycling's Vanier Park Cyclocross, on September 28th, was a serious beating in every sense of the word. As I said following the race, "I felt like an empty shell of a man". There was nothing I could do and no obvious reason why. I just had no gas like in that dream where you can't run. It hurt a lot and at first I thought I didn't have fun but in hindsight, it was pretty darn cool handling corners and solving the problems that become a cyclocross event. My thorough spanking came in the intermediate B men's category where I feel I belong. Unfortunately, there seem to be a good number of riders that would fair well in the expert category too so when the power-required sections came up, they left me chewing their cud. </div>
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For what it's worth, I want to say a big thank you to the clubs that are putting these events on. They're so much fun and I know it's a lot of work to put together a race. </div>
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Also, I'm super glad to see Mike Tunnah riding so well as he's my cycling nemesis and BCBR 2015 partner. I will work all season to beat this guy and I love that the camaraderie and competition keeps me honest and pushes me to be fitter. </div>
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Anyone considering cyclocross in the off-season I can only say this, DO IT! You don't need a cyclocross bike. A mountain bike will serve you well until you do one race and realize you're hooked. Then you go to <a href="http://www.steedcycles.com/">Steed Cycles</a> and seal the deal. Check out <a href="http://www.vcxc.ca/">Vancouver Cyclocross Coalition</a> and the <a href="http://www.theholeshot.ca/">Holeshot</a> for local events and other cyclocross related details.</div>
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Next up, Mahon Atomic Superprestige in North Vancouver on October 19th. Hope to see you there!</div>
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<br />Tom Craikhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12788359983827033311noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8183387786490322671.post-46319656782373211832014-09-20T15:35:00.003-07:002014-09-20T15:45:20.544-07:00The Sky Pilot Experience<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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This is the race I've been waiting for all year and even more so since talk of Via Ferrata type terrain was going to be involved. I raced Buckin' Hell and Squamish 50 this year and without a word of a lie, Gary and Jeff don't actually know how to put on a bad race. Not only are the venues exquisite and dreamy, they're challenging and one loves to hate them. Outside of course planning and management, it is clear the details are better than taken care of. </div>
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In putting together SkyPilot it would seem they created much of their own terrain with the likes of Eric Carter and Jean-Francois Plouffe, no strangers to big mountain terrain. In my mind, combining these guys with Gary's will to challenge and impress his"clients", I'd say we're in for a serious treat. </div>
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I'm excited is an understatement. As I said to good friend James Marshall yesterday, I don't have a clue how to race something like this. Will it be hands down? Will I be able to safely run exposed, narrow, single track with others around me? It seems we'll all be shooting for a Killian-type experience. I anticipate it to be a whole body experience and not solely a leg burner. Mentally as well, I predict vast numbers of foot placement decisions in conjunction with accelerating and decelerating thousands of times based on the changes underfoot. All the while trying to take in the vastness of the terrain around me. I have not taken it lightly that, although the route is stunning it is also very dangerous. Coast Mountain Trail Series has taken on some serious responsibility in bringing this to us and I hope everyone follows the rules and takes care of each other. It would seem that a race like this will be more of an experience than a race and the camaraderie will be what's most valuable out there. </div>
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Tales to follow and good luck to everyone who is about to taste Sky Pilot, the 12k or the 19k. </div>
Tom Craikhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12788359983827033311noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8183387786490322671.post-91299739683370019402014-07-15T21:05:00.000-07:002014-07-15T21:13:30.793-07:00Getting Over It: Knee Knacker 2014<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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It's been three days since Knee Knacker and my feelings of discontent have seriously grown. At first I was somewhat fine with it. As Race Director Kelsy Trigg described it, I was" happy with my effort but not my time". Going into this years Knee Knacker, I was very open about my goal of 5 hours and 30 minutes or less.</div>
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You may know, or may have guessed by this point, that I didn't come through. At first, a few stats made me feel better about the day. Stats like:</div>
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<li>Mean finish times were 30 minutes slower than last year (7:51 in 2014, 7:21 in 2013)</li>
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once I'd started to climb Nancy Green Way, after the half way point, my heart wasn't so happy anymore. I knew I'd come through Cleveland Dam in a healthy time of 2:45 and it was exactly where I needed to be for the finish time I'd planned. Nancy Green wasn't so bad but the moment I started back into the Baden Powell trail at lower Grouse, I knew I was in trouble. I'd climbed Black well (picture above), but felt clumsy and was missing that light, dancy feeling coming down the Hollyburn Chute and across the British Properties and this is where it caught up to me.</div>
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Strange things go through your head when a race isn't going to plan. I know the final quarters of this race very well and I began calculating the times I needed to run to make my goal and at my current pace and feeling, it was not going to happen. I knew it. Crossing lower Fromme I became even more clumsy with three near falls in which my hands just barely stayed off the ground. Every step was a battle and the segments I was setting in my mind to run were getting shorter and shorter. My mind was thinking about my next race already, the Squamish 50k, and whether or not I wanted to run it. I was coming up with reasons not to run it. I was so low I was questioning whether or not I wanted to be a runner at all. And of course I thought about quitting the race all together. Coming into Mountain Highway I heard bag pipes but could've cared less. I saw my wife, daughter and crew (James and Mariah), who were the reason I kept moving between aid stations. After draining a coconut water, grabbing some more gels and liquid, I headed toward the 3/4 mark and my stomach started in. The last thing I needed at this point was another reason to quit but I rolled across the red carpet aid station and down Lynn Canyon. With no bounce in my step and the sudden realization that I wasn't going to make 5:30, I was in hell. Running flat hurt. Running/walking up hurt. And running down hurt. I just wanted to lay down but I pushed through to Hyannis where I sponged off, ate a freezie and had my daughter remind me to "<b>run with a happy heart</b>". Easier said than done at that point but I tried. My wife looked me in the eyes and said, "you got this". It wasn't until I was about 50 meters up the trail that I realized she wasn't talking about a 5:30 finish. She was talking about any finish. I must've looked like death here and given off every kind of vibe but the happy heart vibe. At the bottom of the Seymour Grind came my first dry heave. Perhaps I was sick from the realization that I was now fighting for a sub 6-hour finish. The 5:30 was long gone. Any kind of PB under 5:40 was gone. I was fighting for a time goal 30 minutes shy of the expectations I'd been holding for the last three months. The only chance I'd have was to make sure I had the energy to fight the final section so I ripped the top off a gel, put it in my mouth and... that poor gel got part way down my throat and was immediately ejected to the forest floor. PUKE! I couldn't eat and at the same time looked back to see Scott Comeau coming up the Grind behind me. And he seemed to be moving fast. I knew I was in tenth and I didn't want that taken from me. It's all I had. Him passing me would've been déja vu as I passed Scott in the same condition at Sun Mountain back in May. With no food in me and a belly full of water, I powered down to Old Buck and down Baden Powell to Quarry Rock. I swore I heard Scott's foot steps behind me but no way was I going to look. If he was there, the anxiety would've ended me. What seemed like an endless fight through day hikers to beat the 6 hour mark, I was joined by my beautiful, future-runner daughter to finish in 6:02.</div>
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In recent days I've tried desperately to come terms with a result of 6:02. It's a great result on that course and I know that. Especially when conditions were as extreme as they were. It simply was not what I expected of myself and I truly believed I was going to make it in 5:30. </div>
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From here I take a week long hiatus from running, lay low, and then get back into some intensity maintenance before Squamish 50k on August 12th. Perhaps I should run a bit in the heat too or I may see a repeat of last Saturday. Somewhere in there my wife and I plan to have another baby too. Will it mess up the training? Probably, but let's keep things in perspective. </div>
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To finish I'd like to thank the entire Knee Knacker community. This race is not just a run put on by a committee of keen people. Each year it is more and more evident that it is a community icon. What other event exists in which people fight for volunteer positions? How many races have you run with a bagpiper in the forest or black tie service on a mountain? Thank you to every single person who put hands on Knee Knacker this year whether they ran, smiled as we passed, cheered, cut oranges and watermelon, flagged trails, served food or ripped banquet tickets. So much goes into this event and the happiness and joy it brings to everyone is second to none. I am so very proud to say I have run Knee Knacker six times and even more proud to be a member of the organizing committee. Mostly I am proud to be part of the community that Knee Knacker has become. </div>
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Tom Craikhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12788359983827033311noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8183387786490322671.post-15164967376361434102014-06-05T17:28:00.002-07:002014-06-05T17:28:42.567-07:00Put It Out There ~ An Assignment by Monika Marx<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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Shortly after Christmas, Monika Marx, Conditioning Coach, asked me to "<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://marxconditioning.ca/blog/2014/02/05/put-it-out-there-challenge">PUT IT OUT THERE</a>"</span>. By that she meant she wanted me to share my upcoming goals. I can't lie. I didn't want to get involved with publicly announcing my fitness goals. My goals are my business and why in the world would anyone care about MY goals? I figured it was a way of getting me to commit publicly to what I wanted. Being a very intrinsically motivated guy, I figured I didn't need to do this.</div>
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Although we don't really have an "off-season" in North Vancouver as it relates to the weather, the block of training from January through early April was just that and was part of a strength building phase at Marx Conditioning. That in mind, I went after my deadlift and Turkish Get Up (TGU). On the trails, I aimed to hit personal bests on the Dirty Duo course and to run under 4:30 at Sun Mountain 50km. I know you're on the edge of your seat wondering how it went so here ya go...</div>
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1. <b>Deadlift</b>: I went after 235lbs. (1.5 x body weight) and I exceeded it when I hit 255lbs. </div>
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3. <b>Personal best Dirty Duo</b>: In 2:19, I was 2 minutes faster than my three previous times. Felt great too.</div>
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4. <b>Sun Mountain in less than my 2013 time of 4:30</b>: In 4:40, that goal still stands until next year. </div>
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1. <b>Increased Flexibility</b>: with several injuries leading into Sun Mountain, I am recognizing the value in increased flexibility. I am committed to two days/week of yoga and a daily stretching and rolling routine. So far the benefits are obvious. I move more easily and don't seize up every time I stand up.</div>
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2. <b>32 Kg TGU</b> - 4kg's more doesn't seem like a huge jump from my previous goal but it certainly is. All you have to do is pick up a 28kg kettle in one hand and 32kg in the other. It's an eight+ pound difference. That's a baby for god sake.</div>
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3. <b>Sub-5:30 <a href="http://www.kneeknacker.com/">Knee Knacker</a></b> - Although I feel arrogant about this goal considering the reputation of the Knee Knacker, I really feel it's realistic with a previous personal best of 5:40. If I stay healthy and train smart, I truly believe it's possible. As an intermediary goal, with the aim of building climbing and descending strength and speed (perfect for Knee Knacker), I'll do weekly time trial loops of BCMC/Jet Boy. My current personal best is 1:11 and I'd like to see that between 1:00 and 1:05. </div>
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Weekends are amazing! We all know this. Every once in a while however, a weekend blows through that is simply perfect. In every way, last weekend in Winthrop, Washington, was just that type of weekend. The terrain, the food, the accommodations, the travel and most of all the people. It all came together like chocolate and peanut butter and I am eternally grateful for everything and everyone that made it happen.</div>
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About four weeks ago I was running a typical route back to my home down Capilano Canyon when my I.T. woke me up with light ZAP! down the lateral side of my knee. I didn't think much of it and it didn't matter. I was starting a serious taper. I'd planned to drop from 60 miles that week to 30 the next. I'd cool my miles and seek some I.T. replenishment in rest. I never expected what was to come. Three massages (2 with Jen Quel at <a href="http://pivotal-health.ca/">Pivotal</a> Health and 1 with Leah Davis at Baseline), one round of I.M.S. with Nathan Vanderkuip at <a href="http://pivotal-health.ca/">Pivotal</a> Health and two sessions of A.R.T. with Jenn Turner at <a href="http://www.moveo.ca/">Movéo</a>. Each of these people is inexplicably amazing at their job and without their expertise and wisdom I'd never have been healthy enough to start Sun Mountain last Saturday morning. Thank you. Although I ran on the edge of a suspected blow out for the entire 4 hours and 40 minutes, I was pain free and finished only 10 minutes slower than last year. Conservative downhilling is never fun but it got me there. You were all part of what got me there. Thank you!</div>
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Monika <span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://marxconditioning.ca/">Marx</a></span>, I changed my form for this race and really counted on muscle bits my previous running self could have never counted on. I am stronger and far more in tune with what works and how to use it on varying terrain. My big ass (glutes) got me up some decent climbs and let my quad (the one pulling on my IT) rest before heading downhill again in Terry Fox straight-legged fashion. Thank you for inspiring me to think strong on race day but also over a huge number of miles during training. You're simply amazing. </div>
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I'm not certain who to thank for the beauty of the <span style="font-size: large;"><b>Methow Valley and the Cascades</b></span>. This event just wouldn't have been the same had it been someplace else. Flowers of all colours (colors in Washington) were in full bloom across the rolling hills above Winthrop, a picturesque western-themed town. The jagged, snow covered peaks of the Cascades shooting up in the distance added depth to the space and highlighted the vastness of the area. I suppose to some degree I can thank James Varner and Rainshadow Running for this. Not for having created it of course but for choosing it. It's a no brainer and I'm grateful for having been there. </div>
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Hands down, I am most grateful for the <span style="font-size: large;"><b>people of Sun Mountain</b></span>. There's a particular feeling at the start of this race that is hard to put a finger on. There's a light stress in the air but also a feeling of ease, excitement and humour. I had countless giggles with strangers about peeing in the woods, how much the day was going to hurt, what shoes I was wearing and so on. What was consistent though was the energy each person brought to the party. I left each of my chats and giggles with positive energy and a sense of going forward well. This feeling carried on through the day on every trail. Even the winner, Justin Yates, who blew by me before I headed up Sun Mountain the first time, gave me a tap on the back and a "good work, man". He made me feel slow but he didn't mean to. I was inspired to get moving and so I did. Thanks, Justin. As I always do, I did the same as Justin had done for me to everyone I passed. A quick "Good job! How ya doin?". And I listened to the answer. It's what we do. We pay attention to each other and we actually give a shit. It occurred to me a couple days after the race, that these people were making each other feel as though they were the only person there. They'd look each other in the eyes and maintain focus on that one interaction. Maybe it was because there was no wifi, but it was ever so refreshing to have genuine two way conversation. Whether you had a spectacular race or a horrible race, you were special from the moment you started that race until the moment you crossed the finish line into James' loving arms. And if you didn't feel special after that, nothing says, "you're special" like free pizza and beer in the middle of a forest on hot and sunny afternoon in May. </div>
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And to the lads of <span style="font-size: large;"><b>Goat Wall Retreat </b></span>- James, Karl, Bob, Julien and Jeff. There couldn't be a greater group of dudes in a better place talking running, gear, beer and life. </div>
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<b>Bob</b>, your will to finish under such duress that day inspires me. I say chalk it up to a training experience and forward into Knee Knacker. </div>
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<b>James</b>, I've always known this but you make a terrible "asshole". President next time for sure. And thank you for lining up the most amazing cabin ever. It blows away the Firefly.</div>
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<b>Julien</b>, your cynical sense of humour kills me and your will to survive 50 miles in the heat is mind blowing. </div>
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<b>Karl</b>, you make me laugh and put me in awe of the way you rattle off 50k without training. </div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>People on course</b></span>, you're awesome! Jay Klassen got some outstanding pics of people in their prime and at their worst. One amazing shot of me doing my best woodchuck impression ever. Thanks for the pics but mostly thanks for the encouraging words and laughs. Solana Klassen, running with an injury is dumb. I would've done it too. Wait a second, I did. The will it took to get through 50km on such serious condition is truly impressive. Really well done! You 50 milers blow my mind - Chloe Gendron, killer race. Extremely well played and inspiring to work toward. A genuine congratulations to you. Sarah Stepec, you always remember your first and this was one to remember. Especially laying immobile on the ground after the race. Josh Barringer, another 50 miles in the bag. Stomach issues and all, could you make these things look any easier. WoW! And to the people who dropped out, although you might be disappointed, that is one tough decision that shows strength, wisdom and self confidence.<br />
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Cheers to good friends.Tom Craikhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12788359983827033311noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8183387786490322671.post-72308849391926635382014-04-24T13:39:00.002-07:002014-04-24T13:40:25.938-07:00Spring Rush: Running by Feel and Flagging Tape<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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It just wouldn't be race week if my legs didn't have little niggles and my body didn't start to feel tired. The truth is, with Kelowna's newest trail race, The <a href="http://www.rosevalleytrailrace.com/">Spring Rush</a>, coming up on Sunday, I'm feeling pretty good. It promises to be tough and I have my concerns about the dry, warm air but I seemed to manage last year at <a href="http://sunmountaintrailraces.blogspot.ca/">Sun Mountain</a>. The course is 25 kilometers of mostly single track and some solid climbs. I grew up in Kelowna but only once hiked in this area so I'll be running by feel and flagging tape. Knowing Rene (Unser, Race Director) and the amount of prep she and her team have put into this, I am assuming the course will be perfectly marked. </div>
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There's no way I could've predicted what happened on Saturday after the crap state my body and second-guessing mind were in over the days leading into Diez. Following Dirty Duo, on March eighth, the training plan I'd written up went completely out the window due travel and various other things. I truly felt I had no business running 50 kilometers with any sort of personal expectations but I felt I owed to myself, and everyone else who didn't get in, to at least start on Saturday morning.<br />
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As usual, I was wagging my jaw as the start of the race happened and the moving pack startled me into motion. My first strides, with <a href="http://chloelongstride.blogspot.ca/2014/04/diez-vista-50k-race-report.html?m=1">Chloe Gendron</a> and Sarah Stepec were a series of jokes and casual have-funs before I hit the first of a lot of dirt and saw the back of <a href="http://jeffpelletier.com/">Jeff Pelletier</a>. It was then I knew it was time to wake up. If I could keep Jeff in striking distance from the start at White Pine Beach and through to the first aid station, I thought I'd have a chance of finishing near him. To put that thinking into context, Jeff and I ran this same section together previously and he slaughtered me on the climb. He climbs like a snow leopard. Fast and quiet. I also knew that if he got to the road-type sections too far ahead of me, it'd be over. His turn over is amazing. Come to think of it, there's nothing he doesn't do well. He lost me on the climb as I suspected, so I played catch up for a bit across the top but was careful not to burn myself down while doing so. My footwork was fancy up there and we were together again until the first aid station. </div>
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This went on all morning. I'd catch a glimpse of Jeff and then not see him for fifteen or so minutes. He had a hundred or so meters on me and on windy, undulating terrain I didn't see much of him. Mentally, this exhausted me and while running the west side of Buntzen, I really started to question whether I could finish this. Even the screaming and cheering of super vollie Dianna couldn't get me motivated. I smiled but it was fake as hell. My left soleus hurt and I was breathing way too hard. With an apple from my drop bag, I headed back up the east side of Buntzen in a huge huff. I'd completely lost Jeff and I was alone. Come to think of it, I'd been alone for nearly an hour. Anger! What was going on? At the end of Buntzen again and there was Jeff. He cheered me on. I cheered him on. Then I cheered myself on. I was still in this and I hoped Jeff was unhappy to see me hanging on. That's racing, right? We talked very little as we yoyo'd back and forth to Solana and Jay's "we're not an aid station" station. From a distance I heard Solana, who hadn't recognized me, tell Jeff he was a minute back on <a href="http://onebodyrunning.com/">Josh Barringer</a> and Daniel Goddard. Really?!, I thought. Two more big dogs. I had no clue what place we were in but knowing I was hanging with these guys was hugely motivating. Jeff was gone again and I started smiling. This is where everything turned around and I knew I was going to finish this thing. That alone was a massively powerful shift in my mind set.</div>
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The <span style="font-size: large;"><b>OUT AND BACK</b></span> actually starts in the forest much further down from the power lines than I expected. Much further. Much much further. This is going to be fun on the way back, I kept thinking with my head down and taking tiny strides to hit the top. I thought I was off course a couple times because it was taking so long to reach the power lines. And when I finally did, coming around the corner was Ed McCarthy which prompted me to think I wasn't that far from the turn around. Holy Shit was I wrong in that thinking. As I looked up the power lines, I saw the highest point and assumed we would never have to go out that far. Again, I was wrong. It had to be done though so off I went and there in front of me were Jeff, Daniel and Josh, in no particular order. I caught up with Daniel and had a few words. I only knew it was him because Solana had said he wasn't too far ahead. Last time we met he was bearded. It was Daniel that delivered the bad news about the out and back going to the top of that hill, then downhill and back up again. I kinda' cried inside but reminded myself that everyone was crying inside about it. Who could cry the least was the name of the game now?</div>
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The descent and a short run along Sasamat Lake went by quickly before I popped up on the road to see the finish line clock reading 4:56. I was the fourth person to cross the finish line into Wendy's arms. Kudos to any RD that hugs a nasty ass trail runner after even 15 minutes of running, let alone almost five hours.</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>To sum</b></span>... I truly had no clue what I was doing at that race on Saturday morning in light of my training and mind set. My result as compared to my previous blog warrants my being called a <span style="font-size: large;"><b>sandbagger</b></span>. Yes indeed. One thing is for sure, I was ready. The question is why? What have I done? </div>
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For one, I think I played the race smart. I did exactly what Rene Unser (<a href="http://www.pacesportsfitness.com/">PACE Sports Fitness</a>)/Salomon Flight Crew, told me to do. I found my rhythm in the first half and then had a go at the second half. I heard your voice out there, Rene. Secondly, my volume had been higher than in previous years up until March 16th, about three weeks prior. Tapers work? Thirdly, and what I am most sure of, is the strength training I'm doing at <a href="http://marxconditioning.ca/">MARX CONDITIONING</a>. Not only did I feel strong on the climbs and descents in the back half, but I also felt that I was keenly aware of which muscles needed to stay engaged to keep my form functional and efficient. You're awesome, Monika Marx. <br />
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Again, the <span style="font-size: large;"><b>gear of the day</b></span>, aside from my Salomon Mantra's, was Salomon's <a href="http://runtramp.com/salomon-s-lab-skin-2-belt/">S-Lab Skin belt</a> and two 8oz. soft flasks. With the food I needed in the front of the belt and two soft flasks of water in the rear, I was set. It stayed tight to my body with no chafing. And the important things were always accessible.<br />
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Looking forward to my next race in Kelowna on April 27th, <a href="http://www.pacesportsfitness.com/spring-rush.html">Spring Rush</a> followed by Sun Mountain 50k on May 17th. (There's still some space in Spring Rush if you're looking for a gorgeous Okanagan 25k.)</div>
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<br />Tom Craikhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12788359983827033311noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8183387786490322671.post-33054084290452908982014-04-02T20:48:00.002-07:002014-04-02T20:57:17.263-07:00Diez Vista: D'ya know how hard this is gonna' be?<div style="text-align: justify;">
At 7am, on April 5th, three sleeps from now, I'll be tootling around Sasamat Lake as I begin 50 kilometers of one fancy foot in front of the other. It's <span style="font-size: large;"><b>Diez Vista</b></span> time again and this is my first official <span style="font-size: large;"><b>50k</b></span> of four this year. It's an understatement to say I'm feeling <b>unprepared</b> but my friend James Marshall tells me I'm always prepared. I appreciate the confidence, although I'm not certain I've done everything I could've done to be my best on this race day. </div>
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I'm trying to maintain some perspective in the fact that this is one race of many this summer and, knowing my body, I can't handle too much more mileage at this point in the year. I'll work my ass off. That's for sure. I always do but I think I'll be disappointed with a poor placing and slower time. I typically don't discuss my own personal pre-race time predictions so I won't start now but without a doubt, <span style="font-size: large;"><b>I have some clear expectations of myself</b></span>. </div>
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No matter how much we tell ourselves it's mentally unhealthy to compare ourselves to others, it is inevitable. As I have commented so many times before, it is these comparisons in <b><span style="font-size: large;">competition</span></b> that drive me to work harder. Unless you went through elementary school in the last 12 years without the threat of failing and always getting a participant ribbon no matter what you achieved, I think competition has driven most of us. Everything I'm doing in training at this time of year tells me it is what I should be doing to sustain my performance and excitement for the summer, but when I compare my work to some of my competitors I get nervous. What others have done (or say they have done) seems to be what I should've done. I'm just scared the wheels will come off this <b>40 year old bus</b> before the summer arrives. I maintain that I'm <b>pacing my season</b>.</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>What's done is done and what is not done is not done</b></span>. Adding mileage and or speed now is not going to happen. I have to trust that the mileage I have given to myself is adequate. That the rest I have given myself has repaired me. That the food I have eaten has nourished me. That the extraneous training I do has made me stronger. Regretfully I haven't experienced the entire DV course but perhaps that will be a blessing. I'll study the map some more but hope that the old adage "ignorance is bliss" works on the out and back.<br />
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Without really getting into details about my feelings, my Salomon Flight Crew teammate, Rene Unser of Kelowna's <a href="http://www.pacesportsfitness.com/">PACE Sports Fitness</a>, picked up on my stress about this and nailed it when she said:<br />
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<span data-measureme="1" style="font-size: small;"><span class="null">"<i>Howdy! It's normal to feel
that way but Don't underestimate yourself my friend;).
If Squamish is your A race then just know what's important for you to
get out of this experience and stick to it. Running a successful race
has more components to it than speed. Someone can run fast but not
finish etc...
So just run your own rhythm and set a steady beat for the first half.
Then see from there. Let your experience and mental super powers drive
you home You'll grit your teeth and have a strong finish like you usually do
It's a tough early season ultra and one that will reward you weeks after
the race with a huge bump in fitness. I like to call it "the big
picture"... LOL
Have a good one!!</i>"</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><span data-measureme="1"><span class="null"><span style="font-size: small;">To Rene I say, thanks for taking the over-thinking out of it for me, Coach. I'll "keep a steady beat for the first half...and let my experience and mental super powers drive me home". </span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><span data-measureme="1"><span class="null"><span style="font-size: small;">Over the next three days, while second guessing dumb stuff like what socks to wear or flip flopping on a bag or a hand held, I'll study the map a little. Like I said, I haven't seen much of the course so I don't even know where half is yet to start driving it home.</span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><span data-measureme="1"><span class="null"><span style="font-size: small;">Looking forward to a great day in the rain with rad dudes and dudines (official term). To all those racing, GOOD LUCK and LAUGH LOTS! To all those race directing, marshalling, cutting up food, marking the course, checking racers in, THANK YOU! </span> </span></span></span></div>
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<br />Tom Craikhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12788359983827033311noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8183387786490322671.post-76054274058131994342014-03-09T21:27:00.002-07:002014-03-09T21:52:16.879-07:00Dirty Duo 2014: A Benchmark in March<div style="text-align: justify;">
Another year gone by and another great day at <a href="http://www.mountainmadness.ca/">Mountain Madness</a>'s <a href="http://www.dirtyduo.com/">Dirty Duo.</a> The conditions were exactly what should be expected in March 'round here: pissing wet but mostly warm if you're on the move. As usual, the North Shore biking, running and volunteering community came out to laugh, hurt and be generally friendly all day long. We have an unbelievable community here on the shore and it can't be said enough that I am grateful to be part of it. Thanks to everyone for their part in yesterday.</div>
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March is early in my calendar and so is my first larger race this year, Diez Vista. For me, Dirty Duo was an excellent place to set out and see where my body is at and to see what needs to be tuned up. What gears do I have? (Or not have) Where am I hurting? Is my nutrition and hydration plan good? In general, Dirty Duo was a check up prior to <a href="http://diezvista50.ca/DV50/Welcome.html">Diez Vista </a>in about four weeks. </div>
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I was nervous to race in the days leading up to Dirty Duo. I hadn't raced a shorter race like this since September, nearly seven months prior. I had no idea if my training was working and so I was happy when I found that my base-building phase hadn't left me completely speedless. That's not to say I had all the speed I wanted, just to say I wasn't any slower as a result of running mostly slow and long. I don't think my base has ever been this strong at this time of year and likely because I've been able to maintain 50 to 60 mile weeks for the past six weeks. It's been tough to work in that mileage on top of an already busy calendar but I realize the payoff today, the day after the race, as I am completely pain free and ready to get out and run again. I ran smooth throughout the race without a single low but the kick I had over the last two kilometers was phenomenal. After 23-ish kilometers, I was able to get things up on the next step, get out ahead of an amazing competitor, Jonathan Gormick, and lead into the finish. To boot, I wasn't doubled over at the finish looking for a place to spew. A quick hand shake with my partner, Dylan Wolsky, who went away quickly, and I was fine. A hug from my wife and daughter, some hot chocolate and lasagna and life was good. </div>
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Again, I feel fantastic but it is clear that I don't have a top gear that I can maintain, especially on the climbs. Oldbuck and Homestead, both of which are completely runnable, were a slog. I was able to run them both but with no juice at all. I climbed like a tractor not a WRX. The descents don't concern me whatsoever, but it's time to add in some faster running. Intervals? I don't know. I have some ideas but nothing I feel like sharing. </div>
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I'll keep with the higher volumes as it seems to work in terms of recovery and overall sustainability and running economy. It's not realistic to build in too much speed before Diez Vista but I'll definitely get things underway and hope to see some benefits later in the year for Sun Mountain, Knee Knacker and Squamish 50(km).</div>
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To wrap up, I'm thrilled to have been on the winning team of the Dirty Duo men's relay for the fourth year in a row. I've been incredibly fortunate to have had the absolute best riders from anywhere on my team. The first year I raced with Kim Steed as he lost his teammate to injury. The following year Monika Marx introduced me to the <a href="http://thenomads.ca/">Nomads</a> and I raced with Arthur Gaillot, his teammate Chris Johnston, the following year, and now Dylan Wolsky. A special thank you to Monika <a href="http://marxconditioning.ca/">Marx</a> for keeping me strong to prevent injury and from the onset of the aging process. <br />
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<b><span style="font-size: x-large;">Salomon's Advanced Skin Belt.</span></b> It fit tight against my hips, waist and low back so it wasn't noticable and it easily carried two 8oz. soft flasks of water as well as two gels up front. In these shorter efforts, it seems this was plenty to get me through the run and helped me avoid carrying handheld bottles (my preference to have empty hands). I wore it over my Exo Tech Tee, which I wear as a base layer and under my Trail Runner Long Sleeve. </div>
Tom Craikhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12788359983827033311noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8183387786490322671.post-51774441507604447222013-11-26T20:21:00.001-08:002013-11-26T20:21:53.798-08:00What's a Community?<div style="text-align: justify;">
A few Tweets, several emails and some coercive text messages and the North Shore trail running community came out of there burrows and bungalows to beat the Hares up <span style="font-size: large;"><b>BCMC</b></span>, this past Sunday.</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Vancouver trail running community</b></span>, you are one of a kind. How many other groups of people can you think of that would come out to a lung burning, heart testing, beating of an event under total self-motivation and call it a good time? Not too many, I'd say. </div>
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Congratulations and thank you to everyone who made it out on Sunday morning. It wasn't an actual race but the desire to maintain position was enough to surge a good number of you to setting a BCMC personal best. </div>
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Although the event was done under the guise of my 40th birthday, I'm sincerely thrilled to have had the community together atop Grouse under blue skies and some balmy temperatures. It's always great to laugh, breath hard and drink coffee with good community.</div>
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Until next time...</div>
Tom Craikhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12788359983827033311noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8183387786490322671.post-41990531800084921652013-11-23T19:37:00.004-08:002013-11-23T19:37:52.364-08:00Updated List: Hounds and Hares BCMC<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;"><tbody>
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Of course the offer to join Sunday mornings Hounds & Hares
BCMC is still open, but to enter now is kinda' cheap because you've had a
chance to look at the times your adversaries have called in. If you
decide you'd like to join us, choose an honest time and start so that
you finish at 10:00am.<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>Hounds & Hares <a href="http://www.vancouvertrails.com/trails/bcmc-trail/">BCMC</a></b></span></div>
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There
are only two things certain in this thing, the place you leave in and
the time you leave at. Once you're heart is pounding and you're
climbing, it's up to you to keep your spot and arrive on time.</div>
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If
each participant has indicated an accurate and honest time, everyone
should be arriving at the top by 10:00 am. This means the real push to
maintain your place will happen in the last 200 to 300 meters. </div>
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A few <span style="font-size: large;"><b>tips and reminders</b></span>:</div>
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<li><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>Start</b></span> is just south of the Grouse Grind gate.</li>
<li><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>Finish</b></span> is atop Grouse just below the chalet after you step over the yellow rope</li>
<li>It's F'n <b>cold</b> so bring something warm to wear up top and for the <span style="font-size: large;"><b>download</b></span></li>
<li>Bring $10 for the download and a few bucks for java<b><br /></b></li>
<li>It's <span style="font-size: large;"><b>icy</b></span> in the middle of the trail after the 3/4 mark. Walk in the soft pack on the sides. If it's shiny, it's slippery.</li>
<li>BCMC is a public trail so please be super respectful of others. Say
hello and hope they don't stab you. People traveling downhill should
give you the right of way coming up but may not. Smile and keep moving.</li>
<li>The trail splits after it starts to flatten up top. </li>
<li>Stay to the left and follow the two types of markers: </li>
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<li>a white reflective diamond that says BCMC or </li>
<li>a reflective orange plate that has BCMC felted onto it. </li>
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There is obviously no obligation to show up but it would be nice to let somebody know so we aren't waiting for you. </div>
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I'll
likely be freezing my ass off in the parking lot at the start area
about 8:45 to see people off. You'll notice I'm hanging onto my
thirties and aiming to climb in 39 minutes. It's all I got now, baby!<br />
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: Times; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Name</span></b><span style="font-family: Times; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";"></span></div>
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<div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .1pt; margin-left: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: .1pt; mso-para-margin-bottom: .01gd; mso-para-margin-left: 0cm; mso-para-margin-right: 0cm; mso-para-margin-top: .01gd; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Times; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";">8:15</span></div>
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<div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .1pt; margin-left: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: .1pt; mso-para-margin-bottom: .01gd; mso-para-margin-left: 0cm; mso-para-margin-right: 0cm; mso-para-margin-top: .01gd; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Times; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";">1:45</span></div>
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<div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .1pt; margin-left: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: .1pt; mso-para-margin-bottom: .01gd; mso-para-margin-left: 0cm; mso-para-margin-right: 0cm; mso-para-margin-top: .01gd; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Times; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Brandi</span></div>
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<div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .1pt; margin-left: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: .1pt; mso-para-margin-bottom: .01gd; mso-para-margin-left: 0cm; mso-para-margin-right: 0cm; mso-para-margin-top: .01gd; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Times; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";">8:30</span></div>
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<div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .1pt; margin-left: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: .1pt; mso-para-margin-bottom: .01gd; mso-para-margin-left: 0cm; mso-para-margin-right: 0cm; mso-para-margin-top: .01gd; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Times; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";">1:30</span></div>
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<div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .1pt; margin-left: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: .1pt; mso-para-margin-bottom: .01gd; mso-para-margin-left: 0cm; mso-para-margin-right: 0cm; mso-para-margin-top: .01gd; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Times; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Linda
B.</span></div>
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<div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .1pt; margin-left: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: .1pt; mso-para-margin-bottom: .01gd; mso-para-margin-left: 0cm; mso-para-margin-right: 0cm; mso-para-margin-top: .01gd; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Times; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";">8:50</span></div>
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<div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .1pt; margin-left: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: .1pt; mso-para-margin-bottom: .01gd; mso-para-margin-left: 0cm; mso-para-margin-right: 0cm; mso-para-margin-top: .01gd; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Times; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";">1:10</span></div>
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<div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .1pt; margin-left: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: .1pt; mso-para-margin-bottom: .01gd; mso-para-margin-left: 0cm; mso-para-margin-right: 0cm; mso-para-margin-top: .01gd; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Times; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Jen
Closs</span></div>
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<div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .1pt; margin-left: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: .1pt; mso-para-margin-bottom: .01gd; mso-para-margin-left: 0cm; mso-para-margin-right: 0cm; mso-para-margin-top: .01gd; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Times; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";">9:00</span></div>
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<div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .1pt; margin-left: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: .1pt; mso-para-margin-bottom: .01gd; mso-para-margin-left: 0cm; mso-para-margin-right: 0cm; mso-para-margin-top: .01gd; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Times; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";">1:00</span></div>
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<div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .1pt; margin-left: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: .1pt; mso-para-margin-bottom: .01gd; mso-para-margin-left: 0cm; mso-para-margin-right: 0cm; mso-para-margin-top: .01gd; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Times; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Jackie
M.</span></div>
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<td style="border-top: none; border: solid black 1.0pt; mso-border-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .5pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 63.25pt;" width="63">
<div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .1pt; margin-left: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: .1pt; mso-para-margin-bottom: .01gd; mso-para-margin-left: 0cm; mso-para-margin-right: 0cm; mso-para-margin-top: .01gd; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Times; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";">9:00</span></div>
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<div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .1pt; margin-left: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: .1pt; mso-para-margin-bottom: .01gd; mso-para-margin-left: 0cm; mso-para-margin-right: 0cm; mso-para-margin-top: .01gd; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Times; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";">1:00</span></div>
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<td style="border-bottom: solid black 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid black 1.0pt; border-top: none; mso-border-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .5pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 119.9pt;" width="120">
<div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .1pt; margin-left: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: .1pt; mso-para-margin-bottom: .01gd; mso-para-margin-left: 0cm; mso-para-margin-right: 0cm; mso-para-margin-top: .01gd; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Times; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Ken
and Crew</span></div>
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<div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .1pt; margin-left: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: .1pt; mso-para-margin-bottom: .01gd; mso-para-margin-left: 0cm; mso-para-margin-right: 0cm; mso-para-margin-top: .01gd; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Times; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";">9:00</span></div>
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<td style="border-bottom: solid black 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid black 1.0pt; border-top: none; mso-border-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .5pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 63.25pt;" width="63">
<div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .1pt; margin-left: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: .1pt; mso-para-margin-bottom: .01gd; mso-para-margin-left: 0cm; mso-para-margin-right: 0cm; mso-para-margin-top: .01gd; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Times; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";">1:00</span></div>
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<td style="border-bottom: solid black 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid black 1.0pt; border-top: none; mso-border-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .5pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 119.9pt;" width="120">
<div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .1pt; margin-left: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: .1pt; mso-para-margin-bottom: .01gd; mso-para-margin-left: 0cm; mso-para-margin-right: 0cm; mso-para-margin-top: .01gd; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Times; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Katie
D.</span></div>
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<tr style="mso-yfti-irow: 7;">
<td style="border-top: none; border: solid black 1.0pt; mso-border-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .5pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 63.25pt;" width="63">
<div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .1pt; margin-left: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: .1pt; mso-para-margin-bottom: .01gd; mso-para-margin-left: 0cm; mso-para-margin-right: 0cm; mso-para-margin-top: .01gd; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Times; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";">9:00</span></div>
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<td style="border-bottom: solid black 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid black 1.0pt; border-top: none; mso-border-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .5pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 63.25pt;" width="63">
<div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .1pt; margin-left: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: .1pt; mso-para-margin-bottom: .01gd; mso-para-margin-left: 0cm; mso-para-margin-right: 0cm; mso-para-margin-top: .01gd; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Times; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";">1:00</span></div>
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<td style="border-bottom: solid black 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid black 1.0pt; border-top: none; mso-border-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .5pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 119.9pt;" width="120">
<div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .1pt; margin-left: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: .1pt; mso-para-margin-bottom: .01gd; mso-para-margin-left: 0cm; mso-para-margin-right: 0cm; mso-para-margin-top: .01gd; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Times; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Andy
Aitch</span></div>
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<tr style="mso-yfti-irow: 8;">
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<div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .1pt; margin-left: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: .1pt; mso-para-margin-bottom: .01gd; mso-para-margin-left: 0cm; mso-para-margin-right: 0cm; mso-para-margin-top: .01gd; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Times; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";">9:03</span></div>
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<td style="border-bottom: solid black 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid black 1.0pt; border-top: none; mso-border-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .5pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 63.25pt;" width="63">
<div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .1pt; margin-left: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: .1pt; mso-para-margin-bottom: .01gd; mso-para-margin-left: 0cm; mso-para-margin-right: 0cm; mso-para-margin-top: .01gd; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Times; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";">:57</span></div>
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<td style="border-bottom: solid black 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid black 1.0pt; border-top: none; mso-border-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .5pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 119.9pt;" width="120">
<div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .1pt; margin-left: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: .1pt; mso-para-margin-bottom: .01gd; mso-para-margin-left: 0cm; mso-para-margin-right: 0cm; mso-para-margin-top: .01gd; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Times; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Julie
M.</span></div>
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<tr style="mso-yfti-irow: 9;">
<td style="border-top: none; border: solid black 1.0pt; mso-border-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .5pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 63.25pt;" width="63">
<div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .1pt; margin-left: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: .1pt; mso-para-margin-bottom: .01gd; mso-para-margin-left: 0cm; mso-para-margin-right: 0cm; mso-para-margin-top: .01gd; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Times; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";">9:04</span></div>
</td>
<td style="border-bottom: solid black 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid black 1.0pt; border-top: none; mso-border-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .5pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 63.25pt;" width="63">
<div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .1pt; margin-left: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: .1pt; mso-para-margin-bottom: .01gd; mso-para-margin-left: 0cm; mso-para-margin-right: 0cm; mso-para-margin-top: .01gd; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Times; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";">:56</span></div>
</td>
<td style="border-bottom: solid black 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid black 1.0pt; border-top: none; mso-border-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .5pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 119.9pt;" width="120">
<div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .1pt; margin-left: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: .1pt; mso-para-margin-bottom: .01gd; mso-para-margin-left: 0cm; mso-para-margin-right: 0cm; mso-para-margin-top: .01gd; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Times; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Josh
B.</span></div>
</td>
</tr>
<tr style="mso-yfti-irow: 10;">
<td style="border-top: none; border: solid black 1.0pt; mso-border-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .5pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 63.25pt;" width="63">
<div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .1pt; margin-left: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: .1pt; mso-para-margin-bottom: .01gd; mso-para-margin-left: 0cm; mso-para-margin-right: 0cm; mso-para-margin-top: .01gd; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Times; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";">9:05</span></div>
</td>
<td style="border-bottom: solid black 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid black 1.0pt; border-top: none; mso-border-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .5pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 63.25pt;" width="63">
<div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .1pt; margin-left: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: .1pt; mso-para-margin-bottom: .01gd; mso-para-margin-left: 0cm; mso-para-margin-right: 0cm; mso-para-margin-top: .01gd; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Times; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";">:55</span></div>
</td>
<td style="border-bottom: solid black 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid black 1.0pt; border-top: none; mso-border-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .5pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 119.9pt;" width="120">
<div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .1pt; margin-left: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: .1pt; mso-para-margin-bottom: .01gd; mso-para-margin-left: 0cm; mso-para-margin-right: 0cm; mso-para-margin-top: .01gd; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Times; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";">James
M.</span></div>
</td>
</tr>
<tr style="mso-yfti-irow: 11;">
<td style="border-top: none; border: solid black 1.0pt; mso-border-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .5pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 63.25pt;" width="63">
<div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .1pt; margin-left: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: .1pt; mso-para-margin-bottom: .01gd; mso-para-margin-left: 0cm; mso-para-margin-right: 0cm; mso-para-margin-top: .01gd; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Times; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";">9:05</span></div>
</td>
<td style="border-bottom: solid black 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid black 1.0pt; border-top: none; mso-border-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .5pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 63.25pt;" width="63">
<div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .1pt; margin-left: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: .1pt; mso-para-margin-bottom: .01gd; mso-para-margin-left: 0cm; mso-para-margin-right: 0cm; mso-para-margin-top: .01gd; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Times; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";">:55</span></div>
</td>
<td style="border-bottom: solid black 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid black 1.0pt; border-top: none; mso-border-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .5pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 119.9pt;" width="120">
<div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .1pt; margin-left: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: .1pt; mso-para-margin-bottom: .01gd; mso-para-margin-left: 0cm; mso-para-margin-right: 0cm; mso-para-margin-top: .01gd; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Times; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Warren</span></div>
</td>
</tr>
<tr style="mso-yfti-irow: 12;">
<td style="border-top: none; border: solid black 1.0pt; mso-border-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .5pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 63.25pt;" width="63">
<div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .1pt; margin-left: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: .1pt; mso-para-margin-bottom: .01gd; mso-para-margin-left: 0cm; mso-para-margin-right: 0cm; mso-para-margin-top: .01gd; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Times; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";">9:05</span></div>
</td>
<td style="border-bottom: solid black 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid black 1.0pt; border-top: none; mso-border-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .5pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 63.25pt;" width="63">
<div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .1pt; margin-left: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: .1pt; mso-para-margin-bottom: .01gd; mso-para-margin-left: 0cm; mso-para-margin-right: 0cm; mso-para-margin-top: .01gd; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Times; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";">:55</span></div>
</td>
<td style="border-bottom: solid black 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid black 1.0pt; border-top: none; mso-border-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .5pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 119.9pt;" width="120">
<div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .1pt; margin-left: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: .1pt; mso-para-margin-bottom: .01gd; mso-para-margin-left: 0cm; mso-para-margin-right: 0cm; mso-para-margin-top: .01gd; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Times; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Lara</span></div>
</td>
</tr>
<tr style="mso-yfti-irow: 13;">
<td style="border-top: none; border: solid black 1.0pt; mso-border-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .5pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 63.25pt;" width="63">
<div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .1pt; margin-left: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: .1pt; mso-para-margin-bottom: .01gd; mso-para-margin-left: 0cm; mso-para-margin-right: 0cm; mso-para-margin-top: .01gd; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Times; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";">9:06</span></div>
</td>
<td style="border-bottom: solid black 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid black 1.0pt; border-top: none; mso-border-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .5pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 63.25pt;" width="63">
<div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .1pt; margin-left: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: .1pt; mso-para-margin-bottom: .01gd; mso-para-margin-left: 0cm; mso-para-margin-right: 0cm; mso-para-margin-top: .01gd; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Times; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";">:54</span></div>
</td>
<td style="border-bottom: solid black 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid black 1.0pt; border-top: none; mso-border-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .5pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 119.9pt;" width="120">
<div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .1pt; margin-left: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: .1pt; mso-para-margin-bottom: .01gd; mso-para-margin-left: 0cm; mso-para-margin-right: 0cm; mso-para-margin-top: .01gd; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Times; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Pam
S.</span></div>
</td>
</tr>
<tr style="mso-yfti-irow: 14;">
<td style="border-top: none; border: solid black 1.0pt; mso-border-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .5pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 63.25pt;" width="63">
<div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .1pt; margin-left: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: .1pt; mso-para-margin-bottom: .01gd; mso-para-margin-left: 0cm; mso-para-margin-right: 0cm; mso-para-margin-top: .01gd; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Times; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";">9:07</span></div>
</td>
<td style="border-bottom: solid black 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid black 1.0pt; border-top: none; mso-border-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .5pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 63.25pt;" width="63">
<div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .1pt; margin-left: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: .1pt; mso-para-margin-bottom: .01gd; mso-para-margin-left: 0cm; mso-para-margin-right: 0cm; mso-para-margin-top: .01gd; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Times; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";">:53</span></div>
</td>
<td style="border-bottom: solid black 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid black 1.0pt; border-top: none; mso-border-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .5pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 119.9pt;" width="120">
<div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .1pt; margin-left: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: .1pt; mso-para-margin-bottom: .01gd; mso-para-margin-left: 0cm; mso-para-margin-right: 0cm; mso-para-margin-top: .01gd; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Times; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Linda
L.</span></div>
</td>
</tr>
<tr style="mso-yfti-irow: 15;">
<td style="border-top: none; border: solid black 1.0pt; mso-border-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .5pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 63.25pt;" width="63">
<div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .1pt; margin-left: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: .1pt; mso-para-margin-bottom: .01gd; mso-para-margin-left: 0cm; mso-para-margin-right: 0cm; mso-para-margin-top: .01gd; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Times; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";">9:09</span></div>
</td>
<td style="border-bottom: solid black 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid black 1.0pt; border-top: none; mso-border-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .5pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 63.25pt;" width="63">
<div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .1pt; margin-left: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: .1pt; mso-para-margin-bottom: .01gd; mso-para-margin-left: 0cm; mso-para-margin-right: 0cm; mso-para-margin-top: .01gd; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Times; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";">:51</span></div>
</td>
<td style="border-bottom: solid black 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid black 1.0pt; border-top: none; mso-border-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .5pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 119.9pt;" width="120">
<div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .1pt; margin-left: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: .1pt; mso-para-margin-bottom: .01gd; mso-para-margin-left: 0cm; mso-para-margin-right: 0cm; mso-para-margin-top: .01gd; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Times; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Scott
W.</span></div>
</td>
</tr>
<tr style="mso-yfti-irow: 16;">
<td style="border-top: none; border: solid black 1.0pt; mso-border-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .5pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 63.25pt;" width="63">
<div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .1pt; margin-left: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: .1pt; mso-para-margin-bottom: .01gd; mso-para-margin-left: 0cm; mso-para-margin-right: 0cm; mso-para-margin-top: .01gd; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Times; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";">9:10</span></div>
</td>
<td style="border-bottom: solid black 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid black 1.0pt; border-top: none; mso-border-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .5pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 63.25pt;" width="63">
<div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .1pt; margin-left: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: .1pt; mso-para-margin-bottom: .01gd; mso-para-margin-left: 0cm; mso-para-margin-right: 0cm; mso-para-margin-top: .01gd; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Times; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";">:50</span></div>
</td>
<td style="border-bottom: solid black 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid black 1.0pt; border-top: none; mso-border-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .5pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 119.9pt;" width="120">
<div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .1pt; margin-left: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: .1pt; mso-para-margin-bottom: .01gd; mso-para-margin-left: 0cm; mso-para-margin-right: 0cm; mso-para-margin-top: .01gd; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Times; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Solana</span></div>
</td>
</tr>
<tr style="mso-yfti-irow: 17;">
<td style="border-top: none; border: solid black 1.0pt; mso-border-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .5pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 63.25pt;" width="63">
<div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .1pt; margin-left: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: .1pt; mso-para-margin-bottom: .01gd; mso-para-margin-left: 0cm; mso-para-margin-right: 0cm; mso-para-margin-top: .01gd; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Times; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";">9:10</span></div>
</td>
<td style="border-bottom: solid black 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid black 1.0pt; border-top: none; mso-border-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .5pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 63.25pt;" width="63">
<div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .1pt; margin-left: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: .1pt; mso-para-margin-bottom: .01gd; mso-para-margin-left: 0cm; mso-para-margin-right: 0cm; mso-para-margin-top: .01gd; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Times; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";">:50</span></div>
</td>
<td style="border-bottom: solid black 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid black 1.0pt; border-top: none; mso-border-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .5pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 119.9pt;" width="120">
<div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .1pt; margin-left: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: .1pt; mso-para-margin-bottom: .01gd; mso-para-margin-left: 0cm; mso-para-margin-right: 0cm; mso-para-margin-top: .01gd; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Times; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Eamonn</span></div>
</td>
</tr>
<tr style="mso-yfti-irow: 18;">
<td style="border-top: none; border: solid black 1.0pt; mso-border-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .5pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 63.25pt;" width="63">
<div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .1pt; margin-left: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: .1pt; mso-para-margin-bottom: .01gd; mso-para-margin-left: 0cm; mso-para-margin-right: 0cm; mso-para-margin-top: .01gd; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Times; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";">9:10</span></div>
</td>
<td style="border-bottom: solid black 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid black 1.0pt; border-top: none; mso-border-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .5pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 63.25pt;" width="63">
<div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .1pt; margin-left: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: .1pt; mso-para-margin-bottom: .01gd; mso-para-margin-left: 0cm; mso-para-margin-right: 0cm; mso-para-margin-top: .01gd; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Times; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";">:50</span></div>
</td>
<td style="border-bottom: solid black 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid black 1.0pt; border-top: none; mso-border-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .5pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 119.9pt;" width="120">
<div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .1pt; margin-left: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: .1pt; mso-para-margin-bottom: .01gd; mso-para-margin-left: 0cm; mso-para-margin-right: 0cm; mso-para-margin-top: .01gd; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Times; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Melissa
M.</span></div>
</td>
</tr>
<tr style="mso-yfti-irow: 19;">
<td style="border-top: none; border: solid black 1.0pt; mso-border-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .5pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 63.25pt;" width="63">
<div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .1pt; margin-left: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: .1pt; mso-para-margin-bottom: .01gd; mso-para-margin-left: 0cm; mso-para-margin-right: 0cm; mso-para-margin-top: .01gd; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Times; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";">9:10</span></div>
</td>
<td style="border-bottom: solid black 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid black 1.0pt; border-top: none; mso-border-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .5pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 63.25pt;" width="63">
<div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .1pt; margin-left: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: .1pt; mso-para-margin-bottom: .01gd; mso-para-margin-left: 0cm; mso-para-margin-right: 0cm; mso-para-margin-top: .01gd; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Times; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";">:50</span></div>
</td>
<td style="border-bottom: solid black 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid black 1.0pt; border-top: none; mso-border-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .5pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 119.9pt;" width="120">
<div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .1pt; margin-left: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: .1pt; mso-para-margin-bottom: .01gd; mso-para-margin-left: 0cm; mso-para-margin-right: 0cm; mso-para-margin-top: .01gd; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Times; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Nathan
V.</span></div>
</td>
</tr>
<tr style="mso-yfti-irow: 20;">
<td style="border-top: none; border: solid black 1.0pt; mso-border-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .5pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 63.25pt;" width="63">
<div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .1pt; margin-left: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: .1pt; mso-para-margin-bottom: .01gd; mso-para-margin-left: 0cm; mso-para-margin-right: 0cm; mso-para-margin-top: .01gd; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Times; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";">9:10</span></div>
</td>
<td style="border-bottom: solid black 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid black 1.0pt; border-top: none; mso-border-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .5pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 63.25pt;" width="63">
<div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .1pt; margin-left: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: .1pt; mso-para-margin-bottom: .01gd; mso-para-margin-left: 0cm; mso-para-margin-right: 0cm; mso-para-margin-top: .01gd; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Times; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";">:50</span></div>
</td>
<td style="border-bottom: solid black 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid black 1.0pt; border-top: none; mso-border-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .5pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 119.9pt;" width="120">
<div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .1pt; margin-left: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: .1pt; mso-para-margin-bottom: .01gd; mso-para-margin-left: 0cm; mso-para-margin-right: 0cm; mso-para-margin-top: .01gd; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Times; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Hilary
M.</span></div>
</td>
</tr>
<tr style="mso-yfti-irow: 21;">
<td style="border-top: none; border: solid black 1.0pt; mso-border-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .5pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 63.25pt;" width="63">
<div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .1pt; margin-left: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: .1pt; mso-para-margin-bottom: .01gd; mso-para-margin-left: 0cm; mso-para-margin-right: 0cm; mso-para-margin-top: .01gd; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Times; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";">9:10</span></div>
</td>
<td style="border-bottom: solid black 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid black 1.0pt; border-top: none; mso-border-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .5pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 63.25pt;" width="63">
<div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .1pt; margin-left: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: .1pt; mso-para-margin-bottom: .01gd; mso-para-margin-left: 0cm; mso-para-margin-right: 0cm; mso-para-margin-top: .01gd; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Times; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";">:50</span></div>
</td>
<td style="border-bottom: solid black 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid black 1.0pt; border-top: none; mso-border-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .5pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 119.9pt;" width="120">
<div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .1pt; margin-left: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: .1pt; mso-para-margin-bottom: .01gd; mso-para-margin-left: 0cm; mso-para-margin-right: 0cm; mso-para-margin-top: .01gd; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Times; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Kevin
L.</span></div>
</td>
</tr>
<tr style="mso-yfti-irow: 22;">
<td style="border-top: none; border: solid black 1.0pt; mso-border-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .5pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 63.25pt;" width="63">
<div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .1pt; margin-left: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: .1pt; mso-para-margin-bottom: .01gd; mso-para-margin-left: 0cm; mso-para-margin-right: 0cm; mso-para-margin-top: .01gd; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Times; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";">9:11:30</span></div>
</td>
<td style="border-bottom: solid black 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid black 1.0pt; border-top: none; mso-border-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .5pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 63.25pt;" width="63">
<div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .1pt; margin-left: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: .1pt; mso-para-margin-bottom: .01gd; mso-para-margin-left: 0cm; mso-para-margin-right: 0cm; mso-para-margin-top: .01gd; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Times; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";">48:30</span></div>
</td>
<td style="border-bottom: solid black 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid black 1.0pt; border-top: none; mso-border-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .5pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 119.9pt;" width="120">
<div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .1pt; margin-left: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: .1pt; mso-para-margin-bottom: .01gd; mso-para-margin-left: 0cm; mso-para-margin-right: 0cm; mso-para-margin-top: .01gd; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Times; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Darby
Kai</span></div>
</td>
</tr>
<tr style="mso-yfti-irow: 23;">
<td style="border-top: none; border: solid black 1.0pt; mso-border-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .5pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 63.25pt;" width="63">
<div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .1pt; margin-left: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: .1pt; mso-para-margin-bottom: .01gd; mso-para-margin-left: 0cm; mso-para-margin-right: 0cm; mso-para-margin-top: .01gd; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Times; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";">9:12</span></div>
</td>
<td style="border-bottom: solid black 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid black 1.0pt; border-top: none; mso-border-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .5pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 63.25pt;" width="63">
<div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .1pt; margin-left: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: .1pt; mso-para-margin-bottom: .01gd; mso-para-margin-left: 0cm; mso-para-margin-right: 0cm; mso-para-margin-top: .01gd; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Times; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";">:48</span></div>
</td>
<td style="border-bottom: solid black 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid black 1.0pt; border-top: none; mso-border-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .5pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 119.9pt;" width="120">
<div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .1pt; margin-left: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: .1pt; mso-para-margin-bottom: .01gd; mso-para-margin-left: 0cm; mso-para-margin-right: 0cm; mso-para-margin-top: .01gd; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Times; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Kate
M.</span></div>
</td>
</tr>
<tr style="mso-yfti-irow: 24;">
<td style="border-top: none; border: solid black 1.0pt; mso-border-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .5pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 63.25pt;" width="63">
<div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .1pt; margin-left: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: .1pt; mso-para-margin-bottom: .01gd; mso-para-margin-left: 0cm; mso-para-margin-right: 0cm; mso-para-margin-top: .01gd; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Times; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";">9:12</span></div>
</td>
<td style="border-bottom: solid black 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid black 1.0pt; border-top: none; mso-border-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .5pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 63.25pt;" width="63">
<div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .1pt; margin-left: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: .1pt; mso-para-margin-bottom: .01gd; mso-para-margin-left: 0cm; mso-para-margin-right: 0cm; mso-para-margin-top: .01gd; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Times; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";">:48</span></div>
</td>
<td style="border-bottom: solid black 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid black 1.0pt; border-top: none; mso-border-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .5pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 119.9pt;" width="120">
<div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .1pt; margin-left: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: .1pt; mso-para-margin-bottom: .01gd; mso-para-margin-left: 0cm; mso-para-margin-right: 0cm; mso-para-margin-top: .01gd; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Times; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Nicola
G.</span></div>
</td>
</tr>
<tr style="mso-yfti-irow: 25;">
<td style="border-top: none; border: solid black 1.0pt; mso-border-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .5pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 63.25pt;" width="63">
<div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .1pt; margin-left: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: .1pt; mso-para-margin-bottom: .01gd; mso-para-margin-left: 0cm; mso-para-margin-right: 0cm; mso-para-margin-top: .01gd; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Times; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";">9:13:</span></div>
</td>
<td style="border-bottom: solid black 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid black 1.0pt; border-top: none; mso-border-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .5pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 63.25pt;" width="63">
<div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .1pt; margin-left: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: .1pt; mso-para-margin-bottom: .01gd; mso-para-margin-left: 0cm; mso-para-margin-right: 0cm; mso-para-margin-top: .01gd; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Times; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";">:47</span></div>
</td>
<td style="border-bottom: solid black 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid black 1.0pt; border-top: none; mso-border-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .5pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 119.9pt;" width="120">
<div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .1pt; margin-left: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: .1pt; mso-para-margin-bottom: .01gd; mso-para-margin-left: 0cm; mso-para-margin-right: 0cm; mso-para-margin-top: .01gd; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Times; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Gemma
Slaughter</span></div>
</td>
</tr>
<tr style="mso-yfti-irow: 26;">
<td style="border-top: none; border: solid black 1.0pt; mso-border-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .5pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 63.25pt;" width="63">
<div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .1pt; margin-left: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: .1pt; mso-para-margin-bottom: .01gd; mso-para-margin-left: 0cm; mso-para-margin-right: 0cm; mso-para-margin-top: .01gd; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Times; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";">9:14</span></div>
</td>
<td style="border-bottom: solid black 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid black 1.0pt; border-top: none; mso-border-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .5pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 63.25pt;" width="63">
<div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .1pt; margin-left: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: .1pt; mso-para-margin-bottom: .01gd; mso-para-margin-left: 0cm; mso-para-margin-right: 0cm; mso-para-margin-top: .01gd; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Times; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";">:46</span></div>
</td>
<td style="border-bottom: solid black 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid black 1.0pt; border-top: none; mso-border-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .5pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 119.9pt;" width="120">
<div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .1pt; margin-left: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: .1pt; mso-para-margin-bottom: .01gd; mso-para-margin-left: 0cm; mso-para-margin-right: 0cm; mso-para-margin-top: .01gd; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Times; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Duncan</span></div>
</td>
</tr>
<tr style="mso-yfti-irow: 27;">
<td style="border-top: none; border: solid black 1.0pt; mso-border-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .5pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 63.25pt;" width="63">
<div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .1pt; margin-left: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: .1pt; mso-para-margin-bottom: .01gd; mso-para-margin-left: 0cm; mso-para-margin-right: 0cm; mso-para-margin-top: .01gd; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Times; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";">9:14:30</span></div>
</td>
<td style="border-bottom: solid black 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid black 1.0pt; border-top: none; mso-border-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .5pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 63.25pt;" width="63">
<div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .1pt; margin-left: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: .1pt; mso-para-margin-bottom: .01gd; mso-para-margin-left: 0cm; mso-para-margin-right: 0cm; mso-para-margin-top: .01gd; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Times; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";">:46:30</span></div>
</td>
<td style="border-bottom: solid black 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid black 1.0pt; border-top: none; mso-border-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .5pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 119.9pt;" width="120">
<div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .1pt; margin-left: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: .1pt; mso-para-margin-bottom: .01gd; mso-para-margin-left: 0cm; mso-para-margin-right: 0cm; mso-para-margin-top: .01gd; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Times; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Chloe
G.</span></div>
</td>
</tr>
<tr style="mso-yfti-irow: 28;">
<td style="border-top: none; border: solid black 1.0pt; mso-border-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .5pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 63.25pt;" width="63">
<div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .1pt; margin-left: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: .1pt; mso-para-margin-bottom: .01gd; mso-para-margin-left: 0cm; mso-para-margin-right: 0cm; mso-para-margin-top: .01gd; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Times; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";">9:15</span></div>
</td>
<td style="border-bottom: solid black 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid black 1.0pt; border-top: none; mso-border-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .5pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 63.25pt;" width="63">
<div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .1pt; margin-left: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: .1pt; mso-para-margin-bottom: .01gd; mso-para-margin-left: 0cm; mso-para-margin-right: 0cm; mso-para-margin-top: .01gd; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Times; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";">:45</span></div>
</td>
<td style="border-bottom: solid black 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid black 1.0pt; border-top: none; mso-border-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .5pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 119.9pt;" width="120">
<div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .1pt; margin-left: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: .1pt; mso-para-margin-bottom: .01gd; mso-para-margin-left: 0cm; mso-para-margin-right: 0cm; mso-para-margin-top: .01gd; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Times; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Adam
W.</span></div>
</td>
</tr>
<tr style="mso-yfti-irow: 29;">
<td style="border-top: none; border: solid black 1.0pt; mso-border-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .5pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 63.25pt;" width="63">
<div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .1pt; margin-left: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: .1pt; mso-para-margin-bottom: .01gd; mso-para-margin-left: 0cm; mso-para-margin-right: 0cm; mso-para-margin-top: .01gd; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Times; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";">9:15</span></div>
</td>
<td style="border-bottom: solid black 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid black 1.0pt; border-top: none; mso-border-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .5pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 63.25pt;" width="63">
<div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .1pt; margin-left: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: .1pt; mso-para-margin-bottom: .01gd; mso-para-margin-left: 0cm; mso-para-margin-right: 0cm; mso-para-margin-top: .01gd; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Times; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";">:45</span></div>
</td>
<td style="border-bottom: solid black 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid black 1.0pt; border-top: none; mso-border-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .5pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 119.9pt;" width="120">
<div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .1pt; margin-left: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: .1pt; mso-para-margin-bottom: .01gd; mso-para-margin-left: 0cm; mso-para-margin-right: 0cm; mso-para-margin-top: .01gd; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Times; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Shea
M.</span></div>
</td>
</tr>
<tr style="mso-yfti-irow: 30;">
<td style="border-top: none; border: solid black 1.0pt; mso-border-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .5pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 63.25pt;" width="63">
<div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .1pt; margin-left: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: .1pt; mso-para-margin-bottom: .01gd; mso-para-margin-left: 0cm; mso-para-margin-right: 0cm; mso-para-margin-top: .01gd; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Times; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";">9:15:25</span></div>
</td>
<td style="border-bottom: solid black 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid black 1.0pt; border-top: none; mso-border-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .5pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 63.25pt;" width="63">
<div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .1pt; margin-left: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: .1pt; mso-para-margin-bottom: .01gd; mso-para-margin-left: 0cm; mso-para-margin-right: 0cm; mso-para-margin-top: .01gd; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Times; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";">45:35</span></div>
</td>
<td style="border-bottom: solid black 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid black 1.0pt; border-top: none; mso-border-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .5pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 119.9pt;" width="120">
<div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .1pt; margin-left: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: .1pt; mso-para-margin-bottom: .01gd; mso-para-margin-left: 0cm; mso-para-margin-right: 0cm; mso-para-margin-top: .01gd; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Times; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Hikari
N.</span></div>
</td>
</tr>
<tr style="mso-yfti-irow: 31;">
<td style="border-top: none; border: solid black 1.0pt; mso-border-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .5pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 63.25pt;" width="63">
<div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .1pt; margin-left: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: .1pt; mso-para-margin-bottom: .01gd; mso-para-margin-left: 0cm; mso-para-margin-right: 0cm; mso-para-margin-top: .01gd; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Times; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";">9:17</span></div>
</td>
<td style="border-bottom: solid black 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid black 1.0pt; border-top: none; mso-border-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid black .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .5pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 63.25pt;" width="63">
<div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .1pt; margin-left: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: .1pt; mso-para-margin-bottom: .01gd; mso-para-margin-left: 0cm; mso-para-margin-right: 0cm; mso-para-margin-top: .01gd; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Times; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";">:43</span></div>
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Tom Craikhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12788359983827033311noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8183387786490322671.post-52377476144486983402013-11-12T20:59:00.002-08:002013-11-13T17:51:50.454-08:00Hounds & Hares ~ November 24th, 2013<div style="text-align: justify;">
The date is nearing on which I plan to roll into my next decade. I'm cool with this because we all know<span style="font-size: x-large;"><b> 40 </b></span>is the new 30. </div>
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I would love nothing more than to get a bunch of<span style="font-size: large;"><b> cool people (that's you)</b></span> out on the trails and then go sip some seriously murky coffee. </div>
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It's a <span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>Hounds and Hares </b><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paper_Chase_%28game%29">(see Wikipedia)</a></span><b> </b></span>style start from Grouse Mountain's dirt parking lot. The aim is to make it to the top of <b><span style="font-size: large;">BCMC</span></b> without getting passed (or stabbed) by <b>10 am.</b> This means you figure out how long you think it'll take you and start at the appropriate time. The idea is to catch the person (hare) in front of you and not to get caught by those behind you (hounds). If everyone puts in a fair and honest time estimate and starts when they should, nobody should pass or be passed and everyone should arrive at the top right at 10:00 am. Who will be bold enough to claim the position of the lead hare? No one shall know until all time estimates are in.The beauty of it is that you can choose whatever time you like as long as you make it true on game day. </div>
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If you think you can make it, send me your estimated time at tomcraik@hotmail.com. I'll compile all the times, even if there are only three of you, and make the start times public before we begin. This way you know who's chasing you and who you're in pursuit of. <span style="font-size: large;"><b>Please submit your estimate by Friday, November 22nd. </b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>PLEASE FEEL FREE TO SHARE THIS. MORE PEOPLE. MORE FUN! </b></span></div>
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There are <span style="font-size: large;"><b>no prizes</b></span> for passing people. <b><span style="font-size: x-large;">Only pride</span></b>. </div>
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Please don't hesitate to send questions or comments either. </div>
Tom Craikhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12788359983827033311noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8183387786490322671.post-26462814005520829462013-11-05T20:25:00.001-08:002013-11-05T20:25:47.574-08:00Cross Border Clash~ Saturday<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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It's not hugely problematic but the issue of non-standardized classes in cyclocross has me <span style="font-size: large;">confused</span> when it comes to <span style="font-size: large;">registration</span> day. At Mahon and Vanier I registered as <span style="font-size: large;">Citizen</span> Men. In the Cascade Series I registered as Men C for Cross Border Clash and <b><span style="font-size: x-large;">Mens C</span></b> Masters at Silver lake. I will be 40 in less than a month afterall.</div>
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My results are all over the place and I'm not sure if it's time to move up a category. At Vanier I placed <b><span style="font-size: x-large;">9th</span></b>. At Silver Lake I placed <span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>3rd</b></span>. At Mahon I placed <span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>2nd</b></span> and at Cross Border Clash I placed <span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>1st. </b></span></div>
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Cascade Cross Series organizer, Ryan, called us up and divided us up, <b><span style="font-size: x-large;">Canadians</span></b> on the right and Americans on the left. The Americans had won the <span style="font-size: large;"><b>cup</b></span> last year so it<b> </b> gave them an advantage going into the<span style="font-size: x-large;"> first corner</span> as it was a lefty. My wheel was on the line to start and when that blast went off I pinned it. <span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>Redlined</b></span> my heart rate and made sure I was the first rider into that left hand hair pin. It worked. I came out of the hairpin and doubled back on the next hairpin, a righty. That was when I saw the mish mash of bikes and some serious <span style="font-size: large;"><b>congestion</b></span>. It was me and one other rider out front. He sucked off my wheel for quite some time and made me work bloody hard. The true reason I went out hard was yet to come, the <span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>Flyover</b></span>. If multiple bikes go into this thing together the results are another lot of congestion and then carrying your bike up the "stairs". Once over the flyover and through the halfway mark of this 3.2 km course, I started to widen the gap. I shouldered checked several times and
didn't see anyone. Of course my mind had me convinced that someone was
breathing heavy behind me, so I kept my head down and continued to push.
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Of course I'm thrilled with the success I'm having but when is it time to move up a category? This past weekend, as you can see from the results above, I was a good distance ahead of the rest of the pack at the finish. If you think about it, close to two minutes is quite a distance when you're on a bike. I don't want to seem arrogant by moving up a category prematurely. And I definitely don't want to continue racing in a category where I am riding alone. That's true sandbagging. And a bit assholish. </div>
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When I finished the race on Saturday I apologized to race director and told him that I wasn't sure what category I should be riding in. I even thought about dropping out of the race at the mid point but that too would have been a disservice to the people I was racing. </div>
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I'll have to make a decision before the next Cascade Series race, Thanks Given'r. I'm thinking I should race Men's B, but I don't know. </div>
Tom Craikhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12788359983827033311noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8183387786490322671.post-75952533349489504132013-10-21T08:00:00.000-07:002013-11-02T21:13:08.111-07:00Mahon ~ Year Two<br />
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I'm so glad I <span style="font-size: large;">registered on-line</span> because had I not gotten the <span style="font-size: large;">call-up</span> for this one I'd have been starting at the back of the pack. The citizen men's class, the class I'm in, started at the same time as the cat. 3/4's. Not sure why they formatted it this way but it made for a nasty<span style="font-size: x-large;"> bottle neck</span> and some <span style="font-size: x-large;">screeching brakes</span> going into the first tight lefty. It took an entire lap to catch my buddy who was only a bike length ahead of me at the start line. Thankfully it's acceptable to get those <span style="font-size: large;">elbows up</span> and grind folks in the corners. Some <span style="font-size: x-large;">creative lines </span>certainly were a benefit to my overall race.</div>
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I loved this <span style="font-size: x-large;">course</span>. Last year it was similar but with more muck and fewer tight switchbacks. The organizers pre-watered the existing mud pit to help it be nasty after all this dry weather we've been having and they did an amazing job of piecing together as many dismounts as possible, some <span style="font-size: large;">straight-aways, sand, side hills </span>and several <span style="font-size: x-large;">steep, fast ups and downs</span> and the all too enjoyable Shimano <span style="font-size: large;">barrier</span> set. </div>
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I felt fairly good out there as my <span style="font-size: x-large;">control is improving</span> in the tight corners and on the dismounts and remounts. Unfortunately I'm still lacking on the straights. Ain't got <span style="font-size: x-large;">no spin</span>.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">In hot pursuit of Quadzilla. Thank god for my 40 psi decision.</td></tr>
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Until next time...<br />
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October 23rd, Post Script: <br />
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Tom Craikhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12788359983827033311noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8183387786490322671.post-2976828416366318382013-10-13T10:29:00.001-07:002013-10-13T10:29:27.164-07:00Silver lake CX - 3rd 40 Year Old<div style="text-align: justify;">
A pair of bright, green Marx Conditioning socks rolled into Silver Lake at 9:10 for a 9:30 race start. Damn border! Either way, I pinned number 361 to my Salomon race jersey and it was a blast even if it took my heart rate from resting to red line in mere seconds. A mostly grass course weaved through single track, around a barn, over a couple barriers and was perfect under blue skies and cool temperatures. </div>
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Coming in as 3rd place 40 year old was the happiest part of my finish as I felt terrible to finish. Jelly legs and seriously munted lungs. Let's say I hacked a bit afterward. I loved it though. </div>
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Until Mahon next week...</div>
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<br />Tom Craikhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12788359983827033311noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8183387786490322671.post-71729354514885766972013-10-11T21:30:00.002-07:002013-10-11T21:35:05.459-07:00Cascade Cross Series - Race #1 Silver LakeTwo weeks after Vanier and my bright, green Marx Conditioning socks are clean and ready to roll again. With a few changes this year, including tomorrow's venue and some class changes, I'm excited. There's nothing like a new venure. It's an adventure, right?<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Silver Lake, Washington near Maple Falls en route to Baker from Sumas</td></tr>
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The new classification has me a bit confused. I get it but last year I raced in the "C" class and things went fairly well. I didn't cream the entire field but I certainly held my own. This year however, classification reads as follows: <br />
<span style="color: yellow; font-size: small;"><i><b>Categories below are self-seeding, meaning that you choose the best
race for you based on your experience, speed, endurance, and equipment.</b></i></span><br />
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</b></i></span><span style="color: yellow; font-size: small;"><i><b>If you are sand-bagging (racing in too low of category), people will heckle you and you won't do it again.</b></i></span><br />
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</b></i></span><span style="color: yellow; font-size: small;"><i><b>If you race in too high of category, people will feel your pain. However, you can downgrade at the next race if necessary.</b></i></span><br />
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</b></i></span><span style="color: yellow; font-size: small;"><i><b><u>In general</u>:</b></i></span>
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<li><span style="color: yellow; font-size: small;"><i><b>C Racers are absolute beginners to cyclocross, even brand new to bike racing, or fitness is not really your thing,
but you like to get fit by coming out & just racing! That's totally
admirable - sweat your brains out. Or just participate & have fun,
with low pressure!</b></i></span></li>
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<li><span style="color: yellow; font-size: small;"><i><b>B Racers are people with some cyclocross racing under their
belt & ready for a higher challenge, or experiencing success racing
bikes in some other discipline (e.g. Road, XC, DH, BMX). Or maybe you're
just a really good athlete! Cyclocross is different than other sports
& even cycling disciplines, but it's also about anaerobic
conditioning, mental fortitude, focus, & pure bike handling. Do you
have those things? If you don't know, try Cs, then upgrade if you are seriously demolishing people out there.</b></i></span></li>
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<li><span style="color: yellow; font-size: small;"><i><b>A Racers know if they are A Racers. You train hard &
focus your life on this sport. Or you're a freak. Or both. Not for the
faint of heart. Also, the races are long!</b></i></span></li>
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Remember, you can always race up! For example, if you are 50+ but
should be racing As, race As! If you are a fast woman and want a longer,
faster race, race with the A or B men! If you are fast junior and not
feeling challenged in the C Men, race with the B Men!<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"> </span>I'm pretty sure I'll end up in "B" class and that excites me. It's longer and it's harder. Both equal more fun. Tom Craikhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12788359983827033311noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8183387786490322671.post-85705888351365312672013-09-29T21:38:00.000-07:002013-09-29T21:48:48.589-07:00Vanier CX-2013<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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So I get the call up to start this 40 minutes of quad-searing hell and I'm right at the tape, a space I often believe is reserved for the speedsters. Only thing I was fast at was registering on line. That's what it takes to get the call up. Not being a speedster and having very little knowledge regarding my own biking abilities this year, I took off at GO!<br />
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Across the first flat I was out front. Through the first tight switchback, over the low barriers and up the stairs, I was still up front. I stayed out front and wondered when I'd get passed. I was perplexed. Had I gone the wrong way? What was happening? After the second set of barriers, which were rather high and positioned on an uphill, I backed off and a few riders went by. I immediately felt less out of place although the lung searing pain continued. <br />
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The course was in fabulous shape for my Schwalbe Racing Ralph's. A bit of superficial muck but mostly hard underneath for some fast rolling sections and tight, workable corners. All I thought about throughout was FUN! It was so much fun and I can't wait to do it again. It's very hard, I can't lie. I like working that hard, getting dirty and working away at finding the perfect line or doing the perfect dismount/remount. Not sure I'll get much faster but working at it is brilliant.<br />
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Last year was my first year and I truly enjoyed the Cascade Cross Series in the Bellingham area. October 12th is the first one of theirs that I'll be able to do and I'm very excited to get down there. Great time to stop off for a cheap six pack and a block of reasonably priced cheese. <br />
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WELL DONE WEST COAST RACING! VANIER WAS AMAZING...AGAIN. FINGERS CROSSED FOR PARK BOARD APPROVAL NEXT YEAR.Tom Craikhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12788359983827033311noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8183387786490322671.post-15342265477825655122013-09-24T20:37:00.003-07:002013-09-24T20:39:57.973-07:00The Runner's Rats Nest<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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It took a few minutes to organize these memory medals for the photo but when I found them they were all twisted and wrapped around each other like ear buds; a rats nest. They certainly do not represent all the races of my past but each has it's sentimental little story and finding them today was fun. Finding $20 in my ski jacket would have been better but c'est la vie.</div>
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<li>3 Dirty Duo Placings - All 1st place mens relay</li>
<li>1 Squamish 50 Mile Finisher</li>
<li>1 Remembrance Day 8k -3rd place</li>
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<li>1 Okanagan Half Marathon</li>
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Who knows what else is buried in the other drawers or lost in storage room boxes? I was glad to find these today and particular grateful for having not tossed them following race day. I often have a difficult time finding a place to put them or the will to keep them. I'm not vain enough to frame them or hang them so they live in a drawer at my workplace. </div>
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Meet Your Maker 50 miler is an amazing event in brilliant terrain under management of the best in the business. They've spent themselves in creating an event of truly epic proportions. There's no place like Whistler and when the weather comes together with people of such caliber you can't avoid having one of the best days you've ever had. </div>
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It's three weeks later and I'm finally starting to forget the mental anguish I suffered after the 65 km mark. I hated every step of that beautiful rolling section. I cursed aloud as I delved deep into a mind numbing walk-run finish. Anything I climbed that day was hell but the thought of quitting never entered my mind. I know I was trained well and I know ate and drank well because my stomach was in good condition all day and I recovered within two days. Stairs were a non-issue by Monday night. I blame jet lag for a serious state of fatigue but still loved every moment. You runners know how it is to love something you hate momentarily. We covet some level of suffering and hurt. </div>
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Without getting into the details of every turn, every step, every high and every low, I finished 84 km in 10:07 feeling overwhelmingly satisfied. That said, 50 miles is a long bloody way and is currently at the bottom of my "things to do soon" list. I won't be pinning a Meet Your Maker solo bib to my shorts anytime soon but would love to relay in 2014.</div>
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Darby Kai Standrick got me through large chunks of the day and I can't say thank you enough. It was a pleasure to run with someone in such a mentally strong place. It's just the beginning for her. Keep an eye that. She's an animal.</div>
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Perhaps the most inspiring and nerve racking portion of the day was waiting for James Marshal to finish. I've never know someone to want something so bad as James wanted to finish this thing. Rumors flew that he'd dropped up top but no such luck. He started down Blackcomb and was met by a bike bound Mike Murphy. Just the pick me up he needed to be prodded onward and coached in. Twitter was hard at work with the buzz of James Marshals arrival at the finish line. A little over 14 hours and he arrived. People screaming. His mom crying. Champagne in his hand. It was brilliant. What a fight!<br />
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Although I was kitted head to toe in amazing Salomon gear, the Salomon Sense Ultra exceeded all my expectations. The form fitted inner (Endofit) kept my foot snug and comfortable while the sole couldn't falter. Light as bare feet for climbing and dancing through technical rocky sections and scrub, but also grippy enough and confidence building on the rocky descents of Whistler. </div>
Tom Craikhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12788359983827033311noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8183387786490322671.post-90063348167824889812013-06-17T13:20:00.003-07:002013-06-17T13:20:43.812-07:00STOLEN: Find these bikes for these Good People<strong>Please keep your eye open for the following bikes:<br />Call: Robyn and Glenn @ 604.913.0979</strong><br />
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Tom Craikhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12788359983827033311noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8183387786490322671.post-73343383146833935852013-06-05T14:17:00.000-07:002013-06-20T20:11:11.589-07:00Sun Mountain 50k<iframe src="http://player.vimeo.com/video/66872617" width="400" height="300" frameborder="0" webkitAllowFullScreen mozallowfullscreen allowFullScreen></iframe><div style="text-align: justify;">
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At 7:00 am nearly 200 runners set off to kill 50 miles of trail while I headed back into town with Salomon West Van's shop Ambassador, James Marshall. Before our 10:00 am start we'd need a coffee and a bite too. What better place than on the boardwalks of Winthrop in the sunshine?</div>
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As it usually does, the time before the race flew by. Many more bathroom requirements than usual. Aches and pains surfacing. At race time off went another 200 runners into the semi-arid climes of the Sun Mountain - Patterson Lake area. A feeling that didn't leave me for the entire race parked itself in my legs almost immediately. I was heavy. No, not fat. Just not light and bouncy like I often am. Without a thought though I spent the first mile or two sorting my position until I fell into pace with an amazing runner from Kelowna, Loic Letailleur. We chatted most of the way about the usual stuff and came in and out of each others stride. I appreciated the way he felt equally as crappy as me at times and never seemed to play the "I'm strong right now" game. We loved to hate the climbs together. </div>
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At the second aid station (17 miles) I left before him and thought our running date was over. Of course I questioned whether I'd taken off too quickly but carried on through some of the best trail of the day. It was windy, soft, slightly rolling and free of people and noise. The loveliness was quickly halted with a crap climb leading up to Sun Mountain Lodge and the point at which Loic appeared behind me again. Also the point where I realized my hydration plan was off and coming back from that was going to be impossible in what remained of the race. Chills ran through my body even though the sun beat down on my back and my bowels were sloshing around with each stride. It was easily 20 degrees Celsius. Atop Sun Mountain I filled my only bottle (big mistake) and ran forth to join back onto that sweet, flowy single track again. After coming back around the base of Sun Mountain we'd junction to the left and head to Patterson Mountain. I had no idea what was coming. Loic pulled away for awhile along this stretch until I rallied at the third and final aid station. One brilliant volunteer ran down the road to fetch our water bottles and called me "inspiring". I guess I believed him, because I put my head down and picked my way up through the barbed wire and over at least three false summits. I'm not exactly certain what happened next but Loic, who'd become my pacer, took a back seat. Perhaps he was even more deflated than I was when a young Seattle girl steamed over us like we were standing still. Either way, we picked our way to the actual summit to simply touch a sign that said "turn around here". Not interested in going any further, I went right back down and headed for the finish. The trail from here weaved tightly downhill and prickly sage brushed past my legs until I came upon Patterson Lake road. For the first time, I looked at my watch and realized I might actually be able run under 4 hours and 30 minutes, a personal best by 10 minutes. Prematurely I layed down the hammer and took off. This lasted for about a half mile and the finish still hadn't appeared. With the sounds of cheering off in the distance I couldn't tell how much further it was and I refrained from running by the watch. Head down and the cheering got closer. The turn over I had three minutes earlier was gone and my guts were rumbling while I pushed up that last little climb and into the congratulations corral of James Varner (RD). The time: 4:30 and some change.</div>
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I was hot. My stomach was unhappy. I wanted beer but couldn't do it. I ate Tums. I ate a pizza. I chatted with some new friends. I chatted with some old friends. And then we went out for Mexican. </div>
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Of mention and certainly a follow up blog post are my two new favorite pieces of gear: Salomon Mantras and the S-Lab belt. More to come on this hot new stuff.</div>
Tom Craikhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12788359983827033311noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8183387786490322671.post-68675586325607993042013-06-04T19:57:00.002-07:002013-06-04T19:58:02.168-07:00Freedom<iframe width="470" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/THS5VI267qM" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>Tom Craikhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12788359983827033311noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8183387786490322671.post-419478039030066862013-05-21T20:02:00.001-07:002013-05-21T20:02:47.403-07:00Sun Mountain Race Cap to come...<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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With about 2 miles to go and all the climbing out of the way, I was on a downhill high. My legs were cooked and I was thinking it might be a possibility that I break the 4:30 barrier. I had 18 minutes from the point in the picture above. <br />
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A few months ago I reported that I was racing only four times this year to stay healthy and get involved with other aspects of the sport. Thus far I have stayed true to that. </div>
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Race #1 Dirty Duo - DONE! And won relay.</div>
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Under some guidance from an amazing athlete and friend, I have approached my training for Sun Mountain a little differently. It seems I've tried a wide variety of strategies and training and little has changed for me. My speeds typically stay the same and thus my times do as well. "What did I have to lose?", I thought, when I asked <a href="http://www.gary-robbins.com/">Gary</a> for some help. This guys having a killer season so he must have a few choice words of advice for me. </div>
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He did. There's much more to it than simply much higher mileage but that's the bulk of it. For him and others the mileage I've been running may not be much but it has been really tough getting in 60 and 70 mile weeks while teaching, parenting and being a husband. Thank god my Lara is supportive and understands ultrarunning. </div>
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The temperatures in the Winthrop area look to be amazing this coming weekend and my fingers are crossed for a good race. Having never run any of the course before, I don't know what to expect but I'd love to run another 50k under five hours. Success for me will be to run under five hours and feel great. I know very few names on the registered list so I have no clue what placing might look like. A top 10 would be a dream. </div>
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Race #3 Test of Metal - June 15th and on almost no mountain biking. Despite my beautiful new 29'r, I haven't been out a ton. Too much running I suppose. </div>
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That's all for now and with that I'll sign off with a few amazing shots by <a href="http://robshaer.com/2013/05/02/personal-work-north-shore-trail-portraits/">Rob Shaer</a>. We met up a few weeks back in the trees below Mountain Highway on Griffin. It was 9:00 am and the sun was coming through the trees from the east. As the forest started to heat up, moisture began to float up from the foliage. A cool mist. I love being there but I'm usually enjoying it through the lens of a runner. That morning with Rob however, we really slowed things down and I got a chance to view my environment through an entirely different lens. Then I went running. Thanks, Rob.</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The rock work put in by the mountain biking community in North Vancouver is incredible especially on Fromme.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">And of course the woodwork ain't so bad either.</td></tr>
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