tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-73467301620230191032024-03-13T21:02:54.856-04:00The Long Haired Running ManI have long hair and run.AaronDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02648509984411907738noreply@blogger.comBlogger39125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7346730162023019103.post-14062083481916833822013-10-31T23:59:00.000-04:002013-11-14T12:25:32.158-05:00RATL! - October 2013<b><span style="font-size: large;">RUNNING THE STREETS OF<span style="font-size: large;"> ATLANTA</span><span style="font-size: large;">! </span></span></b><span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://longhairedrunningman.blogspot.com/2013/01/running-atlanta.html"><span style="font-size: x-small;">FIND MORE I</span>NFO HERE</a></span><b><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></b><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><b>MONTHLY</b></span></h4>
<span style="font-size: small;">Miles: 3.21</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">Runs:1</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">Miles: 304.88</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">Runs: 51</span><br />
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So, this has been a horrible month for getting new streets run. The one run that was counted actually only added a tiny blip at Oakland Cemetery. I did get some good trail runs in and a race too, but no go on the roads.</div>
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Also, I don't know what's up with my images. They seem to load gray instead of white. I can't seem to figure it out. Help?</div>
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2013 MYSTERY MOUNTAIN MARATHON</h3>
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Well, it was that time of year gain. July. Yep, July, Mama Kim and I started to talk about these medals in July. Thank God, I thought, FINALLY I wouldn't have to scramble at the last minute like I have for the past couple of years. I was wrong. You could find me the Thursday before the race huffing fumes from polyurethane and black and silver spray paint in my garage workshop. Oh the fumes.<br />
So high.<br />
I loooooove high VOC things.<br />
Soooo high.<br />
Brain? What brain? Brain cells are all gone.<br />
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Where did the idea for the medals come from this year?<br />
The race, is also known as m³, or m-cubed for the mathematically challenged. So, being the cheese balls we are, we thought it would be fun to make the medals cube shaped. Get it?<br />
Why wood? Because it was extra that I had in my garage that I couldn't wait to get rid of. We chose to go with maple for the 12-milers and walnut for the Marathoners. Personally I prefer the marathon medals, but that's not the race I ran.<br />
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At the end of the race last year I couldn't help but to think how happy I was to be able to spend half of the day hanging out with my friends. If I ran the marathon, I would have finished late in the afternoon and most of the runners would have left. So, this year I decided that if I ran I would do the 12-mile option instead. AND, honestly, I didn't know if I was even going to do that until a couple of days before the race. Mama Kim was really struggling for volunteers this year so I thought it would be a great help if I volunteered as opposed to ran. Ultimately we got just enough people and I was sent out on the trail.<br />
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The medals started as 3 larger boards of 8/4S2S soft maple and 8/4S2S walnut. 8/4 refers to (8) quarters of an inch or approximately 1¾" since it was surfaced on two sides (S2S).<br />
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Once the boards were ripped down I brought them to their final dimension of 1½"x1½".<br />
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These boards were then cut into cubes using a highly specialized process which allowed for maximum yield from the original blanks. <br />
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Then the blocks were rough sanded.<br />
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Then the blocks were final sanded.<br />
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Then the blocks were drilled. Now, this part was tricky. Yes, drilling little holes can be tricky. I quickly discovered, after splitting a dozen or so, that the orientation of the grain, the speed of the plunge and the RPM of the motor all played factors in making perfect holes. Who would have guessed? I didn't. But I figured it out.<br />
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Now it was time for the clear coat x8 with some more sanding in between. Also I had to upgrade my painting jig from last year. This ended up taking up a lot of the floor space in my garage.<br />
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How the heck was I going to get the logo and the M and 12 on the blocks? Through the use of some mega stencils. Yes, hand made, hand cut with an X-ACTO blade stencils. There was lots of pain and suffering here. LOTS. I have saved the stencils just in case we do these again next year.<br />
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And for the final touch, the cording.<br />
It has become somewhat of a tradition that the afternoon before the race Anna, Greg & Tracy, Jim & Delane, and I sit on the grass somewhere drinking beer tying hundreds of knots. And this year was just like those of the past. What a fantastic afternoon!<br />
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PUMPKIN CARVING</h3>
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I took it easy. Really easy. I love these trails and just wanted to spend some time on them. I had no intention of racing this race. I really just wanted to get out there and run for 12 miles at a pace that would allow me to chat with people and take in the scenery. </div>
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I stopped at every aid station and thanked the volunteers and my friends.</div>
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She ran the MARATHON, and CRUSHED her previous year's time! I am so proud of her for what she is able to do. I once teased her about having talent and luck, and got yelled at. Rightfully so!</div>
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She works and tries really really hard to do what she does. It's inspiring to know this. She's freaking awesome!</div>
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How did I do? I took my time. I did 12 miles in 3:38:40. Man-oh-man I really did take my time. But you know what? I just wanted to spend some time on the trails, not racing, just doing whatever. And I did.</div>
AaronDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02648509984411907738noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7346730162023019103.post-84457056129591547662013-09-30T23:59:00.000-04:002013-10-01T09:16:26.250-04:00RATL! - September 2013<b><span style="font-size: large;">RUNNING THE STREETS OF<span style="font-size: large;"> ATLANTA</span><span style="font-size: large;">! </span></span></b><span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://longhairedrunningman.blogspot.com/2013/01/running-atlanta.html"><span style="font-size: x-small;">FIND MORE I</span>NFO HERE</a></span><b><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></b><br />
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AaronDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02648509984411907738noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7346730162023019103.post-72292651053256771642013-08-31T23:59:00.000-04:002013-09-05T10:46:05.623-04:00RATL! - August 2013<b><span style="font-size: large;">RUNNING THE STREETS OF<span style="font-size: large;"> ATLANTA</span><span style="font-size: large;">! </span></span></b><span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://longhairedrunningman.blogspot.com/2013/01/running-atlanta.html"><span style="font-size: x-small;">FIND MORE I</span>NFO HERE</a></span><b><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></b><br />
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AaronDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02648509984411907738noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7346730162023019103.post-22745397743080444832013-07-31T23:59:00.000-04:002013-08-01T16:18:05.803-04:00RATL! - July 2013<b><span style="font-size: large;">RUNNING THE STREETS OF<span style="font-size: large;"> ATLANTA</span><span style="font-size: large;">! </span></span></b><span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://longhairedrunningman.blogspot.com/2013/01/running-atlanta.html"><span style="font-size: x-small;">FIND MORE I</span>NFO HERE</a></span><b><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></b><br />
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AaronDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02648509984411907738noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7346730162023019103.post-74846968837131207702013-07-29T11:28:00.000-04:002013-07-29T12:00:59.162-04:00H9 2013 - Hard Time on the Dragon's Spine<h2>
FAVORITE QUOTES / CONVERSATIONS FROM THIS YEAR'S EVENT</h2>
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<li>Perry: "I wanted him to leave the edges sharp, but he finished them."<br />Me: "So that every time you picked it up you got cut?"<br />Perry: "Pretty much."<br />Me: "That would have been so awesome."</li>
<li>Jason: "Holy crap! Do you think y'all have enough camping gear?"</li>
<li>Me: "Franco and I are going to run the DRT 50K."<br />Perry: "Baaaaahahahahahahahaha...ha ha ha ha ha ha ha."<br />Me: "What the hell?"<br />Perry: "Ha ha ha ha ha ha."<br />Me: "Seriously?"<br />Perry: "Ha ha ha ha ha ha."</li>
<li>Me: "Did you come to arrest me again?"</li>
<li>Franco: "Hey...hey, you better not melt my fan."</li>
<li>Dave: "Alicia and I have been married for 24 years, and we just wanted to say congratulations on your new life together. We were so happy when we saw your picture on Facebook." </li>
<li>Tom: "You're a perfect candidate for a chainsaw accident. You've been drinking beer, you don't have on safety Glasses, you're wearing shorts, hell, why don't you borrow John's flip flops.'</li>
<li>Franco: "Aaron, get the chainsaw, come this way."<br />John: "No, Aaron, put the chainsaw down and come this way."<br />Franco: "No, Aaron, listen to me."<br />John: "No, put the chainsaw down."<br />Franco: "I'm not walking down the trail a mile for John's little stump. Come up here."<br />Me: "Fuck, will y'all stop fighting? I'm going to follow Franco, his log is closer."</li>
<li>Tom: "Are there more ants in the Powerade? I thought I got them all out."</li>
<li>Franco: "Do you think we should cut up the watermelon?"<br />Me: "Sure, why not?"<br />Franco: "I was just asking."<br />Tom: "What? Look at that!"<br />Franco: "What the hell kind of watermelon is this?"</li>
<li>Me: "Mother time, this is Black Cobra, do you copy? Over."<br />Greg: "Black Mamba, Mother time has stepped away for a moment, what's up?"<br />Me: "It's Black COBRA, damnit!"<br />Me: "Over."</li>
<li>John: "No, you two are NOT cutting down a 50 foot tree."</li>
<li>Franco: "Why the hell are you putting more leaves on the fire? You're going to burn your tent down. I try to tell him yesterday."</li>
<li>Franco: "Who the hell does John think he is telling us to cut down that tree. I just want to take a whack at at it."<br />Tom: "Yeah, he has no jurisdiction here. This isn't the City of Atlanta, or Lenox Mall."<br />Me: "Damn."</li>
<li>Tom: "Is your cellphone charged yet?"<br />Me: "No, it's at 29%."<br />Franco: "You need to throw that piece of shit in the fire."<br /><i>(2 minutes later.)</i><br />Franco: "Is it charged yet?"<br />Me: "No, Frank it's still charging."<br />Tom: "How charged is it?"<br />Me: "It's still at 29%."<br />Franco: "Mine has been on for 3 days and is charged."<br />Tom: "What are you at now?"<br />Me: "30%."<br /><i>(5 minutes later.)</i><br />Tom: "You should check on your phone."<br />Me: "You're probably right."<br />Tom: "Well, is it charged? What's it at?"<br />Me: "32%."<br /><i>(20 minutes later, Franco has fallen asleep in his chair.)</i><br />Me: "Hey, look, he's fallen asleep in his chair."<br />Tom: "Ha, ha, ha."<br />Franco: "I'm awake."<br /><i>(10 minutes later, Franco wakes up from nap number 2.)</i><br />Franco: "You know, you better check on your phone. That generator could super charge it and blow it up."<br />Tom: "Yeah, you should check it. What's it at now?"<br />Me: "Really? Seriously? I am guessing 42%." (I check the phone) "Holy shit! It's at 49%!"<br />Franco: "I'm going to bed."<br /><i>(30 minutes later.)</i><br />Me: "Hey, you reckon we should move the generator? It's blowing exhaust right into Franco's tent. It would suck if he never woke up from his nap."<br />Tom: "Yeah, that's probably a good idea, that would be terrible."<br /><i>(I move the generator across the camp site.)</i><br />Tom: "Hey, what's your phone at now?"<br />Me: "46%."<br />Tom: "Wait, it went down?"<br />Me: "Ha, no. It's really at 57%."<br /><i>(Runner comes in and we tend to her.)<br />(Franco unzips his tent and rises from the dead.)</i><br />Franco: "Y'all are so damn loud, I couldn't sleep."<br />Me: "Shut up, and go back to sleep!"<br />Tom: "Hey what's your phone at?"<br />Me: "You know what? I'm done charging. I don't care any more."</li>
<li>Me: "Do you want me to make you a new PB&J sandwich? There are flies all over that one."<br />Deborah: "Nope, flies don't bother me."</li>
<li>Franco: "Fish Gap, this is Uncle Si. Do you hear me? I have three questions for Perry. Where is our water and what the kind of water melon is this?"</li>
<li>Jason: "Holy shit that was loud!" </li>
<li>Jason: "You can tell Perry that I am going to punch Kena as well!"</li>
<li>Franco: "Shit! Hey, Aaron, we're turning around here."<br /><i>(I look down this insanely steep trail leading into Mulkey Gap and then at my watch.)</i><br />Me: "Holy fuck! Yep, we're right at an hour. This is the perfect place to turn around."</li>
<li>Kena: "Thank you so much! You have no idea how much we really appreciate you two." </li>
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SOME PICTURES FROM THIS YEAR'S EVENT</h2>
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<tr align="left"><td class="tr-caption"><i>Tackling Coosa for the first time today.</i></td></tr>
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AaronDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02648509984411907738noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7346730162023019103.post-72294766203736674872013-06-30T23:59:00.000-04:002013-08-01T16:17:17.067-04:00RATL! - June 2013<b><span style="font-size: large;">RUNNING THE STREETS OF<span style="font-size: large;"> ATLANTA</span><span style="font-size: large;">! </span></span></b><span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://longhairedrunningman.blogspot.com/2013/01/running-atlanta.html"><span style="font-size: x-small;">FIND MORE I</span>NFO HERE</a></span><b><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></b><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">Miles: 60.83</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">Runs: 10</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">Miles: 235.27</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">Runs: 38</span><br />
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AaronDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02648509984411907738noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7346730162023019103.post-19196035316451860902013-06-03T14:54:00.002-04:002013-06-03T14:54:52.226-04:00RATL! - Random ThoughtsSo, as I've been running I've been thinking and coming across some interesting things.<br />
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<li>I lived in the City of Atlanta from 1998 until 2000 and in that time I didn't see anything. I had an uninspiring latent lifestyle. I rarely walked anywhere. I never ran. I just sat around going to the same couple of restaurants, doing the same thing from day to day. What is really sad is that I had a job where I was home a lot and had a lot of free time on my hands, but never really did anything with it. What a waste!</li>
<li>As I run, I think about all of the other people that don't see anything but the 1mile radius around where they live, and hope that one day they come to a similar realization before it's too late.</li>
<li>There are a lot of thuggish people in the city and even where you think you are safe, you better keep an eye out. The are bad people with ill intent everywhere.</li>
<li>The "N" in Colony Square was installed upside down. I wonder if this was intentional or accidental, and I wonder if they even know!</li>
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<li>The tunnel at the end of 3rd street, connecting Midtown with Georgia Tech, is closed. However, if you go down there you can find yourself a prostitute or ten.</li>
<li>Tanyard Creek, otherwise called "Disease Creek" by me and Anna actually starts at a waste water treatment facility in Loring Heights, supporting our appropriate naming of it.</li>
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<li>The Beltline is going to be AWESOME when, and if it ever gets completed. A ton of people use this every day, and it affords some really cool views of the city. Also, it features a temporary art space, where can people can do their own installations at (what I believe) their own cost.</li>
<li>In addition to the Beltline, Atlanta has a self-guided urban art tour using your smart phone. All you have to do is scan these QR codes and you can go from place to place learning about how your tax dollars are being spent. Check out this ball of people!</li>
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Well, that's about it for now! I'll be giving you some more tid-bits later. AaronDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02648509984411907738noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7346730162023019103.post-53417571231049659312013-05-31T23:59:00.000-04:002013-06-03T13:26:13.939-04:00RATL! - May 2013<b><span style="font-size: large;">RUNNING THE STREETS OF<span style="font-size: large;"> ATLANTA</span><span style="font-size: large;">! </span></span></b><span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://longhairedrunningman.blogspot.com/2013/01/running-atlanta.html"><span style="font-size: x-small;">FIND MORE I</span>NFO HERE</a></span><b><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></b><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><b>MONTHLY</b></span></h4>
<span style="font-size: small;">Miles: 35.90<span style="font-size: small;"></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">Runs: 7</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">Miles: 174.44</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">Runs: 28</span><br />
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AaronDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02648509984411907738noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7346730162023019103.post-13350128471651046042013-04-30T23:59:00.000-04:002013-05-09T12:14:41.597-04:00RATL! - April 2013<h4>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">RUNNING THE STREETS OF<span style="font-size: large;"> ATLANTA</span><span style="font-size: large;">! </span></span></b><span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://longhairedrunningman.blogspot.com/2013/01/running-atlanta.html"><span style="font-size: x-small;">FIND MORE I</span>NFO HERE</a></span><b><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></b><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><b>MONTHLY</b></span></h4>
<span style="font-size: small;">Miles: <span style="font-size: small;">45.97</span><span style="font-size: small;"></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">Runs: 7</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">Runs: 21</span><br />
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AaronDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02648509984411907738noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7346730162023019103.post-78532399024760921622013-03-31T23:59:00.000-04:002013-05-09T12:13:28.807-04:00RATL! - March 2013<b><span style="font-size: large;">RUNNING THE STREETS OF<span style="font-size: large;"> ATLANTA</span><span style="font-size: large;">! </span></span></b><span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://longhairedrunningman.blogspot.com/2013/01/running-atlanta.html"><span style="font-size: x-small;">FIND MORE I</span>NFO HERE</a></span><b><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></b><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">Miles: <span style="font-size: small;">1</span>7.<span style="font-size: small;">44</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">Runs: 3</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">Runs: 14</span><br />
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AaronDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02648509984411907738noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7346730162023019103.post-38333950654986549152013-02-28T23:59:00.000-05:002013-05-09T12:12:00.515-04:00RATL! - February 2013<h4>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">RUNNING THE STREETS OF<span style="font-size: large;"> ATLANTA</span><span style="font-size: large;">! </span></span></b><span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://longhairedrunningman.blogspot.com/2013/01/running-atlanta.html"><span style="font-size: x-small;">FIND MORE I</span>NFO HERE</a></span><b><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></b><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">Miles:38.13</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">Runs: 5</span><br />
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<br />AaronDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02648509984411907738noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7346730162023019103.post-56281398809306233432013-01-31T23:59:00.000-05:002013-05-09T12:09:50.741-04:00RATL! - January 2013<b><span style="font-size: large;">RUNNING THE STREETS OF<span style="font-size: large;"> ATLANTA</span><span style="font-size: large;">! </span></span></b><span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://longhairedrunningman.blogspot.com/2013/01/running-atlanta.html"><span style="font-size: x-small;">FIND MORE I</span>NFO HERE</a></span><b><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></b><br />
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<br />AaronDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02648509984411907738noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7346730162023019103.post-77724636711709341192013-01-01T11:06:00.000-05:002013-05-09T11:26:36.202-04:00Running Atlanta!<br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">THE SEARCH FOR RUNNING INSPIRATION</span></span></b><br />
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So, things have been really quiet on the running front here. I've been plagued by my ankle injury which put me in a funky downward spiral of just hating running. Until one day in December when I looked at a blog where I am taking the inspiration for this from. As some of you know I am slightly OCD, and quite a while back I stumbled on this guy who is walking every street in New York City. Holy smokes! He has a cool map with pictures and comments and it is literally a full time job. This is AWESOME.<br />
Unfortunately, I already have a full-time job (not related to running) and just can't run the streets of Atlanta for a living, so this is my feeble attempt at doing something similar. No, I am not going to post an interactive map with pictures and such, rather, at the end of each month I am going to post an image of a map that will continually evolve as I go along.<br />
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Things to note:<br />
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<li>I am only highlighting runs that I do in direct relation to this project. I run a lot of trails and in other places, but they won't be shown here.</li>
<li>I may show pictures. I may not show pictures.</li>
<li>The map is made up of gray and red lines only.</li>
<li>The map I am using is based on GIS data that I got from Fulton County and converted to an AutoCAD file. </li>
<li>This AutoCAD file is then made into a PDF which is then converted into a JPG.</li>
<li>I will often drive to different starting locations.</li>
<li>I run in Brooks Ghost 5.</li>
<li>I have long hair and run. </li>
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With that, enjoy! AaronDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02648509984411907738noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7346730162023019103.post-82166142445080503872012-10-15T12:07:00.000-04:002012-10-15T12:07:11.047-04:00Things I am LearningOver the last few years of running with GUTS, TNT, and on my own with other people I have met thousands of other runners and athletes. Getting to know these people has enriched my life in several ways and one of them in particular stood out this weekend. I am learning what I truly value in people.<br />
<br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><b>THE HUMBLE ATHLETE</b></span><br />
<br />
The following is strictly my opinion and not that of anyone else.<br />
It is completely acceptable to be proud of what you've accomplished and how far you've come. In fact, I think it would be a bit strange if you weren't! BUT: <br />
<ul>
<li>Don't be an ass to other people that aren't as good as you.</li>
<li>Understand or remember that you too started somewhere.</li>
<li>Remember that life is full of ups and downs and sometimes a person isn't at their peak.</li>
<li>Though you aren't struggling right now you probably will at some point in your life...don't burn your bridges.</li>
</ul>
<br />
What the hell is this all about?<br />
Well, I'm irked. This weekend (let's just say) I was surrounded by 10 positive people and 1 negative ass. It shouldn't bother me, but it does, and the actions / comments of the one negative person CRUSH the 10 positive. <br />
Why is this?<br />
Not that I really care what this person thinks, but if you're going to cut me down or heckle me in front of other people you better recognize, first and foremost, where you came from. <br />
Remember the times we ran together as equals. <br />
Remember when I encouraged you AND when you once encouraged me. <br />
What the hell happened?<br />
<br />
Before I go any further I have to say that there is a double-standard in effect here. Let's just say that for example I ran 1,000 miles with person A and 100 miles with person B. Chances are that I am going to be closer and more in-tune with person A. I'm going to take a ribbing from person A better than person B. Person B just doesn't know me as well as person A. Person A is also going to know what is going on with me better than person B, and is going to be more understanding when they issue their (my well-deserved) grilling. <br />
<br />
So, why am I so irked? I don't know. I think it's just their general attitude. There are a lot of people a lot better than them BUT they don't treat me the same way at all. <br />
Am I looking to be babied or coddled? No way! <br />
Am I looking for respect? Nope.<br />
Understanding? Perhaps a little.<br />
Humility? Bingo.<br />
<br />
<br />
BUT, with all of that said, perhaps --> I <-- need to be more understanding that we all lose our way sometimes. Damn, if this post didn't do exactly what I needed it to. I'll stop here.<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>(Perhaps I am/was overly irritated with this person, but I am using this post to help me figure it out...comments are encouraged.)</i> </span>AaronDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02648509984411907738noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7346730162023019103.post-66236586012699055942012-06-10T12:09:00.000-04:002012-06-10T12:09:33.592-04:00I'm So Proud of You!<b><span style="font-size: large;">RETURN OF THE BLACK MOUNTAIN MONSTER </span></b><br /><br />
<h2>
1 JUNE 2012</h2>
OK, as our trip to NC began I knew I was going to blog about this one. After all, the BMM was one of my first blog posts from last year, so I thought it would be fitting to write about it again. Anyway, on the way up I kept thinking of fun catchy names for the title of this post but I think the one that made it is the best one. Because you are curious, here are some examples of the others:<br />
<ul>
<li>I'll be at Your House at 5, We're Leaving at 6</li>
<li>It Could be Doo Doo<span style="font-size: xx-small;">(1)</span></li>
<li>Look...Does that Guy Have a Puddin' Stain?<span style="font-size: xx-small;">(2)</span></li>
<li>Black Mountain via Spartanburg via Clemson via Walhalla</li>
<li>Boiled Peanuts</li>
<li>My House...It's Gone...It Was Under Where That Bulldozer Is</li>
<li>It Goes Up What You Can See, and then It Goes Down Under the Ground</li>
<li>Dude’s Arms are Scary</li>
<li>10K Then Beer</li>
<li>Ooooh Can I be Number 22?</li>
<li>"This One's Coming Off My Bucket List Today"</li>
<li>It's Only 10 Laps</li>
<li>Baby, You've Done It...We're at 26.8Miles…I’m So Proud of You…I love You…YAY!</li>
<li>Lap 10 - Victory Lap</li>
<li>6 Pimento Cheese Burgers, 6 Fried Egg and Cheese Sandwiches, 4 Pots of Coffee, and 5 Bananas</li>
<li>What an Amazing Weekend!</li>
</ul>
<b><br />ROAD TRIP TIME!</b><br />So after leaving Anna’s place around 8 we decided to start the trip off right by stopping in at Mickey D’s and getting our traditional fast food road trip breakfast and coffee. As we got in the car she remarked to me that something smelled funny. Being the guy I am I took the rap for it thinking it was probably the gas I let ‘escape’ before I got in. Driving down the street it got worse. I rolled down the window. It got worse. It had to be rotting trash somewhere. At McD’s she discovered the source…it was her shoe...actually it was the turd<span style="font-size: xx-small;">(3)</span> that fell off the bottom of it in the parking lot. I burst out laughing!<br />For real? This was going to be how the trip goes?<br />Just up the street there was this demented crazy homeless looking dude break dancing his way across the street. All of a sudden I just had to laugh again, and our conversation went like this:<br />“Oh my God Anna, look at that guy!”<br />“Babe, that’s not nice. He probably has a problem.”<br />“Yeah he does…look…no way! Is that a ‘puddin’ stain’<span style="font-size: xx-small;">(4)</span> on the back of his shirt?”<br />As he roundhouse kicked his leg over the fire hydrant we both burst out laughing. It sure was…and he definitely had a problem.<br />
<br />
Finally on the highway.<br />
<br />On our way to Clemson I got an e-mail from my buddy Paul letting me know where this boiled peanut place was right outside of Walhalla. Perfect, as this is another road trip staple. Well, we never found the place, but we did end up driving up to Issaqueena Falls and the Stumphouse Tunnel. I mean why not? We were here!<br />
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Next stop on the tour was a visit to Clemson where I was going to show her where I lived and then take a stroll around campus. (Oh, and yes, we found some boiled peanuts off Hwy. 11 in the middle of nowhere.) Being the goober I am we toured all of the places I worked, where I rode my bike on the highway and then we went to where I lived. Well, as I drove up the street I about cried. I was crushed. Actually, my house was crushed. Seriously. Like crushed crushed. I was only able to tell her where it was by stating that the bulldozer was literally sitting in the living room. Memories. Gone. Bulldozed into the freakin’ ground. Turn the page. Close the door. Another chapter…done. (Don’t tell her, but I am secretly happy.)<br />So, after having my spirits crushed like a house by a bulldozer and after having her laugh at me as I sat there suffering in the car I took her on a tour of Clemson. Though really corny, and probably pretty lame, this was a special tour. Yeah, I think you might have to be me to totally get it.<br /><br />On to Spartanburg! Our next destination before we hit the road to Black Mountain was The Beacon Drive-In. We saw this a couple of weeks ago on a show on the Food Network, and we HAD to go since it was only <i>kind</i> of out of the way. After an hour of deliberation on what to get, this was the decision:<br />“I’m gonna get the Beacon Burger A-Plenty”<br />“Now, do you know what the Beacon Burger is?”<br />“Nope…but I’m getting it.”<br />“It’s two beef patties, three pieces of bread, lettuce tomato…(some more words)…now, do you think you can handle it?”<br />I looked down at my belly, laughed, J.C. laughed, and then he called it.<br />I handled it…like a boss…a boss that was about to pop at the end. WHY did I think this was a good idea?<br /><br /><br />
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<i><span style="font-size: x-small;"><BEGIN SERIOUS AARON></span></i></div>
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AND I DID.</div>
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<tr align="left"><td class="tr-caption"><i>Smiled the Whole Race. (Photo: Jim B.)</i></td><td class="tr-caption"><i><br /></i></td><td class="tr-caption"><i><br /></i></td></tr>
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At mile 26.8 I grabbed her hand walked across the spray painted mark on
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but there was one more lap in store…her 10<sup>th</sup> “victory” lap.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Around 7 hours after we started, we were done
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Later that night the “Charcuterie Aid Station” impressed everyone with
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right.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>People offered to pay.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>People devoured them.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>People remarked “O.M.G. this is the best
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<li>Mama Kim yelling “Hey Aaron and Anna…where did you go?”</li>
<li>6 freight trains in a row.</li>
<li>My excessively loud snoring…yes I was called out on this by everyone
sleeping around me.</li>
<li>Someone smack talking us in the morning that we were still asleep…I
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3 JUNE 2012</h2>
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Finally we got out of bed.</div>
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To run, or not to run?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>That is
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Well, after making fried egg and cheese English muffin sandwiches and
about 20 gallons of coffee we decided that it would be best to just pack
everything up and get back to Atlanta so that we didn’t miss the Brothers of
the Sun Concert that we went to later that afternoon.</div>
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10 laps.</div>
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31 miles.</div>
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1 hell of an achievement.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I’m so
proud of you Anna!</div>
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Well, that’s it!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I couldn’t have
asked for a more funner weekend trip!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I
mean, it was a TON of fun!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>From start to
finish we smiled and laughed the WHOLE time!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>It was…</div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">…AWESOME…</span></b></div>
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<tr align="left"><td class="tr-caption"><i>2 & 22.</i></td></tr>
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<br /></div>AaronDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02648509984411907738noreply@blogger.com10Black Mountain, NC, USA35.6178951 -82.321230235.5920791 -82.360712200000009 35.6437111 -82.2817482tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7346730162023019103.post-31610440157484459592012-04-28T21:57:00.000-04:002012-04-28T21:57:43.575-04:00Instantgrams on the Run at Red Top<h2>
I'M A FREAKIN ARTEEST!</h2>
I've started an artistical campaign using the fancy Instantgrams app on my Android.<br />
I do this for fun.<br />
I do this as a mockery.<br />
My mockery is art in itself.<br />
I am a freakin' arteest...<br />
<br />
Aside from that, I'm not going to say much in this post except that our 20 mile run turned into 15 and it took us 4 hours. Here is a clip from my wall on FB highlighting the run.<br />
<br />
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<tr align="left"><td class="tr-caption"><i>The Facebooks.</i></td></tr>
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<h3>
THE IMAGES</h3>
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<tr align="left"><td class="tr-caption"><i>Chomp.</i></td></tr>
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<tr align="left"><td class="tr-caption"><i>Done Blowed it Up.</i></td></tr>
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<tr align="left"><td class="tr-caption"><i>TP for My Bunghole.</i></td></tr>
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<tr align="left"><td class="tr-caption">Pubes.</td></tr>
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<tr align="left"><td class="tr-caption"><i>What Lies Beyond.</i></td></tr>
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<tr align="left"><td class="tr-caption"><i>Contrast.</i></td></tr>
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<tr align="left"><td class="tr-caption"><i>Hiss 1.</i></td></tr>
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<tr align="left"><td class="tr-caption"><i>Quench.</i></td></tr>
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<tr align="left"><td class="tr-caption"><i>Hiss 2.</i></td></tr>
</tbody></table>AaronDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02648509984411907738noreply@blogger.com4Red Top Mountain State Park, 659 Red Top Mountain Rd SE, Cartersville, GA 30121, USA34.1478267 -84.708043734.134685700000006 -84.7277847 34.1609677 -84.688302700000008tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7346730162023019103.post-82381300417601313582012-04-18T17:03:00.000-04:002012-04-18T17:04:42.620-04:00Quiet Time for Reflection<h2>
<b>FORT MOUNTAIN STATE PARK - CAMPING, RUNNING, EXPLORING, THINKING</b></h2>
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So, this past Eater weekend I bachelored it and needed something different to do and didn't want to sit around the house all weekend. Fort Mountain has some pretty significant significance with me and from time to time I just like to go up there for an escape from reality. If you get a backcountry permit you can literally escape reality and people, and about 985 miles of trail are open for you as long as you tell the ranger where you think you might be going.<br />
So, where did I go?<br />
All over the place.<br />
Where didn't I go?<br />
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<tr align="left"><td class="tr-caption"><i>Hilly.</i></td></tr>
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<tr align="left"><td class="tr-caption"><i>I must eat your head.</i></td></tr>
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One of the places I ran to was the top of the power lines. From Chatsworth you can see that there is a fire tower on top of the mountain and, well, I've always wanted to climb it. When I got close enough to the tower to really get a good look at it I saw that it was covered in antennas.<br />
"Crap, I'm not going to be able to get to it."<br />
Guess what? It was fenced off with barbed wire and had some warning signs up around it...something about loss of life...excess radio emissions...the FAA...and just a bunch of other crap. I wasn't feeling my normal self so I stayed out and took a seat in the sun on a railroad tie retaining wall and thought for a while.<br />
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<tr align="left"><td class="tr-caption"><i>Loss of life from...</i></td></tr>
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<tr align="left"><td class="tr-caption"><i>I like the old timey look of this sign. </i></td></tr>
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Well, sitting around was fun! Now, what was I going to do? EXPLORE! I took the road down to the 301 and ran up to the awesome overlook place, via many side trails and poison ivy patches, where I then decided I would work on my tan. I must have laid on the bench for an hour until some woman and her kid came up. He was asking if horses were unicorns with out their corn. It was time for me to leave.<br />
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<tr align="left"><td class="tr-caption"><i>Where did I lose my corn?</i></td></tr>
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At the park entrance I decided to run down the Pinhoti Connector Trail to the Pinhoti Trail. Well, after about an hour of running I had no idea if I made it to the trail or not...AND to make things more exciting I stopped because of a loud crashing noise in the dense brush a couple hundred feet away and a distinct <i>powerful</i> wet-dog sort of smell. Umm...I had no visual confirmation of what it was but I have a good idea...especially from the crap I had been seeing in the trail in the immediate area.<br />
Did I make it to the Pinhoti?<br />
I asked my friend Perry the other day and he confirmed that I had, and that I had been running on it for a while. I just had no clue. I guess this section isn't marked that well at all.<br />
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After my bit of exploration I decided to head on back and turn in my permit...it was getting on past 5:00 and I wanted to set everything up for the evening. But first, I ran up to the North Overlook to overlook the scenery.<br />
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After overlooking I figured I'd share some pictures and commenced to sending out via text. Talk about crappy reception! I had to run around finding a place where I could get a signal, and eventually found one at the mountain bike parking lot.<br />
Walking around up there I found this cool building. Wondering what was inside I decided to open the door. Now, you would not believe what I found inside...corns...unicorn corns...OK, maybe not. Maybe it was just full of hay and softball-sized black widows. OK, maybe it was just full of hay and some cobwebs. And cobras. <br />
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<tr align="left"><td class="tr-caption"><i>What's inside...</i></td></tr>
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In all honesty, I wonder what this building was used for.<br />
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Easter morning it was my mission to run the Gahuti. That's what I did. Why didn't I go to church? I just wasn't in the mood. So, I spent some time with God on the trail. A friend of mine once told me that he would rather be on the trails thinking about God than in church thinking about the trails...hmmm...makes sense to me...<br />
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<tr align="left"><td class="tr-caption"><i>Onward!</i></td></tr>
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<tr align="left"><td class="tr-caption"><i>Relief.</i></td></tr>
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So, what did I get from the weekend?<br />
Rest and time to think.<br />
It was quiet.<br />
It was kind of lonely.<br />
It was happy and sad.<br />
It was mentally and physically trying.<br />
I thought a lot.<br />
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<tr align="left"><td class="tr-caption"><i>Fort Mountain Lake.</i></td></tr>
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<span id="goog_1420167627"></span><span id="goog_1420167628"></span>AaronDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02648509984411907738noreply@blogger.com0Fort Mountain State Park, Chattahoochee National Forest, 181 Fort Mountain Park Rd, Chatsworth, GA 30705, USA34.7593142 -84.692100134.7462692 -84.7118411 34.7723592 -84.672359100000008tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7346730162023019103.post-33829383899665954142012-04-03T07:44:00.000-04:002012-04-13T08:50:13.199-04:00Are You Sure Those Are Chiggers?<h2>
<b><span style="font-size: large;">SIGNAL MOUNTAIN - CUMBERLAND TRAIL</span></b></h2>
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OK, so, the title of this post is an inside joke between me and Amanda and a couple of others. Anyway, I was looking for somewhere different to run and asked a few friends for recommendations, and this was the run we selected. You're probably beginning to think that this run is all about Anna, but, well, she's my favorite person to run with, and I am usually the one schlepping the camera (and water and food and survival gear and car keys and S!Caps) so I end up taking all of the pictures...oh, yeah, and it was her birthday run!<br />
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<b>HAPPY BIRTHDAY ANNA!</b></h3>
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<tr align="left"><td class="tr-caption"><i>One of my favorite pictures of her ever :-)</i></td></tr>
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<b>NOPE, WE DIDN'T TAKE THE GRAND PRIZE</b></h3>
However, I won $10 and found $10 out by my car in the morning, so we actually came out $10 ahead...unfortunately it wasn't $640,000,000 ahead :-( <br />
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<tr align="left"><td class="tr-caption"><i>$640M all time record!</i></td></tr>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><b>ON TO THE RUN!</b></span></h3>
Chattanooga is a short 90 minute drive from my house, and this area of the Cumberland Trail offers a lot of things to see and do, especially if you can cover a decent amount of ground. There are a lot of other things that I want to see up here, but we could only do so much with the time we had and besides it was 90º out when we finished the run. <br />
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<tr align="left"><td class="tr-caption"><i>Trailhead.</i></td></tr>
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<tr align="left"><td class="tr-caption"><i>Edward's Point Overlook (the rocky section of the hill to the right).</i></td></tr>
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<tr align="left"><td class="tr-caption"><i>Tennessee River.</i></td></tr>
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<tr align="left"><td class="tr-caption"><i>Lunesta.</i></td></tr>
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<tr align="left"><td class="tr-caption"><i>Drop-kick to the face.</i></td></tr>
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<tr align="left"><td class="tr-caption"><i>Tennessee River.</i></td></tr>
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<blockquote class="tr_bq">
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<b>RANDOM THOUGHT:</b><br />
<i>"I wonder how many people never get to see or experience these things or places. I really feel bad for people that can't physically do it, but those that are capable or are, otherwise, too lazy and then complain about how boring life is piss me off."</i></blockquote>
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<tr align="left"><td class="tr-caption"><i>Mushroom Rock.</i></td></tr>
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<tr align="left"><td class="tr-caption"><i>Just my size.</i></td></tr>
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Initially we had planned to run to the Suck Creek Bridge (I think that's the name) but as it turned out we decided to head back from Mushroom Rock. This is a tough trail, it was getting late, and it was getting hot. At about the half-way point on the return I was almost out of water and we were reduced to walking. I 'burned' through 60oz of my 70oz and Anna 35oz of her 40oz. It was getting real at this point knowing that we had a tough climb out of the valley to the finish. <br />
As we left the house that morning I looked down at the steps and said hmm...my <a href="http://www.steripen.com/adventurer-opti">SteriPen</a>...I think I should take that just in case. So, I picked it up and put it in my pack, and it's a good thing I did! At the creek where Anna was seen drop kicking me in the face, I took off my pack, gave her my last 10oz of water and filled a bottle and put the pen to work. If you do a good bit of trail running or back country hiking and don't have one of these I would definitely recommend in the $90 investment. It totally saved my (our) ass.<br />
What a fun trip! We definitely have to go back and explore some more places!<br />
<br />AaronDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02648509984411907738noreply@blogger.com0114 Signal Point Rd, Signal Mountain, TN 37377, USA35.120785 -85.36574735.1191615 -85.3682145 35.1224085 -85.3632795tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7346730162023019103.post-22327194964317880662012-03-27T08:58:00.000-04:002012-04-13T09:31:04.034-04:00Meat Grinder or Ground Meat<h2>
<b><span style="font-size: large;">RUNNING THE AT APPROACH TRAIL AND SAUSAGE FEST!</span></b></h2>
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As you know, I like running and I like sausage. I have been getting the itch to run the approach trail to Springer Mountain as well as an itch for some more homemade sausage. Put that together with a great group of friends and you have a FUN weekend!<br />About once a month GUTS hosts a group training run somewhere cool. Unfortunately, a lot of the time this run is on a Saturday and people that work on the weekends often miss out. I then asked myself at one point, why not do one on a Sunday for those that had to miss Saturday or that wanted to do both. So, that's partially where this came from.<br />
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<b>MAKING THE SAUSAGES</b></h3>
My buddy Franco is an old world Sicilian via Brooklyn via Cleveland via Detriot via Miami and via Atlanta, so when it comes to making Italian Sausage you want to go to the source...I'm not going to give all his secrets away, but here is a glimpse into the process.<br />
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<tr align="left"><td class="tr-caption"><i>Seasoning.</i></td></tr>
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<tr align="left"><td class="tr-caption"><i>More seasoning.</i></td></tr>
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<tr align="left"><td class="tr-caption"><i>You're looking at my balls.</i></td></tr>
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<tr align="left"><td class="tr-caption"><i>Prison shanks. Yes, the grooves have meaning.</i></td></tr>
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<tr align="left"><td class="tr-caption"><i>Finished product.</i></td></tr>
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<b>THE MEAT GRINDER RUN </b></h3>
Talking with Franco and a couple of other friends I decided to take the shorter 11 mile Hike Inn loop so that we could get the picnic set up. This actually worked out really well, so that as soon as everyone was back we started cooking.<br />
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<tr align="left"><td class="tr-caption"><i>Smokey says...</i></td></tr>
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<tr align="left"><td class="tr-caption"><i>The beginning of the journey...</i></td></tr>
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<tr align="left"><td class="tr-caption"><i>Titanic Franco.</i></td></tr>
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<tr align="left"><td class="tr-caption"><i>Lots o' water.</i></td></tr>
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Marc has been a GUTS member for longer than I have, but I just got to know him. He's a little strange and smells kind of bad and is bit of a Nonna's Boy, but is a good guy. We spent the whole day running together. Really, he's an awesome short distance runner and I'm kind of jealous of his ability. He ran the 11 miles with no water and carrying his jacket in his hand...for real?<br />
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<tr align="left"><td class="tr-caption"><i>Me and Marc. (Photo: Candy F.)</i></td></tr>
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<tr align="left"><td class="tr-caption"><i>BEAR!!!!</i></td></tr>
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Jenn, Jenn, Jenn...good luck, my friend, and I applaud you for following your heart! I am so excited for you to begin your life that it's kind of hard to express without sounding like a little girl or a queen, so, I'll leave it at that...have fun...enjoy...and best of luck!<br />
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<tr align="left"><td class="tr-caption"><i>Me and Jenn at the Hike Inn (Photo: Candy F.)</i></td></tr>
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<tr align="left"><td class="tr-caption"><i>Check out my shank...me and Candy. (Photo: Jenn C.)</i></td></tr>
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<tr align="left"><td class="tr-caption"><i>US! (Photo: Jenn C.)</i></td></tr>
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Well, it was a lot of fun! People liked our meat. I blew up Franco's stove (which I intend to fix). We had lots of good food. John M. even came by and we were able to wish him happy birthday in person! FUN!AaronDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02648509984411907738noreply@blogger.com0Amicalola Falls, Chattahoochee National Forest, Georgia, USA34.563979 -84.239639434.550903000000005 -84.2593804 34.577055 -84.2198984tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7346730162023019103.post-77244852158883503292012-03-19T13:48:00.000-04:002012-04-11T13:50:26.210-04:00The Best Pedestrian Tour of Atlanta<h2>
<span style="font-size: large;"><b>THE PUBLIX GEORGIA HALF MARATHON</b></span></h2>
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If you've wanted to take a tour of Atlanta and didn't have a car but had a couple of hours to kill and weren't scared of thugs this is it. Every time that I've run this race, I can't help but to think this very thing. Now, the marathon might be longer, but it runs through some pretty boring areas. This one is short and sweet taking you through some of the following areas:<br />
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<li>Centennial Olympic Park</li>
<li>Five Points / Downtown</li>
<li>MLK Memorial / Edgewood Avenue</li>
<li>Inman Park</li>
<li>Little 5 Points</li>
<li>The Carter Center</li>
<li>Virginia-Highland</li>
<li>Piedmont Park</li>
<li>Georgia Tech</li>
<li>Finish back at Centennial Olympic Park</li>
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So, you can see, this is pretty awesome. The course isn't all that challenging, however there are years like this past one where the temperature can get up there. Unfortunately after a winter of running in some pretty cool temps we were forced to slow down because of this. Whatever...I run for fun...remember?<br />
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<tr align="left"><td class="tr-caption"><i>She runs for fun too.</i></td></tr>
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OK, so after my failed simultaneous finish at the RT, one of my goals was to cross the finish line with Anna at the same time rather than ahead of her. Reckon, we did really good at a simultaneous finish. BUT, there is always a winner...AND...it wasn't me... <br />
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Love this race!AaronDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02648509984411907738noreply@blogger.com0Centennial Olympic Park, 265 Luckie St NW, Atlanta, GA 30303, USA33.7607927 -84.392969633.7475917 -84.4127106 33.773993700000005 -84.3732286tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7346730162023019103.post-7215427762440624272012-02-12T22:55:00.000-05:002012-04-18T21:25:13.018-04:00GUTS Coosa Training Run<h2 style="font-weight: normal;">
<span style="font-size: large;"><b>12 FEB 12 - 0º - COLD AS SH!T</b></span></h2>
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<span style="font-size: small;">So, GUTS did a training run up at Vogel State Park. It was cold as shit, we got up early as shit, and were tired as shit in the end, but had a shit load of fun...which consequently is 1/3 a pant load or 1/15 a butt load. Check out the pics yo!</span><br />
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<tr align="left"><td class="tr-caption"><i>Franco & Steve heading up the trail.</i></td></tr>
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<tr align="left"><td class="tr-caption"><i>Ice crystals.</i></td></tr>
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<tr align="left"><td class="tr-caption"><i>Like a ninja.</i></td></tr>
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Let me tell you about the ninja in the above photo. This kid is going to go places and do things that a lot of people will hear about. That's all I have to say. Wait, no it isn't...I have much respect for that gangsta ass fool.<br />
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<tr align="left"><td class="tr-caption"><i>According to this sign the Coosa and the DRT share the same single track...</i></td></tr>
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<tr align="left"><td class="tr-caption"><i>Heading down to Wolfpen Gap.</i></td></tr>
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<span style="font-size: small;">This trip was a blast. One thing to keep in mind is that when Blanton says it will take 15 minutes to do something, triple it for a normal person's time.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">I wasn't going to write anything about this run aside from what is above, but I was asked to do a write-up for the next GUTS newsletter about our club's training runs. Here's what I wrote. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">It’s 11:00pm Saturday night and I’m starting to panic. Tomorrow morning is coming fast and it’s going to be a cold one. Being the over prepared non-Boy Scout that I am I go over my gear once more making sure I have everything. 4:00am comes quickly as I hop out of bed and head off to meet Steve, Franco, Janice, and Sally whom I will share a ride with to the GUTS training run at Vogel State Park to run the Coosa Backcountry Trail. Once we arrive at Vogel and say our hellos to the 15 or so runners we’re off on our 4 hour adventure (some of us are really slow…that would be me). </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">The great thing about these training runs is that there is usually always someone there for you to run with no matter how fast or slow you are. And, have no fears, someone is always willing to hang back and run with you if you’re not feeling well, are tapering, or are just…well…me. Spending time with people in the woods, chatting and running, and sharing life in general just does something for one’s soul. It strengthens it. It builds bonds and friendships. It’s just good. Whenever possible I try to make these runs, because of that, and I don’t feel like I have to…I want to!</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">The run went GREAT! </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">Despite the freezing conditions we all had many a laugh. One of the funnier moments was when Sean was laying on the ground, trying to scare the crap out of me, and Franco decided he was going to sit on a log right beside him…there goes the surprise. All I could do is laugh when he jumped up and tried to scare me…really…it’s not like I couldn’t see him…I even asked him what the hell he were doing…maybe you had to be there…</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">Anyway, to make a long four hour run story short, the crew I rode up with patiently waited for me to return, and they weren’t even all that mad (at least they won’t tell me) when they found out that I decided to run up to Blood Mountain as well adding an extra 45 minutes to the day. They actually said that they were kind of jealous! The car ride back was much more animated than the than the one up as we shared stores of our run and even discussed, at length, the differences between a sh!t load, a pant load, and a butt load…these was critical as we wanted to be able to adequately describe the amount of fun we actually had out there!</span></blockquote>
<span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span>AaronDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02648509984411907738noreply@blogger.com0Vogel State Park, Chattahoochee National Forest, 7485 Vogel State Park Rd, Blairsville, GA 30512, USA34.763174 -83.92534.7501295 -83.944741 34.7762185 -83.905259tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7346730162023019103.post-62284840234443872682012-02-10T09:51:00.001-05:002012-02-10T09:51:10.325-05:00Cursed Race...NO MORE!!!<span style="font-size: large;">2012 RED TOP RUMBLE -OR- HOW I PASSED 75 PEOPLE</span><br />
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For those of you that know me and have had to put up with my unending ramblings about running, you probably know or heard that the RTR has been what I called a 'cursed race' for many years. It goes something like this:<br />
2008 - didn't know about it until race weekend and couldn't go mountain biking.<br />
2009 - missed registration.<br />
2010 - signed up... got INJURED...volunteered at AS 3/4.<br />
2011 - signed up... got INJURED...volunteered at The Pit.<br />
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<b>SINCE LAST TIME</b><br />
Well since my last check-in I've been doing whatever. I have been focused on fixing my diet as it was COMPLETELY out of whack and am starting to see results. More importantly, I am getting back to my running roots and running more and more just for fun. Anna and I have been running some trails and around her neighborhood...just places that are different from what I have been routinely doing. I've also organized a few fun runs including a night run with my buddies Frank and Rami. This was a blast! 2+ hours of ridiculing and picking on each other, sharing stories about our lives, and listening to Frank tell us about the Corleone family...which he still has to finish.<br />
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<tr align="left"><td class="tr-caption"><i>The spirit of Monsignor Frank.</i></td></tr>
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<b>LEADING UP TO THE RACE</b> <br />
So, there is no hiding the fact that this is in big competition with MMM for being one of my favorite races. Red Top Mountain edges out Fort Mountain just by a little bit as being one of my favorite places to run. That being said, I have adopted this race as being mine, though Jaydene (the former RD) and Jim (the new RD) would completely disagree. Technically it is theirs, but I am that lurker in the background that knows this park like crazy and has spent hundreds of miles and hours running, hiking, and mountain biking its trails. Not to mention exploring places like the Blair Witch Trail, the Stone Fire Place, the Diving Cliffs, the Iron Mine, Haunted Tree...the list goes on and on. I think there is only one place in the park I haven't checked out...which I plan to do tomorrow :-)<br />
SO, I kind of feel obligated to do whatever I can to help out. Officially, for the last two years I've marked part of the course with James T., picked up the Chobani from Publix, and bought the Dunkin' Donuts volunteer breakfast. It's not really all that much but it keeps me happy. <br />
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<tr align="left"><td class="tr-caption"><i>Chobani in space bags from the planet moon...35 cases to be exact.</i></td></tr>
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Unofficially, before the race I'll run a course check (a.k.a. training run) or two checking out the condition of the trails and noting things that might need to be fixed like a board on the bridge or whatever. I also posted these handy course check photos on Jaydene's Facebook wall.<br />
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<tr align="left"><td class="tr-caption"><i>PM course check.</i></td></tr>
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<tr align="left"><td class="tr-caption"><i>AM course check.</i></td></tr>
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<b>RACE DAY</b><br />
First, I have to mention that this was Anna's first trail race...and she did AWESOME. Though the results will show her 1 second behind me, she really won. She ran really hard and at the end were it not for a bad cramp (to which I was like "Thank God") she kept picking up speed running harder and harder. I really wanted to cross the finish together, but oh well...we were racing :-)<br />
So, what about those 75 people?<br />
Well, we started at the back of the pack. And when I say back there were only about 20 people behind the two of us. For real. That put us in about 328th place. We ran with Jen R., Len T., and Wes B. (wow all three names have three letters...it's a sign) for about a half mile or so, then started moving up. Eventually around mile 2 we found Frank and passed his slow ass (I can only say this because he would have beaten my ass were he like 40 years younger...my age that is...I think he's pushing 80).<br />
Anyway, we just ran! At each aid station we knew someone. We knew people at the road crossings. We had people yelling and cheering for us from other trails. It was cool. I love this club!<br />
Somewhere around mile 6 Avery met up with us. He is the son of Ultra Running Chef Ryan and a kid that I met in Publix a couple of years ago because we both had on a pair of Crosslites. We ran together for about 3 miles and talked the entire time. As it turns out, though I tried really hard to mentally crush him, Ryan did an awesome job of building up his mental fortitude. I think I could have run a good bit faster on this part of the trail, but we were talking and, well, I kind of got lost. Yes, I got lost in a conversation with a teenager and yes it cost me a sub 2-hour time...but whatever...it doesn't matter because I passed him as well...ha ha ha ha...another victim of my supreme speed and power.<br />
Eventually I could tell that Anna wanted to take off, but she was being nice to me so I picked up the pace and started running again. She's a tough cookie. Don't let her pretty smile fool you. And heaven forbid if she wore glasses when she ran...crap...I'd be toast.<br />
Anyway, the last few miles were nice running and walking a couple of hills. Then as we crossed the little wooden bridge on the makeshift trail we could see the finish line. We ran all of the hills together and even passed a couple more people...and then something happened...we finished. I broke "The Curse of the Rumble".<br />
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<b>WELL, WHAT NOW?</b><br />
Now that that's over I guess it's time to reflect and get ready for next year. I have offered my services to Jim B. and hopefully I can do a lot more next year. I know I am going to mark the course, pick up the Chobani and probably get the breakfast, but I'd love to ultimately be the course marshal. But, really, whatever I end up doing I am sure I'll be happy!<br />
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<b>LOVE THE RUMBLE!</b>AaronDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02648509984411907738noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7346730162023019103.post-21325624412973140362012-01-10T15:16:00.000-05:002012-01-10T18:15:28.124-05:00Missing in Action -- or -- Missing the ActionIt's another one of those "Where have I been?" sort of posts.<br />
Shortly after completing the <a href="http://longhairedrunningman.blogspot.com/2011/12/pine-mountain-315_07.html">Pine Mountain 31.5</a> and attending the <a href="http://longhairedrunningman.blogspot.com/2011/12/say-what.html">GUTS EOY Party</a>, things have been really quiet. As a matter of fact I contracted a long-lived head and chest cold that lasted for about 20 days. As it turns out a lot of my friends caught it as well. Unlike my normal self, this time I went to the doctor, and after taking an anti-biotic along with codeine cough syrup I ended up healing in the same amount of time as others who did nothing. (Experiment failed and $100 out the window.)<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">BIRTHDAY RUN / HIKE</span></b><br />
When my birthday finally rolled around I found myself at about 80% health and was still suffering from the Conti Crud. (Sorry my friend, but we are all blaming you for it as well as the 'malocchio'.) I decided the day before that it would be fun to visit one of my favorite trails in North Georgia and head up to Fort Mountain State Park for a 'Birthday Whatever Run'. We had no real plan or idea how long we were going to be gone, we were just going to do it and try to make it home in time for dinner.<br />
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<tr align="left"><td class="tr-caption"><i>Hwy. 411 south of Chatsworth with Fort Mountain looming in the background.</i></td></tr>
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On the road up to Fort Mountain I thought I saw something peculiar. No way. It had rained in Atlanta for a couple of days leading up but was I really seeing snow? YEP! I couldn't think of a cooler thing to see on my birthday in Georgia. I don't miss much of anything from NY except for my family, a few friends, and SNOW!<br />
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<tr align="left"><td class="tr-caption"><i>Snow covered peaks in the distance seen from the Cool Springs Overlook.</i></td></tr>
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Basically, our run started at the Cool Springs Overlook and followed the 302 to the 301, to the 410, back on the 301, and then continued on the Gahuti Trail back to the start. All in all I think it was probably between 9 and 10 miles!<br />
Of particular note were the waterfalls. Now I haven't hiked all of these trails that much but I have never seen them like this. There was a ton of water coming from everywhere. It had to be a combo of the rain and snow melt.<br />
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<tr align="left"><td class="tr-caption"><i>Base of Frank's Falls.</i></td></tr>
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<tr align="left"><td class="tr-caption"><i>Ftank's Falls.</i></td></tr>
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<tr align="left"><td class="tr-caption"><i>Water.</i></td></tr>
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<tr align="left"><td class="tr-caption"><i>Trail.</i></td></tr>
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What an awesome day! That's all. Just awesome :-D<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>AMICALOLA FALLS CAMPING TRIP</b></span><br />
Yep.<br />
I went camping.<br />
Yep.<br />
It rained.<br />
Yep.<br />
I didn't run more than a mile.<br />
Yep.<br />
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I don't reckon I got no reason to kill nobody. Mmm.
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<em>Anna's AWESOME panoramic photo of our AWESOME campsite.</em></div>
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<tr align="left"><td class="tr-caption"><i>Water.</i></td></tr>
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<tr align="left"><td class="tr-caption"><i>Mist.</i></td></tr>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">FAT ASS 50K</span></b><br />
Last year this was my first ultramarathon.<br />
This year it was my first bandit run.<br />
Yep, I'm a bad ass.<br />
This race is run on the trails of Sweetwater Creek State Park, and while I did not run the whole 50K I did get in a good 8 or so miles. And just so y'all know, it took me going out and sweeping the first section or trail just so that I could say that "I ran more miles than Tom." Tom. What a dick. What a great person. I enjoy seeing him at these races. He makes me laugh.<br />
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<tr align="left"><td class="tr-caption"><i>Shoals.</i></td></tr>
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The above picture reminds me of the Pacific Northwest. While I have never been there, this is how I imagine it. I really enjoy weather and days like this in small doses, but couldn't imagine it were every day like this.<br />
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<tr align="left"><td class="tr-caption"><i>Ruins.</i></td></tr>
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While sweeping I could not resist the urge to crush some shit with my new toy. Yes, there were runners smooshed, animals pureed, trees flattened, and I even took out a bus full of preschool children. A steamroller, as I discovered, is the perfect piece of heavy equipment to sweep a course with. Fear me bitches!<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>IN CONCLUSION</b></span><br />
I am slowly getting over my running funk with more frequent shorter runs. I'm even really looking forward to a couple of races this year. AND I'm logging all of my runs online and hopefully soon will be tearing up the dirt and asphalt with additional accountability to my friends.<br />
Hopefully I'll see you out there doing the same!<br />
Happy New Year!AaronDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02648509984411907738noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7346730162023019103.post-21368714132347104222011-12-12T13:03:00.001-05:002011-12-12T21:56:42.813-05:00Say What?!?!<span style="font-size: large;"><b>SUPER GUTS VOLUNTEER</b></span><br />
OK, so last night, 12/11/11, was the End of Year Party for GUTS. As it turns out I, along with Scott S., James T., and Mike D., won Super GUTS Volunteer of the year. For all of my services that I had rendered over the past year, I got to smile my sheepish smile in front of 6,000 people, give a coronation speech, and received a kick-ass North Face gear bag.<br />
When Janice (my coach...bless her heart for putting up with my slackness) announced my name I was like huh? So, I went up and then she started listing all of the things I've done. I don't know that I ever really tallied up the stuff, but there is a good bit. Even though as I write this, I still don't think I did all that much. I just love this club, its people, and in general really genuinely like to help out. In a way I almost feel awkward for accepting this award. I volunteer because it makes me feel good, I like to do it a lot, it is a lot of fun for me, so...I don't know...I just feel honored and weird at the same time.<br />
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<tr align="left"><td class="tr-caption"><i>Janice presenting the kick-ass gear bag, me holding my beer, Mama Kim striking an awesome pose, & Len's wife Shannon.<br />(Photo: Ryan C.)</i></td></tr>
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So why am I writing this?<br />
Partially for me.<br />
For my mom, brother, and sister who don't follow me on Facebook.<br />
AND to say thank you to all of my friends that said thank you to me. <span style="font-size: xx-small;"> </span><br />
<span style="font-size: xx-small;">That's stupid...huh? This post may be reverted to the bone-yard where some of my other posts have gone.</span><br />
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<tr align="left"><td class="tr-caption"><i>The Kick-Ass North Face Bag. Yes, it already has stuff in it :-)</i></td></tr>
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