Hey Waco folks...

Kalrog · Post by **Kalrog** » Mon Feb 27, 2006 1:52 pm

I just noticed that a new member (Lonegun1894) was from the Waco area and thought it might be a good time to ask a question of him and anyone else from that area.

I will be up there for a race on 11 March (trail run), and wondered if anyone could suggest a possible hotel close to Cameron Park. It needs to be quiet and comfortable but I don't care about amenities... just a place to sleep the night before my first ultramarathon. Also - what is the terrain like at that park? Flat? Rocky? Hills? ...?

And if you want to come out and watch a moron run 50k, I will be running around the park for most of the day.

stevie_d_64 · Post by **stevie_d_64** » Mon Feb 27, 2006 2:29 pm

It's like rolling, gradual hills and (cough) "Mount Carmel's" etc etc...

If you do 50k, thats purty good...

If I had to run 50k, I'd rather dig in and defend myself right on the spot...

Good luck on your run sir...

Kalrog · Post by **Kalrog** » Mon Feb 27, 2006 2:31 pm

stevie_d_64 wrote:If I had to run 50k, I'd rather dig in and defend myself right on the spot...

It's only about 3 miles further than I did last weekend and it will be on the trail instead of the road - and that is easier for me to do. Besides, I have a 9 hour time limit... hoping to be done in 6 though.

TxFire · Post by **TxFire** » Mon Feb 27, 2006 3:46 pm

That is awesome. I'd like to do an ultra some day. I did the Freescale Marathon last week for the third time. I was about to swear off Marathons at the end. Too much pain!!

Kalrog · Post by **Kalrog** » Mon Feb 27, 2006 5:38 pm

Yeah, Freescale was what I did last weekend - second time for me. Last year I did the Distance Challenge. This year I skipped the DC, but I wanted to do something "new" so I thought ULTRA! Actually - I wanted to do Pike's Peak, but that might have to wait until next year. This year will be my first ultra and I might even do the "Marathons of Texas" series next winter. Might also try for a 50 miler... maybe 100k or 100 miler even. But let's see how I do at my first long distance trail run first.

TxFire · Post by **TxFire** » Mon Feb 27, 2006 7:11 pm

WOW you are the man! Good luck and let us know how it goes. A 50 miler is the most I can ever see considering. I'm looking forward to doing a few Half Marathons this year. A lot easier training and recovery.

gigag04 · Post by **gigag04** » Mon Feb 27, 2006 7:45 pm

If I'm not mistaken Cameron park is where all the mtn bike trails are. IRIC its extremely hilly. Have fun with that!

Are you gonna carry on the run?

-nick

flintknapper · Post by **flintknapper** » Mon Feb 27, 2006 7:49 pm

Wow,

You guys have got me all "inspired" reading this.

I'm thinking about running out to the mailbox and back!

longtooth · Post by **longtooth** » Mon Feb 27, 2006 9:16 pm

+1 flint. WE are too old or too smart to run for fun.

Kalrog · Post by **Kalrog** » Mon Feb 27, 2006 10:30 pm

gigag04 wrote:Are you gonna carry on the run?

Believe it or not, I am actually looking for something that I can use for that purpose. I have the BUG (S&W 642) that would work, but I need a better carry method. I have what works for training runs, but I go lighter on race day...

Kalrog · Post by **Kalrog** » Mon Feb 27, 2006 10:31 pm

longtooth wrote:+1 flint. WE are too old or too smart to run for fun.

Probably smart...

Kalrog · Post by **Kalrog** » Mon Feb 27, 2006 10:38 pm

Giga - looks like you were right. Most of the google results about Cameron Park have to do with mountain bike magazines and stuff. From the official city website:
http://www.waco-texas.com/city_depts/parks/trails.htm

"The daring can rip down trails like â€œHo Chi Minhâ€? and the â€œThor, Babbler, Bat Caveâ€? trio, or the sane can leisurely stroll through vines and bamboo along â€œCalifornia 56.â€? Each trail is named and marked for difficulty, and all interwine into beautiful maze."

No way this will be all the sane trails either...

TxFire · Post by **TxFire** » Tue Feb 28, 2006 12:08 am

Ok, now I don't feel so silly about considering carrying while running. So what do you carry and how? I run around Whiterock Lake in Dallas pretty often. On the weekends I have no issues. But week days during the day it is lonely, though well patroled by DPD.

Also, how did you do at Freescale? I was 3:55 this year. Missed my goal of 3:45 but Oh Well. It is cool to have another runner here.

Kalrog · Post by **Kalrog** » Tue Feb 28, 2006 6:44 am

My freescale was a training run for the Waco Five-0. Time ended up at right about 5:30, but I had a great day and ran with a friend who was having IT Band problems.

I carry a S&W 642 in an uncle mike's IWB (clip is nothing) inside my waist mounted camelbak. Not fast to get to, and I really do have to come up with something better.

TxFire · Post by **TxFire** » Tue Feb 28, 2006 1:54 pm

That is GREAT. Running really should be all about having a great time. I also us a Camelback waistpack, I do not yet have anything small enough for it though. I need to get a Glock 27 now.