tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-52130931506712885522024-03-13T09:00:25.941-07:00Capitol Peak UltrasThis blog is set up to show all race updates and results for Capitol Peak Ultra events including the Capitol Peak Ultra 50 mile and 55K and the Mega Fat Ass.capitolpeakultrashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03748365808908513346noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5213093150671288552.post-14827953803906437422014-05-11T23:08:00.000-07:002014-05-11T23:13:26.097-07:002014 Capitol Peak 50 mile and 55 Km a Huge Success and a Big 10 Years Celebration!<div class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: 15.6pt; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;">
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Thank you everyone for
participating and especially to all of our wonderful volunteers in the 10<sup>th</sup>
Anniversary of the Capitol Peak 50 mile and 8<sup>th</sup> annual 55km on April
26, 2014 in Capitol State Forest near Olympia, WA. We couldn't do it without
all of a volunteers, especially the Friends of Capitol Forest (FOCF) and the
South Puget Sound Mobile Search and Rescue (SPSMSAR)!! We are once again proud
to donate our proceeds to FOCF for all the generous support on the trails in
Capitol Forest and for their continued support of the race at Falls
"Tequila Bar" Creek. And to SPSMSAR for their continued support
in radio communication at the race and for acting as the leading SAR team
throughout Capitol Forest. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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that 10 years have gone by so fast! It feels like just yesterday when I was out
with James Varner, running trails to figure out the first 50 mile course, back
in June, 2005. Some who ran back then, remember this inaugural year as the
"thorny carwash" where the devil’s club grew up faster than we
realized on race day…down in Hells Creek...appropriately named. DNR has
since closed this trail! And then came the 2006 year when we decided to
move the race to the middle of April (out of the growing season), but the race was
the first day of bear hunting season and about 3 inches of snow covered the
upper sections of the course. Also in 2006, the Friends of Capitol Forest
were born and trail maintenance projects in Capitol Forest improved
significantly. Then in 2007, we finally had decent weather and the course
was free of that thorny devils club. We
also started up the 55k distance in 2007. But snow was still a big
factor in 2007 and 2008, when there were still 5 foot snow drifts along the Crestline
trail and Capitol Peak. Logging operations were a major factor in the
substantial course changes in 2009 and 2010. Through 2011-2013, the
course remained the same and we managed to keep the "Grunt" over
those years.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Changes that occurred
at the last minute this year were a common theme in the history of Capitol Peak,
with the closure of the lower "Grunt" and restrictions to the towers
on top of Capitol Peak. Regardless of the
changes, our love of the Forest does not change, nor does our desire to bring the
trail/ultrarunning community together once again! And we could still access
the upper Grunt and the ATV Capitol Peak trail. This year’s trail also included
gentler trails on a longer out and back on the Porter Trail (on the 50 miler).
The 55k also got to go to Wedekind, and from what I’ve heard was a much more
desirable course. We hope to keep the
new revised course again next year. It was a fun year to celebrate the 50 miler 10th Anniversary, by providing the 10th Anniversary Bandanna and bring in the Pine Hearts for some great post-race bluegrass music. <o:p></o:p></span><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">We would love to hear your experiences from this year’s race.</span></div>
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very impressive finishes! <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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John Zeier (61) and Rainer Schultz (71)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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mile include: Wendy Wheeler-Jacob, Andrew Barnes, Paul Heffernan, , Steve
Loebner, Ryan McKnight, and Eric Purpose, <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Dick of Boulder Colorado won the women’s
with a time of 8:28:45. Gwen Scott took second with a time of 9:17.
</span><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Allison Moore placed
3rd for women (9:41).</span><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Tahoma","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Jason Lemon</span><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> placed 2nd (7:32) followed
by Nicholas Kopp in 3rd (7:34). <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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of (5:30:52); 2nd was Kristin
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many volunteers who also came forward to participate in this year’s 50 mile and
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in trail work efforts on April 5th include:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Molenaar, David Mora, John Pearch, Herb Reeves, Jason Weekes, Rainer
Schultz, Wes Foote, Joe Schrumm and the Friends of Capitol Forest. All
made a huge effort in getting the trails cleared or maintained this year in
Capitol Forest! <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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several "double dipping" efforts to help make Capitol Peak a great
race! Thanks go out to the all the volunteers for all their huge
support (please forgive me if I don't have everyone):<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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us once again use their store as a packet pickup location!</span><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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setting up their event tent on Friday</span><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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and Heidi Perry </span><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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parents Bill and Helene Pearch, Heidi Perry and </span><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Mike and Susan Pearch</span><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> (my aunt and uncle visiting from Ohio)</span><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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summit</span><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br />
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Sweepers: Herb Reeves
and Kris Ryding<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Help at the start:
Brent Warner and David Mora<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Thanks to South Puget
Sound Mobile Search and Rescue for being stationed at all the aid stations.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Post-race music: The
Pinehearts<br />
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">A1/A11 McKenny Ridge station: Patrick Johnson and
SPSMSAR<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Mark Lahaie, Herb Reeves and Friends of Capitol Forest<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Junction: Melissa and Matt Klungle (and Jasper!), Ulrike Krotscheck, Jim
Holbrooks, Mark and Cappy Nunlist<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Perry, Bill Herzog, Nona Snell and Bobbi Cussins<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Yannick Mulholland <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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their clock and other gear for timing.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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for providing their excellent timing system!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Thanks also to all of
our sponsors who donated or provided merchandise and goods for either our
awards or food/drinks:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">MJR Development</span><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> and Mark Lahaei (for donating $1000 towards
FOCF)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Seven Hills Running
Shop (donated $200 cash to winners of men and women 50 miler and many other gift cards)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Orange Mud </span><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">(donated products)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Hammer Nutrition (donating
HEED, Gel and discounts on other products),<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Scott Sports (donated
gift cards)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Patagonia (with a great
deal on t-shirts)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">South Sound Running (donated
gift cards and allowed us to have Packet Pickup at their store)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Route 16 Running and
Walking </span><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">(let us borrow clock
and finish line tower)</span><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">The Balanced Athlete<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Ultra Signup</span><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Ultrarunning Magazine</span><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Trail Runner Magazine
and the Trail Runner Trophy Series</span><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<a href="https://capitolpeakultras.com/cp50mile.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #999999; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">https://capitolpeakultras.com/cp50mile.html</span></a><span style="color: #999999; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Also, see the Capitol
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">1) We are very excited to celebrate the 10</span><sup style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">th</sup><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"> Anniversary for the Capitol Peak 50 mile on April 26, 2014. As a part of this year’s celebration, all runners and volunteers will receive a special anniversary </span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">bandanna</span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"> (see attached image). Thanks to my Mom for the wonderful artwork! And thanks to my Mom and Dad (Bill and Helene Pearch) for all the support in preparing and serving awesome soup over the years! And thanks to Wild Bill Graphics for all the printing of the bandannas and t-shirts. And even if you run the 55Km, you will also receive a bandanna. The 55 km started up in 2007, replacing the relay option in 2006 and 25k option in 2005. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">2) As the10th Anniversary for the 50 mile, we look back at many years of success and also remember that the course changed almost every year up to 2011, which somehow we managed to keep a solid course for 3 years since then. The Dept. of Natural Resources (DNR) which we receive a permit from every year, have recently notified us that the “Grunt” trail has been officially closed because of the erosion hazard. In order to avoid the Grunt, we had to change the course on how we will access the summit of Capitol Peak. We will access the official motorbike Capitol Peak trail off the C4000 road, making it a 2.7 mile loop to the Peak, instead of a 5.2 mile grunt loop. And Glenn Tachiyama will still be on the Peak to take your </span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">photograph</span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"> as you summit! Thanks Glenn!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"> In addition, we have also been working with DNR regarding a timber sale (logging operation) in the Lost Valley area. The logging operation will not affect the course distance too much in this area, as we will be running just on the road and will be completely away from any of the logging operation. We will clearly mark the road with our usual orange spray paint and orange/yellow flagging to make sure it is clear where to go on this section and the rest of the course. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">As a result of the course changes with the Grunt trail closure and logging operation reroute, we had changed the course that will allow the 55k to follow the 50 mile runners all the way to Wedekind, who will then turn to Falls Creek and the finish. Where the 50 mile runners will have a longer out and back section along the Porter trail about 8.3 miles one-way. We anticipate faster times without the Grunt trail on this new course and hope you will still enjoy yourself even with these unexpected last minute changes. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Please check out the course page for the map of the new course and some additional details: </span><u><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><a href="https://capitolpeakultras.com/Course.html" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">https://capitolpeakultras.com/<wbr></wbr>Course.html</a></span></u><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"> </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">We've updated the course information regarding cutoff times on our course site.<br />See aid station planning spreadsheets for respective distance you are running:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">50 mile: <a href="https://capitolpeakultras.com/uploads/50mileAidStationPlanner2014.pdf" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">https://capitolpeakultras.com/<wbr></wbr>uploads/<wbr></wbr>50mileAidStationPlanner2014.<wbr></wbr>pdf</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">3) Regular start is at 6:30am. However, we are also allowing both 50M and 55k runners to take the early start at 5:30 am. Please email me if you are planning on taking the early start. As in previous years, our cutoffs are stringent for the 55k even at Falls Creek the first passing, since in the past we have had to have 2 sets of sweepers. By allowing the 55k runners to start the early start, it will allow more time to get to the aid station and both races to be more in sync. Please respect the cutoffs to keep our volunteers happy! So if you think it will take you longer to get to the aid stations, please consider the early start. And please no fast runners in the early start! I included the "Station Opens" column on this same site so you can judge if will be too fast (for the 1st or 2nd aid stations) to do the early start.<br /><br />Also, you can also see that if you start as the 50mile and decide it’s not your day or whatever other reason you can still finish on the 55k course after Wedekind (A5) and still get a finishing time for the 55k. However, if you decide to only finish the 55k as a 50 miler starter, you will forfeit any prizes at the finish.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><br />But there are a couple reasons to go for the 50 mile finish:<br />50 mile is only a part of the Washington Ultra Series! The 55k is not.<br />And the 50 mile you can only earn the First to the Peak award (1st men and women each who reach the summit of Capitol Peak and then still finishes all 50 miles!)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">4) If you plan spending the night in a hotel in Olympia, you might want to book now. Olympia's Arts festival and Procession of the Species is happening on Friday and Saturday. Check out some hotels on the event website: </span><a href="https://capitolpeakultras.com/Race_Info.html" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">https://<wbr></wbr>capitolpeakultras.com/Race_<wbr></wbr>Info.html</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"> We also recommend a hotel either in Tumwater or West Olympia! Or camping is free at Margaret McKenny campground (first come first serve basis- NO reservations but a Discover Pass is required to park for camping and all day at the race on April 26: </span><a href="http://discoverpass.wa.gov/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">http://discoverpass.wa.<wbr></wbr>gov/</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"> . Or you can purchase at the Fred Meyers. Please make sure you purchase a Discover Pass online or elsewhere. They DO NOT have a place to purchase a Discover Pass at the campground! If you camp overnight, make sure you have an annual pass or a pass for April 25 and 26. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">5) You should consider coming to Olympia earlier, pickup your packet at South Sound Running between 3-6pm . South Sound Running is located at 3409 Capitol Blvd in Olympia. Then go check out the Arts Walk in downtown Olympia! Here is information about the Arts<a href="http://www.thurstontalk.com/2014/04/15/arts-walk-maps-now-available/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">http://www.thurstontalk.com/<wbr></wbr>2014/04/15/arts-walk-maps-now-<wbr></wbr>available/</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Anyone can still sign up online until Wednesday 4/23 at 11:59pm: <a href="http://ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?did=24765" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">http://ultrasignup.com/<wbr></wbr>register.aspx?did=24765</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Or register at the packet pickup or race day registration. Everyone needs to check in on race day even if you picked up your bib number at the packet pickup.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 14.266666412353516px;"><br />7) Hammer is proudly sponsoring Capitol Peak Ultras again this year. Aid stations will be stocked with Gels, HEED, and E-Caps, and Fizz electrolyte supplements. We are very thankful to Hammer for all their generous support! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 14.266666412353516px;"><br />8) We also have our special Capitol Peak hand crafted mugs for our age group winners...thanks to Mug Revolution!<br /><a href="http://handmademugs.blogspot.com/2012/03/test.html" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">http://handmademugs.blogspot.<wbr></wbr>com/2012/03/test.html</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 14.266666412353516px;"><br />9) Thanks to all of our sponsors which include the following:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Please stay after the finish and enjoy from Pearch’s finest homemade soup and cheer on everyone. </span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">The Pine Hearts bluegrass band will also be playing at the finish: </span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/ThePineHearts" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.<wbr></wbr>com/ThePineHearts</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 14.266666412353516px;">Thanks to all our sponsors, volunteers and Friends of Capitol Forest who helped make this event a success over the years. Friends of Capitol Forest will again be there to help provide the large event tent and also will be working the Falls Creek Aid Station. Once again we will be donating our proceeds to support the Friends of Capitol Forest and the South Puget Sound Mobile Search and Rescue.</span></div>
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capitolpeakultrashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03748365808908513346noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5213093150671288552.post-79479726376790831922014-03-26T00:53:00.003-07:002014-03-26T00:53:32.099-07:00Capitol Peak trail work opportunities and update 3/26/14<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial; font-size: x-small;">Greetings!</span><br />
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For those interested and in the Olympia area, we will have a trail work party in conjunction with the Friends of Capitol Forest (FOCF) on Saturday April 5th to work on the Capitol Peak course. We will meet at 8:30am at the Haggens/Starbucks in west Olympia (at jct of Cooper Pt and Black Lake Blvd). Bring work clothes/boots/raingear and some food to snack on. There will be food before and after the trail work. This trail work is a perfect opportunity for those in Cascade Crest or other 100 milers needing their volunteer hours! As always, Capitol Peak Ultras are donating proceeds to FOCF! </div>
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For those that haven't signed up for Capitol Peak 50 mile/55km, the fee goes up after April 1st (midnight - March 31 eve). If you want a Patagonia race tshirt, you also need to register by April 1st.</div>
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We also want to acknowledge that MJR Development is providing a considerable donation towards the Friends of Capitol Forest.</div>
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MJR Development is a Kirkland based company with a local partner, Mark Lahaie, who is a long time Thurston County resident. Mark was introduced to the trail running community in early 2013 and now enjoys running and racing in Capitol Forest. MJR Development recently acquired a number of vacant properties in Lacey's Woodland District and is working closely with Lacey to improve the District. The goal is to create a pedestrian-friendly urban environment in which employment, education, shopping, restaurants, and housing are all within a walkable distance.</div>
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In addition, this year we will celebrate the 10th anniversary for the 50 miler and are working on a special commemorative bandanna for all who participate or volunteer. Stay tuned for more race day detail and other updates.</div>
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Thanks for all your interest and support of Capitol Peak Ultras!</div>
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capitolpeakultrashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03748365808908513346noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5213093150671288552.post-35858973603548183562014-01-12T23:51:00.001-08:002014-01-12T23:51:31.006-08:002014 Mega Fat Ass<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13.333333969116211px;">Greetings!</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13.333333969116211px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13.333333969116211px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13.333333969116211px;">The Mega Fat Ass is all ready to go this Saturday January 18, 2014 at</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13.333333969116211px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13.333333969116211px;">8:00am. We were successful in marking the course this past weekend</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13.333333969116211px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13.333333969116211px;">and working to get the course cleared after the wind storm this past</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13.333333969116211px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13.333333969116211px;">weekend. Unlike last year, both the 17 mile and 34 mile course are</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13.333333969116211px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13.333333969116211px;">completely snow free, but as usual plan on mud and wet conditions, as</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13.333333969116211px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13.333333969116211px;">the weather forecast calls for rain this Saturday.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13.333333969116211px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13.333333969116211px;">Here are a few things to prepare for this weekends race:</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13.333333969116211px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13.333333969116211px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13.333333969116211px;">If you haven't already done so...take the time to go online and</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13.333333969116211px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13.333333969116211px;">purchase a discover pass. This may be for the person's car (with</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13.333333969116211px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13.333333969116211px;">individual license plate) you may be carpooling with..HINT HINT!! The</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13.333333969116211px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13.333333969116211px;">Discover Pass is NOT covered in the entry for the Mega Fat Ass or the</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13.333333969116211px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13.333333969116211px;">Capitol Peak 50 mile/55k in April, so if you are planning to run</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13.333333969116211px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13.333333969116211px;">either of these races or any other races that are on Washington state</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13.333333969116211px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13.333333969116211px;">land (including WA state parks), you might as well purchase an Annual</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13.333333969116211px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13.333333969116211px;">Pass.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13.333333969116211px;" /><a href="http://discoverpass.wa.gov/" style="background-color: white; color: #1155cc; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13.333333969116211px;" target="_blank">http://discoverpass.wa.gov/</a><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13.333333969116211px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13.333333969116211px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13.333333969116211px;">See the Discover Pass website FAQ site that will help answer any</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13.333333969116211px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13.333333969116211px;">questions you may have. </span><a href="http://discoverpass.wa.gov/faq/" style="background-color: white; color: #1155cc; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13.333333969116211px;" target="_blank">http://discoverpass.wa.gov/<wbr></wbr>faq/</a><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13.333333969116211px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13.333333969116211px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13.333333969116211px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13.333333969116211px;">Everyone also needs to make sure they have a waiver signed before starting:</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13.333333969116211px;" /><a href="https://capitolpeakultras.com/uploads/fatassdnrADULTwaiver.pdf" style="background-color: white; color: #1155cc; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13.333333969116211px;" target="_blank">https://capitolpeakultras.com/<wbr></wbr>uploads/fatassdnrADULTwaiver.<wbr></wbr>pdf</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13.333333969116211px;"> (for adults)</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13.333333969116211px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13.333333969116211px;">(for minors under 18:</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13.333333969116211px;" /><a href="https://capitolpeakultras.com/uploads/fatassdnrMINORwaiver.pdf" style="background-color: white; color: #1155cc; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13.333333969116211px;" target="_blank">https://capitolpeakultras.com/<wbr></wbr>uploads/fatassdnrMINORwaiver.<wbr></wbr>pdf</a><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13.333333969116211px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13.333333969116211px;">Printing these forms and bringing them already signed at registration</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13.333333969116211px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13.333333969116211px;">will help speed up registration! ThIs DNR waiver are NOT part of the</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13.333333969116211px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13.333333969116211px;">online registration!</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13.333333969116211px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13.333333969116211px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13.333333969116211px;">Also, we have decided to preserve the same course as in previous years</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13.333333969116211px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13.333333969116211px;">for this years Mega Fat Ass 34 mile and 17 mile. However, there are</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13.333333969116211px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13.333333969116211px;">new trail names that DNR have been out updating in the forest to</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13.333333969116211px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13.333333969116211px;">reflect the new map. Some of the trail names on this map have been</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13.333333969116211px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13.333333969116211px;">changed throughout Capitol State Forest, to reflect the new DNR</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13.333333969116211px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13.333333969116211px;">Capitol Forest Map. When in doubt, follow the red/yellow flagging or</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13.333333969116211px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13.333333969116211px;">orange spray paint arrows to follow the Fat Ass course.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13.333333969116211px;" /><a href="https://capitolpeakultras.com/uploads/CPFatAssmapJanuary18-2014.pdf" style="background-color: white; color: #1155cc; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13.333333969116211px;" target="_blank">https://capitolpeakultras.com/<wbr></wbr>uploads/CPFatAssmapJanuary18-<wbr></wbr>2014.pdf</a><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13.333333969116211px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13.333333969116211px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13.333333969116211px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13.333333969116211px;">Please thank the South Puget Sound Mobile Search and Rescue (SPSMSAR)</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13.333333969116211px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13.333333969116211px;">for their continued support for Capitol Peak Ultras events! SSMSAR</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13.333333969116211px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13.333333969116211px;">will be stationed at all the 3 checkpoints with water, but with no</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13.333333969116211px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13.333333969116211px;">food...remember this is a fat ass so bring your own food. If you have</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13.333333969116211px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13.333333969116211px;">a drop bag, we will have your drop bags taken to the Falls Creek</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13.333333969116211px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13.333333969116211px;">station but not the other stations...so plan accordingly! Please</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13.333333969116211px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13.333333969116211px;">clearly mark your name on your bag, otherwise you may not see it</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13.333333969116211px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13.333333969116211px;">again.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13.333333969116211px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13.333333969116211px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13.333333969116211px;">For those running the 34 mile only, you can start at early (preferably</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13.333333969116211px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13.333333969116211px;">7am "on the nose" prior to the regular start) but please let us know</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13.333333969116211px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13.333333969116211px;">you are starting early and remember there is no guarantee you will see</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13.333333969116211px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13.333333969116211px;">your drop bag when you get to Falls Creek the first time. Please take</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13.333333969116211px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13.333333969116211px;">the 7am start if you think you will take longer than 8 hours for the</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13.333333969116211px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13.333333969116211px;">34 miles.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13.333333969116211px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13.333333969116211px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13.333333969116211px;">Post-race potluck: please bring a can of chicken noodle soup or</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13.333333969116211px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13.333333969116211px;">butternut squash soup (if vegetarian). We will cook it all together</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13.333333969116211px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13.333333969116211px;">and be hot and ready at the finish. If you forget soup, we will also</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13.333333969116211px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13.333333969116211px;">have Ramon noodles, hot coco and coffee also. Everyone is welcome to</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13.333333969116211px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13.333333969116211px;">hang out at the finish with FOCF, food, burn barrols and good times!</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13.333333969116211px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13.333333969116211px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13.333333969116211px;">This year there is a camp host living under the camp host shelter.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13.333333969116211px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13.333333969116211px;">Please respect the camp host if you plan to camp at the start. We</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13.333333969116211px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13.333333969116211px;">will open the gate at 2pm on Friday, but if no one is there, the gate</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13.333333969116211px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13.333333969116211px;">might be closed but will be unlocked and latched. Please make sure</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13.333333969116211px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13.333333969116211px;">you close the gate behind after you pull through...this is just to</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13.333333969116211px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13.333333969116211px;">keep others that might not be affiliated with the event from camping.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13.333333969116211px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13.333333969116211px;">DNR have graciously let us use the Margaret McKenny campground so</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13.333333969116211px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13.333333969116211px;">please respect the camp host and anyone else after dark hours.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13.333333969116211px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13.333333969116211px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13.333333969116211px;">Camping will also be available for anyone wanting to stay Friday night</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13.333333969116211px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13.333333969116211px;">January 17. Please make sure you have a Discover Pass. Please park in</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13.333333969116211px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13.333333969116211px;">designed parking or campground but not immediately next to the finish</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13.333333969116211px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13.333333969116211px;">line event tents. There will not be camping available Saturday night,</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13.333333969116211px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13.333333969116211px;">since this event is specially permitted for Friday night and Saturday</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13.333333969116211px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13.333333969116211px;">only</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13.333333969116211px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13.333333969116211px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13.333333969116211px;">Also, we will also be giving out bib numbers before the start. Even</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13.333333969116211px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13.333333969116211px;">if you already registered, please come early (prior to 7:30am) and</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13.333333969116211px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13.333333969116211px;">you will receive a bib number upon a receiving your signed DNR waiver.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13.333333969116211px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13.333333969116211px;"> If you haven't signed up yet, online registration will be available</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13.333333969116211px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13.333333969116211px;">until Thursday 1/16/14 at 11:59pm at the following link:</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13.333333969116211px;" /><a href="http://ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?did=24767" style="background-color: white; color: #1155cc; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13.333333969116211px;" target="_blank">http://ultrasignup.com/<wbr></wbr>register.aspx?did=24767</a><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13.333333969116211px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13.333333969116211px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13.333333969116211px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13.333333969116211px;">Or if anyone misses the online registration, there will be day of race</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13.333333969116211px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13.333333969116211px;">registration available!!</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13.333333969116211px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13.333333969116211px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13.333333969116211px;">Additional donations to Friends of Capitol Forest will also be much</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13.333333969116211px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13.333333969116211px;">appreciate...FOCF are the ones who help built the new shelter at</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13.333333969116211px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13.333333969116211px;">Margaret McKenny campground and have worked hard on many thousands of</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13.333333969116211px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13.333333969116211px;">hours each year on trail projects in Capitol Forest! They will also</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13.333333969116211px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13.333333969116211px;">be out at Falls Creek to cheer you all on!</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13.333333969116211px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13.333333969116211px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13.333333969116211px;">See you all soon this Saturday!</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13.333333969116211px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13.333333969116211px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13.333333969116211px;">Thanks for all your continued support!</span><br />
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<span class="HOEnZb adL" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13.333333969116211px;"><span style="color: #888888;"><br />John Pearch<br /><a href="mailto:capitolpeak@gmail.com" style="color: #1155cc;">capitolpeak@gmail.com</a><br /><a href="tel:360-250-2006" style="color: #1155cc;" value="+13602502006">360-250-2006</a><br /><a href="https://capitolpeakultras.com/Mega_Fat_Ass.html" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">https://capitolpeakultras.com/<wbr></wbr>Mega_Fat_Ass.html</a></span></span>capitolpeakultrashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03748365808908513346noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5213093150671288552.post-91680058160001328392013-05-14T23:55:00.003-07:002013-05-14T23:55:39.951-07:002013 Capitol Peak 50 mile and 55km a huge success and thank you's!<div style="font-family: arial,sans-serif; font-size: 13.333333969116211px;">
Thank
you everyone for participating and especially to all of our wonderful
volunteers in this years Capitol Peak 50 mile and 55km. We couldn't do
it without all of a volunteers, especially to the Friends of Capitol
Forest (FOCF) and the South Puget Sound Mobile Search and Rescue
(SPSMSAR)!! We are once again proud to donate our proceeds to FOCF for
all the generous support on the trails in Capitol Forest and for their
continued support at the race at Falls "Tequila Bar" Creek. And to
SPSMSAR for their continued support in radio communication at the race
and for acting as the leading SAR team throughout Capitol Forest. </div>
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As
many of you are aware the 50 mile and 55k course was the same course
for the past 3 years. This year the weather was also very cooperative
with stellar views of Mt Rainier, St Helens and the Olympics! Here is a
race recap.</div>
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The 50 mile course was fast and furious with many impressive finishes! </div>
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<li style="margin-left: 15px;">87 finished the 50 mile</li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;">The 50 mile had 2 senior finishers including: John Zeier and Mike Kuhlmann</li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;">5 year finishers for the 50 mile include: Thomas Riley and Glenn Mangiantini</li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;">The women's 50 mile race was amazing! Darla
Askew set a new course record of 7:45:58, winning by over an hour!
Genia Kacey took second with a time of 8:45. <span style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Tahoma,arial; font-size: 12.222222328186035px;">Wendy Wheeler-Jacobs</span> placed 3rd women (9:19).</span><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Tahoma, arial;"><span style="font-size: 12px;"> </span></span></li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px; text-align: left;"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif;">The
men's 50 mile race was also impressive. Zach Gingerich won with a time
of 6:58:48. Zach took the lead in the last 6 miles of the race. </span>Brandon Sullivan placed 2nd (7:01) followed by Aaron Ray for 3rd (7:16). </li>
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The 55k also had impressive finishes...</div>
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<li style="margin-left: 15px;">51 finished the 55Km.</li>
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The 55k had 6 senior finishers including: Wild Bill Voiland (our T-shirt guru!) and Clem Lacava</li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;">The 5 year finisher for the 55k goes to Juan Dominguez </li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;">Benoit
Gignac from Vancouver, BC won by over 30 minutes with a time of
4:25:01! Followed by Phil Kochik for 2nd (4:57) and Patrick Johnson for
3rd (4:59)</li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;">Krystal Seger won for the women with a time of (5:44:21) and 2nd was Shamai Larsen (5:56) and third was Iris Priebe (6:35). </li>
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<b>We are indebted to many volunteers who also came forward to participate in this years 50 mile and 55km. </b></div>
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Those that came to aid in trail work efforts in February, March and April include:</div>
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Rob Dengel, Jen Edwards, Melissa and Matt Klungle, Dave Molenaar,
David Mora, John Pearch, Heidi Perry, Herb Reeves, Jim Szumila, Brandon
Williams, and the Friends of Capitol Forest. All made a huge effort in
getting the trails cleared this year in Capitol Forest! </div>
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Several people made several "double dipping" efforts to
help make Capitol Peak a great race! Thanks go out to the all the
volunteers for all their huge support (please forgive me if I don't have
everyone):</div>
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<li style="margin-left: 15px;">Course Markers: Jen Edwards, Patrick Johnson, David Mora, Dave Molenaar and other Olympia Trail Runners</li>
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Thursday Packet stuffing party: Heidi Perry, Herb Reeves, David Mora,
Dave Molenaar, Kris Ryding, Rob Dengel, Ulrike Krotscheck, Jim
Holbrooks, Melissa and Matt Klungle and Julie Kamerrer</li>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif;">Soup Prep: Bill and Helene Pearch (my wonderful parents!)</span></li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif;">Packet Pickup at South Sound Running: Heidi Perry, Kris Ryding, Karen and George Wiggins, Jen Edwards</span></li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif;">Thanks also to South Sound Running for letting us once again use their store as a packet pickup location!</span></li>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif;">David Snyder and FOCF for setting up their event tent on Friday</span></li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif;">Aid Station supplier, driving and setting up aid stations: Kent Holder and Kris Ryding</span></li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif;">Race Day Registration: Roger Michel, Rob Dengel and Julie Kamerrer </span></li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif;">Post race meal: my parents wonderful parents Bill and Helen Pearch, Heidi Perry and </span>Jim Szumila</li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif;">Photographer: Glenn Tachiyama on Capitol Peak summit</span></li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif;">Aid Station A1/A9: David Mora, Holly Knowles, <span style="white-space: nowrap;">Kathleen Krouse</span> and </span> SPSMSAR</li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif;">Aid Station A2/A8: Eric Klunder, Josh Morse and FOCF and </span> SPSMSAR</li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif;">Aid Station A3/A4: Melissa and Matt Klungle, Ulrike and Jim, Anne Larsen</span> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif;">and </span> SPSMSAR</li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif;">Aid Station A5/A7: </span> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif;">Rick Blacker, Olga <span style="white-space: nowrap;">Nevtrinos</span>, Nicolay <span style="white-space: nowrap;">Anikevich, </span><span style="white-space: normal;">Marge Kohm</span><span style="white-space: nowrap;">, </span></span>Michelle Roose <span style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif;">and </span> SPSMSAR</li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif;">Aid Station A6 turnaround: Kris Ryding, Tho Le </span> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif;">and Laurie Rich and </span> SPSMSAR</li>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif;">Sweepers: Dave Molenaar (1st 30), Kris Ryding (last 20 miles), Brandon Williams (Capitol Peak to Falls)</span></li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif;">Finish line Timing: Tony Seabolt, David Mora, Greg Bargmann and Allen Skytta </span></li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif;">Thanks also to Route 16 for letting us borrow their clock and other gear for timing.</span></li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif;">Thanks also to Ultra Signup and Mark Gilligan for providing their excellent timing system!</span></li>
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Thanks also to all of our sponsors who provided merchandise and goods for either our awards or food/drinks:<br />
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<li style="margin-left: 15px;">Hammer Nutrition</li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;">Scott Sports</li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;">Patagonia</li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif;">South Sound Running</span></li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;">Route 16 Running and Walking</li>
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Seven Hills Running Shop</li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;">The Balanced Athlete</li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif;">Ultra Signup</span></li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif;">Ultrarunning Magazine</span></li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif;">Trail Runner Magazine and the Trail Runner Trophy Series</span></li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif;">Roger Michel and Evergreen Trail Running</span></li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;">San Francisco Street Bakery</li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif;">Pat Ackley and Starbucks </span></li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif;">Olympia Food Coop</span></li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif;">Wild Bill Graphics (for printing the tshirts)</span></li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif;">Mug Revolution (hand crafted age group mugs)</span></li>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif;">Thanks also to the Washington State Department of Natural Resources for continued support and permitting this event! </span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif;">And to USATF for sanctioning this event!</span></div>
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Results, Photos and stories about the race can be found here:</div>
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Please let me know if you would like to add your blog with any stories about your experience at Capitol Peak!</div>
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If you would like to purchase a high resolution photograph, please see Glenn Tachiyamas photos:</div>
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<br />Here are a few things to know for Capitol Peak on April 27! </div>
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<br />1) Everyone needs to have a Discover Pass to park your car during the race or camp the night before. Please purchase a Discover Pass before you try and drive up to the start. <a href="http://discoverpass.wa.gov/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">http://discoverpass.wa.<wbr></wbr>gov/</a> They DO NOT have a place to pay at the campground and we won't have extra to purchase.</div>
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2) If you plan spending the night in a hotel in Olympia, you might want to book now. Olympia's Arts festival and Procession of the Species is happening on Friday and Saturday. Check out some hotels on the event website: <a href="https://capitolpeakultras.com/Race_Info.html" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">https://<wbr></wbr>capitolpeakultras.com/Race_<wbr></wbr>Info.html</a> We also recommend a hotel either in Tumwater or West Olympia! Or camping is free at Margarette McKenny campground (first come first serve basis- no reservations but a Discover Pass is required to park for camping and all day at the race on April 27. Please make sure you purchase a Discover Pass online. </div>
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<br />3) You should consider coming to Olympia earlier, pickup your packet at South Sound Running between 3-6pm . South Sound Running is located at 3409 Capitol Blvd in Olympia. <a href="http://www.southsoundrunning.com/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">http://www.<wbr></wbr>southsoundrunning.com/</a></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif;">Then go check out the Arts Walk in downtown Olympia! Here is information about the Arts Walk: </span><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: arial, sans-serif;"><u><a href="http://olympiawa.gov/city-services/parks/community-events/artswalk" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">http://olympiawa.gov/<wbr></wbr>city-services/parks/community-<wbr></wbr>events/artswalk</a></u></span></div>
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These Patagonia tshirts are women and men sized! Tshirts not available after April 1st! </div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif;">Also, please spread the word for anyone that hasn't registered for Capitol Peak and want to save $$ and want a tshirt! Registration IS STILL available after April 1, just no tshirts.</span><br /><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: arial, sans-serif;"><u><a href="http://ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?did=18071" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">http://ultrasignup.com/<wbr></wbr>register.aspx?did=18071</a> </u></span></div>
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<br />5) We've updated the course information regarding cutoff times on our course site: <br /><a href="https://capitolpeakultras.com/Course.html" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">https://capitolpeakultras.com/<wbr></wbr>Course.html</a> (see aid station planning for respective distance you are running).<br />Regular start is at 6:30am. However, we are also allowing both 50M and 55k runners to take the early start at 5:30 am. Please email me if you are taking the early start. See the Aid Station spreadsheet with cutoffs at respective stations.<br />The plan is to run the same course as last year, but pending trail conditions on race day. </div>
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Capitol Peak also provides a chance for everyone to finish! If you start as the 50mile and decide its not your day or whatever other reason, you can still finish on the 55k course after A4 and still get a finishing time for the 55k (but not eligible for 55k awards).<br />But there are a couple reasons to go for the 50 mile finish:<br />50 mile is only apart of the Washington Ultra Series! The 55k is not.</div>
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6) <span style="color: red; font-family: arial; font-size: x-small;">NEW for 2013!! Capitol State Forest has a new map! </span><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-small;">You can download the map on your iPhone or Smart phone from the following link: </span><a href="http://washingtondnr.wordpress.com/2013/03/05/top-5-reasons-to-download-the-new-capitol-state-forest-map-onto-your-smartphone/" style="color: #1155cc; font-family: arial; font-size: small;" target="_blank">http://washingtondnr.<wbr></wbr>wordpress.com/2013/03/05/top-<wbr></wbr>5-reasons-to-download-the-new-<wbr></wbr>capitol-state-forest-map-onto-<wbr></wbr>your-smartphone/</a></div>
<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13.333333969116211px;">Or purchase a hard copy map at the following link:</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13.333333969116211px;" /><a href="http://washingtondnr.wordpress.com/2013/03/04/new-capitol-state-forest-map-is-hot-off-the-presses/" style="background-color: white; color: #1155cc; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13.333333969116211px;" target="_blank">http://washingtondnr.<wbr></wbr>wordpress.com/2013/03/04/new-<wbr></wbr>capitol-state-forest-map-is-<wbr></wbr>hot-off-the-presses/</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13.333333969116211px;"> (we may have some on race day to purchase for cheaper price if interested)</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13.333333969116211px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13.333333969116211px;">Note: Trail names have changed on the map and in the forest, but when in doubt just follow the yellow/red flagging or other course marking to follow the course. </span><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13.333333969116211px;">
<br />7) As of right now there is virtually no snow in Capitol Forest. If you are in the area and want to come join the Olympia Trail Runners for a run and some trail work, it would be great opportunity to get some idea about the race course and give back to the trails. You can also earn a Capitol Peak pint glass for your help!</div>
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Saturday April 13 Great Gravel Pack-in- a trail work day working together with runners, hikers, backcountry horsemen, mountain bikers and motorbikers and other recreation users of Capitol Forest. Meeting place is at the Margarette McKenny campground at 9am. We will run on portions of the Capitol Peak 50 mile course after working on trails.</div>
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Sun April 14 8:00am Meet at West Olympia Top Foods/Starbucks for trail work and more trail run. We realize that some might be running other races that weekend but thought we'd have both days open to anyone interested since we will be going out anyways that weekend to catch up on trail work and trail runs. Please email me if interested in one of these days and I will let you know more details.</div>
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If interested, you can join the Oly Trail Runners facebook page and find out other trail runs in Capitol Forest! <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/207133992724092/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.<wbr></wbr>com/groups/207133992724092/</a></div>
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8) If you have a friend or family that might be interested in helping at an aid station, we would greatly appreciate their help. Please email me if you have any interest in helping! All volunteers will earn a Capitol Peak pint glass for their help!</div>
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<br />9) Hammer is proudly sponsoring Capitol Peak Ultras again this year. Aid stations will be stocked with Gels, HEED, and E-Caps, and Fizz electrolyte supplements. </div>
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<br />10) We also have our special Capitol Peak hand crafted mugs for our age group winners...thanks to Mug Revolution!<br /><a href="http://handmademugs.blogspot.com/2012/03/test.html" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">http://handmademugs.blogspot.<wbr></wbr>com/2012/03/test.html</a></div>
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<br />Good luck in your training! Please let me know if you have any questions about your training or other details about Capitol Peak Ultramarathon!</div>
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<br />Thanks to all our sponsors, volunteers and Friends of Capitol Forest who helped make this event a success over the years. Friends of Capitol Forest will again be there to help provide the large event tent and also will be working the Falls Creek Aid Station and if you dare, with Tequila!</div>
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capitolpeakultrashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03748365808908513346noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5213093150671288552.post-13210234332685349882013-01-13T23:12:00.002-08:002013-01-13T23:21:44.545-08:002013 Capitol Peak Mega Fat Ass ready to go!<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">Greetings!</span><br />
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We are very excited that the Mega Fat Ass is all ready to go this Saturday January 19, 2013. We were successful in marking the course this past Saturday. The 17 mile course is completely snow free so far. However, the 34 mile course has about a foot and a half of snow that is all above 1800 feet. The snow this past weekend was frozen which if the weather holds like it has been should be ok to run over. For those planning to run the 34 mile, come prepared with yak tracks and running gaiters and other cold weather gear. The weather forecast calls for sunny and clear and in the low 40s next Saturday. But you never know what might change, so be prepared for the worst! It is a relief that we don't have a forecast like we did last year!!</div>
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If you haven't already done so...take the time to go online and purchase a discover pass. This may be for the person's car (with individual license plate) you may be carpooling with..HINT HINT!! The Discover Pass is NOT covered in the entry for the Mega Fat Ass or the Capitol Peak 50 mile/55k in April, so if you are planning to run either of these races or any other races that are on Washington state land (including WA state parks), you might as well purchase an Annual Pass.</div>
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Also, we have decided to preserve the same course as last April's 55k for this years Mega Fat Ass 34 mile and 17 mile. However, there are new trail names that DNR have been out updating in the forest to reflect the new map, which is still in the works of being published. Some of the trail names on this map have been changed throughout Capitol State Forest, to reflect the new (not yet</div>
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Please thank the South Puget Sound Mobile Search and Rescue (SPSMSAR) for their continued support for Capitol Peak Ultras events! SSMSAR will be stationed at all the 3 checkpoints with water, but with no food...remember this is a fat ass so bring your own food. If you have a drop bag, we will have your drop bags taken to the Falls Creek station but not the other stations...so plan accordingly! Please clearly mark your name on your bag, otherwise you may not see it again. </div>
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For those running the 34 mile only, you can start at early (preferably 7am "on the nose" prior to the regular start) but please let us know you are starting early and remember there is no guarantee you will see your drop bag when you get to Falls Creek the first time.</div>
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Post-race potluck: please bring a can of chicken noodle soup or butternut squash soup (if vegetarian). We will cook it all together and be hot and ready at the finish. If you forget soup, we will also have Ramon noodles, hot coco and coffee also.</div>
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We have also received permission from DNR to use the new camp host shelter at Margaret McKenny campground for our finish post-race party. This camp shelter was built and funded from a joint effort of volunteers and DNR, which Capitol Peak Ultras supported the cause. </div>
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Also, we will also be giving out bib numbers before the start. Even if you already registered, please come early (prior to 7:30am) and you will receive a bib number upon a receiving your signed DNR waiver. If you haven't signed up yet, online registration will be available until Thursday 1/17/13 at 11:59pm at the following link: <a href="http://ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?did=18068" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">http://ultrasignup.com/<wbr></wbr>register.aspx?did=18068</a></div>
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Additional donations to Friends of Capitol Forest will also be much appreciate...FOCF are the ones who help built the new shelter at Margaret McKenny campground and have worked hard on many hundreds of hours each year on trail projects in Capitol Forest! They will also be out at Falls Creek to cheer you all on!</div>
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capitolpeakultrashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03748365808908513346noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5213093150671288552.post-12436321918828933382012-12-14T14:24:00.001-08:002012-12-14T14:24:21.874-08:00Buy a 2013 Tribute to the Trails WTA Calendar and a chance to win a free entry at Capitol Peak<span class="fwn fcg"></span> For those interested in getting a free entry into <a data-hovercard="/ajax/hovercard/user.php?id=100000451825914" href="http://www.facebook.com/capitolpeak.ultras">Capitol Peak Ultras</a> 50 mile or 55km on April 27, 2012, buy a <a data-hovercard="/ajax/hovercard/page.php?id=170262534232" href="http://www.facebook.com/tributetothetrails">"Tribute to the Trails" Calendar Project</a> " calendar for you or as a gift. You can purchase at Zombie Runner <a href="http://www.zombierunner.com/store/product4412.html" rel="nofollow nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.zombierunner.com/store/product4412.html</a> or can be purchased at <a data-hovercard="/ajax/hovercard/page.php?id=133976575175" href="http://www.facebook.com/thebalancedathlete">The Balanced Athlete</a>
in Renton or at Fleet Feet Sports in Seattle. On the back of the
calendar you purchase is an entry for you to send in <u><b>before the drawing
on Jan 6.</b></u> And yes, you can still win a free 2013 Capitol Peak entry even
if you have already registered for the race!<br />
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Thanks to <a data-hovercard="/ajax/hovercard/user.php?id=1086004380" href="http://www.facebook.com/gtach">Glenn Tachiyama</a> for all the awesome photographs and a great cause towards the <a data-hovercard="/ajax/hovercard/page.php?id=9568774141" href="http://www.facebook.com/washingtontrails">Washington Trails Association</a>!<br />
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Happy Holidays Everyone!<span class="messageBody" data-ft="{"type":3}"></span><br />
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<span class="userContent"><a data-hovercard="/ajax/hovercard/user.php?id=1167600554" href="http://www.facebook.com/john.pearch">John Pearch</a></span></div>
capitolpeakultrashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03748365808908513346noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5213093150671288552.post-12728990028060341352012-05-04T01:20:00.000-07:002012-05-04T01:58:55.792-07:002012 Capitol Peak 50 mile and 55km ANOTHER HUGE SUCCESS!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="text-align: left;">As many of you are aware the 50 mile and 55k course were the same course as last year (with exception of adding the new 6A trail near the finish). This year the weather was also very cooperative with fog on the Peak and sunshine at the finish! </span></div>
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<li style="margin-left: 15px;">66 finished the 55Km with about 8 who started as 50 mile and took the 55k finish option at Capitol Peak.</li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;">The 55k had 6 senior finishers including: Kent Holder (70+), James Betts, Tim Hunnicutt, Wild Bill Voiland, Chris Ralph and Tom Ripley</li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;">The 5 year finisher for the 55k goes to Barry Hopkins </li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;">The 55km overall winners were fast! Rod Bien from Bend, Oregon broke last years course record (the same course as 2011) by almost 40 minutes (4:18:08)! </li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif;">In addition, the top 4 men also broke last years winners time time, with Gary Robbins for 2nd (4:35), Brandon Sullivan for 3rd (4:44) and Tony Hawkes (4:57) for 4th. Rod, Gary and Brandon managed to </span>finish within the top 10 finishing times of the history of the race.</li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;">The womens 55K field was even more impressive for the battle for the win when Kathleen Eagan won by less than 2 minutes (5:45:59) and Hillary McKinstry finishing 5:47:33. Both Kathleen and Hillary were neck-and-neck the entire race! Ann Larson placed 3rd <span style="color: #333333; font-family: Tahoma, arial;"><span style="font-size: 12px;">women (6:07)</span></span>, followed by Dana Samis (6:23) for 4th. Kathleen, Hillary and Ann <span style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif;">managed to</span> finish within the top 10 finishing times of the history of the race.</li>
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The 50 mile course was also fast and furious with many impressive finishes! </div>
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<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="text-align: left;">83 finished the 50 mile, with 98 starters (about 8 took the 55k finish option at Capitol Peak and 7 DNF's)</span></li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;">The 50 mile had 2 senior finishers including: Rainer Schulz and Mike "Bushwacker" Burke</li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="text-align: left;">5 year finishers for the 50 mile include: Eric Barnes, Mike Burke, Rainer Schulz, Jeff Wright and Lorie Alexander. </span></li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="text-align: left;">The women's 50 mile race was amazing! Jen Edwards managed to take the lead with only about 6 miles to from the finish and won with a time of 8:55:47. </span><span style="text-align: left;">Tasha Hogan took second only minutes behind Jen with a time of 8:58:51! Tasha was First to the Peak, who was the first woman to reach Capitol Peak summit (at mile 20) and finish the 50 mile distance. Both Jen and Tasha finished within the top 10 finishing times of the history of the race. </span><span style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; text-align: left;">Gili Katzman placed 3rd women (9:33)</span><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Tahoma, arial; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: 12px;">, followed by Wendy Wheeler-Jacobs (9:54). </span></span></li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px; text-align: left;"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif;">The men's 50 mile race was also impressive. Nicholas Triolo won with a time of 7:06:57. </span>Dan Olmstead placed 2nd (7:15) followed by Trevor Hostetler for 3rd (7:30) and Ethan Linck for 4th (7:38). Nicholas was the First to the Peak, who was the first male to reach Capitol Peak summit (at mile 20) and also finish the 50 mile distance. Nicholas and Dan <span style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif;">managed to </span>finish within the top 10 finishing times of the history of the race.</li>
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<b>We are indebted to many volunteers who also came forward to participate in this years 50 mile and 55km. </b></div>
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Those that came to aid in trail work efforts in February, March and April include:</div>
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Rob Dengel, Jen Edwards, Melissa and Matt Klungle, Dave Molenaar, David Mora, John Pearch, Heidi Perry, Herb Reeves, Charles South, Jim Szumila, Brandon Williams, and the Friends of Capitol Forest. All made a huge effort in getting the trails cleared after the big ice storm and other wind storms this year in Capitol Forest! </div>
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Several people made several "double dipping" efforts to help make Capitol Peak a great race! Thanks go out to the all the volunteers for all their huge support (please forgive me if I don't have everyone):</div>
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<li style="margin-left: 15px;">Course Markers: Jen Edwards (16 miles), Dave Molenaar (6 miles), David Mora (18 miles)</li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;">Thursday Packet stuffing party: Heidi Perry, Herb Reeves, Marilou Powers-Russell, David Mora, Dave Molenaar, Kris Ryding, Rob Dengel, Ulrike Krotscheck, Jim Holbrooks, Melissa and Matt Klungle</li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif;">Soup Prep: Karen Wiggins, Roberta Woods and Jim Szumila</span></li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif;">Packet Pickup at South Sound Running: Graham Johnson, Heidi Perry, Kris Ryding, Karen Wiggins, Roberta Woods</span></li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif;">Ulrike and Jim for picking up bakery goods at San Francisco St Bakery</span></li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif;">Thanks also to South Sound Running for letting us once again use their store as a packet pickup location!</span></li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif;">David Snyder and FOCF for setting up their event tent on Friday</span></li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif;">Aid Station supplier, driving and setting up aid stations: Herb Reeves</span></li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif;">EMT support: Serg Kagno stationed at Capitol Peak</span></li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif;">Race Day Registration: Heidi Perry, Roger Michel, Ja</span>son Leman, and Jennifer Love</li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif;">Post race meal: Karen Wiggins, Roberta Woods, Jim Szumila, and my parents Bill and Helen Pearch (arriving home from Greece the night before!)</span></li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif;">Photographer: Glenn Tachiyama on Capitol Peak summit</span></li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif;">Aid Station A1/A9: David Mora and Holly Knowles and </span> SPSMSAR</li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif;">Aid Station A2/A8: Matt Hagen and FOCF and </span> SPSMSAR</li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif;">Aid Station A3/A4: Melissa and Matt Klungle, Ulrike and Jim, </span>Dillon Yanick and Serg Kagnoarts <span style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif;">and </span> SPSMSAR</li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif;">Aid Station A5/A7: </span> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif;">Jason Leman, Jennifer Love, John Bandur </span> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif;">and </span> SPSMSAR</li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif;">Aid Station A6: Bill Herzog and Club Oly Running </span> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif;">and </span> SPSMSAR</li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif;">Sweepers: Dave Molenaar (1st 25), Herb Reeves (last 20 miles), Melissa Klungle (Capitol Peak to Falls)</span></li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif;">Finish line Timing: Tony Seabolt, Rob Dengel, John Clark, Laurie Rich, Kermit Oglesby, and Heidi Perry</span></li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif;">Thanks also to Route 16 for letting us borrow their tent and other gear for timing.</span></li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif;">Thanks also to Ultra Signup and Mark Gilligan for providing their excellent timing system!</span></li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif;">Finish line awards: Heidi Perry</span></li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif;">Finish raffle: Heidi Perry, Elena Perry and her friend Sophia</span></li>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif;">Thanks also to all of our sponsors who provided merchandise and goods for either our awards or food/drinks:</span></div>
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<li style="margin-left: 15px;">Hammer Nutrition</li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;">Scott Sports</li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;">Patagonia</li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif;">South Sound Running</span></li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif;">The Balanced Athlete</span></li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif;">Route 16 Running and Walking</span></li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif;">Fleet Feet Sports (Seattle)</span></li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif;">Ultra Signup</span></li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif;">Ultrarunning Magazine</span></li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif;">Trail Runner Magazine and the Trail Runner Trophy Series</span></li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif;">Roger Michel and Evergreen Trail Running</span></li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif;">Club Oly Running</span></li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif;">San Francisco Street Bakery</span></li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif;">Pat Ackley and Starbucks </span></li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif;">Olympia Food Coop</span></li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif;">Wild Bill Graphics (for printing the tshirts)</span></li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif;">Mug Revolution (hand crafted age group mugs)</span></li>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif;">Thanks also to the Washington State Department of Natural Resources for continued support and permitting this event!</span></div>
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Results, Photos and stories about the race can be found here:</div>
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Please let me know if you would like to add your blog with any stories about your experience at Capitol Peak!</div>
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If you would like to purchase a high resolution photograph, please see Glenn Tachiyamas photos:</div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif;">Thanks for your support in making Capitol Peak another successful race! See you all next year!</span></div>
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</span></span>capitolpeakultrashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03748365808908513346noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5213093150671288552.post-77550836932821505692012-04-24T07:46:00.000-07:002012-04-24T07:49:03.857-07:00Another update for 2012 Capitol Peak 50 mile and 55km UltraGreetings!
The weather forecast looks promising this Saturday but plan on a whole lot of mud and fun on the trails!
Please read this email all the way through for everything you need to know for Capitol Peak this Saturday April 28 (updated from my previous email in March).
1) Packet Pickup this Friday 4/27 from 3-6 pm at South Sound Running located at 3409 Capitol Blvd in Olympia (website: <a href="http://www.southsoundrunning.com/about/olympia.php">http://www.southsoundrunning.com/about/olympia.php</a>) You should consider coming to Olympia earlier to pickup your packet! Thanks to South Sound Running for all their continued support as the packet pickup location, providing bib numbers and prizes!
Even if you have already picked your packet, everyone must also check in on race day at Margaret McKenny start tent 5-6:20 am. Please be at the starting line for a pre-race briefing at 6:20am. Early starters at 5:20am.
2) If you plan spending the night in a hotel in Olympia, you might want to book now. Olympia's Arts festival and Procession of the Species is happening on Friday and Saturday. Here is information about the Arts Walk: <a href="http://www.thurstontalk.com/2012/03/22/olympia-arts-walk-xliv-2012/">http://www.thurstontalk.com/2012/03/22/olympia-arts-walk-xliv-2012/</a>
Check out some hotels on the event website: https://capitolpeakultras.com/Race_Info.html We also recommend a hotel either in Tumwater or West Olympia!
Or camping is free at Margarette McKenny campground (first come first serve basis- no reservations but a Discover Pass is required to park for camping and all day at the race on April 28: <a href="http://discoverpass.wa.gov/">http://discoverpass.wa.gov/</a> . Please make sure you purchase a Discover Pass online. They DO NOT have a place to pay at the campground. We will have an extra laptop at the packet pickup for anyone that still needs to purchase a Discover Pass. A fair warning, the DNR enforcement were out last weekend giving tickets to anyone that didn't have a Discover Pass for either accessing or parking in Capitol Forest. This is a message to all running participants, crew, spectators, and volunteers! For those that are volunteering, please let me know if you need help in getting a Discover Pass.
3) If you ordered a Patagonia tshirt, you can pick these up at the Packet Pickup or at the race day checkin. If you cannot make the race please let me know if you want your tshirt. Otherwise we will sell the extra tshirts at the finish.
4) Online registration is still available to anyone until this Wednesday 11:59 PM April 25. <a href="http://ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?did=14719">http://ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?did=14719</a>
After that, registration will be still be available in person at the packet pickup or at the race day (with $5 extra for either race).
5) As I mentioned before, we've updated the course information regarding cutoff times on our course site:
<a href="https://capitolpeakultras.com/Course.html">https://capitolpeakultras.com/Course.html</a> (see aid station planning for respective distance you are running).
As you can see our regular start is at 6:30am. However, we are also allowing both 50M and 55k runners to take the early start at 5:30 am. We made some strict cutoffs for the 55k. Please understand why we had to change our cutoffs to keep our volunteers happy! So if you think it will take you longer to get to the aid stations (especially to the Falls Creek A2 or 9 mile aid station), please consider the early start. We don't want to disappoint anyone but just providing an opportunity for all to take the early start if needed.
I included the "Station Opens" column on this same site so you can judge if will be too fast (for the 1st or 2nd aid stations) to do the early start and so you don't show up at the aid station before the station is even open. The open and closing times are based on last years first and last runners times at each aid station.
6) The course is all in great shape. Thanks to many people for all their help in trail work including Rob Dengel, Jen Edwards, Melissa Klungle, Dave Molenaar, David Mora, Heidi Perry, Herb Reeves, Charles South, Jim Szumila, Brandon Williams, and the Friends of Capitol Forest. All made a huge effort in getting the trails cleared after the big ice storm and other wind storms this year in Capitol Forest!
7) As we have done in the past, if you start the 50 mile and decide its not your day or whatever other reason-- you can still finish on the 55k course after A4 Capitol Peak station and still get a finishing time for the 55k. However, new for 2012-- all awards are to those that finish the distance they register! In other words, if you register for the 50 mile and take the 55k finish, you are no longer eligible for an award.
And other reasons for the 50 miler entrants to go for the 50 mile finish:
50 mile is only apart of the Washington Ultra Series! The 55k is not.
And the 50 mile you can only earn the First to the Peak award (1st men and women each who reach the summit of Capitol Peak and then still finishes all 50 miles!)
8) If you have a friend or family that might be interested in helping at an aid station, we would greatly appreciate their help. Please email me if you have any interest in helping! All volunteers will earn a Capitol Peak pint glass for their help!
9) Hammer is proudly sponsoring Capitol Peak Ultras again this year. Aid stations will be stocked with Gels, HEED, and E-Caps, and Fizz electrolyte supplements. Your packet will also have a packet of Recoverite that you can take after your hard finish. We are very thankful to Hammer for all their generous support! In addition, I am also individually sponsored by Hammer as a Ultracyclist. So, if your interested in ordering Hammer products for other events this year, please check out how you can save 15% on your first order: <a href="https://capitolpeakultras.com/HammerBeyond.html">https://capitolpeakultras.com/HammerBeyond.html</a>
10) We also have our special Capitol Peak hand crafted mugs for our age group winners...thanks to Mug Revolution!
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11) After you finish, check to see if you've won overall award, age group mug or other raffle prizes. We will also have homemade soup from my Mom and Dad's recipe who won't be able to make it since they are traveling in Greece. But thanks to Karen Wiggins, Jim Szumila and Roberta Woods for their commitment to making the soup!
Thanks to all our sponsors, volunteers and Friends of Capitol Forest who helped make this event a success over the years. Friends of Capitol Forest will again be there to help provide the large event tent at the start/finish and also will be working the Falls Creek Aid Station! Also thanks to the South Puget Sound Mobile Search and Rescue for their commitment to providing radio communication at all the aid stations! Here is a list of all our sponsors and supporters that we couldn't have done it without all their support: <a href="https://capitolpeakultras.com/sponsors.html">https://capitolpeakultras.com/sponsors.html</a>
Thanks for your interest in Capitol Peak and see you all soon!
John Pearch
<a href="www.capitolpeakultras.com/cp50mile.html">www.capitolpeakultras.com/cp50mile.html</a>capitolpeakultrashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03748365808908513346noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5213093150671288552.post-60776706746584587832012-03-26T09:11:00.003-07:002012-03-26T09:15:54.508-07:00Greetings! <br /><br /><br />Here are a few things to know for Capitol Peak on April 28! <br /><br /><br />1) If you plan spending the night in a hotel in Olympia, you might want to book now. Olympia's Arts festival and Procession of the Species is happening on Friday and Saturday. Check out some hotels on the event website: <a href="https://capitolpeakultras.com/Race_Info.html ">https://capitolpeakultras.com/Race_Info.html </a>We also recommend a hotel either in Tumwater or West Olympia! Or camping is free at Margarette McKenny campground (first come first serve basis- no reservations but a Discover Pass is required to park for camping and all day at the race on April 28: <a href="http://discoverpass.wa.gov/">http://discoverpass.wa.gov/</a> . Please make sure you purchase a Discover Pass online. They DO NOT have a place to pay at the campground! <br /><br /><br />2) You should consider coming to Olympia earlier, pickup your packet at South Sound Running between 3-6pm . South Sound Running is located at 3409 Capitol Blvd in Olympia. Then go check out the Arts Walk in downtown Olympia! Here is information about the Arts Walk: <a href="http://www.thurstontalk.com/2012/03/22/olympia-arts-walk-xliv-2012/">http://www.thurstontalk.com/2012/03/22/olympia-arts-walk-xliv-2012/</a><br /><br />3) If you didn't get a chance to order a Patagonia tshirt you may order on Ultrasignup <a href="http://ultrasignup.com/shopping.aspx?did=14719">http://ultrasignup.com/shopping.aspx?did=14719</a> 12:00 midnight April 2, 2012 is our cutoff time for ordering Patagonia tshirts! These Patagonia tshirts are women and men sized!<br />Also, please spread the word for anyone else interested, save $$ and register before April 2!<br /><a href="http://ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?did=14719 ">http://ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?did=14719 </a><br /><br />4) We've updated the course information regarding cutoff times on our course site: <br /><a href="https://capitolpeakultras.com/Course.html">https://capitolpeakultras.com/Course.html</a> (see aid station planning for respective distance you are running).<br /> As you can see our regular start is at 6:30am. However, we are also allowing both 50M and 55k runners to take the early start at 5:30 am. Please email me if you are interested or debating taking the early start. We made some cutoffs more stringent for the 55k since in the past we have had to have 2 sets of sweepers. By allowing the 55k runners to start the early start, it will allow more time to get to the aid station and both races will be more in sync. Please understand why we had to change our cutoffs to keep our volunteers happy! So if you think it will take you longer to get to the aid stations, please consider the early start. And please no fast runners in the early start! I included the "Station Opens" column on this same site so you can judge if will be too fast (for the 1st or 2nd aid stations) to do the early start and so you don't show up at the aid station before the station is even open. The open and closing times are based on last years first and last runners times at each aid station but about a half hour later, since the race starts a half hour later. <br />The plan is to run the same course as last year, but pending trail condition and potential trail damage from winter storms. There is one small revision near the finish, on the new 6A trail, thanks to the Friends of Capitol Forest!<br /><br /><br />Also, you can also see that if you start as the 50mile and decide its not your day or whatever other reason you can still finish on the 55k course after A4 and still get a finishing time for the 55k. <br />But there are a couple reasons to go for the 50 mile finish:<br />50 mile is only apart of the Washington Ultra Series! The 55k is not.<br />And the 50 mile you can only earn the First to the Peak award (1st men and women each who reach the summit of Capitol Peak and then still finishes all 50 miles!)<br /><br /><br />5) As of right now there is still some snow above 1500 feet in Capitol Forest. We are waiting to do more trail work in the upper area of the forest once the snow melts. But there are other areas that we plan to do trail work in the lower portions in the mean time. If you are in the area and want to come join the Olympia Trail Runners for a run before the trail work, it would be great opportunity to get some idea about the race course and give back to the trails. You can also earn a Capitol Peak pint glass for your help!<br /><br /><br />Our next trail work is on Sunday April 1. We will meet at Top Foods in West Olympia at 9:00 am<br /><br /><br />Sat April 14 and Sun April 15 we will also have 2 days of trail runs and trail work. We realize that some might be running other races that weekend but thought we'd have both days open to anyone interested since we will be going out anyways that weekend to catch up on trail work and trail runs (scouting for trail work). Please email me if interested in one of these days and I will let you know what time and the location of our meeting.<br /><br /><br />6) If you have a friend or family that might be interested in helping at an aid station, we would greatly appreciate their help. Please email me if you have any interest in helping! All volunteers will earn a Capitol Peak pint glass for their help!<br /><br /><br />7) Hammer is proudly sponsoring Capitol Peak Ultras again this year. Aid stations will be stocked with Gels, HEED, and E-Caps, and Fizz electrolyte supplements. We are very thankful to Hammer for all their generous support! In addition, I am also individually sponsored by Hammer as a Ultracyclist. So, if your interested in ordering Hammer products to prepare for Capitol Peak, please check out how you can save 15% on your first order: <br /><a href="https://capitolpeakultras.com/HammerBeyond.html ">https://capitolpeakultras.com/HammerBeyond.html </a><br /><br />8) We also have our special Capitol Peak hand crafted mugs for our age group winners...thanks to Mug Revolution!<br /><a href="http://handmademugs.blogspot.com/2012/03/test.html ">http://handmademugs.blogspot.com/2012/03/test.html </a><br /><br />Good luck in your training! Please let me know if you have any questions about your training or other details about Capitol Peak Ultramarathon!<br /><br /><br />Thanks to all our sponsors, volunteers and Friends of Capitol Forest who helped make this event a success over the years. Friends of Capitol Forest will again be there to help provide the large event tent and also will be working the Falls Creek Aid Station and if you dare, withTequila!<br /><br /><br />Thanks for your interest in Capitol Peak!<br /><br />John Pearch<br />RD-Capitol Peak Ultras<br /><a href="capitolpeak@gmail.com">capitolpeak@gmail.com</a>capitolpeakultrashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03748365808908513346noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5213093150671288552.post-12038617349292640582012-01-09T15:29:00.000-08:002012-01-09T15:33:26.968-08:00Capitol Peak Mega Fat Ass UpdateGreetings!<br /><br />Happy 2012! This year brings some changes to Capitol Peak Ultras events. You should have already received a confirmation for the Capitol Peak Mega Fat Ass on January 21, 2012. And thus another reminder...if you haven't already done so...take the time to go online and purchase a discover pass. This may be for the person's car (with individual license plate) you may be carpooling with..HINT HINT!! The Discover Pass is NOT covered in the entry for the Mega Fat Ass or the Capitol Peak 50 mile/55k in April, so if you are planning to run either of these races or any other races that are on Washington state land (including WA state parks), you might as well purchase an Annual Pass.<br /><a href="http://discoverpass.wa.gov/">http://discoverpass.wa.gov/ </a><br /><br />See the Discover Pass website FAQ site that will help answer any questions you may have. <br /><a href="http://discoverpass.wa.gov/faq/">http://discoverpass.wa.gov/faq/</a><br /><br />Also, we have decided to preserve the same course as last April's 55k for this years Mega Fat Ass 34 mile and 17 mile. The only change is there is a brand new trail you will take (new 6A trail) on the return to the finish, instead of a spur logging road. The course will be clearly marked and so look for the sign "To Finish"...this time I promise is not as far as last years "To Finish" reminder:)<br /><a href="https://capitolpeakultras.com/uploads/CPFatAssmap2012.pdf">https://capitolpeakultras.com/uploads/CPFatAssmap2012.pdf</a><br /><br />Please thank the South Puget Sound Mobile Search and Rescue (SPSMSAR) for their continued support for Capitol Peak Ultras events! SSMSAR will be stationed at all the 3 checkpoints with water, but with no food...remember this is a fat ass so bring your own food. Drop bags will be taken to the Falls Creek station but not the other stations...so plan accordingly! Please clearly mark your name on your bag, otherwise you may not see it again. For those running the 34 mile only, you can start at early (preferrably 1 hour "on the nose" prior to the regular start) but please let us know you are starting and remember there is no guarantee you will see your drop bag when you get to Falls Creek the first time.<br /><br />Camping will also be available for anyone wanting to stay Friday night April 20th. There is no camping fee, but please make sure you have a Discover Pass. If the gate closed, it will only be latched and not locked. Please relatch the gate after you enter the campground Friday night. Please park in designed parking or campground but not immediately next to the large event tent. There will not be camping available Saturday night, since this event is specially permitted for Friday night and Saturday only.<br /><br />Also, we will also be giving out bib numbers at registration. Even though this is a fat ass, we wanted to test out our new timing system for the 50mile/55k in April. This will also make things easier to get overall results at the finish but will not have any overall or age group awards...think of it as a fat ass with some structure:) Please come early to registration (prior to 7:30am) and you will receive a bib number upon a receiving your signed waiver and $5. Additional donations to Friends of Capitol Forest will also be much appreciate...FOCF are the ones who built the new 6A trail and many other trail projects in Capitol Forest!<br /> <br />See you all soon!<br /><br />Thanks for all your continued support!<br /><br />John Pearch<br />capitolpeak@gmail.com<br />360-250-2006<br /><a href="https://capitolpeakultras.com/Mega_Fat_Ass.html">https://capitolpeakultras.com/Mega_Fat_Ass.html</a>capitolpeakultrashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03748365808908513346noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5213093150671288552.post-66023891320755068232011-11-02T08:19:00.000-07:002011-11-02T08:20:49.412-07:002012 Capitol Peak Ultras Events!Greetings! Registration is now available for the 2012 Capitol Peak Ultras events! If you've ran either races last year, they will be similar courses and both start at the Margarette McKenny campground in Capitol State Forest, off of Wadell Road.<br />However, please take note, you will need to separately purchase a Discover Pass online for parking at the start/finish area before both events. To Purchase a Discover Pass see the following website: <a href="http://discoverpass.wa.gov/">http://discoverpass.wa.gov/</a><br /><br />Both events benefit Friends of Capitol Forest, the South Puget Sound Mobile Search and Rescue and the Washington Trails Association!<br /><br />Here's details about each event:<br />Saturday January 21, 2012 Capitol Peak Mega Fat Ass - start at 8:00am at Margarette McKenny campground, Capitol State Forest. 17 mile and 34 mile distances. No frills, no tshirt, no food at aid stations, no whining! BYO food and water bottle, but there will be water jugs at stations. Then also don't forget to bring something for the post-run potluck!<br />To register online go to: <a href="http://ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?did=14707">http://ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?did=14707</a><br />There is no online registration charge thanks to Ultrasignup, but please bring minimum $5 donation on the day of the run and the appropriate waivers that can be printed from the website. <br />For more details about the race see the website:<br /><a href="https://capitolpeakultras.com/Mega_Fat_Ass.html">https://capitolpeakultras.com/Mega_Fat_Ass.html</a><br /><br />Saturday April 28, 2012 Capitol Peak 50 mile and 55km - start at 6:30 a.m regular start (5:30am for 50 mile only) Margarette McKenny campground, Capitol State Forest.<br /> To register online go to: <a href="http://ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?did=14719">http://ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?did=14719</a><br />Please take advantage of the discount price, saving $10 before January 23. Patagonia Capeline Tshirts are sold separately! <br /><br />Also, if you didn't know, the Yakima Skyline 50k and 25k is planned for April 21, 2012 so Capitol Peak Ultras and Rainshadow running have teamed up efforts to encourage participation in both events. If you volunteer at either event you are guaranteed a comp entry into the other race. In other words, if you volunteer at Yakima Skyline, you can get a comp entry for Capitol Peak (tshirt not included)! Rainshadow Running also have this same offer, if you commit to volunteering at Capitol Peak, you can get a comp entry into Yakima Skyline. Please email both John capitolpeak@gmail.com and James james@rainshadowrunning.com, if interested in this offer! For more information about Capitol Peak 50 mile/55km see the website:<br /><a href="https://capitolpeakultras.com/cp50mile.html">https://capitolpeakultras.com/cp50mile.html</a><br /><br />Stay tuned for volunteer trail work or visit the website for updates!<br /><br />See you all soon!<br /><br />John Pearch<br />360-250-2006<br />capitolpeak@gmail.comcapitolpeakultrashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03748365808908513346noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5213093150671288552.post-8480372241053427922011-05-06T14:20:00.000-07:002011-05-06T14:39:41.458-07:00Capitol Peak 50 mile and 55k Results, Report and Thank You'sHere are the final results for the Capitol Peak 50 mile and 55km on April 30, 2011, near Olympia, Washington<br /><a href="https://capitolpeakultras.com/CP50M_55K__Results.html">https://capitolpeakultras.com/CP50M_55K__Results.html </a><br /><br />Every year, I am amazed about how so many people come together and support Capitol Peak 50 mile and 55k. For the 7th year, this year was so much easier on me and many others, since everyone knows the routine and so many people came forth to help this year. We are so thankful to all the volunteers for coming together to support Capitol Peak. Attached is a list that expresses our thanks to all those that volunteered. Whether it was endless trail work hours, packet stuffing, course marking, packet handout, or long hours at aid stations or finish line support…it is always an extraordinary team effort to put on this race with all the fabulous volunteers. This is what drives me to get out every year. I am so thankful I can still keep involved in this sport that is close to my heart. Although, I am looking forward to getting back to my biking training for the ride of my life at Paris-Brest-Paris 1200k in France this August!!<br /><br />After several years of being forced to change the course around due to logging operations, we managed work with DNR on a new course that we hope to keep. It all depends on the timber sales from year to year. These timber sales do somehow benefit funding for schools in Washington. We will work to keep this course as similar from now on, as what I heard from several runners this year, this course was one of the most interesting, with the Secondary climb up the Peak, up the Grunt! If anyone has GPS files to send with elevation profiles and distances, we would greatly appreciate your data.<br /><br />The competition at Capitol Peak this year was once again packed full! There were three people who received a 5 year finisher awards. Kent Holder, the tough 70+ year-young guy that keeps coming back every year finished his 5th 50k+ Capitol Peak race (which includes the 2004 50k and the 4 other years we started doing the 55k (in 2007, 2008, 2010 and 2011). There were 2 other 5 year finishers who completed 5 years of the 50 miler, which include Arthur Martineau and Micheal McCarthy. Van Phan and Jeff Wright have also finished 5 years of both 50 miles and 55k combined, but they will have to come back next year to get their 5 year hoodie award! We appreciate all the support over the years!!<br /><br />The top 3 in each race (listed as open) also received awards for their top performance. Kathleen Egan won the 50 mile in a time of 8:42:53, followed by Nichole Sellon and Molly Eimers. The first masters was Allison Moore.<br />Rod Bien set precedence on the mens field with a winning time of 9:53:40, followed by Adam Hewey and Gary Robbins. Adam Hewey also was the first masters with a time of 6:58:31. That is our fastest masters time so far, despite all the course changes every year due to logging.<br /><br />The 55k was also a top notch field. Jen Segger won the 55k and came in 2nd overall with a time of 5:12:12, only 15 minutes behind the overall winner! That is our fastest womens 55k time so far, despite all the course changes every year due to logging. Wendy Wheeler-Jacobs was in 2nd and Gili Katzman was in 3rd. The 55k overall winner was Joe Creighton with a time of 4:57:37, followed by Randy Benthin in 2nd and Graham Johnson in 3rd. <br /><br />Our seniors also deserve recognition for their awesome performance. Mike “Bushwacker” Burke and Rainier Schultz both finished the 50 mile in great time. Kent Holder and Will Bill Voiland (our awesome Tshirt guy) both finished the 55k in great time!<br /> <br /><br />The following is our list of all the volunteer support that you can see extends beyond just the weekend of the race. It’s a full time job (and then some) to keep this race going and we couldn’t do it without all their support. <br />SO HERE’S TO OUR WONDEFUL VOLUNTEERS!! If I forgot anyone, thank you to everyone regardless!!<br /><br />Trail Work Party on Sunday March 28, 2011<br />Thanks to David Mora, Jim Szumila, Seth Swanson, Henry Gertja (and son)<br /><br />Trail Work Party on Sunday April 10, 2011<br />Thanks to Friends of Capitol Forest, David Snyder, Todd Davison, Karen Wiggins, Tracy Brown, Melissa Klungle, Dan Saul, Jim Szumila, David Mora, Herb Reeves <br /><br />Trail Work Party on Saturday April 22, 2011<br />David Mora and Herb Reeves <br /><br />Packet Stuffing Party<br />Heidi Perry, Bill and Helene Pearch, Kris Ryding, Jim Szumila, Jennifer Seward, Julie Kamerrer, Wayne Ballew, Dave Molenaar, Rob Dengel, Herb Reeves, Melissa Klungle (I hope I’m not forgetting someone here??)<br /><br />Course Marking<br />Kris Ryding and Brandon Williams<br /><br />Packet pickup<br />Kris Ryding, Karen Wiggins and Heidi Perry<br /><br />Day of Race Registration<br />Seth Swanson, Rich White and Roger Michel (Evergreen Trail Runs), <br /><br />Sweepers<br />Sweep behind last 50 miler: Kris Ryding from Capitol Peak to Finish<br />Sept behind last 55k runner: Karen Wiggins, Dave Molenaar and Rich White<br /><br />Aid Station supply meister:<br />Herb Reeves<br /><br />Aid Station radio communication <br /><a href="http://www.spsmsar.org/">South Puget Sound Mobile Search and Rescue</a><br /><br />Station A1/A9: <br />Dave Mora and SPSMSAR radio<br /><br />Station A2 Falls Creek<br />Owen Connell, David Snyder, Michael Scholl, and other FOCF and SPSMSAR radio<br /><br />Station A3/A4 Capitol Jct<br />Rachael Jamison, Craig Dickson and other Guerilla Runners, Laurie Rich, and John Bandur, Dave Molenaar and SPSMSAR radio<br /><br />Station A5/A7 Wedekind: <br />Brandon Williams, Herb Reeves, Paul Heffernan, Scott Warfield , Owen Connell and SPSMSAR radio<br /><br />Station A6 C2000<br />Bill Herzog, Tammy Herzog and Andy Fritz (Club Oly Runners) and SPSMSAR radio<br /><br />Finish line<br />Jeff Bauknecht and Miguel Galeana (Route 16 Running and Walking), Heidi Perry and Roberta Woods and SPSMSAR radio<br /><br />Post-race meal<br />Bill Pearch, Helene Pearch, Elizabeth Pearch, Jim Szumila<br /><br />Photographers<br />Glenn Tachiyama and Damien Murphy<br /><br />Other Thank You’s<br />• My wonderful parents (Bill and Helene Pearch) and sister-in-law (Elizabeth Pearch) for help organizing and purchasing all the post race meal fixings and aid station food. Every year my parents are great about helping. And it was so good to also have Elizabeth there to help. Everyone seemed to love the soup!!<br /><br />• My wonderful girlfriend, Heidi Perry for being there every step of the way in the months leading up to the race. Heidi was also a huge help at the finish line in handing out the awards.<br /><br />• Glenn Tachiyama for identifying the winners of the 1st to the Peak (while taking fabuolous photos on the top of Capitol Peak). To see the Glenn’s photo album please email Glenn at gjtach@gmail.com for permission to use these photos: <a href="http://www.pbase.com/gtach/cappeak11">http://www.pbase.com/gtach/cappeak11</a><br /><br />• Damien Murphy for also showing up and taking photos throughout the course. To see the Damien’s photo album please email Damien at amien.murphy@gmail.com for permission to use these photos: <a href="http://damienm.smugmug.com/Recreation/Running/Capitol-Peak-55k50m-2011/16857095_f8gRgM#1272698281_rkhKvLQ">http://damienm.smugmug.com/Recreation/Running/Capitol-Peak-55k50m-2011/16857095_f8gRgM#1272698281_rkhKvLQ</a><br /><br />• <a href="http://www.friendsofcapitolforest.org/">Friends of Capitol Forest</a> for going above and beyond to letting us borrow their huge event tent and other smaller tents and supplies. And also having a great Tequila Bar aid station that boosted everyone either up the Peak or onto the finishing leg. A portion of our proceeds go to benefit Friends of Capitol Forest, to help maintain our wonderful trails in Capitol State Forest.<br /><br />• South Puget Sound Mobile Search and Rescue for going out of the way each year to help with radio communication at all the aid stations and parking in the early morning hours! Our other portion of proceeds go to benefit South Puget Sound Mobile Search.<br /><br />• Candice Burt for cooking potatoes at the last minute Friday night.<br /><br />• Roberta Woods for picking up the bakery goods from San Francisco Bakery<br /><br />• Herb Reeves for announcing the race in <a href="http://www.trail-run-crazy.com/index.html">Trail Ultra Crazy</a> newsletter and other announcements and for organizing the <a href="http://www.trail-run-crazy.com/Washington-Ultra-Series.html">Washington Ultra Series</a>. This race is also apart of the Washington Ultras Series. Results will be updated in a couple weeks.<br />• Rachael Jameson and Craig Dickson (<a href="http://www.guerillarunning.com/">Guerilla Running</a>) for co-sponsoring the <a href="https://capitolpeakultras.com/Cap_Forest_Triple_Crown.html">Capitol Forest Triple Crown Trail race series</a> and announcing about the race and also helping a great deal at Capitol Station.<br />• Roger Michel (<a href="http://www.evergreentrailruns.com/">Evergreen Trail Runs</a>) helping measuring the 50 mile course<br />• Wild Bill Graphics for making awesome Tshirts and packet bags.<br />• <a href="http://www.mugrevolution.com/">Mug Revolution</a> for making awesome age group hand crafted mugs.<br />• Brand That- for making awesome Capitol Peak pint glasses.<br /><br />Thanks also to our wonderful Sponsors<br />• <a href="http://www.hammernutrition.com/">Hammer Nutrition</a> for providing gels and fizz tablets to each runner and discount on additional products.<br />• <a href="http://www.scott-sports.com/gb_en/category/8707/products">Scott </a>for donating 4 pair shoes for prizes.<br />• The <a href="http://www.thebalancedathlete.com/">Balanced Athlete</a> for donating 4 pair shoes and additional running wear for prizes.<br />• <a href="http://www.southsoundrunning.com/">South Sound Running</a> donating 2 pair shoes and socks for prizes.<br />• <a href="http://www.route16runwalk.com/main.html?src=%2F">Route 16 Running and Walking</a> – donating their time and timing service at the finish.<br />• <a href="http://www.patagonia.com/us/home">Patagonia </a>– discount on clothing products for prizes.<br />• <a href="http://www.ultrarunning.com/index.shtml">Ultrarunning Magazine</a> – donating magazines for packets<br />• <a href="http://www.trailrunnermag.com/index.php">Trail Runner Magazine</a> – Trail Runner Trophy Series magazines and 2 gift certificate for 1 year subscription. This race is also apart of the Trail Runner Magazine Trophy Series. Results will be updated in a couple weeks.<br />• Olympia Food Coop - $50 donation<br />• San Francisco Street Bakery – donation of day old bakery goodscapitolpeakultrashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03748365808908513346noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5213093150671288552.post-70925546429135609182011-04-25T01:44:00.000-07:002011-04-25T01:46:05.430-07:00Capitol Peak last minute updatesGreetings Capitol Peak entrants:<br />If you haven't gotten your mud flinging fix by now, Capitol Peak will surely take care of that! Although muddy, the trails are in good shape with minimal snow on Capitol Peak northern slopes and most of the down trees have been cleared with a few small ones remaining. We have had tremendous volunteers working hard on the Capitol Peak ridge and we thank everyone who were able to come out and help out. The following are updates or answers to questions..<br /><br />1) Packet Pickup will be at South Sound Running at 3-6pm this Friday April 29, 2011. South Sound Running is located at 3409 Capitol Boulevard Olympia, WA. See the website for more details: <a href="http://www.southsoundrunning.com/contact_locations.php">http://www.southsoundrunning.com/contact_locations.php</a><br />If possible, please try and make the packet pickup, otherwise registration opens at 4:30am-5:45am at the start. Also, everyone must checkin at the start even if you already got your bib number at the packet pickup! <br />Tshirts (for those that purchased them) and bib numbers will also be given with your packets. If you cannot make the race and still want your tshirt please try and get someone to pick it up for you. Or email me to set up shipping costs and mailing. Otherwise we will sell your tshirt at the finish! <br /><br />2) Camping at the start at Margaret McKenny campground is on a first come first serve basis and is free. That means, if you show up after dark, you might not find the optimum place to camp but you can still park your car and set up up your tent in some mud. There are no reservations for camping, just show up early if you are worried of pitching a tent in the mud;^). The gate will open at 12:00noon this Friday. If it's closed, it is only dumby locked and the lock just needs to be detached from the gate latch. Please respect the camp host if you do show up late!<br /><br />3) We finally got a chance to finalize the course last week now that the snow has mostly melted. Thanks to Roger Michel (Evergreen Trail Runs RD) for helping measure the course! See the course page for the both 50 mile and 55k cue sheets as well as a planning spreadsheet for the 50 mile and 55k. We will also have a course profile up on the website soon. Thanks for all your patience on this information.<br /><a href="https://capitolpeakultras.com/Course.html">https://capitolpeakultras.com/Course.html</a><br />As you'll notice there is a spreadsheet for aid station planning (cutoff times, drop bags, crew access, and food/fuel). The cutoff times are based on a 13 hour total cutoff time at 7pm. So if you think it will take you longer covering an average speed of 3.8 mph (that is based on the 13 hour finishing time average speed), then you should consider the early start at 5am to get the full 14 hours! The cutoff times are needed in order to keep our wonderful aid station volunteers happy (that includes our awesome South Puget Sound Mobile Search and Rescue radio team)! The cutoff at Capitol Peak A4 station (2nd time- which is about 20 miles after the Grunt) is at 11:30am, thus if you make it there at 11:31am and your in the 50 mile, you will need to back down to the 55k. But this gives everyone a chance to still attempt to finish at the 55k distance. Please respect this cutoff times as this will help us effectively sweep the course and make certain everyone is accounted for and safe. For anyone that misses the cutoff at Capitol A4 or anyone else that wants to cut it short to the 55k, please make sure you get marked "55k" on your bib so we keep track of 55k finishers for timing at the finish line.<br /> <br />4) Hammer Nutrition were very generous to offer 1 Hammer Gel and 1 Hammer Fizz tab per person in your packet. Hammer Heed drink mix was also offered to enjoy at the aid station . However, we purchased additional Hammer Gels but as every year we always have so much left over and decided to purchase more sparingly this year (to also help towards donating to Friends of Capitol Forest). Please be generous and only take one Hammer gel per aid station and also pack some of your own in your drop bags. We also purchased Hammer Fizz and Hammer Endurolytes (ECaps). Regardless, you won't go hungry as we also have the usual ultra food stocked at all the aid stations. Thanks to Hammer Nutrition for all their support! <br /><br />5) We thank all the volunteers and sponsors who have come forward to help. Please thank your volunteers either at aid stations or at the finish. The main groups involved as volunteers include, Friends of Capitol Forest (Falls Creek station), Guerilla Running(Capitol jct station), Olympia Trail Runners (Wedekind station), Club Oly (A6 station) and Route 16 Running and Walking (timing at finish), Evergreen Trail Runs (registration), SPSMSAR (radio communication), Kris Ryding and Karen Wiggins (packet pickup). There are also so many other ultrarunners, my immediate family and friends from all over that will be out there to help support this event. We will have pint glasses with the Capitol Peak logo to show our thanks for all your help at the race. If you know anyone interested in volunteering, please let me know. Stay tuned volunteers for more details...I will be sending an email to you all soon!<br /><br />6) Awards will be presented as you finish for the following categories. Thanks to our sponsors including Scott for providing running shoes, South Sound Running, The Balanced Athlete, Patagonia, Trail Runner magazine and Mug Revolution!<br />Awards to the first three men and women overall and first three men and women masters (40+) overall.<br />Mugs Awarded to the winner of each age group: 29 and under, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 & Over<br />“First to the Peak” Award: Runner who reaches the top of Capitol Peak first and then finishes for male and female.<br /> Capitol Forest Triple Crown Series: The fastest cumulative time for male and female to complete the Mega Fat Ass 34/17 mi, Guerrilla Running’s Mountain Marathon 26.2/13.1 mile, and Capitol Peak 50mi/55k. Winners will be rewarded of each long and short races divisions.<br />Middle of the Pack - male and female runner of the 50 mile and 55km <br />7) Post race meal will be served as you finish for all runners, volunteers and crew. Thanks in advance to my parents who will be cooking the awesome soup. Also special thanks to San Francisco Street Bakery and Olympia Food Coop for all the generous food donations!<br /> <br />Thanks to everyone for signing up and supporting Friends of Capitol Forest and South Puget Sound Mobile Search and Rescue! Please let me know if you have any other questions.<br /><br />See you all at 5:45am this Saturday at the race briefing!<br /><br />John Pearch<br />RD- Capitol Peak Ultras<br />360-250-2006<br />capitolpeak@gmail.comcapitolpeakultrashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03748365808908513346noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5213093150671288552.post-6920128804810848742011-03-13T16:27:00.000-07:002011-03-13T16:47:46.023-07:00Capitol Peak 50m/55k updateGreetings Capitol Peak entrants,<br /> <br />Thank you for registering for Capitol Peak 50 mile and 55km near Olympia, WA on April 30, 2011. We appreciate your support in the 7th annual race and also help support Friends of Capitol Forest. We have a few announcements:<br />1) STILL SPOTS LEFT! There is still plenty of spots available in the 50 mile and 55km. If you know anyone who wants to run, they can still sign up online or mail-in and save. There is also day of race registration but we encourage to sign up early! <br />We have special hand crafted mugs for age group awards thanks to <a href="http://www.mugrevolution.com/">Mug Revolution</a> as well as many other great prizes and raffles thanks to our fabulous sponsors from <a href="http://www.scott-sports.com/gb_en/category/10740/products">Scott</a>, <a href="http://www.hammernutrition.com/">Hammer Nutrition</a>, <a href="http://www.southsoundrunning.com/">South Sound Running</a>, The<a href="http://www.thebalancedathlete.com/"> Balanced Athlete</a>, <a href="http://www.guerillarunning.com/">Guerilla Running</a> and many more!<br />To signup online go to: <a href="http://ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?did=11446">http://ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?did=11446</a><br /><br /> 2) WANT TO ORDER MORE T-SHIRTS? At 12:00 am, April 4, 2011, the registration fee goes up $10 and also the poly-technical t-shirt orders need to be placed by then. If you already registered, but want to purchase additional t-shirts, please order online at the link below, before April 4. Thanks to UltraSignUp (Mark Gilligan) for giving this extra "shopping" option to place additional t-shirt orders. There are also nice UltraSignUp visors you can purchase at this site. <br />There are no refunds for race registration or t-shirts after April 4, 2011. T-shirts must be picked up at the race or packet pickup. However, if you can not make the race, please try and get someone pick it up for you or email me so I know to hold your t-shirt.<br />To purchase additional t-shirts with multiple sizes click on this link:<br /> <a href="http://ultrasignup.com/shopping.aspx?did=11445">http://ultrasignup.com/shopping.aspx?did=11445</a><br /><br />3) COME HELP VOLUNTEER! We are also offering a special pint glass with the Capitol Peak logo, to anyone who volunteers for trail work in Capitol Forest and/or at the Capitol Peak event on April 30, 2011. Please pass this message onto anyone interested in volunteering at the race on April 30th. Every time you come to trail work in Capitol Forest also gives you an an extra raffle ticket to win prizes at the post-race raffle following Capitol Peak 50/55km.<br />If you are interested in trail work in Capitol Forest, please come out at one of the scheduled trail work parties: <a href="https://capitolpeakultras.com/Trail_Work.html">https://capitolpeakultras.com/Trail_Work.html</a><br /> <br />Thanks for your interest in Capitol Peak Ultras! Stay tuned for more updates. See the websites below for more details on the new start, new course and free camping at the start.<br /> <br />John Pearch<br />RD-Capitol Peak Ultras<br />More Info on Capitol Peak 50 mile and 55km see: <a href="https://capitolpeakultras.com/Race_Info.html">https://capitolpeakultras.com/Race_Info.html </a><br />Email: capitolpeak@gmail.comcapitolpeakultrashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03748365808908513346noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5213093150671288552.post-88342966433395529732011-01-19T08:03:00.000-08:002011-01-28T16:07:53.166-08:0010th Annual Mega Fat AssResults are posted on the website. Please let me know if there are any changes needed. <br /><a href="https://www.capitolpeakultras.com/Mega_Fat_Ass.htm">https://www.capitolpeakultras.com/Mega_Fat_Ass.htm</a>l<br /><br />There is never a dull moment at the Mega Fat Ass, with adverse weather and a tough course to contend with. The question came up why "Mega"? The prefix "Mega" came to mind when I originally created the MFA back in 2002 (10 years ago), thinking it was 10,000 ft of climbing (where probably only 6,000 ft) in somewhere "significantly" greater than 50k, I think only 2 finished the full Mega and the remaining half dozen starters finished the half Mega. But the second year came (in 2003) and we had almost 100 runners total, that made "Mega" have more meanings, such as more food support at the finish and more ways of getting donations to charities. And why still call it a "fat ass"...quick answer>> no awards, no frills, no tshirts, no sponsors, no aid station food, low costs that pays for the bare minimum and of course no whining! This year we managed to define "Mega" once again by having another tough course in the rainiest conditions ever. Thanks to all your additional donations, we were able to raise $500 to Friends of Capitol Forest. We are so pleased to have had so much support over the years, thanks to Friends of Capitol Forest and South Puget Sound Mobile Search and Rescue for giving so much support! <br /><br />This year, both courses were most likely longer than advertised, since we had to change it to Margaret McKenny campground but still keep the similar course that is planned for the 55K in April (that is still planned to start at Mima Falls). We realize the courses were long, but for this report, I will still refer to as the 17 and 34 miler. This year, we had a record braking runner participants of 150, between both races. The 17 mile had 101 finish out of 103 starters and the 34 mile had 43 finish out of 47 starters. John Bandur celebrated his 73rd birthday in the 17 mile and still managed to place 2nd Senior (60+) following Colvin Holm who was first senior. <br /><br />There was some confusion about where the turnaround was for the 17 miler. This caused the leaders in the 17 milers to continue up the 34 mile course. But that didn't fool Linda Huyck who ended up leading the entire race back to only 100 yards from the finish. Brian Rakestraw heard the cow bells ringing and out-sprinted Linda to the finish but Linda's perseverance in leading the race and finishing 2nd overall deserves huge recognition. Other top runners include finishing 3rd Nick Triolo and 4th Don Wesley. The top women include Bonnie McReynolds for 2nd woman and Merita Trohimovich for 3rd woman. <br /><br />The 34 mile finish was also exciting and deserve huge respect for surviving a much longer course than expected and much greater rainfall then this Mega Fat Ass has ever seen. The rain didn't start until after everyone had reached Capitol Peak, making it a long haul back to the finish. Mike Burke was the only senior to finish the 34 mile and still placed 16th overall! Yassine Diboun managed to finish 1st and got revenge on the Mega Fat Ass course from last year by running without getting lost! Yassine was followed by Justin Angle in 2nd and Seth Swanson who finished in a very respectable 3rd for his first ultra. The top women finishing in 1st was Shawna Tompkins, followed by Shawn McTaggart in 2nd and Candice Burt in 3rd. <br /><br />Thanks to all the volunteers for the support out there! Here is a list of people that deserve our gratitude. There are many more people that might have chipped in that I was not aware of or can't remember and we thank for everyone's help. We couldn't do it without all our wonderful Volunteers!<br />South Sound Mobile Search and Rescue (stationed at the 3 checkpoints and finish)<br />Furnishing huge finishing tent and constant support throughout race day: David Snyder (founder of Friends of Capitol Forest) <br />Pre-race setup: Friends of Capitol Forest and Brent Warner<br />Registration: Roger Michel and Kris Ryding<br />Sweepers: Herb Reeves and Kris Ryding<br />Timers: Tony Seabolt (Narrows Bridge Running Club), Sean Sexton, and Brent Warner<br />Capitol Peak Station: Glenn Rogers and his son <br />Post-race food prep: my wonderful Mom and Dad (Bill and Helene Pearch), Jim Szmulia, Roberta Wood, Alexa Martin and most likely many more.<br />Course Marking: Olympia Trail Runners including Herb Reeves, Kris Ryding, Heidi Perry, Kelly, Dan Stacey, Dave Molenaar and many more that can't remember.<br />Thanks also to Route 16 Running and Walking for letting us borrow their clock for timing at the finish.<br />Thanks also to Tony Seabolt and Michael Scholl for all the wonderful photos! Tony's photos can be found at: <a href="http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=191656887514236&set=a.191587757521149.49768.100000097798129">http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=191656887514236&set=a.191587757521149.49768.100000097798129</a><br />Thanks also to Michael Scholl's wonderful photography! Check out the <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/coldh20diver/MegaFatAss2011#">Picaso site </a>for Mikes photos.<br />Thanks also to UltraSignup and Mark Gilligan for allowing for free online registration, this helps tremendously organize our registration and results.<br /> <br />Also thanks to a few volunteers including Heidi Perry, David Mora and Jim Szumila <br />who helped at the trail work party on January 9, i.e., making water bars function better on race day!<br /><br />We look forward in seeing you again soon at the Capitol Peak 50 mile and 55km Ultramarathons on Saturday April 30, 2011. Online registration is available at: <a href="https://www.capitolpeakultras.com/cp50mile.htm">https://www.capitolpeakultras.com/cp50mile.htm</a>l<br /><br />The Mega Fat Ass is apart of the Capitol Forest Triple Crown Series. Stay Tuned for results of the series: <a href="https://www.capitolpeakultras.com/Cap_Forest_Triple_Crown.html">https://www.capitolpeakultras.com/Cap_Forest_Triple_Crown.html<br /></a>Next race up is the Mountain Marathon and Hilly Billy 1/2 (hosted by Guerilla Running)<br /><br />See you on the trails! <br /><br />John Pearch<br />RD-Capitol Peak Ultras<br />https://www.capitolpeakultras.comcapitolpeakultrashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03748365808908513346noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5213093150671288552.post-88534518318580458852011-01-12T22:59:00.000-08:002011-01-13T08:46:04.019-08:00Mega Fat Ass update 1/12/11Are you ready for a mudfest, or what? This Saturday will definitely be a fun time in the mud, and most likely snow on the Peak. I can't tell you for sure what the trail conditions are like yet. But I will know more comes Friday after we mark the course. Here are a few tips to keep in mind for this weekends Mega Fat Ass Run.<br /><br />Thank you for registering for the Capitol Peak Mega Fat Ass on Saturday January 15, 2011. Reminder that the start is at 8:00 am at the Margaret McKenny Campground on the Southeast end of Capitol State Forest. PLEASE ARRIVE BY 7:30 a.m. to allow enough time to park and register. Driving directions can be found at:<br /><a href="https://capitolpeakultras.com/MFA_Driving_Directions.html">https://capitolpeakultras.com/MFA_Driving_Directions.html</a> (those from Olympia might know the back roads to get to the start, but this is the directions closest to I-5)<br />Carpool if possible, parking is limited at the start!! <br /><br />Please take note of the following:<br />1) Even though you have registered online, we will still need you to sign a waiver for the Washington St Dept of Natural Resources (DNR). This is a new requirement from DNR that everyone must sign, that is separate waiver from what you already checked online (see your email confirmation or <a href="https://capitolpeakultras.com/uploads/fatassdnrADULTwaiver.pdf">click here</a> for the waiver). For those under 18 please click this <a href="https://capitolpeakultras.com/uploads/fatassdnrMINORwaiver.pdf">waiver for minors</a> for parents or legal guardian to sign. There will also be a DNR waiver for you if you forget to bring it. Thank you for your patience when registering Saturday morning!<br /><br />2) Please bring a minimum $5 and a roll of toilet paper. The $5 helps cover our insurance for the run that is required for our DNR permit. The roll of TP is to support DNR's needs during these hard budget times for restocking our use of TP for the event at Margaret McKenny and around Capitol State Forest. Please also make sure the registration volunteers know you are running. There is also a chance to donate at registration to Friends of Capitol Forest for all their continued trail work support in Capitol Forest. <br /><br />3) The course is an out and back mostly on the Green line #6 trail with a small section on the Wadell Loop trail near the start. It will be marked with candy cane (red and white) flagging and some signs on trail at all trail junctions. Please take a look at the map and print if you want to have it on race day. We will NOT have any copies at the start:<br /><a href="https://capitolpeakultras.com/uploads/CPFatAssmap2011new.pdf">https://capitolpeakultras.com/uploads/CPFatAssmap2011new.pdf</a><br />However, please be ready for a course change comes race day. There is a 4 mile loop up on Capitol Peak this year (that includes the infamous grunt trail), but we are not sure if this will be runnable yet. I will announce if there are any course changes before the start on Saturday, based on our course marking on Friday. <br /><br />4) Bring your own food and water bottles!!! There will be a drop bags that you can stash food and other gear in a bag (clearly labeled with your first and last name) which will be taken to the Falls Ck station (at 8.5 miles turnaround). If you're only doing the 17 miler, we encourage you to NOT put any valuable gear in this bag. The drop bags may not get back to the finish until AFTER 3:00 pm!! For 34 milers, the drop bag will also be there on your return so you could have some warmer cloths stashed and maybe some hand warmers for later up on the Peak. If we end up running the planned route, the return to Falls is about 25 mile, so in other words carry enough food to go 16 miles! And remember there is NO FOOD provided at Falls. There will be water at Falls and up on the Capitol Peak but don't expect a cup...bring your own bottle! And PLEASE pickup any trash you might accidentally drop or find along the trail.<br /><br />5) Please bring food to share at the finish! There will be a bonfire and a stove to heat up soup or whatever else you want hot at the finish. We will provide Ramon noodles and hot coco but bring other goodies to share.<br /><br />6) Camping is allowed at the Margaret McKinney campground. However, please park in designed camping areas and don't block the main road. There will be several of us camping there Friday night, but if you get there later on, the gate might be closed but won't be locked (dumby locked). Just please close the gate behind you after passing through the gate.<br /><br />7) To make it worth your while to go the distance, there will be specific colored rubberband to pickup that show what distance you ran, either the 17 mile turnaround at Falls Creek or up at the Capitol Peak Towers (after the steep grunt climb 2nd climb up Capitol Peak). You can then show off to everyone at the post-run party your rubberband. Since this is a fat ass, timing is based on the honor system, so you will be responsible in writing down your time at the finish.<br /><br />Reminder: If you are interested in also running the Capitol Peak 50 mile and 55Km on<br /> April 30, 2011, save $10 and signup by 12:00 Midnight Sunday January 16, 2011. Here is the website: <a href="https://capitolpeakultras.com/cp50mile.html">https://capitolpeakultras.com/cp50mile.html</a><br /><br />This is our 10th year annual Mega Fat Ass and we thank everyone for your generosity in donating to Friends of Capitol Forest and coming to run in Capitol Forest. We also appreciate all the support from the Washington St Dept of Natural Resources (DNR) and all the volunteers, especially South Puget Sound Mobile Search and Rescue and Friends of Capitol Forest. We could NOT put this fun run on without all their support! <br /><br />See you on the trails this Saturday!<br /><br />John Pearch -RD Capitol Peak Ultras<br /><a href="www.capitolpeakultras.com">www.capitolpeakultras.com</a>capitolpeakultrashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03748365808908513346noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5213093150671288552.post-43481253229959969802010-12-24T16:10:00.000-08:002010-12-24T16:12:17.569-08:00Seasons Greetings!<br />It's hard to believe that 2011 is almost here! We are very excited about the 10th annual Mega Fat Ass on January 15, 2011! We have made a few changes to the course as what is to be expected in Capitol Forest. As you may already be aware the course starts at Margaret McKinney Campground (see website for updated info on the Mega Fat Ass and driving directions: <a href="https://capitolpeakultras.com/Mega_Fat_Ass.html">https://capitolpeakultras.com/Mega_Fat_Ass.html</a><br /><br />In addition to the $5 minimum donation to help cover our insurance costs for this run, the Washington State Dept of Natural Resources has asked if each participant could bring one roll of toilet paper. Yes, you got it, the state general fund is in that serious "dire straits" right now and we hope you are able to bring a roll of TP to show your support. It's not required, it's just a thing to make us all aware of how we can all contribute to make it through these hard economic times. We have appreciated DNR supporting and permitting our events for the past 10 years! Additional $$ donations will also be appreciated to support Friends of Capitol Forest, who has been a huge benefit to the DNR with 1,000's of volunteer trail work hours each year!<br /><br />Also, if you have any interest and want to contribute to the trails getting ready for the Mega Fat Ass run, please come on out for some fun on the trails:<br />Sunday January 9, 2011 Come to our first trail work party of the year, for clearing trail for the Mega Fat Ass. We will also mark parts of the Mega Fat Ass course. <br />We will meet at 8:00 AM at <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps/place?cid=12816078888374334741&q=Top+Foods+Starbucks+1313+Cooper+Point+Road,+Olympia&hl=en&gl=us&sll=47.047084,-122.931948&sspn=0.030704,0.055189&ie=UTF8&ll=47.063165,-122.959585&spn=0,0&t=h&z=14">Starbucks/Top Foods</a> in West Olympia. We will then caravan up to the Forest. Please email if you are interested and need a ride from Top Foods.<br /><br />Bring work clothes, extra clothes, work shoes/pants/gloves, rain gear, food and your running gear gear to enjoy some fun in the mud afterwards!<br /><br />This work parties will have a trail run following to mark the Mega Fat Ass course, which is similar to Capitol Peak 50 mile/55Km courses! If you are able to help on trail work in Capitol Forest, we will give a $10 discount off your entry to the Capitol Peak 50 mile/55Km. <br /><br />Thanks for your interest and we look forward in seeing you at the Mega Fat Ass on January 15, 2011!<br /><br />Happy Holidays!<br /><br />John Pearch<br />RD-Capitol Peak Ultrascapitolpeakultrashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03748365808908513346noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5213093150671288552.post-21341417237472853972010-11-09T12:25:00.000-08:002010-11-09T12:28:47.594-08:002011 Capitol Peak Ultras EventsGreetings:<br />Please check out Capitol Peak Ultras new website for upcoming trail races for 2011 in Capitol State Forest near Olympia, WA: <a href="http://www.capitolpeakultras.com">http://www.capitolpeakultras.com</a>. We made a lot of improvements to the site. So if you use any old sublinks... they will not work. Thanks to Mark Gilligan (UltraSignup) and many others for helping out in getting the new website up and running!! Please continue to check the website or blog for more updates (i.e, sponsors link).<br /> <br />It is hard to believe that a decade has gone by so fast after starting up all the races in Capitol Forest in 2002. It is my pleasure to continue directing these events and keep the same traditions going. Thanks to all the volunteers and sponsors over the years to keep us running strong! <br /><br />The 10th annual Mega Fat Ass will be on Saturday January 15, 2011 with the same tradition as previous years: no frills, no awards, no t's but a small $5 fee to help pay for permit fees. Weather and depending on snow conditions, the course is an out and back course to Capitol Peak and back. However, we are starting at a new location from Margarette McKenney Campground. The race will follow a similar route to Falls Ck (17 mile out and back) and the 34 mile out and back to Capitol Peak. Well sort of out and back;^), this year the 34 mile ultra distance with get to do Capitol Peak twice, with the infamous Grunt trail. However, this course may change due to snow on the Peak. There will be a drop bag at the Falls Ck station, however, please bring your own food and warm gear...cotton is rotten!! <br /><br />Donations will be appreciated that will go towards the Friends of Capitol Forest. The start will be at 8:00 am at Margarette McKenney Campground, on the east side of Capitol Forest off of Wadell Road. Camping will be available only at Margarette McKenney. Be prepared for another fun filled course with probably lot's of snow, and be prepared for any last minute course changes. Beyond the traditional fat ass, since we have to get a permit with DNR, everyone needs to sign a waiver, so please see the website for more details on how to register: <a href="www.capitolpeakultras.com/Mega_Fat_Ass.html">www.capitolpeakultras.com/Mega_Fat_Ass.html</a><br /><br /><br />The 7th annual Capitol Peak 50 Mile and 55 Km will be on Saturday April 30, 2011. <br /><br />The race start/finish is scheduled for Mima Falls campground, however, this may change depending on ongoing logging operations in Capitol Forest (so stay tuned on potential changes to the start/finish and course changes). The regular starting time for all races will be 6:00 a.m. Early start is only for 50 milers which is at 5:00 a.m. The 50 mile course is planned to be the same as last years but be prepared for any last minute course changes. See the website for more details and to register. <a href="http://www.capitolpeakultras.com/CP50mile.html ">http://www.capitolpeakultras.com/CP50mile.html </a>(online registration is also available at UltraSignup) <br />TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THE $10 DISCOUNT BEFORE JANUARY 16!! Also, you can also get an additional $10 discount if you sign up immediatley after a trail work party. The next work party is scheduled for December 1, 2010 with Friends of Capitol Forest. We'll also have trail work parties later in January through April, 2011.<br /><br />Capitol Peak Ultras and Guerilla Running are also joining forces and proud to announce the 2011 Capitol Forest Triple Crown Series! We will both award the top three overall (cumulative fastest time) male and female runners that complete the Capitol Peak Fat Ass, the Mountain Marathon and the Capital Peak 50 mile and 55k in 2011. We will award the overall series winners in the long-course and short course divisions at the Capitol Peak 50 mile and 55km post-race dinner on April 30, 2011. <br />Long Course Division: Capital Peak Mega Fat-ass 55K, Mountain Marathon, Capitol Peak 50-miler.<br />Short Course Division: Capitol Peak Fat-ass 27K, Hillbilly 1/2 Marathon, Capitol Peak 55K.<br />Information on the Mountain Marathon and Hillbilly 1/2 Marathon can be found at:<br /><a href="http://www.guerillarunning.com/Mountain_Marathon.html">http://www.guerillarunning.com/Mountain_Marathon.html</a><br />The 50 mile is also apart of the Washington Ultra Series, which consists of several great ultras in Washington State. See the website for more details: <a href="http://www.trail-run-crazy.com/Washington-Ultra-Series.html">http://www.trail-run-crazy.com/Washington-Ultra-Series.html</a>(administered by Herb Reeves and UltraSignup)<br /><br />All Capitol Peak Ultra events are a benefit for the Friends of Capitol Forest, a non-profit group that is working hard to take care of Capitol Forest. <br />We are also again donating to Washington Trails Association through Glenn Tachiyama's awesome "Tribute to the Trails" 2011 Calendar. Please purchase a calendar and help support the WTA!!<br /><br />Please let us know if you are interested in volunteering for any of our events or trail work opportunities. We encourage anyone to come out to volunteer for the day and give back to the trails!<br /><br />See you on the trails soon! <br /><br /><br />John Pearch, RD-Capitol Peak Ultras <br />For questions email: <a href="capitolpeak@gmail.com ">capitolpeak@gmail.com </a>capitolpeakultrashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03748365808908513346noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5213093150671288552.post-44607699601638089002010-05-05T00:15:00.000-07:002010-05-05T00:17:49.269-07:00Capitol Peak 50 mile and 55km 2010 results finalizedResults for the Capitol Peak 50 mile and 55km are now finalized:<br />50 mile: <a href="http://ultrasignup.com/results_event.aspx?did=6424 ">http://ultrasignup.com/results_event.aspx?did=6424</a><br />55km: <a href="http://ultrasignup.com/results_event.aspx?did=6425">http://ultrasignup.com/results_event.aspx?did=6425</a><br /><br />The 6th Annual Capitol Peak 50 mile and 55Km was blessed by sunny conditions, a new course, a record breaking crowd and record breaking performances! We doubled the number of entrants this year with 170 starters and 155 finishers overall; 88 finished the 50 mile and 67 finished the 55km. It was great to see so many folks (about 24) who came from Canada, along with 1 from Mexico and several from the east coast! Many runners PR'ed, some of which ran the fastest time by over an hour on the newly modified course. I was anticipating slower times this year since I had to rerouted the course up some of the tougher trails up Capitol Peak, but I was proven wrong in many instances.<br /><br />The 50 mile women and men showed that the course was more runnable this year then before with the faster times than in previous years, by almost an hour faster. Pam Smith from Salem, Oregon won the women division with a time of 8:00:35, followed not too far behind Shawna Wilskey for 2nd in 8:08 and Tia Gabalita for 3rd in 8:20 (also 1st women masters). Rhea George managed to capture the 1st to Capitol Peak and also still finish in the top 4 for women! Alex Henry won with a time of 6:34:17 followed by Justin Angle for 2nd in 6:39 and Yassine Diboun for 3rd in 6:41. Alex and Yassine were contemplating at the finish who really won the 1st to the Peak, but Alex was nice enough to hand over the prize to Yassine. Adam Hewey was the 1st Masters for men in the 50 mile. Cindie McKenna was the 1st and only senior to finish the 50 miler. She ran with both arms in casts and finished with a huge smile on her face!<br /><br />The 55km women and men also showed some fast times. Ellen Sims won the 55km for women with a time of 6:09:11, followed by Darcie Gorman for 2nd in 6:28 and Francie Hankins for 3rd in 6:50. Ryne Melcher won the 55km for men with a time of 4:45:32, followed by Joshua Estep for 2nd in 4:54 and Brad Reed for 3rd in 4:59. Larry Abraham swept the masters and senior division with a astounding time of 5:47:48! Six additional seniors also finished the 55km which include: Clem LaCava, Kent Holder (70+), Paul Doyle, Wild Bill Voiland, Jeffrey Vieyra, and John Bandur (70+).<br /><br />A huge contingent of volunteers were very gracious for coming out for a long day at various aid stations throughout Capitol State Forest. We couldn't operate without all these wonderful volunteers. Also thanks also to Friends of Capitol Forest for all their support in trail maintenance that provided over 1000's of hours on the trail! Also thanks to the South Puget Sound Mobile Search and Rescue unit for giving radio and medical staffing support at all the aid stations. As we mentioned, our proceeds go towards Friends of Capitol Forest and the South Puget Sound Mobile Search and Rescue!<br /><br />Thank you's go out to a multitude of volunteer individuals which include (with respective aid station or other volunteer duties):<br />Trail work on specific parts of the course: Dave Mora, Terry Pruit, Garrett Ragsdale, Francis Agboton, Dave Molenaar, Jim Szumila, Karen Wiggins and John Pearch<br />Packet Pickup: Kris Ryding, Heidi Perry, Elena Perry, Rachael Jamison, James Varner<br />Course Marking: James Varner and Kris Ryding<br />Race Day Registration: Harvey Hall, Glenn Rogers, and other runners crew members chipping in!<br />Parking: Roger Michel and Darrel Roberts<br />Aid Station 1: South Puget Sound Mobile Search and Rescue<br />Aid Station 2 (Falls Ck): Jim Graham, Dan Saul, Trevor Hostetler, Josh Morse, and Trey<br />Aid station 3 (Mt Molly): Club Oly, Bill Herzog, Jennifer Seward, Julie, Paul, Andy and Phil Kochik.<br />Aid Station 4 (Capitol Peak jct): James Varner, Laurie Rich, Rebbecca<br />Aid station 5 (Wedekind): Kris Ryding, Laura Houston, Charlie Crissman, Roger Michel,<br />Sweepers: Ulrike, Anne, Kris and Laura.<br />Course monitors: Glenn Rogers (motorbike challenger extraordinaire), Dave Mora and Terry Pruit.<br />Supply Van Drivers: Mike Adams and Charlie Crissman<br />Finish line support: David Snyder (FOCF coordinator providing finish line tents,firewood and much much more!)<br />Finish line Timing: Brent Warner and Nick Harvey<br />Our special cook's and chef's: Bill and Helene Pearch (aka Mom and Dad), Jim Szumila, Robert Woods, Frank and Donna Sifuentes.<br /><br />Also thanks to John Tanasse for giving Active Release technique to runners at the finish and to Theron Eirish for massaging runners at the finish!<br /><br />Also special thanks go out to all our sponsors, including: South Sound Running, The Balanced Athlete, Route 16 Running and Walking, Ultrarunning Magazine, Trail Runner magazine, Guerrilla Running, Patagonia, nuun electrolyte drink, The Olympia Food Coop, and San Francisco Street Bakery. Also thanks to Wild Bill Graphics for designing and printing all the great tshirts. A HUGE thanks to UltraSignup and Mark Gilligan for compiling all the online registration and results!<br /><br />We also very much appreciate all the support the Washington State Department of Natural Resources has given us and permitted all our events for the past 8 years!<br />And last but not least, thanks to Michael Scholl for taking all the wonderful photos. (<a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/coldh20diver/CapitolPeakUltraS50mi55kUltraRun42510#">See link</a>)<br /><br />Thanks to all who came out to support Capitol Peak! Hope to see you all next year.<br /><br />John Pearch<br />RD-Capitol Peak Ultras<br /><a href="www.capitolpeakultras.com/cp50mile.htm">www.capitolpeakultras.com/cp50mile.htm</a>capitolpeakultrashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03748365808908513346noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5213093150671288552.post-80543294750893172492010-03-21T00:22:00.000-07:002010-03-21T00:23:36.671-07:00Capitol Peak 50 mile and 55km NEW course finally here...The Capitol Peak 50 mile and 55K course is finally here. Check out the website (left column) with the new course, that may be proven as one of our harder courses as in the past...thus I made the cutoff 13 hours and 14 hours (if you start early). I've also included a link to all sponsors, which have all been very genero...us. Thanks to everyone for helping so far at getting the new course figured out and so many other things!<br /><a href="http://www.capitolpeakultras.com/CP50mile.htm">http://www.capitolpeakultras.com/CP50mile.htm</a>capitolpeakultrashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03748365808908513346noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5213093150671288552.post-60986060414232313902010-03-11T23:03:00.000-08:002010-03-11T23:07:02.095-08:00Trail Work and Trail Running Clinic<span style="font-weight:bold;">Capitol Peak Ultras presents:</span><br /><br />Give back to the trails and come join us for trail work on the Capitol Peak 50 mile/55km course.<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Trail Work and Trail Running Clinic</span><br /><br />Sunday March 21, 2010<br /><br />and<br /><br />Sunday April 11, 2010<br /><br />8:30am meet at Starbucks/TopFoods in West Olympia on both dates. We will drive to designated trail work projects in Capitol Forest.<br /><br /><br />Bring clothes to work on trails, water and food.<br /><br />Trail work tools and equipment will be provided.<br /><br />Bring running clothes for after the trail work.<br /><br />Run will be 8-10 miles.<br /><br />Pizza following the trail work and run!<br /><br />Trail Running Clinic includes:<br /><br /> * Update on new modified Capitol Peak 50mi/55k course.<br /> * ·Even if you’re not running an ultramarathon or Capitol Peak 50/55k, come anyways and learn the latest and greatest on trail running gear, running efficiency on different terrain/surfaces and sufficient fueling and hydration while running long on trails.<br /><br />See you on the trails soon!<br /><br />John Pearch<br />RD-Capitol Peak Ultras<br />www.capitolpeakultras.com/cp50mile.htmcapitolpeakultrashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03748365808908513346noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5213093150671288552.post-51604214564279103782010-02-25T12:37:00.001-08:002010-02-25T12:48:12.103-08:00Camping and change in course for Capitol Peak 50 mile and 55KAnswer to questions regarding camping... Yes there is camping available at Mima Campground at the new start/finish Saturday night (April 24th) before the race (as apart of our permit from the Washington Dept of Natural Resources -DNR). Camping won't be available on Sunday eve after the race. All other campsites in Capitol Forest are not open until May 1st. <br /><br />Also, please keep checking for updates on our new course --currently adjusting course based on recent updates from the Washington Department of Natural Resources on timber sales. We will change the course to completely avoid logging operations! Please be patient, we will let you know by mid to late March.<br /><br />See website for more details (however, website might not be as current as our facebook page):<br />http://www.capitolpeakultras.com/CP50mile.htmcapitolpeakultrashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03748365808908513346noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5213093150671288552.post-5850406325637593942010-02-05T09:06:00.000-08:002010-02-05T09:07:07.212-08:00NEW START FINISH FOR 50 mile and 55KmTo make it easier driving we changed the start/finish for Capitol Peak 50<br />mile and 55Km. I also modified the course map accordingly. However, stay<br />tuned for more updates on trail conditions or potential small changes<br />to the course.<br />See website for more details: <a href="http://www.capitolpeakultras.com/CP50mile.htm"></a>capitolpeakultrashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03748365808908513346noreply@blogger.com0