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Ahhhhhhhhhhhhh…………………… Sunday :)

gtowntrailrunners — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 02:56:30 +0000

It’s time again to run Overlook Park. This workout promises to be fun and challenging. For anyone interested, Overlook Park offers easy access to the lake, so bring your towels for a refreshing cool-down swim.

We’re meeting in the lower parking area at 8am and will start with a quick warm up loop. After the warm up, we’ll end up back at the cars and restrooms. From there we’ll do our drills and will be well on our way to the challenging/fun portion of the workout.

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See y’all Sunday!

You Know It, You Love It ………..

gtowntrailrunners — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 01:25:29 +0000

Tejas Park!

This is a fast & beautiful section of the Goodwater Loop Trail. We’ll be doing our standard 30 minute out-n-back Tejas workout. This means that you run only as far as you’re able. If you’re not able run, then walking/hiking is a great way to get some time on the trail. All skill & fitness levels are welcomed.

We’ll park by the restrooms and start off with a quick warm-up, followed by trail drills, and then we’re off and running the scenic South shore of Lake Georgetown.

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And now ………….

gtowntrailrunners — Sat, 15 Oct 2011 23:40:15 +0000

Let’s try this again, shall we?

This Sunday, 8am, we’re heading to Cedar Breaks Park. This beautiful section of trail is great for honing your technical trail running skills. It’s also a great trail to take in some spectacular views of the lake (I recommend stopping and looki…ng vs. running and looking).

We will meet at the start of the trail, which is the 1st left past the main gate. Tell the park attendant that you’re going on the Goodwater trail and they shouldn’t charge you an entrance fee. However, I’ve experienced a range of responses based on who is running the gate. Worst case scenario, the entrance fee is only $4.00.

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When it rains …………

gtowntrailrunners — Sun, 09 Oct 2011 11:54:56 +0000

Good morning GTR. Today’s run is cancelled due to the storm. The lightening is really heavy and with this amount of rain, soil erosion will be bad enough without our help. We’ll return next Sunday to a greener trail!

Brooks PureProject Grit – Shoe in Review

gtowntrailrunners — Wed, 05 Oct 2011 21:37:57 +0000

Ok. So I promised a review of the Brooks PureProject Grit. Here we go:

Pure Grit, Pure Love

On first run, I have nothing but good things to say about this shoe! At 8.9oz, this shoe is lighter than most for trail. Definitely not “clunky”. The sole, though not very thick, offers plenty of protection for the foot and boasts a healthy collection of lugs to get you dug in. The heal wrap is stiff, and combined with the overall wrap of the upper hugs the foot nicely. The Grit offers an elastic over the lace/tongue band, I’m assuming to help prevent slippage, but my feet are too thin for it to help. That being said, I didn’t experience any issues with slippage. If you’re prone to tripping, it should be noted that there are no rock-stops on the toes. Oh yeah, and they’re totally comfy!

Those of you that know me, know that I LOVE my Brooks ASR7s. I experience hot spots on my feet and they’ve never let me down at an acceptable distance. Our home trail is very technical in spots with alot of volcanic rock, limestone, cactus, Cedar roots, etc. The PureProject Grit held up exceptionally well! No spots, and they laughed at the terrain! I’m really going to enjoy putting in the miles in this shoe. I need to get a second pair, but they’re already on back-order! Brooks Sports does it again!! RUN HAPPY!

Cedar Breaks with Ashli

gtowntrailrunners — Wed, 05 Oct 2011 20:54:49 +0000

Ahhh ……. hunting season. Lake Georgetown is not all Army Corp land. Some of it is “individually” owned. That being the case …. hunters on the West end. That being the second case ……….

This Sunday we’re heading to Cedar Breaks Park. This beautiful section of trail is great for honing your technical trail running skills. It’s also a great trail to take in some spectacular views of the lake (I recommend stopping and looking vs. running and looking).

We will meet at the start of the trail, which is the 1st left past the main gate. Tell the park attendant that you’re going on the Goodwater trail and they shouldn…’t charge you an entrance fee. However, I’ve experienced a range of responses based on who is running the gate. Worst case scenario, the entrance fee is only $4.00.

http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?msid=204118915505789542081.0004a41e4ed303d7b2176&msa=0

Ahh …… a cool morning for a run!

gtowntrailrunners — Sat, 01 Oct 2011 02:33:13 +0000

It’s time again to run Overlook Park. This workout promises to be fun and challenging. We’re meeting in the lower parking area and will start with a quick warm up loop. After the warm up, we’ll end up back at the cars and restrooms. From there we’ll do our drills and will be well on our way to the challenging/fun portion of the workout.

http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?msid=204118915505789542081.00049cd0118b04463c702&msa=0

See y’all Sunday @ 8am!

Begin at the Beginning

gtowntrailrunners — Wed, 21 Sep 2011 13:04:00 +0000

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NOTE: It’s still hot! That being said, it’s advisable to bring water with you during the workout. Doing this prevents you from having to drink dirty lake water (Nasty!). Additionally, and more importantly, we steadfastly encourage you to start our workouts fully hydrated. The heat is here – plan ahead!
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See y’all Sunday!

Hogg for the Weekend!

gtowntrailrunners — Wed, 14 Sep 2011 22:39:42 +0000

I hope y’all are ready, we’re going whole Hogg this Sunday, Sept 18th, at 8am! We’ll get started with a quick warm-up down to the bathrooms and back. Then we’ll be doing our (un)usual trail drills/plyos in preparation for the workout, which will take us towards Russell Park. I expect it’ll be a beautiful morning on the trail and should have a lil’ something for everyone.

We’ll meet in the first parking area on the left (before you get to the guard gate) – See map below for details:

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NOTE: With Summer lingering on and temperatures still high, it’s advisable to bring water with you during the workout. Doing this prevents you from having to drink dirty lake water (Gross!). Additionally, and more importantly, we steadfastly encourage you to start our workouts fully hydrated. The real heat is here!
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See y’all Sunday!

Another Sunday is Here!!!

gtowntrailrunners — Sun, 11 Sep 2011 00:23:38 +0000

My apologies to all of you out there that actually come and visit the page. 10+ hour workdays have taken their toll, but what doesn’t kill me ……….. yada yada.

I’d like to take a moment to welcome a new member to the family: Vincent and Christie’s brand new baby girl Ivy!!! We’ve been waiting for you! Glad you’re finally here!

This Sunday we’ll be running the shady trails around Russell Park. This section of trail is fun and will give you an excellent opportunity to work on your technical trail running skills.

We’ll meet in the parking lot located between the first and second gates (see map):

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See y’all Sunday!