Monday, May 19, 2008

Running with Horton this summer on the CDT?

If you go out to run with Horton on the CDT this summer, you should consider a few things: 

  1. You need to be self-sufficient.  You need to supply all your own food, tent, supplies and other gear. 
  2. JB and Horton will not be able to shuttle your car around for you.  If you come out, you should bring someone else to drive your vehicle.  If possible, consider driving Horton's crew truck so that JB can get in some running on the trails. 
  3. When possible consider bringing Horton and JB something special to eat or drink (you know Horton loves ice cream & milkshakes so it's always welcome) or a full meal.  If you live close to the trail, fix them a meal and let them stay at your place for the night.
  4. When you run with Horton, please run behind him or slightly behind him if it is a place that you can run side by side.  He needs to be setting the pace.  If you can’t keep up, he is mean, he will leave you on the trail.

On the side bar (and in an earlier post), there is a list of CDT Post Office Drops that JB and Horton will check weekly.   Please consider sending them a card or goodies (something that will not spoil).  Contact from the outside world will be appreciated.

Please e-mail me for more information or if you have questions.

Sunday, May 18, 2008

Josh Cox shares his 1997 MMTR experience

I meant to tell you all about this when Josh posted Part 1 of his MMTR blog 2 weeks ago.  Nevertheless, JC has completed Part 2 of his story which you can access here (as well as part 1):

Side note: JC & I attended and ran together (well, Josh was always ahead of me) at Liberty University. Since then, Josh has developed into an elite marathoner (*PB - 2:13). Josh writes a great story!

WARNING: Potential Spoiler! I remember when he ran & won the MMTR in course record fashion (6:57) - I was working Aid Stations 3 & 16 (the Z-boys aid stations).  Josh blitzed through Porters Ridge running like he just started a 5k...but there's always more to the story...

*PB is Canadian for personal best instead of the American standard PR or personal record!

Saturday, May 17, 2008

Blog on the go

Interview on Team Inov-8 site

My profile interview is now on the Team Inov-8 blog. You can access it here:

Monday, May 5, 2008

CDT P.O. Drops for Horton

Listed below are post offices that David Horton’s crew will be checking as he runs the CDT. If you would like to drop a card or letter or send him some goodies please plan accordingly when you mail so that it will get to these particular places in time.

Arrival Date June 14:

David Horton

CDT Thru-Hiker

General Delivery

Pie Town, NM 87827

Arrival Date June 21:

David Horton

CDT Thru-Hiker

General Delivery

Chama, NM 87520

Arrival Date June 26:

David Horton

CDT Thru-Hiker

General Delivery

Lake City, CO 81235

Arrival Date July 1:

David Horton

CDT Thru-Hiker

General Delivery

Leadville, CO 80461

Arrival Date July 8:

David Horton

CDT Thru-Hiker

General Delivery

Steamboat Springs, CO 80487

Arrival Date July 15:

David Horton

c/o Atlantic City Mercantile

100 E Main Street

Atlantic City, WY 82520

Arrival Date July 22:

David Horton

CDT Thru-Hiker

c/o General Delivery

Old Faithful YNP, WY 82190

Arrival Date July 31:

David Horton

CDT Thru-Hiker

General Delivery

Wisdom, MT 59761

Arrival Date August 7:

David Horton

CDT Thru-Hiker

General Delivery

Lincoln, MT 59639

Arrival Date August 12:

David Horton

CDT Thru-Hiker

General Delivery

East Glacier Park, MT 59434