Bonelli Park Stairs

This past weekend we explored some trails in Bonelli Park, We have run there before but never explored the fire roads and single track trails in and around the lake. We had a great time, the trails are well maintained, and consisted of nice climbs, easy downhills, and flats to get great tempo runs in. I think we will be back often.









Tanya, Jeannette, and I going down, down, down. The stairs at Bonelli Park in San Dimas rival the stairs in Santa Monica. If you look there are so many places to get your work-out on. Stairs are a great way to work the legs and the glutes, and boy do they get the heart rate up!!
" Fitness for Life"
MJ

The Future: 2008

As you can see I have gotten carried away with the countdown timers. Hey, I think they are cool!! We have two more races in store for 2007, but we are planning ahead and looking forward to more fun adventures in 2008.
It's official we are heading back to Huntsville Texas to take on the challenge of the Rocky Raccoon 100 miler, We where not successful there last year we both pulled out at mile 75. We plan on finishing this year :)

This is a short list of possible adventures ahead:

*Rocky Raccoon 100 http://www.tejastrails.com/Rocky.html

*Lost Dutchman Marathon

*Los Angeles Marathon

*Grand Canyon Rim to Rim

2008 is going to be great, it will be a year of new challenges and new opportunities.

See you all out there.

"Wake Up and Live" B. Marley

JJ100 Race Report

Javelina Jundred was my 4th 100 miler.I'm having more fun by the miles.
After prepping our campsite, we cooked dinner and went to the pre race check-in. While there we exchanged hugs and hellos to all our old and brand-new ultra friends.We just love that.
Time to hit the pillow, A night under the stars and bright full moon light, we slept like babies. Saturday morning 6:00am 132 participants were off to conquer 100 miles, and try to have fun while doing it.
My first lap was over before I knew it, clocking 2:46:30. Much Much to fast.My husband Marc reminded me to slow it down. I did.
The second lap I noticed I wasn't the only one who had slowed the pace down.It started to get a little warm. And I knew what the hot temps do to the body.
Third lap, I settled into a more comfortable pace while fueling and hydrating. This lap,the sun was EXTREMELY hot hot hot. I had to keep my face covered with a damp scarf to keep it from burning. The sun was beating down, man! My husband Marc (always my chief crew when not running himself) supported me at the Headquarters aid station as was the wonderful JJ100 fans and volunteers.
Forth lap, the sun was setting giving us runners who made it through the blistering day cooler night hours. What a beautiful sun set.
Fifth lap I was still feeling pretty strong, but I knew the battle wasn't over. I had to tough it through those wee hours till morning.
Sixth lap was my toughest. After I got a little anxious, I rushed I made a silly mistake. I did not take enough food down, and did not put on my long pants. My little knees fought the chill in the early am hours.. Marc (my pacer at this time) gave me his shirt; which I wrapped around my waist to cover the front of my legs. It really warmed me up.
The Seventh lap and final lap warmed up quickly and I didn't want to be out in the morning heat to long. So we picked up the pace again. Always trying to have fun we took pictures and sang songs which we love to do together. I was able to finish strong.
Thanks to all the volunteers and race fans who cheered me on throughout the entire event.



I Love you all. I look forward to seeing some of you in Santa Barbara and Ridgecrest

Stay Healthy and Fit.
Tanya

Javelina Hundred Picture Diary

We arrived in Fountain Hills Arizona on Friday October 26, 2007 the afternoon before the race, hence the fountain in Fountain Hills.
Tanya Chill'en at the race headquarters Friday night. The 100 miles will begin a 6am Saturday.

The "Ghost ship" and our campsite where I would be chill'en during the day, acting as Tanya's crew and chef. Ya got to eat a lot while running 100 miles!!

Tanya checking out the starting line 15 minutes before race time! Time to get into the "zone" it will be a long day.An they are off!!
The Sun rises upon this day, beautiful.

The eventual race winner Jorge Pacheco, the guy is pure class. A special runner and a great guy. Michelle Barton the female winner last year. This year she led for many loops, but fell to second this year. But no points lost, she is as awesome as ever. Michael Hayden is on her heels, he was the youngest finisher last year at 17 years old.
Tanya cruising during the midday heat which reached the triple digits. You GO!!

I don't know where she finds all that energy!!

The day is gone and the sun is setting, the temps will be dropping and Tanya will be stomping :)
Bye dear, I'll see you in about 4 hours. she's heading out onto trail again after a short stop that consisted of a shoe change and some warm soup to keep her motor running.

A picture of base camp, and all of the runners, and crews tents.
The sun is almost down, and the coyotes will soon be howling.

Day 2, the heat has affected Tanya's brain. She is playing with cactus!!
Tanya heading out on her final loop, the morning sun has risen fast. She is going to try and beat the heat.

Marc, Honey I did it!, Now come give me a hug.

No way, not until you take a shower!
KIRK!!! You did it man!!! Kirk Fortini finishing his first 100 miler. You are the MAN!!

Aw, she was voted "Miss Congeniality" isn't that special.

Another 100 miler down and many more to run!! thanks for looking and check back later for Tanya's race report.

Marc