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Fastpacking the Wonderland Trail Presentation at MEC

December 30, 2014 by Jeff Pelletier No Comments
Near the Panhandle Gap

Join Adam and me for a slideshow/presentation at MEC as part of their ‘Running Expert Series’ on our recent fastpacking adventure on the Wonderland Trail around Mt. Rainier. Learn what’s involved in completing the 93-mile run (with 23,000′ of elevation gain) completely unsupported.

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Nov. Training Recap: Taper, Race, Recover

December 8, 2014 by Jeff Pelletier No Comments
November Training Recap

November was all about Chimera 100, my first 100 miler and my last race of the season. I spent the first half of the month tapering and preparing, and the second half recovering from what was a difficult but overall a really enjoyable race. It turns out that 100 miles really isn’t that far! (read my full race report)

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Chimera 100 Mile Race Report; or the Horror Story That Wasn’t

December 4, 2014 by Jeff Pelletier 1 Comment
Chimera 100

According to Greek mythology, the Chimera was a monstrous fire-breathing lion, with the head of a goat arising from its back, and a tail ending with a snake’s head. According to the website for the race of the same name, those who have run the course refer to it simply as “The Beast”.

The Chimera 100 miler takes place on a figure eight course that starts and finishes at Blue Jay Campground, in the Trabuco region of the Cleveland National Forest southeast of LA. With over 22,000′ of elevation gain, it’s rated one of the toughest trail 100 mile races in the country.

I had originally planned on running Cascade Crest in August as my first 100 miler, but after being side-lined for two months from an injury during Diez Vista 50k earlier this year, I was forced to look for an alternative in late-Fall. My buddy Dave suggested I join him for this fairly small race with what would turn out to be a big reputation, and I didn’t hesitate for long. “Chimera eh? I hear that course has got some bite!” was the reaction from another friend. “Just remember to save something for the last 30 miles.”

My goal would be simply to finish feeling strong and hopefully in under 27 hours, although that was very much an arbitrary time goal. The truth is I would have been happy with anything just under 30 hours so I could get the special nickel buckle (and well under the cut-off time of 34 hours). But the change in schedule made it difficult to wrangle a crew or a pacer, so Dave and I would be on our own.

It turns out that mine wouldn’t be a story of pain, suffering, or any of the horrible experiences common with first 100 mile races. No puking, no bonking, and not a single blister. I wish I had a better story to tell, like having to dig myself out from the darkness after an epic low point to come back to slay The Beast. The best I can do is tell you about what I think went right in my training and in my execution during what was a difficult but overall a very enjoyable and memorable race.

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Oct. Training Recap: Taper Time!

November 10, 2014 by Jeff Pelletier No Comments
View from Sky Pilot

After a huge month of training in September, I was hoping to keep up momentum throughout October before starting my taper for Chimera 100, my goal race for the year. Maybe it was the start of the rain, or maybe I’m starting to get a little burned out from what was a very long season, but I found it increasingly hard to find the motivation to get out for any really big runs – certainly nothing that could compare to my recent adventures like running the Wonderland Trail around Mt. Rainier.

I’m not too worried though, as I think the training is in my legs. It may be that a little less volume and a little extra rest will serve me well in what will be my first 100 miler.

That’s not to say I didn’t do any training! Earlier in the month, I joined UPrise Performance Camps again in Squamish, this time for a chance to spend a weekend running with Skyrunning champion and Salomon athlete Stevie Kremer. I managed to explore the trails around Sky Pilot, as well as a few more shorter backcountry outings around Grouse, Seymour, and Lynn Valley.

I made a last-minute decision to race the inaugural CMTS Run Ridge Run 25k, and ran the Hallows Eve Marathon as a catered training run. Between that and the ‘2nd Bi-Annual Vancouver Brewery Run‘ the next day, I managed to run close to 80k in costume.

View from Sea to Sky Gondola
View from Sea to Sky Gondola.
Skyrunning Champ Stevie Kremer
Skyrunning Champ Stevie Kremer.

The rain is here!
Fall is definitely here.
Norvan Falls
Norvan Falls.

Coast Mountain Trail Series Run Ridge Run 25k
Start of the Run Ridge Run 25k.
Foggy day on Seymour
Foggy day on Seymour.

Hallows Eve Marathon
Hallows Eve Marathon.
Vancouver Brewery Run
Vancouver Brewery Run.

I’ve kept up with my speedwork and did my best to stay on top of my strength work, before dropping it as I began my taper towards the end of the month.

Final Stats for October:

  • Distance Run: 335 km (down from 400 km)
  • Time-on-Feet: 43 hrs (down from 85 hrs)
  • Ascent: 10,530 m (down from 19,811 m)

The legs are feeling good and I’m as ready as I’m ever going to be for Chimera on November 15th. Now I’ve just gotta execute…

Check out more photos on Instagram, and connect with me to follow my training on Strava or Movescount!

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Run Ridge Run 25k Race Report

October 21, 2014 by Jeff Pelletier 1 Comment
Coast Mountain Trail Series Run Ridge Run 25k

The Run Ridge Run 13km and 25km is the newest edition to the Coast Mountain Trail Series. The 25km route essentially follows the Diez Vista 50k course (with just a couple of minor deviations), climbing up and along Diez Vistas Ridge before following Buntzen Lake back to the finish. CMTS races are known to be challenging, but so far I’d only had the chance to run the Cap Crusher and Squamish 50k which both proved to be just that.

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In August, @adamchistopher and I were looking for In August, @adamchistopher and I were looking for somewhere local for an overnight adventure. It happened to be the weekend of the Fat Dog 120 trail race, so with the race cancelled this year we headed to Manning Park to fastpack the last 130k or so of the course unsupported.

Watch the 27 minute documentary on YouTube 📽 (link in profile). #fatpack
An amazing day full of sun and powder yesterday sk An amazing day full of sun and powder yesterday ski touring in Manning Park.

Really cool to be right in the middle of the Fat Dog 120 trail race course, looking around at the surrounding peaks and ridges I’ve come to know so well in the summer! #earnyourturns
A view that’s always worth getting up a little e A view that’s always worth getting up a little extra early for. #dawnpatrol
The polar vortex that hit Canada last week reporte The polar vortex that hit Canada last week reportedly sent the entire country below freezing at the same time. It would have been a great weekend to be an ice climber! Maybe I’ll consider taking it up next year.

For now I’ll just enjoy all this fresh powder that came with the recent storms, especially once the avalanche risk gets down to a more acceptable level.

Photo taken yesterday en route to find some mellow terrain near Sky Pilot in Squamish, BC. Had we known how amazing the snow was going to be, we would have gotten an earlier start! #earnyourturns
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That little flurry we had this afternoon here in V That little flurry we had this afternoon here in Vancouver was beautiful, was it not? Turn your sound on for this one! 🔈
I’m stoked to be working with @salomon again thi I’m stoked to be working with @salomon again this year as part of the Salomon Pro Squad! 

I ran my first 50 miler in a borrowed pair of Salomon Sense Ultras way back in 2013, after the other brand of shoes I’d planned on wearing fell apart right before the race. Salomon’s products have been an integral part of all my adventures ever since. #salomonsquad #timetoplay

Note: Photo taken this summer. Not indicative of current conditions.
We were treated to a beautiful sunrise and inversi We were treated to a beautiful sunrise and inversion this morning on a quick lap up Brockton Point. There really is no better way to start the day! 🌄 #dawnpatrol
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