1/1/2013 at 8:00 am
Start at 10044 Del Chaparral Ct NE (Eubank & Montgomery)
Here’s the basic course –
Start by at 10044 Del Chaparral Ct (by Bear Canyon Sr Center), run up past CNM to Bear Canyon. Up to Embudito Trailhead then off to the Southern part of the Foothills trail on 401 to the freeway overlook then loop back on the upper trails (365). There will be a water stop (we’ll also cart gear bags) at the Menaul Trailhead.
put on more) clothes.
You’ll run back to Embudito then off to the Northern portion on the upper open space
trail (342/341) to Domingo Baca (230) and down to the 365 & on North-ish to
the base of the tram. There are excellent flush-toilets and water.
Then return using the 365 trail to the Michael Emery TH (potty) and back down Bear Canyon to my house.
We’ll have the BBQ set up. Please feel free to bring pot-lucky things to share after.
Here is a picture of the course and the elevation profile:
http://newmexicofa50k.files.wordpress.com/2011/12/foothills-50k.doc
http://newmexicofa50k.wordpress.com/foothills-50k/foothills_profile/
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Hello, I am interested in doing the foothills 50k on 1/1/13. Where can I find more information- is it free for anyone to join, do I need to contact someone, etc.
Thank you!
Erin Churchill
Erin, yes free, just show up!
Count me in!
I will be there. If anyone wants to train up by Taos, let me know. I even have a place for folks to crash after some great gorge and/or mountain running…YEA!
Notice the change in start location. There is also a map
I will be there!
YEAH!!!
OMG, am I really considering this?!
OMG! Am I really considering this?!
Why not? I can’t imagine a better way to start the new year.
Take the bull by the horns! What a way to start 2012.
I just realized this is a Sunday, wont be able to make it.
Can’t do all the runs in the series, but the Jan 1 run is definitely on my scope!
I’m in.
What’s the weather like around here in January?
Generally cold (20s-40s) but sunny. Maybe some snow here and there.
I’m still in. Looking forward to it!
Got a marathon wimp-out option? I probably wouldn’t be able to finish the full 50K before dark.
Dick Harris
There will be 3 shorter options — marathon(ish), 18 miles and 12 miles.
So looks like with loop back’s there are options for shorter distances… Is there a map or website to check this out? I would mind about 14 to 16 miles… Not crazy like Grossman
I just got the picture uploaded. It is
http://newmexicofa50k.files.wordpress.com/2011/12/foothills-fa-50k.docx
Hi, Kelly. I’ve been unable to view the map. (I don’t have MS Word, but I use openoffice.org, which is supposed to be able to read Word files.) Any suggestions?
Dicki
Wordpad on pc, & Pages on mac worked for me. I jogged the entire southern portion of the course today, starting from Embudito Parking lot, and did get ‘lost’, as I’m wont to do, several times, with all the unmarked intersections. Marking an ‘official’ route seems like it would be a hassle. Anyway the trails are in excellent shape, and I had no issues, even wearing thin racing flats, about 3hrs worth.
We must have run with you somewhere along in there. We were out tramping through them hills. I’ll upload a gpx file soon.
On the paved segment; I did wave
Did the northern half of the course today. North of Pino the trails are showing packed snow, but it was soft with the high temps, and I wore racing flats again with no need for traction devices. We’ll see how that holds up with the storm moving through. 3:15, though I’m still tired from Sunday and walked some. Very pretty too, and the Xmas tree was a nice touch.
You’re right. The tree made me laugh. We had no problem running through there. No traction necessary and it was a beautiful day!!
If you want the course in .gpx, .tcv, or a .kml let me know and I’ll email it to you.
I’m in.
See you in the morning!!
Start/Finish notes. I did the first few miles from the start to 365 and back today. From start: North on Pitt, East on Gutierrez, N on Morris to bikepath (bikepath W of Morris is icy, avoid), E on bikepath to Juan Tabo. Cross JT (careful, traffic), NE up embankment through blue gate, E through arroyo (stay on S bank of sandy wash, firmer trails), wave to bear statue, check for trolls and proceed under bridge. E through the fence. From here you can either make a sharp right and follow the meandering trail leading SE to Embudito, or keep going straight E and turn off at the small sign for Embudito. Once you hit Embudito parking lot, as far as I know 365 deadends there, so you head W on the paved trailhead road to Glenwood Hills, S on GH all the way to Comanche, where the trail starts again.
At the end of the race, heading S on 365, keep a lookout for a Y intersection with a well-travelled branch heading W. Turn W here and you’ll hit Desert Hills parking lot, proceed through and as above to finish. If on 365, you hit those pavement stones (you know what I mean) you went too far.
I’m planning to start at 7am, leaving my vehicle at Embudito and bicycling to start. Hopefully the gate is open! There are muddy sections on N 365, but it’s sandy mud not sticky clay, so don’t despair.
The gate did say it opened at 7am.
I’ll (wo)man the water stop at Menaul until the last body passes (you get to see me 2 times — oh joy!!).
Then I’ll join the fun as the sweeper.
NOTE: the “Real Men” option on the N portion is actually less muddy than the “Everyone Else” option.
Hey Perky-Im excited about the run tomorrow. I see the start is at your house–do you have ample parking there, or should I plan on parking elsewhere? Just wanted to make sure, and not inconvenience you or your neighborhood. Looking forward to it-see everyone tomorrow.
There is an apartment complex just to the West that will allow for plenty of parking. Looking forward to it!!
Thanks, Roger. Very helpful.
Good luck everyone. I wish I could be there. Thanks Perky for organizing. Jim
I was feeling guilty for not finding a 100% “JIM” course. It was almost too easy. Thanks for ordering up a batch of mud for us. We’ll have a toast in your honor!!!
Miss you! Travel safe!
looking forward to tomorrow… remember it is a not real trail run unless someone gets lost and someone gets muddy… John R
Quick race report: Decided to wear the asics piranhas despite worrying about possible achilles twinges, which didn’t occur. Minimal shoes work well on this course, with the firm sand and few sharp rocks to deal with. The finishing downhill was especially enjoyable in these shoes, and I have reduced itb & hipflexor pains when using them.
Carried nothing from the start, picking up a 2L backpack from the car at Embudito, then swapping it for 2 bottles on the way back, all filled with some leftover perpetuum.
The course marking was exemplary. Maybe twice I took a wrong turn, and immediately turned back when I didn’t see a marker. Perky will spend 16+ hours marking and unmarking for this race, and it was worth it! She and her husband made these fatass runs the enjoyable experiences they are.
If you didn’t do the northern portion of the course, it wasn’t bad, the sandy mud and snow sections just increased the variety, and I didn’t have any issues worth mentioning, besides wet feet
I kept expecting to be passed somewhere North of Pino, but hitting the tram station right at 5hrs, it was only on the way back up that I saw Brian coming down. I knew he was going to catch me, and once 365 leveled out picked up the pace to delay the inevitable. Still felt good on the finishing downhill, which has just the right pitch to keep up a fast pace.
A seat, a cold recovery drink, and a freshly-cooked burger provided by our wonderful hosts later, I left, custom finishing prize in hand, and no injuries. A good day!
Another Great Fat Ass Run ! Thanks to Perky and Joaquin for Hosting and putting on another Great Run! The Burger and Adult Beverage after really hit the spot. This was just Too Much Fun ! What a Great Way to Start 2012 !
Thanks to all who showed up!!! It was a great start to 2012. If you all don’t mind I’d like to run the course today for time while I pull the course markings. I’ll post everyone’s times as soon as I finish this afternoon. Good?
Can Jim create an ultrasignup.com listing for the race, so the results are there?
I hope so. The other results were posted there. The Foothills results are now up. Look under the 2012 tab.
Kelly, could you please look for my youth, fitness and sanity out on the course today? I seem to have lost all three out there yesterday. Thanks!
It was a great time, certainly the best ultra I’ve run in 2012!
Too bad Jim was preoccupied running up 20,000 ft. ASL mountains in some other hemisphere.
FINALLY!!! Uploaded the photos. Sorry, I only got the Southern half…I couldn’t figure out a way to recharge the battery while I was running. DOH!!
http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10150501468746305.367051.535016304&type=1&l=728f7061e0
Jim will put the results up on Ultrasignup after he gets home, reads backed up email, airs out the house, does laundry, digs through the mounds of snail mail, clears out voicemail messages, preps for the upcoming PLACITAS 50K and CEDRO PEAK!!
[...] year, 14 spunky trail running souls enjoyed a day on the Albuquerque, New Mexico trails for the Foothills 50 km FA trail run. Sections of trail were a bit moist but not sticky. Wet feet were a possibility along with sections [...]
Kelley, is there going to be a whimp-out option again this year? I am hoping for ENJ at noon…
There will be the same options as before: half mary-ish, 20-ish miles, marathon-ish, and 50k.
Sounds good! The first annual was a lot of fun, so the 2013 edition is going onto my try-to-save-the-date calendar.
Everything will be the same as last year except I’ll have PINK ribbons/tape out.
You can run the half marathon and still get to the Egg Nog Jog in time.
The grill will be going (with both veg & non-veg). Lawn chairs will be set up.
Hi, I am interested in doing the 50k on 1/1- is it open to anyone? Is there anything I need to do (rsvp, etc?)
Thank you, Erin Churchill
It is free and open to all. No need to rsvp. ll the info is n the site
Hi, Kelley. We’re scheduled to get back to Albuquerque late New Year’s Eve. Assuming our flights really do get us back that night, I’ll be at your place for the Foothills FA 50 New Year’s Day — but I’ll probably just do the marathon portion.
Thanks for putting this on!
Dick
Sign in when you start, sign out when you finish, travel safe.
Kelly, sounds like a great way to train for a 5k.
Heck yeah! Are you going, Kurt? I think I should make some REAL eggnog to share, not the most-likely wussy stuff they’ll have at the Eggnog Jog. Would would drink the hard stuff?
Perky can you open your garage a little before 7am ? I’d like to stash my bike in there and start early, like last year.
Can do! I believe there are others who are also starting at 7. I probably won’t be able to get to the Menaul aid station until after you pass but I’ll be there on your return trip should you need water (or uplifting comments or bandaids).
Did the southern loop today. I could wish for more flags n&s of the U mount, only saw one until nearly at the freeway overlook, but it’s ok otherwise. Also, the docx map file link is gone, and Win8 Wordpad won’t open the doc file.
Thanks for the info. I was worried about folks pulling my marks. I’m running the whole thing on Monday and I’ll remark anything that has been pulled down. I put up signs explaining the marks and when they’d be removed.
Here is the PDF version:
http://newmexicofa50k.files.wordpress.com/2011/12/foothills-50k-fa.pdf
Marked the Northern loop today. I actually put up signs…hope they’ll stay. I had quite a bit of interest and did my best to explain everything.
I’ll be test running the whole 50k tomorrow plus I’ll have extra ribbons.
I tried to limit the marks to just trail intersections (to ease public critique).
Here are some pictures from course marking today. South side was pretty good — almost totally clear. N side was slick and lots of it was still snow-covered and icy. You might think about bringing some sort of traction device.
https://plus.google.com/photos/115252780925308588939/albums/5828307101481302305?authkey=CLyRyNSymPvs1wE
Thank you Kelley and Joaquin for the great run! I can’t think of a better way to kick off the new year.
Thanks for showing up and running!!
Ran the course today and it was PERFECT!!! I’m so sorry everyone else had to run yesterday.