tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8943826793346495199.post5305757860381256578..comments2023-09-28T05:48:12.366-08:00Comments on Jogging Jeano: Eugene: This Is Why Word Limits ExistJeanohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09093299012409826185noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8943826793346495199.post-53929610412506762982014-03-20T05:20:44.320-08:002014-03-20T05:20:44.320-08:00Really i value the attempt you made to carve up th...Really i value the attempt you made to carve up the knowledge.The matter here i found was truly effective to the focus which i was researching for a extensive time. see details here visit <a href="http://mediacoms.co.uk/" rel="nofollow">Aerial installation E4</a>Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01159911619540617757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8943826793346495199.post-65279825177007609462013-09-29T22:17:58.218-08:002013-09-29T22:17:58.218-08:00So the thing about Alaska is that tree line is REA...So the thing about Alaska is that tree line is REALLY low. Like, 1,200 feet. So the place I was running in those pictures starts right below that and doesn't take long to get above it. There are some trees near the beginning, but it's a popular trail so I didn't have to worry about being by myself in that area. I promise I'm safe about it! There are plenty of wooded areas near Anchorage, but I would never run those alone. I will admit that I rarely tell my mom about my escapades because I know they'd scare her half to death!<br /><br />That's an interesting article, particularly the part about bear spray! I'll definitely keep that in mind the next time I make it up to Alaska.Jeanohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09093299012409826185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8943826793346495199.post-45958806382732602822013-09-29T21:05:03.961-08:002013-09-29T21:05:03.961-08:00http://www.backpacker.com/february-march-2013the-t...http://www.backpacker.com/february-march-2013the-truth-about-bears-the-skills/survival/17302<br /><br />No I'll stop acting like a momma bear :) I won't ever hike or run in the mountains without a spray anymore. And now I carry the stuff when I run here in Illinois to deter any creepers on the trail. Take That you creeper! Illinoismomrunshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00191825783785707414noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8943826793346495199.post-352709273556752013-09-29T19:58:13.687-08:002013-09-29T19:58:13.687-08:00Hmmmmmm - But you had to run a bit to get above t...Hmmmmmm - But you had to run a bit to get above tree line, right? I guess that means no early morning runs when you would be likely to surprise momma bear feeding on the trail like we did in Whistler. And I suppose it is helpful to run with a dog - something else besides the pitter patter of your pace gloves making a bit of noise. I love trail running, our savanna trails have no bears - just lots of deer and coyotes! For your consideration: http://www.bearsmart.com/becoming-bear-smart/home/bear-deterrents/bear-spray<br />Illinoismomrunshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00191825783785707414noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8943826793346495199.post-80652121288974250882013-09-28T23:56:05.730-08:002013-09-28T23:56:05.730-08:00I did do all of these by myself. Bears really aren...I did do all of these by myself. Bears really aren't a concern in Eugene (as far as I know, there aren't any bears here), but in Alaska they are a concern. There, I only go places where I'm above tree line so I can see everything within a mile or so. If there were a bear, I would have plenty of time to avoid it. I don't carry pepper spray because I've heard differing views on it. Some people say that pepper spray actually aggravates the bear and makes it swat at you, whereas others say it does little at best. As long as you're smart about avoiding bears in the first place (namely, being above tree line where you're less likely to encounter them), you don't really have to worry about them.Jeanohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09093299012409826185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8943826793346495199.post-77223983922128299852013-09-28T17:57:21.285-08:002013-09-28T17:57:21.285-08:00Did you do all these trail runs and hikes on your ...Did you do all these trail runs and hikes on your own? Did you often encounter bears? This past summer we went trail running in Whistler ( Hansons plan throughout vacation - people called us crazy) and encountered bears there. It was unnerving to say the least. Did you carry pepper spray>Illinoismomrunshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00191825783785707414noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8943826793346495199.post-18809657311564864352013-09-08T20:59:27.958-08:002013-09-08T20:59:27.958-08:00Well, it's incredibly cruel of them, BUT I kin...Well, it's incredibly cruel of them, BUT I kind of love getting to see her, at least. I suppose "asshole" was a bit unfair.<br /><br />You're right, captions would be useful, if I could remember where I took them! I can say that all but the last two were taken in Canada. Alaska was gross the day we left (and we finished that night in Canada), and we blasted straight through Washington in a matter of hours so I didn't get any pictures of it (whoops? There wasn't much to see, really).Jeanohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09093299012409826185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8943826793346495199.post-51945820991428112572013-09-08T20:57:20.113-08:002013-09-08T20:57:20.113-08:00Yes! When in doubt, post more photos! That's m...Yes! When in doubt, post more photos! That's my motto.<br /><br />I am sort of aware of what poison oak looks like, but it totally slipped my mind while hiking. I think it turns red this time of year so HOPEFULLY it won't be too hard to spot. And yes, my clothes got washed. The second I told my landlord (owner of the place I'm staying who lives there with me?) that I wandered off trail she ordered me to wash my clothes.Jeanohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09093299012409826185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8943826793346495199.post-74386917230231666532013-09-08T20:55:38.789-08:002013-09-08T20:55:38.789-08:00Ahaha, your links are ALWAYS so awesome. I don'...Ahaha, your links are ALWAYS so awesome. I don't know how you do it (well, I guess I do-Reddit?).<br /><br />Fortunately, I seem to have dodged the poison oak bullet. If I hadn't, you better believe I would have been complaining about it all over the blog.Jeanohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09093299012409826185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8943826793346495199.post-15875619640202652092013-09-08T20:52:52.279-08:002013-09-08T20:52:52.279-08:00No, I imagine that I COULD well manage owning a do...No, I imagine that I COULD well manage owning a dog, but I think I'd have to leave it at home alone a lot, which would make me feel incredibly guilty. I'd also like to be really involved (ie. around it constantly) during the first year of its life, so I think it would make me miss out on other stuff I should be doing while "establishing" myself here. Plus, there's the financial aspect (no funding until year 2). I'm pretty sure year 2 will be the year of the dog, though, if all goes as planned!<br /><br /><br />That's awesome that you're right next to trails! As far as I can tell, I have to drive to trails, but at least they're runnable trails and NOT full of terrifying bears.Jeanohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09093299012409826185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8943826793346495199.post-77327757816402080052013-09-08T20:49:16.204-08:002013-09-08T20:49:16.204-08:00The bear sightings WERE awesome, except for the fa...The bear sightings WERE awesome, except for the fact that we ended up camping only 10 miles or so past that stretch of road! Fortunately, it was the busiest campground ever so I don't think we were ever in danger.<br /><br />I actually ran on Pre's trail yesterday! I didn't get why people talk about it so much, but then I saw the cedar-chips-whatever-it's-made-out-of and was pretty impressed. I do wish that entire trail system went farther, though; I see a lot of potential for quick burnout.Jeanohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09093299012409826185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8943826793346495199.post-25902604133924638562013-09-07T12:15:14.443-08:002013-09-07T12:15:14.443-08:00Glad you made it to Oregon! Your picture from Spen...Glad you made it to Oregon! Your picture from Spencer Butte is not what I would picture for Eugene. But your pictures from that trail on the way up to it are. Tell the "assholes" (your word, not mine) to stop texting you pictures of Baily and making you sad. That's mean. Pretty awesome run up Powerline Pass! <br /><br />All of your pictures from your epic drive are sweet! You should include captions, because I have never been to the PNW area and I have no idea how to tell Alaska from Canada from Washington from Oregon. Hope you're getting settled in to your new city! Meaganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02484494180842875733noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8943826793346495199.post-34891221748681390772013-09-05T16:19:52.940-08:002013-09-05T16:19:52.940-08:00Gah! So many comments to make. I must resort to ...Gah! So many comments to make. I must resort to lists.<br /><br />1. Amy is right. Pictures rock. I should post more of them.<br />2. Word limits? BAH! Some of us just posted HALF a race report that was approximately 3,000 words. Ooops?<br />3. Awesome farewell-to-AK climb! :)<br />4. Glad you're finding plenty to be excited about in your new home!<br />5. Don't let poison oak stop you, but...ummm...DO Google it so you at least know what to try to avoid?? And don't re-wear the clothes you wore on that run/hike without washing them first. Just a friendly thought. I know how things like laundry can fall by the wayside when you're traveling/moving.<br />6. CONGRATULATIONS on your new place/space/city!! Enjoy the settling-in!Holly @ Run With Hollyhttp://www.runwithholly.com/blognoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8943826793346495199.post-2622275747889820142013-09-05T06:11:09.802-08:002013-09-05T06:11:09.802-08:00I want to go higher!
http://youtu.be/uRAp00SxP30?t...I want to go higher!<br />http://youtu.be/uRAp00SxP30?t=23s<br /><br />I hope you don't have to have a weekly- running rash - post!<br /><br />I haven't done a trail run, so I can't really say.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15169678747506683909noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8943826793346495199.post-72087450804555538632013-09-05T06:03:49.181-08:002013-09-05T06:03:49.181-08:00Yayyyyyy!!! So many beautiful pictures!!!
I to...Yayyyyyy!!! So many beautiful pictures!!! <br /><br />I totally get the whole "high point" thing. There are few hills with views here near DC (other than like, my apartment...), so I get some serious lack of that. Now that I'm getting back into higher mileage again (hitting double digits this weekend, fingers crossed), I'm going to venture out further to bag some views. <br /><br />Sad about Bailey =( I think you just need to get yourself a dog (because PhD programs don't keep you THAT busy, right? No..?). <br /><br />Trails ALL THE WAY. I'm unashamed to say that 90% of the reason Zach and I moved to our new apartment was because it was close to a slew of trails (I ran 3 miles of them on my 5 mile run to work this morning!). Loganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10065119896783396290noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8943826793346495199.post-91912871133799394452013-09-04T19:57:35.929-08:002013-09-04T19:57:35.929-08:00AHHHHH!!!! So many amazing things! So much to co...AHHHHH!!!! So many amazing things! So much to comment on. Where do I start? One) The bear sightings sound awesome. Two) Glad your dad got to join you on the trip. Three) I guess you can say I like high points. Four) I want to go back to Eugene and explore more than the lowly Pre's Trail. Have you been there yet? Five) As much as I love trails, I love road running in a different way. They are equal to me. Six) Sorry your asshole parents are making you miss the stupid dog. (Best part of the post).Amy Zhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03377968154311447911noreply@blogger.com