Bair Gutsman

Here is some information on my upcoming race for Motortales.

Hello everyone!
We are a less than a week away from the big race! We hope that your training and preparation has gone well and that you are all excited about putting it all on the line.
This year we have a wide variety of racers from very young to not so young and from a bunch of first timers to some vetran Bair Gutsman racers. This year we even have the "Running Divas" group from Ogden participating which will more than likely spice things up a bit!
Just a few reminders....There is no water or aid station for the first 6 miles. These are not easy miles so plan accordingly. After reaching the top there is one aid station and then no further support until the finish line (another 5 miles). Also, the finish line is not the same place as the starting line. The race ends about 6 miles up Farmington Canyon and there is no transportation provided so please make appropriate plans.
We will be marking the trail the night before the race and hope that the signs are not tampered with for race day. Don't always trust the person in front of you....they are probably lost too. A general rul of thumb is that if you're not climbing strainght up the mountain with a maxed out heart rate, sweating, bleeding and on the verge of tears....you're probably on the wrong trail.
Check in begins at 5AM and the race will begin at 6AM sharp!
We look forward to seeing you all bright and early saturday morning!
Good Luck!

"You can observe a lot just by watching" - Yogi Berra

The Running Divas thing has me a little worried. I'm just hoping they aren't a bunch of men in drag.

Keeping Dry

Golden Shellback Waterproof Coating from gCaptain.com on Vimeo.

We had a keyboard meet it's untimely death from a glass of water knocked over in a pillow fight recently. Wow, that sounds like it needs more explaination.

They should just make them this way to begin with! Maybe they will eventually.

Early Bird Special

Hey Guys

If we all started riding the 5:30 bus, maybe we'd actually be able to find a seat and re-establish the Back Four seating postitions. How can we maintain a back four montra without a back four?

So next week, set your alarms and be on the 5:30.

Kerli - Walking on Air

This is what I am listening to lately. Its a nice little song about being positive.

Hybrid Games

Chess Boxing, can you believe it exists? They alternate rounds of boxing and chess.

What games would you combine?

Hot Dog 2008 Champ In Overtime

Just finished watching this years hot dog eating championship on the day we celebrate our independence from tyranny and the right to pursue our personal freedoms. The contestants sought to pursue their right to gluttony, acid reflex and intestinal discomfort. Weighing in at 128 pounds dressed in a tshirt, flip flops and basketball shorts Takeru Kobayashi stopped to pose for some photos. In this grueling rematch defending champ Joey Chestnut's quest to fend off Kobayashi (who had won the event every year from 2001 to 2006) was taken into overtime . Apparently, this years regulation time was changed to coincide with the original format from when the event first began. Last year's event was 12 minutes to down as many hot dogs. The contestants this year only have 10 minutes. After regulation Chesnut and Kobayashi were tied at 59. Judges decided in a photo finish to have a 5 dog eat off. When the frankfurters were gone (as well as everyone else's appetite) Joey Chestnut retained the coveted "mustard belt". Wonder how they train for something as such (binge/purge?). Regardless, that is seriously major league eating. Think I'll go grab a hot dog (just kiddin).

You Four ia

As many may have heard, Utah State employees are going to a Monday to Thursday schedule, Four Tens. This will have many consequences, the most tragic of which will be the end of you four ia on the 453 inbound.

The world will never be the same