What a Fantastic Weekend!

by CLR Insider on August 3, 2009

Despite the blazing heat, the intense thunderstorm, and the regular trials and tribulations of a challenging relay race, the Cascade Lakes Relay was a smashing success in its second year.  Teams battled the elements, supported each other and celebrated a tough and well deserved finish.  While we are all winners for having the courage and the strength to endure the race, there are a few teams that were just a little faster than most.  Here is the quick recap of results:

Full overall results
Full results by division

Overall winner:  Team Rebound/Footzone in a time of 24:05:08 (6:40 pace)

Mixed Open: Central Point Runners: 28:28:28 (7:53 pace)
Men’s Open: Electric Dream Machine: 26:50:28 (7:26 pace)
Women’s Open: Victorious Secret: 31:53:46 (8:50 pace)
Ultra:  7Dogs: 30:30:05 (8:26 pace)

Overall walking winner: Rumpled Old Men: 26:44:58 (12:10 pace)

Overall high school challenge winner:  Summit One: 15:45:35 (7:10 pace)

hos

Costume leg #29
Check out the Facebook album to see all the costumes!

Women’s: Luanne Freer, Westward Ho’s – (Dressed up like a ‘Ho’)
Men’s: Nate Maughan, Can’t We All Just Run Along? (Beaverton, OR) – (Dressed up like a Honey Bucket)

Time trial – leg #32 –
King: RunOregon’s Eric Barten in 29:40
Queen: Rebound/Footzone’s Jen Sventech in 34:10
Walk: WeBe Walkabout Masters’ Jean Stronach in 51:31

Best Decorated Van:
Le Mullets

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Team Spirit Award:
More Cowbell

Volunteer Exchange Point Spirit:
Electric Dream Machine’s #15

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Wildfire Information

by CLR Insider on July 29, 2009

The Desert Ridge fire and the Williams fire near Glide Oregon are not currently posing a problem to the race.

However, HWY 138 is currently closed between mile post 29 and 36. Teams should plan accordingly and arrive at Diamond Lake Resort via Hwy 230 (Medford) or Hwy 58 (Eugene). Please consider alternate driving routes to Diamond Lake in case the road is still closed on Thursday and Friday. We will continue to monitor these fires. For More Information Click HERE.

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Relay Clipboard Software Now Available for CLR

July 25, 2009

Great news, CLR runners.  Jeff Boly, a 24 year veteran of a rather large Oregon relay, has created a fantastic clipboard timing software for the Cascade Lakes Relay.  Forget the stopwatch.  Throw away the pencil.  Your life just got a whole lot easier.
For those who may not be familiar with relay timing software, let me [...]

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In Case of Lightning

July 25, 2009

For those of you have been following the weather over Central Oregon (as I have), you might have noticed that the forecast is now calling for a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms.  While this forecast has a good chance of changing as the race draws closer, it is worth noting.  You may want to [...]

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KML Files for Course

July 23, 2009

Thanks to Mitch for creating these great KML files for van #1 and van #2 to help out with navigation: http://clr.metolius.info/index.html

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Quick Gear Tips

July 22, 2009

Here are a few quick items to consider bringing as you build your packing list for the relay next weekend:
Trail Shoes
Most of the time, you wouldn’t think of bringing trail shoes to a race, but some of the legs on the CLR might be worth having them for.  Specifically:
Leg #1 – This is on the [...]

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Running in the Heat

July 21, 2009

If the current pattern of weather holds up for Central Oregon, we will be looking at some warm temperatures for much of the race.  While the evenings can be cool (they average in the lower 40’s, so be sure to bring the appropriate clothing), the heat is what we need to be sure we are [...]

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Hot Tub Rentals for Compassion First: Don’t Forget Your Suits and Towels!

July 20, 2009

How nice does a hot tub sound right at the finish of the race?  You have the opportunity to rent one this year thanks to the kind folks at Oregon Hot Springs Spa.  They are donating the use of two spas for the post race finish line; all rental proceeds will benefit Compassion First, one [...]

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CLR Timing Worksheet

July 20, 2009

Kelly Johnson, who blogs for Oregonlive on the Run Oregon blog, has once again put together a super helpful post for the CLR teams.  This one is about creating a timing worksheet.  She includes a link to an .xls file that will allow you to easily assign legs and determine timing.  Check it out!  Her [...]

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Teams by Division

July 20, 2009

Curious about who you’re up against this year?  Want to see all the teams in your division, as well as their start times?  Here you go:
Mens Open
Where’s The Beach – 5:45 am
Freedom Runners – 5:45 am
Bend or Bust – 5:45 am
Too Stupid to Stop – 5:45 am
Team SHAKE N BAKE – 6:15 am
Press On – [...]

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