Taper Madness

[T. Musacchio]

I have to spend some time near Seattle - on Orcas Island - next month, and I'm wondering about the running options. I think there's a good chance I'll be trapped on the island with no car. I think my schedule calls for a 10m. Does anyone know anything about running up there?
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-Tracy

[Doctor F]

Poor kid. To be stranded in the San Juan Islands in July. My heart bleeds for you. It's been many years and I wasn't much of a runner then, but I seem to recall there were roads on the island.
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[kent]

Send a PM to Starrla. She lives up there and runs lots of trail races around Seattle.
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[Judy Denver]

Or try Dawnie or Karen K - they are both locals.
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[1L]

Or Betsy - she runs so many races around there - she must know.
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[EatDrinkRunWoman]

If you were going to be in Seattle, I could definitely hook you up with all sorts of options. But I haven't been on Orcas Island in years. Try Googling "Orcas Island running" and see what you get!
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[EatDrinkRunWoman]

Here you go:

http://nwrunningandracing.wordpress.com/2008/10/08/orcas-island-moran-state-park/


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- Betsy, Maniac #1077

[Judy Denver]

[Dawnie]

I haven't been out to Orcas yet, but I'm sure you'll be able to find somewhere to run. I've heard it's beautiful out there!
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[Ric H.]

I'm local and I cycle from the ferry terminal to the top of Mt Constitution most years. You're going to love it I think Tracy, there is a rain shadow on those islands and they are usually dry. Plenty of roads and hills on all of the San Juan Islands and Orcas (my favorite of them) has plenty of both. And the largest community Soundsound is kind of touristy with out being overly so. And plenty of businesses to serve your needs. And GORGIOUS views in every direction. Oh and you can rent a bike (motorised or not), kayak into some of the most interesting areas, dive, etc.
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[T. Musacchio]

Awesome, everyone, thank you so much! Sounds like I should be fine on the island, then. If anyone feels up to a trip out to the island for a slow 10, you're more than welcome!
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-Tracy

[Ric H.]

Don't worry Tracy, no one gets voted off these islands!
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And who at best knows in the end the triumph of high achievement, and who at the worst, if he fails, at least fails while daring greatly, so that his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who neither know victory or defeat. Theodore Roosevelt

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A double is an ultramarathon with nap time in the middle - Clare King MM # 338 AKA trail queen