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    M. Chrisp
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    I'll be in Vegas in 6 weeks for a bit. Any running clubs in that city? = I'll need to keep on track
    for my spring marathon. Any info you can = share as to clubs and running routes would be
    appreciated. Thanks in advance. Niagara Boy

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  2. Ed Prochak
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    "M. Chrisp" <mark [email hidden]> wrote in message news:<[email hidden]>...

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    I'll be in Vegas in 6 weeks for a bit. Any running clubs in that city? I'll need to keep on track
    for my spring marathon. Any info you can share as to clubs and running routes would be
    appreciated. Thanks in advance. Niagara Boy

    I will be there in a couple weeks during the MLK weekend. If no suggestion about running clubs, are
    there suggestions on areas good for running. I assume there are usually too many people on The Strip
    to make cruising there any good.

    Ed (guess If no one answers, I'll let you, Niagara Boy, know what I find out.)

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  3. Rick++
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    If you have the time and wheels, try driving to some nearby desert parks. I recommend Red Rocks, the
    Valley of Fire, Lake Powell. I've run on Mt. Anderson too. These parks avoid the urban congestion
    and have great scenery. In the winter you gnerally avoid the stiffling heat.

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    Here is the link for the Las Vegas Track Club. On their site they have = a page for places to run
    with some very good suggestions. They also = have a complete race schedule for the next couple
    months, so you might = check out one of the races. You can run on the Strip but its best done = very
    early in the morning before the crowds wake up, its also not very = scenic, so it would not be my
    first choice. You can always run on the = streets anywhere in town, but some places the traffic can
    be a hazzard. = Don't worry about getting lost, you can see the Stratosphere Tower from = anywhere
    in town, so if the worst happens just head in that direction = and you will find the Strip again. If
    you want a scenic and somewhat = hard run (lots of hills) take a trip out to Red Rock Park - it has
    a 13 = mile loop that will give you a serious workout.

    lvtc.orglvtc.org

    Bruce Las Vegas "M. Chrisp" <[email hidden]> wrote in message =
    "]news:[email hidden]... I'll be in Vegas in 6 weeks for a bit. Any running clubs
    in that city? = I'll need to keep on track for my spring marathon. Any info you can = share as to
    clubs and running routes would be appreciated. Thanks in advance. Niagara Boy

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    <DIV><FONT face=3DArial size=3D2>Here is the link for the Las Vegas = Track=20 Club. On their
    site they have a page for places to run with some = very good=20 suggestions. They also
    have a complete race schedule for the next = couple=20 months, so you might check out one of
    the races. You can run on = the Strip=20 but its best done very early in the morning
    before the crowds wake up, = its also=20 not very scenic, so it would not be my first
    choice. You can = always=20 run on the streets anywhere in town, but some places the
    traffic can be = a=20 hazzard. Don't worry about getting lost, you can see the =
    Stratosphere=20 Tower from anywhere in town, so if the worst happens just head in that =
    direction=20 and you will find the Strip again. If you want a scenic and =
    somewhat=20 hard run (lots of hills) take a trip out to Red Rock Park - it has = a 13=20
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    <><FONT face=3DArial size=3D2></FONT> </DIV>
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    <><FONT face=3DArial size=3D2>Bruce</FONT></DIV>
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    <DIV><FONT face=3DArial>I'll be in Vegas in 6 weeks for a bit. Any = running clubs=20 in that
    city? I'll need to keep on track for my spring marathon. Any = info you=20 can share as to
    clubs and running routes would be = appreciated.</FONT></DIV>
    <><FONT face=3DArial>Thanks in advance.</FONT></DIV>
    <><FONT face=3DArial>Niagara Boy</FONT></DIV><FONT face=3DArial> <DIV align=3Dright><BR>--
    <BR><EM><FONT size=3D2>"I run so I do not = lose the me I=20 was yesterday <BR>and the me I
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  5. Thotful560
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    Vegas just had snow, so be prepared for all possible weather situations. It's not always beautiful
    in the winter! Teresa

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  6. Bruce
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    Thotful560 said:

    Vegas just had snow, so be prepared for all possible weather situations. It's not always beautiful
    in the winter! Teresa

    Its true that we had snow yesterday, but by noon it was mostly gone and the weather was about 45f.
    today its supposed to be 55f, so the weather for the New Years Eve fireworks should be great. this
    is the first snow we have had in several years and it only laster a couple hours. However, if you
    want to ski, Lee Canyon Ski area is only 45 minutes away.

    Bruce Las Vegas

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  7. Topcounsel
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    My folks are in Vegas, and when I'm there I have run on Golf Courses (there must be a million of 'em
    there), but try to go when they're not teeing off! Fore! Be prepared for dry, icy air -- take lip
    balm for sure!

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  8. Bruce
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    Thotful560 said:

    Bruce, When the weather is chilly do they permit wood fires in the fireplaces/woodstoves? I recall
    seeing on the news that Nevada is much tougher than other states with regards to woodsmoke
    pollution. Just wondering...

    One of the pleasures of outdoor exercise in the winter for me is the tangy scent of wood smoke in
    the crisp air. I love it. Teresa

    Teresa, I'm not a fireplace person - had one for five years in my last apartment and never used it -
    but, I know that I smell wood smoke in the neighborhood when I go out for a run, so I assume that
    wood is permitted. My parents had a gas fireplace in their apartment and that seemed like a much
    better choice to me. When I lived in colder climates I discovered that the wood fire choked me. As
    soon as the fireplace was lit I felt like I couldn't breathe anymore - just like being smothered.
    Spent over $300 a month on electric heat that year. I can't tell you how much I hate the cold, so
    Vegas, even with yeaterday's snow, is fine for me. BTW the cold was quite transient - when I rode
    the motorcycle to the gym today, I rode in shorts, not jeans and was not excessively cold.

    Bruce Las Vegas

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  9. M. Chrisp
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    Thanks Bruce for the information. I like the idea of Red rock loop. I'll = check out the local
    running link you supplied I may pick up a race when = I visit there. Happy New Year! Niagara Boy
    =20
    "Winning is not everything, but the effort to win is."=20

    "Bruce" <[email hidden]> wrote in message = news:O_EIb.97263$pY.44986@fed1read04... Here is the
    link for the Las Vegas Track Club. On their site they = have a page for places to run with some very
    good suggestions. They = also have a complete race schedule for the next couple months, so you =
    might check out one of the races. You can run on the Strip but its best = done very early in the
    morning before the crowds wake up, its also not = very scenic, so it would not be my first choice.
    You can always run on = the streets anywhere in town, but some places the traffic can be a =
    hazzard. Don't worry about getting lost, you can see the Stratosphere = Tower from anywhere in town,
    so if the worst happens just head in that = direction and you will find the Strip again. If you want
    a scenic and = somewhat hard run (lots of hills) take a trip out to Red Rock Park - it = has a 13
    mile loop that will give you a serious workout.

    lvtc.orglvtc.org

    Bruce

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    <><FONT face=3DArial size=3D4><STRONG>Thanks Bruce for the = information. I like=20 the idea of
    Red rock loop. I'll check out the local running link you = supplied I=20 may pick up a race
    when I visit there.</STRONG></FONT></DIV>
    <><STRONG><FONT size=3D4> Happy New Year!</FONT></STRONG></DIV>
    <><STRONG><FONT size=3D4> Niagara Boy</FONT></STRONG></DIV>
    <><STRONG><FONT size=3D4> </FONT></STRONG></DIV> <DIV align=3Dright>"Winning is not
    everything, but the effort to win = is." </DIV> <DIV align=3Dright> </DIV>
    <></FONT>"Bruce" <<A = href=3D""][email hidden]">[email hidden]</A>>=20 wrote in
    message <A=20 href=3D"news:O_EIb.97263$pY.44986@fed1read04">news:O_EIb.97263$pY.44986@f=
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    <><FONT face=3DArial size=3D2>Here is the link for the Las Vegas = Track=20 Club. On their
    site they have a page for places to run with some = very=20 good suggestions. They also
    have a complete race schedule for = the next=20 couple months, so you might check out one of the
    races. You can = run on=20 the Strip but its best done very early in the morning before
    the = crowds wake=20 up, its also not very scenic, so it would not be my first=20
    choice. You can always run on the streets anywhere in town, = but=20 some places the
    traffic can be a hazzard. Don't worry about = getting=20 lost, you can see the
    Stratosphere Tower from anywhere in town, = so if the=20 worst happens just head in that
    direction and you will find = the Strip=20 again. If you want a scenic and somewhat
    hard run (lots of = hills) take a=20 trip out to Red Rock Park - it has a 13 mile loop that
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  10. Ed Prochak
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    "Bruce" <[email hidden]> wrote in message news:<O_EIb.97263$pY.44986@fed1read04>...

    Quoted message said:

    Here is the link for the Las Vegas Track Club. On their site they have a page for places to run
    with some very good suggestions. They also have a complete race schedule for the next couple
    months, so you might check out one of the races. You can run on the Strip but its best done very
    early in the morning before the crowds wake up, its also not very scenic, so it would not be my
    first choice. You can always run on the streets anywhere in town, but some places the traffic can
    be a hazzard. Don't worry about getting lost, you can see the Stratosphere Tower from anywhere in
    town, so if the worst happens just head in that direction and you will find the Strip again. If
    you want a scenic and somewhat hard run (lots of hills) take a trip out to Red Rock Park - it has
    a 13 mile loop that will give you a serious workout.

    lvtc.orglvtc.org

    Bruce Las Vegas

    Thanks, Bruce. It looks like there is a 5k race the weekend I'm going to be there. While I'm
    definitely not prepared for racing, it might be a fun run to do. Races are always nice to
    meet folks.

    Thanks.
    Ed

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  11. Beach Runner
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    I make it a realy habit to run the Vegas 5K 4th of July Race. The desert is great to run in, nice
    smooth dirt. There is a vegas running club.

    See

    lvtc.orgrace index.htm

    Bring water. Bob

    Bruce said:
    Thotful560 said:

    Bruce, When the weather is chilly do they permit wood fires in the fireplaces/woodstoves? I recall
    seeing on the news that Nevada is much tougher than other states with regards to woodsmoke
    pollution. Just wondering...

    One of the pleasures of outdoor exercise in the winter for me is the tangy scent of wood smoke in
    the crisp air. I love it. Teresa

    Teresa, I'm not a fireplace person - had one for five years in my last apartment and never used it
    - but, I know that I smell wood smoke in the neighborhood when I go out for a run, so I assume that
    wood is permitted. My parents had a gas fireplace in their apartment and that seemed like a much
    better choice to me. When I lived in colder climates I discovered that the wood fire choked me. As
    soon as the fireplace was lit I felt like I couldn't breathe anymore - just like being smothered.
    Spent over $300 a month on electric heat that year. I can't tell you how much I hate the cold, so
    Vegas, even with yeaterday's snow, is fine for me. BTW the cold was quite transient - when I rode
    the motorcycle to the gym today, I rode in shorts, not jeans and was not excessively cold.

    Bruce Las Vegas

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  12. Bruce
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    The 4th of july (2002) 5k was the last race I ran. My hip hurt so bad that I turned in a Personal
    Worst and had to stop training for a while. Then My doc said I had to ge tthe blood paresure under
    control so I stopped everything for a while. I have finally given up the slothful life and started
    training again. perhaps by the 4th of july I will be racing again. I have to turn in a better time
    than last time.

    Bruce Las Vegas

    Beach Runner said:

    I make it a realy habit to run the Vegas 5K 4th of July Race. The desert is great to run in, nice
    smooth dirt. There is a vegas running club.

    See

    lvtc.orgrace index.htm

    Bring water. Bob

    Bruce said:
    Thotful560 said:

    Bruce, When the weather is chilly do they permit wood fires in the fireplaces/woodstoves? I
    recall seeing on the news that Nevada is much tougher than other states with regards to
    woodsmoke pollution. Just wondering...

    One of the pleasures of outdoor exercise in the winter for me is


    the

    Quoted message said:
    Quoted message said:
    Quoted message said:

    tangy scent of wood smoke in the crisp air. I love it. Teresa

    Teresa, I'm not a fireplace person - had one for five years in my last apartment and never used
    it - but, I know that I smell wood smoke


    in

    Quoted message said:
    Quoted message said:

    the neighborhood when I go out for a run, so I assume that wood is permitted. My parents had a
    gas fireplace in their apartment and that seemed like a much better choice to me. When I lived in


    colder

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    Quoted message said:

    climates I discovered that the wood fire choked me. As soon as the fireplace was lit I felt like
    I couldn't breathe anymore - just


    like

    Quoted message said:
    Quoted message said:

    being smothered. Spent over $300 a month on electric heat that


    year.

    Quoted message said:
    Quoted message said:

    I can't tell you how much I hate the cold, so Vegas, even with yeaterday's snow, is fine for me.
    BTW the cold was quite


    transient -

    Quoted message said:
    Quoted message said:

    when I rode the motorcycle to the gym today, I rode in shorts, not jeans and was not
    excessively cold.

    Bruce Las Vegas

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  13. Ed Prochak
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    [email hidden] (Ed prochak) wrote in message news:<[email hidden]>...

    Quoted message said:

    "Bruce" <[email hidden]> wrote in message news:<O_EIb.97263$pY.44986@fed1read04>...

    Quoted message said:

    Here is the link for the Las Vegas Track Club. On their site they have a page for places to run
    with some very good suggestions. They also have a complete race schedule for the next couple
    months, so you might check out one of the races. You can run on the Strip but its best done very
    early in the morning before the crowds wake up, its also not very scenic, so it would not be my
    first choice. You can always run on the streets anywhere in town, but some places the traffic
    can be a hazzard. Don't worry about getting lost, you can see the Stratosphere Tower from
    anywhere in town, so if the worst happens just head in that direction and you will find the
    Strip again. If you want a scenic and somewhat hard run (lots of hills) take a trip out to Red
    Rock Park - it has a 13 mile loop that will give you a serious workout.

    lvtc.orglvtc.org

    Bruce Las Vegas

    Thanks, Bruce. It looks like there is a 5k race the weekend I'm going to be there. While I'm
    definitely not prepared for racing, it might be a fun run to do. Races are always nice to
    meet folks.

    Thanks.
    Ed

    Hey Bruce, any chance you might be running the Dream 5k this weekend? I'm signed up. Drop me an
    email if anyone else is running this race.

    Ed

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  14. Bruce
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    Ed prochak said:

    [email hidden] (Ed prochak) wrote in message
    news:<[email hidden]>...

    Quoted message said:

    "Bruce" <[email hidden]> wrote in message news:<O_EIb.97263$pY.44986@fed1read04>...

    Quoted message said:

    Here is the link for the Las Vegas Track Club. On their site they have a page for places to run
    with some very good suggestions. They also have a complete race schedule for the next couple


    months,

    Quoted message said:
    Quoted message said:
    Quoted message said:

    so you might check out one of the races. You can run on the Strip but its best done very early
    in the morning before the crowds wake up, its also not very scenic, so it would not be my first
    choice. You can always run on the streets anywhere in town, but some


    places

    Quoted message said:
    Quoted message said:
    Quoted message said:

    the traffic can be a hazzard. Don't worry about getting lost, you can see the Stratosphere Tower
    from anywhere in town, so if the worst happens just head in that direction and you will find the
    Strip again. If you want a scenic and somewhat hard run (lots of hills) take a trip out to Red
    Rock Park - it has a 13 mile loop that will give you a serious workout.

    lvtc.orglvtc.org

    Bruce Las Vegas

    Thanks, Bruce. It looks like there is a 5k race the weekend I'm


    going

    Quoted message said:
    Quoted message said:

    to be there. While I'm definitely not prepared for racing, it might be a fun run to do. Races are
    always nice to meet folks.

    Thanks.
    Ed

    Hey Bruce, any chance you might be running the Dream 5k this


    weekend?

    Quoted message said:

    I'm signed up. Drop me an email if anyone else is running this race.

    Ed

    Ed - No, not this week - other obligations (life gets in the way). besides, my training has been so
    spotty in the recent past that I don't believe I could finish a 5k right now. After my last Marathon
    (Washington DC, March 2002) I went through about 18 months of no training and a lot of eating, so I
    ended up in terrible shape - unable to climb even one flight of staris without a rest and up to
    about 280 lbs - so in the fall I started walking and in december some run/walk. along with dieting -
    now I'm at about 240 and sble to run/walk at about a 12 min/mile pace. I'm looking at the local race
    schedule and should be racing (very slowly) sometime in February.

    FWIW the course that race is on is where I set my 5k pr. Its nothing more than an around the block
    course on city streets, but it ends with a downhill grade (not steep, but steady) that lasts for
    almost 3/4 mile. If you have anything left at that point, just gut it out and finish fast. If the
    past is a good indicator, this should be a smallish race - not more than a couple hundred runners
    and pretty low key. Good Luck.

    Bruce Las Vegas

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