Timberline Marathon, Mt Hood OR, September 15, 2007
Susan and I stayed at Timberline Lodge the night before the marathon. In the morning we walked about a bit after sunrise then returned to the lodge to eat breakfast and get ready for the race. The race began at 8:30. I ran slowly at first, stopping to take pictures, then picked up the pace and reached Barlow Pass, 5.5 miles, in 47 minutes. Ran the rest of the course, up and down mostly through old-growth forest on the Pacific Crest trail, at about 10 min/mile, managed to finish 4th in the 50-54 age group in 4:21 something. Soaked my legs in the headwaters of the North Fork of the Clackamas river for 15 minutes then shivered in the sun for an hour, unaware that Susan was parked along the road just above the finish line, waiting for me. We had a nice visit with Jeff, Sara and Uncle Bill in Portland on the way home.
Inside the central room in the lodge
Timberline Marathon, Mt Hood OR, September 15, 2007
Susan and I stayed at Timberline Lodge the night before the marathon. In the morning we walked about a bit after sunrise then returned to the lodge to eat breakfast and get ready for the race. The race began at 8:30. I ran slowly at first, stopping to take pictures, then picked up the pace and reached Barlow Pass, 5.5 miles, in 47 minutes. Ran the rest of the course, up and down mostly through old-growth forest on the Pacific Crest trail, at about 10 min/mile, managed to finish 4th in the 50-54 age group in 4:21 something. Soaked my legs in the headwaters of the North Fork of the Clackamas river for 15 minutes then shivered in the sun for an hour, unaware that Susan was parked along the road just above the finish line, waiting for me. We had a nice visit with Jeff, Sara and Uncle Bill in Portland on the way home.
Around the fireplace in the central room
Timberline Marathon, Mt Hood OR, September 15, 2007
Susan and I stayed at Timberline Lodge the night before the marathon. In the morning we walked about a bit after sunrise then returned to the lodge to eat breakfast and get ready for the race. The race began at 8:30. I ran slowly at first, stopping to take pictures, then picked up the pace and reached Barlow Pass, 5.5 miles, in 47 minutes. Ran the rest of the course, up and down mostly through old-growth forest on the Pacific Crest trail, at about 10 min/mile, managed to finish 4th in the 50-54 age group in 4:21 something. Soaked my legs in the headwaters of the North Fork of the Clackamas river for 15 minutes then shivered in the sun for an hour, unaware that Susan was parked along the road just above the finish line, waiting for me. We had a nice visit with Jeff, Sara and Uncle Bill in Portland on the way home.
Timberline lodge at sunrise, at 6000' on the south slope of Mt Hood
Timberline Marathon, Mt Hood OR, September 15, 2007
Susan and I stayed at Timberline Lodge the night before the marathon. In the morning we walked about a bit after sunrise then returned to the lodge to eat breakfast and get ready for the race. The race began at 8:30. I ran slowly at first, stopping to take pictures, then picked up the pace and reached Barlow Pass, 5.5 miles, in 47 minutes. Ran the rest of the course, up and down mostly through old-growth forest on the Pacific Crest trail, at about 10 min/mile, managed to finish 4th in the 50-54 age group in 4:21 something. Soaked my legs in the headwaters of the North Fork of the Clackamas river for 15 minutes then shivered in the sun for an hour, unaware that Susan was parked along the road just above the finish line, waiting for me. We had a nice visit with Jeff, Sara and Uncle Bill in Portland on the way home.
Mt Hood from trails near the lodge
Timberline Marathon, Mt Hood OR, September 15, 2007
Susan and I stayed at Timberline Lodge the night before the marathon. In the morning we walked about a bit after sunrise then returned to the lodge to eat breakfast and get ready for the race. The race began at 8:30. I ran slowly at first, stopping to take pictures, then picked up the pace and reached Barlow Pass, 5.5 miles, in 47 minutes. Ran the rest of the course, up and down mostly through old-growth forest on the Pacific Crest trail, at about 10 min/mile, managed to finish 4th in the 50-54 age group in 4:21 something. Soaked my legs in the headwaters of the North Fork of the Clackamas river for 15 minutes then shivered in the sun for an hour, unaware that Susan was parked along the road just above the finish line, waiting for me. We had a nice visit with Jeff, Sara and Uncle Bill in Portland on the way home.
Mountain Hemlock and meadows on a ridge crest near the lodge
Timberline Marathon, Mt Hood OR, September 15, 2007
Susan and I stayed at Timberline Lodge the night before the marathon. In the morning we walked about a bit after sunrise then returned to the lodge to eat breakfast and get ready for the race. The race began at 8:30. I ran slowly at first, stopping to take pictures, then picked up the pace and reached Barlow Pass, 5.5 miles, in 47 minutes. Ran the rest of the course, up and down mostly through old-growth forest on the Pacific Crest trail, at about 10 min/mile, managed to finish 4th in the 50-54 age group in 4:21 something. Soaked my legs in the headwaters of the North Fork of the Clackamas river for 15 minutes then shivered in the sun for an hour, unaware that Susan was parked along the road just above the finish line, waiting for me. We had a nice visit with Jeff, Sara and Uncle Bill in Portland on the way home.
View up a stream gully towards the mountain. Gullies are relatively barren compared to the ridgetops.
Timberline Marathon, Mt Hood OR, September 15, 2007
Susan and I stayed at Timberline Lodge the night before the marathon. In the morning we walked about a bit after sunrise then returned to the lodge to eat breakfast and get ready for the race. The race began at 8:30. I ran slowly at first, stopping to take pictures, then picked up the pace and reached Barlow Pass, 5.5 miles, in 47 minutes. Ran the rest of the course, up and down mostly through old-growth forest on the Pacific Crest trail, at about 10 min/mile, managed to finish 4th in the 50-54 age group in 4:21 something. Soaked my legs in the headwaters of the North Fork of the Clackamas river for 15 minutes then shivered in the sun for an hour, unaware that Susan was parked along the road just above the finish line, waiting for me. We had a nice visit with Jeff, Sara and Uncle Bill in Portland on the way home.
View southeast. The undercast dissipates just east of the crest.
Timberline Marathon, Mt Hood OR, September 15, 2007
Susan and I stayed at Timberline Lodge the night before the marathon. In the morning we walked about a bit after sunrise then returned to the lodge to eat breakfast and get ready for the race. The race began at 8:30. I ran slowly at first, stopping to take pictures, then picked up the pace and reached Barlow Pass, 5.5 miles, in 47 minutes. Ran the rest of the course, up and down mostly through old-growth forest on the Pacific Crest trail, at about 10 min/mile, managed to finish 4th in the 50-54 age group in 4:21 something. Soaked my legs in the headwaters of the North Fork of the Clackamas river for 15 minutes then shivered in the sun for an hour, unaware that Susan was parked along the road just above the finish line, waiting for me. We had a nice visit with Jeff, Sara and Uncle Bill in Portland on the way home.
View down the gully and south along the crest - the marathon route.
Timberline Marathon, Mt Hood OR, September 15, 2007
Susan and I stayed at Timberline Lodge the night before the marathon. In the morning we walked about a bit after sunrise then returned to the lodge to eat breakfast and get ready for the race. The race began at 8:30. I ran slowly at first, stopping to take pictures, then picked up the pace and reached Barlow Pass, 5.5 miles, in 47 minutes. Ran the rest of the course, up and down mostly through old-growth forest on the Pacific Crest trail, at about 10 min/mile, managed to finish 4th in the 50-54 age group in 4:21 something. Soaked my legs in the headwaters of the North Fork of the Clackamas river for 15 minutes then shivered in the sun for an hour, unaware that Susan was parked along the road just above the finish line, waiting for me. We had a nice visit with Jeff, Sara and Uncle Bill in Portland on the way home.
Late-blooming alpine lupine
Timberline Marathon, Mt Hood OR, September 15, 2007
Susan and I stayed at Timberline Lodge the night before the marathon. In the morning we walked about a bit after sunrise then returned to the lodge to eat breakfast and get ready for the race. The race began at 8:30. I ran slowly at first, stopping to take pictures, then picked up the pace and reached Barlow Pass, 5.5 miles, in 47 minutes. Ran the rest of the course, up and down mostly through old-growth forest on the Pacific Crest trail, at about 10 min/mile, managed to finish 4th in the 50-54 age group in 4:21 something. Soaked my legs in the headwaters of the North Fork of the Clackamas river for 15 minutes then shivered in the sun for an hour, unaware that Susan was parked along the road just above the finish line, waiting for me. We had a nice visit with Jeff, Sara and Uncle Bill in Portland on the way home.
The lupine leaves remind me of silvery green spiders.
Timberline Marathon, Mt Hood OR, September 15, 2007
Susan and I stayed at Timberline Lodge the night before the marathon. In the morning we walked about a bit after sunrise then returned to the lodge to eat breakfast and get ready for the race. The race began at 8:30. I ran slowly at first, stopping to take pictures, then picked up the pace and reached Barlow Pass, 5.5 miles, in 47 minutes. Ran the rest of the course, up and down mostly through old-growth forest on the Pacific Crest trail, at about 10 min/mile, managed to finish 4th in the 50-54 age group in 4:21 something. Soaked my legs in the headwaters of the North Fork of the Clackamas river for 15 minutes then shivered in the sun for an hour, unaware that Susan was parked along the road just above the finish line, waiting for me. We had a nice visit with Jeff, Sara and Uncle Bill in Portland on the way home.
Undercast and overcast. Forecast is for a chance of showers and thunderstorms.
Timberline Marathon, Mt Hood OR, September 15, 2007
Susan and I stayed at Timberline Lodge the night before the marathon. In the morning we walked about a bit after sunrise then returned to the lodge to eat breakfast and get ready for the race. The race began at 8:30. I ran slowly at first, stopping to take pictures, then picked up the pace and reached Barlow Pass, 5.5 miles, in 47 minutes. Ran the rest of the course, up and down mostly through old-growth forest on the Pacific Crest trail, at about 10 min/mile, managed to finish 4th in the 50-54 age group in 4:21 something. Soaked my legs in the headwaters of the North Fork of the Clackamas river for 15 minutes then shivered in the sun for an hour, unaware that Susan was parked along the road just above the finish line, waiting for me. We had a nice visit with Jeff, Sara and Uncle Bill in Portland on the way home.
View from the starting line
Timberline Marathon, Mt Hood OR, September 15, 2007
Susan and I stayed at Timberline Lodge the night before the marathon. In the morning we walked about a bit after sunrise then returned to the lodge to eat breakfast and get ready for the race. The race began at 8:30. I ran slowly at first, stopping to take pictures, then picked up the pace and reached Barlow Pass, 5.5 miles, in 47 minutes. Ran the rest of the course, up and down mostly through old-growth forest on the Pacific Crest trail, at about 10 min/mile, managed to finish 4th in the 50-54 age group in 4:21 something. Soaked my legs in the headwaters of the North Fork of the Clackamas river for 15 minutes then shivered in the sun for an hour, unaware that Susan was parked along the road just above the finish line, waiting for me. We had a nice visit with Jeff, Sara and Uncle Bill in Portland on the way home.
Runners starting up the trail. Just inside the woods the marathon route turns and begins the long descent to Barlow Pass.
Timberline Marathon, Mt Hood OR, September 15, 2007
Susan and I stayed at Timberline Lodge the night before the marathon. In the morning we walked about a bit after sunrise then returned to the lodge to eat breakfast and get ready for the race. The race began at 8:30. I ran slowly at first, stopping to take pictures, then picked up the pace and reached Barlow Pass, 5.5 miles, in 47 minutes. Ran the rest of the course, up and down mostly through old-growth forest on the Pacific Crest trail, at about 10 min/mile, managed to finish 4th in the 50-54 age group in 4:21 something. Soaked my legs in the headwaters of the North Fork of the Clackamas river for 15 minutes then shivered in the sun for an hour, unaware that Susan was parked along the road just above the finish line, waiting for me. We had a nice visit with Jeff, Sara and Uncle Bill in Portland on the way home.
The table behind me is the starting line. Runners crossed one at a time, as they arrived.
Timberline Marathon, Mt Hood OR, September 15, 2007
Susan and I stayed at Timberline Lodge the night before the marathon. In the morning we walked about a bit after sunrise then returned to the lodge to eat breakfast and get ready for the race. The race began at 8:30. I ran slowly at first, stopping to take pictures, then picked up the pace and reached Barlow Pass, 5.5 miles, in 47 minutes. Ran the rest of the course, up and down mostly through old-growth forest on the Pacific Crest trail, at about 10 min/mile, managed to finish 4th in the 50-54 age group in 4:21 something. Soaked my legs in the headwaters of the North Fork of the Clackamas river for 15 minutes then shivered in the sun for an hour, unaware that Susan was parked along the road just above the finish line, waiting for me. We had a nice visit with Jeff, Sara and Uncle Bill in Portland on the way home.
Heading down the ridge.
Timberline Marathon, Mt Hood OR, September 15, 2007
Susan and I stayed at Timberline Lodge the night before the marathon. In the morning we walked about a bit after sunrise then returned to the lodge to eat breakfast and get ready for the race. The race began at 8:30. I ran slowly at first, stopping to take pictures, then picked up the pace and reached Barlow Pass, 5.5 miles, in 47 minutes. Ran the rest of the course, up and down mostly through old-growth forest on the Pacific Crest trail, at about 10 min/mile, managed to finish 4th in the 50-54 age group in 4:21 something. Soaked my legs in the headwaters of the North Fork of the Clackamas river for 15 minutes then shivered in the sun for an hour, unaware that Susan was parked along the road just above the finish line, waiting for me. We had a nice visit with Jeff, Sara and Uncle Bill in Portland on the way home.
The first mile is the most spectacular.
Timberline Marathon, Mt Hood OR, September 15, 2007
Susan and I stayed at Timberline Lodge the night before the marathon. In the morning we walked about a bit after sunrise then returned to the lodge to eat breakfast and get ready for the race. The race began at 8:30. I ran slowly at first, stopping to take pictures, then picked up the pace and reached Barlow Pass, 5.5 miles, in 47 minutes. Ran the rest of the course, up and down mostly through old-growth forest on the Pacific Crest trail, at about 10 min/mile, managed to finish 4th in the 50-54 age group in 4:21 something. Soaked my legs in the headwaters of the North Fork of the Clackamas river for 15 minutes then shivered in the sun for an hour, unaware that Susan was parked along the road just above the finish line, waiting for me. We had a nice visit with Jeff, Sara and Uncle Bill in Portland on the way home.
As we approached the undercast the temperature dropped at least five degrees.
Timberline Marathon, Mt Hood OR, September 15, 2007
Susan and I stayed at Timberline Lodge the night before the marathon. In the morning we walked about a bit after sunrise then returned to the lodge to eat breakfast and get ready for the race. The race began at 8:30. I ran slowly at first, stopping to take pictures, then picked up the pace and reached Barlow Pass, 5.5 miles, in 47 minutes. Ran the rest of the course, up and down mostly through old-growth forest on the Pacific Crest trail, at about 10 min/mile, managed to finish 4th in the 50-54 age group in 4:21 something. Soaked my legs in the headwaters of the North Fork of the Clackamas river for 15 minutes then shivered in the sun for an hour, unaware that Susan was parked along the road just above the finish line, waiting for me. We had a nice visit with Jeff, Sara and Uncle Bill in Portland on the way home.
The whole south side of Mt Hood is a pumice and ash slope spewed out of the breached crater, in the sunlight near the top of the mountain. Glaciers and runoff have cut deep gullies into the slope. On the original surface the fine ash has washed away leaving sand behind.
Timberline Marathon, Mt Hood OR, September 15, 2007
Susan and I stayed at Timberline Lodge the night before the marathon. In the morning we walked about a bit after sunrise then returned to the lodge to eat breakfast and get ready for the race. The race began at 8:30. I ran slowly at first, stopping to take pictures, then picked up the pace and reached Barlow Pass, 5.5 miles, in 47 minutes. Ran the rest of the course, up and down mostly through old-growth forest on the Pacific Crest trail, at about 10 min/mile, managed to finish 4th in the 50-54 age group in 4:21 something. Soaked my legs in the headwaters of the North Fork of the Clackamas river for 15 minutes then shivered in the sun for an hour, unaware that Susan was parked along the road just above the finish line, waiting for me. We had a nice visit with Jeff, Sara and Uncle Bill in Portland on the way home.
Mt Hood disappearing behind the undercast.
Timberline Marathon, Mt Hood OR, September 15, 2007
Susan and I stayed at Timberline Lodge the night before the marathon. In the morning we walked about a bit after sunrise then returned to the lodge to eat breakfast and get ready for the race. The race began at 8:30. I ran slowly at first, stopping to take pictures, then picked up the pace and reached Barlow Pass, 5.5 miles, in 47 minutes. Ran the rest of the course, up and down mostly through old-growth forest on the Pacific Crest trail, at about 10 min/mile, managed to finish 4th in the 50-54 age group in 4:21 something. Soaked my legs in the headwaters of the North Fork of the Clackamas river for 15 minutes then shivered in the sun for an hour, unaware that Susan was parked along the road just above the finish line, waiting for me. We had a nice visit with Jeff, Sara and Uncle Bill in Portland on the way home.
Bleached trunks of dead whitebark pines. They seem to be dying back more extensively than mountain hemlocks.
Timberline Marathon, Mt Hood OR, September 15, 2007
Susan and I stayed at Timberline Lodge the night before the marathon. In the morning we walked about a bit after sunrise then returned to the lodge to eat breakfast and get ready for the race. The race began at 8:30. I ran slowly at first, stopping to take pictures, then picked up the pace and reached Barlow Pass, 5.5 miles, in 47 minutes. Ran the rest of the course, up and down mostly through old-growth forest on the Pacific Crest trail, at about 10 min/mile, managed to finish 4th in the 50-54 age group in 4:21 something. Soaked my legs in the headwaters of the North Fork of the Clackamas river for 15 minutes then shivered in the sun for an hour, unaware that Susan was parked along the road just above the finish line, waiting for me. We had a nice visit with Jeff, Sara and Uncle Bill in Portland on the way home.
Entering the forest. Lots of moss on the trees, beargrass on the ground. Elevation about 5200'.
Timberline Marathon, Mt Hood OR, September 15, 2007
Susan and I stayed at Timberline Lodge the night before the marathon. In the morning we walked about a bit after sunrise then returned to the lodge to eat breakfast and get ready for the race. The race began at 8:30. I ran slowly at first, stopping to take pictures, then picked up the pace and reached Barlow Pass, 5.5 miles, in 47 minutes. Ran the rest of the course, up and down mostly through old-growth forest on the Pacific Crest trail, at about 10 min/mile, managed to finish 4th in the 50-54 age group in 4:21 something. Soaked my legs in the headwaters of the North Fork of the Clackamas river for 15 minutes then shivered in the sun for an hour, unaware that Susan was parked along the road just above the finish line, waiting for me. We had a nice visit with Jeff, Sara and Uncle Bill in Portland on the way home.
Open forest above Barlow Pass. Huckleberry bushes form the understory but I didn't see any berries. Many runners were stung by yellowjackets in this section of the trail, elevation about 4800'.
Timberline Marathon, Mt Hood OR, September 15, 2007
Susan and I stayed at Timberline Lodge the night before the marathon. In the morning we walked about a bit after sunrise then returned to the lodge to eat breakfast and get ready for the race. The race began at 8:30. I ran slowly at first, stopping to take pictures, then picked up the pace and reached Barlow Pass, 5.5 miles, in 47 minutes. Ran the rest of the course, up and down mostly through old-growth forest on the Pacific Crest trail, at about 10 min/mile, managed to finish 4th in the 50-54 age group in 4:21 something. Soaked my legs in the headwaters of the North Fork of the Clackamas river for 15 minutes then shivered in the sun for an hour, unaware that Susan was parked along the road just above the finish line, waiting for me. We had a nice visit with Jeff, Sara and Uncle Bill in Portland on the way home.
Hippo (Maniac #207), who does more ultras than marathons, on a long hill climb after Barlow Pass. Rhododendron and huckleberry in the understory here, elevation about 4200'.
Timberline Marathon, Mt Hood OR, September 15, 2007
Susan and I stayed at Timberline Lodge the night before the marathon. In the morning we walked about a bit after sunrise then returned to the lodge to eat breakfast and get ready for the race. The race began at 8:30. I ran slowly at first, stopping to take pictures, then picked up the pace and reached Barlow Pass, 5.5 miles, in 47 minutes. Ran the rest of the course, up and down mostly through old-growth forest on the Pacific Crest trail, at about 10 min/mile, managed to finish 4th in the 50-54 age group in 4:21 something. Soaked my legs in the headwaters of the North Fork of the Clackamas river for 15 minutes then shivered in the sun for an hour, unaware that Susan was parked along the road just above the finish line, waiting for me. We had a nice visit with Jeff, Sara and Uncle Bill in Portland on the way home.
Mixed-age old growth Western Hemlock and Douglas fir forest, elevation about 3600'. I traded places with these runners most of the second half of the race before pulling ahead in the last few miles.
Timberline Marathon, Mt Hood OR, September 15, 2007
Susan and I stayed at Timberline Lodge the night before the marathon. In the morning we walked about a bit after sunrise then returned to the lodge to eat breakfast and get ready for the race. The race began at 8:30. I ran slowly at first, stopping to take pictures, then picked up the pace and reached Barlow Pass, 5.5 miles, in 47 minutes. Ran the rest of the course, up and down mostly through old-growth forest on the Pacific Crest trail, at about 10 min/mile, managed to finish 4th in the 50-54 age group in 4:21 something. Soaked my legs in the headwaters of the North Fork of the Clackamas river for 15 minutes then shivered in the sun for an hour, unaware that Susan was parked along the road just above the finish line, waiting for me. We had a nice visit with Jeff, Sara and Uncle Bill in Portland on the way home.
Sixteen-mile aid station
Timberline Marathon, Mt Hood OR, September 15, 2007
Susan and I stayed at Timberline Lodge the night before the marathon. In the morning we walked about a bit after sunrise then returned to the lodge to eat breakfast and get ready for the race. The race began at 8:30. I ran slowly at first, stopping to take pictures, then picked up the pace and reached Barlow Pass, 5.5 miles, in 47 minutes. Ran the rest of the course, up and down mostly through old-growth forest on the Pacific Crest trail, at about 10 min/mile, managed to finish 4th in the 50-54 age group in 4:21 something. Soaked my legs in the headwaters of the North Fork of the Clackamas river for 15 minutes then shivered in the sun for an hour, unaware that Susan was parked along the road just above the finish line, waiting for me. We had a nice visit with Jeff, Sara and Uncle Bill in Portland on the way home.
Crossing Crater Creek with about 9 miles to go
Timberline Marathon, Mt Hood OR, September 15, 2007
Susan and I stayed at Timberline Lodge the night before the marathon. In the morning we walked about a bit after sunrise then returned to the lodge to eat breakfast and get ready for the race. The race began at 8:30. I ran slowly at first, stopping to take pictures, then picked up the pace and reached Barlow Pass, 5.5 miles, in 47 minutes. Ran the rest of the course, up and down mostly through old-growth forest on the Pacific Crest trail, at about 10 min/mile, managed to finish 4th in the 50-54 age group in 4:21 something. Soaked my legs in the headwaters of the North Fork of the Clackamas river for 15 minutes then shivered in the sun for an hour, unaware that Susan was parked along the road just above the finish line, waiting for me. We had a nice visit with Jeff, Sara and Uncle Bill in Portland on the way home.
Hustling up the trail with about 3 miles to go
Timberline Marathon, Mt Hood OR, September 15, 2007
Susan and I stayed at Timberline Lodge the night before the marathon. In the morning we walked about a bit after sunrise then returned to the lodge to eat breakfast and get ready for the race. The race began at 8:30. I ran slowly at first, stopping to take pictures, then picked up the pace and reached Barlow Pass, 5.5 miles, in 47 minutes. Ran the rest of the course, up and down mostly through old-growth forest on the Pacific Crest trail, at about 10 min/mile, managed to finish 4th in the 50-54 age group in 4:21 something. Soaked my legs in the headwaters of the North Fork of the Clackamas river for 15 minutes then shivered in the sun for an hour, unaware that Susan was parked along the road just above the finish line, waiting for me. We had a nice visit with Jeff, Sara and Uncle Bill in Portland on the way home.
The finish line, soon after I finished.
Timberline Marathon, Mt Hood OR, September 15, 2007
Susan and I stayed at Timberline Lodge the night before the marathon. In the morning we walked about a bit after sunrise then returned to the lodge to eat breakfast and get ready for the race. The race began at 8:30. I ran slowly at first, stopping to take pictures, then picked up the pace and reached Barlow Pass, 5.5 miles, in 47 minutes. Ran the rest of the course, up and down mostly through old-growth forest on the Pacific Crest trail, at about 10 min/mile, managed to finish 4th in the 50-54 age group in 4:21 something. Soaked my legs in the headwaters of the North Fork of the Clackamas river for 15 minutes then shivered in the sun for an hour, unaware that Susan was parked along the road just above the finish line, waiting for me. We had a nice visit with Jeff, Sara and Uncle Bill in Portland on the way home.
North Fork Clackamas River near the finish area at the Clackamas ranger station. The water was cold enough to make my toes hurt after a few minutes - I soaked my legs for 15 minutes.
Timberline Marathon, Mt Hood OR, September 15, 2007
Susan and I stayed at Timberline Lodge the night before the marathon. In the morning we walked about a bit after sunrise then returned to the lodge to eat breakfast and get ready for the race. The race began at 8:30. I ran slowly at first, stopping to take pictures, then picked up the pace and reached Barlow Pass, 5.5 miles, in 47 minutes. Ran the rest of the course, up and down mostly through old-growth forest on the Pacific Crest trail, at about 10 min/mile, managed to finish 4th in the 50-54 age group in 4:21 something. Soaked my legs in the headwaters of the North Fork of the Clackamas river for 15 minutes then shivered in the sun for an hour, unaware that Susan was parked along the road just above the finish line, waiting for me. We had a nice visit with Jeff, Sara and Uncle Bill in Portland on the way home.
The finish area - food and drink, tents and sunshine
Timberline Marathon, Mt Hood OR, September 15, 2007
Susan and I stayed at Timberline Lodge the night before the marathon. In the morning we walked about a bit after sunrise then returned to the lodge to eat breakfast and get ready for the race. The race began at 8:30. I ran slowly at first, stopping to take pictures, then picked up the pace and reached Barlow Pass, 5.5 miles, in 47 minutes. Ran the rest of the course, up and down mostly through old-growth forest on the Pacific Crest trail, at about 10 min/mile, managed to finish 4th in the 50-54 age group in 4:21 something. Soaked my legs in the headwaters of the North Fork of the Clackamas river for 15 minutes then shivered in the sun for an hour, unaware that Susan was parked along the road just above the finish line, waiting for me. We had a nice visit with Jeff, Sara and Uncle Bill in Portland on the way home.
Olga #101 and Tony #3
Timberline Marathon, Mt Hood OR, September 15, 2007
Susan and I stayed at Timberline Lodge the night before the marathon. In the morning we walked about a bit after sunrise then returned to the lodge to eat breakfast and get ready for the race. The race began at 8:30. I ran slowly at first, stopping to take pictures, then picked up the pace and reached Barlow Pass, 5.5 miles, in 47 minutes. Ran the rest of the course, up and down mostly through old-growth forest on the Pacific Crest trail, at about 10 min/mile, managed to finish 4th in the 50-54 age group in 4:21 something. Soaked my legs in the headwaters of the North Fork of the Clackamas river for 15 minutes then shivered in the sun for an hour, unaware that Susan was parked along the road just above the finish line, waiting for me. We had a nice visit with Jeff, Sara and Uncle Bill in Portland on the way home.
Hippo #207
Timberline Marathon, Mt Hood OR, September 15, 2007
Susan and I stayed at Timberline Lodge the night before the marathon. In the morning we walked about a bit after sunrise then returned to the lodge to eat breakfast and get ready for the race. The race began at 8:30. I ran slowly at first, stopping to take pictures, then picked up the pace and reached Barlow Pass, 5.5 miles, in 47 minutes. Ran the rest of the course, up and down mostly through old-growth forest on the Pacific Crest trail, at about 10 min/mile, managed to finish 4th in the 50-54 age group in 4:21 something. Soaked my legs in the headwaters of the North Fork of the Clackamas river for 15 minutes then shivered in the sun for an hour, unaware that Susan was parked along the road just above the finish line, waiting for me. We had a nice visit with Jeff, Sara and Uncle Bill in Portland on the way home.
Christel #155 and Hippo #207
Timberline Marathon, Mt Hood OR, September 15, 2007
Susan and I stayed at Timberline Lodge the night before the marathon. In the morning we walked about a bit after sunrise then returned to the lodge to eat breakfast and get ready for the race. The race began at 8:30. I ran slowly at first, stopping to take pictures, then picked up the pace and reached Barlow Pass, 5.5 miles, in 47 minutes. Ran the rest of the course, up and down mostly through old-growth forest on the Pacific Crest trail, at about 10 min/mile, managed to finish 4th in the 50-54 age group in 4:21 something. Soaked my legs in the headwaters of the North Fork of the Clackamas river for 15 minutes then shivered in the sun for an hour, unaware that Susan was parked along the road just above the finish line, waiting for me. We had a nice visit with Jeff, Sara and Uncle Bill in Portland on the way home.
Jeff #147
Timberline Marathon, Mt Hood OR, September 15, 2007
Susan and I stayed at Timberline Lodge the night before the marathon. In the morning we walked about a bit after sunrise then returned to the lodge to eat breakfast and get ready for the race. The race began at 8:30. I ran slowly at first, stopping to take pictures, then picked up the pace and reached Barlow Pass, 5.5 miles, in 47 minutes. Ran the rest of the course, up and down mostly through old-growth forest on the Pacific Crest trail, at about 10 min/mile, managed to finish 4th in the 50-54 age group in 4:21 something. Soaked my legs in the headwaters of the North Fork of the Clackamas river for 15 minutes then shivered in the sun for an hour, unaware that Susan was parked along the road just above the finish line, waiting for me. We had a nice visit with Jeff, Sara and Uncle Bill in Portland on the way home.
Karen #296
Timberline Marathon, Mt Hood OR, September 15, 2007
Susan and I stayed at Timberline Lodge the night before the marathon. In the morning we walked about a bit after sunrise then returned to the lodge to eat breakfast and get ready for the race. The race began at 8:30. I ran slowly at first, stopping to take pictures, then picked up the pace and reached Barlow Pass, 5.5 miles, in 47 minutes. Ran the rest of the course, up and down mostly through old-growth forest on the Pacific Crest trail, at about 10 min/mile, managed to finish 4th in the 50-54 age group in 4:21 something. Soaked my legs in the headwaters of the North Fork of the Clackamas river for 15 minutes then shivered in the sun for an hour, unaware that Susan was parked along the road just above the finish line, waiting for me. We had a nice visit with Jeff, Sara and Uncle Bill in Portland on the way home.
Mt Hood from Hwy 26 on the way back to Government Camp

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