Lake Tahoe Marathon (Triple 3) 2007

Photos from the Lake Tahoe Marathon, Sept 29, 2007

Day 3 of the Tahoe Triple is the official Lake Tahoe Marathon. It runs on bike trails and highway 89 along the west shore of Lake Tahoe south from Tahoe City to South Lake Tahoe through mostly mature forest and a few small towns. While the northbound lane of the highway was closed to most traffic the southbound lane was packed with cars and busses for most of the race. Very scenic course with a couple of big hills between miles 14 and 20 but no net elevation change. One to two inches of snow fell the night before the race so the course was icy and snowy in shady places. I was surprised how fast I ran, taking 10 minutes of my time from day 2.

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Susan and I really enjoyed staying here. It was somehow very cozy and comforting. Bill and Cindy Gabrielli were gracious and knowledgeable hosts, referring us to excellent restaurants and a wonderful masseuse. Highly recommended.

Photos from the Lake Tahoe Marathon, Sept 29, 2007

Day 3 of the Tahoe Triple is the official Lake Tahoe Marathon. It runs on bike trails and highway 89 along the west shore of Lake Tahoe south from Tahoe City to South Lake Tahoe through mostly mature forest and a few small towns. While the northbound lane of the highway was closed to most traffic the southbound lane was packed with cars and busses for most of the race. Very scenic course with a couple of big hills between miles 14 and 20 but no net elevation change. One to two inches of snow fell the night before the race so the course was icy and snowy in shady places. I was surprised how fast I ran, taking 10 minutes of my time from day 2.

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Race morning was sunny and calm but cold, only about 28F at the start - the same beach where we were soaking in the lake yesterday afternoon.

Photos from the Lake Tahoe Marathon, Sept 29, 2007

Day 3 of the Tahoe Triple is the official Lake Tahoe Marathon. It runs on bike trails and highway 89 along the west shore of Lake Tahoe south from Tahoe City to South Lake Tahoe through mostly mature forest and a few small towns. While the northbound lane of the highway was closed to most traffic the southbound lane was packed with cars and busses for most of the race. Very scenic course with a couple of big hills between miles 14 and 20 but no net elevation change. One to two inches of snow fell the night before the race so the course was icy and snowy in shady places. I was surprised how fast I ran, taking 10 minutes of my time from day 2.

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Susan and I arrived in Tahoe City just in time to hear the starting shotgun blast. I crossed the timing line about 3 minutes later, then paused for Susan to take my picture as I was leaving the parking lot.

Photos from the Lake Tahoe Marathon, Sept 29, 2007

Day 3 of the Tahoe Triple is the official Lake Tahoe Marathon. It runs on bike trails and highway 89 along the west shore of Lake Tahoe south from Tahoe City to South Lake Tahoe through mostly mature forest and a few small towns. While the northbound lane of the highway was closed to most traffic the southbound lane was packed with cars and busses for most of the race. Very scenic course with a couple of big hills between miles 14 and 20 but no net elevation change. One to two inches of snow fell the night before the race so the course was icy and snowy in shady places. I was surprised how fast I ran, taking 10 minutes of my time from day 2.

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Lots more runners today than yesterday so it wasn't hard to see the pack up ahead. Black ice in places on the road made footing a little tricky though.

Photos from the Lake Tahoe Marathon, Sept 29, 2007

Day 3 of the Tahoe Triple is the official Lake Tahoe Marathon. It runs on bike trails and highway 89 along the west shore of Lake Tahoe south from Tahoe City to South Lake Tahoe through mostly mature forest and a few small towns. While the northbound lane of the highway was closed to most traffic the southbound lane was packed with cars and busses for most of the race. Very scenic course with a couple of big hills between miles 14 and 20 but no net elevation change. One to two inches of snow fell the night before the race so the course was icy and snowy in shady places. I was surprised how fast I ran, taking 10 minutes of my time from day 2.

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Most of the Triple runners were wearing their blue singlets. Up ahead on the right in the gray short-sleeved shirt and yellow/purple shorts is Barefoot Todd #210, running barefoot of course despite the ice and snow.

Photos from the Lake Tahoe Marathon, Sept 29, 2007

Day 3 of the Tahoe Triple is the official Lake Tahoe Marathon. It runs on bike trails and highway 89 along the west shore of Lake Tahoe south from Tahoe City to South Lake Tahoe through mostly mature forest and a few small towns. While the northbound lane of the highway was closed to most traffic the southbound lane was packed with cars and busses for most of the race. Very scenic course with a couple of big hills between miles 14 and 20 but no net elevation change. One to two inches of snow fell the night before the race so the course was icy and snowy in shady places. I was surprised how fast I ran, taking 10 minutes of my time from day 2.

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Eddie Hahn looking strong on the third day of the triple.

Photos from the Lake Tahoe Marathon, Sept 29, 2007

Day 3 of the Tahoe Triple is the official Lake Tahoe Marathon. It runs on bike trails and highway 89 along the west shore of Lake Tahoe south from Tahoe City to South Lake Tahoe through mostly mature forest and a few small towns. While the northbound lane of the highway was closed to most traffic the southbound lane was packed with cars and busses for most of the race. Very scenic course with a couple of big hills between miles 14 and 20 but no net elevation change. One to two inches of snow fell the night before the race so the course was icy and snowy in shady places. I was surprised how fast I ran, taking 10 minutes of my time from day 2.

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Todd provided roving aid and other assistance on the first two days of the Triple then ran the third day. He must be a little chilly although he isn't letting on.

Photos from the Lake Tahoe Marathon, Sept 29, 2007

Day 3 of the Tahoe Triple is the official Lake Tahoe Marathon. It runs on bike trails and highway 89 along the west shore of Lake Tahoe south from Tahoe City to South Lake Tahoe through mostly mature forest and a few small towns. While the northbound lane of the highway was closed to most traffic the southbound lane was packed with cars and busses for most of the race. Very scenic course with a couple of big hills between miles 14 and 20 but no net elevation change. One to two inches of snow fell the night before the race so the course was icy and snowy in shady places. I was surprised how fast I ran, taking 10 minutes of my time from day 2.

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Todd having a great time at about mile 1. I ran for a while on day 1 with the man behind him in the red gloves - he was adhering to a regular run-walk schedule, 3 minutes running (I think) and 1 minute walking.

Photos from the Lake Tahoe Marathon, Sept 29, 2007

Day 3 of the Tahoe Triple is the official Lake Tahoe Marathon. It runs on bike trails and highway 89 along the west shore of Lake Tahoe south from Tahoe City to South Lake Tahoe through mostly mature forest and a few small towns. While the northbound lane of the highway was closed to most traffic the southbound lane was packed with cars and busses for most of the race. Very scenic course with a couple of big hills between miles 14 and 20 but no net elevation change. One to two inches of snow fell the night before the race so the course was icy and snowy in shady places. I was surprised how fast I ran, taking 10 minutes of my time from day 2.

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I took two pictures of Quicksilver Ed while running backwards in front of him, and both came out blurred.

Photos from the Lake Tahoe Marathon, Sept 29, 2007

Day 3 of the Tahoe Triple is the official Lake Tahoe Marathon. It runs on bike trails and highway 89 along the west shore of Lake Tahoe south from Tahoe City to South Lake Tahoe through mostly mature forest and a few small towns. While the northbound lane of the highway was closed to most traffic the southbound lane was packed with cars and busses for most of the race. Very scenic course with a couple of big hills between miles 14 and 20 but no net elevation change. One to two inches of snow fell the night before the race so the course was icy and snowy in shady places. I was surprised how fast I ran, taking 10 minutes of my time from day 2.

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I passed these two guys early in the race on each day of the Triple. At the buffet dinner, they were identified as having run 7 prior Tahoe Triple Marathons - they clearly know what they are doing. Not fast, but consistent.

Photos from the Lake Tahoe Marathon, Sept 29, 2007

Day 3 of the Tahoe Triple is the official Lake Tahoe Marathon. It runs on bike trails and highway 89 along the west shore of Lake Tahoe south from Tahoe City to South Lake Tahoe through mostly mature forest and a few small towns. While the northbound lane of the highway was closed to most traffic the southbound lane was packed with cars and busses for most of the race. Very scenic course with a couple of big hills between miles 14 and 20 but no net elevation change. One to two inches of snow fell the night before the race so the course was icy and snowy in shady places. I was surprised how fast I ran, taking 10 minutes of my time from day 2.

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Snow and in places ice persisted on the bike trail longer than on the road. Often the trail was next to the road; sometimes it veered off into the woods. Either way it was pleasant running except for the footing.

Photos from the Lake Tahoe Marathon, Sept 29, 2007

Day 3 of the Tahoe Triple is the official Lake Tahoe Marathon. It runs on bike trails and highway 89 along the west shore of Lake Tahoe south from Tahoe City to South Lake Tahoe through mostly mature forest and a few small towns. While the northbound lane of the highway was closed to most traffic the southbound lane was packed with cars and busses for most of the race. Very scenic course with a couple of big hills between miles 14 and 20 but no net elevation change. One to two inches of snow fell the night before the race so the course was icy and snowy in shady places. I was surprised how fast I ran, taking 10 minutes of my time from day 2.

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The first aid station was one of the most colorful. All served Ultima and water, some had food as well. Excellent support overall.

Photos from the Lake Tahoe Marathon, Sept 29, 2007

Day 3 of the Tahoe Triple is the official Lake Tahoe Marathon. It runs on bike trails and highway 89 along the west shore of Lake Tahoe south from Tahoe City to South Lake Tahoe through mostly mature forest and a few small towns. While the northbound lane of the highway was closed to most traffic the southbound lane was packed with cars and busses for most of the race. Very scenic course with a couple of big hills between miles 14 and 20 but no net elevation change. One to two inches of snow fell the night before the race so the course was icy and snowy in shady places. I was surprised how fast I ran, taking 10 minutes of my time from day 2.

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I caught up to Jon #520 around mile 2 but he was running faster than I wanted to (or could?) so he moved on ahead after a mile or so.

Photos from the Lake Tahoe Marathon, Sept 29, 2007

Day 3 of the Tahoe Triple is the official Lake Tahoe Marathon. It runs on bike trails and highway 89 along the west shore of Lake Tahoe south from Tahoe City to South Lake Tahoe through mostly mature forest and a few small towns. While the northbound lane of the highway was closed to most traffic the southbound lane was packed with cars and busses for most of the race. Very scenic course with a couple of big hills between miles 14 and 20 but no net elevation change. One to two inches of snow fell the night before the race so the course was icy and snowy in shady places. I was surprised how fast I ran, taking 10 minutes of my time from day 2.

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Beautiful day for a run - sunny and cool, with bright colors - the deep blue of the lake and bright blue sky, warm dark greens of the forest, golden green autumn foliage and gleaming white snow.

Photos from the Lake Tahoe Marathon, Sept 29, 2007

Day 3 of the Tahoe Triple is the official Lake Tahoe Marathon. It runs on bike trails and highway 89 along the west shore of Lake Tahoe south from Tahoe City to South Lake Tahoe through mostly mature forest and a few small towns. While the northbound lane of the highway was closed to most traffic the southbound lane was packed with cars and busses for most of the race. Very scenic course with a couple of big hills between miles 14 and 20 but no net elevation change. One to two inches of snow fell the night before the race so the course was icy and snowy in shady places. I was surprised how fast I ran, taking 10 minutes of my time from day 2.

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Not much activity out on the water this morning, but quite a crowd of marathoners on the bike trail

Photos from the Lake Tahoe Marathon, Sept 29, 2007

Day 3 of the Tahoe Triple is the official Lake Tahoe Marathon. It runs on bike trails and highway 89 along the west shore of Lake Tahoe south from Tahoe City to South Lake Tahoe through mostly mature forest and a few small towns. While the northbound lane of the highway was closed to most traffic the southbound lane was packed with cars and busses for most of the race. Very scenic course with a couple of big hills between miles 14 and 20 but no net elevation change. One to two inches of snow fell the night before the race so the course was icy and snowy in shady places. I was surprised how fast I ran, taking 10 minutes of my time from day 2.

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There was also a skateboard race running on the closed lane of the highway, and bicyclers headed the opposite direction. I don't know about the bicycles, but the skateboarders were having some trouble with the icy sections - some of them gave up and walked after their skateboards skidded out from underneath them on the ice. At least one of these guys looks pretty comfortable though.

Photos from the Lake Tahoe Marathon, Sept 29, 2007

Day 3 of the Tahoe Triple is the official Lake Tahoe Marathon. It runs on bike trails and highway 89 along the west shore of Lake Tahoe south from Tahoe City to South Lake Tahoe through mostly mature forest and a few small towns. While the northbound lane of the highway was closed to most traffic the southbound lane was packed with cars and busses for most of the race. Very scenic course with a couple of big hills between miles 14 and 20 but no net elevation change. One to two inches of snow fell the night before the race so the course was icy and snowy in shady places. I was surprised how fast I ran, taking 10 minutes of my time from day 2.

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Meandering through the lakeshore woods in near the little town of Idlewild.

Photos from the Lake Tahoe Marathon, Sept 29, 2007

Day 3 of the Tahoe Triple is the official Lake Tahoe Marathon. It runs on bike trails and highway 89 along the west shore of Lake Tahoe south from Tahoe City to South Lake Tahoe through mostly mature forest and a few small towns. While the northbound lane of the highway was closed to most traffic the southbound lane was packed with cars and busses for most of the race. Very scenic course with a couple of big hills between miles 14 and 20 but no net elevation change. One to two inches of snow fell the night before the race so the course was icy and snowy in shady places. I was surprised how fast I ran, taking 10 minutes of my time from day 2.

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Back on the road in Homewood. Where the sun hit the pavement the snow and ice melted quickly.

Photos from the Lake Tahoe Marathon, Sept 29, 2007

Day 3 of the Tahoe Triple is the official Lake Tahoe Marathon. It runs on bike trails and highway 89 along the west shore of Lake Tahoe south from Tahoe City to South Lake Tahoe through mostly mature forest and a few small towns. While the northbound lane of the highway was closed to most traffic the southbound lane was packed with cars and busses for most of the race. Very scenic course with a couple of big hills between miles 14 and 20 but no net elevation change. One to two inches of snow fell the night before the race so the course was icy and snowy in shady places. I was surprised how fast I ran, taking 10 minutes of my time from day 2.

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Back on the trail the snow persisted for a couple of hours

Photos from the Lake Tahoe Marathon, Sept 29, 2007

Day 3 of the Tahoe Triple is the official Lake Tahoe Marathon. It runs on bike trails and highway 89 along the west shore of Lake Tahoe south from Tahoe City to South Lake Tahoe through mostly mature forest and a few small towns. While the northbound lane of the highway was closed to most traffic the southbound lane was packed with cars and busses for most of the race. Very scenic course with a couple of big hills between miles 14 and 20 but no net elevation change. One to two inches of snow fell the night before the race so the course was icy and snowy in shady places. I was surprised how fast I ran, taking 10 minutes of my time from day 2.

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There seemed to be many more half-marathoners than marathon runners, and at this point I'm ahead of the bulk of the crowd.

Photos from the Lake Tahoe Marathon, Sept 29, 2007

Day 3 of the Tahoe Triple is the official Lake Tahoe Marathon. It runs on bike trails and highway 89 along the west shore of Lake Tahoe south from Tahoe City to South Lake Tahoe through mostly mature forest and a few small towns. While the northbound lane of the highway was closed to most traffic the southbound lane was packed with cars and busses for most of the race. Very scenic course with a couple of big hills between miles 14 and 20 but no net elevation change. One to two inches of snow fell the night before the race so the course was icy and snowy in shady places. I was surprised how fast I ran, taking 10 minutes of my time from day 2.

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Here we are part way up the big hill on the course, though it wasn't as big as the climb up to Spooner lake in the last 4 miles of day 1. After trading places with Heath Bryant, on the right, several times, I challenged him to race me to the top of the hill. He won but we ran together until mile 20, talking about running and Jesus and about similarities between the SDA and LDS churches, I representing the former and he the latter. Heath was running his first marathon, after spending the past year in missionary service in the Lake Tahoe area.

Photos from the Lake Tahoe Marathon, Sept 29, 2007

Day 3 of the Tahoe Triple is the official Lake Tahoe Marathon. It runs on bike trails and highway 89 along the west shore of Lake Tahoe south from Tahoe City to South Lake Tahoe through mostly mature forest and a few small towns. While the northbound lane of the highway was closed to most traffic the southbound lane was packed with cars and busses for most of the race. Very scenic course with a couple of big hills between miles 14 and 20 but no net elevation change. One to two inches of snow fell the night before the race so the course was icy and snowy in shady places. I was surprised how fast I ran, taking 10 minutes of my time from day 2.

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We're maybe half way up the three mile, 400' climb. I alternated between running and walking, feeling strong but kept running out of breath.

Photos from the Lake Tahoe Marathon, Sept 29, 2007

Day 3 of the Tahoe Triple is the official Lake Tahoe Marathon. It runs on bike trails and highway 89 along the west shore of Lake Tahoe south from Tahoe City to South Lake Tahoe through mostly mature forest and a few small towns. While the northbound lane of the highway was closed to most traffic the southbound lane was packed with cars and busses for most of the race. Very scenic course with a couple of big hills between miles 14 and 20 but no net elevation change. One to two inches of snow fell the night before the race so the course was icy and snowy in shady places. I was surprised how fast I ran, taking 10 minutes of my time from day 2.

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Odd name for such an interesting-looking little island. Snow lingered all day on shady slopes.

Photos from the Lake Tahoe Marathon, Sept 29, 2007

Day 3 of the Tahoe Triple is the official Lake Tahoe Marathon. It runs on bike trails and highway 89 along the west shore of Lake Tahoe south from Tahoe City to South Lake Tahoe through mostly mature forest and a few small towns. While the northbound lane of the highway was closed to most traffic the southbound lane was packed with cars and busses for most of the race. Very scenic course with a couple of big hills between miles 14 and 20 but no net elevation change. One to two inches of snow fell the night before the race so the course was icy and snowy in shady places. I was surprised how fast I ran, taking 10 minutes of my time from day 2.

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Not apparent in this photo, but the older of these two volunteers is dancing a jig while dispensing Ultima and water. Lots of food.

Photos from the Lake Tahoe Marathon, Sept 29, 2007

Day 3 of the Tahoe Triple is the official Lake Tahoe Marathon. It runs on bike trails and highway 89 along the west shore of Lake Tahoe south from Tahoe City to South Lake Tahoe through mostly mature forest and a few small towns. While the northbound lane of the highway was closed to most traffic the southbound lane was packed with cars and busses for most of the race. Very scenic course with a couple of big hills between miles 14 and 20 but no net elevation change. One to two inches of snow fell the night before the race so the course was icy and snowy in shady places. I was surprised how fast I ran, taking 10 minutes of my time from day 2.

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Famously photographed Emerald Bay, the only truly protected (from the wind) bay on the Lake. We ran around it and enjoyed the views.

Photos from the Lake Tahoe Marathon, Sept 29, 2007

Day 3 of the Tahoe Triple is the official Lake Tahoe Marathon. It runs on bike trails and highway 89 along the west shore of Lake Tahoe south from Tahoe City to South Lake Tahoe through mostly mature forest and a few small towns. While the northbound lane of the highway was closed to most traffic the southbound lane was packed with cars and busses for most of the race. Very scenic course with a couple of big hills between miles 14 and 20 but no net elevation change. One to two inches of snow fell the night before the race so the course was icy and snowy in shady places. I was surprised how fast I ran, taking 10 minutes of my time from day 2.

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Peanut crispy bars and strawberries, respectively, are served at the mile 20 aid station at the Emerald Bay overlook. This is where Marathon 1 of the Triple started two days ago, so I have now completed the 72 mile circuit of the entire lake. I tried a bar but it was too hard to bite into - should have taken a strawberry instead.

Photos from the Lake Tahoe Marathon, Sept 29, 2007

Day 3 of the Tahoe Triple is the official Lake Tahoe Marathon. It runs on bike trails and highway 89 along the west shore of Lake Tahoe south from Tahoe City to South Lake Tahoe through mostly mature forest and a few small towns. While the northbound lane of the highway was closed to most traffic the southbound lane was packed with cars and busses for most of the race. Very scenic course with a couple of big hills between miles 14 and 20 but no net elevation change. One to two inches of snow fell the night before the race so the course was icy and snowy in shady places. I was surprised how fast I ran, taking 10 minutes of my time from day 2.

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I left Heath around mile 20 and took off, flying around these hairpin turns and hanging on to a hard pace all the way in which is why I have no more photos until the finish.

Photos from the Lake Tahoe Marathon, Sept 29, 2007

Day 3 of the Tahoe Triple is the official Lake Tahoe Marathon. It runs on bike trails and highway 89 along the west shore of Lake Tahoe south from Tahoe City to South Lake Tahoe through mostly mature forest and a few small towns. While the northbound lane of the highway was closed to most traffic the southbound lane was packed with cars and busses for most of the race. Very scenic course with a couple of big hills between miles 14 and 20 but no net elevation change. One to two inches of snow fell the night before the race so the course was icy and snowy in shady places. I was surprised how fast I ran, taking 10 minutes of my time from day 2.

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I finished the Tahoe Triple - three marathons in three days, and each one faster than the previous one. My average time was about 4:35 which was just about my average finishing time for the dozen or so marathons I ran last year. Not bad, especially considering the average 6400' elevation of the courses.

Photos from the Lake Tahoe Marathon, Sept 29, 2007

Day 3 of the Tahoe Triple is the official Lake Tahoe Marathon. It runs on bike trails and highway 89 along the west shore of Lake Tahoe south from Tahoe City to South Lake Tahoe through mostly mature forest and a few small towns. While the northbound lane of the highway was closed to most traffic the southbound lane was packed with cars and busses for most of the race. Very scenic course with a couple of big hills between miles 14 and 20 but no net elevation change. One to two inches of snow fell the night before the race so the course was icy and snowy in shady places. I was surprised how fast I ran, taking 10 minutes of my time from day 2.

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After finishing well ahead of me on the first two days Robert ran out of gas towards the end of the third day. He recovered quickly to run 37 minutes faster the next day at Gateway to the Pacific, thereby completing QUADZILLA! (trademarked).

Photos from the Lake Tahoe Marathon, Sept 29, 2007

Day 3 of the Tahoe Triple is the official Lake Tahoe Marathon. It runs on bike trails and highway 89 along the west shore of Lake Tahoe south from Tahoe City to South Lake Tahoe through mostly mature forest and a few small towns. While the northbound lane of the highway was closed to most traffic the southbound lane was packed with cars and busses for most of the race. Very scenic course with a couple of big hills between miles 14 and 20 but no net elevation change. One to two inches of snow fell the night before the race so the course was icy and snowy in shady places. I was surprised how fast I ran, taking 10 minutes of my time from day 2.

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Jon recovered from a collision with a bicycle yesterday (which didn't seem to slow him down much - he still ran 4:00) to run 4:17 today with Sherry.

Photos from the Lake Tahoe Marathon, Sept 29, 2007

Day 3 of the Tahoe Triple is the official Lake Tahoe Marathon. It runs on bike trails and highway 89 along the west shore of Lake Tahoe south from Tahoe City to South Lake Tahoe through mostly mature forest and a few small towns. While the northbound lane of the highway was closed to most traffic the southbound lane was packed with cars and busses for most of the race. Very scenic course with a couple of big hills between miles 14 and 20 but no net elevation change. One to two inches of snow fell the night before the race so the course was icy and snowy in shady places. I was surprised how fast I ran, taking 10 minutes of my time from day 2.

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Steve ran 4:11 the first two days and 4:17 today. We drove up from Reno and back again together, which was alot of fun.

Photos from the Lake Tahoe Marathon, Sept 29, 2007

Day 3 of the Tahoe Triple is the official Lake Tahoe Marathon. It runs on bike trails and highway 89 along the west shore of Lake Tahoe south from Tahoe City to South Lake Tahoe through mostly mature forest and a few small towns. While the northbound lane of the highway was closed to most traffic the southbound lane was packed with cars and busses for most of the race. Very scenic course with a couple of big hills between miles 14 and 20 but no net elevation change. One to two inches of snow fell the night before the race so the course was icy and snowy in shady places. I was surprised how fast I ran, taking 10 minutes of my time from day 2.

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Hard not to smile after successfully completing the Tahoe Triple. What a great experience!

Photos from the Lake Tahoe Marathon, Sept 29, 2007

Day 3 of the Tahoe Triple is the official Lake Tahoe Marathon. It runs on bike trails and highway 89 along the west shore of Lake Tahoe south from Tahoe City to South Lake Tahoe through mostly mature forest and a few small towns. While the northbound lane of the highway was closed to most traffic the southbound lane was packed with cars and busses for most of the race. Very scenic course with a couple of big hills between miles 14 and 20 but no net elevation change. One to two inches of snow fell the night before the race so the course was icy and snowy in shady places. I was surprised how fast I ran, taking 10 minutes of my time from day 2.

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It's big!

Photos from the Lake Tahoe Marathon, Sept 29, 2007

Day 3 of the Tahoe Triple is the official Lake Tahoe Marathon. It runs on bike trails and highway 89 along the west shore of Lake Tahoe south from Tahoe City to South Lake Tahoe through mostly mature forest and a few small towns. While the northbound lane of the highway was closed to most traffic the southbound lane was packed with cars and busses for most of the race. Very scenic course with a couple of big hills between miles 14 and 20 but no net elevation change. One to two inches of snow fell the night before the race so the course was icy and snowy in shady places. I was surprised how fast I ran, taking 10 minutes of my time from day 2.

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Other than runners, there aren't many people on the beach today. Despite the sunshine, the temperature is only 45 and the wind made it feel even colder. Casinos at Stateline visible towards the left edge of the photo.

Photos from the Lake Tahoe Marathon, Sept 29, 2007

Day 3 of the Tahoe Triple is the official Lake Tahoe Marathon. It runs on bike trails and highway 89 along the west shore of Lake Tahoe south from Tahoe City to South Lake Tahoe through mostly mature forest and a few small towns. While the northbound lane of the highway was closed to most traffic the southbound lane was packed with cars and busses for most of the race. Very scenic course with a couple of big hills between miles 14 and 20 but no net elevation change. One to two inches of snow fell the night before the race so the course was icy and snowy in shady places. I was surprised how fast I ran, taking 10 minutes of my time from day 2.

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Looking back along Pope Beach towards the mountains above Emerald Bay. Note the snow lingering in the shade.

Photos from the Lake Tahoe Marathon, Sept 29, 2007

Day 3 of the Tahoe Triple is the official Lake Tahoe Marathon. It runs on bike trails and highway 89 along the west shore of Lake Tahoe south from Tahoe City to South Lake Tahoe through mostly mature forest and a few small towns. While the northbound lane of the highway was closed to most traffic the southbound lane was packed with cars and busses for most of the race. Very scenic course with a couple of big hills between miles 14 and 20 but no net elevation change. One to two inches of snow fell the night before the race so the course was icy and snowy in shady places. I was surprised how fast I ran, taking 10 minutes of my time from day 2.

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Pyramid Lake, an alkaline lake which is the ultimate destination of the Lake Tahoe drainage. The Truckee River exits Lake Tahoe at Tahoe City and runs through Reno before flowing into Pyramid Lake, from which there is no exit. Big Lahontan Cutthroat trout were native to both Lake Tahoe and Pyramid Lake with fish as large as 50lbs. Although both populations went extinct decades ago they have been reintroduced and now support a fishery in Pyramid Lake. Competition from introduced trout species is hampering their recovery in Lake Tahoe.

Photos from the Lake Tahoe Marathon, Sept 29, 2007

Day 3 of the Tahoe Triple is the official Lake Tahoe Marathon. It runs on bike trails and highway 89 along the west shore of Lake Tahoe south from Tahoe City to South Lake Tahoe through mostly mature forest and a few small towns. While the northbound lane of the highway was closed to most traffic the southbound lane was packed with cars and busses for most of the race. Very scenic course with a couple of big hills between miles 14 and 20 but no net elevation change. One to two inches of snow fell the night before the race so the course was icy and snowy in shady places. I was surprised how fast I ran, taking 10 minutes of my time from day 2.

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If it were large enough, you could see the shadow of the airplane at the center of the halo.

Photos from the Lake Tahoe Marathon, Sept 29, 2007

Day 3 of the Tahoe Triple is the official Lake Tahoe Marathon. It runs on bike trails and highway 89 along the west shore of Lake Tahoe south from Tahoe City to South Lake Tahoe through mostly mature forest and a few small towns. While the northbound lane of the highway was closed to most traffic the southbound lane was packed with cars and busses for most of the race. Very scenic course with a couple of big hills between miles 14 and 20 but no net elevation change. One to two inches of snow fell the night before the race so the course was icy and snowy in shady places. I was surprised how fast I ran, taking 10 minutes of my time from day 2.

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This glimpse of Mt Jefferson in central Oregon was our last view of the mountains as California/Nevada sunshine yielded to Pacific Northwest overcast and rain.

Photos from the Lake Tahoe Marathon, Sept 29, 2007

Day 3 of the Tahoe Triple is the official Lake Tahoe Marathon. It runs on bike trails and highway 89 along the west shore of Lake Tahoe south from Tahoe City to South Lake Tahoe through mostly mature forest and a few small towns. While the northbound lane of the highway was closed to most traffic the southbound lane was packed with cars and busses for most of the race. Very scenic course with a couple of big hills between miles 14 and 20 but no net elevation change. One to two inches of snow fell the night before the race so the course was icy and snowy in shady places. I was surprised how fast I ran, taking 10 minutes of my time from day 2.

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View east of Magnolia, Queen Anne, Lake Union and Lake Washington as we descended into Seattle.