Monthly Archives: January 2011

Winter Training Options

What can you do during the winter months to prepare for the Ridge Run? Nordic Skiing I’m NOT into the hard core Nordic ski gig – neither skate nor classic technique. Nevertheless, Nordic skiers have had a history of success … Continue reading

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Important Words from Race Director David Summerfield

Following is an article by David Summerfield the race director of the Bridger Ridge Run. These are his words laying down the rules regarding registration for the 2011 Bridger Ridge Run. This article will appear as his “The Mature Runner” … Continue reading

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Even Guaranteed Entrants (Former Winners and 10+ Timers) must Enter Lottery

All those desiring entry in the 2011 Bridger Ridge run must enter the lottery. You must do this online between May 15 and May 29 at racemontana.com. Even those with guaranteed entrance must enter the lottery. This includes former winners … Continue reading

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My Training Week Jan 16-22

1-16-2011 Sunday • 1 mile walking uphill in 13:00 • 2 miles run in 16:00 • 1 mile in 6:30 1-17-2011 Monday • 1 mile walking uphill in 13:00 • 2 miles run in 16:00 • .5 mile uphill run … Continue reading

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Estimating Your Finish Time

One of the requirements of registering for the Ridge Run is estimating your finish time. Why you ask? Your estimated finish time helps determine your starting wave. Breaking up the start into 5 different groups or waves reduces congestion of … Continue reading

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Why a Lottery?

This is the first year we will be using an online lottery to choose who gets into the 2011 Ridge Run.  In the past, online registration was on a first come first serve basis. This tilted the odds of getting … Continue reading

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Newsletter containing Ridge Run Reminiscing Article

Here is a link to the August 2009 issue of the Big Sky Winddrinkers Newsletter in PDF fromat. Click the link below to access the attachment link. Then click the attachment link to open the PDF file. Link to Newsletter … Continue reading

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