Trail run review and a course map in Westridge Rd, CA

4/29/2012 - Review and a course map of a trail run in Westridge Rd, CA (singleH / H)

This run was about 10.9 miles on Mandeville and Canyonback fire roads Weather was good, course was hilly, singleH / H on my hRank system!

More details and review of the course with a map are below.

Ranking: singleH, weather conditions were good, hills on the ridge and the climb up to canyonback rd., no wind. 

Distance: 10.9 miles

Course: The trail run started at the end of Westridge rd. plenty of street parking and in the lot at the top of the hill. I ran north on Mandeville fireroad and after about 3 miles ran down to Mandeville Canyon Rd. I ran south for about 0.25 of a mile and turned left at Hollyhock road, a ~0.75 mile climb to Canyonback rd. once up at the ridge I ran north to the Nike Radar station and back south to the starting point.
Crowd: Recreational

The easy part: not very technical

The challenging part: Hollyhock climb to Canyonback

Price: N/A

Pacers: None

Timing:N/A

Qualifying: None

Official website: N/A

My 2 cents: On this run I saw a pretty big deer on my way down to the canyon, we ran in parallel for about 50 feet, I am on the road and the deer on the slopes to my right. It was quite an experience. It is likely you will meet some "local" on this course, look for them!



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The author of this blog does neither represent nor warrants that the reviews in this blog are accurate or provide accurate representation of the prevailing conditions including but not limited to course, weather, surface condition or animals at the time you will choose to participate in Activities based on the reviewed Paths. The reviews were accurate strictly for the time at which they were explored and ran or walked by the author and should not be relied upon for planning or doing your Activities.

These are mountain, unpaved trails and paved road courses; some are away from medical services. The Paths have numerous risk factors which include, just to name a few out of many others, rattlesnakes, coyotes, mountain lions, ticks, poison oak, and other potentially dangerous and harmful animals, vegetation, fire hazards,  and other dangerous and harmful elements. Wearing sun block will protect your skin and should be taken into your consideration before exposing your skin to the sun.

If you choose to participate in Activities based on one, some or all of the reviewed Paths you assume all risks associated with your Activities, including varying and/or existing potentially harmful or hazardous weather conditions including but not limited to high heat and/or humidity, varying and/or existing conditions of the trails and roads, animals, poison oak, and traffic on the Paths including travel to and from the Paths, and including but not limited to trips, slides or falls of cliffs or steep slopes and contacts with other participants, all such risks being known and appreciated by you, and including all direct or indirect injuries or death that may be suffered before, during, or after an Activities.

It is highly recommended to perform the Activities as part of a group of multiple people. In addition it is highly recommended that you will carry essentials which include but are not limited to at least 64 Oz. of water, 4 energy bars, map of the area with a marked course, watch, GPS, cellular phone and a first-aid kit.

By reading parts or all of this blog and choosing to run, walk or physically follow any of the courses, trails or races reviewed you for yourself and anyone entitled to act on your behalf, unconditionally and with no reservations waive and release the author and owner of this blog, its agents and representatives, and all sponsors, their representatives and successors from all claims or liabilities of any kind arising directly or indirectly out of your participation in Activities based on the reviews in this blog.

Review and a course map of a 12 miles run in Central Park New York

5/6/2012 - Review and a course map of a run in Central Park New York (nixH)

This run was about 12.1 miles mostly on the paved road surrounding Central Park in New York. Weather was good, course was relatively flat, nixH on my hRank system!

More details and review of the course with a map are below.

Ranking: nixH, Weather conditions were good, small hills, water fountains are scattered around the course, no wind. 

Distance: 12.1 miles

Course: The run started at W72nd street's entrance to Central Park. generally speaking, running and cycling in the park is counter-clock-wise so I headed south and just followed the paved road. after the Harlem Hill I had the option to stay on the road or mix it up and jump over to the unpaved road that took me up to the reservoir and back down to w72nd, once I got back to the start..... I did it again!
Crowd: Recreational

The easy part:paved road, good weather, good company of fellow runners

The challenging part: Harlem hill anybody?

Price: N/A

Pacers: None

Timing:N/A

Qualifying: None

Official website: N/A

My 2 cents: One of my favorite runs....



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The author of this blog does neither represent nor warrants that the reviews in this blog are accurate or provide accurate representation of the prevailing conditions including but not limited to course, weather, surface condition or animals at the time you will choose to participate in Activities based on the reviewed Paths. The reviews were accurate strictly for the time at which they were explored and ran or walked by the author and should not be relied upon for planning or doing your Activities.

These are mountain, unpaved trails and paved road courses; some are away from medical services. The Paths have numerous risk factors which include, just to name a few out of many others, rattlesnakes, coyotes, mountain lions, ticks, poison oak, and other potentially dangerous and harmful animals, vegetation, fire hazards,  and other dangerous and harmful elements. Wearing sun block will protect your skin and should be taken into your consideration before exposing your skin to the sun.

If you choose to participate in Activities based on one, some or all of the reviewed Paths you assume all risks associated with your Activities, including varying and/or existing potentially harmful or hazardous weather conditions including but not limited to high heat and/or humidity, varying and/or existing conditions of the trails and roads, animals, poison oak, and traffic on the Paths including travel to and from the Paths, and including but not limited to trips, slides or falls of cliffs or steep slopes and contacts with other participants, all such risks being known and appreciated by you, and including all direct or indirect injuries or death that may be suffered before, during, or after an Activities.

It is highly recommended to perform the Activities as part of a group of multiple people. In addition it is highly recommended that you will carry essentials which include but are not limited to at least 64 Oz. of water, 4 energy bars, map of the area with a marked course, watch, GPS, cellular phone and a first-aid kit.

By reading parts or all of this blog and choosing to run, walk or physically follow any of the courses, trails or races reviewed you for yourself and anyone entitled to act on your behalf, unconditionally and with no reservations waive and release the author and owner of this blog, its agents and representatives, and all sponsors, their representatives and successors from all claims or liabilities of any kind arising directly or indirectly out of your participation in Activities based on the reviews in this blog.

10.5 Miles Trail Run Malibu Creek State Park, CA Review and Course Map

5/13/2012 - Review and a course map of a trail run in Malibu Creek State Park, CA (SingleH / H)

This trail run was 10.50 miles and is a great course to get back in shape before hitting the more challenging and hilly courses around SoCal. Weather was perfect, course was hilly, SingleH on my hRank system!

More details and review of the course with a map are below.

Ranking: SingleH / H. Weather conditions were great, hilly course but nothing too crazy given its a trail run.

Distance: 10.5 miles

Course: The run started at the intersection of Las Virgenes Rd and Mulholland Hwy. I ran east towards Malibu Lake and cut up to the ridge after about 1.5 mile then went down near Regan's ranch to the Paramount Ranch. I then went around Malibu Lake and back to Malibu Creek State Park and the starting point.
Crowd: Recreational

The easy part: Not too technical, not too hilly, good weather in the low 60's

The challenging part: The few hills I ran were steep

Price: N/A

Pacers: None

Timing:N/A

Qualifying: None

Official website: N/A

My 2 cents: Great course to get back in shape, pace yourself wisely in the first 4-5 miles, then you can fly the second half.



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The author of this blog does neither represent nor warrants that the reviews in this blog are accurate or provide accurate representation of the prevailing conditions including but not limited to course, weather, surface condition or animals at the time you will choose to participate in Activities based on the reviewed Paths. The reviews were accurate strictly for the time at which they were explored and ran or walked by the author and should not be relied upon for planning or doing your Activities.

These are mountain, unpaved trails and paved road courses; some are away from medical services. The Paths have numerous risk factors which include, just to name a few out of many others, rattlesnakes, coyotes, mountain lions, ticks, poison oak, and other potentially dangerous and harmful animals, vegetation, fire hazards,  and other dangerous and harmful elements. Wearing sun block will protect your skin and should be taken into your consideration before exposing your skin to the sun.

If you choose to participate in Activities based on one, some or all of the reviewed Paths you assume all risks associated with your Activities, including varying and/or existing potentially harmful or hazardous weather conditions including but not limited to high heat and/or humidity, varying and/or existing conditions of the trails and roads, animals, poison oak, and traffic on the Paths including travel to and from the Paths, and including but not limited to trips, slides or falls of cliffs or steep slopes and contacts with other participants, all such risks being known and appreciated by you, and including all direct or indirect injuries or death that may be suffered before, during, or after an Activities.

It is highly recommended to perform the Activities as part of a group of multiple people. In addition it is highly recommended that you will carry essentials which include but are not limited to at least 64 Oz. of water, 4 energy bars, map of the area with a marked course, watch, GPS, cellular phone and a first-aid kit.

By reading parts or all of this blog and choosing to run, walk or physically follow any of the courses, trails or races reviewed you for yourself and anyone entitled to act on your behalf, unconditionally and with no reservations waive and release the author and owner of this blog, its agents and representatives, and all sponsors, their representatives and successors from all claims or liabilities of any kind arising directly or indirectly out of your participation in Activities based on the reviews in this blog.