The Heel of Achilles
My favorite Greek Hero, Achilles’s only vulnerable spot was his heel by which his mother, Tethis, held him when she dipped him as as infant into the magical river Styx. Judging by everything that hurts my body these days, I feel that when it was mother’s turn to dip me in the Styx, she opted to have me dry cleaned.
Today was the first time ever that I put my gear on and talked myself out of a run. Some hero! Some heel!
Bluff 50k and Relay Registration
BLUFF and RELAY ENTRY FEES
The Bluff 50k - $45 before September 1, $55 before October 6
Goat and Gazelle Relay (per Team) - $65 before September 1, $75 before October 6
Registration is now closed
Note: There will NOT be any race day registrations.
Click here to view confirmed entries
Goat or Gazelle Relay
June 19, 2008 by Mr Bimble · Leave a Comment
Runners looking to experience a long distance trail race but who are not confident in being able to complete a full 50k may enter the Goat or Gazelle Relay. For the relay, teams of 2 runners will complete the Bluff course that has been divided into 3 sections. The Gazelle will run the first and last section, this route is generally less technical than the mid-section; while the Goat will cover the more ‘mountainous’ middle portion. Teams must nominate who will participate as the Goat or Gazelle at entry. Switching roles after the race has started will not be permitted. The cut off times stated for the individual race shall also apply to the relay. Read more
Bluff 50k Course Description
June 18, 2008 by Mr Bimble · Comments Off
Start at Guilford Lakes School sports field, loop the field once before crossing Maupus Road onto single trail in Timberlands. Follow white blaze heading north, then go yellow, to red then back onto white to a trailhead on route 80 and aid station 1
Cross route 80 (watch for traffic) and follow un-blazed trail that borders Guilford Sporting Association (GSA) property until it crosses Hart Road (this leads to the GSA shooting range, watch for traffic). Read more
Welcome to the new BS!
June 18, 2008 by Mr Bimble · Leave a Comment
Welcome to the new look BS web site, after three years it was time for a complete overhaul. The Bulletin Board has been built into the site to save you having to toggle back and forth. The picture gallery has a great new feel with a cool lightbox viewer and all the current images for 2008 have been copied into the gallery. The event calendar is bigger and easier to read, click on any date that contains an entry to see more information, plus linked to it is the Event Update page where messages from races can be posted. Read more
About the BS
June 17, 2008 by Mr Bimble · Leave a Comment
The Bimbler’s Sound has grown out of a group of runners who regularly meet to socialize, run and generally have fun. As more is known about the personalities who regularly run with us, a nickname is ‘developed’. The lucky ones get to choose their own - the others get what sticks!
Regular runs take place on Tuesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday mornings, plus Wednesday and Thursday evenings from a variety of locations. Details can also be found at the Bimblers Sound Bulletin Board. From these training outings, our runners have gone on to compete in events from 5k to 100 mile ultras! So if you are a beginner, seasoned competitor or someone who simply enjoys running in good company, you are welcome to join us any time.
For more information contact: thebs(at)mrbimble(dot)com
Toast
June 17, 2008 by Mr Bimble · Leave a Comment
Good morning Ellie!
Quenching wet bark, moss and leaves.
Carpets of blossoms.
Iggy
Branford Road Race
June 15, 2008 by Mr Bimble · Leave a Comment
Crawling from my slumbers around 6:30 this morning, the ominous sound of heavy rain suggested the 28th Branford Road Race was going to be a damp affair. Guthrie and I had no plans to run this year, instead Guth was going to offer post-race massage and I was going to watch. Read more
Livesaver Bottle
Here is a neat water filtration device called Liversaver Bottle, too big for running but would be useful for hiking trips where access to clean water supplies are limited.
LIFESAVER bottle is the world’s first all in one ultra filtration water bottle. It will remove bacteria, viruses, parasites, fungi and all other microbiological waterborne pathogens without using chemicals Read more
Woodland Rainfall
June 6, 2008 by Mr Bimble · Leave a Comment
Rain showers, rhythm,
heart, blood and altitude talk.
Quiet dark trail run.Iggy
