2015 Pikes Peak Ascent and Marathon
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Hoot
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2015 Pikes Peak Ascent and Marathon
The registration dates, fees, and new qualification rules for the 2015 PPA and PPM are now posted. Registration starts (and ends?) on 18 March. Fees have gone up to $150 per race. For those doubling it will be a hefty $350, but that includes a doubler jacket (sweet!). This year's 60th anniversary should bring some better than average race gear as it did for the 50th. Time to start training.
Re: 2015 Pikes Peak Ascent and Marathon
I've not done it, but I want to do the Ascent this year. I had been running alot until the Incline had reopened, now I'm just doing the Incline 2-3 times a week. Hopefully as the days get longer and it warms up a bit I'll start running again. Still have ~five months until GoG 10 Miler... 
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Bmolloy04
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Re: 2015 Pikes Peak Ascent and Marathon
Pikes Peak is a blast. I would highly recommend the whole triple crown, especially if you are already planning on the GoG 10 miler. You can see my race recap here from the triple crown last year. Just make sure your qualifications are straight before signing up. A lot of fun for sure, enjoy it!
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I'm also looking forward to the PPM this year. I did the Marathon last year, the Ascent the year prior. Lots of tired muscles, fatigue, and challenge.
After all that, a week later, yeah, it's fun!
For those who are looking to do these races for the first time: Miles and miles of flat running is not the best training for these. The up part is really just a miles long steep hike. I heard it described here once as "just a forced hike". This is so true. Hiking the incline often and without stopping will be the best training for the ascent, and if you are doing the marathon, then add running. Hiking the incline and running up to Barr and then back down is a 11-12 mile day and great training.
After all that, a week later, yeah, it's fun!
For those who are looking to do these races for the first time: Miles and miles of flat running is not the best training for these. The up part is really just a miles long steep hike. I heard it described here once as "just a forced hike". This is so true. Hiking the incline often and without stopping will be the best training for the ascent, and if you are doing the marathon, then add running. Hiking the incline and running up to Barr and then back down is a 11-12 mile day and great training.
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