SAVE THE DATE FOR ULTRA LADIES' WELCOME RUN FOR 2023!
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 4 - TRAIL RUN AND CLINIC TO FOLLOW!
Aside from her rock star looks, Catra Corbett is a standout in the running world on her accomplishments alone. Catra is the first American woman to run over one hundred miles or more on more than one hundred occasions and the first to run one hundred and two hundred miles in the Ohlone Wilderness, and she holds the fastest known double time for the 425-miles long John Muir Trail, completing it in twelve days, four hours, and fifty-seven minutes. And, unbelievably, she's also a former meth addict.
After two years of addiction, Catra is busted while selling, and a night in jail is enough to set her straight. She gives up drugs and moves back home with her mother, abandoning her friends, her boyfriend, and the lifestyle that she came to depend on. Her only clean friend pushes her to train for a 10K with him, and surprisingly, she likes it — and decides to run her first marathon after that. In Reborn on the Run, the reader keeps pace with Catra as she runs through difficult terrain and extreme weather, is stalked by animals in the wilderness, and nearly dies on a training run but continues on, smashing running records and becoming one of the world's best ultrarunners. Along the way she attempts suicide, loses loved ones, falls in love, has her heartbroken, meets lifelong friends including her running partner and dachshund TruMan, and finally faces the past that led to her addiction.
https://catracorbett.com/products/reborn-on-the-run
After two years of addiction, Catra is busted while selling, and a night in jail is enough to set her straight. She gives up drugs and moves back home with her mother, abandoning her friends, her boyfriend, and the lifestyle that she came to depend on. Her only clean friend pushes her to train for a 10K with him, and surprisingly, she likes it — and decides to run her first marathon after that. In Reborn on the Run, the reader keeps pace with Catra as she runs through difficult terrain and extreme weather, is stalked by animals in the wilderness, and nearly dies on a training run but continues on, smashing running records and becoming one of the world's best ultrarunners. Along the way she attempts suicide, loses loved ones, falls in love, has her heartbroken, meets lifelong friends including her running partner and dachshund TruMan, and finally faces the past that led to her addiction.
https://catracorbett.com/products/reborn-on-the-run
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ANNOUNCING OUR NEW PARTNERSHIP WITH CRISTAL'S SONIC LAB!
ANNOUNCING OUR NEW PARTNERSHIP WITH CRISTAL'S SONIC LAB!
ANNOUNCING ULTRA LADIES TEMPO RUNS FOR 2022
- One hour tempo run each month
- Ultra Ladies Clinic to follow at the picnic tables. Bring a snack to share. ULs will provide coffee.
- The tempo course is decomposed granite. Road running shoes are good here and suitable for tempo running.
- Please bring water, warm jacket, dress for the weather, dry shirt to change into after the run.
TIMELINE:
- 7:00AM - arrive
- 7:10 am - walk down to tempo course
- 7:15 am - 1-mile warm up (10-12 minutes)
- 7:30 am - instructions
- 7:40 am - tempo start
- 8:40 am - 1-mile cool down
- 9:00 am - clinic (approx. 15-minutes)
- 9:20 am - meet at the picnic tables for TrailGate Talk
LOCATION:
Sepulveda Basin Wildlife Reserve
6416 Woodley Avenue
Van Nuys
DIRECTIONS:
From the 405
Exit Burbank Blvd.
Go west on Burbank
Right on Woodley Ave.
Enter the park from the first driveway on your right and drive through the parking lot; turn right and drive down toward the archery field. Parking is on your left on the dirt.
Look for the WHITE VW ATLAS.
From the 101
Exit Balboa Blvd.
Go north on Balboa
Right on Burbank Blvd.
Left on Woodley Ave.
Enter the park from the first driveway on your right and drive through the parking lot; turn right and drive down toward the archery field. Parking is on your left on the dirt.
Look for the WHITE VW ATLAS.
From Victory Blvd.
Go South on Woodley Ave.
Enter the park from the last driveway on your left and drive through the parking lot; turn right and drive down toward the archery field. Parking is on your left on the dirt.
Look for the WHITE VW ATLAS.
2021
ULTRA LADIES LONG RUN
DATE: Saturday, July 27
LOCATION: BULLDOG COURSE
- Malibu Creek State Park
- 1925 Las Virgenes Road
PARKING:
- Park on the NW side of Las Virgenes Road (this is before Mulholland Hwy when you are driving from the 101).
- Look for the large sign that says SANTA MONICA MOUNTAINS.
- If coming from the 101, the sign will be on your RIGHT just before you come to the traffic light at Mulholland Hwy.
- Turn into the large parking area and PARK HEAD IN to make space for others. ~ Lock your vehicle and do not leave any items in plain sight.
AGENDA & RUN INFO:
- This is an out-and-back run for time.
- Bulldog/JJ Group runs for 6h00m.
- Rocky Peak Group runs for 4h00.
- 6:30 am - parking; sign-in; group photo; walk to park restrooms.
- 7:15 am - start running
- 9:15 am - arrive at Corral parking lot - continue down towards Tapia.
- 10:00 am - Turn-around time for Bulldog/JJ Group
- 9:00 am - Turn-around time for Rocky Peak Group
- Return to Corral parking lot and continue towards MCSP
- 11:15 pm - Rocky Peak runners off trail.
- 1:15 pm - Bulldog/JJ runners off trail.
TOILETS:
- Toilets are available at the start/finish in MCSP.
- Toilet at Tapia Park is located at the bottom of BBT on your right.
- If you need to "use the facilities", please go off trail and bury your waste; pack out your soiled tissues.
WATER/ELECTROLYTES/CALORIES:
- Everyone should carry 20oz of fluids for each hour on the run.
- Carry your own water, hydration drink and electrolytes.
- Plan to consume 100-150 cal/hour for Ladies and 150-200 cal/hour for men.
- Ta'Mara will have water & ice at Corral Cyn. You will pass through here twice.
,ARROWS: There will be NO ARROWS for this run; please stay with someone who knows the way.
SNACKS: Bring a snack and maybe a cool drink for after the run.
See you Saturday!
Nancy "Ultra Mama"
Jennifer Davis
Ta'Mara Aaron-Anderson
ULTRA LADIES LONG RUN
DATE: Saturday, July 13
LOCATION: BULLDOG COURSE
PARKING:
AGENDA & RUN INFO:
WATER/ELECTROLYTES/CALORIES:
FLOUR ARROWS: There will be NO ARROWS for this run; please stay with someone who knows the way.
SNACKS: Bring a snack and maybe a cool drink for after the run.
See you Saturday!
Nancy "Ultra Mama"
Jennifer Davis
Ta'Mara Aaron-Anderson
DATE: Saturday, July 13
LOCATION: BULLDOG COURSE
- Malibu Creek State Park
- 1925 Las Virgenes Road
PARKING:
- Park on the NW side of Las Virgenes Road (this is before Mulholland Hwy when you are driving from the 101).
- Look for the large sign that says SANTA MONICA MOUNTAINS.
- If coming from the 101, the sign will be on your RIGHT just before you come to the traffic light at Mulholland Hwy.
- Turn into the large parking area and PARK HEAD IN to make space for others. ~ Lock your vehicle and do not leave any items in plain sight.
AGENDA & RUN INFO:
- This is an out-and-back run for time.
- Bulldog/JJ Group runs for 6h00m.
- Rocky Peak Group runs for 4h00.
- 6:30 am - parking; sign-in; group photo; walk to park restrooms.
- 7:15 am - start running
- 9:15 am - arrive at Corral parking lot - continue down towards Tapia.
- 10:00 am - Turn-around time for Bulldog/JJ Group
- 9:00 am - Turn-around time for Rocky Peak Group
- Return to Corral parking lot and continue towards MCSP
- 11:15 pm - Rocky Peak runners off trail.
- 1:15 pm - Bulldog/JJ runners off trail.
- Toilets are available at the start/finish in MCSP.
- Toilet at Tapia Park is located at the bottom of BBT on your right.
- If you need to "use the facilities", please go off trail and bury your waste; pack out your soiled tissues.
WATER/ELECTROLYTES/CALORIES:
- Everyone should carry 20oz of fluids for each hour on the run.
- Carry your own hydration drink and electrolytes.
- Plan to consume 100-150 cal/hour for Ladies and 150-200 cal/hour for men.
- Nancy will have water & ice at Corral Cyn. You will pass through here twice.
FLOUR ARROWS: There will be NO ARROWS for this run; please stay with someone who knows the way.
SNACKS: Bring a snack and maybe a cool drink for after the run.
See you Saturday!
Nancy "Ultra Mama"
Jennifer Davis
Ta'Mara Aaron-Anderson
TEMPO RUN - SATURDAY, JULY 6
*Bulldog & Javalina Group = 7 miles with 5-mile tempo.
*Rocky Peak Group = 6 miles with 4-mile tempo.
*Ultra Ladies Clinic and Trailgate picnic to follow.
TIMELINE:
7:00AM - arrive and park
7:10 am - walk down to tempo course
7:15 am - 1-mile warm up
7:30 am - instructions
7:35 am - Tempo Start
8:25 am - 1-mile cool down
8:40 am - walk back to cars/picnic tables
8:50 am - clinic (about 30-minutes)
The tempo course is decomposed granite. Road running shoes are good here and suitable for tempo running.
Please bring water, warm jacket, dress for the weather, dry shirt to change into and a snack to share.
LOCATION:
Sepulveda Basin Wildlife Reserve
6100 Woodley Avenue
Van Nuys
Enter the park and follow signs to the Cricket Fields and park on your left just past the Cricket Fields
DIRECTIONS:
From the 405
Exit Burbank Blvd.
Go west on Burbank
Right on Woodley Ave.
From the 101
Exit Balboa Blvd.
Go north on Balboa
Right on Burbank Blvd.
Left on Woodley Ave.
*Bulldog & Javalina Group = 7 miles with 5-mile tempo.
*Rocky Peak Group = 6 miles with 4-mile tempo.
*Ultra Ladies Clinic and Trailgate picnic to follow.
TIMELINE:
7:00AM - arrive and park
7:10 am - walk down to tempo course
7:15 am - 1-mile warm up
7:30 am - instructions
7:35 am - Tempo Start
8:25 am - 1-mile cool down
8:40 am - walk back to cars/picnic tables
8:50 am - clinic (about 30-minutes)
The tempo course is decomposed granite. Road running shoes are good here and suitable for tempo running.
Please bring water, warm jacket, dress for the weather, dry shirt to change into and a snack to share.
LOCATION:
Sepulveda Basin Wildlife Reserve
6100 Woodley Avenue
Van Nuys
Enter the park and follow signs to the Cricket Fields and park on your left just past the Cricket Fields
DIRECTIONS:
From the 405
Exit Burbank Blvd.
Go west on Burbank
Right on Woodley Ave.
From the 101
Exit Balboa Blvd.
Go north on Balboa
Right on Burbank Blvd.
Left on Woodley Ave.
ULTRA LADIES RUN - SATURDAY, JUNE 15
After the run we will have one of Ultra Mama's Famous Feet Clinics! The Bulldog/JJ group will start a little earlier and the Rocky Peak group will start a little later so we can all meet at Tamara's house for the pot-luck and clinic. Clinic will be approx. 2-hours long and will give you an opportunity to learn to tape your own feet!
RUN LOCATION: Meet at Ta'Mara's house
4502 Santa Lucia Dr. Woodland Hills Ca 91364
: From the 101 -- Exit at Topanga Canyon and go West
-- LEFT on Mulholland Drive
-- Left on Canoga Drive
-- This is residential; please OBSERVE QUIET in the a.m.
Temperatures are expected to cool down for the weekend but please check the report and prepare accordingly.
Also remember to put our mobile numbers
in your phones in case you need to reach
us during your run. Calls are hit-and-miss but text usually works.
Ta'Mara - 818-469-9363
Nancy - 575-756-4217
Jennifer - 818-294-0075
BULLDOG/JAVALINA TRAINING INFO
AGENDA: 5hr run
6:00 am — Arrive, saddle up and SIGN IN
6:15 am — Run start
8:35 am — Hard turn around time
11:15 am — All runners back from trail -- SIGN OUT
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ROCKY PEAK TRAINING INFO
AGENDA: 3hr run
7:30 am — Arrive, saddle up and SIGN IN
7:45 am — Trail talk and Group Photo
8:00 am — Run start
9:20 am — Hard turn around time
11:00 am — All runners back from trail — SIGN OUT
RUN DIRECTIONS FOR BOTH GROUPS (print and carry):
Head East on Mulholland Dr. to San Vicente fire gate (mile 7)-- Right turn and take the paved driveway up to the Nike Park (Water/Toilets) -- Continue through the park and exit at the chain link fence onto the fire road.
-- Take the fire road all the way toward Westridge
*turn-around at 8:35 am.
RETURN THE SAME WAY
Take Westridge fire road up to the Nike Park (Water/Toilets)-- Leave the Nike Park down the paved driveway -- Left turn on Mulholland and go through the San Vicente fire gate -- Continue along Mulholland fire road to Michelangelo
*Please fill your water when you leave Nike; it is 7 miles back to the trail head.
After the run we will have one of Ultra Mama's Famous Feet Clinics! The Bulldog/JJ group will start a little earlier and the Rocky Peak group will start a little later so we can all meet at Tamara's house for the pot-luck and clinic. Clinic will be approx. 2-hours long and will give you an opportunity to learn to tape your own feet!
RUN LOCATION: Meet at Ta'Mara's house
4502 Santa Lucia Dr. Woodland Hills Ca 91364
: From the 101 -- Exit at Topanga Canyon and go West
-- LEFT on Mulholland Drive
-- Left on Canoga Drive
-- This is residential; please OBSERVE QUIET in the a.m.
Temperatures are expected to cool down for the weekend but please check the report and prepare accordingly.
Also remember to put our mobile numbers
in your phones in case you need to reach
us during your run. Calls are hit-and-miss but text usually works.
Ta'Mara - 818-469-9363
Nancy - 575-756-4217
Jennifer - 818-294-0075
BULLDOG/JAVALINA TRAINING INFO
AGENDA: 5hr run
6:00 am — Arrive, saddle up and SIGN IN
6:15 am — Run start
8:35 am — Hard turn around time
11:15 am — All runners back from trail -- SIGN OUT
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ROCKY PEAK TRAINING INFO
AGENDA: 3hr run
7:30 am — Arrive, saddle up and SIGN IN
7:45 am — Trail talk and Group Photo
8:00 am — Run start
9:20 am — Hard turn around time
11:00 am — All runners back from trail — SIGN OUT
RUN DIRECTIONS FOR BOTH GROUPS (print and carry):
Head East on Mulholland Dr. to San Vicente fire gate (mile 7)-- Right turn and take the paved driveway up to the Nike Park (Water/Toilets) -- Continue through the park and exit at the chain link fence onto the fire road.
-- Take the fire road all the way toward Westridge
*turn-around at 8:35 am.
RETURN THE SAME WAY
Take Westridge fire road up to the Nike Park (Water/Toilets)-- Leave the Nike Park down the paved driveway -- Left turn on Mulholland and go through the San Vicente fire gate -- Continue along Mulholland fire road to Michelangelo
*Please fill your water when you leave Nike; it is 7 miles back to the trail head.
Saturday, June 1
Run With The Ultra Ladies at our Allcomers Run!
Calling all Ladies, you are invited to join us for an Ultra Ladies Allcomers Run on Saturday, June 1. This is the first run for a new group who are training to run Rocky Peak 50k/30k on October 19.
Everyone is welcome to attend this run - we welcome all levels from beginner trail runners to elite ultra marathon runners!
This will be a 2.5 hour trail run followed by a trailgate potluck and a coaching clinic by Ultra Mama Nancy Shura-Dervin!
AGENDA
7:00 am — Arrive, saddle up and SIGN IN
7:15 am — Trail talk (please sign in before the trail talk)
7:30 am — Run start
8:40 am — Mandatory turn-around time for Rocky Peak Group
10:00 am — Rocky Peak Group off trail — SIGN OFF
11:00 am — Trail Gate Potluck - bring something to share
RUN LOCATION
Marvin Braude aka Top of Reseda
3600 Reseda Blvd, Tarzana, 91356
Exit the 101 Fwy at Reseda Blvd in Reseda. Turn South/west and go all the way up the hill. Continue through the gate into Marvin Braude Mulholland Gateway Park.
Be aware that speeds and stop signs are monitored by police.
NOTE: There is a photo enforced 2-way STOP SIGN above the yellow line on Reseda Blvd after you enter the park.
DRIVING MAP
PARKING
Park below the YELLOW LINE across Reseda Blvd. and remember to lock your vehicle and DO NOT LEAVE ANY ITEMS INSIDE YOUR VEHICLE that would attract Smash & Dashers.
MEETING LOCATION
We will meet at the YELLOW LINE
Sign in on the clipboard
Please do not remove the sign-in sheet from the car.
HARD TURN-AROUND TIME
Please observe the hard turn around time to allow ample time for the return (you will need it).
WATER
Available at mile 5.3-ish, mile 6.4-ish and again at both locations on the way back.
TOILETS
Flushing toilets at mile 5.3-ish and 6.4-ish and again at both locations on the way back. Porta toilet at mile 2.8-ish and again on the way back.
SIGN IN SHEET
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This is an out-and-back run on hilly, graded fire roads with a few miles of beautiful single track trail thrown in. Ultra Ladies always run for “time on your feet” so please don’t worry if you don’t worry about mileage; it will take care of itself.
RUN MAP
TURN-BY-TURN DIRECTIONS FOR THE WAY OUT ONLY. YOU WILL RETURN THE SAME WAY.
1-Start Reseda fire road cul-d-sac
2-RIGHT turn on the Spur Trail (just after the cul-d-sac) and continue to Mulholland fire road -- mile 0.28
3-RIGHT turn on Mulholland fire road and continue to Fire Gate #30 -- mile 0.53
4-LEFT turn at Fire Gate #30 -- mile 0.68
5-Continue to Hub Junction -- mile 2.76 (porta toilet)
6-RIGHT turn on Eagle Springs fire road and continue to Eagle Junction -- mile 4.16
7-CROSS STRAIGHT over Eagle Springs fire road and take MUSCH TRAIL down to Musch Camp – mile 5.28 (there is a water tap on the right side of the trail before the asphalt service road and flushing toilets on your left).
8-CROSS STRAIGHT over the asphalt service road and take Musch Trail to the Trippett Ranch Service Road -- mile 6.21.
*9-TURN LEFT and take the paved road into Trippett Ranch Visitor Center. -- mile 6.33 (water and flushing toilets here).
10-EXIT Trippett Ranch through the parking lot and take Trippett Ranch Fire Rd to East Topanga Fire Rd (bear right at mile 6.39 and bear left at 6.47).
11-RIGHT TURN on East Topanga Fire Rd -- mile 6.6.
12-CONTINUE on East Topanga Fire Rd until your designated turn-around time.
TURN AROUND AND FOLLOW THE SAME ARROWS BACK TO THE CARS.
ADDITIONAL NOTES
Run With The Ultra Ladies at our Allcomers Run!
Calling all Ladies, you are invited to join us for an Ultra Ladies Allcomers Run on Saturday, June 1. This is the first run for a new group who are training to run Rocky Peak 50k/30k on October 19.
Everyone is welcome to attend this run - we welcome all levels from beginner trail runners to elite ultra marathon runners!
This will be a 2.5 hour trail run followed by a trailgate potluck and a coaching clinic by Ultra Mama Nancy Shura-Dervin!
AGENDA
7:00 am — Arrive, saddle up and SIGN IN
7:15 am — Trail talk (please sign in before the trail talk)
7:30 am — Run start
8:40 am — Mandatory turn-around time for Rocky Peak Group
10:00 am — Rocky Peak Group off trail — SIGN OFF
11:00 am — Trail Gate Potluck - bring something to share
RUN LOCATION
Marvin Braude aka Top of Reseda
3600 Reseda Blvd, Tarzana, 91356
Exit the 101 Fwy at Reseda Blvd in Reseda. Turn South/west and go all the way up the hill. Continue through the gate into Marvin Braude Mulholland Gateway Park.
Be aware that speeds and stop signs are monitored by police.
NOTE: There is a photo enforced 2-way STOP SIGN above the yellow line on Reseda Blvd after you enter the park.
DRIVING MAP
PARKING
Park below the YELLOW LINE across Reseda Blvd. and remember to lock your vehicle and DO NOT LEAVE ANY ITEMS INSIDE YOUR VEHICLE that would attract Smash & Dashers.
MEETING LOCATION
We will meet at the YELLOW LINE
Sign in on the clipboard
Please do not remove the sign-in sheet from the car.
HARD TURN-AROUND TIME
Please observe the hard turn around time to allow ample time for the return (you will need it).
WATER
Available at mile 5.3-ish, mile 6.4-ish and again at both locations on the way back.
TOILETS
Flushing toilets at mile 5.3-ish and 6.4-ish and again at both locations on the way back. Porta toilet at mile 2.8-ish and again on the way back.
SIGN IN SHEET
- The Ultra Ladies sign in sheet is on a clipboard on Nancy's black F-150 pickup truck. It will be parked near the yellow line in the street.
- Please "PRINT" your name legibly.
- Please give the license plate number of the vehicle you rode in. This will help to determine who might still be out on the course versus who turned back early and drove home. You might need take a photo of the license plate if you don’t remember it because we ask you not to remove the clipboard from the vehicle.
Please put a check mark by your name on the sheet when you return from your run. - Failure to provide legible information on the sign in sheet may necessitate search & rescue being called, at your expense.
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This is an out-and-back run on hilly, graded fire roads with a few miles of beautiful single track trail thrown in. Ultra Ladies always run for “time on your feet” so please don’t worry if you don’t worry about mileage; it will take care of itself.
RUN MAP
TURN-BY-TURN DIRECTIONS FOR THE WAY OUT ONLY. YOU WILL RETURN THE SAME WAY.
1-Start Reseda fire road cul-d-sac
2-RIGHT turn on the Spur Trail (just after the cul-d-sac) and continue to Mulholland fire road -- mile 0.28
3-RIGHT turn on Mulholland fire road and continue to Fire Gate #30 -- mile 0.53
4-LEFT turn at Fire Gate #30 -- mile 0.68
5-Continue to Hub Junction -- mile 2.76 (porta toilet)
6-RIGHT turn on Eagle Springs fire road and continue to Eagle Junction -- mile 4.16
7-CROSS STRAIGHT over Eagle Springs fire road and take MUSCH TRAIL down to Musch Camp – mile 5.28 (there is a water tap on the right side of the trail before the asphalt service road and flushing toilets on your left).
8-CROSS STRAIGHT over the asphalt service road and take Musch Trail to the Trippett Ranch Service Road -- mile 6.21.
*9-TURN LEFT and take the paved road into Trippett Ranch Visitor Center. -- mile 6.33 (water and flushing toilets here).
10-EXIT Trippett Ranch through the parking lot and take Trippett Ranch Fire Rd to East Topanga Fire Rd (bear right at mile 6.39 and bear left at 6.47).
11-RIGHT TURN on East Topanga Fire Rd -- mile 6.6.
12-CONTINUE on East Topanga Fire Rd until your designated turn-around time.
TURN AROUND AND FOLLOW THE SAME ARROWS BACK TO THE CARS.
ADDITIONAL NOTES
- Please take a photo of your vehicle license plate so you can enter it on the sign-in sheet.
- Please check the weather and dress accordingly.
- Please carry enough fluid to allow you to consume +/- 20oz per hour between water stops. Please get used to carrying two 20oz bottles or an equivalent hydration pack. No small bottles please!
- Trails will be marked with flour arrows (see photo below) but you could still get off trail. The same arrows will be used for both directions. Sometimes runners miss arrows because they are talking and not paying attention. Occasionally hikers scuff out the arrows and other running clubs may mark their own arrows which can be confusing.
- Pay attention to landmarks to avoid getting lost! If you think you are off trail, turn around and backtrack to the last arrow you saw and continue from there.
- Trail shoes are not required but if you plan to join the group, they will benefit you. Please speak to one of the coaches for recommendations.
- Pacing: Always run at your own pace, following the arrows. You are not expected to "keep up". Most of these runs will be "out-and-back" so you are encouraged to go as slow as you need to go on the way "out" to insure that you have the energy to come back a little faster.
- Ultra pace is "walk the up hills; alternate running with walking on the flats and run all the down hills".
- If you leave the trail for any reason, please drop your belt or pack on the trail to mark where you left the trail. Also please remember to "leave only footprints"; pack everything out.
- Everyone runs for "time on their feet". A hard turn-around time will be established for each group and everyone is expected to turn around at the prescribed time and head back to the cars. This means that everyone completes the same amount of “time on their feet" regardless of mileage.
- Don’t forget to bring a recovery drink/snack to share while we wait for everyone to return.
MONDAY - MAY 27, 2019 - VALLEY CREST COURSE PREVIEW RUN
8:00 am
Mulholland Gateway Park
3600 Reseda Boulevard
Tarzana, CA 91356
Note: Photo enforced STOP SIGN inside the park.
8:00 am
Mulholland Gateway Park
3600 Reseda Boulevard
Tarzana, CA 91356
Note: Photo enforced STOP SIGN inside the park.
- We will park below the YELLOW LINE in the street.
- Meet at the yellow line for directions.
- Please carry enough fluids for your entire run.
- Toilets are at the trailhead
- Please don't leave bags or items visible in your car.
Reminder, there is NO GROUP RUN on Saturday, May 25.
The next scheduled runs are as follows:
June 1 - Top of Reseda - Bulldog and JJ group runs 4h30m
June 1 - Top of Reseda - Rocky Peak group runs 2h30m
June 8 - Tempo - 4 miles for Bulldog and JJ groups
June 8 - Tempo - 3 miles for Rocky Peak group
June 9 - Valley Crest Half Marathon
June 15 - TBA - Bulldog and JJ groups run 5h00m
June 15 - TBA - Rocky Peak group runs 3h00m
June 22 - OFF
June 29 - Griffith Park - Bulldog and JJ Groups run the 6-hour
June 29 - Griffith Park - Rocky Peak group trains for 3h30m
July 6 - Tempo - 5 miles for Bulldog and JJ groups
July 6 - Tempo - 4 miles for Rocky Peak group
Happy Trails,
Ultra Mama
The next scheduled runs are as follows:
June 1 - Top of Reseda - Bulldog and JJ group runs 4h30m
June 1 - Top of Reseda - Rocky Peak group runs 2h30m
June 8 - Tempo - 4 miles for Bulldog and JJ groups
June 8 - Tempo - 3 miles for Rocky Peak group
June 9 - Valley Crest Half Marathon
June 15 - TBA - Bulldog and JJ groups run 5h00m
June 15 - TBA - Rocky Peak group runs 3h00m
June 22 - OFF
June 29 - Griffith Park - Bulldog and JJ Groups run the 6-hour
June 29 - Griffith Park - Rocky Peak group trains for 3h30m
July 6 - Tempo - 5 miles for Bulldog and JJ groups
July 6 - Tempo - 4 miles for Rocky Peak group
Happy Trails,
Ultra Mama
ULTRA LADIES RUN - SATURDAY - MAY 18
Run on the Bulldog Race Course
We have two options for the run on Saturday morning.
OPTION #1 - Register for the Xterra Malibu Creek 22k Trail Run
OPTION #2 - Run the Bulldog loop without entering the race
Here is more information on each option.
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OPTION #1
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Option #1 is to pay to run with the Xterra 22K race.
Pre-Register Online to run the race - if you are a 2019 Member of Ultra Ladies, please contact Nancy for a discount code <[email protected]>.
Here is the online registration link:
XTERRA MALIBU CREEK
Race Participants will receive:
Bib pick up is held at the race site race morning. Race day registration and bib number pick up begins at 6:30 a.m. YOU MUST BRING PROOF OF REGISTRATION TO PICK UP YOUR BIB. This includes: registration email, credit card statement or email confirmation from Generic Events. No Exceptions! Before the Race – Confirm you Registration and find your Bib# (makes it faster on event morning).
RACE DAY SCHEDULE:
6:30 a.m. - 8:45 a.m. Bib pickup - Race day registration
7:30 a.m. - XTERRA Malibu Creek - 22k Start
The race will provide three (3) water stations on the course but you should also plan to carry fluids between stations.
LOCATION:
Malibu Creek State Park
1925 Las Virgenes Road, Calabasas 91302
PARKING:
~ Outside Parking is available on the NW side of Las Virgenes Road (this is before Mulholland Hwy when you are driving from the 101).
~ Look for the large sign that says SANTA MONICA MOUNTAINS
~ If coming from the 101, the sign will be on your RIGHT just before you come to the traffic light at Mulholland Hwy.
~ Turn into the large parking area and PARK HEAD IN to make space for others. Secure your vehicle and do not leave bags in sight.
~ From this location it is a short walk into the park.
-OR- You may park inside Malibu Creek State Park but will pay a parking fee of $12.00.
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OPTION #2
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Option #2 is to run the Bulldog loop without registering for the race. The park is open to the public on race day so if you decide not to sign up for the race, you may run on your own and follow the race arrows and ribbons but we ask that you do not take supplies from the aid station (see ** below).
LOCATION:
Malibu Creek State Park
1925 Las Virgenes Road, Calabasas 91302
PARKING:
~ Outside Parking is available on the NW side of Las Virgenes Road (this is before Mulholland Hwy when you are driving from the 101).
~ Look for the large sign that says SANTA MONICA MOUNTAINS
~ If coming from the 101, the sign will be on your RIGHT just before you come to the traffic light at Mulholland Hwy.
~ Turn into the large parking area and PARK HEAD IN to make space for others. Secure your vehicle and do not leave bags in sight.
~ From this location it is a short walk into the park.
SCHEDULE:
6:30 am - parking; group photo (There is no sign-in sheet for this run)
6:45 am - walk into the park to use restrooms
7:00 am - begin your run (follow trail markings provided by the race. We would like non-race participants to begin their run about 30-minutes before the race star
**If running on your own, please carry enough fluid, calories and electrolytes for 7-hilly miles. Ultra Mama Nancy will meet you at Corral Canyon Aid Station and she will bring ice, water, Tailwind and sweet and salty snacks for you. From there it is another 7.5 miles down into Malibu Creek State Park. Once you finish your run we encourage you to come the finish line and greet our friends who ran the race.
TOILETS:
~ Real toilets are available inside MCSP at the start/finish.
~ Porta toilets will be at Corral Canyon aid station.
~ Real toilet in Tapia Park on the dry side; look to your right when you come down from the Backbone Trail (water in the sink is safe to drink).
~ Toilets at Tapia Park are in the picnic area after you cross the creek, come up into the parking area. Toilets are located on your right after you pass through the fire gate.
~ If you need to "use the facilities", please go off trail and bury your waste; pack out your soiled tissues.
Happy trails and see you Saturday!
Run on the Bulldog Race Course
We have two options for the run on Saturday morning.
OPTION #1 - Register for the Xterra Malibu Creek 22k Trail Run
OPTION #2 - Run the Bulldog loop without entering the race
Here is more information on each option.
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OPTION #1
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Option #1 is to pay to run with the Xterra 22K race.
Pre-Register Online to run the race - if you are a 2019 Member of Ultra Ladies, please contact Nancy for a discount code <[email protected]>.
Here is the online registration link:
XTERRA MALIBU CREEK
Race Participants will receive:
- Soft cotton race t-shirt – subject to availability for race day registrations
- Finisher medal
- Coffee and breakfast – post race
- One cold brew – post race (over 21)
Bib pick up is held at the race site race morning. Race day registration and bib number pick up begins at 6:30 a.m. YOU MUST BRING PROOF OF REGISTRATION TO PICK UP YOUR BIB. This includes: registration email, credit card statement or email confirmation from Generic Events. No Exceptions! Before the Race – Confirm you Registration and find your Bib# (makes it faster on event morning).
RACE DAY SCHEDULE:
6:30 a.m. - 8:45 a.m. Bib pickup - Race day registration
7:30 a.m. - XTERRA Malibu Creek - 22k Start
The race will provide three (3) water stations on the course but you should also plan to carry fluids between stations.
LOCATION:
Malibu Creek State Park
1925 Las Virgenes Road, Calabasas 91302
PARKING:
~ Outside Parking is available on the NW side of Las Virgenes Road (this is before Mulholland Hwy when you are driving from the 101).
~ Look for the large sign that says SANTA MONICA MOUNTAINS
~ If coming from the 101, the sign will be on your RIGHT just before you come to the traffic light at Mulholland Hwy.
~ Turn into the large parking area and PARK HEAD IN to make space for others. Secure your vehicle and do not leave bags in sight.
~ From this location it is a short walk into the park.
-OR- You may park inside Malibu Creek State Park but will pay a parking fee of $12.00.
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OPTION #2
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Option #2 is to run the Bulldog loop without registering for the race. The park is open to the public on race day so if you decide not to sign up for the race, you may run on your own and follow the race arrows and ribbons but we ask that you do not take supplies from the aid station (see ** below).
LOCATION:
Malibu Creek State Park
1925 Las Virgenes Road, Calabasas 91302
PARKING:
~ Outside Parking is available on the NW side of Las Virgenes Road (this is before Mulholland Hwy when you are driving from the 101).
~ Look for the large sign that says SANTA MONICA MOUNTAINS
~ If coming from the 101, the sign will be on your RIGHT just before you come to the traffic light at Mulholland Hwy.
~ Turn into the large parking area and PARK HEAD IN to make space for others. Secure your vehicle and do not leave bags in sight.
~ From this location it is a short walk into the park.
SCHEDULE:
6:30 am - parking; group photo (There is no sign-in sheet for this run)
6:45 am - walk into the park to use restrooms
7:00 am - begin your run (follow trail markings provided by the race. We would like non-race participants to begin their run about 30-minutes before the race star
**If running on your own, please carry enough fluid, calories and electrolytes for 7-hilly miles. Ultra Mama Nancy will meet you at Corral Canyon Aid Station and she will bring ice, water, Tailwind and sweet and salty snacks for you. From there it is another 7.5 miles down into Malibu Creek State Park. Once you finish your run we encourage you to come the finish line and greet our friends who ran the race.
TOILETS:
~ Real toilets are available inside MCSP at the start/finish.
~ Porta toilets will be at Corral Canyon aid station.
~ Real toilet in Tapia Park on the dry side; look to your right when you come down from the Backbone Trail (water in the sink is safe to drink).
~ Toilets at Tapia Park are in the picnic area after you cross the creek, come up into the parking area. Toilets are located on your right after you pass through the fire gate.
~ If you need to "use the facilities", please go off trail and bury your waste; pack out your soiled tissues.
Happy trails and see you Saturday!
ULTRA LADIES RUN FOR SATURDAY, MAY 11
5 miles with 3-mile tempo.
Ultra Ladies Clinic and Trailgate picnic to follow.
TIMELINE:
7:00AM - arrive
7:10 am - walk down to tempo course
7:15 am - 1-mile warm up
7:35 am - instructions
7:45 am - 3-mile tempo
8:15 am - 1-mile cool down
8:30 am - walk back to cars/picnic tables
8:45 am - clinic (about 30-minutes)
The tempo course is decomposed granite. Road running shoes are good here and suitable for tempo running.
Please bring water, warm jacket, dress for the weather, dry shirt to change into and a snack to share.
LOCATION:
Sepulveda Basin Wildlife Reserve
6416 Woodley Avenue
Van Nuys
DIRECTIONS:
From the 405
Exit Burbank Blvd.
Go west on Burbank
Right on Woodley Ave.
Enter the park on your right and drive down to parking (P)
From the 101
Exit Balboa Blvd.
Go north on Balboa
Right on Burbank Blvd.
Left on Woodley Ave.
Enter the park on your right and drive down to parking (P)
Enter from Woodley Ave and drive straight to the parking. I will arrive early so look for the grey Honda Element.
TEMPO MAP:
5 miles with 3-mile tempo.
Ultra Ladies Clinic and Trailgate picnic to follow.
TIMELINE:
7:00AM - arrive
7:10 am - walk down to tempo course
7:15 am - 1-mile warm up
7:35 am - instructions
7:45 am - 3-mile tempo
8:15 am - 1-mile cool down
8:30 am - walk back to cars/picnic tables
8:45 am - clinic (about 30-minutes)
The tempo course is decomposed granite. Road running shoes are good here and suitable for tempo running.
Please bring water, warm jacket, dress for the weather, dry shirt to change into and a snack to share.
LOCATION:
Sepulveda Basin Wildlife Reserve
6416 Woodley Avenue
Van Nuys
DIRECTIONS:
From the 405
Exit Burbank Blvd.
Go west on Burbank
Right on Woodley Ave.
Enter the park on your right and drive down to parking (P)
From the 101
Exit Balboa Blvd.
Go north on Balboa
Right on Burbank Blvd.
Left on Woodley Ave.
Enter the park on your right and drive down to parking (P)
Enter from Woodley Ave and drive straight to the parking. I will arrive early so look for the grey Honda Element.
TEMPO MAP:
ULTRA LADIES RUN FOR SATURDAY, MAY 4
AGENDA:
RUN LOCATION: Marvin Braude aka Top of Reseda
PARKING:
Park below the yellow line. Remember to lock your vehicle and DO NOT LEAVE ANY ITEMS IN PLAIN VIEW that would attract Smash & Dashers.
MEETING LOCATION:
MAXIMUM RUNNING TIME: 3h30m
Please observe the hard turn around at 9:10 to allow ample time for the return (you will need it).
WATER: Available at mile 5.3-ish, mile 6.4-ish and again at both locations on the return trip.
TOILETS: Portas at mile 2.8; flushing at mile 6.4-ish and again at both locations on the return trip.
SIGN IN SHEET:
COURSE DESCRIPTION: This is an out-and-back run on hilly, graded fire roads with a few miles of beautiful single track trail thrown in. Ultra Ladies always run for “time on your feet” so please don’t worry about mileage; it will take care of itself.
POISON OAK: Please be aware of poison oak on either side of the trail between miles 4.5 and 6 and the same section on the return trip. Below are some suggestions for preventing and treating poison oak; worth your read. I've always done well by using my water to wet down any areas of my body that have been directly exposed.
The 8 Best Poison Ivy and Poison Oak Prevention Products of 2019
RATTLESNAKE ENCOUNTERS: It's rattlesnake weather so you may
possibly come across these beauties. On cool days they are often found in full sun keeping warm. On very hot days they are more often in the shade, under rocks but may come out in the morning or evenings when the intense sun has passed. If you see a snake stretched out like a water hose, they are not in "bite mode" unless you inadvertently step on one. I have gone around the tail end of dozens of snakes in this position. Often a couple of squirts from your water hose on the tail of the snake is enough to cause them to gently slither off the trail. If the snake is coiled and especially if the head of the snake is off the ground, they are locked and loaded for a strike. I would avoid going within 10 feet of a snake in this posture. The majority of snake bites are caused by humans aggravating the snake by using sticks to poke at it. They don't wanna bite humans because you are not a food source for them and they need to keep their venum for something small enough to eat.
RUN MAP:
TURN-BY-TURN DIRECTIONS FOR THE WAY OUT ONLY:
1-Start Reseda fire road cul-d-sac
2-RIGHT turn on the Spur Trail (just after the cul-d-sac) and continue to Mulholland fire road -- mile 0.28
3-RIGHT turn on Mulholland fire road and continue to Fire Gate #30 -- mile 0.53
4-LEFT turn at Fire Gate #30 -- mile 0.68
5-Continue to Hub Junction -- mile 2.76
6-RIGHT turn on Eagle Springs fire road and continue to Eagle Junction -- mile 4.16
7-CROSS STRAIGHT over Eagle Springs fire road and take MUSCH TRAIL down to Musch Camp – mile 5.28 (there is a water tap on the right side of the trail before the asphalt service road).
8-CROSS STRAIGHT over the asphalt service road and take Musch Trail to the Trippett Ranch Service Road -- mile 6.21.
*9-TURN LEFT and take the paved road into Trippett Ranch Visitor Center. -- mile 6.33 (water and flushing toilets here).
10-EXIT through the parking lot and take Trippett Ranch Fire Rd to East Topanga Fire Rd (bear right at mile 6.39 and bear left at 6.47).
11-RIGHT TURN on East Topanga Fire Rd -- mile 6.6.
12-CONTINUE on East Topanga Fire Rd until turn-around time at 9:10am
RETURN THE SAME WAY
ADDITIONAL NOTES:
We encourage everyone to put our mobile numbers in your phones in case you need to reach us during your run. Calls are hit-and-miss but texting usually works.
UPCOMING DATES:
Nancy Shura-Dervin - 575-756-4217
Jennifer Davis - 818-294-0075
TaMara Aarin - 818-469-9363
AGENDA:
- 7:00 am — Arrive, saddle up and SIGN IN
- 7:15 am — Trail talk (please sign in before the trail talk)
- 7:30 am — Run start
- 9:10 am — Mandatory turn-around time
- 11:00 am — All runners back from trail — SIGN OUT
- 11:00 am — Trail Gate Potluck - bring something to share
RUN LOCATION: Marvin Braude aka Top of Reseda
- 3600 Reseda Blvd, Tarzana, 91356
- Exit the 101 Fwy at Reseda Blvd in Reseda. Turn South/west and go all the way up the hill. Continue through the gate into Marvin Braude Mulholland Gateway Park.
- Be aware that speeds and stop signs are monitored by police.
- NOTE: There is a photo enforced 2-way STOP SIGN above the yellow line on Reseda Blvd after you enter the park.
- DRIVING MAP
PARKING:
Park below the yellow line. Remember to lock your vehicle and DO NOT LEAVE ANY ITEMS IN PLAIN VIEW that would attract Smash & Dashers.
MEETING LOCATION:
- Meet at the YELLOW LINE
- Sign in on the clipboard
- Please do not remove the sign-in sheet from the car.
MAXIMUM RUNNING TIME: 3h30m
Please observe the hard turn around at 9:10 to allow ample time for the return (you will need it).
WATER: Available at mile 5.3-ish, mile 6.4-ish and again at both locations on the return trip.
TOILETS: Portas at mile 2.8; flushing at mile 6.4-ish and again at both locations on the return trip.
SIGN IN SHEET:
- The Ultra Ladies sign in sheet is on a clipboard on Jennifer's blue Scion xD. It will be parked near the yellow line in the street.
- Please "PRINT" your name legibly.
- Please give the license plate number of the vehicle you rode in. This will help to determine who might still be out on the course versus who turned back early and drove home. You might need take a photo of the license plate if you don’t remember it because we ask you not to remove the clipboard from the vehicle.
- Please put a check mark by your name on the sheet when you return from your run.
- Failure to provide legible information on the sign in sheet may necessitate search & rescue being called, at your expense.
COURSE DESCRIPTION: This is an out-and-back run on hilly, graded fire roads with a few miles of beautiful single track trail thrown in. Ultra Ladies always run for “time on your feet” so please don’t worry about mileage; it will take care of itself.
POISON OAK: Please be aware of poison oak on either side of the trail between miles 4.5 and 6 and the same section on the return trip. Below are some suggestions for preventing and treating poison oak; worth your read. I've always done well by using my water to wet down any areas of my body that have been directly exposed.
The 8 Best Poison Ivy and Poison Oak Prevention Products of 2019
RATTLESNAKE ENCOUNTERS: It's rattlesnake weather so you may
possibly come across these beauties. On cool days they are often found in full sun keeping warm. On very hot days they are more often in the shade, under rocks but may come out in the morning or evenings when the intense sun has passed. If you see a snake stretched out like a water hose, they are not in "bite mode" unless you inadvertently step on one. I have gone around the tail end of dozens of snakes in this position. Often a couple of squirts from your water hose on the tail of the snake is enough to cause them to gently slither off the trail. If the snake is coiled and especially if the head of the snake is off the ground, they are locked and loaded for a strike. I would avoid going within 10 feet of a snake in this posture. The majority of snake bites are caused by humans aggravating the snake by using sticks to poke at it. They don't wanna bite humans because you are not a food source for them and they need to keep their venum for something small enough to eat.
RUN MAP:
TURN-BY-TURN DIRECTIONS FOR THE WAY OUT ONLY:
1-Start Reseda fire road cul-d-sac
2-RIGHT turn on the Spur Trail (just after the cul-d-sac) and continue to Mulholland fire road -- mile 0.28
3-RIGHT turn on Mulholland fire road and continue to Fire Gate #30 -- mile 0.53
4-LEFT turn at Fire Gate #30 -- mile 0.68
5-Continue to Hub Junction -- mile 2.76
6-RIGHT turn on Eagle Springs fire road and continue to Eagle Junction -- mile 4.16
7-CROSS STRAIGHT over Eagle Springs fire road and take MUSCH TRAIL down to Musch Camp – mile 5.28 (there is a water tap on the right side of the trail before the asphalt service road).
8-CROSS STRAIGHT over the asphalt service road and take Musch Trail to the Trippett Ranch Service Road -- mile 6.21.
*9-TURN LEFT and take the paved road into Trippett Ranch Visitor Center. -- mile 6.33 (water and flushing toilets here).
10-EXIT through the parking lot and take Trippett Ranch Fire Rd to East Topanga Fire Rd (bear right at mile 6.39 and bear left at 6.47).
11-RIGHT TURN on East Topanga Fire Rd -- mile 6.6.
12-CONTINUE on East Topanga Fire Rd until turn-around time at 9:10am
RETURN THE SAME WAY
ADDITIONAL NOTES:
- Please check the weather and dress accordingly.
- Please carry enough fluid to allow you to consume +/- 20oz per hour between water stops. Please get used to carrying two 20oz bottles or an equivalent hydration pack. No small bottles please!
- Trails will be marked with flour arrows but you could still get off trail. The same arrows will be used for both directions (see photo). People sometimes erase the marks and other running clubs may mark their own arrows which can be confusing. Fatigue may cause you to miss an arrow. Pay attention to landmarks to avoid getting lost! If you think you are off trail, turn around and backtrack to the last arrow you saw and follow from there.
- Trail shoes are not required but if you plan to join the group, they will benefit you. Please speak to one of the coaches for recommendations.
- Pacing: Please run at your own pace, following the arrows. You are not expected to "keep up". Most of these runs will be "out-and-back" so you are encouraged to go as slow as you need to go on the way "out" to insure that you have the energy to come back a little faster.
- Ultra pace is "walk the up hills; alternate running with walking on the flats and run the down hills".
- If you leave the trail for any reason, please drop your belt or pack on the trail to mark where you left the trail. Also please remember to "leave only footprints"; pack everything out.
- Everyone runs for "time on their feet". A hard turn-around time for each run will be established for each run and everyone is expected to turn around at the prescribed time and head back to the cars. This means that everyone completes the same amount of “time on their feet" regardless of mileage.
- Don’t forget your recovery drink/snack while we wait for everyone to return.
We encourage everyone to put our mobile numbers in your phones in case you need to reach us during your run. Calls are hit-and-miss but texting usually works.
UPCOMING DATES:
- Saturday, May 11 - TEMPO - Location TBA
- Saturday, May 18 - Long Run - Malibu Creek State Park
- Saturday, May 25 - OFF
Nancy Shura-Dervin - 575-756-4217
Jennifer Davis - 818-294-0075
TaMara Aarin - 818-469-9363
ULTRA LADIES RUN FOR SATURDAY, APRIL 20
This is a beautiful run beginning at Westridge Trailhead on the Westside, running through the Nike Park and continuing down Sullivan Canyon.
7:00am - Arrive and sign in
7:15am - Trail talk
7:30am - Trail Run Start
WESTRIDGE TO SULLIVAN - OUT AND BACK - 3-HOURS
- 0.0 - Start Westridge Trailhead - Mandevelle Canyon FR
- 3.6 - Arrive San Vicente Mt. Park aka Nike Park (toilets/water)
- Continue through the park and exit on the paved driveway
- 3.66 - LEFT ON MULHOLLAND FR
- 4.45 - LEFT on Sullivan FR
- Continue down Sullivan FR until turn-around time at 1h20m
- Return the same way
WATER & TOILETS - at Nike Park going out and back
DRIVING DIRECTIONS TO WESTRIDGE TRAILHEAD
- Exit the 405 at Sunset Blvd.
- Go WEST on Sunset to Mandeville Canyon Road
- Go North on Mandeville Canyon Road
- Left on Westridge Road
- Continue on Westridge Road all the way to the dead end
- Trailhead parking may be limited. Park on Westridge Rd. or Cordelia Road but check for restricted parking signs in this residential area.
- Parking is residential - shhh - be respectful of residents.
- Trailgate picnic to follow the run; please bring something to share; folding chair; yoga mat.
- Remember to use the Sign-In Sheet at the beginning and end of your run.
- 1h20m is a MANDATORY turn-around time - no exceptions please.
- Please carry 100-calories per hour on the trail.
- Please carry bottles or hydration vest to hold 40-oz of fluid for this run.
- Recommend carrying salt tablets or plain table salt to prevent cramping.
- Check the weather forecast and dress accordingly. https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lat=34.1654&lon=-118.5271#.XLPPnS2ZPYI
UPDATE: April 3, 2019
Some people experienced SMASH & DASH break-ins at Reseda Parking area last weekend, 3/30/19. If you come to the
Ultra Ladies Run on April 6, please lock your vehicles and DO NOT LEAVE ANY ITEMS VISIBLE INSIDE YOUR VEHICLE.
Smash & Dashers want to smash your window, grab items quickly and get away fast.
ULTRA LADIES 2019 SEASON OPENER RUN
Our 26th year of Los Angeles based Ultra Ladies Group Training opens on Saturday, April 6! You are invited to attend a couple of our training runs to see how you like it before you officially sign up!
Please see our GROUP TRAINING PAGE for complete information on our program including your choice of programs.
DATE: Saturday, April 6, 2019
AGENDA:
RUN LOCATION: Marvin Braude aka Top of Reseda
PARKING:
Free parking below the YELLOW LINE in the street. Note the photo enforced STOP SIGN above the white line; no rolling stops. Parking above the yellow line is paid parking.
MEETING LOCATION:
MAXIMUM RUNNING TIME: 2h30m (14-ish miles max)
Please observe the hard turn around at 1h10m or Westridge Trailhead, whichever comes first. This will allow 1h20m to return.
WATER: Available at mile 3-ish and again at the same location on the return trip.
TOILETS: Mile 3-ish and again at the same location on the return trip.
COURSE DESCRIPTION: This is an out-and-back 14-ish mile run on hilly, graded fire roads. Ultra Ladies always run for “time on your feet” so please don’t worry if you don’t get the full 14 in; in April, the runs will be scheduled to grow your time and mileage.
SIGN IN SHEET:
ADDITIONAL NOTES:
Nancy Shura-Dervin - 575-756-4217
Jennifer Davis - 818-294-0075
TaMara Aarin - 818-469-9363
Some people experienced SMASH & DASH break-ins at Reseda Parking area last weekend, 3/30/19. If you come to the
Ultra Ladies Run on April 6, please lock your vehicles and DO NOT LEAVE ANY ITEMS VISIBLE INSIDE YOUR VEHICLE.
Smash & Dashers want to smash your window, grab items quickly and get away fast.
ULTRA LADIES 2019 SEASON OPENER RUN
Our 26th year of Los Angeles based Ultra Ladies Group Training opens on Saturday, April 6! You are invited to attend a couple of our training runs to see how you like it before you officially sign up!
Please see our GROUP TRAINING PAGE for complete information on our program including your choice of programs.
DATE: Saturday, April 6, 2019
AGENDA:
- 7:00 am — Arrive, saddle up and SIGN IN
- 7:15 am — Trail talk
- 7:30 am — Run start
- 10:00 am — All runners back from trail — SIGN OUT
- 10:00 am — Trail Gate Potluck - bring something to share
- 10:15 am — Orientation Clinic
RUN LOCATION: Marvin Braude aka Top of Reseda
- 3600 Reseda Blvd, Tarzana, 91356
- Exit the 101 Fwy at Reseda Blvd in Reseda. Turn South/west and go all the way up the hill. Continue through the gate into Marvin Braude Mulholland Gateway Park.
- Be aware that speeds and stop signs are monitored by police.
- NOTE: There is a photo enforces 2-way STOP SIGN above the yellow line on Reseda Blvd. after you enter the park.
- MAP: https://www.google.com/maps/place/3600+Reseda+Blvd,+Tarzana,+CA+91356/@34.1278241,-118.5599909,15z/data=!4m8!1m2!10m1!1e2!3m4!1s0x80c29894b28719d9:0xba9d5fd1ae3edc19!8m2!3d34.1313757!4d-118.5531235
PARKING:
Free parking below the YELLOW LINE in the street. Note the photo enforced STOP SIGN above the white line; no rolling stops. Parking above the yellow line is paid parking.
MEETING LOCATION:
- Meet at the YELLOW LINE
- Look for the Honda Element with the Ultra Ladies placard
- Please do not remove the sign-in sheet from the car; take a photo of your license plate.
MAXIMUM RUNNING TIME: 2h30m (14-ish miles max)
Please observe the hard turn around at 1h10m or Westridge Trailhead, whichever comes first. This will allow 1h20m to return.
WATER: Available at mile 3-ish and again at the same location on the return trip.
TOILETS: Mile 3-ish and again at the same location on the return trip.
COURSE DESCRIPTION: This is an out-and-back 14-ish mile run on hilly, graded fire roads. Ultra Ladies always run for “time on your feet” so please don’t worry if you don’t get the full 14 in; in April, the runs will be scheduled to grow your time and mileage.
SIGN IN SHEET:
- The Ultra Ladies sign in sheet is on a clipboard at Nancy’s grey Honda Element. It will be parked just above the yellow line in the street.
- Please "PRINT" your name legibly.
- Please give the license number of your vehicle. This will help to determine who might still be out on the course versus who turned back early and drove home. You might need take a photo of your car license if you don’t remember it because we ask you not to remove the clipboard from the Honda.
- Please check your name off the list when you return from your run.
- Failure to check your name after your run may result in search & rescue being called, at your expense.
ADDITIONAL NOTES:
- Please check the weather and dress accordingly.
- Please carry enough fluid to allow you to consume +/- 20oz/hour. Please get used to carrying two 20oz bottles or equivalent hydration pack. No small bottles please!
- Trails will be marked with flour arrows but you could still get off trail. Hikers may erase the marks. Other running clubs mark their own arrows too. Fatigue may cause you to miss an arrow. Pay attention to landmarks to avoid getting lost! If you think you are off trail, turn around and backtrack to the last arrow you saw.
- Trail shoes are not required but if you plan to join the group, they will be advantageous. Please speak to one of the coaches for recommendations.
- Pacing: Please run at your own pace, following the arrows. You are not expected to "keep up". As most of our runs will be "out-and-back", you are encouraged to go as slow as you need to go on the way "out"; that will help insure that you have the energy to come back a little faster.
- Ultra pace is "walk the up hills; jog the flats and down hills".
- If you leave the trail for any reason, please leave your belt or pack on the trail to mark where you went in the bushes. Please remember to "leave only footprints"; pack everything out.
- Everyone runs for "time on their feet". A hard turn-around time for each run will be established in the email update and if you are a slower runner, you should expect to turn around at the prescribed time and head back to the cars. This means that although the run is tagged at xx number of miles, some of you may actually run fewer miles but will still complete the same amount of “time on your feet".
- COACHING TIP: Your body needs a recovery snack within 45-minutes after your run. Aim for 3:1 ratio of carb to protein to restore glycogen and repair tissues.
Nancy Shura-Dervin - 575-756-4217
Jennifer Davis - 818-294-0075
TaMara Aarin - 818-469-9363
SATURDAY, MARCH 2
ULTRA LADIES ON THE RUN - OPEN INVITE TO RUN WITH THE ULTRA LADIES
TIME = 7:00am
INFO AND LOCATION TBA
ULTRA LADIES ON THE RUN - OPEN INVITE TO RUN WITH THE ULTRA LADIES
TIME = 7:00am
INFO AND LOCATION TBA
SATURDAY, JANUARY 19
ULTRA LADIES END OF YEAR DINNER
Sagebrush Cantina
23527 Calabasas Road
Calabasas, CA 91302
Significant Others welcome!
Please RSVP to info@trailrunevents no later than Dec. 20
ULTRA LADIES END OF YEAR DINNER
Sagebrush Cantina
23527 Calabasas Road
Calabasas, CA 91302
Significant Others welcome!
Please RSVP to info@trailrunevents no later than Dec. 20
SATURDAY, JANUARY 5
ULTRA LADIES ON THE RUN - OPEN INVITE TO RUN WITH THE ULTRA LADIES
TIME = 7:00am
INFO AND LOCATION TBA
ULTRA LADIES ON THE RUN - OPEN INVITE TO RUN WITH THE ULTRA LADIES
TIME = 7:00am
INFO AND LOCATION TBA
2018
You may have heard that after 16 years at the helm of Bulldog 50k & 25k Trail Runs, we have passed the baton to the new race directors Daniel and Tina Wassauer. Daniel is already an experienced RD in our local mountains having worked on Xterra Malibu Creek and Tina supplies the energy to keep Daniel going; they are perfect partners and we hope you will continue to support the The Bulldog under their guardianship.
2018 TEMPO-NESDAY IS OVER DUE TO DARKNESS
ROCKY PEAK 50K/30K TRAIL RUNS
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 20
Race day registration opens at 5:30am
Corriganville Park
7001 Smith Road
Simi Valley, 93063
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 20
Race day registration opens at 5:30am
Corriganville Park
7001 Smith Road
Simi Valley, 93063
BULLDOG 50K/25K TRAIL RUNS
SATURDAY, AUGUST 25,
Malibu Creek State Park
1925 Las Virgenes Road
Calabasas, 91302
SATURDAY, AUGUST 25,
Malibu Creek State Park
1925 Las Virgenes Road
Calabasas, 91302
CIRQUE DU GRIFFITH PARK 6/12 HOUR RUNS
SATURDAY, JUNE 23
Race Day registration opens at 6:00am
Crystal Springs Picnic Area
4730 Crystal Springs Drive
Los Angeles, 90027
SATURDAY, JUNE 23
Race Day registration opens at 6:00am
Crystal Springs Picnic Area
4730 Crystal Springs Drive
Los Angeles, 90027
VALLEY CREST HALF MARATHON & 10K
SUNDAY, JUNE 10
Race day registration opens at 6:00am
Marvin Braude Mulholland Gateway Park
3600 Reseda Blvd.
Tarzana, 91356
SUNDAY, JUNE 10
Race day registration opens at 6:00am
Marvin Braude Mulholland Gateway Park
3600 Reseda Blvd.
Tarzana, 91356
APRIL 25 ~ ULTRA LADIES TEMP-O-NESDAY BEGINS
6:30 PM to 8:00 PM
Van Nuys/Sherman Oaks Recreation Center
14201 Huston St, Sherman Oaks, CA 91423, USA
Park in the lot along Hazeltine
6:30pm - Arrive and Warm Up
7:00pm - Time Trial and Cool Down
What to bring:
6:30 PM to 8:00 PM
Van Nuys/Sherman Oaks Recreation Center
14201 Huston St, Sherman Oaks, CA 91423, USA
Park in the lot along Hazeltine
6:30pm - Arrive and Warm Up
- 5-minutes walking
- 10-minutes alternating walking/jogging for one minute each
- One lap jogging with strides
- Stretching
7:00pm - Time Trial and Cool Down
- One mile time trial (2 laps)
- One lap jogging with strides
- 10-minutes alternating walking/jogging for one minute each
- 5-minutes walking
- Stretching
What to bring:
- Water
- Protein drink or snack for recovery
- Lightweight jacket (just in case)
- Dry clothes for after
APRIL 21 ~ ULTRA LADIES ON THE RUN
6:30 am to 10:30 am
Join us for Run #2 of our 2018 Season
6:30 am to 10:30 am
Join us for Run #2 of our 2018 Season
- LOCATION: Caballero Trailhead; 3300 Reseda Blvd. (2.2 Mi South of Ventura) Tarzana, CA 91356
- SCHEDULE:
- 6:30 a.m. ~ Meet and greet; sign in
- 6:45 a.m. ~ Trail Talk
- 7:00 a.m. ~ Run Start
- 8:40 a.m. ~ Imposed turn-around time; everyone turns at the same time; you may turn earlier but not later.
- 10:30 a.m. ~ Arrive at cars for a Tailgate pot-luck.
- MEET at Trailhead on the street; Use care crossing Reseda Blvd.
- PARKING: Curbside on either side of Reseda Blvd.
- LOCK YOUR VEHICLE and do not leave items where they can be seen.
- BRING:
- 60oz water; if you run shorter than 14-miles, you will not have access to refill water.
- (3) 100 calorie snacks
- Hat/visor/sunscreen/etc. for sun protection
- Light windbreaker
- Trekking poles optional
- 1gram Protein to 3gram carb recovery snack or drink.
- WHAT TO EXPECT:
- There are no toilets at the trailhead.
- This is a timed out-and-back run.
- Everyone turns around at 8:40 a.m. or sooner, regardless of mileage.
- Arrows will be marked.
- You may run or hike depending on your preference.
- 100-mile Mentors will run with you and give advice.
- We will have a Tailgate potluck after the run!
- We run rain or shine.
- LUNCH at Vin Loi Tofu after the run: 18625 Sherman Way, Reseda 91335.
APRIL 15 ~ ULTRA LADIES ORIENTATION
2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Fleet Feet Sports Encino
16545 Ventura Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 91436
2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Fleet Feet Sports Encino
16545 Ventura Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 91436
APRIL 7 ~ ULTRA LADIES 2018
6:30 am to 10:00 am
Join us as we kick off our 25th season of Ultra Ladies! Please see run info below; come prepared and please be on time!
6:30 am to 10:00 am
Join us as we kick off our 25th season of Ultra Ladies! Please see run info below; come prepared and please be on time!
- LOCATION: Top of Reseda ~ 3600 Reseda Blvd. Tarzana 91356
- SCHEDULE:
- 6:30 a.m. ~ Meet and greet; sign in
- 6:45 a.m. ~ Trail Talk
- 7:00 a.m. ~ Run Start
- 8:20 a.m. ~ Imposed turn-around time; everyone turns at the same time
- 10:00 a.m. ~ Arrive at cars for a Tailgate pot-luck.
- MEET at the YELLOW painted line across Reseda Blvd.
- BEWARE of the 2-way PHOTO ENFORCED STOP SIGN on Reseda Blvd. Make a complete stop.
- LOCK YOUR VEHICLE and do not leave items where they can be seen.
- BRING:
- 40oz water
- (2) 100 calorie snacks
- Hat/visor/sunscreen/etc. for sun protection
- Light windbreaker
- Trekking poles optional
- 1gram Protein to 3gram carb recovery snack or drink.
- WHAT TO EXPECT:
- There are porta toilets at the trailhead and you will have time to use them.
- This is a timed out-and-back run.
- Everyone turns around at 8:20 a.m. regardless of mileage.
- Arrows will be marked.
- You may run or hike depending on your preference.
- 100-mile Mentors will run with you and give advice.
- We will have a Tailgate potluck after the run!
- We run rain or shine.
EASTER WEEKEND SALE for ULTRA LADIES: Enter Coupon Code EASTER to receive $20 off registration for Spring/Summer Training.
Ultra Ladies announces our bi-weekly Tempo Runs to help you make those cut-off times. This is a fee based group but we invite you to attend a free session before you sign up. First Tempo Run is on Wednesday, April 25, 2018!
Ultra Ladies 2018 Season begins on April 7! Run with a group of like-minded Ladies as you train for the Bulldog 50K/25K on August 25. You will run alongside Mentors who have all completed 100-Mile runs.
UPDATE - December 8 @ 4:45pm for Mt. Wilson Hike/Run on December 9
https://www.facebook.com/groups/ultraladies/
Winds tomorrow are forecasted to be 3-4mph and the air quality is good.
Not sure about the availability of potable water at the summit so I will drive up and provide a little aid for the group. Please be prepared to carry enough fluids for the entire run if you need to turn back before the summit. NSD
https://www.facebook.com/groups/ultraladies/
Winds tomorrow are forecasted to be 3-4mph and the air quality is good.
Not sure about the availability of potable water at the summit so I will drive up and provide a little aid for the group. Please be prepared to carry enough fluids for the entire run if you need to turn back before the summit. NSD
Next Ultra Ladies Coaching Clinic is January 6, 2018. Free to Spring & Fall UltraLadies; everyone else pay $15 at the door. Please RSVP.
Free Run With the Ultra Ladies Day on September 16. See our FACEBOOK GROUP.
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Ultra Ladies Coaching Clinic will be on November 4, 2017.
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Ultra Ladies Fall Program begins on September 16. Train to run the Avalon Benefit 50-Mile or 50K.
Bulldog Race Registration is set to close on August 24. There is no race day registration.
06/08/2017 - Online registration for Valley Crest Half Marathon will close at midnight on 06/09. Race day registration will begin at 6:15 a.m. Hope to see everyone at "The Friendliest Race in L.A."
