Ice Age Trail 1000 - General

Donations for IAPTF!

nospam@example.com (Editor) — Mon, 18 Jun 2007 10:00:00 -0700

June 18, 2007
Dorgan's Ice Age Trail "thru-run" generates big donations for IAPTF!

Jason Dorgan's remarkable feat of running the entire thousand-mile Ice Age Trail in just 22.5 days has drawn strong publicity for the Trail since April. On Thursday, June 14th, members of the IAPTF Development Committee discovered that the feat has drawn strong financial support for the Trail, as well.

During the committee's meeting in Madison, Dorgan made a surprise visit (coordinated through the IAPTF's new executive director, Mike Wollmer) to deliver the good news in person. Jason presented committee members with a whopping $15,000 in donations he collected on behalf of the IAPTF, evoking a hearty round of applause and "thank-yous!”

Donations are still coming in. If you would like to show your appreciation and support for both Jason and the IAPTF, please send donations (payable to IAPTF) to:

Jason Dorgan
3012 Maple Valley Drive
Madison, WI 53719

Jason Dorgan with some very happy members of the IAPTF Development Committee (l to r): Dan Geraghty, Tom Gilbert, Mike Wollmer, Ellen Drought, Jason, Judy Fossen and David Bohl.

Life back to normal, but more

nospam@example.com (Jason Dorgan) — Sat, 16 Jun 2007 14:14:48 -0700

It's been over 5 weeks now that I stopped running every day. I can bike and run, but each is more effort than it used to be. There are no injuries just some deep seated fatigue. I am thinking about what my next runs will be, but am realistic it may not be until 2008. My mind thinks I could do a marathon or 50 miler, but my body is not ready yet. This morning may be a poor example, but a 55 minute run around our Arboretum was really tough in the 80F and humid weather. Happy to be back to 3 runs a week and a couple of bike rides. The tuesday night workout is one of the hardest since it is on the track. I haven't done speed work for a couple years and it shows in my leg turnover. But this is what I need to do to try and break the 3 hour barrier for the marathon. Maybe start with the Blue Ridge Relay in the Fall?

I am excited to be writing articles and seeing others in Silent Sports and the Capital Times. It is great to be able to keep supporting the trail and raising awareness of it. I gave my donations to date to the IAP&T Foundation Thursday. I am happy to say you allowed me to raise $15,000 so far for the trail. Special thanks to my Mom and Dad for their generousity and support.

I will be giving a talk in Janesville (7 p.m. at the Rock County JOBs Center, 1900 Center Avenue) on Thursday (6/21) at a Rock Trail Collition event. They are also using this meeting to build enthusiasm (and volunteers) for the Ice Age Trail Mobile Skills Crew project in Janesville for July 19 - 22. The MSC will be building a technically challenging trail through a steep limestone hillside overlooking the Rock River. This trail opens up the link going west out of Janesville. It will eventually connect to the Janesville Arboretum, another couple of miles, and somehow get to Magnolia Bluff county park and on to the Sugar River section of the IAT. I will post the presentation on the website too.

I will continue to try to get more pictures up on the website.

The spam is fixed!

nospam@example.com (Jason Dorgan) — Mon, 28 May 2007 08:47:31 -0700

Hello,

I am finally coming around and the legs aren't twitching so much. So I can sleep and I have run (sorta) 3 times this past week.

I am also finishing an article for ultrarunning which hopefully you will enjoy when it comes out.

Maybe see some of you out at the Kettles this weekend for the Kettle 100 mile.

Jason.

Postrun Days 1 through 4, The Aftermath

nospam@example.com (Jason Dorgan) — Thu, 10 May 2007 14:00:17 -0700

Start in madison and end in Madison, Sleep in my own bed and putting in 0 miles, though did 35 on the bike last night.

It has been an incredible 4 days. Mentally I am relieved to be able to relax and not have to stay so focused on what I am doing every minute of the day. The body however continually reminds me of what I just finished.
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What's new

nospam@example.com (Editor) — Mon, 07 May 2007 11:02:40 -0700

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Timo provided some more Quicktime Movie clips. You can just click to play them, or you can download the following movie clips to your computer in Internet Explorer. Right-Click the links and then choose Save Target As... sometimes saving to your PC first works better.

Quicktime Movie clip of Jason, Brenda, Ann and Kevin (5.7 MB)

Quicktime Movie clip of Jason, Brenda and Kevin (3.8 MB)

Note: If the movies do not play for you, you may need Apple's Quicktime player.

What's new

nospam@example.com (Editor) — Mon, 07 May 2007 11:02:40 -0700

We will try and maintain this "What's New" post with the newest stuff at the top.

Timo provided some more Quicktime Movie clips. You can just click to play them, or you can download the following movie clips to your computer in Internet Explorer. Right-Click the links and then choose Save Target As... sometimes saving to your PC first works better.

Steady Pace (12 MB)

Jason and Pat Heyn running toward Milton, WI (12 MB)

Jason 5-6-07 (4 MB)

Robert, Jason, Ann, Steve 5-6-07.MOV (7 MB)

Note: If the movies do not play for you, you may need Apple's Quicktime player.

What's new

nospam@example.com (Editor) — Mon, 07 May 2007 11:02:40 -0700

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02-May-07 Journal Sentinel Online Story with video

07-May-07 Photos & Video of Jason's last day on the trail from Timo

Play a random clip from Jason's audio journal! (Audio starts after a short delay) Stop Audio
(if nothing plays after a bit, click play again - there are a few missing file names in the sequence)

Some audio clips

nospam@example.com (Editor) — Mon, 30 Apr 2007 21:58:18 -0700

Jason has been carrying an audio recorder to make voice notes during the big adventure. He had time to upload some of them tonight (ones recorded today). You should be able to just click on links and listen...

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Thanks for all your comments

nospam@example.com (Jason Dorgan) — Mon, 30 Apr 2007 21:45:00 -0700

I have been able to read some of the great comments you are all leaving and look forward to following up with each of you when the run is over. You are the best and the encouragement really is helpful.

Jason

Changing of the Guard - Day 15

nospam@example.com (Editor) — Sat, 28 Apr 2007 21:23:06 -0700

Ann, Timo, Dave, Brenda, and Kevin helped pace Jason today and they will be posting their updates later. After 15 consecutive days of running, Jason achieved the days goal of reaching Cross Plains!

Tomorrow (Sunday) Robert Wehner will be taking over crewing duties from Tom early afternoon and will remain with Jason for the duration of the journey.

Robert' Wehner's cell: 262-370-7270 (Afternoon Sunday and all next week).

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A few words about Jason's Crew

nospam@example.com (Tim Yanacheck) — Wed, 25 Apr 2007 16:02:00 -0700

A word or two about Tom Bunk, Jason's companion and crew for a good chunk of this Ice Age Trail run. Besides the obvious - that Tom is a knowledgeable, caring, and unselfish individual - Tom's own accomplishments as an ultramarathoner and trailrunner qualify him to help see Jason through...

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Who's checking on who?

nospam@example.com (Editor) — Sun, 22 Apr 2007 21:30:40 -0700

First let me direct you to Tom Held at the Journal Sentinel who is also tracking Jason on his Blog, Off the Couch.For another perspective, take a read and then bookmark it... Jason calls in reports to Tom also. Here is an Audio update at the JS Online site.

So around 5pm yesterday (Sat) Jason called me (while he was running on the trail) to see how WE did in the Southern Illinios 80 mile River to River relay. 80 miles with 8 runners or 345 miles/Solo runner... It doesn't even compare! It was nice of him to check on us, but I was thinking, ...

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Day 2 On the Trail, Sunday April 15, 2007

nospam@example.com (Ann Heaslett) — Mon, 16 Apr 2007 17:37:34 -0700

Jason left a phone message last evening. He says they are on target. In fact, they even went an extra mile today! They finished in just under 11 hours. While the first two days were primarily on trails, tomorrow will bring mostly road to traverse. Jason reported that at the time of his call (8:30PM), he and Tom had completed dinner, were washing clothes and relaxing. They planned to hit the hay soon. Tomorrow, Jason says, "we plan to get up and do it all over again".

Morning 2, Sunday

nospam@example.com (Jason Dorgan) — Sun, 15 Apr 2007 07:02:22 -0700

Just ready to take off on Sunday, got about 5 hours of good sleep. stomach is rough, but getting better. going to start off and see if I can make it to Haugen tonight.

Later.

Preparations...

nospam@example.com (Editor) — Thu, 12 Apr 2007 11:26:00 -0700

Hello everyone,

Many of you contacted me concerning my run of the Ice Age Trail and were interested in knowing how you could help. Others wanted me to contact then when I got close to where they are. Then many just wanted to know how to track my run over the 22 day period....

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