We wanted to provide lucid information regarding the Brooks Falls trail run event coming up on Jan 22nd but have been negotiating with PCTR to transfer all the people who've registered with them (for essentially the same event on the same date, at the same location) over to our event in hopes of providing a seamless process for the runners. Unfortunately, those negotiations came to a stalemate and we decided yesterday to cut all connections with them.
In an effort to show good will and ease the hassle for those who've registered for PCTR's "non-event" at Pacifica, we're offering a high tech shirt at no extra charge for those folks and not charging the $5 late fee increase over the final two weeks before the event (though race day registration is at the normal $15 increase, so sign up beforehand!). Brooks Falls, our inaugural event will be somewhat of a collector's item; one in which you may exclaim to your friends as we grow and sell out events in the future, "I ran Inside Trail's very first event!"
All events on our calendar that are confirmed with the location facilities are OPEN for registration with a nice flow of sign-ups coming in already.
Next week will be a daily barrage of huge announcements coming from the ITR marketing team (me and Tim S.).
1. Announcement of the new Inside Trail Racing Team members
2. Announcement of two new giant agreements with amazing sponsors
3. Information on some brand new hot courses and events, including a 100k, 50 miler, and 100 miler
4. Our online store opens with killer gear and specials!
5. Formation of an "ITR Ambassador Race Team" (resumes and bios can be sent to us via our contact page - please use "ITR Ambassador" in the subject line.
Our goal is to provide fresh, unique events with energy, integrity, and excitement while maintaining a low-key, casual vibe that you won't want to leave after you cross the finish line.
Stay tuned!
How can you claim "fresh & unique events" when you're just using the same courses that Wendell Doman designed for PCTR years ago? With your history outlined in previous post, why should runners in this area trust you commitment, trust your word?
ReplyDeleteA year ago you pasted PCTR on Dave Mackey's blog, then you turn around and say they are "THE major player" in event management when it served you to do so (a job). Just all too convenient, you come off (imo) as a bit of a slickster.
-JT
JT
ReplyDeleteYes, I "pasted" pctr but it was on my blog and within Mackey's. The race I entered was pathetic. Mackey ran two and both were pathetic (mis-marked courses, no food post race, forgotten awards, etc).
Sarah said she wanted me to direct pctr specifically because of my criticisms and my ability to "fix" pctr.
Pctr was a major player and, before I saw the reality, I believed it had the potential to excel with competent management. It didn't.
In regards to the "fresh" events, it helps to read a blog post before commenting. I stated that we are announcing newly designed 100k, 50 mile, 100 mile courses and events. (FYI) many of the courses that you refer to were designed by a third party person whom is not given credit.
Why don't you run one of our events before resorting to unwarranted and unfounded personal attacks. Thanks for the comment, JT.
Looking forward to checking out some of your races, perhaps Pacifica will be my 1st ultra if I can get healthy. The Inside Trail Racing site looks great!
ReplyDeleteYou've already shown to be irreverant, and way too easily rattled, my guess is both you and ITR will be done and gone before the end of the summer. By your own admission, you're a lifelong quitter, that won't change.
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Tim, I'm sorry to see your delete key is broken.
ReplyDeleteWay to stand strong with your hard lined opinion JT. To bad you don't have enough courage to step forward with your comments and put your name behind it. Sorry to see that big fella'. Instead, just another coward with diarrhea of the mouth. Hope you can get that fixed before it gets to messy.
ReplyDeleteGood luck tough guy I'll be rooting for ya.
I think we'd all take JT a little more seriously if he could figure out punctuation, grammar and the spelling of fancy words like "irreverent".
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