Pawnee Winter Run 'n Gun - Jan. 18, 2014 - Pawnee, OK

jtischauser · Dec 6, 2013

WillR said:
Ok. Who, besides Corey, feels like they would be able to do this now? I'm pretty sure if I went out tomorrow and did 6.5 miles it would turn into more like 2 miles. Then a coronary followed by airlift. I wonder if I could run enough in between now and then to make a good showing?

I can easily run a mile at a time maybe even two at a time which I think is how it works isn't it? 1-2 miles then shoot followed by 1-2 more miles and repeat?

Wall · Dec 6, 2013

Jesse Tischauser said:
I can easily run a mile at a time maybe even two at a time

with or without beer breaks?

WillR · Dec 6, 2013

Wall said:
with or without beer breaks?

That's what I'm talking about. A little carbo loading.

Jesse Tischauser said:
I can easily run a mile at a time maybe even two at a time which I think is how it works isn't it? 1-2 miles then shoot followed by 1-2 more miles and repeat?

I guess. That wouldn't be to bad then.

How does the scoring work? I assume some points for running time and some for shooting time?

drmitchgibson · Dec 6, 2013

WillR said:
Ok. Who, besides Corey, feels like they would be able to do this now? I'm pretty sure if I went out tomorrow and did 6.5 miles it would turn into more like 2 miles. Then a coronary followed by airlift. I wonder if I could run enough in between now and then to make a good showing?

I could do it. I'm going to do what Hensy said and see where my reticle lies when knocking over baby ducks at 500 meters. And whatever other distances they offer past 300. It has a bunch of BDC lines, but I only use one of them so far.

dennishoddy · Dec 7, 2013

I volunteer to be the beer jockey using Jesse's beer wagon/UTV.

Y'all just let me know what brands you desire.

jtischauser · Dec 7, 2013

Mitch Gibson said:
I could do it. I'm going to do what Hensy said and see where my reticle lies when knocking over baby ducks at 500 meters. And whatever other distances they offer past 300. It has a bunch of BDC lines, but I only use one of them so far.

If you're shooting .223 make sure you only shoot at the two 10 or 15" circular gongs at each distance or you will be buying those baby ducks.

henschman · Dec 9, 2013

WillR said:
I wonder if I could run enough in between now and then to make a good showing?

I bet you would surprise yourself with how much your stamina improved if you started running 2-3 times a week between now and the run 'n gun. Check out the c25k running program (couch to 5k)... it starts you out walking a lot and jogging for short spurts, and you increase the amount of jogging slightly each time you go out. I used that program last year when I was trying to get into running shape for the Pecos Run 'n Gun... it works. Our run will be a 10k rather than a 5k, but hey, you run 'til you can't run no more, and then you walk! Nobody is going to be able to run the whole thing (terrain alone will prevent that). No shame at all in walking the whole thing if you aren't in running shape... there will be a few old farts out there (my dear old Dad included) who will be doing just that.

Jesse Tischauser said:
I can easily run a mile at a time maybe even two at a time which I think is how it works isn't it? 1-2 miles then shoot followed by 1-2 more miles and repeat?

That is more or less the idea, though the stations won't be evenly spaced. The event actually takes place on two separate parcels of land, separated by 2 miles of dirt road. You start out having to run the dirt road to the back parcel, shoot 3 stations that are about a half mile apart each, then run the dirt road back to the front parcel where you shoot 3 more stations before heading back to the finish line.

WillR said:
How does the scoring work? I assume some points for running time and some for shooting time?

Yep, your overall score is an even split between your running score and your overall shooting score (the average of your shooting scores on all 6 stages). Both are scored on a percentile basis.

dennishoddy said:
I volunteer to be the beer jockey using Jesse's beer wagon/UTV.

Y'all just let me know what brands you desire.

Make mine a Guinness! I will need to stay sharp while running this thing, but after everybody's crossed the finish line I will crack a few with y'all.

One of the coolest parts of doing the run 'n guns down in Texas is hanging out and drinking with all the RO's and runners. You just don't meet cooler people than the ones who show up to events like these.

drmitchgibson · Dec 12, 2013

Jesse Tischauser said:
If you're shooting .223 make sure you only shoot at the two 10 or 15" circular gongs at each distance or you will be buying those baby ducks.

Wow, thanks for the heads up. I'm headed out there tomorrow morning to find out where my hold is.

dennishoddy · Dec 12, 2013

henschman said:
Make mine a Guinness! I will need to stay sharp while running this thing, but after everybody's crossed the finish line I will crack a few with y'all.

One of the coolest parts of doing the run 'n guns down in Texas is hanging out and drinking with all the RO's and runners. You just don't meet cooler people than the ones who show up to events like these.

Jesse still hasn't volunteered the Mad Max beer wagon. LOL

mike cyrwus · Dec 13, 2013

I will be ready for the one after this; hopefully in the spring or summer??

henschman · Dec 15, 2013

Yep, we want to do another one in July just like last year.

english kanigit · Dec 17, 2013

Mitch Gibson said:
Wow, thanks for the heads up. I'm headed out there tomorrow morning to find out where my hold is.

I think that I may rock an AK again this year. I need to get my hold-overs for my carbine.

Did you already go out and get yours? I've never been on the silhouette range before. It would be nice to find someplace to shoot distant steel again now that they've closed down the 1/2/300yd rifle bay on the NE side...

Ek

Corey · Dec 17, 2013

Last week I ran a mile on Mon & Wednesday plus ten minutes on the elliptical machines each time.
Yesterday & today I road the bicycle to the YMCA it is a 5 mile round trip today was rough going home it was leg day I did 4 sets of each squats, front squats, leg press, lunge, seated calf raises, standing calf raises & Romanian deadlifts. Once I build up my cardio I should be set.

jtischauser · Dec 18, 2013

If the weather keeps up like it is you'll be lucky if you can walk n gun. This winter sux already!

axel1841 · Dec 18, 2013

Corey you need to come workout with me. That way you can be part if our Crossfit shooting team

drmitchgibson · Dec 22, 2013

I can now shoot things 500 meters away. Let's do it.

henschman · Dec 26, 2013

Ughhh... after all the Christmas gatherings this week, I'm going to be fat and slow... I've already got 3 down, and 2 more to go!

imhntn · Dec 27, 2013

I will be there. I need to get some ammo loaded up and tested at 500. I don't know how much running I will be doing but I will make it through and I am going to hit some targets fast.

michaelclm · Dec 27, 2013

imhntn"166708 said:
I will be there. I need to get some ammo loaded up and tested at 500. I don't know how much running I will be doing but I will make it through and I am going to hit some targets fast.

Will your buddy be shooting this one?