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 RUNNING WISE

MANAGING THE ULTRA LIFESTYLE

by Cnr4 [)tdne4

One way or another. we all face the need to recon- :::.'. r r-.. :- : . --,: .-::'. :::- oiT pretty fast. And the1,
cile our running passion with what is going on in ::-.=:- i:. :-.- r-r:. .-- :< r'or,r that waiting endless-
the rest of our lives. We have to find a lifestyle that '. : .. r-.--i. ,i,;.-. ::": :tead ior vou to come back
equitably balances running goals with obligations J-;i a' :::e .',i..i. :s I..r sparking their burners.
to fiiends, family, work, ar-rd other interests. Ii i-.ii jl :nci.lde orhers ir-r your race weekend.
There's no escaping the fact that ultrarunning ,,'.oli e\rra itard ar ntakir-rg sure they have things
requires a significant investment of time. Even io do ihar are as interesting to them as running
the casual ultrarunner. just trying to maintain is to rou. l1r'n'ife used to visit garage sales while
the minimum fitness required for the sport, is I n'as nr-rr-rirrg a trail marathon and she was per
probably spending eight to ten hours a week run- fectlr. happv with the deal. plan a post-race or
ning, that is, time equivalent to a full dals work. post-run activity that doesn't require too much
Someone outside the sport looking in might hear,y lifting fiom you. Sitting by the pool watch-
see time spent running as a zero sum game ing the kids is good after a race; striking camp
with the rest of a runner's life. Of course, ul- and driving the family 200 miles is not good.
trarunners know differently. For most of them, You can be doing a lot while you're running
ultrarunning enriches the other areas of their I'm always quite open about the deal being to nudge the rest of life onto a smooth path. The
lives, rather than detracting from them. After all, made here. "l'm running long Sunday. What do break from work that a lunch time run gives you
we're healthy. We get our exercise. We're $oal- you want to do Saturday? Anything works for is invaluable, a real stress buster, but at the same
oriented, tireless employees. We work out our me." And we're off to the big flower show. time, running induces a flow of id-eas so you
stress and think through our problems on the Of course, you can truly be in a bind when, often find yourself solving problems or at leasr
trail. We return home ready to focus on our for example. a race you want to do falls on your gaininS a new perspective on things while you're
partners and kids. We're energetic, most of the kid's birthday. Every situation is different and on the trail. I've often rushed back to my desk
time, maybe not able to leap tall buildings in you could try to work around sticky spots, but I after a solo run to write down all my good ideas
a single bound, but we're equal to before I forget them.
all sorts of tough challenges both If you're running with a budd-v.
mental and physical. We're fulfilled. your running time can become a
We're doing something we love. beneficial social hour. You give each
But the time demand is there. other a sounding board and gain the
One thing I do to keep my running satisfrction of voicing your problems
flom impacting my family is to to a s5.'mpathetic ear. You might even
"hide" my workouts; that is. I run get some good advice in retum. M\'
when I'm away f?om home anyvay runnlng panner and I
alwa5n take
or when the family is all engaged the time during our runs to establish
elsewhere. In fact, the lion's share plans for future workouts. We'll settle
of my standard workouts are done on schedules for the nert couple of
over the lunch break at work. My week, decide on races, and a$ree on
kids are at school, my wife's work- the logistics, like who's driving, where
ing and I get five free
elsewhere, we're meeting, and the like That wa|
passes a week to knock myself out. no time is wa.ted when we're not ruit-
Working some hills, a tempo run ning thinking about all those details.
or interyals into my lunch break, I I alr6 li(s to take the perspecrire
can r-uaximize the bang for the buck whenever something difficult needs
ri'er.r if time is tight. to be done that it's "good trainine'
Dcper-rdin{ on your circumstances, lor my ulrrarunning. Let's say yoL.
'. :er "l'iide" vour workouts in have to get up at 2:3O in the mornrns
- . ..:'. ::t,:r-r-rir-tg. if vou're the only
to drive someone to the airpon. We .

.' .:: rhntilr. or even get Author and friend energetically managing their ultra lifestyles thars a good dry run for getting tr..
"- .t'-. :n tie late eve for a race. Or maybe volunteer da'.
would be inclined, whenever there is doubt, to rolls around at work and you spend eight hou:-.
deep six the running plans. Opportunities for tearing out old barbed rvire fencing in a nen...
racing and for long runs will come again; your designated wildlile preserue. It's hard work but ii,
daughrer'r clariner reciral is a one-time thine. also good practice lor toughing out that 5Gmi :
I'rn also leery about trying to include familv mn. Evenr challense takes on a positive spin ar:,r
rurember-s in rlv runniug plans as a rvay to be of course theres a l,rosirive feedback loop. Ult::
".',:ih drer-n and get some running done at tttt.it-tit'ig prel,rafe: \'ati ior tough challenges a1:
the
,.::r- :.::i. If its uot realh' their thing. the ioY of the rough cha1lc:t=-. :::Lrare vou for ultrarunnir.
. - .- pe..,:;- :i. :: ita: ,;: :s fanatics or addicte:
- ., '.
_ -
. :..electing other par.
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-: '- .: : - '. -::.: :.nCI make yOUfSel: .
.--:- -: - ' :-.- :: .:t- ,-i11d yOu, then i'd s,
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 N UTRITION

GLUTENS AND GRAINS

b4 _lill ftileo

'Iwo women in your running club do it and me feel nri i:..: J-.. . ,, .;1 r,vith eating this
say that their knees don't hurt as mnch the day ir-rg I disc..',;:-:: ri- \ncestral," and the
after a long run. Another guy r'vho used to pr-rke rlake nre re t . ::-. . - , . ,rnfhsing. Eating glu
at some point during every 100-rniler now keeps that altl'ror"r:l-. .r-.. -- : -: r1 \' not about eating

everyzthing down since he started doir-rg it. Your avoiding ql,lr;:-. :-.-'- : ::rr-drates or worrying
running buddy wenr to hi.
earrroenrerologi.t. made her. cita..:. :-. ".. -' . -: butter comes from
had some tests, and norv he s doing it. And wart dont have ra'.',-:r-. -::, _ .rerrind fn rrnrrr hodr:
a minute, didn't that gr-r1' n'ho rvon Western agattrst the fi...i ::-...- . ,-: ' : r. ind it urhet it need<

two years in a row sav that he does it?

States A persor-ra1 l: -. ro go out and run on
What is everyone doing to enhance their ntade a cafeer'a ::ados.
performance, ease gastrointestinal distress. and rest11ct10lrs. Hei ,,.irut taking in simple.
even recover faster? Ultramr-rners are $oin$ frfnec P<ricairl
tr! !"
\ :.:ng a race? Don't be. Nu
gluten-free and in.ome ca\e.. rotalh erain-foee. says crlsp uL. r:raa '.. --: :.:'::, :: ' - I :- :l -l -.:'.,-i.:,':rllltg ma$aZine COlUmniSt
with great success. Manv clairr that they enjoy and even rhe .-::--...: -,: > : ... :: >- :- - :.::.-:: :,r'.> rhat although people who
faster recovery times. better perfonnance. less coconlrt nrilk .:t :r.:-. .:-. ,r--:.r irare a lower overall carbohy-
tummy trouble, and a host of other benefits. 'French-sn'le h:r.:r :-:r- :1.-i:. ,r:iaNa. inat doesn't mean that they don't
But, let's face it. Some of this is confusing. What Colleen \1ur.'l:', :.;. rire r-r-Lselres properly during a race. "Sugar
foods are gluten-free (GF)? What the heck does disease n hen .l:. ,'. ,., raken in as fuel during exercise doesn't drive
"prain free" mean? Do rorr hare ro do ir all the riC -.,t rr ir-rsulir-r up as much as it would if the body were
time? Should you even eive't a tn? June. she preln :r'.i.r-.:-.,.. " .-:. ::- r:.-..'. il nrel at rest. Rather than a'sugar spike'in the blood,
There are three kinds of people rvho follow successftlllr'r'.'.ri: al:----r:;.'. ::::-.rren. Ihad that sugar goes directly to moving muscles
gluten-free diets. ln the first group. there are much more .r.t'ii ij. '.'.,rr.rl..i: ..:rce I \1 ent where it is quickly burned for ener$y."
those of us with celiac disea-se. a genetic auto- gluten free. .le s:r.. - :..-- e:-,,..r'ed it more Need proofl Look no further than the nutri
immune disorder of the sn-rall ir-rtestine. who and rnv sionr:rcl: clr,:li i:aniie tlainrng much tion plan of two-time Western States 100 win-
must follow a gluten-fiee diet for life or suffer better." AlthouEh Ciliee r i. ahlavs lOO-percent ner and record-holder Tim Olson. Although Tim
terrible symptoms as n'ell a-s intestinal damage. pluten-hee. .he srre. .orrplerch'grairl-free as her initially began eating gluten-free in support of
In the second categon'. there are those with glu tiainins load increases because she believes that his wife. Krista, who had juvenile rheumatoid
ten intolerance who rvill have the same awful it keen.'nl;ilrlalc'r lcrrcr. arthritis. he could not ignore the benefits to his
symptoms without the accompanyin$ internal "lf I'm being totallv honest ivith rrysell going training. Before going gluten-free Tim says he
damage. The good ner,vs is that unless you have completely grain-free makes me feel better," she felt hear,y when he ran, and tired and lethargic
been diagnosed with celiac disease or gluten in says, but admits that she does love the occasion- as he went through his day. He also had gastro-
tolerance, you can make a choice about whether al slice of brown rice bread with soynut butter intestinal issues while running like abdominal
or not to abandon gluten for good. In the last and jam. Colleen has lost over 120 pounds since pain and diarrhea. As soon as the gluten was
category, we have peopie n'ho have chosen to becomin$ a runner and has a very sane opinion gone, he began to feel so much better that he
follor.r' a GF diet in order to decrease the nega- of how to fuel the body during training. She did more experimenting with a grain-free ap-
tive side effects associated *'ith eating gluten. believes that each individual is different and proach. The differences were obvious: "With re-
Let's have a quick refresher on gluten and therefore should take the time to experiment covery I noticed a hu.qe difference. Grains were
grains before we meet some athletes who will with what works well for them. "l believe that sort of just a filler."
lLre vou some insight on their diets lor train- if you keep trying, you will find what works for Tim lelt that the whole foods that replaced
::rs and racing. Gluten is the protein found in you and then just go with it and have fun.' nutritionally deficient gluten-flee grains in his
i!r '.'.hear and other related grains like barley,
rye, This is an important point for those who diet were the key to his being able to train hard
::ilr. kanrrlt. and triticale. If avoiding gluten, a might get caught up in the marketing or life- "The assoftment of veggies, meats, avocados and
::.:.--:-. '.'.'i11 also avoid eating any kind of wheat
-- . r '.r:>Ir1' flor-rr. bread flour. barley, barley
' :.::.:cr. bran. bulgr,rr, couscous, durum,
Bars
r, sov saLlce. matzo flour or meal, "Choose Your Ou''n Adventure" Grain-Free
-.r-. .e r.nolina. udon, wheat bran, srig;ily .dtpi.d from Elana Amsterdam
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cl.Lanryion at the
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ticipants,therangeofer'entsofered.theler'elt.:.-:1'c...]Irileorllr.orlesrr,hodothis'no1.t|rn.LCaItfontinfor10LJea:rS,anrlr
of competition, and no\tr er.'en the corporate \i:.::'. :=r :r-!r'rip rlurners are highly competitive, ence at th.e h4h school nild college levels.
sponsorship at some marqLlee races. Horv do
you see these trends playing out and impact-
ing our sport, both good and bad?

Dear Jerome.
Yes, indeed ultrarunning has changed and con-
tlnues to change on manlr levels. Accordin$ to ul-
tra statistician, Gary Wang, in 198s (the year I com-
pleted my first ultramarathon). there were 1,848
folks who finished an ultra marathon. ln 2072,
drere rvere 63,000 ultramarathon finishes! Fufther-
lore. ir-r 1985, there were only seven iOGmile races
:: rl.Le entire country. So far this year. 106 l0Gmile
.-.. '.',ill be held. The added races are fantastic,
, - : '.' :ince lnany of the "marquee" races ei-

' .. ::i.trrbeat or have a dreaded lottery.

- :-: .rrit can vou be that you did
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Ol-l TtqAlil-ll[_G ;gA ',n C,. i : Slf ULTRA

'-i_
':.r:.:'-:. ir-e," -:t',-i- :... _i,-
iires, \ot bad. consrderrt! l i ,-ls :,.::
ro qer rhere.
The places Id been rhroush..,.ir...::t.: l-_:r.:
serene than the place I endeci ric. T::; '.::.s:
line of the Rock 'r'Roil :ar. D:._, r,.". .-. -.. _

mate dettinarion irr arr errenn-d L,l,r. nt, . .-,. ...

that had begr-in 11 davs ear.lier ir-r rhe c,_iil-:: :l
little town of 5onortra.
You're probablv scratcltrr-rg lo,,ir. he:,i ai : : : : : '-.: :.:! tO make yOUf endeavOr
pornt. wondering: "lVhat ihe l-rec\ :s dtj> s-.r-,, ., r.,. _. -.:-_i rur-r: stuff a headlamp, a
ralking abour? AJlorr. ,lte r., .\:. .,r:.. I ....,-t-: :.-. -: ::-.i sor-ne cash or credit card into
near my honre in \la",n. \1i.. ..r- ).,.. I ..:1..::- :-.r:\ es vou head out. If you find your_
Solano sits r,vanllv r-restled in S,r:t..lt:, . \ :t.;-.. =. .::alded in the middle of nowhere without
of the Moon. lr i- ,he rr.rrlt.::.,.. . -1.-i.
J!rJ. ntv
lllV advice
adv-ice to is keep ne:rhrr nizze
keen a nearby pizza parlor
^"'l^,
: oir autodial for emergency roadside delivery (go
Calilornia \1ir:ion. ancl r- ,,:^..-: .,. .... :t-,
- l : t - aat-f!. with. the Hawaiian-style - pepperoni,s too ipiiy
ine poinr. From rhrr poi:r-. ri.c.t...: :....t--::
: -"r-_i,iSi NilO\t'n I lme. - and be sure to order a thin crust
dor'vn the coastline fonr.rrr-Lg a ir:sior-ic anci irr::._ and ask them
connecting netrvork of retriqe all rhe v,,ar :.t:t.
: tro so. Tackling your not to slice it). Then, when they deliver it,
roll it
rriiridating and daunt- lnto a massive Italian burrito and mow down
Noftherri California to rhe:r so.L;therh tern.ti::.. .::. i::._: _\-.t.:.1-,i a 50K trainin$ run in a from one end to the other as you run.
rn San Diego. After starring ntr rrek ir-r Sonolte. j r..:t tt-.-:t
t-.a. ::l oe r-r-ruch more approachable Signing up for your first official ultramara_
had rvorked nr) \\'a\ dlr'.r -, r .. -, Lr..r..,i.e._ -.:-::
=:".'.-..; rhe confidence to know you can thon race is a significant commitment,
tttission. a\ outpo\r\ a'.d ul",e. .. :,.- ,r -, .., :-::--j-e rlte addrtional one that
mileage. Set your goal on requires hard work, dedication
treat. much the wav the earh'Caliitr.n:an :en,er.s ;..nplerir-rg given and perseverance.
a distance, then be creative _ But that doesn't mean your training
had done, until I arrrred in San Dtego rbr- ihe prck a destination, explore has to be
new trails and routes, drudgery and formulaic. After all, variety
race. 5ometime\ tun]lnt9 Jr.q'. tl.t f, tire. 11'otLr run as the is the
crow flies, or choose your feet over spice of life (just not when it,s
forebears, or perhaps erlen rhe trarls of \ative your auto on your pizza).A
for transportation to some event. Run
Anrericans hundreds of r.ears ago. can be very when you can,
but don't be afraid to walk if you Dean Kcunazes once ran 50 narathotu,
pon'erful. They can provide a primal connectio; have to. After in 50 st,rfes.
all, walking in an ultramarathon in 50 coruewtive dny.. though
to essential energy and power. Something that is rs not uncommon. he sayls ulrras are
gfeat to channel during ultramarathons. more hk t'lnng.
That trek took place back in 2002. With the
:'rienr spate of Fastest Known Time (FKT) records
: : :r: >e_L I rhought I,d highlight something en_
' ':' ,::ieler-rt. something more akin to a f,unki_ SATURDAY,
- : . ..:: Tinte. lVhile an FKT record involves
..]-\norrn fixed route in as little
FEBRUARY t1,20t4
THE COURSE: 9th ANNL/AL
- 7:0j
AM-
: .
Scenic paved Rail Trail and Forest Service dift roads. Flat and
. . -]. j:t t l-iave a set agenda during very fast course. The course starts

.
and finishes in Florahome, FL. Well stocked aid stations. Free
i.:. Diego. nor was I out to cookout fbr mmers and families.

:..,,:1:,..\1: i.lffI Course is a 25 mile loop.

J,1:
, . ,- . r- = tlte n.av! 50 milers do 2 round tnps,
- : :,l :l>il Of I 00km 2.5 and 100 milers 4 loops.
Time Limit: 26 Hours
Buckles to all 100 mile
and l00km finrshers
Medals to 50 mile finishers.
Erttt'1'Fees: 100 mile - Sl40
l00km - S90
50 mrle $80
-_4 I\FO REGI\TR \TIO\
IRO\ H()RrE I {!rK\tC LL B.CO\I
-e Park, FL 32065
 G EAR REPORT

HYDRATION GEAR REVIEW

PART 2 BACK I\IOUNTID PACK SYSTTI'IS
bg DonaLd Buratlio

Last month we looked at the large variery ol

handheld and waist-mounted hydration packs
\n :,l
',.a
aa.

t
on the market in 2013. We also made the ger-r-
eral disrinctron thar the.e pack: carrv 'mal'er
?._
amounts of fluid, and are best suited for shorter
runs or lonq training outrne. and race. rrith
tr
*u ,tz

frequent refueling access.

When it's time to go longer. or more remote.
or less supported...to paraphrase a line fronr
Jm,vs: You're gonna need a bigger pack. Eractlv
how big depends on the size of vour adventr.ue.
Two main elements to consider n'hen choos- T* 'i:,,

ing the right pack are the flurd capacin'and it

available cargo space. Most flr,rid resen'oir s :4 -4
a:

range from 1L (33 oz) to 3L (101 ozt. u'itl.i 2L

heino frr rnd rr,-rr-rhe .116;r CO.tt"tO.'. \1a1r
packs also have pockets desiened to stash al
extra water bottle or nlo in aCiirior ir :lt;
fluid reren 6iy. .6 :r'. Cort.L ir. :'.- - .... ., '

the wild r'rith rttole -l'.n l: :

your disposal.
Cargo capacrn r- F r".:.:' . t:' .. ..--.. ..-.'
can raltpe flr''tt , cont'. -: ..' . l-.: - r' .-:--.
''- !l!''l'_

to 10L of storage space. rAdd.r...r::-.'.'. ri.r.!' are

hydration packs on the nrar.ket ,,', ith Lrp to i5 or
40L of cargo capacin'. br"rt these aLe quite bulkv
and better suited for hiking.l The trick is to de-
termine just horv much cargo space you'll need.
If 1'ou're only carryir-rg . fslv gels and enough
fluid to avoid bonking. vor-r'Il need a much diF
ferent pack than ifyou're hvdrating for 10 hours
ar.rd stowing a fi.rll change of clothes and gear
in anticipation of a long. unpredictable day or
r.right. Larger packs rvill of course be heavier, but
tl.iat s a fair tradeoff for the security of having all
\-oLrl necessary items at hand.
\nother factor to consider is the location
.i rhe storage areas; it doesn't do any good to
-.,"1 a rolr of eear if it's too inconvenient to
to
:rie::. \lost packs combine larger storage areas
r re back ri'ith an assortment of pouches and
:- -r:i: ..n rhe flor-rt side for frequently accessed HOW TO CLEAN YOUR FI.UID TUBES ,qND RESERVOIRS
-. ".. :.: .nacks. maps. or a camera. Some of Most modern packs, including all of those in this review reasons: 1) they're super durable, and 2) they turn
:. .i :r'.-i e1'e1 allol' you to add or sub- feature fluid reservoirs that detach from the drink tube
by a simple click-and-release mechanism. lf your tube
completely inside out, making cleaning and drying a
breeze. See cleaning instructions below for reversible
.-. -'.::=:rlinq ort vottr needs. To their doesn't detach from the reservoir, stuffing paper towels and non-reversible models.
' i :. t ..'.. itecorlte rtery clever at down the reservoir towards the tube will leave it open Even if you love your tried-and-true hydration
..: i: , i:': irhout addillg ex-.'.
to air, making for easier draining and drying. pack, you'll benefit from upgrading the reservoir to a
new model. and the convenience and etfectiveness o{
Hydrapak reservoirs are becoming the gold
--t l:-':rS
- standard for most hydration packs, for two good cleaning certainly makes them worth the investment.

towels inside the reservoir to absorb fluid, leaving

airflow through the maln opening and tube port to
allow complete drying.
I Some companies offer hanging racks to help keep
reservoirs open while air drying, but paper towels
or small hand towels do the same trick for less
money.

TUBE CLEANING
I -::. c:-a.i -c i.om reservoir, rinse with cleaning
:- :- ^:::ar ,',e:er from the connector end

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A CSOKEOOK OF ON.THE.GO .. .' crre gluten-fiee a''.
FOOI} FOR ,qTHLETE5 ...:r 3s well (meanrr-..
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Food, food, food... tf there is a toprc that ultra - - : :.cc1pes and I can attest ra
runners discuss more often I cannot guess what r-:: \ou will actr-rally enjo-.
it might be. When we talk about the "food" we - '' : .: d'iat you have to chokc
eat when we are actuallr rurrnrrtg. we are npl- . .. i: : :r-eafewexamples:
cally referring to bars. blocks and ge1s. Since these
three items make up most of the soup du iour of I ' ::,- S;lt Sticky bites
what fits in our packs when rve set off for r-nanv I . :-.,ate Coconut fuce Cakes
hours on the trail, it was aln-iost an epipl-ranr' I : . ..
--.. Sandwiches
when I came upon the new book by Dr. ALlen
Lim and chef eiju Thomas. Feed Zone PortnLle-<. . : - - ,i tr a run is so old school
If there was ever a book that could knock r,oti : : .-:-.---, nvist is that all of these
off rhe treadmill ol earrne prepackaced 1lel. a. : -::r- j.\'eloped and vetted to help
your main running food. this book is it. .. t : .: :. i olLr best.
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I suppose that most people choose prepack- - -r :..n.iost goes without saying thar
aged items for corrvenience sake. Ther store r,.e11. .: :rrr-: \olrr owrl running food is far more
.r-,:ie,rive than buyine prepackaged lood
digest eari)v drrrinc ere'cr.e n,rd
"r:-Lrablr pr.-
vide rttnerio" e*pro\".lre| tO.t a ( -i.ll:lJ-.-. |. : e. nell. Anyone who has made a quick stop
most of us thollgh. these thing: elenr'.;al,r 1.... ar REI before a race and purchased enough
their palarabilirr arrd if rerr .,"' (.: . - :. calories to fuel an entire 100-miler will
you can't keep mnnir-rQ, l-,- .-;lr paril knorv what I mean.
What if there tr a: o ..I r '. ., . :-i i-. : '.: - - r- :t:lall bite' Before buying this book you might wanr
a^,;^,.^ ^..! :^1, .^.,.^-r.
rd'rLLr\ dru.r.^...'.,.... -llA' :-tr, -'
"-, ' : r-l.epare and to check ont some of the recipes on YouTube.
There are dei-r-ronstrations of several of the reci-
pes from the book and three of my favorite:
BITTER CHOCOLATE & (noted above) are among them.
SEA SALT STICKY BITES I honestly cannor iay enough nice rhing.
FROM FEEA ZONE PARTABLES aboui Feed Zone Poqable,. I have not only er.-
joyed preparir-rg the food but I have also found
1 cup uncooked sticky rice !

1/2 cup uncooked rolled oats

all of the additional information included ir:
2 cups water it to be extremely helpful in deciding whai
1 tablespoon brown sugar !
and how much to eat before, during and after.
1
2 tablespoons bittersweet chocolate (chips or shaved) exercise. And for you true bibliophiles, it is a
114 teaspoon vanilla extract
) handsomely bound. hard cover book. lovingl,.
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das^ o{ sea salL photographed. All of these things make it a rea.
18 Top with 2 tablespoons shaved bittersweet asset to your health, your pocketbook, and ir:
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or u l/z tro)pur sea salt evitably. to your runninq.
onto a sheet of plastic wrap. Cut
Place sticky bites
Happy reading! !
l:rbine oats, rice, and water with a dash of salt the wrap into rectangles, then fold the wrap over
, -: cool,e, anci cook. Let cool to Lhe touch. and twist the ends shuL, lil.e a hard candy wrapper.
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ri bowl. comoine the coo<ed rice
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llm! z': half of what you sweof out during a rd.ce will aceomplish
r&nru|'rur, :c;e suffered bloated runs ior far too long."
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"Fastest Known Tiures" or FKTs orr long rrail. \\'hdr Iti.'::-j j--::- --- -- . -.-- ,:"':^: -: '.-:" -:-r- think of coritinuing o:-
with serious elevation change is lrin€e territon' about othc: i ::i:-::.: --. =:'--: ' :. , - -
-.": -:-.' pushed and they pulle'r
to ulrrarunning. But. so ir eeltins przza and beer hiker. rhai h..',c ..ri-:::-=.- -:- -. :-.--- -- ..: -.-.,cply, smoke and ash is
diiectly after 223 miles on five hours of sleep. It's ur-tsupponeo l\f r-F{ .> -:-r. : :.- j- r- :l - :': :: :.ikle and Hal's relentless
quite norn-ral to see lr1anv ultramrtners enioy scoured out -ra::,':i :. -:.- -:-- ..-i - - .. -. .oin! to be a team thar
post€vent spreads and adult beverages after fin- ..^L -.. ^,-^...^.
sUCn .- ;.
an attelllpl Jl IlaJ; a: ::'- -'-- ...-;- -c' nor at'all.'Mike said Hal
ishing a 50K 50M, or 100K lr's a whole different fore uraking a:-..-*.t: - - .'- .- --':- ' :
story when one fir-rishes a 10Gmi1er, as most of us visits to \osen-iire- ::: -:.: -r-t."'. .: :', : -.- -,
would rather ger medical arlentton. a monstrous had ever becn '':. -:.:.','. ---'... .'--: --: : .'
massage. or a bed rlade oL well. anything. cific Crest Trail ::: C;.,,:::--:. l:.-, :: .: -:,- - i- -- .
On August 5, Hal Koerner. together with Mike details florl u.r:,,:.:.:: :-: ::-.:. :-a - : :- ':.- -:
Ghelfi, ar-rd Cor-:lr. G---:ir.: -- :-;:- -,. attempt a supported fast
Wolfe, and supponed by a resolute crew, set a
new speed record on -Iohn Muir Trail $MT) - 3 erJMT trekliers. a:-.j i :=''.:1.-': : -t--:-::,-:-- :: - i ,:-r,- -i-. r-i:r oi the John. Muir Trdil was
Days, 9 Hours, 5 Minutes from the Summit of ed record hol.iti B::: l.'.- : : : . ' -. - .: --, ,::::r',-i >,::- -.r.e-.'could have done it without
Mt. Whitney to the Sign ir.r Happy Isles, Yosemite 58 Mirtuter'. :r. -:::: . '.:t:::. :-. - i - -.'- - .: ).-:: ia:: anproval, but TNF has a few
Valley. Koerner and Wolfe didn't want any of *te However'. H,'. ;::i \.1.i. ,i:..-: I ' '. .:- '-: : ;:-.:.i oi',-::rrure and extleme sports' athletes
above when they can-re hobbling down from Ver- brain trLr.i .nJ ilrt)\ ;\F.sra::: :-.: -:.:- -:
": i ,:-.--. :. :ti.,'handftli of these
projects get the
nal Falls with crew by their side the lasi half-mile. Benna who realil helpeci pa:s.... :i. =j.,:.- :;..31:: oi rhre company with the Half Dome-
Thev wanted to 8o out to dinner. We didn't have scale back bolder plans. and erecrire ::-.; ::::::. .:-.c:rtd iogo. Although they barely knew-eaeh
rn5.ining planne"d. and at 8:00 p.m. in Yosemite. Besides the numerous tinres JB iri. .-:;:. -::i ---::er bevond the ultra scene, ciurin$.my post-
our options were the Ahwahnee Hotel (ColLared other well-knorvn long haul FKT anen:;:i ::. j eri.edition interviews they'- emphatically chose
multiday events. _Jen and JB had complered rht "tough" to describe 6he another.
..-.'ord
Shut ard P{t1xts Requlred) or Curry Yllla{e Pizza 'i:e
-latio. After a quick cleansing in the public show- JMT three times in ful1 through manv trips. b..ri -\ir.rdividuals. theyve liurtibty won numer-
ers nearby. it was a perfect way to share the emo- never ail at once. ous hiehlv con.rpetitive and, deepfi elded ultras.
tion of what they had just endured. So, now you're thinkin$, "Great! The Bennas, !\ie can all remember Mike's famous bloody
Hal. referring to parting ways with Mike later producers of the movie Ilnbreakable, are here forehead during his gloriqus win at The Nsrth
that night, said, "lt was tough when it was over.;': ind we are gonna get a movie from this ad- Face Endurance Challenfe 50 Mile Champion-
that was something special that., I:-qould have venture." Turns out the U.S. government's Wil- ships in San Francisco back in 2011. The* there
only done with him." From my account, it was derness Act prohibits shooting video for com- is Hal's 2012 Hardrock win to go along-with trvo
as emotional as any "Golden Houf' ultrafans mercial use in over 9.1 million acres of National Wcstern States victories and alsuppot-ted FKT of
witness during any l0Gmiler cor-npletion. I re- Forest Wildemess Areas. the 5OGmile Colorado Trail l0 years ago.
flect back to a debatable movie quote from tuto For Hal and Mike this was a trail love affair, Mike, a self-proclaimed diri-bag'collegedrop
tlrc w.l.d,'lHappiness is only real when shared." on what Hal calls. "The most iconic single-track out-turned-lawyer, loving husband, and profas-
I asked Hal later why he didn't want to attempt trail in the United.states,'l.that has created a sional ultrarunner, first started rock climbing at
the record by himself. He responded, "As with bond for life. These two were meant to conquer age 16 and also spenl two extended summers in
most things in 1ife, it's nice to have someone to this trail together. Both are highly respected, 1998 and 1999 climbing Yosemite faces includ-
share your expedences. I've learned that ismore humble, gritty, funny, witty, tough, and first- ing t\,vo one-day ascents of EI Capitan routes:
impoftant the older I get." time expectant fathers: At no point during their "The Nose" and "Lurking Fear." He also spent 30

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by SheryL Collmer

It's the Big Bang in the ultrarunning r.,o: j. :.

more runners conquer the marathon disi:.:-.,. - :.
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and trade up to ultras. Ultramarathon fir::r:... :_
have increased almost 400% in five 1'ears, ,:r ::-- ..
With so many firsttime ultrarunners. r:.:. :: - ,
arelikewisemorefirst-timepacerSandcre''.,.':
The request of a new ultrarunner for a cre'.', ': , : --
often falls on the innocentlv willine shoulder:
offriendsorfamilywhomayhavelittleerper:- :-:r'::- :. .: -:- : ..:j_-:. _ -:
ence in ultras. The task of the crew can becoll:t
surprisingly critical in some races. With care.-:.
planning, first-timers can do a stellar job.

THE BASICS
:: ng paced by her brother at the
Ultramarathons come in sizes lrom 31 n-riles
all the way up to 3,100 miles. (Yes. reallv. The
Self-Transcendence 5000K in New York.) ,{s a ''1'.-;r drop bae is ahead three miles. Let's go get
first-time pacer or crew member vou are prob ir" ur-rti1 the mnner's reserves kick in.
ably preparing to help your rLrnner through a PUSH \',']THOUT SHOVING Elen' ultrarunner wants to finish. A burn-
100-miler or other orernieht erenr. srrrce.Lrfr L'-i:ar::.rail.-:-i vereran David Elsbernd looks for rr.ig desire is what made them sign up for
port is not needed for a 50K. Er.en ntost 5Gr-nil- an easrgoir-rg urallner lrorn his pacer, sol-neone this crazv adventure in the first place. While
ers do not necessitate a crew, though a pacer can u-ho can push him towards his goal without the runner may lose touch with their initial
be helpful when the race organization allows it. shoving. Runners in general, and ultrarunners desire sometime in the middle of the nioht.
in particular, tend to be an independent breed, the pacer holds that desire like a torch. Wiar
CREWING - BE ORGANIZED and don't usually respond well to a hear,y hand. ever you can concoct to keep the runner mak-
Crewing refers to managing the runner's sup- Texas ultrarunner Rochelle Frazeur tells the ing relentless forward progress is a service to
plies of fuel, fluids, first aid, fresh clothing: story of how gentle, but firm coaching helped your runner.
getting the runner what they need, when they her through her first ultra. At mile 82 of her first If general fatigue progresses to severe disori-
need it. Your job as crew may be facilitated 100-mile race, when she was exhausted and ready entation or dehydration or if your runner suf-
by dropbags, a service the race may provide of to quit, she and her pacer had this conversation: fers a serious injury alert a forward aid station
transporting pre-packed bags of the
runner's via a passing runner. Some runners are reluc
own supplies to predetermined locations on Pacer: "Feet hurtingZ" tant to seek medical care, so you may have to
the course. Runner: Yep! bargain with them. "lf you let the medics exam-
Pacer: "Check. Back aching?" ine your feet/restore your fluids, you'll be back
PACING - TRAIN THE DISTANCE Runner: Yes! on the trail in no time, feeling better than ever.''
Pacing refers to running with your runner, pro- Pacer: "Check. Tired and want to go to sleep?" A disoriented or severely exhausted runner is
viding encouragement, data feedback and pace Runner: "Yes, please!" not always long on reason.
support. Ultramarathons normally have a point Pacer: "Check. Don't want to run anymore?" Don't expect your runner to be his or her
late in the race after which it is permissible to Runner: "No, I just can't do this." ordinary self in the late stages of an ultra. A
have a pacer. The first task for a newbie pacer Pacer: "Check. You are feeling exactly how normally stoic person may dissolve in tears; a
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is to be supremely trained at that distance. If you oaght to feel after running 82 miles! So usually placrd person may erupt in temper. Lon-
you're joining your runner at mile 80 in a tOG how about we pick it up for a little bit, finish ger races break down the ordinary defenses in
mile race, you should be extremely comfortable this thing and give those feet a rest?" a personality, which is both the appeal and the
running 20 miles. You need to be able to antici- onus of ultra distances. Like enterin$ combar.
pate the needs of your runner, who may not be That exchange was enough to get her forward a runner doesn't know for sure what's donll
thinking clearly by that point. Ifyou encounter to mile 93, where morning broke and Rochelle deepest inside until circumstances strip dowr.
fatique or injury issues of your own, you will be got new juice from the sunrise. Frazeur said that the personality to its bones.
-:seless. or even a liability, to your runner. a more forceful attitude from her pacer would Israeli ultrarunner Elad Benjamin said, at the
.::ir.r vonr pacing distance until you can have caused an emotional backlash; a less defi- conclusion of a particularly grueling Badwate:
: .: :r it. do algebra problems through it, nite one would have allowed her to quit and ultra, "l peeled off another internal layer an:
:r- j iance it. But remember, unless the miss the experience. got to know myself and my limits a little bene :
, = :-.lr.ing at specifically allows "mul- In the "dog hours" of an ultra, the runner is At the end of the day, thafs what makes ultr:,
' , . . j-, : .le tOO. for example you're not likely
- to experience doubt, or even despair. The an enriching experience and one that I kee:
t -, for Your runner question "Why am I doing this?" should be ex- coming back to."
,t-. ,:::lt'tt pected. Those times are when the pacer and crew
can work their magic, helping the runner to re- BE FOR THE RUNNER
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I sist fatigue and take small steps towards the goal. While crewing or pacing, you have the rare .'-,
' -r: '.:r:: is: BE POSI- Blende advises
' '. r-: imth, Your ageable bites. Say breaking things up into man- portunity to forget your own agenda, and :.-
your runner talks about quit- all about your runner. Picture yourself pack.: .
- .. :::l: thev ting. The pacer can say, "a11 right, we'll need to up your own judgments and priorities rr- .
walk up to the next aid station to get a ride in." box that you won't see a$ain until your run: :-
Blende has found that by the time the runner reaches the finish.
::aches the next aid station. they will have found When a runner takes on a pacer. trust :.
:rr].e untapped resources and will be ready to vested. The runner is putting their well-t'. .-
.r-,i-. If not. the pacer can coax them along into your hands. Once rhe race is in motior:.
: -' ::::le. making deals with the runner too late for the runner to shift back.
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May and June brought record rainfall to Ver- -.' -...'.

Vermont without a detailed plan. I simph
mont, and it continued into the first half of \\'esiar.i S:. --. - wanted to run as happily and consistentl5 ".
- r-.-,. rhr.ee rteeks prtor. Here's
July. The trail managers had their hands fuli tn'r',har I could for the entire 100 miles. Achieving thai
1,..:-.:-.:.:r .-- ...'.. 1 l'.:c1 n.t".r'e problems than
ing to cope with fallen trees and trail washouts Ire ercl, r-.:-,:j .:-...:.,.:: l::' '.:'e. r'.ith rlost things goal was the highlight of my race. I run fir.-
tl.iat ca:-. !a '. 1.,-:-=::-.i.r-.:,:s,les aI sollle polnt. and foremost because it brings me so mucl'r
on the 30 trail miles of the course. Additionallr.
a succession of thunderstorms wreaked havoc Usualh I e.,r,-c;: :-. - -r: ;:' i.. ire long stretches joy, and focusing on the positive enabled n.re
on the 70 miles of roads over which the course oi tr:e -ir:: ...::i '.'. .:l-- .r:--:-i r,'ai .e crior-ts but this to apprecrare the beauty of Vermont more
travels. Local town crews worked feverishll' to nas the r.a.. aa:a. r, ..:rr -. :-;; i-. .t:i; fieling \\test- than ever before." Larisa did catch up with.
repair bridges and road washouts. Mother Na- eLn Suta: : l r:ti i::, and pass. Traci, and continued extending the
ture finally backed off enough after the 15th of . r'\-t\.::-. -c'- ii - .,, F".1' . a .o o" rllC lead. When:he passed throueh rhe Spirit-of-zo
July for the various meadow parking areas to do Grand Slanr qr,rest. rnciicaied that she didn't do Aid Station at mile 77, she looked composed.
some drying out. Several hot days led up to race as v,ell as she had hoped at \\:eslent States. and focused and almost fresh. "After Bill's (the aid
weekend, and the temperature was 9l durinq \.r- l'rnd\ fo' rederrption ar Ve''lortr. Her goal station at mile 89) I pushed straight through.
the pre-race briefing on Friday afternoon. Some- 112. 1r-.onrertrino.
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fourinq that Vermont was a with only a brief stop for some Mountain Deu
one up there was smiling, and the temperature more iorgir,ir-rg course than Leadville or Wasatch at the 92-mile aid station. Emotions welled up
actually began to drop overnight, resulting in a to come. Sl-ie tl-ien admits that she went out way inside of me as the sound of the G.A.C. (cil-
start-time reading of 67 degrees. SaturdaSls high too fast and didr-r't care. "l knew I should slow ley's Athletic Club) band echoed softly ahead
reached 84 and then overnight it got down to don'n. but n'as having a blast (in the lead at of us, letting me know that the finish was
a comfortable 53. Light showers and lingering rlre lr:lnr rr nni.rr' :nd didn'r want to. I knew near. One mile to go. The sign seemed to glir-
cloud cover on Saturday afternoon were an un- there n'as a girl nai-ne Larisa Dannis, who would ter under the beam of my headlamp. I began
expected blessing. Lrkelv pass r-ne later. but I was just in the mo- to wonder what my finish time would be...and
Included in the field were last year's winners. merrr. Traci credits her pacer, Denis Mikhaylov, found the uncertainty quite thrilling." Larisa
Brian Rusiecki and Kathleen Cusick, along i,vitl.r n'l'ro patientlv ran and walked with her. and a crossed the finish line in 18:38:10, winning br'
2009 runner-up Jason Lantz, and last year's fe- fellon' rr-rnner, Chris Capellini, for helping her 35 minutes and placing eighth overall.
r-r-iaie runner-up, Amy Rusiecki. Twenty-eight of alonE tfie ri'av. She and Chris ran the last 25 Forty-six year-old Chad Ricklefs, an ultra leg-
tl.re original 31 Grand Slam participants were r-r-riles in tandei-r-r. finishin$ in a requested tie. end, was running Vermont for only the second
present, and z6 of them would finish and be Tracr finished 13th overall, second female and time. His only other attempt was back in 1999.
headed for Leadville. declared that she will be smarter and wiser at when the temperature topped out at 98 degrees.
Both Nick Clark and Ian Sharman. working Leadvrlle in Augr,rst. Back then, he, and more than half the field.
on completing the second chapter of the Grand Here's nhat Larisa Dannis had to say: "After understandably DNFd. In these cooler cond:
Slam. started out fairly strong, but soon be$an a tor-rgh race last year, I decided to go into tions he bided his time and took over the leac
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You know you're going to have a great race T:-: : ' - .'-:t. .r tttaltv rllnners the day right foot locked on the gas pedal. I wonde:.
when it seems that death is imminent the nighr be:::. -:-. .-. :. :-.',erl hteh hr"rmidity, but what the Vermont State Police would think r
before it begins. A hellacious storm whipped I::-. S:... rr'ir'. ': ::::.. Grar-id Slammers on guy forced to make an emergency foam ro11::--
into Silver Hill Meadow before midnight on lt:,:r:r. .' :: r : , .:r.;:i :..ltont bn_es and cruise pit stop in the grass along route 93 and if th.r.
the Friday evening before the 25th running a.-ll.:: : : r- --t- :. : !';t :|Srde hiS rental Car could be a fine for impromptu IT stretches.
of the Vermonr l0O Endurance Race. Inrrcp d '.'.:: , >- t -. - -- ::-.. - e:t t,,Or-rld require him At 4:00 a.m. Saturday, the 100,mile race E:-
racers and crews that were camped out in the t.. ....: ':' :-. .'. :-:ll'.'.: opelt. "l dOn't sleep urtder-way under a srarry qummer .ky. A d.
field around the starting line were treated to - :-.
gale-force winds. hail. torrential downpours "'.;.. : :-. -.'. ,':,: :::--!:
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allno\'1119. l've got a mos-
ening BOOM reverberated across the fields :,
the new fireworks display rose up over the r':
and relentless lightning that shook tent poles .l.,-:a : .'....:- t-. lt.1r. He ther-r admitted ley in the pre dawn. So much for not distur.l ,
and rattled nerues. Everyone woke up to cooler tf :. :--. :: .. :-i .. -... .'t',ether or not the car had ing the neighbors. As more blasts rose up. rh.
temperatures and a strong desire to get a hotel af,i-:a :-r' r.-. :: -: ...,.> r-r.rr lookinq fOrward tO a theme from Rocky blaring over the speakers. th.
room next year. ll!r!i-r'--.::. r-r.::-:-.. - t :i:-:.. a Ia the arrport ivith his IO0-milers were off.

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'10 Jlst n Branson. 38, DC 25:51:00 151. Edward Redente,6l, CO 27.28.45 182. Jennifer Sorrell, 49, VT 29:01:33 Nicholas Pfaff,32, NJ 13:58:3i
121. Rrck Evans, 36, VT 25.52:26 152. Jonathan Shark, 34, WA 27.29.58 1 83. Guy Alderdice Jr, 39, VT 29:08:1 1 Marie-Pier Royer, 36, QC 13:58:3a
122. Kim Goff,44, NH 25:58:31 153. Am!, Hayes, 52, CO 21 .34:17 184. Jodi Weiss, 43, FL 29:13:23 '13. lohn Murphy, 60, VT 13:59:21
1 23. Nicholas Mclaren, 27, NY Joseph Laskey,48, CT 185. Claudia Osmar,40, NY
26:00:44 154. 27.40.54 29:13:28 14. Teresa Lust,49, NH 13:59:i-
1 24 Kenneth Posner, 42, NY 26:02.08 1 55. DeIUC Davis, 47, NC 21 41:12 186. Christine 5trom,43, NC 29:15:45 '15. Jacob Dorland, 35, NY 14:00:3-
125 Wade Jarvis, 51, AB 26:04:08 1 56. Doug Camann, 45, NJ 27:41:16 '187. Nathan Chipman,42, VT 29:20:16 16. Bob Kennedy, 65, NH 14:12 A'
25 Dave Humphreys,42, MA 26.07.38 157. Chihp ng Fu, 47, CA 27:45:08 188. Ed Kloskowski,43, NJ 29:23:34 17. Reid Eichelberget MA 14:31:5,
27 lames Ehasz,60, AZ 26:08:38 158. Prasa Gerard, 54, DC 27.45.1Q Jared Simpson, 25, MN 29:23:34 18. Martin Mckenna, 62, PA 14:39:--
28 E ena Makovskava, 32, NJ 26:09:07 '159. Susan Co lns-Pu ic-k,44,MA 21 .45.29 190. HAI Nguyen, MD 29:23:57 1 9. Thomas Cordy, 44, NH 14:43:.
29 Bi l-loward, 64, MA 26:09:25 160. Karen Fennie,53, NY 21.41:28 191. Leonard Martin, 59, TN 29:25:A1 20. Tom Reynolds, 31, NY 15:10.:
-3! Andre Blumberg, 43 MD
26:16:42 161. Rich Moran,45, 27.41:54 192. Joe Hayes,64, NH 29:32:A6 21. Meredith Pinault. 36, MA 15:T3 a:
3 I Chip Paterson, 38, NH
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26:32:00 162. John Stacy,56, VA 2l:50:A1 193. joe Fulcher, 32, PA 29:34:22 22. Brad Archer, 37, CA 15:18 *
-:2 ThomasZorn,53, MD 163. Charles Oatman,61, ON
26:34:38 27:51:42 194. Dave Cockman, 55, NC 29.35:43 23. Franklin Reed, 55, NJ 15:32 -=
:3 " I ary-bl$on, 26, CT ?6.38.51 164. George Alex on, ME 27:52:32 195. Mark Erwin, 48, MA 29:37:07 24. Kevin Melanson, 50, MA 15:49 :-
14. Jodi Samuels,41, FL 26:42:59 165. Yoshih ro Nozaki, 38, NY 27:54:45 Karen Rinqhciler, 49, MA 29:31:07 25. JeffMannion,43,NY 16:26'.
i 35. Craig Norquist, 42, AZ 166. Brooke Kempf, 51, lD 197. Dima Feinhaus, 50, MA
26:45:28 27:55:31 29:37:22 26. Gregory Sharp, 31, VT 16:41 '_.
I35 Mark Campbeil, 50, NS 26:41:50 167. Nick Schnabel,3l, NJ 27'.56:22 198. Jacqueline Choi,32, NJ 29:39:25 27. Nora Ball, 39, NH 16:50
137. la|m€lllgslan, 36, NH 26:48:50 168. James Lampman,30, NY 28:14:14 199. Peter Lawry,33, NH 29:45:49 28. Anand Ramtahal, 55, NY 16:53 _.
138. Jay Masten, 54, NY 27:03:53 169. Kevln Knauff,46, MD 28:16:09 200. Fred Walters, 6'1, Ml 29:48:30 29. Wayne Coates, 65, AR 17 Art .,-
I 39. Buck Rogers. 41, NY 27:07:04 170. lan Maddieson, 70, NM 28:19:38 30. Kathleen Crowell. 33, MA 1l:45'
140. Shaun MilLet 35, MA 21 .12.07 171. Bradford Lombardi,44, FL 28:38:32 lOO KM 31 . John Wood, 62, FL 1 8; T a -
141. Dane Leblanc, 55, MA 21 .12.36 172. Amy PaLmiero Wlnters,34,NY 28:44:A4 1. Lon Freeman,38, CA 10:17:55 32. LucimarAraujo.56, NY 18:21:-
142. David Poirier, 48, MA 21 .12:57 173. Steven Graff, 32, NJ 28:44:56 2. Leigh Schmitt,40, MA 1A:29:51 33. Leah Perry,50, MD 18:3-::
143. lris Priebe,43, AB 27:13:58 174. Barbara Sorrell, 56, NY 28:49:30 3. Dawn Hamel. 57, ON 11:32:36 34. Jo Kappus. 53, NJ 1 9: T ' ::
l44. Charles Leonard, 58, NY 27:15:36 175. James Kavanagh,33, NY 28:50:11 4. Jonathan Smolin, NH 12.02.24 35. Jeff Russell, 53, CA 192: ::
I 45. Suzanne Weightman, 49, PA 21 :15:40 176. Robin Mancine.lli,51, PA 28:52:03 5. Adam Mayer, 34, Nl 12:23:37 36. Andrew Anganes, MA 19 J: -:
146. Laura Bleaklev,43, NH 27:16:00 177. Hlroshi Kitada,47, NY 28:52:42 6. David Boudreau, 4.1, NH 12:25:58 37. Stephen Gould,62, ME '19r1: :
'147. Amy Morgan, 35, MA 27 .17 .11 ]78. Patricia Eason,46, MD 28:57:31 7. James Nelson,48, CT 12:28:10 38. Frederic Houde, 32, QC 21:-' -
T48. Elaine Acosta, 38, NJ 27:21:41 179. Girish Vg, NJ 28:59:21 8. Jeff Hansen,48, MA 12:53:10 39. Harry Morales, 50, NY 22::- -
149. Francesca Carmichael, 53,WA 27:25:34 180. Grace Tran, 35, MD 29:02:18 9. Samuel Jurek, 26, MA 13:07:46 40. Admas Be i qng 43, NY 22:- :-
I 50. Michael Zec,27, NY 21:27:14 1B1. Bruce Flanagan,49, MD 29.03:41 10. Christopher Haley,45, MA 13:58:30
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Peak at mile 8o, and finally finishing with a time ar-rd a 171-nriie bike. followed by a 52-mile run. in Steenbergen, Netherlands running an incrt:-
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to move into third after the Diamond Peak climb. The 5Gnrile race saw an outstanding perfor- Second place went to Christian Fitting in 5:15:-1-
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Judd, a 3l-year-old from Whitefish, Montana. Tak Idaho. n.irh a rir.ne of 8:38:29. taking the 50-mile Annie Rutledge has only run a handful c
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challenged, she ran a 23:19:29 for the victory. Judd Secord p ".c r'.a. Blian fngleton in 8:57:42. and victory in 5:57:05. Second place went to Jenn
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reputation for winning tough, mountain 100s First rionran. first masters. and also in third third place to Elisheva Verdi in 6:51:15.
with a 2011 win at Big Horn, winning Wasatch in place oterall. rr-rr-rr-rir-rg the second fastest time in In a race with such a difficult course and ir:
2012, and now the Tahoe fum Trail 100. \\'ourell a 5Gnrile histon' on the TRT course, was ruch hot conditions. there are many inspira.-
Amber Monforte, coming off the Western Petra -\lcDLr\l'e11. n'ith a blazing time of 9:01:43. tional stories, too many to tell. Thanks to blogs
States 100 just three weeks prior, ran an incred- Last vear's 5OK r.,'ir-rner. Rachael Barth, took a and social media many can be read online. But
ibly consistent race to finish second in 21s110. fine second place rr-i 9:26:52 and Kelly Cronin to me the one person I saw training harder thar-r
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't00 MtLEs 30. Robert Bo'i. - : 27 .19 11 60. Mark Tanaka, 46 29:35:29 90. Rose Asquith, 53
'1. Bob Shebest, 39 18:03:55 31. Jacob Wa :z :- 27:24:52 61. Carrie Hyatt, 40 29:38:1 0 9'1. Jerome Lourme, 52
2. Michael Stadnisky, 30 20:1 8:50 32. Preston Tee 3: 21 .26.39 62. Thomas Wong,44 29:38:52 92. Robert Macias,46
3. Eric Toschi, 44 21:07:11 33. luan 5afchez jj 27.28:10 63. Barbara Olmer,37 29:41:50 93. Brian Hurt, 29
4. Peter Broomhall,34 21:32:24 34. Chris Eide, 37 27 .3A.40 64. Dustin Burgess, 31 29:47:35 94. Mark Christopherson, 45
5. Randy Vander Tuig, 39 22:22:09 35. Dan Burke, 5:1 27:32:27 65. Brian Medley,39 29:49:13 95. Paul Broyer, 27
6. Dennis Gamroth,42 22:27:07 36. AmLqur'-!aji 39 27:38:56 66. Mariano Pontillas, 39 30:09:41 96. Levi Rizk, 29
7. Brian Peterson, 31 22:34:51 37. Chris Jones, 41 21:44:32 67. Joe steinmetz, 49 30:14:3'1 97. Susan Donnelly 50
8. Jason Tischer, 38 23:10:17 27.40:33 68. Michelle Gross,31 30:1 4:50 98. Shavinder 5ingh, 35
9. Emily Judd. 31 23.19:29 39. Feder co Sanchez, ;l 21 .41 .26 69. Ron Hammett,43 30;1 6:52 99. Lana Kovarik.43
I 0. Nathan Leehman, 39 23:24:54 40. Ben Phen x, 39 28:Q1:41 70. Tom Wroblewski, 54 30:37:43 100. Mary Aiwohi. 54
11. Jonathan Brayton, 36 23:27:11 41. lan Torrence, 40 2 8:O 5:3 7 71. Kent Dozier, 38 30:59:44 101. David staley.28
12. Mike Maddox,48 23:28:50 42. Nathanie Moore, 30 28:41:15 72. Chet Fairbank,40 3'l:1Q:17 102. Russell Johnson, 54
13. Chikara Omine, 30 23.29:43 43. leff Bouite, 50 28.49.52 73. Scott Glogovac, 59 31 : 1 0:20 103. Jeff Forister,46
14. Amber Monforte. 35 24:04:10 44. Matt DeibLet 41 28: I 3:03 74. Michele Pauley.3'1 31 :1 1 :00 104. Thomas Andersen, 50
15. Karl Schnaitter, 3'1 24:13.57 45. Andi Ramer.40 28.24.54 75. Jonathan Bretan, 30 3'1:13:'13 105. Amy Lapierre, 32
'16. Juan De Oliva. 29 2 5:05:06 46. Lina McCaln.47 28:31:23 76. Ryan Dempsey, 30 6:03
3 l :1 106. lim Milat 51
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17. Narry Hamilton, 52 25.21:25 4'l )ason Freed, 4'1 28.31.26 Richard Hieronymus, 59 31:22:01
18. Roxanne Woodhouse. 50 25.24.33 48. Helen Wu. 35 28:3 3:55 78. Shane Utke, 39 31:24:01 108. Troy Robertson, 48
19. Paul Gorman,45 25:56.20 49. Lsmael Macias,46 28.34.27 79. John Koestet 63 31:25:21 109. Tim Hicks. 69
20. Ray Sanchez, 46 26:02:52 50. Ade aldo 5o is,44 28:46:47 80. Cary Dudney, 60 31:26:51 1'10. Warwick Ames, 45
2'1. Mark Lisak, 56 26:1 1:18 5'1. Julian Vicente, 40 28:50:44 81. Amy Nanqlc,43 31:32:08 111. Leslie Wunder. 52
22. Brian Hopton-Jones, 26 26:12:30 52. Bi I Ttdd, 50 28:54:51 82. John Vaupel, 51 3'l:33:28 1 1 2. Glen Vomacka, 37
23. Charles 5heya,49 26:25.Q8 Brianna Tidd. 23 28.54.51 83. Shaun Woody, 35 31:34:26 1 1 3. Lyndi Oxoby. 33
24. Kevin Koch, 38 26:26:40 28:59:12 84. Laura 5oain.46 31:36:20 114. JeffJones,59
Toi< ,r^ O^>i> ?1 85. 'l '15. Heather Vannes. 43
25. Joshua Marks, 37 26.30.32 55 28:59:1 9 Franco 5oriano, 42 31:37:O7
26. John Fitzgerald, 26 26.30:45 56 Jerry Armstrong, 36 29:02:34 86. Daigo Echizenya,44 31:37:14 116. Josam Mulinyawe, 35
27. Katie Murohv. 30 26:51:34 57 Shane Johnson,42 29:14:0Q 87. Karyn Weber. 47 31:42:12 117. )erry Flanagan, 47
28. Gary Lindberg. 44 26:59:34 58 Jill Andersen.36 29:20:21 88. Paul McDonald, 32 31:44:34 1 18. Robin Kelley, 41

29. Todd Vogel,49 21:05:11 59 .lay Marsh, 50 29:33:1 0 89. Yujun Wang, 43 31:47:02
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whatever you wanted to your chair, which

might include a hamburger, quesadillas, sor-rp.
a full breakfast, or even a smoothie. At one aid
station I was offered five different flavors of
Hdagen-Dazs. Ice was everynvhere, even though
runners were snapping it up left and riehr.
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trough full of ice with all the usual stuff sitting
right in the ice cooling off. Wow!
There were medical checks and weigh-ins
to keep us aware, signs marking major turns.
as well as ribbons every tenth of a mile to
keep us on course. Followin$ the course ever-r rear ng the f ;nish
at night was no problem. But wait, there's
more. The host hotel staff was up at two ilr
t1-remorning to serve breakfast before the start. get fr-om one parkin$ area to another and With that kind of support, all that was left
Cushv buses took us from Carson City up to back to Carsor-r City. There were showers at to the runners was to endure the heat and
Spooner Lake State Park for the start and then the fini:h ar.id the drop bags neatly arranged the 5O-mile tour of the course and then do it
a fleet of rented shuttle vans helped runners ir' -he parkirre lot as soon as you were done. again during the night. I

l5 Karen Peterson,48 15:42:11 20. Char ie Rose, ,1.1 12.35 61. George Notter, 41 8:27:03 102. Frank O'connell,24 10:10:1C
11n Tanlia Espalin,32 15:43:55 21. Kev n Choe.48 19:18 62. Aubrie Ricketts, 34 8:29.21 103. Susan Bush,45 10:11:19
lason Espalin,33 15:43.57 22. Scott Krelder, d7 2A.07 63. Brian Hewitt,5l 8:33:07 1Q4. Aii Behzadi,35 10:16:5:
i26 Peter Beck, 52 15:55:31 23. Nicho as Siedenioc, 35 20:32 64. Andre Lubeseder, 45 8:35:38 1 05. Mimi Dobrich, 50 10:17 39
14 127 Elizabeth Gonzalez,36 15:57:04 24. Zachary 5m rl',
34 22:13 65. Sheila Carmody,46 8:38:24 1 06. sharon Fonq, 55 10:17:5i
Milan Varga, 68 16:00:28 25. Hillary Brlmha . 31 24:02 66. David Jacobson.46 8:42:43 1Q7. Katrina Manners,45 10:22:5-
129 A ex Voytov 52 '1
6:1 0:40 26. Hector Gomez, 45 24:15 67. Eric Kajiwara,66 8:43:04 108. Nico Vera, 46 10:28:5'
- 130 Andrew Moulis,41 1 6:1 3:40 21. Treasure Schu iz. 37 27:39 68. Annie Haynos. 29 8:45:01 1 09. Wendi Dehoop, 49 10:33:Cl
Nan(LNlauljs, 36 16:13:42 28. Dax Ross,40 7:27:40 69. Liz Bernstein, 38 8:48:37 1 10. Cyndi Benik, 51 10:33:',
Yvonne Gallegos,33 16:18:22 29. Shawn Nalder,4l 7:28.04 70. Jon Rauer,44 8:50:42 111. Keith Bradley,38 10:36:r-
llJ Kent Yinger, 50 '16:20:03 30. Susan RevnoLds.54 l:32:10 71. Marc Meyer, 62 8:51:58 112. Tracv Thomas, 51 10:39::i
:- t=+ MistL5ldcz.44 16:20:08 Jt. Julian Mac aren, 32 7:33 .48 72. Bill Rundle, 52 8:5 5:38 Laura Vossman, 49 10:39 ::
Tammv Revnolds,3T 1 6:20:1 0 32. Duane Baket 70 7:3 3:51 73. Bill Travis, 47 8:56:22 114. Bob Keeffe, 67 10:55 i-
Mark Metcalfe,44 16:20:33 33. Doug as Cluff, 49 7:35:44 74. Dawn Hitchcock.45 9:09:19 115. Andy West, 37 10:55 :'
'37 George 5hoemaker,46 16:23:02 34. Jason Tollmann,43 7 4?.?q 75. Ben Wirtschafter, 49 9:09:40 116. Lynn Rasmussen.51 11:01r-1-
'18 Ramon 5antana,49 16:25.41 35. David Woodbery, 45 7:45:09 76. Jennifer Silhavy. 36 9:09:51 117. BeugniesLaurent,54 11:A7:l:
lohn Byrge,46 16:27.39 36. Nick Vasquez,44 7:49:47 77. Linda Kidd. 55 9:12:33 1 18. James Furnish, 70 1 1 :09:i -
'.4 El en F etcher, 46 1l:14tOO 37. Brian Da y, 40 7:50:50 78. ChristLBcnlrvoqla. 42 9:13:45 1'19. Angela Aldrich. 43 1 1 :1 1 :::
Rob Burns, 42 17:15:54 38. Renee Rintala,41 7:51:13 79. Brian Castle, 56 9:14:01 120. Doug Aldrich. 47 11:11:-,
M ke Holmes, 57 17:40:29 39. Carey Cad e, 35 7:51:59 80. Javier Castellat 46 9:18:50 121. Cvnthia Lusk, 50 11:23 :--
40. Yariv Rabinov tch, 43 J:54:24 81. KimberlLBullaqL 44 9:22:40 122. Sedonia Yoshida, 31 11:2'c )-
5O KM 41. Jim Kepfer,49 7.54.55 82. Deb Elliott. 41 9:22.41 123. Al Maestes,54 11:25::
1 lon Olsen, 38 4:55:09 42. Sallv Brookinq. 56 7:57:52 83. Ludmila Bartosova. 35 9:25:01 124. Paula Aoki, 58 11:38 --
2 Christian Fitting, 36 5:15.37 Lindv Manwaring.39 1:57:52 84. Colin Murphy,33 9.26:25 125. Cathv Mason, 62 11.43 '
3. Ross McMahan,43 5:17:45 44. Marty Coleman, 52 7:51 .53 85. MichelieLindeman.30 9:29:2Q 126. Janet Dumonchelle, 56 1 ':
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4. Andrew Grant,41 5:27.17 45. Claudia Graetsch-Vasquez. 4T 7:59:52 86. Eric Hicks, 58 9:29:24 127. Gray Rosenberg,46 11:t9 --
5. Lee McKinley. 52 5:38i00 46. Jon Bardin,28 8:00:59 87. Matthew Gelber, 41 9:35:14 128. Jim Buckley, 56 1 rd9 -:
1
6. Bil Cements, 34 5t49:41 41. Leah Biber.33 8:06:T 6 88. Risto Puhakka, 48 9:37:28 129. Jenine Wilson. 50 1 1:51 ::
7. Anthony Brantley,42 5t52:30 Rachel B rewer, 33 8:06:T 6 89. PattvShiio,53 9:43:13 1 30. Gina Rivera Cater,39 12:a': -:
8. Annie Rutledqq 33 5;57:05 49. Kim Williams. 62 8:49:42 90. Sheree Ganske. 58 9:43:21 13 1 . Klea Ga leoos. 53 1):" ::
9. Jennifer Benna, 33 6:09:36 50. Kirk McCarville,59 8:T1:14 91. Clara Morales. 54 9:43:53 132. Ralph Ke th, 54 1).-
10. Kevin Peterson,35 6:12.38 51. Elizabeth coll.50 8.11.21 92. Josh Branco, 31 9:45:43 133. Erica Hicks, 19 12::: -i
I 1. John Ostezan, 49 6:1 9:30 52. Ross Reyno ds, 27 8:1 3:30 93. Robert 9:46:48 134. Jenn Die:i, 39
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12. Kevin Swisher, 39 6:22:08 53. susan Booher,51 8:1 3:56 94. 'uarez,47
Steve Myers, 61 9:48:32 Huven Phan. 37 J :. :
13. Geoff Quine, 4'1 6.31.46 54. Koren Pollltt.43 8: 14:32 95. Jennifer Maier.3l 9:48:45 136. Gordon Van Canp, 65 '3 - ' -

14. Elish-"va Verdi. 37 6:51:15 55. Alissa Albert. 29 8:1 4:5 5 96. Mindv Marino,44 9:55:06 137. Della Delanda, 62 I 3 ': . :

1 5. Derek Beenfeldt. 44 6:53:1 6 56. Bryhn lreson,34 8:'15:20 97. Gail Pugh. 52 9:55:07 1 38. Josephine Kaiiwara,6T 1: .

15. .Jp Prince, 49 6:56:28 57. Gary Carpenter, 54 8:1 5:52 98. Susan Lanz.49 9:56:03 1 39. L;lvBraltlev,44 II: :
17. VickL5hc!,45 7:00:36 58. Grady Reed, 37 8:17 t25 99. N;cholas Unaphum, 32 9:56:40 14Q. Sidnev Warner, 58 1 : :
18. 5hannon Koch.38 7:01:30 59. Sarah BibeL 33 8:20:36 100. Dawn Aoki. 55 9:58:40
I9. Sara Holm. 40 7:O7:O4 60. Chris Kleintjes, 66 8:24:21 101 . Bryan Wright, 49 10;00:26
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It's n-rile 85 and my feet have becon-re hyper- fire r-rncier me and I kick the pace up close to 16:30 on the clock. The hard work through the
sensitive, feeling everytiny stone on the descent set,en-r-r.ri r-rute r.niles. day has paid off and I can finally rest.
into the final aid station of the Leadville Trail Adrenalir.re fue1s n.re. but can it last for the Nick crosses the line 36 minutes later, having
100. I'm stumbling and or-rly half hear what m1' er-itire fina, hoi-rr'? Ti'ie dizziness has faded and vomited for the first time in a race from hon,
pacer, Meredith Terranova, says to me. Things the ercrier.nerrt oi the race pushes me on as the hard he was chasing. It's always stressful to race
sn'itched lrom feeling great to this delirium in skv darkens and r.risht falls. I tell my other pacer, Nick, but also a great challenge.
jlrst a couple of nTiles and it looks like it will be I
Sean lleis:r:er.. rhat n'on't be using a head-
a hard slog to the finish. 1anlp. 'r. I d'.r" ,',arrr ro sive away my posi- ?|rr &RAI{D 5lA:lr',:
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finish l'li probably win. but if I walk then that l',-lSlf tiARD safe in those final miles but this summer has
machine of a man, Nick Clark, will snatch the : --7 k1037 personally felt like a back-and-forth, epic battle
pole position. And with that victory he'd gain
time on me in the overall Grand Slam of U! ,c.* :. .: ,'Sr_aTS ABCUT between Nick and me. At Western States 100 we
ran together through the middle of the race in
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tran-u'rning, of which LTi00 is the third of lour -- _-:AR*,iiii,;ll\G 3,-lr the sweltering heat before I got an advantage by
r.aces. So I lorce down more food, take a swig of leaving an aid station before he did, eventually
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anv reports that Nick gets will be about a strong!
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where he was sixth and I was fourth. Vermont
confident runner zooming through. i itAct. THL 3[TTrR. 100 was three weeks later, this time with humid-
Soon after. thoughts of the Slam are bare- ity as the main issue and we both felt exhausted
' n,r 'nl mind rvhen l'tn told rhat Nick had tiorr irr care \ick gets close enou$h to spot me. from the previous race, finishing this time in
closed mv lead to 10 minutes at the 13.5-miles- There s a gentle ciimb in the final miles that third (him) and lourth again (me). The differ-
ro-9o mark, Mayqueen. At the previous aid sta- seenied so easl'rvhen running it in the opposite ence was just three minutes.
rror"r rt was more like 18 minutes. Now all we directior.r before dawn, but now it's agonizing to However, Nick lives in the mountains in Col-
have is the moment and the chance to win one mn and rrv heart rate is spiking up higher. As orado and I live at sea level near San Francisco.
lithe r.r.rost iconic ultras in the world. We both rve approach the town and the finish, we can so the final two Grand Slam races theoretically
'.ant it and we'll both fight hard, but the ter- see there's nobody behind and finally I accept favor him. 1T100 is all between 9,200 feet and
: : .har hi. prorimity causes somehow lights a that I'11 rvin. The finish line is a blur and I see 12,600 feet, while Wasatch Front 100 is by far
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Things kept going well through to the Out- I don't think of myself as someone who "em- So, Grand Slammers went 1-2 in the race and
ward Bound aid station at mile 76 and my crew braces pain" and I prefer to pace things evenly now we're around 4 hours and 45 minutes (me).
and pacers were looking after me well. Hikin$ and get as much enjoyment from a race as pos- and 3 hours and 35 minutes (Nick), under Neal
up Powerline, I still felt fairly good but then we sible. As an ultra coach I'm constantly $ivin$ ad- C,orman's Slam record splits with just Wasatch
got to the tough part ofthe race that I described vice on pacing and how to get the most from a Front left. Twenty{hree Slammers remain out of
above, which is the part I always dread yet get rurlner's level of fitness so I did my best to follow the 32 who started Western States. The summer is
rhe rnost satisfaction from. the guidance I'd give to someone else in my posi- giving me great memories, mainly because those
Every sin$le one of the 900 or so starters has tion. Pushing yourself hard is one of the most sat- nainful hours at the end of each 100 fade into
a fantastic story of the highs and lows they islying aspects about ultrarunning but the longer insignificance compared to the overall satisfbctiorr
faced, and 494 earned a buckle for finishing you carl keep things fun and easy in a race, the fiom such beautiful events and what it brings or-rr
r-rr-rder the cutoff. better. There's no need to grind ffom ten miles in. of every single runner's soul. I

T20. Margaret Nelsen, 31 24:37.43 161. Ryan Silva,31 26:16:41 202. )effrey Gould, 39 27:O6:24 243. Charlie Toillion, 42 27:46:14
121. Patrick Flynn,65 24'40:53 162. Dan Lingerfie d,40 26:18'.12 203. Rolando Vasquez, 38 27:06:36 244. Josh Dalley,21 27:46 3':
'122. Luis Guerrero, 49 24:41:22 163. Kelly AgneW 40 26:19:14 204. Milan 5eman,30 27:07:28 245. Ted Davison,41 27:46 5;
123. Jason Lippman,4l 24:41:45 164. Eddie 5pencer,43 26:19:35 205. David Woodsmall, 28 27.08:06 246. Jennifer Sticksel, 41 27.48 t:
1 24. Timothy Garvey, 40 24:42:15 165. Laura Wetstine,30 26:22'26 206. Mollv-lohn5ao, 21 27:09:57 247. EnriqueMaldonado,44 27:49 4:
125 Chad Knight, 38 24:42:34 '166. Jason Crockett,35 26:22:34 207. Brian Passenti,3l 27:13:16 248. Barbara Olmer. 37 27:52 C-
126. ferry Sentinella, 49 24'.44:04 167. NiKi Pardoe. 3, 26:22:42 208. Clayton Sanders, 54 27:14:48 249. Bard Hovenga,24 27:52 2,
38 127. C|'rs Rodes, 36 24'.45:01 168. Cregory Hattan,42 26:24:35 209. Steve 5peirs,46 27:16:14 250. Todd scott, 37 27:53 4-
I28. Michae Duplak, 23 24:45:44 169. Andrew Tobin, 39 26:26:06 210. Eilc Pence,47 27:16'.45 251. Ryan Beard,37 27:53' .
T29. lohn Fegyveresi, 36 24:47'.19 170. MarshaLl Edmondson,35 26:28:35 21 1. Sean Churchill, 41 27:20:06 252. Edward Sandor, 31
130. Elizabeth Durbin, 44 24:47:33 171. Stephanie Jones.46 26:29:03 212. Richard Gregory,3l 27:20:43 253. Brittanv Goi(oechea, 27 27:56 : -
i3T. Jeff Miller, 58 24:47:50 172. Shannon Nleredith, 42 26:30:15 213. Ryan Yedlinsky,33 27:22:39 254. Stephen Gartside,43 27:5 t- 1:
24:48:33 173. Michae Miller, 51 26:31.12 214. Ken Cales, 49 27:27'.03 255. Charles Keeling,2S 27:5 r= :'.
132. Daniel Kroeger,35
T 33. Mitchel Pless, 3'1 24:48:50 174. Erno Lindner,36 26:31:36 21 5. Chris Boyack, 43 27:28:30 256. Glenn Wells, 50 27 .5 ::
134. Corky Dean, 52 24:50:06 175. Becki Lyln Lasl€y 35 26'.32:00 216. Cole Choubler, 30 27:29:32 257. Adam Mayer, 34 21:59 : :
T 35. Robert Svatek, 37 24:51:12 176. Tim Urbine,33 26:37:01 217 . Philip Snyder, 44 27:32:23 258. leanne Mccurnin, 57 28:04 --
1 36. Noureddine Sahibi, 30 24:51:56'177. DaigoE.hizenya, 44 26:37:40 218. Jerome Deaven,49 27:33.08 259. Kyle zaylor,27 28:0,
'37 Chris Jones, 41 24:54:31 178. Charles Bybee, 51 26:37:57 2'19. Ken Gordon, 48 27:33:47 260. Eric Strand, 24 28:C'
i 38 James Willis, 37 25:04:44 179. Meq!LSWecn€]l, 33 26:38:12 220. Ca(l Cleveland,4l 27'.34:33 261. Sean Butlet 38 28:C'
139. Donnie Chapman. 52 25:06:26 180. Tyler Tomasel o, 29 26:39:37 221. Vernon Sides,41 27:35:00 262. Bill Finkbeiner, 57 28:C:
140. Ryan Brackley,46 25:08:10 181. Chas Kabanuck,29 26:40:58 222. Gtant Maughan,49 27'.35:26 263. Sean Nowak, 31 28:a:
I 41 .
Rick Schafer, 42 25:16:10 82. Jeff Woody, 49
1 26:43:03 223. Brian Westphal, 49 27.36:29 264. Cory Beachlet 41 28.4:_

T42. Derek Dowell, 30 25:18:20 183. Ben Reeves, 39 26:43:39 224. Donna Chapman,45 27:37:35 265. less AsmLssen, 34 284
143. Dana Kracaw 28 25:20:03 '184. Victor Vella, 60 26:45:16 225. )ason Freed, 41 27:37:42 266. Jeanne Kyslr!:arcy, 48 28 ::
'144. Denise Bourassa, 43 25:20:29 185. Colin Thornton, 35 26:45:36 226. Daniel 5chulof, 31 27:38.26 267. Gene Bartzen, 5l 28 4!
145. Lee Walker, 34 25:31:07 186. Tim Mcaargill, 31 26:46:51 227. Mike Enget 36 27:38:29 268. Vito Rubino, 35
146. Alex Pashley,32 25'.36:19 187. David Spivey, 45 26:47:40 228. Michael Bielik,34 27'.39:09 269. William Alexander 50 28'
147. Geoffery Clover, 41 25:46:48 188. Jon Noll,22 26:48:35 229. Anthony Garber, 50 27:40:07 270. Christophe Thomas, 30
148. Filip Boelen,31 25'.49:06 189. Pamela Nielsen, 33 26:48:48 230. Trevor Van Knotsenburg, 20 27:40:18 271. f(aci Falbo, 41 28'
149. Jordi Moncada,3T 25:49:28 190. Tom Morton,35 26:53:07 23'1. Chuck Stone, 58 27:41:16 272. Walle( Ba(rera,32 2E:
1 50. Chris Stores, 35 25:53:00 191. Amvl5Ehnci!€r, 35 26:54:24 232. )inmy Dean Freeman, 36 27:41t2O 273. lellrey Urbanski, 27
1 51. Christy Lindh, 22 25:53'.32 192. Jay Donosky,43 26:54:27 233. lan Dunican, 31 27:42t16 274. Gteg Braeger,40
1 52. Soken Nishina, 30 25:54:35 193. Janet Liohtburn,4'1 26:55:13 234. Brian Costilow.39 27:42:37 275. Ryan Lassen, 25 2t-
153. MarkThompson,56 25:56:31 '194. Chris Westerman, 30 26:56:01 235. Emily Booth, 38 27:43:19 276. Randy Ellis, 6'1 2a=
1 54. Ray Liberatore, 25 25:56:38 195. Liza Canowitz,3T 26:57:04 236. Matt Gant, 26 27:44:06 277. Carrie Stafford, 34
1 55. .Jeff Plant, 44 25:59:02 196. Matthew Cecere, 30 26:57.05 237. Phil Atkinson,40 27:44:42 278. Flynn Schulz, 32
1 56. Richard Pomeroy, 48 26:06:19 197. Andy Emerson,44 26:57:14 238. Jamen Nelson, 28 27:44.58 279. Ch(is Mead,42
1 57. Luigi Dessy, 35 26:10:20 198. Edward Plante,36 27:Q0:19 239. Kenneth Kunkel, 50 27'.45:13 280. Chris Eide, 37
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58. Jason Allemang, 40 26:11:31 199. Matthew Larsen, 38 27:01:26 240. Dutch Dougherty,4l 27'.45:14 281. Lisa Erikson,30
1 59. 5am Ritchie, 20 26:15:13 200. Jordan Rittenberry, 33 27:03:54 241. Bilan Donnet 30 27'.45:30 282. Adam Whitehead, 41
160. Alison Jumper, 38 26:16:21 201. Wes Ritner, 45 27:06:17 242. E(ik Richardson,3l 27:45:51 283. Andrew Chananie,40
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OUTRUN 24

ONE MILE TO GO
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A simple one-mile (plus 13 feet) loop with one passed these limitations imposed by his condi-
small hill. The Outrun 24-hour Trail Race is el- tion to log a total of 54 miles.
egant in its simplicity. And it is abundant in On the opposite end of the age continuum
world-class support, preparation, and organiza- was 77-year-old veteran ultrarunner, Joe Trask,
tion. This was the second year for Race Director fiom Concord Township, Ohio, who completed
Zack Johnson's creation, and it was even better 50K. And we mustn't forget Peg "The Leg" Weaver,
than its nearly perfect inaugural event. the O2,1's disembodied manikin leg mascot, who
This year's race opened with astonishingly managed to record a personal best of 37 miles-
beautiful weather to showcase the O24 course with a little help from her more able-bodied (or
to all who came to preview it on Friday dur- complete-bodied) friends out on the course.
ing registration and packet pickup. To our good If any 2*hour period can possibly have one
fortune, temperatures remained mild, the sun pervading theme, the O24's would definitely
shone warmly, and - overnight - the nearly full be described as Exceeding Expectations. Many
moon kept much of the trail well-illuminated. participants pushed themselves far beyond
The early spring appearance of the 390-acre any'thing they had previously accomplished, or
Chapin Forest Reservation seemed to transfig- perhaps even dared to imagine possible. One
ure before our eyes - ripening luminously and remarkable example of this tenacity was the col-
coming into verdant bloom over the course of lective effort demonstrated by Marilyn Threat,
the time we were immersed in its midst. The Nikaeda Griffie, and Shatora Thomas, represent-
rolling landscape, one significant point of el- ing the organization Black Grls RUN!, whose
evation - bracketed by distinctive rock forma- mission is to encourage Afiican American wom-
tions and old-growth oaks, maples, tulip poplar, en to make fitness and healthy living a priority.
hemlock. and beech trees lent a feel of remote- These three women arrived - each having never
ness to this Kirtland-area treasure. which was exceeded the distance of a half-marathon, yet
thoughtfully spared from logging in 1949 by the all were aspiring to complete 50K. During the 17-year-old Chase Horsfield conquers 54 miles
park's namesake, Frederic H. Chapin. 24-hour time limit, they all doubled their goals,
The list of accomplishments that were tallied completing 100K apiece - and they did it to-
throughout this 24-hour event is as impressive gether. They are shining examples of what John- man was the second woman, with tOz miles.
as the northern Ohio location is enchanting: son aptly described in his prerace video, when Along the course and over the duration ofthe
anrong the 85 participants, 4,973 miles were he encouraged all participants by saying, "Be event, there were countless acts of kindness ex-
completed, with an overall average of 59 miles aware: You may very well accomplish far more hibited by aid station workers, volunteers, tim-
run. Seven runners in this year's field completed than you expect to." ers, announcers, and fellow runnerc. Overheard
100 or more miles. Fortytwo runners ran be- Hailing from Maryville, Tennessee, O24 win- among a few first-time ultrarunners were excla-
nveen 10OK and 99 miles. And 35 runners com- ner Will Jorgensen ran a spectacular race, com- mations of near astonishment in resoonse to the
pleted between 50K and 100K. pleting 117 miles in singular fashion. He pressed extraordinary degree of selflessness ind genuine
The youngest runner to compete in the 2013 steadily on throrrghout this entire event. \etling encouragement and support that the O24 par-
event was 17-year-old Chase Horsfield from Bay a course record in the process. The first female ticipants offered one another - from the slowest
City. Michigan, who inspired all of us with his finisher was Chrystal Shinosky, who had never to the lastest among us. As this maturing race
courageous attempt to overcome adversity. This run a distance beyond 50K. She completed an continues to grow, and as the sport of ultrarun
voung man sufFers from dystonia, a movement impressive 106 miles on the day, which in addi- ning continues to expand nearly exponentially,
disorder characterized by involuntary muscle tion to the first place female award, placed her we can only hope that this spirit of community
contractions. These spasmodic contractions are second overall. Roy Heger finished second for remains intact and extends into and beyond all
both debilitating and painful, yet Chase sur- the men with 104 miles, and Suzanne Weight- of our future ultra-endurance endeavors. I

OUTRUN 24 ; rrnnnruo, oHro I APRIL 27 | L3,2

24 HOURS 22 Elizabeth sosan.45 67 Dawn Herrick.44 62 66 Margie Kost,47
1. WillJorgensen, 54, TN 117 23 Gerald Kemman, 70, PA 65 Marilvn Threat,45 62 Michael 5chaffer,5'1
2. Crystal 5hinosky.42 106 Travis Holloway, 28 65 Nikaeda Griffie.3T 62 Charles Bolek, 45 34
3. Roy Heger, 58 104 25 Ben Kimball, 36 64 Mike Morse, 30 62 Kurt Osadchuk, 53 34
4. SJZanne Weiohtman. 49. PA 102 26 Joan Van Hilten. 47, ON 63 Jameelah Mujaahid,45 62 Heidi Blecick,28
5. Todd Hanks,46 100 Laurie Rehbergar,44 63 Shatora Thomas, 34 62 71 Sheila Avsec, 49 33
Matthew Hammersmith, 25 100 Jim Mann, 45 63 50. Cyrus Taylot 54 57 Kristi Niethe, 55, NY 33
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Dave Morl, 50 Heidi Finniff,42 63 51. Chase Horsfield, 17, tvll 54 73 Beth Shaughnessy, 46 32
8. Michele Fortuna. 47 90 Brooke Kroto, 54 63 52. Za.h Mccardel, 31 ll Elizabeth Ann Kelley. 43 32
q ahri(t^nhar | \n 89 31 Charlie Thompson, 29 62 53. Jennifer Pierce, 37 50 Jeff Sobieski, 44
^<<an 32
10. JoeWinch,56 88 Kevin Farley, 41 62 Lauren Pearch.28 50 Laura Taucher,34 32
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1. Kimberly Durst-Wheeler. 30 85 Stuart Siegfried, 45 62 Mike Croy, 38. Ml 50 Pulling Brian,46 32
Johnathon Watson, 36 85 Dave Crain, 54 62 Leigh Martin, 28 50 78. Linda Elek, 64 31
13. JeffWoody,49, TN 83 John Nakel, 32 62 Kirstie Ratzer-FarleV 35 50 Bill Eubanks,3l 31
14. Ga(y Sexton, 56 81 MariatgBubctjla, 54 62 58. Zachary Johnson, 37 43 loe Trask, 77 31
Michael Moran, 43, WV 8l Dominick Rubertino,55 62 59. Marcus Weidnet 31 42 Richard Cook, 50, PA 31
16. Keith Flint,51 79 Jon Paul Preston, 34, MD 62 60. Katrina Burns. 37 41 Tap Knupke, 43 3T
17. Michael Semick, 40 75 Roger Niethe, 55, NY 62 Jaime McDonald, 35, NC 41 Darcy Bailey,35 3T
Benjamin Hawes,27 75 Tom Jennings, 54, PA 62 62. Mark Buescher, 54 40 Brad Phillips,42 3l
Dennis Linsky.45 75 Keith Lascelles, 52, ON 62 63. Michael Martin,37 38
20. Paul Lefelhocz,44 7Q Saundra Stiner 43, Ml 62 64. PeLWe4s 1 37
2T. Tim Harber.56 68 Lisa Orlandi, 49 62 65. Stacy Koltko, 32. WV 36
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i:ack to the aid station where I slurped chicken

broth. After winding my way south of the main
ridge, it was down, down, down, then back to
Silver City. The trail galloped along the creek
bed as clouds left and sun poured in. Quads
were tested but with another superhero sign,
the day was saved. Green Lantern offered me
a grilled cheese sandwich, but I noticed the
giant pickles and hoped for superpowers as I
munched one. I put the cape back on but back Handcrafted {inisher awards made from vintage
rrr ror'rn I felt akin to Clark Kent as ATVs buzzed brass cow tags and welded horseshoes
bv ar-rd I made my turn.
The route wasted little time heading upward. breath. From there it was a long solo downhill
Hiking fast through creek crossings, I reached ru- into the Delamar station. I was delighted to see
ined buildings neighbored by a long-abandoned Ryan seated in a chair and I joined him to re-
bulldozer and wondered what the story was. I fuel. We relaxed a little until Tony blasted down
cor-rld hear active bulldozers working the hillside and Ryan anted up and headed out. I hung out
higher up on a mining claim. After countless a moment more, just to see the $leam in Tonls
grinding switchbacks into eerie solitude, I came eyes. The last hand was dealt.
to appreciate the name of Long Gulch. I remind- I caught Rvan :logging up into aspens un-
ed m}'self I was in a race. Finally the aid station der a steelv sun. I accompanied him until Tony
appeared and cowbells sang the sound of music. popped our of rhe tree.. \ ith fire in his eyes.
Amidst glimpses of the ominous Tennessee and I called his bet. As he drifted ahead of me
Hill. I caught up to my wife. I admitted I lelt throrrph field. of tLire. he :eemed ro be win- ;';
surprisingly good. My stomach was excellent, ning a b1uff. bur I pu:hed loneer on the ups. 100K wornen's winner and second overall
I u'as drinking enough, and the best part was Then we were neck and neck again. and he fell Meghan licks
r.nv quads still felt workable. Perhaps I got some back for the last time.
good cards. I kissed my wife goodbye, as she said
The nine-mile haul included an unnamed I ran all the downs and pushed hard on the
climb that existed solely to test our spirit. I ups. As I descended steeply to the road, I saw
her Qoal was to beat me to Slacker's, and cruised
grinned on the inside, as my cards were good. my quarry. It was not in the cards to catch him,
into Jordan Creek station asking for more pick-
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les. After pausing a moment in the cool waters, I
to me. As I arrived, a runner took off post switchback turn only a minute behind, finish-
had the infamous hill to myself It was all loose
haste. With a pep talk and calories came an- ing in 13:47, and 20 minutes ahead of Tony. It
rock up 1,200 feet in 1.2 miles, but seemed man-
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on top for the 360degree view and caught my with nobody in sight.

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VOL-STATE ROAD RACE

CREWED OR SCREWED
bg Gary Cantrell, RD

On the morning of July 11, 2013, 51 runners

boarded the first ferry from Dorena Landing,
Missouri to Hickman, Kentucky. As the runners
enjoyed the cool breeze of the Mississippi fuver
crossing, some laughed and talked, while others
sat quietly, pensively contemplating the journey
ahead. The journey ahead was a daunting one.
A mere 314 miles of hills and heat stood be-
nveen the runners and the finish line, high atop
Castle Rock in Northeast Georgia.
The runners of the Vol-State divide them-
selves into two groups: those with crews who
call themselves "the crewed," and those who run
without crews, relyin$ entirely on what they can
carry, or find along the route. The un-crewed
runners refer to themselves as "the screwed."
As the course winds its way along highways
and secondary roads, from one small town
to the next, always passing through the town
''squares," the runners of,the Vol-State are treated
as conquering heroes; the local populations hav-
ing come to look forward to the annual mid-
summer migration of the runners. Stopping to
eat at roadside cafes or to purchase fresh fruit
at a roadside stand, the runnels are pumped First place, Joe Fejes, runs across Tennessee and Paul Heckert at The Rock a{ter runninq for nine
for stories of their journey. In turn, they are crushes the course record and a half days
given news of the runners who preceded them,
sometimes by days. Ultramarathons may have clearing, and can see "The Rock" with the Tennes- from running one of the fastest Vol-States ever,
become old-hat at parks, and too obscure for see fuver Valley as a backdrop. The start{f-the-race crewed or screwed.
the mainstream media, but in small-town Ten- long steep climb from the ferry to the Mississippi Nearly four days behind Fejes, Sherry Meador,
nessee. the Vol-Staters are celebrities. fuver overlook in Hickman, Kentucky, seems like completing her third consecutive Vol-State, be-
The race itself is epic. Huge leads are gained something that happened a lifetime ago. came the first female finisher for 2oI3.
and 1ost. Some runners battle around the clock, Red hot Joe Fejes took command of the race TheVol-State Road Race ended on July 21,2013,
r1'rng for top finishes, and the coveted title: King on that first climb, and held the lead all the with the final finisher, Brian Curro, reaching
of the Road. The Tennessee State Senate actually way to the finish, battling through early-race "The Rock" with just over 50 minules to spare.
issues a proclamation, declaring the winner as stomach problems to finish strong and obliter- Every runner in the Vol-State carved out
'Krng of the Road" for the next year. Other run- ate the course record. Second place was Alan an incredible adventure on the road. To read
ners' struggle is more primal. They simply strive Abbs. who equally crushed the "screwed" course some of the gripping stories, go to www.tinyurl.
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to complete their 31.4 miles per day, to stay within record. Supply difficulties reduced Alan to pros- comA/olstate2o13 and to listen to Alan Abbs
the lGday time limit. Regardless of where the run- pecting a construction zone for half-empty wa- talk about his epic journey on Ultrarunner
ner finishes, the race will feature crushing lows, ter bottles, and he admits that he did once eat Podcast, check out ultrarunnerpodcast.com/
and soaring highs. No high is greater than the one food that he found in the garbate, when all alan-abbs-interview. I
erperienced when the runner emerges into the the stores were closed, but nothin$ deterred him

VOL-STATE ROAD RACE twAR rRAcE, rN lruLY 8 A 3,1

314 MTLES '17. .John Adams, 52, MO 7:5:30:36

1. joe Fejes,47, GA 3:8:10:15 18. Charlie Taylor, 53, TN 7:5:3'1:03
2. Alan Abbs,43, CA 4:11:31.27 19. Joseph Nance, 35, TN 7:9:56:26
3. Sung Ho Choi, 37, FL 4:13:39:52 20. Diane Bolton. 51, TN 7:14:13:05
4. John Fegyveresi,36, PA 4:16:19:Q1 21. Scott Krouse,28, FL 7:16:01:53
5. sal Coll, 52, TN 5:5:52:42 22. Jeff McAonnell, 53, NC 7:11:32:38
6. Brad Compton. 57, lN 5:20:00:46 23. Psyche Wimberlu 45, NC 7.23:14:59
7. Jim Ball, 55, lN 5:21:00:20 24. Becky Lockard. 51, Wl 8:2:09:55
8, Joshua Holmes, 35, CA 5:23:17:07 25. David Wingard, 62, TN 8:4:48:43
9. Richard Westbrook, 66, GA 6:4:56:'16 26. Dallas Smith, 41, TN 8:5:34:11
10. Joel Gat,37, TX 6:9:08:35 27. JeffVenable, 58, TX 8:7:26:06
1 1. Ray Kroolewicz, None, SC 6:10:38:53 28. Marcia Rasmussen.45, CA 9:2:26:29
12. john Price, 58, VA 6:15:36:26 29. Jan Walker. 54, TN 9:10:11:42
13. Jeff Kasal, 37, MO 6:22:03:21 30. Paul Heckert. 59, NC 9:11:29:54
14. Tim Purol, 55, FL 6.22:Q3:22 3'1. Joe Kowalski,45, OH 9:15:08:12
1 5. Roy Tamez, 59, TN 7:0:42:51 32. DianeTavlor, 56, TN 9:18.44:23
16. Sherry Meador. 47. AL 7.2.42:52 33. Brian Curro,48, FL 9:23:08:40

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I wasn't surprised to run 3:40, $iven the

weather was actually quite a bit better than 2010
when I set the previous record. It was 80 degrees
at the start that year. I have always said that the
course could be pretty fast if not for the heat
and humidity that you usually find in July. It
was 70 degrees, I think, at the start and warming
up by the time we finished, but there was some
cloud cover that really helped keep it a little
more reasonable.

JOHN Any highs, lows or memorable moments

from thic vcet'c taec?
CHRIS The whole thing was a high, for sure.
It was just fun to be out there, and to feel
good. It was really great to see a lot of friends
and to do a long run with all the support of
the volunteers.

iOHN Will this go down as your favorite Afton

memory or is there somethin$ else that sticks out?
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CHRIS I'd say this was my most enjoyable run
=: at Afton. thoueh I had a great time in 20t0 run-
ning with Patrick Russell and Brian Peterson
Kamie Sledgers-Nicholls runs 5:54:02 with a smile as well. i didn't lace plant or throw up this The RD and {aithful volunteer Holly Karas
year, so that's a pretty good day on the trails! enjoying the moment

JOHN You are the proud father of a beautiful challenging. I think it has just been a learning
JOHN In the end you finished in 3:40:20 and baby girl, Leila, who just recently had her first process, figuring out that I have to be really
-\lichael posted an extremely impressive 3:42:35, birthday. How are you (and wife Taj) balancing flexible. As far as fitting in all of those different
also besting your previous course record. At family life and training these days, along with a things, I just get done what I can, when I can.
nhat point did you gap Michael? Were you sur- busy schedule ofcoaching both adults and high And I drink a lot of coffee.
prised to run that fast given the fact that the school runners?
Afton 50K has been around for 20 years and CHRIS Well, I think Leila has helped me stay in JOHN Anything on the radar coming up?
manv sub-2:30 $uys have run this race? the moment and enjoy life much more than I CHRIS I took a couple days off and am feeling
CHRIS Heading into the snowshoe loop toward used to. I'm acutely aware of the fact that she good. With it being summer, I have a more
rhe end of the first loop, he seemed to slow a little is changing and growing quickly, and I don't flexible schedule, so that's part of the moti-
bir. -so I got past him and more or less controlled want to miss anything. Taj and I sometimes vation for training for the Twin Cities Mara-
rhings iiom then on. He stayed with me into the end up jr-rst doing tag team with childcare, but thon. After that. I'd like to get back on the
secor.id loop, but by the time we got through the recentlv rve've started to do a better job of tak- trails. Maybe go back to North Face SF 5O-mile,
Back +0 loop. he was out ofsight and I never saw ins sonre rime to spend as a family. l'm also or the Bandera 100K. I
rrrr-r-r again. So I was actually quite surprised at working on a Ph.D. in exercise physiology at
hon- close he was to me in the end. the U of M. ar.rd spring semester was definitely

50
" l2 Aaron Reeves, 39, MN 6:38:49 141. Mike Prendergast, 29, MN 7.23:50
'13. Nolan Barrios, 45, MN 6:39:23 142. Brian Slobodow 44, Nl 7.25:00
'14. )eI1 Moeur, 31, lA 6:41:23 '143. Katie Haberman.35, l/N 7:21:01
I T 5. Matt Schrader, 36, MN 6:41:39 144. Anna Ziskin, 30, MN 7:21 .07
I 16. FaVqLa!€z, 31, MN 6:42:25 145. Kate Shaffer, 35, MN 7:27 :1 6
1 17. Maranda Lorraine, 28, MN 6:43:39 146. Gregory Petitto, 36, MN 7:28.54
1 T 8. Allan Duffy, 43, MN 6:46:58 147. )oel Button, 45, M1N 7:30:50
1 T 9. Joseph Eichorn, 26, LA 6:47.21 148. Meqln-Ucule,29, MN 7.36.45
1 20 Dee Brandes, 37, OH 6:48:39 149. MeLissa Swanson,33, MN 7.36.46
OH '150. Jim Brun, 58, MN
'21 Gregory Brandes.43,
'22. Jon Powers,44, MN
6:48:39 7:41:33
6:48:47 1 51. Gary Gentry, 48, N 7:44:51
'23 TracLlb{rsan, 47. MN 6:53:28 152. Deb Robinson, 56, MN 7:47:20
'2: Herb Byun, 69, MN 6:56:04 153. Mark Stodghil , 64, MN 7:49:33
'21 Bohdan Stepchuk, 43, MN 6.57.30 154. Steve Hagedorn,54, MN 1.53:52
'25 Jery Heaps, 58 6:58:40 155. David Shannon, 55, MN 8:01:26
-2i Johanna Sehloff, 22, MN 6:58:43 156. Robert Victorin-vange, 53, MN8:01:26
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28 Kevin Croninger, 29, Wl 6:59:00 157. Zachary Mac ean, 27, MN 8:05:09
'29. Almlr Beganovic, 24, MN 1.00:26 1 58. Andrew Sandot 27, MN 8:07:03
'30. Stephen Corner, 51, MN 7:Q2:58 1 59. Ed Sandor. 60, MN 8:07:03
'31. Greg Herrold.34, lA 7:04:42 160. Randy Limas.37, MN 8:1 0:07
132. Nick Graham, 40, MN 7:06:35 161. Wally Goettl,67, MN 8:20: l 0
I 33. Harriet Greeniee hernd,42. MN 7:06:45 162. Janette Maas,54, GA 8:22:03
134. Greg Brandt, 42, MN 7:07.44 163. Tom Osterbuhr, 56, NE 8:29:06
I 35. Bonnie Busch, 55, lA 7:07t44 164. Carol Allen, 45, MN 8t37132
1 36. Jack Ver Steegh, 64, MN 7:07t51 165. Randy Zellmer. 58, MN 8:38:5 1
137. Norbert Paul,47, Wl 7:10:'18 166. Melissa Eibner, 34, MN 8:43:20
l38. John Focke, 32, MN 7:14.30 167. Joseph Galloway, 56, lA 8:48:42
1 39. Jack Prentice, 41. MN 7:17.15 168. Doug Allen, 49, MN 8:50:27
i40. Jason Husveth,41, MN 7:23:28

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PSYCHO PSUMMER RUN TOTO RUN

LIVE LONG AND PROSPER

b4 Ben Holmes, RD

"Steadtl ns she $oes, Mtster SuLu, then lnt wwp-Jac Aaron Nort-nan. both of whom are always top- a negative split for her final loop, bestin$ her
finishing competitors. Norm hit his first loop prevrous loop times by two mrnutes.
tor itne onloop three." This strategy worked well
from hard in a tir.ne of 119:51, followed by Aaron in "I'm gntng'it all sheis got, Captntn.'.I funmo if
for the young starship captain Omaha:
Kaci Lickteig, garnerin$ her the overall win at 1:23:24. Ross Salinas came throu$h in 7'.27;02.
th,e \tarp engbLes can take cmgmore."
Kaci's male competitors faded somewhat on
the seventh annual Psycho Psummer Run Toto Kaci decided to run her first loop with fellow
their third loop. Aaron was first male in 4:32'.36,
Run 50K. Kaci was a scant two weeks out ftom Omaha resident and ultra veteran, Mi$uel Or-
a second place overall finish in her first-ever dorica: thel' both came throu$h their first loop and uiguel moved up to a second place male
finish time of 4:34:25. Norman took third male at
100-miler at Black Hills. At that race, she was in 1.27:07. This rvould later prove to be a smart
just seven minutes behind the first place male. strategy. Kaci kept the same exact pace for the 4:34.47. Meanwhile, the next three female finish-
ers all had very respectable times for this course:
and phaser-blasted away the female record by second loop. as well.
"Lay tn a course Jor tlrc finLsh hne and punch it' Katherine Phillips in 5:06:09. Jane Johannsen in
se,ren hou.s. If her legs were feeling dead from
Mister Srrh.i." 5:0913, and Mindy Coolman in 513:28.
her recent hundred, it didn't show.
By the end of the second loop, Aaron had As I said of Kaci after her first 50K at Psycho
ErLtering the Ronu,Lan Neutral Zone: This year's
Wyco 2012, "Kaci Lickteig may be the next Ann
threeJoop summer course had more "flow" to closed the gap on Norm, and Kaci had moved
Trason." But any way you look at it, she ran
it, and measured in at just over 10.5-miles per up to third place. Still appearing fresh, Kaci
loop. The course tended to favor those with waited until hitting the first staffed aid station a very smart race for a 26-year-old; mature be-
yond her years. A special note: Kaci's mom. Lori
more leg speed, but the cumulative effect of the of that loop (at mile 24) to make her move. She
Leonard, ran her first 50K al lhis same race. and
hills and the 91-degree heat and 65-percent hu- passed both guys and in her words, "had a
finished in under six hours' tr
midity tended to cook the less patient competr- surge of adrenaline," which helped her keep the
tors. The top two candidates on the less-patient hammer down for the next seven miles to take
list would be Norman "AbNorm" Decelles and the overall victory, in a time of +19:35. She had

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Kaci Lickteig and Miguel Orodice work the singletrack early in the race
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PSYCHO PSUMMER RUN TOTO RtlN I rcnrusas crrY, Ks lruLY 13 144,4

13. Darvish Shadravan, 45, lA 5:50:54 26 Kristian Madsen, 45, MO 6:39:33 39. Kevin Guest,44, Mo 7:28:11
50 KM
Eric Kimlinger, 35, MO 6:41:10 40. Jennifer Tieman, 42, MO 7:31.28
'1. Kaci Lickteig,26 4:19:35 14. Lori Leonard,51, NE 5.59:23 27
6:42:51 41. Melissa Martinez,42, MO 7:33:06
4.32.36 15. Ben Keefe, 34, MO 6t08:47 28 Jay Mooney,37, K5
2. Aaron Norman,32, MO 6:46:00 42. Jason Majors, 38, KS 7:46:17
4.34.25 16. Ken Schramm,49 6:1 3:03 29 Nicole Parkhurst. 33, MO
3. Miguel Ordorice, 41 Genevieve SpiveY 36, Ks 6:46:00 43. Gary Davis, 49, lA 7:47:25
4. Ben Gilbert,40, NE 4:51:09 17. Jonathan Hanisch, 26, KS 6:13:27
6:49:25 44. Brian Tharp,41, lA 7:56:19
4:57:18 1 8. Bob Wooten, 34, KS 6:1 3:59 31 Brian Farrington, 23, MO
5. Joshua Aranda, 25, MO
6:53:Oi 45. Jake Doleshal, 38, MO 7:59:13
5:04:08 19. Erik lliff, 33, KS 6.11:40 32 Krystle Dalke,3'1, KS
6. Andy Emerson,44, MO Caleb Zahnd, 32, MO 7:03:53 46. Deb Talor, 38 8:00:05
7. Katherine Phillips, 33, Nc 5:06:09 20. Eric Steele, 47, Ks 6:1 9:06 33
7:07:37 47. Erica CarBcL 41, KS 8:16:22
5:09:1 3 21 . Charles Johnson. 64, lA 6.28.02 34 Brett Lafollette, 35, MO
8. Jane Johannsen, 25, KS 7:1 1:09 48. Brandy Holey, 34, MO 8:21:58
5:13:28 22. Kristen Weigand, 34, MO 6:28.47 35 Joshua Bowen, 25, MO
9. Mindv Coolman.31,lA Chad Gaddie,41, MO 7:11:37 49. Keith LeaP,46, MO 8:23:06
10. Carl specking,27, KS 5:18:14 23. Brian Williams, 41, TN 6:30:1 5 36
7'.13:33 50. Diana Liska. 38, NE 8:46:24
5.46:14 24. lames Baca,42, MO 6.37.55 37 John Coleman, 37, FL
1 1. Brady Poskin, 28, MO
5:46.19 25. Matthew Hulliung, 40, lL 6.37:56 38 Michael Mcelmeel, 49, lA 7.28:01
12 Carlos Rodriguez,47, Ks
 RACE REPORTS

DEV S BACKBONE 50

SELF-sLJFF'CIENT RUN IN THE GALL&MN MOUNTA'I\'s

b4 Tom Hw4es, RD

Devil's Backbone is unmarked, unsupported, tions. The Lee Metcalf Wilderness Area is to the
and unequalled. How many trail runs are there west. Lone N{ountain and eig Sky Ski area (with
without ribbons every half-mile or so, where some non-rvilderness-seeming ski runs) appear
vou have to be pretty sure you know what you near the turnaround. The Beartooth-Absaroka
are doing because there is no way offthe course Wilderness containing Montana's tallest moun-
except the start and the turnaround, ...where tain can be seen to the east. Yellowstone Park
grizzly bears might possibly have trod the very can be accessed b1r continuin$ south alon$ the
trail you are on, recently, ...where the flowers are backbone another 20 miles.
so prolific that you have a hard time keepin$ Having set a new 5Gmile record by 17 min-
your eye on the trail? utes at the Bighorn 50 (7:17). Seth Swanson didn't
The Devil's Backbone is 50 miles of tO0-per- know u'hat to e\pect at the Devil's Backbone.
cent singletrack in a Wilderness Study Area Twentv-five adventurous solo runners and 21
(managed reLay teams took off at 5:30 a.m., just as there
as a Wilderness) in the Gallatin
Mountains south of Bozeman, Montana. The was enou(h iight to run. Some of those runners
course requires a summit of the highest peak would not be back until dark at 10:00 p.m. In
in the Gallatins - Hyalite Peak, at 10,300 feet' between. the sun shined. the rain squalled. the
Once at the peak, the course averages over 9,000 sky hosted lightning and all the wild animals
feet elevation. The out-and-back trail is 25 miles stal'ed out of sight. Four runners decided zs
without a single flag, road, or tire mark after miles rvas enough. But all solo and relay run-
Hyalite Peak. There is absolutely no evidence of ners agreed that the Backbone was the most
human habitation except the occasional shoe beautiful and wildest country they had ever
track. After mile 11, the only water available seen. The flowers were passionate, the drainages
comes from the numerous snowfields, even in verdant. and the wide-open vistas were simply
mid-July. unequalled. Seth did get the record but was over
The race is not for everybody but enou$h an hour slou'er than at Bighorn, which gives an Jef{ Woody of Knoxviile, Tennessee at miie 22
people tend to look for either the challenge of indicatior.r of the trails and running at 9,000
self-sufficiency or the thrill of being far from feet. I
civilization with wilderness vistas in all direc-

DEVIL'S BACKBONE 50
BOZEMAN, Mr IJULY 13lL4,4
50 MILES
1. Seth Swanson, 34, MT 8:24:00
2. Matthew Stewart, 29, UT 9:00:00
3. Jeff Rome, 24, MT 9:22.00
4. Jay Aldous, 53, UT 9:56:00
5. Brian Beckstead, 31, UT 10:02:00
5. Bryce Astill.3'1, UT 11:01:00
7. John Hallsten, 56. MT 11:22:0Q

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Tyler Bucklin, 37, MT
Jake Milligan, 30, lL
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. 1 2:1 5:00

Alan Wintersteen, 53, MT 12:15:00

13. Jeff Woody, 49, TN 12:57:00
14. Charlie Sperry,48, MT 13:05:00
15. Jason Moreland,35, UT 13:17:00
'16. Virqinla Kasmln,30, MT 13:33:00
17. Erika Holland.40, MT 13:37:00
'18. Rick Hartmen, 35, MT 13:51:00
19. John Weiner, 48, WY 14:09:00
20. Tim Marchant, 55, MT 16:30:00
Josh witte,41, TX 16:30:00
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GREAT CRANBERRY ISLAND 5OK

THE LAST OF THE ISLAND

bu Iu InurLow

On the day before the final edition of the Great

Cranberry Island 50K Ultra Marathon, the heav-
ens opened, the wind arrived, and the rain
came down in torrents. Luckily the next day,
so did the runners. With unrelenting rain and
angry seas, Co-Race Directors Mary Ropp and
Gary Allen were nearly forced to cancel the final
edition of the GCI 50K. Luckily the weather on
SaturdayJuly 27th turned out to be a mirror op-
posite of the previous day, setting up a perfect
opportunity for a 31-plus mile adventure on one
of the most beautiful islands Maine has to offer.
Where small rivers and streams ran down the
only two-mile road on the island the day before,
158 runners braved the challenge of several out-
and-back laps on the single island road while
enduring heat that reached into the mid-SOs.
Emerging as the overall champion was Brian
McNeiece in 3:31:43. Second and third place male
finishers, respectively, were Jason Bui (3:34:42 and
second overall) and Dave Holder (3:+3:02 and
fourth overall). In the women's field Lindsay Wil-
lard took the top honors in a strong final kick
and placed as the third overall finisher in 3:40:36.
Rounding out the top finishers in the women's Nationally recognized marathoner & ultrarunner Brian IVcNeiece, 2013 RRCA National Ultra
field were Angie Zinkus in 3:43:09 (fifth overall) from Litt e Rock, Arkansas, Leah Thorvilson Marathon Overall Champion
and Leah Thorvilson in 3:45:01 and sixth overall.
Leah r,vas the 2011 GCI Ultra Champion. given and the race was on with all runners get- the noon hour came and went so did the cloud
Amid the pre-race pictures, handshakes, hugs, ting dorvn to business. The first few miles saw cover and the real racing began.
and preparations, classic rock could be heard several large packs of runners clinging together Eventual champion Brian McNeiece began to
blastir.rg from the start/finish line sound sys- as the clor-rds overhead created near perfect run- edge further from the pack as runners settled in
rem. At precisely 11:30 a.m. EST the directive was ning conditions that was soon to change. As and found their rhyhm. Co-Race Director Gary

GREAT CRANBERRY f SLAND 50K I cnrnr cRANBERRY tsLE, MATNE I )uLY 2t I L1,1
5O KM 39. Kristen Levy, 28, NY 4:53:53 78 John Storey, 51, TN 5.36.26 '1
1 7. Heather Tetreault, 24 6:40:50
Brian McNeiece,41, Rl 3:31 :43 40. David satterthwaite, 52, PA 4:54:01 79 Mecca Cernv 33, NJ 5:37:50 118. Brian Revere.27. CT 6:43:23
Jason Bui, 33, MA 3:34:42 41. Blaine Moore, 33 4.54:36 80 Jamie Theriault, 28 5:37.56 1 19. C. Douglas Johnstone, 64 6:43:53
Lindsav Willard. 34, MA 3:40:36 42. Sean Mccarthy, 36, MA 81 Jill Frier 28, CT 5:38:00 120. Jennifer Torrance, 41 6:44:16
56 David Holder, 38, Ns 3:43:07 43. Sarah Emerson, 29 4:>O: I Z 82 Jennifer Newman,29, NY 5:44:03 121. David Goodrich,56 6.44:20
Anql€-Zltr<u5, 36, TN 3:43:09 44. KathLKanq!5 47 4:58:36 83 Joshua Martin, 28, NY 5:49:01 122. Reqlna Nl![q!15, 48 6.44:33
6. Leah Thorvilson, 34, AR 3:45:01 45. Joe Benny, 35, NY 5:01 :55 Hideki Kinoshita, 34, NJ 5:49:01 123. Mark Primmer, 50 6:47:48
46. Missy Peters. 38, MO 5:02:20 85. Hogan Marquis, 25 5:50:39 1 24. Bernadette Lack, 33, NC 6:48:1
7. Maddy Hribar 29, MA 3:57:06 1

8. Gary Allen, 56 3:58:30 47. Joshua Torrance, 39 5:03:05 86. Michelle Czapiqa 35 5:51:40 125. Elizabeth Duncan-Ricks,46, NY 6:51:'10
9. Jason Friedman, 37, NY 4:01 :18 48. Jim Roche, 44, VA 5:04:00 87. Kristen Pedersen, 34, NY 5:53:1 6 126. Roxana Lewis,67, CA 6:52:27
10. Leigh Schmitt, 41, CA 4.02.39 49. Caolan Macmahon. 50, CO 5:04:44 88. MarLUd!€y, 32, NY 5:53:17 127. BerI D'Amico,36, VA 6:53:5 1
11. Briqid5lorlh-Elancy 32 4:1O:57 50. Sara BradLeV, 33 5:04:56 89. Lisa Cao, 25, NY 5:53:38 128. Jessica Willis, 45, MA 6:54:50
12. Dave Nevitt, 53, NS 4:16:35 5l. Lee Kaufman, 45, WA 5:05:36 90. Jim Berger, 58 5:5 5:41 129. Bill Goodrich.54 6:58:34
13. Mark Dangerf ield, 63, AZ 4:20:48 52. NancV]Saael]1lgt!, 46, TX 5:08:04 91. Kaia Turner,41, VA 5:59:1 9 130. Anne Butlet 42, NY 7:04:31
14. Tom Trytek, 58 4.21:58 53. Eric Kangas, 51 5:09:34 92. Charlotte Clews, 38 5:59:34 131. Kathy Kass, 56, NY 7:17:38
T 5. 5arah Mulcahy.2T 4:22:17 Christina D'Amico. 36, VA 5:09:34 93. Alexander Terrill, 36, VA 6:02:5 5 132. Jessica Woodcock, 32 7:17:46
T6. Gretchen Holden. 33, NY 4.24.59 55. Bob Kennedy,65, NH 5:1 0:02 94. Julia Khvasechko. 38, NY 6:04:37 133. Lisa Corman,37, NH 1:21:02
11. Jeffrey Perry, 42, NJ 4:25:22 56. Michae Anderson,55, GA 5:10:33 95. Alexis Davidson, 57, NY 6:06:26 134. Sarah Briqgs,31, MA 7:23:13
18. Sean Dixon, 42, NS 4:26:47 57. Timothy Marquis, 47 5:13.52 96. Jessie Sentivan.32, NJ 6:08:44 135. Sewall Hodges. 58, NY 7:26:59
19. Ty Thurlow, 28 4:29.12 58. Jennifer Van Allen. 38, PA 5:14:23 97. .loey Wedge, 40 6:10:08 136. Deb James,41, NY 7:29:24
20. Michael Williams, 51, CA 4:29:56 59. Alison Acott. 38, AR 5:14.36 98. Matthew Clark, 50, NY 6:13:29 137. Suzanne Bracy,43 7:31:57
21. Tlmothy Cushing, 27 4:30:45 60. Jennifer Hienton. 33, lL 5.15.26 99. Joshua Marquis, 17 6:14.34 138. Ron Paquette, T2 7:36:34
'100. Allison Levv. 18, NJ 6:1 8:35 139. loanne sodano,48, NJ 7 .40.56
22. Sheila Jacks. 50, NH 4:31.29 61. Ethan Matyas, 36, lL 5:15:27
23. Sophia Shi. 46, CA 4:33:35 62. Chris Covington, 32, MA 5.16:Q7 101. Jackie Gulino.48, NJ 6:1 8:36 140. Seth Farber, 50, NY 7:41:40
24. Roger Marquis, 50 4.33:44 63. Rachel Aldrich. 22, OH 5:1 6:38 102. StaceLKcll€y 37, NY 6:20:15 141. Danielle Hastinq5, 27, 5C 7:42.51
25. Ned swain, 30 4:33:57 64. Emmanuelle Dudon.44 17:49 103. Skipper Manter, 56, MA 6.21:22 142. Jc Santa Teresa, 50, NY 7:42:54
26. Stacv-lllkcll! l:i€snul 42, NS 4:34:57 65. John Butler, 46, NY 18:03 104. Peter Rubenstein, 50 6.22:56 143. Ann Marie Opiela, 42, NH 7:47:10
27. George Rehmet, 46, CA 4:38:53 66. Christopher Langley, 40, PA 1 8:50 105. Victoria Glose. 59, MD 6.27:32 144. Douglas Dahlberg, 51. NC 7:50:45
28. Tobin Peacock, 39 4:40:02 67. Thomas Scudder, 26, TN 22:34 105. Kellie McKennev. 38 6.27.54 145. Nicholas Norfolk, 30, AR 8:05:20
29. Erin Lawry. 42, OH 4.43:04 68. Erica ZornicL 27 , MA 23.02 107. Michael Brokaw, 33, CT 6:28:58 146. Mike Brooks,67 8:06:50
30. Jennie Silk. 36, TN 4.44.55 69. Bette Clark. 57, NY 24:14 '108. Melissa Ossanna. 44 6:30:53 141. Dan Belanget 69, AR 8:12:03
31. Adam Foley, 33, lA 4:45.22 70. Brent Richardson, 48, NH 5:24.50 109. Paula Lunt.47 6:32.23 148. Edward Vega, 53, NC
32. Shane Skowron, 24, NY 4:46.58 71. Holly Klein. 37, NC 5:27.13 110. Theresa Withee. 46 6:32:27 149. Wayne Sherman, 41, VA 8:22:29
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31. Cade Remsburg, 40. lA 4:51:59 76. Susan Stirrat. 57, MA 5:30:00 115. Miranda Richardson. 30 6.37.44
38. Lecia Holley. 44, OH 4:53:14 71. John Hord, 45, DC 5:33:47 116. Molly Damon. 33 6:40:33
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SPEEDGOAT 5OK

RECORDS BROKEN AT SPEEDGOAT

bg Kail Meltzer, RD

This year's Speedgoat 50K was a true record Sage cleaned house and took home $+,500
breaker. A record number of 314 starters toed ($3,000 to win, $1,000 premium on top, and
the line. Men's and women's records both went $500 more for a record). Anton earned $1,000
down...nvice. The first tvvo men and women for second, while Jason mopped up the pocket
each went under the previous record. A record cnanpe ror b5uu.
number of clouds in the air made for fast con- The women's race was even more intense.
ditions. Some rain, which is extremely rare here Jodee Adams-Moore put the hammer down ear-
in July, soaked and cooled runners off and on ly to claim the premium at the peak. She was
throughout the day. Enough about the weather. challenged by Alicia Shay on the first climb but
Sage Canaday got away early from Max King, Alicia later dropped. Jodee continued to hold
Anton Krupicka, and Cameron Clayton on the her lead all day, closely followed by Stephanie
first climb to the peak to take the $1,000 pre- Howe and Ruby Muir. Stephanie ran a nicely
mium at mile 8.4. Sage increased his lead very controlled race. Ruby was hands down the
slowly up until LarrJ/s Hole aid station at mile 'descender of the day," showing all of us that
21. Anton Krupicka then started to charge for- running in Five Fingers on a brutal, technical
ward. With a nine-minute deficit and 10 miles course can be a piece of cake. Ruby was amaz-
to go, Anton quickly dropped Max on Mt. Baldy ing to watch while descending. The race, how-
and started to bite into Sage's lead. A few min- ever, is not all downhill, and Ruby came up a
utes gained on Baldy, and a few more on the bit short on the win, finishing third.
fudge frail, put Tony K. 4.5 minutes back with Six minutes ahead, the race was unfolding to
only a screaming five-mile descent to go. Anton be super close at the finish. Jodee came over Hid-
put the hammer down on the techy terrain in den Peak the second time with a few minutes on
Little Cloud Bowl and started to close rapidly Stephanie before the screaming descent. With three
on Sage. However, the finish line came a little miles to go, Stephanie caught Jodeg and made the
too soon for Anton, as Sage managed to hold off pass. Jodee responded but just didn't have enough Krissy Moehl {lying to a fifth place finish
a surging Krupicka to break the existing record to hold on. Stephanie took home the win in 6:17:02 for the women
by over 10 minutes. His time of 5:08:06 has me and Jodee followed her home to also go under the
thinking of how I can make this brutal route previous record, held by Anna Frost. Jodee finished for the record, there were multiple moose
harder. Anton also finished under the previous in 6:18:05. Ruby came in eight minutes later. sightings, including one mama who waltzed
record with a stout 5:09:36, well under the previ- This year's event was hands down the best passed the finish line in mid-afternoon to
ous record and also under the "disputed" time Speedgoat Mountain Race to this date. All the show herself off. We were not disappointed.
of rilian Jornet. Jason Schlarb hammered down records went down. Not only running records, My bank account now empty, I was proud
the mountain in his flying Hoka Rapanui's to but przza records (z+ pizzas) and Ultragen to pass out $12,000 to some super fast friends
finish third in 5:19 and some chanQe. servings (250). It rained, that was a first. And who smoked their race on my home turL

SPEEDGOAT 50K I sruowatnD RESoRr, urAH I ruly 27 | L5,4

58 50 KM 35. Dusty Olson, 39, MT 6:42:22 70. rim Btiley,47 7.24:40 105. Beth Vitalis,48, CA 8:00:23
1. Sage Canaday, 27, CO 5:08:07 36. Kristin Moehl. 35, CO 6:43:54 7'1. Nate Remynse, 26 7.25:01 106. Britta Trepo, 28 8:00:32
2. Anton Krupicka, 29, CO 5:09:36 37. Tavis Eddy, 43, WY 6:43:56 72. Tyler Waterhouse, 32 7:29:30 107. Spencer Storm, 33 8:00:49
3. Jason Schlarb, 35, MT 5:19:34 38. Jon Webb.39, CO 6:44:50 73. Jason Eichhorst, 36 7:30:22 108. Nick Mccowan, 28 8:01:10
4. Max King,33, OR 5:29'.02 39. Austin Youngman, 17, CA 6:45:16 74. Sarah Mccloskev.40 7:3Q:29 109. Casey Hill,34 8:01:40
5. Justin Yates, 30, MT 5:42:24 40. Seth Hales, 29 6:46:16 75. Parker Judd, 37 7:30:51 1 10. Aaron Roderick, 40 8.01.42
6. Luke Nelson, 32, lD 5:47:09 41. Thierry Breuil, 41 6.47 .12 76. Brad Higdon. 42, NM 7:30:59 1 . Ben Compton, 47, ON
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8:02:04
7. TimothyOlson,29,OR 5:47:10 42. RobertMueller, 6:47:50 77. RyanAnderson,39, lD 7.31:38 1'12. ChristopherAdams,44 8:04:15
8. Jason Louttit,, BC 5:49:35 43. jim Yaeger,48 6:48:15 78. Daniel Schulof.31 7:32:33 113. Geoffrey Fuller,27, MN 8:05:04
9. Mlchael Barlow 27, CO 5:53:37 44. Adam St.Pierre, 31, CO 6:48:33 79. Patrick McMurtry, 54 7:33:08 114. Jeff Black, 43, lD 8:05:52
10. RyanSmith,34,CO 5:53:51 45. BeckLwhccl€r38,WY 6:48:43 80. ThomasBurke,46,NV 7:33:30 115. TylerTomasello,29,CO 8:'l'l:13
11. LarsKjerengtroen,34,CO 5:54:55 46. SilkeKoester.30.CO 6:52:16 81. RobbiePike,34,CO 7:37:39 116. MarioVillemure,43,QC 8:12:24
12. MarcoZuniga,4l,CO 6:00:58 47. DanGardiner,28 6.53:47 82. CarolineWalden.3S,CO 7:38:29 117. Barry Miller,55 8:12:38
13. NathanPeters,23 6:03:56 48. EricaBaron.4l,NM 6.55:46 83. MichaelEvans,4l,WY 7:38:33 118. ScottWesemann,41 8:12:43
14. Cameron Clayton,25, CO 6:08:30 49. Eric Rich,28 6:56:14 84. Ryan Lauck,32 7:40:08 119. BillyYang,35, CA 8:13:21
15. Benoit Laval, 6:10:13 50. Joseph Smith,4'1 6:56:29 85. Stephen Lindsay, 29 7:40:44 120. Corey Dixon, 33, lD 8:14:10
16. Kevin Schilling, 6:'10:36 51. Cody Drapet 33 6:59:16 86. Steven Newman,40 7'.41:26 121. Steven Anderson, 52, CA 8:14:27
17. Tj Hooks, 15, OR 614:04 52. Chuck Konopa,37 7:00:02 87. Amie Blackham.34 7:41:46 122. Ernie Floyd,58 8:15:54
18. SebasteinNain, 6:15:34 53. NicholasSourlos,35 7:00:33 88. loshuaJohnson,36,CO 1:42:02 123. MarcThomson,40,AZ 8:16:55
'19. SteohanieHowe.29,OR 6:'17.Q2 54. AnitaOrtiz,49,CO 7:02:18 89. ChadWooderson,38,MO 7:43:07 124. TravisVandenburgh,37, lD 8:'16:59
20. JodeeAdams-Moore.30,WA 6:'18:06 55. FrancescaCanepa.42 7:05:14 90. LeiqhKellyHarrinqllal,41,CQ7:43:13 125. BillAhleru,51.CO 8:17:11
21. Andy Dorais,32 6:20.29 56. Steven Clark, 7:08:18 91. Craig Lloyd,40 7:46:24 126. Jacob Ku,38 8:18:50
22. Adam Steidlet 31, NM 6:22:13 57. Brian Macpherson.25, CO 7:12:44 92. Don Hantla,26 7:46:52 127. Jared Thorley,32 8:18:53
23. Dominick Layfield,41 6:25:17 58. carrett smith, 33. AZ 7:13:34 93. Jacob Young,33, OR 7:47:25 128. Melissa Lewis. 35 8:18:55
24. RubvMuir. 6:25:54 59. JosephCampanelli,26 7:14:21 94. DavidPonak,33,CO 7.49.07 129. MaximKazitov3S.WA 8:20:29
25. Tom Steidler,42, CO 6:26:28 60. Jeremy Rietmann,30. CO 7:14:28 95. Nate Pack,37 7:50:35 '130. Lance Peterson,34 8:20:35
26. AndyJohnson.35 6:27:56 61. SandiNypaver25,CO 7:14:30 96. ChristopherHall,32,NM 7:53:15 131. MurraySchart,54,lD 8.21:04
27. Nate Blouin,24 6:28:19 62. MatthewVan Horn.42 7:16:11 97. Jerome Bernard, 7:53:48 132. Danelle Ballenqcg 42 8:21:18
28. Mike Wardian, , VA 6:34:33 63. Nicholas Francis, 29 7'.17'.43 98. Jay Danek. 37, AZ 7:54.06 133. Mick Garrison, 35 8:24:35
29. Mark Hammond,23 6:34:43 64. Jeremy Hurl,37, OR 7:17:56 99. TravisTwoey,35, PA 7:54:34 134. Mike Hales.36 8:26:00
30. Nathan Brown. 36. WY 6:35:04 65. Derek Ward. 40 7:20:13 100. Jesse Rich, 23 7:54:53 135. David Harger, 27, NV 8:26.11
31. NicolaBassi,26 6:35:30 66. GuillaumeCalmettes,29,CA 7:23:Q3 101. MeqlnUlotr-issey44,CO 7:55:58 136. ChristianPearce,35 8:26.43
32. TyDraney,33,WY 6:37:21 67. JenniferClancu34 7:23:06 102. CherriMarcinko.43 7:56:01 137.froy Olson,49 8:27:12
33. TeagueHolmes,36,CO 6:40:44 68. MicahThatcher, 17 7:23:23 103. EricDacus,31 7:56:04 138. JeffThomas,53,CA 8:21:14
34. Emma Rocca. 6:41:21 69. loshua Thatcher, 15 7:23:25 104. Gavin McKenzie, 29, CO 7:57:01 139. Jon Letowt,45, CA 8:27:11
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ALLEGHENY FRONT TRAIL RUN

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Remarkabll' cool temperatures for central Penn-

.r.r'ania in late July greeted runner\ gathered al
\1id State Regional Airport in Moshannon State
i..r'esr. near Philipsburg. Pennsylvania, to take ?;;,
..n the 30-mile Seneca course of the Allegheny
Front Trail Run. The AFTR event also included 6:
a 12-rrile Hemlock race. 'i4-,-
\Vorking closely with the Bureau of Forestry,
race directors added eight more miles of the
Allegheny Front Trail to the race in its second
1'ear. Comprehensive trail work by volunteers in
June and July, with seasonally low precipitation
levels. helped make it possible to include more
l'nlles or tne Af t.
Established in 199i, the 41.75-mile Allegheny
Front Trail is legendary and scenic but virtually -7"'=-
unknown to rnost runners. About two-thirds of
the 30-mile course is on AFT. Other parts of the
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zona. Utah, and throughout Pennsylvania took 6
on one of the two courses, both of which are #
challenging but not highly technical. {-r:r,S;,ar: I !,:hrElber ,r."'llre : ln ta yrln tha t3i
Constantin Schreiber, who returned from Ari- ie'":ec; F,:,:r
zona to defend his 2ol2 title, did not disappoint,
turning in a speedy posting that was more than vides a rvell-organized race with a beautiful, steeper sections. The long, grassy uphill toward
25 rrrrnute. ahead of the nearest competition. well-nrarked course that really tests you. The the turnaround point was probably the hardest,
Jrnr lVenger and John Fegyveresi took second aid statior-r-s were well-stocked with every both mentally and physically, and it seems like
and third place. thi,ra r:n,,
'.aa,-l ..'.- .'.e po\t-race massage
an,-l th it made everyone suffer pretty good. I finally
''The Seneca course was challenging," re- and food rvere amazing, allowing me to re started hurting around mile 25, but when you
called Schreiber, "both in terms of elevation cover quickl1,.'' are that close to the finish, it is fairly easy to talk
change and the trails itself, but not overly Though he may be a gifted runner. Schreiber yourself through it. ft felt great to emerge from
demanding. Itwas great to be running on lrad a"ir ed ar rhe .tarling line undertrained. the woods, finish on the little grassy uphill, and
sir.rgle-track on the Allegheny Front Trail for "l started out conseruatively, not havin$ spe- see the decent time I posted on the race clock."
rirost of the run, an amazing experience that rificrll' rrnr.".ed lor rhe r2gg. i was surc Icould Kathy Simin, of State College led the women's field,
r.ealiv Sets you close to nature. The course fini-sh. br-rt I was not sure about what time I followed by Larie Hall and Alexandria Houselin.
has all types of different terrain and nature could run. So I had decided before the race to "'C,o AFTR It' is an appropriate tagline for
arotrnd rt. lt was nice lo gel in the zone. for run rvrthin r-nvself for as long as possible, try- this 5oK trail race," said Simin. "The course is
get about being in a race, and simply en- irg ro ienore lrv competition's pace as much a r-rice mix of very runnable, varied terrains to
toV the beautiful trails. At the same time, it as pos,sible. Fortunately, I didn't see anyone 'C.o AFTR' and has beautiful scenery. The trails
r\.a. always rejuvenating lo emerge from the arorrnd nre earlv orr. which boosted my confi- themselves were nicely groomed and had nice
ri.oods and see a smiling face, have helping dence ir-r rur-rr-rir"rg an even, not overly demand big directional markers. The aid stations were
Itarrd. to give me drinks and food. encour- ing. pace. I eot a couple of time checks toward well placed and the volunteers at the aid sta-
agerrent. The volunteers were amazingl I had the end and still felt relatively strong after mile tions were extremely helpful and friendly. I had
'' ,r \lrnnort and conrersations at the aid just tried to maintain n.ry pace! pushed
20, so I a great day running trails and look for-ward to
.rations. For the price you pay, AFTR pro- it on the downhills and took it easy on the few running it again for years to come." *

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5O KM Jess Lopez, 47, PA 5:12:54 '10. Alexandria Housel,32, PA 5.42:02 15. Dawn schoedel.41. PA 6:56:49
I Constantin Schreiber, 29, PA 4:09:11 Lance Babb, 25, PA 5:28:09 11. Brian Brown, 38, PA 5.54.54 16. Carol shirk, 50, PA 1:21:35
2 lim Wenget 43, PA 4:34:44 Kathv Simin,42, PA 5:30:07 12. Daniel Mccaslin, 40, PA 6:03:43 17. Jan Overcashier,58, MD 7:24:24
3 lohn Fegyveresi, 36, PA 4:58:46 Todd Lewis, 38, PA 5.32:28 13. Brian Newcomet 45, PA 6:09:25 18. Phil Hesser, 62, MD 8:02:45
i leffery Haft, 44, PA 5:01:39 Larie Hall,44, PA 5:37:00 '14. Aisling Ryan,23, PA 6:38:50

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ing no strength for the hills." This year it was

an even bigger challenge keeping a consenvalive
pace with cooler temperatures and soft rain re-
fieshing the runners.
However, the gentle rain soon became the
nemesis of many. It created shoe-sucking mud
pits throughout the hilly and technical portions
of the Buckeye Trail in the second part of the
course. Conversations were less ftequent as run-
ners concentrated on their footing and started
fighting for ener$y to continue to move forward.
The name "Bog of Despair" was used by more
than one competitor. "The problem with the
mud for me was mental. For a brief stretch, I
became discouraged and frustrated with the
slower pace when I was expending the same
effort," said 2013 Burning River overall winner
and new course record holder, Peter Ho$$, about
the challenges the mud created. Michael Kazar,
seven-time finisher of Burning fuver, said that 'a.::::.
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the deep mud was "like going uphill with no
downhill to recover." ::
It was not uncommon to see runners help-
ing each other stand after a fall or encourag-
ing each other to keep moving forward. Even First-lime 100-mile finisher, Srian Hoover, and lenni{er Yarers clickinq cff the rniles
with the camaraderie, many gave in to the
despair of the mud, but 152 fought through it
and hit the last part of the course with relief last runner. They endure the elements and long get you on your feet and moving if they saw you
as it flattened and crossing the finish line be- hours just to help get as many runners across sitting too comfortably for too long.
came more of a reality. the finish line as possible. Burning River 100 Mile Endurance Run
When talking to runners after the race, there Viswanathan Girish, an Indian runner cur- proved that it has it all - fick1e weather, ever-
was one ray of sunshine that seemed to re- rently residing in Korea, shared an amazing ex- changing terrain, runner camaraderie, and
new hopes and keep runners going when they perience at the MAS.H.-themed Covered Bridge amazing volunteers. I wouldn't "eRace" a single
thought they couldn't take another step forward aid station about volunteer Dawn Herrick. He moment of the experience, and I fully intend to
- the volunteers. All of the compliments could said that Dawn "cleaned my muddy feet, pasted keep movin$ forward and come back next year,
stretch the entire 101 miles of the course. Many [al band aid and in fact ltiedl my dirty shoes keeping my eyes on the prize. X
aid stations were decorated and volunteers with utmost sincerity. I
dressed in themes. There were hippies, cavemen, am impressed by her com
beach partiers, and a MA.S.H. unit. As runners passionate service." While
entered an aid station they were greeted with the aid station volunteers
cheers and helping hands. Local runner Andrew would feed and bandage
Gordon said, "The volunteers and aid stations you, they were also $ood
are phenomenal. You cannot help but smile at showing the toughJove
rvhen you come into them." These are the peo- that is sometimes neces-
ple that help make a 100-mile race successful sary in a 10o-mile race.
and memorable to everyone fiom the first to the They did not hesitate to

1 12. Thomas Menner, 50, CT 28:08:50 133. Chanwol Park, 43 29:01:10

1 1 3.
Joe Petkac, 57 28.11:14 134. Michael Kazar,49 29:01:17
1 14. Thomas Skinner, 67, GA 28:14:Q2 135. Philip Westlake, 41, PA 29.07:30
115. lvlark Sukie, 45 28.27:02 136. Charles Bolek,45 29:08:39
1 1 6. Jennifer Yaros, 40 28.21:49 '137. Nate Pualengco,32, lL 29:08:48
I 17. Michael Lawson, 43, NJ 28:30:46 138. Mike Heider,53 29.09:49
1 18. N4arilvlLls5[bsscr 41 28:30:59 139. Dustin Burkholder, 34 29.1Q:29
1 19. Duane Dukles, 51 28:33:45 140. Pete Preston,61, CT 29:10:30
120. Karen Erba,43. lN 28.35:29 141. Michael Birkenheier,26, lL 29.19:07
121. Brian Hoover,31. PA 28:38:08 Bill Fairfield, 57, lL 29.19:07
1 22. lvlatthew Frazier, 32, NC 28:40:33 143. Isaac Espy, 50, AL 29:24:26
123. Andrew Gordon,44 28.40:59 144. Sara Brunazzi,28, PA 29:30:42
124. Richard Barton, 60 28.42:20 145. Tami Rhoades,43 29:33:01
125. Gregory St. Clair, 37, PA 28.43:48 146. Kurt Osadchuk, 53 29.40:13
126. Brent Colwell, 35. lN 28.48:44 147. Suneel Apte.51 29.41:36
121. Pa]l Lefelhocz, 44 28.50:24 148. Amitava Mukherjee, 41, PA 29:42:09
128. Girish VG., 39, NJ 28:51:30 149. Rob Pekare, 27 29:43:16
129. Kate Rewwer, 41 28.52:16 150. Behnam Kamrani, 38, Ml 29:44:44
130. Larry Hall, 59, lL 28.57:07 151. Mike Morse,30 29.48:O1
Beth Simpson-Hall, 54, lL 28.57:07 152. MaritJanse,52, Ml 29:5O:16
132. Darrell Digman, 57 28:58:25
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Srone film or in a race. Either way, this is the One danger of note is the infamous Jarrow hours on my feet, but they are nothing that can't
path I chose - the path I love. Beach (pronounced JAH-row). We hit this sec be muted by the friendly aid station volunteers
Several times along the course. we also reach tion the first time between miles 23-25 and then cheering me on through the discomfort. Each
a point where the trail has been "closed" for immediately have to turn around only to get time I walk into an aid station like a wobbly
"our safety," except that the markings lead us chewed up through it agarn. prize fighter heading into the 12th round, these
right through said signs, unbothered by what Unlike most beaches, this one does not have friendly folks prove as helpful as they are kind.
ever possible danger may lurk beyond. any sand. There are no bikinis, no Mai Tais. This So when I finally exit the last bit of beautiful
"beach" is nothing short ofa bone-breaking an- trail and find myself back on the paved bike
:.2 kle trap intent on taking me down. The jagged- path leading to the finish line at Carlton High
edged boulders protruding through the earth School, I think of them. I think of my adventure
force most of us mortals to a humbling crawl. through Minnesota wilderness and how much
But our reward for getting through it and the I really love testing my abilities, whether it's 50
power lines is an abundance of beautiful, lush degrees and pouring rain or 80 degrees with
'' &2r., Minnesota wilderness with plenty of fast, flat sweltering sun.
tt'.",. and downhill sections. I cross the finish line in 10 hours, 51 min-
Throughout the race I find myself battling mi- utes, just under my goal time of subll hours,
nor scrapes and bruises alon$side the familiar with lots of tears that could be mistaken for rain
aches and pains associated with double-digit streaming down my face. K

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::-'... Ln 5:05;45 while knocking 46 minutes off Rachel set the new record in the 50-59 age-group,
:-: '.'.onren's course record. Lindsels time is the finishing 22r-rd overall (fourth female) with a
.:irir-iastest time recorded on this course. Bryan time of 7:,13:.19. Mike set the record in the 60 69
:nd Lrndsey are also two-time winners of the age-group and finished 35th overall, with a time
HURL Elkhorn 50K, with Lindsey winning in of 8:36:36. Janice set the women's record in the
2011 and Bryan winning in 2010. 60-69 age-grolrp and finished 58th overall with a
Scott Gaiser was right behind Bryan during time of 10:51:33. Finally. with her finish this year,
rire entire race, finishing just three minutes be- Tammie Engebrecht is the only runner to have
irind in 5:32:47. Scott's effort was also 27 minutes completed all eight HURL Elkhorn 50K runs.
-rrder the previous course record. At age 51, Scott We had 61 starters in the 50K, plus five run-
..-:o established a new 50-59 age-division record ners who srvitched from the 50-mile to the
i.r' -12 minutes. Wendy Tseng's first visit to Mon- 50K mid-race. less one runner who switched
rana resulted in a second-place finish for the from the 50K to the 23K mid-race. That makes
\l'onren with a time of 6:58102. 65 runners and 62 finishers, for a finish rate
Rachel Toor, Mike Casey, and Janice O'Grady or v5 percelrr.
also set new age division records in the 50K.

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My legs bereft of any oomph, I just sort of
hopped and shuffled my way down to Tepee
Creek. In order to make myself run to the finish,
I pretended that every little uphill on the way to
the finish was my chance to make up some time
and that I needed to run to make that matter.
I am relieved to say that I really like the Elk-
horn 5O-mile.
After last year, when I finished so much faster
and feeling so much better than anyone would
have predicted, I wanted to say that Elkhorn is
my kind of ultra, but it was only one time, so I
vrasn't sure it wasn't just a freaky fluke. I went
into this year trying not to pressure myself into
duplicating what I did last year. That would
have ruined the fun. The only things I focused
on were fueling and starting conseruatively (be-
cause the first two miles are for runners). In the
end, I was tired and abused some (my left knee
is pretty sore), but satisfied with my effort. After
last year I was real happy just to have had that
one good 5o-mile effort, and now I have two. &

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lVlike Kuhim:nn appro;ching th* final ascent tc

Angels Stairease

The next section of trail was fast, starting with

steep switchbacks on rocky talus and gradually
transitioning to a gentle descent on a packed-
dirt trail through a beautiful alpine valley. An
unmanned aid station consisting of a card table
with jugs of water seemed to appear out of no-
where at mile 13. Beyond that, we tackled our
next ascent (a small one this time. with only
1,000 feet of gain) to Horsehead Pass, then an- .r:),'.-il
other long descent and some rolling forested
country to aid stations at mile 17 and 21.
Then came the toughest part of the race the
neverending uphill. According to the elevation
profile, it was only four miles in length with about THE FIRST IOO-MILE TRAIL
2,500 feet of climbing, but it seemed to go on for
hours. We started to worry about whether we
RUN IN THE MINNESOTA
would make the 5:00 p.m. cutoff at the final aid METRO AREA
station (mile 29.4) as thunder threatened overhead.
We did make the cutoff, with 25 minutes to THE COURSE INCLUDES
spare, and cruised the eightmile downhill back 60 MILES OF ROLLING
o to the finish, nearly last but not quite, in 11:,12. HILLS AND 40 MILES OF
o Dave and I have yet to do a 50-miler, but sev- Rrat,ahf lo vot t htt fhc ra.e direcfars RELATIVE LY FLAT TERRAI N.
enth place finisher, Matt Cecill of Victoria, B.C. nf at trf tt
wt aurt tha rvtatp,
'v
A,4t rrnh
L

I tells us that this race easily matches a 50-miler

LIMITI25 ENTRIES
in terms of effort.
There were some impressive times from the
36-HOUR TIME LIMIT
top finishers. Mario Mendoza of Bend, Oregon,
took first place in 5:29:39, with Seth Swanson Locoted only 30 miles south of Minneopolis/St. Poul ct the
of Missoula, Montana, less than a minute be-
hind him. Justin Yates, also of Missoula, came beoutiful Murphy Honrehcn Pork, These events ore to be
in third overall. First female, and fifth overall. competitive ond fun,
was Jodee Adams-Moore, of Bellingham, Wash-
in$ton, in 6:07:,19. REGISIRATION DEADLINE APRIL 30, 2OI 4
All in all, a great race. Few courses will match REGISTER ONLINE OR BY MAIL.
the views, the aid stations were well stocked,
and there was plenty of beer and pizza at the
end, even for back of the-packers like me. K
 RACE RESULTS

TERRAIN AND SURFACE INFO IN RESULTS

? So. what does TERRAIN
],1\ zrJ
SURFACE
" that linle symbol 1 - flat or nearly flat 1 - paved or very smooth surface
mean? The first 2 - rolling; total climb up to 50 feet per mile (z,soo 2 - mostly groomed trail or dirt roads
number is the terrain difficulty, feet in 50 miles) 3 - trail or dirt road with some rocks, roots and/
the second the quality of the I - hilly; total climb between 50 and 150 feet per or ruts
surface. Both are on a 1-5 scale, mile (z,soo-z,soo feet in 50 miles) 4 - trall or dirt road with substantial rocks, roots
with s being the most difficult. 4 - very hilly; total climb between 150-250 feet per and/or ruts
mile (z,sootz,soo feet in 5o miles) 5 - very rough trail
5 - mountainousl total climb more than 250 feet
oer mile

26. Michael Sisson, 39 12:14:44 20. ChrisWright,4l '10:30:09

sRI CHII\IMCIY 1O-DAY C.IJ.R.E ULTRAS
27. Joseph Flynn,38 12:28:06 LITTLETON, COLORADO
2'1. Kirk Apt, 50 10:32:55
QUEENS, NEW YORK
28. Erin Altemos, 38, MD 12:28:25 22. Caroline Walden, 38 10:34:52
APR|L 17la 1,1
29. Scott Tangen, 21, MD 12:29:16
APR|L 20 ll2,3 23. Marek 5lipski,24 10:49:17

10 DAYS
30. Doug Campbell, 38 12:3'l:12
1OO KM
24. Gary Fitts, 34 10:53:07
31. Percy Dunagin,42 12:33:37 '1. Andy Palmer,41 25. Leslie Howlett.29 1 0:55:32
1. l\4artin Fryer, 591 9:44:12
Steve Goodman, 41 12.33:37 26. Ellen 5ilva,29 11:17:09
2. Kaneenika Janakova, 551 2. Jeremy Bradford, 35 1 0;55:53
33. David Glaset 30 12:36:28 27. Rachael Stclaire. 55 1 1 :1 8:14
3. Ananda-Lahari Zuscin. 542 3. Tyler Tomasello, 28 12:39:54
28. Donna Chapman.45
PhoebeKirbv-Glatko,27 12.36.28
4. 11:22:18
4. llvaka Nemcova, 514 Lvrcla Wa!h!,43 '12:44:36
35. Allen Nuss,29,5C 12:38;19 29. Jon Pesta,44 11:27:0Q
5. Volodymyr Hlushchuk, 500
36. Thomas Jones, 60, GA 12:38:22 30. Mike Roberts,39 1 l:33:03
6. Shamita Achenbach-Koni+ 495 50 MILES
37. Jon Harrold, 28, PA 12:48:19 3'1. Erica Michaud. 37 11:42:31
7. Oleksandr Kharko, 489 1. Michael Aish, 36 6:55:59
38. Randall Edwards,42, NC 32. Michael Rose,48 '1
12:51:29 1:48:58
8. Elena Kareva, 475
39. Tim Cunningham, 34 12.52.35
2. Shannon Price.35 7:28:20
33. Stephen Jozefczyk, 35 12:1 1:10
9. Andrey Khachaturov 470 3. Chad King, 38 8:13:44
4Q. Paul Clemas,40, NJ 12:58:47 34. Bob Weber. 54 12:26:42
10. Nirbhasa Magee, 464
NY 12.58:47
4. CareLLLallcI 40 8:21:44
35. Matthew Anderson. 38 12:34:36
't'1. Upakaraka Tolstopyatenko. Tim Casady,34, 5. Michele Bierstedt, 42 8:37:07
46'l
12. Teekshanam Dodonu, 453
42. Brian Outten,41, MD 13:05:20
6. Craig Weber, 53 8:46:49
36. Lynn Hall. 29 12:41:O1
37. Jack McGarry, 53 12:41:25
13. Andrey Andreev 452 7. Drew Brazier,29 9:31:42
38. Nancv Cales. 48 12:42:17
50 KM
14. Pati lbinova. 450 8. John Boyd,46 9:40:54
1. Matthew Bugin, 31 5:18:41
9. Rochelle Garnanez. 34 '10:03:20 39. Ken Cales,49 12:42:18
15. Vasuorada Funk, 441
2. Mark Lattanzi,4T 5:47:10 40. Scott Ormond, 45 12:44:16
16. Sergey Kuzmin, 422 10. Paul Maisel, 42 10:34:53
17. Michel Gouin, 416
3. Marc Griffin, 36 6:04:10
11. Alvson Kirk. 30 10.40:48
4. Alan Dyer, 29 6:30:31 DIABI-O TRAI'-5 CFII\LLTruGT
'18. Prabala Carvalho, 408 12. Ed Green,63 11:12:39
5. Joseph Domask, 41, MD 6:33:07 WALNUT CREEK. CALIFORNIA
19. Giribhu Muhs. 397 13. Kim King.48, NM 12.21.20
6. Jeremy Bloom, 32, WV 6:41:44 ll3.2
20. Yashasvati Plyavinskaya. 394 APR|L20
7. Scott Fleming, 35 6:57:49
Mark Dorion, 394 50 KM
8. Skylar Lyon, 29 7:O7:20
4:34:46
22. Usika Muckenhumer, 386 1. Joe Ziegenfuss, 38 50 KM
David Woodsmall, 28, DC 1:07:20
2. Steohanie Lynn, 32, NM 5:07:56 1. lan Sharman, 32
23. Niribili File. 378
Denny,47
4:15:12
10. Darrin 7:13:27
3. Nathan Cockrell,3'1, NY 5:16:51 2. Brett Rivers,31
Gudrun Freier. 378 4:16:05
1 1. Kerry Alexander, 52 7t14:O9
25. Vinati Docziova. 376
NC 4. Eddie Metro, 50 5:19:18 3. Lon Freeman,38 4:28:52
12. Peter Reavey,44, 7:25:14
5. Jessica Romero. 30 5:51:50 4. Alex Ho, 29
26. Ales Pliva, 374 4:44:33
13. Geoffrey Macdonald,42 7:26:30
6. Ashlee Curtis. 25 5:52:11 5. Michael Garrison,42
27. Chakradhara Caslava, 367 4:58:1 8
14. Kristen Pence.31 7.35:52
7. Josh Peters, 34 5'.55:14 6. James Nelson, 48
28. Anna Khimchinskaia. 362 5:08:43
15. Nicholas Warren, 34 7:38:28
8. 6:00:02 7. Eric Schranz, 38
29. F'ederick Davis lll, 361 Bob lrving, 58 5:14:28
16. Allen Phillips,4T 7:39:15
9. 6:20:59 8. Todd Owens,48
30. Andrei Somov 360 '17. Byron Bland, 29, MD 7.39:55
lsaac Wong, 37 5:22:04
Smarana Puntigam, -360 '10. Todd Williams, 46 6:23:50 9. Katie Murohv 30 5:22:20
18. Dennis Loney,39, DC 7:40:54
1. 6:24:15 10. Calvin Wong, 31
32 Sara Schmidt. 358 '19. John McBreen, 4T 7 .43:36
1 Hoa Schober. 35 5:32:47
33. Padyatra Komak, 352 '12. Yoko Hosoya.33, CA 6:26:33 11. JustineOwen.34 5:33:24
20. John smith, 46, Ol-l 7.43:42 '13. Marianna lnslee. 47 6:28:28 12. Michael Jaschob,34
34. Tlrtha Voelckner. 337 5:36:1 4
David wilson, 32, OH 7:43:42
70 35. Sumahat Strohn, 330
22. Michael Lang, 33, PA 7:45:52
'14. Chris Dechillo,34 6:43:41 13. Chris Jones,41 5:37:47
36. Patanga Cordeiro, 288 1 5. BeckL8ayel 43 6:48:18 14. Julie Neumann.40 5:39:40
23. Gregory Winley,22, CA 7:48:10
6:48:18 '15. Henry Liu,37 5:41:43
37. Blqa.Ila Egg€r 58 Mark Ford, 54
24. James Lee, 28 1:48:17
17 . Eric Morgan, 47 6:50'.29 16. Denis Murphy, 54 5:44:42
25. Philip White, 28 7.48.24
18. Vicki Arnold. 54 7:2'l:29 17. Daniel Fabun,39 5:47:56
BEL MONTF 26. Erin Miller. 36, NY 7:51:38
19. Paula Bieshaar.4T 7.33:59 18. Marty Reed, 42 5:48:38
CHARTOTTESVILLE, VIRG INIA 27. Brian Gielbeda,38, NY 7:55t17
20. Daqno!r Klullse!, 5'1 7:45:50 19. Scott Swinton, 35 5:49:29
APRrL 20 3,3la 28. Michael Montogomery, 66, TN 7:57:39
2'1. Bill Beardall, 61 8:25:57 20. Rob Van Dyk,32 5:55:41
29. Katie Keiel 42 8:06:48 21. Spencer Peterson, 55 5:56:25
50 MILES 30. Nathan Gingras, 37 8:26:03
22. Kristine Clevenger. 35 6:01:29
Ben Wyrick, 35 9:04:51 31. Peter Mccarthy, 43 8:29:39 DESERT RATS TRAIL
23. Chris Garcia, 50 6:01 :49
Joshua Finger,40. PA 9:06:17 32. Christian Kubik.49, NY 8:29:40 RUNNING FEST'VAL 24. Kirk Misaka, 54 6:03:44
Gregory Brant,3'l 9:58:22 33. Vladimir Kelman. 51, MD 8:34:38 FRUITA, COLORADO 25. Mike Cloward, 49 6:O4:25
Nicklaus Combs,29 1Q:12:31 34. Bob Bevill, 56, MD 8:41:06 APR|L20la4,3 26. Martin Zucket 53 6:08:46
.John Peyrebrune, 43, MD 10:30:25 Jordan Fugate, 30, DC 8:41:06 27. carl AshctofI, 47 6:11 .25
6. Vernon sides,41, NC 10:30:27 36. Byron Gordon, 62 8:48:27 52.4 MTLES 28. McKune John, 37 6:12:05
7. Zach Cox,25 10:30:48 37. Chris Leavey, 43 8:49:1 9 1. Austin Johnson, 35 7.41:46 29. Timothy euinn, 5l 6:12.4A
8. Michael Kisiel,36 10:31:05 38. James Morgan, 53, NJ 8:49:44 2.Michael Oliva,33 7:57:59 30. Greg Lanctot,44 6:12.44
9. Lou Donofrio.34. PA 10:42:09 39. DarioCampolattaro,43 8:50:17 3.Brandon Stapanovich, 28 7:58:02 31. StephanLEljllcr 49 6:14:31
10. Bernard Pesjak,43 10:46:24 40. Greg zapp, 41 8:50:1 8 4. Timmy Parr, 31 8:06:01 32. Hugo De Scheppet 44 6:1 5:1 6
'l 1. Benjamin Macaux,32, lL 10:52:35 41. Owen Peterson, 28 8.54:26 5. Seamus Tomkins, 32 8:12:31 33. Jesper Balle,37 6:1 5:23
12. Siobhan Leonardis. 30, WV 11:14:49 42. Paul Everett, 56 8:54:31 6. Bryan Boots, 37 8:22:21 34. Namb; tyengar, 43 6:17:58
13. CharlesHornbaker,30 11:33:34 43. Kevin Cox, 50 8:55:08 7. Michael Ambrose, 24 8:29:43 35. Shaun Woody, 35 6:20:29
14. Chris Wilde, 40, MD 11:36:23 44. Winfield Thome, 39, NC 9;00;38 8. Sandi Nypaver 24 8:34:15 36. Mark Tiedens,43 6:23:09
15. Chris Lepore.4l, GA l l:41:58 45. Rebecca ChristenbuL 30. NC 9:11:23 v. tnc trune, Sd 9:22:34 37. Leif Bostrom, 33 6:23:3-
David Corrie. 34, GA 1 1:41:58 46. JefI King,44 9:17:12 10. Andrew Poland,26 9:23:30 38. Roberta Mccraw.51 6:23:a,-
17. Adam Matheson,33 11:54:29 41. Neisa Condemaita. 38, DC 9:42:07 1 1. Helen Cospolich. 36 9:25:59 39. 5hawn 5ullivan,36 6:26.C:
18. Brett Malone, 45 I 1:58:34 Andrew Arbuckle, 37, DC 9:42:07 12. Neeraj Engineer,36 9:37:58 40. Laura Kukta.42 6:27:'t:
19. Charlie Fonville,38, NC 12:01:2O 49. Stephen Wancowicz,41, MD 9:43.01 13. Richard Gregory,3T 9:42:08 41. Steve Tramleasure, 32 6:28:-<-
20. l\4atthewChristovich,33 12.04:15 50. Kirsten RenneL 10:00:02 14. Greg Salvesen, 26 9:47:O9 42. William Walters, 39 6:29.L'
21. l\4att Banning, 33 12:05:29 ft. Greg Bottiani,, MD 10:00:05 '15. Courtney Dauwalter. 28 9:51:20 43. Brian Louchis, 27 6:36:5:
22- Sean Flatley,24 12.09.04 Stewart Bland, , MD 10:00:05 16. Niki Pardoe.32 l0:09:16 44. paul Mortimet 37 6:31 .::
23. N,4eredith Hering. 31, MD 12:09:24 '17. Shaun 5mith, 30 l0:12:55 45. J Gallardo,36 6:40::'
24. Ryan Pifer,25 12.'10:13 18. Jeff Friedman,29 l0:30:08 46. Rodney Chang, 39 6:44:l'-
25. Joe Van Leeuwen,24, SC 12:13;08 Eric Payne, 31 10;30:08 47. Tyler Lopez. 33 6:48:l:
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0:36:1 6 79. Steve Beach, 55 7:42:37 13. Christopher Mays, 34 6:3'l :03 Aq ChristopherBaldwin,39 12:06:57
Brian Smith,49 1
46. Joseph Nance, 35, TN 12:09:40
'10:52:45 80. Steve Manuel, 50 7.42:47 14. Dennis Barnhart,3S 6.31.57
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Diana Liska. 37, NE
Sonia Burdett, 47, TX '10:53;48 81. Michael Francis, 48 7.47.25 I l_ Christopher Buell, 50
to. Paul Crutchley, 41
6:43:05
7:04:37
47. Keith lngram, 30, MS
48. Tina Ho,48
12:14:20
12:30:30
28. lanel Viqll 38, TX 11:O3t29 82. Joshua Robert, 32 7:50:33
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1:06:54 83. Kat BradV,36 7:54:00 17. Julie Bertoia,35 7.52:22 Kenneth McKnight, 33, TN 12:39:54
29. Kimber Green. 46 Lisa Smith. 25, TN 12:39:54
'l '1:06:54 84. Edward Earley, 53 7.55:23 Ashley Pace. 29 7.52.22
Susan Dobson.43
1.59:13 19. Victor Verry, 29 8:'1 0:5 5 51. Ken Starnes, 38 12:43:44
5t. Ouvnh Anh Nguve!, 34 11.22:54 85. Shawn Cannon, 53
7 .59:14 20. Angela Barton. 38 8:23:05 52. Cliff Ferren, 57 12:49:37
Hung Nguyen,35 11:23110 86. Geno Peruzzi,42
53. Randy Windle, 34
32. 13:37:00
33. Eddie Woody, 37 12:24:28 87. Logan Ault, 18 8:03:15 John Barton,5'l 8:23:05
12.24:32 88. Brian Vargo, 43 8:03:33 22. Ruth Walsh, 44 8:31:07
34. David Suniga, 37 50 KM
12:54:44 89. Tania Barrell. 33 8:08:47 23. Karen Vollan.44 8:38:30
35. Haslna Steohens. 32, NY 1. Thomas Chapin. 35 4:51:50
90. Gary Bowman,47 8:1 4:1 1 24. Matthew Hamidulla, 63 9:53:30
91. Brian Ottinger. 56 8:21 .17 2. Joshua Brown,24 5:12:11
HYI{ER TNA'L CHALLENGE 3. Jake Anderson, 31, TX 5:1 8:00
HYNER, PENNSYLVANIA
92. Francesca Mahalak. 37 8.23:04 I\TOKELUMNT RIVER 50 4. Reid Landes,42 5;3 5:50
93. Erin Herrold. 29 8.21t37 VALLEY 5PRING5, CALIFORNIA
APRrL 20 l l4,3 94. Kim Kwiatek. 55 8:28:17 APRIL20IA3,3
5. Alan Haguewood,4l, TN 5:46:47
95. Robert Bodkin lll,45 8:28:30 6. Joe Guitar, 34 5141:32
50 KM 96. Alan Burgess, 32 8:30:45 7. Eric Brock, 28 5:49:26
1. lesse Johnson, 38 4:55:1 9 50 MILES 8. BruceWood,50 5:57:03
Jim Cunningham, 63 8:30:45
2. Derek Schultz, 34 5:1 5:08 1. Rob Houghton, 56 8:23.36
9. christine Rutlen, 24 5:57;35
98. Mark Anson, 59 8:33:05
2. Omar Parra,28 9:1 8:3 5
3. Ashley lvbycl 25 5:1 5:51
99. Brian Brown, 38 8:37:14 10. Joshua Bornhorst, 38 6:12:18
4. Doug Conway, 43 5:20:10 3. Shane Nuthall, 33 9:23:53
1 1 . Scott lrwin, 48, TN 6:1 8:48
100. Sharon Faoer 43 8.43:49
5. Paul Jesse,31 5:30.24 4. David zevely,25 1O.12:23
12. Jason Spillers,36, LA 6:18:49
101. Sean Hensley,40 9:00:18 5. Jesse Jimenez, 39 11:27.57
6. Jeffrey Ruhl, 27 5:32:O4 9:00:1 8 13. Jen Freilino. 28 6.21.02
Amy Hensley. 44 b. lonyJanKowsKl, ou 13:05:37
7. Roth Reason, 35 5.36:20
103. Scott Brenneman, 39 9.07:17 14. Kiran Hanumaiah, 36, TN 6:23:07
8. Justin Koehle,25 5:36:46 7. Gordon Ainsleigh,64 13:42:25
Bill Luton, 57. TN 6:23:07
104. Ramonita Coloni. 42 9.1Qt07
9. Michael 5iudy, 38 5:38:59 9:19:52 16. lerry Bailey,46 6:23:56
105. Mac Cobb,48 50 KM
10. Chris Coulston, 45 5:40:22 9:30:04 17. Aaron Dickens, 32 6:28:07
li. John Fegyveresi, 36 5.44:26
106. Donita Robins. 50 1. Charles Wickersham, 40 4:13:31
18. Bill Coffelt, 53 6:29:16
'T07. Steve Geyer,44 9:46:3 5
12. Greg Lange, 52 5:54:12 '108. Sarah Peterec. 34
2. Brad Leel,48 4.42:27
19. Meqan Sweeney. 32, CO 6:3 1 :04
1 0:09:50 3. David Tearpak, 34 4 54 48
13. loshua Grubb, 36 5:56:1 0 20. lessica Hardy. 30, TN 6:35:36
14. Carlos Vicens, 39 5:56:20 4. 57
Jesse Shaw 4:57:44
21. Jeff Statham, 36, LA 6:42:08
15. Seth Gammache, 33 5:56:41 LABOR OF LOVE TrudlNlglcD,50
5. 5:18:10
22. John Kelly,46 6:43:25
'16. Chad Angle, 42 5:59:5 1 LAS VEGAS, NEVADA 6. Bob Hartmann, 63 5 25:37
23. Paul Schoenlaub, 53, MO 6.45:13
17. Gary Gagliardi, 30 6:00:1 9 APR|L 20 l l3,1 7. Gena Weingarten, 34 5:49:23
Jon Licon,25 6:45:13
18. Saul Duarte, 52 6:02:17 8. Tony Vice, 43 5:56:51
25_ Phil Brown, 46 6:46:52
19. Jeff Merritt. 28 6:07:21 100 M|LES 9. Jeff Kitro, 64 6:00:28
26. Jamie Golleher, 42 6:47:52
20. Shervl WheeleL 50 6:1 3:04 1. Michael Miller, 51 20.49i59 10. Leslie Wunder, 5'1 6:17:03
27. Patrick Barker,49 6:48:42
6:14:07 2. Rudy Montoya,44 21.26:46 1 1. Ethan Dreyfuss, 2T 6:24t46 6:49:03
21. Tom Kaplan,51 24. Ben Mansur,41
Stacey Hibbler,49 6:14:07 3. Mark Hellenthal,40 21 .34:17 Alissa Bell. 27 6:24.46
Corina Miller. 28 6:49:03
Jeffrey Calvert, 47 6:14:O7 4. Michael MayberrY, 46 22:03:05 13. David Huiza|48 6;36:30
30. Bobby Childers, 34 6:52:4O
24 Marc Gravatt, 46 6:19:23 5. MichelleWest,40 22:31:19 14. Nathan Bitz.37 8:04:04
31. Roger Fakes, 45, TN 6:53:42
25 Michael Schubach, 41 6:2O:29 6. Joshua Holmes, 35 22.52:10 15. Ron Peck,71 9:38:54
32. Brett Bassham, 52, TX 6:55:37
Jason Maruccio,36 6:2Q:29 7. Ken Rubeli,42 23.28.45 16. Ralph Keith, 54 9:38:59
33. Ronnie Daniel,43 6:57:12
27. David Eck, 43 6:20:38 8. Karla Kent,49 23:38:57 1 7. Jennifer Jimenez. 40 9:39:00
34. Carla Branch. 61 6:59:17
28. Sean Wilson, 37 6:23:00 9. Garrett MulrooneY, 45 23:43:38 35. Bobby Reese, 29 7.Q2:29
6:23:55 '10. John Wog,34 24:22:O1 OL,'ACFIITA TRAIL Staci Mashburn. 38 7.02.29
29. Monica Johnson.3T
30. Rik Keener. 39 6:24:16 1 1. Rafael Covarrubias, 44 24:31:39 LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS 37. Andy Nanneman,26 7:02:30
31. Brent Lewis,4l 6.21:49 12. Martin 5antos,42 24:31:45 APR|L20la3,4 Joel Perez,34 7:02:30
32. Sinead Fitzqibbon. 42 6:28:11 13. Dan Brenden.6l 24:39:49 39. David Stroud, 33, TX 7:03:45
33. Paul Davey,32 6:31:5'l 14. BarryWilkinson,5S 2 5:18;30
50 MILES 40. Michael Fellona,39 7:04:55
34. Robert Renninger, 59 6:33:09 15. James Ehasz,60 25:37:00 1. Ted Herget,39 8:1'1:50 41. Ben Melton, 18, TN 7:05:08
35. George Hollerbach.5T 6.35:41 16. Katrina Mumaw 30 26:26:54
2. John Bruno, 27,5C 8:38:00 42. Erin Vratil.31, TX 7:05:'1 3
'17. Scott Gilson, 42 26.43:17 8:39:17 Dennis Fugate,6l, MD 7:05:52
36. Dana Munget 39 6:37:12 3. Chas Kabanuck, 29, FL 43.
37. Ron Kappus, 53 6:39:04 18. Giovanni Guevarra, 49 27.24:15 4. Steve Nusset 43, lL 9:'10:46 44. Jason Auer,30 7:08:48
6.39:17 19. Marshall Brown, 58 28:17:55 9.12.30 Randy West, 56, AL 7:1 0:06
38. Dana Kracaw. 28 5. Dennis Peyton, 30, KY 45.
39. Amv McCullouqh. 3'1 6.39:42 20. Joaquin Candel,42 28:33:28
6. Erno Lindner, 36, TN 9:28:00 46. Laura Earley. 33 7:16:21
21. Georgina Ruiz. 55 28:53:45 9:37:03 Jodi MaqroI1r.43, TN 7:17:34
40. John Uehling,52 6:39:50 7. Donald Hellen,48, AL 47.
41. Chris Miller, 36 6:39:57 22. colleen Zato. 31 29.06:12 8. Michael Poole, 32, TN 9.39:23 48. Jepson Erattuparmbil, 43, TX 7.18:02
42. Thomas McNerney, 38 6:46:36 23. Ed Ettinghausen, 50 29.32:55
9. Paul Turnet 50 9:39:49 49. Tammv Walther. 41 7:22t43
43. Subhodeep Moitra, 25 6.46:47 24. Foxi Keane.41 29:35:16 10. Marv-EIlen KellY.45, TN 9:40:28 50. Brandon Allen, 31 7:23:45
44. David Walker, 31 6:52:02 25. Mitchell Chan,37 30:1 6:5 1
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Eric Knight, 26, TN 9.42:36 51 . Mack Varner, 68, Ms 7.26:34
45. lanine Gusztaw 47 6:52:57 12. Cade Pearson,34, NE 9.43:52 52. Cristina Guibao.37, TN 7.30.32
46. less Lopez, 46 6:54;1 8 50 MILES 13. Stan Ferguson,49 9:47.19 Sam Wilkerson, 53 7:30:32
Yukiko Nishide. 51 6:54.52 1. Maqgic Beali.41 7.45:17 14. Jonathan Miller,24 10:05:'16 54. Brenda Bonner. 52 7:31:34
48. Brian Newcomer,45 6:56:30 2. Jeffrey Brown, 2l 9:1 0:32
1 5. lessica Soroka. 34 l0;07:03 55. Nate Myers, 25 7.39:20
49. Brett Cowan, 3 1 6.57:37 3. Melissa Farrell.32 9.15:14 16. Tim Harrington,43 '10:1 1 :56 56. Paul Becker, 53 7:39.59
50. Anthony Cataldi, 25 7:Q6:34 4. Brad Whitson, 49 9.28:45
17. Scott Eppelman,46, TX 10:15:12 57. Mark Roth, 51 7:43:57
51. Tomas Geoghegan, 45 7:1 i37
1 5. Jaimee Troth. 28 9:34:51 18. Podog Vogler,46 10:37:07 58. Bill Elmore,53 7:45:15
52. lan Fostet 36 7:12:O2 6. Rob Distante, 48 10.26:57 '19. Doug Lebda,43, NC 1 0:43;31 59. Jim Lane, 39. MO 7.48:36
53. Cole Millet
28 7:12:O9 7. Sandra Vivas. 38 1 1 :09:02
20. Shawn williamson, 38, TX 1 0:51 :07 60. George McDonald, 60 7:49:18
54. Blake Cohen, 30 7:17:02 8. John Osuch, 36 11:30:53
2'1. David Murphy,40, MO 10:52:47 61. Delicia Thomoson. 40, TN 7:51:23
55. Chris McPeake, 45 7:17:05 9. Shane Tucker, 41 11:33:28
22. Todd Blanchard,41, LA 1O.54:26 Johnathan Ward, 36, NE 1:51:23
56. Christine Reynolds. 43 7.17:14 1 0. Steve Lynch, 72 11:38:41
23. Noah Churchill, 30 1 0:55:40 63. Holcomb Moslev. 35 7:53: l 5
51. Robert Gusztaw 55 7.18:17 11. Bill Fagan,66 12.25:00 Jacob Walker, 28 1 0:55:40 64. Bernita Lovelace.58 7:53:45
58. Tim Kowtko, 33 7:24.46 12. Julie Bertoia. 35 12:46.48 10:57:14 65. Brandon Moon, 23 8:03:58
'13. Tessa Lucero,49
25. Brian Cockrell, 36, LA
59. Todd E9ry, 48 7.25:03 12.49:02
26. John Stanfield, 28, OK '1 '1
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7.25:1Q 14. Ryan Samuelson, 36 12.51:47 11:15:15 Caroline Nusser.43, lL 8:05:31
60. Jamie Walker, 38 Scott white, 41, OK 67.
61. Leon Lutz, 38 7:29:13 15. Lauren AbeL.49 12:54:53
28. Nathan Sigmon, 34, OK 11:15:16 68. Christi Jones. 36 8:06:42
7:30:32 16. Jessica Rogozinski. 36 12:59.27 5:39 69. Eunika Rogers. 42, TN 8.17.34
62. Michael Lawson,
'i3:33:59 29. Rich Brown, 51 11 :'l
63. Mike Nelsen, 33 7.31:46 1 7. James Tenney, 48 30. Adam Kees,39 11.18:32 70. Salli Scott Younq, 40, TN 8:17:46
64. Hiroyuki Nishide,5l 1:32:44 18. Robert Allan, 4'1 1 5:51 :1 0
3l. Andrew Readinger, 29, TX 11:24:17 11 Johnny Eagles,61
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65. Kathy Pettet. 52 7:34:41 32. Mark Denherder,43 11:25:54 72. Ben Saubers, 30, MO 8:24:41
66. Kenneth Bates, 52 7:34:43 50 KM 33. George Peterka. 53 11.26:40 Dale Camp, 54 8.24:41
67. Shane Laudenslager,34 7.34:46 1. Scott Rand,46 5:18.46
34. Von Ralls, 37. MS 11 .26:56 7 4. Scott Buhlinger,49, OK 8:28:32
68. Patrick Maffio, 28 7:36:51 2. Allison CopleV 27 5:25:1 8
35. Jason Armitage,40 11:29:22 Shelly Buhlinger. 50, oK 8:28:32
69. Jamie clark, 38 7:36:55 3. Jeff lngraham, 35 5:30:06
36. Cara Pozun. 25 11.42:30 76. Kristin Parker 26, WA 8:35:28
70. Danielle Barney.37 7:37:19 4. David Hawkins, 48 5:36:00
37. Eddie James, 50, oK 11:44:17 77. Jeff Underwood, 50 8:40:0l
71. lason Munley,35 7.39:45 5. Chris Jones, 41 5:38:30
38. Allen Plack, 29 11:45:39 78. Lisa Mullis.44 8:41:44
72. Chad Woodruff, 30 7:40:09 6. Amy Kerrigan, 41 5.42:22
39. Marcus Smith, 35, TX 11:49:19 79. Tala Hill.53 8:43:42
73. James Terribilini, 29 7:40:10 7. Susan Gallup,49 5.44:10
40. Jody Atchison, 34, TX 11.52:34 80. Doris Dorrouqb, 49, OK 8:45:06
Michael Smith, 35 7.4Q:10 8. Michelle Chewialearn. 42 5:47.43
41. lames Gaston,46 11:56:02 81. Nicholas Norf olk, 29 8:46:21
75. Bridq.s! lclenl 50 7.41:33 9. Ryan O'Neil,33 5:52:58 Soohia Wharton. 42, KS 11:56:02 A2. Elizabeth Quinn.27 8:51:3.
76. Jared Sholley. 34 7:41 .58 10. Kimberly Palmer. 33 5:53;45 43. Charles Hurst, 55, TN 1 1:58:03 83. Ginea Qualls.35 8:51:4t
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77. Andy Wahila, 28 7:41:59 Paula Raimondi. 45 44. Deb Baker 50 12:01:11 84. Belinda Jared.42 9:03;3l
78. Marie Garmat.48 1:42:09 Edward Knapp,6l 5:59:04
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I Tim Clapp. 56 86 Ryan Entrikin,2T 52.5 Lara Tedrow 43 50 Pam Jackson, 39 31 .25

2. Joyce Ong, 62 83.5 Stephanie Jones,46 52.5 108. Betry 5mith, 72, MD 46.25 131. Christopher lacobucci,27, NC 31
T

3. Henry Lupton, 49, NC 82.5 Yvonne 5ummerhill,36 52.5 109. Stephen Durr,46 45 132. Kevln Allen, 52 30
T

Ron Arthur, 43, WV 82.5 Jp Blosser, 23 52.5 Anton Struntz, 57, MD 45 Jason Spence, 33 30
Christina Sumnet 27 82.5 Christina D'Amico.36 52.5 11 1. Chad Wollenberg. 35 41.25 Philip Burke, 51 30
16. Chris Basford, 50 80 Robert Frazier, 49 s2.5 Demarcus Thurman, 29 41.25 Brett McMullen, 42 30
17. Tom Nasuta, 57, MD 78.7 5 Mike Stofocik, 56 52.5 Jacob Sumner, 29 41.25 Crysral Hdnnan, 35 30
18. Jim Harrison, 55 76.25 Anthony Arevalo, 30 52.5 114. Josh Froneberger, 35 3/.5 Emmy Demrin, 13 30
Rachel Swift. 34 76.25 Brian Morris, 34, NY 52.5 Kadv Paulev,35 37.5 Kevin O'Connor, 66 30
Kris Duke, 39 76.25 Ashlev Pettiffetry, 13 52.5 Zachary Allen,25 31.5 Barry Joslin,32 30
21. Tom Foy,4'1, NC 16 David Nimick, 43, PA 52.5 Clyde Sundberg, 47 3/.5 Lnilslran App'egdre, Jo 30
John Price, 58 76 70. David Michl,20 50 Art Mertz, 41 37.5 Gloria Leqcl, 43 30
23. Raymond Rogers, 32 75 Grace Childress,23 50 Christopher lde, 26 37.5 Loghan McMullen, 15 30
David Macluskie,40 75 Christina Chamoion,25 50 Dai Roberts, 5'1 37.5 Joseph Palumbo, 30 30
Michele Smith Harden. 49 75 Cassie stillev,35 50 121. Al shochet,65 33.75 Kevin Pope, 33, MD 30
Shalisa Davis. 44 75 Alicia Washburn, 29 50 Blake 5andvik,32 33.75 Jessie Taylor, 30 30
Brian Cobb, 40 75 AlvsslLPetjgictry, 34 50 David Hinshaw,40 33./J Kdln een )anOOVal, zd 30
Tammie Wonning. 41, MD 15 Anqcla laylot 34 50 Dominique HaVc5, 27 33.75 Joey Allen, 27 30
)eKo FranclS,4b 75 Mark Daniel,36 50 Philip Blosser,25 33.75 Mike Mclnerney, 30 30
Rebecca Nelsen,26 75 Casey Harris, 30 50 Randy Scott, 27 33.75 Melissa Pooe, 32, MD 30
Lloyd Swede, 24 75 Reina Parker, 34 50 Jennlfer Shochet, 24 33.75 Travis Hickey, 29 30
Nathan Maxwell, 36, NC 75 Nicklis Richardson,33 50 Maria Poranski,4T 33.75 Thea Ganoe. 52 30
M chael Kline, 37, MD 75 Bert D'Amico, 35 50 129. Charlotte Baker, 44 31.25
34. Brian Burk,48 71 .25 Heath scott, 38 50
J). I rm )corr, 26 65 Kevin Pettigrew, 34 50
ADVTRTISFRS
36. Rick Richter, 43 61.25 Patrick Boyd, 47 50
37. Kim Ratcliffe.45 60.15 Amie Murphv 38, OH 50
38. Susan Haqel 40 60 Elizabeth Fuson, 37, NC 50 Amphrpod .. '5 O a'ge M-d. .17
Bryant Malone. 43 60 Chris Cwiklinski, 39 50 Aravaipa Running ..5, aat,'"r100.... .13
Cara Hendrickson, 33 60 Shelby Miller,27 50 BLUltra . . Poi bon R" i'rg .11
Tammy Massie,41, MD 60 Billy Montgomery, 45 50 DancesWith Drrt ......... .2A R_rn fg o- t*p-/ ..6
Rich Moran, 45, MD 60 Lettv Marino, 51 50
Destin 50 Beach Ultra. . . . . . .. ) Sd."ge100. .48
60 David Demmin, 43 50
Alan Vanzandt, 51 Drymax. . . .39 SENE. . . . .29
44. lOm bernaror, b I 58.1 Beth Morgan, 44, TN 50
Eprc U tras t6 )po-legr .29
45. Ed Parks, 55 56.25 Michael Kottmer, 44 50 /S Cop-t
56.25 George Nelsen, 58 50 FleetFeetSports ......... )5 S r,, eed .80
Jon Schmeyer, 58
Jimmy Blount, 62 50 Got to Lrve . . /a 5 .sit1d . .53
KatL|jblqbrcndl 2s 56.25
48. Kellv lSlcs 26 52.s Dov Troup, 51 50 Harnmer Nutrt on .. 9 Tus<eyMoLn.a"lBd.l'.......... .46
Januarv-Dlyi l5Q!,36 52.5 Matt Smythe, 32 50 HokaOneOne........... . .43 Udos O I. ..2
Kate Richardson. 29, NY 52.5 Michele Hill,43 50 Houston Running Festva . . . ..1lt' UrrAspre. 5
Mike Kinzel, 46 52.5 Ruthie Kinker,44 50 ln kNB rnu . /t UMTR... 64
Pau! Witherspoon. 29 52.5 Sidney Burke,40 50 lron Horse la V'uel. . . .18
.lames Booth, 29 52.5 Stephanie Boucher, 28 50
La Sportiva . . .9 Velo Press (Racing We ght) . . . . . . 62
Brian Wilcox, 38, NC 52.5 Stephanie 5chaefer,23 50
Lake Martin Trall Races. . . . . . . /3 VtrSPA. . . .79
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Charlene Wright. 45 52.5 Jaime Cox, 35 50
lennifer Tavlor, 33 50
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Jon Hendrickson, 34 52.5
52.5 Keith Teraberry, 34 50 Mission Pharma (Heat Guard) ..?3 Zo*bie e t^re 41
David Simpson, 3'1 qA
Thomas Camp, 30 52.5 Kim Zoladkiewicz, 39 50 Montrar . ..i5 Zu^bro-ai Rd(e....

Walking was questionable in Jay

Danek's mind as a young boy,
running and athletics were out of
the question. His story of over-
coming obstacles and becoming
a great runner is compelling and
inspirational following him through
a remarkable transfolmation. lt's
not only a tribute to his father but
a tribute to what we all are
capable of.

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it v/as the unexpected ioss of his father at the age of 58. Slifering through
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seeks solace in running to get closer to his father. AfteI losing his father on
9-23-2008 Jay sets out to run 923 straight days to honor his dad His journey
takes him frorn a 275 pound man who never ran a day in h1s life to running
100-mile ultra-marathons through'the mountains.
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THE ULTRA LIFE

EASIERWAY DOWN
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'Tn'o minutes. You have two minutes," echoed I finally reached the summit where I momen- I managed to take a few deep breaths and
the booming voice of race director Rick McNul- tarily sat on a ski lift and refilled my handheld after what seemed like an eternity, the cramps
t1' as I took my final steps down the grass slope with lukewarm water fiom a gallon jug that subsided. I rolled onto my belly and did a
that wound to the bottom of the mountain and seemed cool compared to the outside humidity. straight leg push-up to get back on my feet. fuck
'Lliirnate end of the course. I washed salt out of my eyes and for the first asked if I needed an),'thing and I said I needed
''Just get to the bottom of the mountain and time all day, I looked at the horizon: beautiful to finish the race. I jogged the last 120 feet like
rhis race is over," was the thought replaying in treelined mountains as far as the eye could see. nothing had happened. Everyone still in atten-
mr. head like a broken record. The heat was sti- It was breathtaking. I had spent so much focus dance was screaming, cheering and clapping as
fling. the downhill was steep, and every muscle fighting the mountain my tunnel vision had not I finished...2 minutes and 2l seconds Dast the
in my legs was on the verge of cramping. With allowed me to appreciate the fruits of my labor. six-hour cutoff. The look on co-race director Jen
less than 200 yards to go, my goal was to finish I had 20 minutes to make it down the moun- McNultls face said it all. I had missed complet-
rhis loop in the final two minutes. tain. My descent was slow arduous and cal- ing my seventh lap within the time allowance
Running with the Devil is a timed 3-, 6- or culated; fast enough to stay on pace but slow by only 120 feet the distance between home
12-hour race put on by New Jersey Trail Series enough to avoid cramping. I was halfway down plate and second base - so my entire last lap
at Mountain Creek, the largest ski resort in New the mountain when I saw the name "Easier Way did not count towards my race total.
Jersey. This three mile loop with over 1,000-fooc Down" posted as a "blue square" trail on one of I sat in a chair dejected for not "finishing"
elevation ascent and descent every lap tests and the ski slopes. I had to laugh because after run- the l-ast lap but happy because the race was over.
tortures the mind and the body. If the rocky, ning this course for six straight hours, there was Rick told me I took third and that not complet-
technical and exposed terrain isn't challenging in fact no easier uag dmnm" ing my last lap in time had no bearin! on the
enough, the extreme heat ranging from desert "One minute to go," Rick announced as I outcome of the race. But what happened next
inferno to seventh level of hell will be. reached the base of the mountain. I heard every- was the proudest moment of my running career.
Fifty+hree minutes earlier I was hastily stuff- one cheering my name, urging me forvrard. "l'm Runners race came up to shake my hand
ing my face with pretzels and grapes in the main going to make it" I told myself. All I have to do and con$ratulate me on an inspiring effort.
aid station at the end of my sixth lap. fuck asked is run up this little hill and wind back around Some of them I knew, some I did not, but they
if I wanted to go out for another full lap or if I to the finish line. When I reached the hill I took all knew the disappointment I was feeling at
wanted to wait 20 minutes and do the shofter a deep breath and power walked up the last falling short (literally) so close to the finish
Gmile loop of the course for the remainder of piece of elevation the mountain could throw at line. In their eyes I saw pride, compassion, and
the time. I did some quick calculations as I filled me. "l'm going to make it," I thought once again. most important, understanding.
my water bottle and realized that at my current I was only 120 feet fiom the finish line when They ran the course and they knew how hard
pace I had enough time to finish a full loop. I it happened. My left calf locked in a cramp so it was to get up and over the mountain. They
topped off my handheld with an extra scoop of tight I fell to the ground. I rolled to my right, knew what I had done, how hard I worked and
Heed to prevent the cramping that was knocking then to my left, screaming in agony. I tried how close I had come to finishing. I may have
on the door and about to barge in. As I started straightening out my foot but the muscle cramp left the race with one less lap than I would have
mv final lap I barked out loud, "l hate myselfl" was too tight. liked but I left with something greater: the re-
and was sent off by a flurry of cheers and ap fuck and several volunteers rushed to my spect of my fellow runners.
plause from fellow runners and volunteers. aid thinking I had broken an ankle. I squeezed To them, I'm not the runner who fell just
Soon after leaving I started the final ascent my calf as hard as I could, in hopes the pres- short of the finish line; I'm the runner who flot
of the steepest part of the course that ran up sure would relieve the cramp but by doing so, back up again. tr
rhe double black diamond ski slope Big Bear. I the inside of my left thigh started to spasm. I
named this quarter-mile section "son-of-a-bitch" leaned forward to tend to the new leg cramp
76
because it was a complete and utter son-of-a- when I felt a horrible twist in my ribs; I had a
bitch to climb. With hands on hips for efficien- stitch there too. I quickly straightened my bac\
cv. I churned my legs step by lumbering step. upright to alleviate my stomach cramp but my
My body was strong and able to carry me back started cramping. I couldn't speak. I could
up the hill but the humidity was soul<rushing. barelv breath.
Sweat poured off my head and burned my eyes.
My shoes and socks were soaked from sweat
dripping down my body. I was only halfi,vay up
the hill and my water was almost gone. I put
rnv hands on my knees to catch my breath but
the heat emanating from the ground was like
putting your head in a sauna.

Sage Canaday pushing up t'.

mountain at Speedgoat 5 -.