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In a survey done last month by Ultrakmnmg's
publisher Karl Hoagland! many readers asked
for more indepth training info, and answers
to their specific ultrarunning questions, along
with race reports and photos. We're listening.
We are proud to have three expert and infor-
mative columnists in Sunny Blende Nutrition,
Gary Cantrell - The Open Road, and Gary Dud-
ney - Running Wise, and will focus on each of
them in the coming months. They've got some
amazrng experiences and knowledge to share.
After five years of monthly columns in U&
John Morelock has decided to retire. If vou'd
still like a regular fix of Rrn C,entltl Out There.
John's book of the same name is now available
at Amazon.com.
With this issue, we're adding Joe Uhan to the
mix. Jog an ultrarunner, coach and physical thera-
pist, writes Ihe Sta14 The Cowse column on Bryon
Powell's popular website, rnmfar.com. Joe will
be writing in UR about how ultrarunning - and
training for same has changed over the years, as
rvell as talking about physical, mental and physio
logical aspects of training and racing. Joe will also
be researching and sharing some of the sport's his-
tory. Looking back is a great way to learn how we
sot here from the early days of being considered
just a bunch of crazy runners who don't know
\rhen to stop." It's also a good way to analyze the
rrarecrory of where we're $oing.
Also on board, beginning with the December
rssue. is Grand Slam of Ultrarunning record-
setter Ian Sharman. In addition to his amazino
'ni:he. at f,our of the most iconic t00-milers
\Vestern States (4th), Vermont (ath), Leadville
L
(Champion) and Wasarch ::: - , -
ed and successful ultrarunn-:-,= , ----
be offering you more specific irr.,--.-.:-.
tion on running ultramarathons. ::--:t-, : ::-j
and physical preparation, to plar.rn:i: ..:,;: ::i
son, to recovery and more.
Two of our other new columnisl: :,: :
changed people's lives around the s'o:-i. ,-:.:
Trason, world champion and l4-tinte \r';>:::--
States 100 winner, set a new standard for',',-:::-.:-.
in sport at a time when women were nor :'.:l
expected to BE in sport. Ann showed us i:.1:
is okay to be competitive. To get dirtv ani 1 ..', >:t.. . . .:-:::r'ir-rQ lives and havin$ fu:
hard along with the boys. To be a lvonta: -: -i: . : .:' - -.::i Thar.rksgiving, think abou-
substance with intellectual AND physical eo:-.. '.,.:.:' . . - :. I :- :lar-i$e just one stranger':
Dean Karnazes wrote a book about his o'.',-r: ,, . -: --.= ::-:' :'. :::e end of the month. Year,
life-changing running experience and in -rlt ."r-. :-.::: :r : l::=i1 - an afChaiC term, bui
process changed thousands of lives for the bei- '.',:--r- : :: - -. : .:,: call heri I have no idea
ter, inspiring men and women! kids and par- ,'.:-:-4.: :": ,.. :-.::]eles-s Of not - OUtSidg Oi
ents. to get off rhe darn couch and get nrorln.. .. - : :'.: : - - -:.- -.i nrv dau$hters' schools. I
He speaks to people through his writing. bLri >..... r-.:.- ::. ::> ,'..,ent ir"r to pay for filling up
also through running, something all of r,rs valrie :r-.'. ::: . ' . -: ::-,: cold dav she was too tired
and can relate to. I'm working my way throuei- :r .,.:-. .--. -. ::-.--:-Ler'. simply sitting on the
the voluminous catalogue of "books about rur:- _ :-! r-.- :- < -.'. -\1ong with charging mv
ning" and just finished reading Cami Ostman s :-.;:hr sandwiches and coffee
SecondWmd and, as in a number of other book :=.. rhe sr-nile on her face as I
and articles, Cami credits Dean - throush hi: :.=: -.'.hen I left the store.
book and through the runs he does in Ioclriorr. . .. jo sonlething epic. Jusr
around the world - with helping her to deveiop
a new life with a new attitude.
Our goal, through all the columns and of
course the race reports and gorgeous photos in
Ultraktnnint, is to help you improve voLlr nut-
ning and have more fun at it, as well as to link Ti;. B..i-:rgiol
us all together as a community. r-a clli it:ariin n ing.cortt

5 U BM tSStONS
-- : 3s, race reports and resuts, poetry,
-',::, humor, and photos shou d be subm t-
::r . a ema I to er ka @ultrarunning.com.
-.: cted materia s we come, and w I be
.-l ;S Space perrnrts.
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P ease label each photograph wrth:
name of race/runners' names/
photographer's name.
Photos that depict effort, emot on,
p"'r ctla ly -^ , -dro' di'cu L le ra r , o.
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course, tne runners are tite most tmportant
feature of an ultra, so remember ro lc Lloe
them in scenic pictures, tool
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about submissions.

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 NEWS & NOTEs

RAG B RAI
It was 9:00 p.m. on Sunday, July
8444 2+ HAL AND CARLY KOERNER have brought .-"
:-:-=: "i-irarunner into our community. Ti.:'
Zlst, as I sat on the floor of nry i:;.:..::. \rla. rvas born September 18, at lC:-;
fiiend Brad's Aunt Deb's basement -:.:: . "r-e:.hing in at 8 pounds, 4 ounces, a.:
bathroom near Elk Horn, Iowa : -: -:::.! tail. Carly notes that Nyla's nu::
after running 87 miles from the - ,-.. ::.:.:erce tends to GU Strawberry-Bana:-,
Missouri River to the daily stop- -.:: :,.: =-,'..rire
trail is the Jabberwocky Tra-
ping point just a few miles away. - -- - ---:..;::j. Oregon watershed, both enjort-
I had just spewed my insides in :'. :-: ::-.--r-': r..'hile trying to induce labor, a::
the toilet, feeling an extreme fever :.- ='.-: . ia;essorv is a newborn-size Rogu.
and chills coming on, and I had ',
= :'. i*:-r::> r'isor - like father, like daughr.:
to run 70 more miles the follow- .:=. .:.'.'^- -:: in Colorado, and is a two-tin-..
ing day in mid-gOs temperatures. ,,:.:.: i ::: \festern States 100 and 20-:
I had just run the first day of :-=:i: .:. - ' ::ampion, along with wins an:
MGBRAI - Register's Annual Great :-: :.=:.:-.':r o\-er 100 ultras. He owns tt-.
Bike Ride Across Iowa - plus 30 ..:. :-:--,.: irtue Valley Runners store::
miles to cut the "optional century .-.:..":.i -.:.'.. oriqinally from Bellingha:,
ride" of too miles down to 70 the '.".'.::,::..--:..:-:.> J\.er 40 ultras on her ru:-
next day. I was going to attempt :rr-= :-:-r-.. ::r:iudin$ Wasatch, Wester,-.
423 miles of MGBRAI (the world's States, The Bea:
largest recreational bike ride that crosses Iowa 1:40 with the biggest grin of the week acros: multiple TNF
each July) my face. Leavint Fairfield on Saturdav at
on foot in seven days to become the Enduranc.
first runner to ever do so. midnight, it was just Brad in his car and nte Challenges
I hit the road running by 4:00 a.m. with running the road. The sun came up. Dr lar: Miwok, ani
friends Dylan and Aaron, and later Brad and and Brad paced me by foot faster and fasrer the Canadiar.
Jodi, driving ahead to hand me more food as my phone spit out each mile split. The Death Race-
and drink every couple of miles. I witnessed weather stayed cool. The bicyclists came She is a grapl:
severe heat, continued loss of appetite, and out. "We've seen it tried before. but can'r ic designer, ani
waited out a thunderstorm for three hours. believe someone is finally going to do irl' created the 201i
My appetite came back with shorter runs of was shouted out from bike after bike that Western State!
50-55 miles each day; my pace got faster; the flew by. I found myself on the bank of, the 100 Program.
encouragement level from passing bicyclists Mississippi River at 12:30 p.n.r., and dipped
grew. I shared 30 miles with the other RAC- my shoe in the river a half-hour later after
BRAI runner, Richard Kresser, and ran into waitinQ mv turn with the bikers.
Fairfield at mile 355 on Fridav afternoon at - Pete Kostelnick

TED CORBITT GETS STREET NAMED

FOR HIM IN NEW YORK CITY
Ted Corbitt, al952U.S. Olynpic marathoner Q':X':4O
PRi fint president of the Road Runners Club of
America, "Fa*rer of U.S. Ultrarunning" and a
30Gp1us-mile/6day runner at age 8Z now most fit-
tingly has a street named for him in New York City.
The former East 228th Street in the Bronx near
which Ted lived, and on which he ran many miles
from 1955 to 1974 is being renamed 'Ted Codcitt Way."
Z
o Ted or$anized and measured countless road
races and ultras, and encoura$ed many novices
in their early ultra careers. He wrote a long, help
o ful letter to me in 7979 prior to my first sGmile
race. I still recall his #1 piece ofadvice: "For an ul-
tra, make sure you have a pair of ROOMY shoes."
- Mark Dorion

ERRATA
A number of runners were inadvertently left
off of the Dirty Dozen/Half-Dozen finisher list in
the September issue. Our congratulations to the
followinq ultrarunners:

12 HOURS
82. Joseph Blackman, 26 26.96
Lisa Edgar, 43 26.96
Janice Lisle, 54 26.96
Gary Sparer, 56 26.96

6 HOURS
5.l. Homer Alvarez, 28 26.96
Melissa Madrigal, 33 26.96
Sandy Nguyen, 31 26.96
.lon Paul Ollenberger, 42 26.96
55. Cindy Mudge, 53 26.94
Darcy Zimmerman, 53 26.94
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by Da"te Zook

This verv maeazrne promotes the swarms of hu-

mans that run 100 or more consecutive miles in
around 24 hours, rightz Our Oregon adventure
would be less than two days at that pace. Only
seven marathons in eight days, in an idyllic set-
tin$ to boot. As I reflected on the increasing race
distances that are growing in popularity, expo-
sure, and mainstream acceptance, I supposed I
would make it through, in the end.
We planned on running hvothirds of the Or-
egon coast, beginning in the coastal town of Flor-
ence, where the Siuslaw river empties into the
cold Pacific Ocean. Northbound, we would fol-
low Highway 101 until Oregon ran out of land at
Astoria on the Columbia River - 186 miles in all.
Ian Klepetar was the brains behind the adven-
ture. In his mid-:os, Ian organized the trip to pro-
mote the idea of running as a form of vacationing,
and recruited Scott Lommele and me to join him.
I had run a few marathons and Scott has run the
Grand Canyon rim-torim-rim, and Ian is capable
ofany physical feat you toss his direction.
I learned we weren't the only ones on multi-
day rr,rnning sojourns. There are a scattering of
running vacations already in existence in the Backroad wanderings
form of destination races, running retreats, and
Point A to Point Ftype outings.
But a running vacation created by Klepetar comin$ on. Tired, and marooned on the sri.- ::--. =: ::-. :._. :-..---:. tiren being in the open ai:
was a shoe-in for the most dirtbaggy and strang- walk, we used Scott's smartphone to find a c..::- :,.-:. ---.. r-.-i .r :rrlr of another. Manytimes
est of them all. We would push our gear in a venient campsite just offthe highrrar ar:o - ,:-' ',',::: ::::::-.:.--.::::. a break. n'e'd agree, "let's dc
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baby stroller, and brought a bike in case fatigue easily on a mattress of cardboard found : :: -.: . :::::; :::... alld gO ftOm there."
or injury. We attempted to set up accommoda- a Mexrcan restaurant. -1-. i--.-.'...-::,..rqest ar over 29 miles, led us tc
tions through either Couchsurfing or Warmshow- "Daaaaave, it's morning. I think ir's r::::r :-- B',. ..-..
.'.hL:L cnuilr(r parr of eracious hosts. Bil.
ers (free traveller hosting sites) but ended up se- gooooo, aren't you psychedz'' said Iar. :l:::r. a:i )rs eicor-ned us into dreir home and grillei
','.

curing only half the nights. the route had been
created via Google Maps, and while the spacing
of towns worked out well, Highway t01 had
many windy, hilly and heavilytrafficked sections.
We set off from Florence on a May day with
temps in the 70s. We passed by long beaches
and chirped with the birds. Jogging in spring
in the sun? A self-guided adventure? The op-
portunity to bound into great shape? Runnin$
Z were offto Bend, ore$on for a fun run the next water and cleaning out the ice out of the freezer
o as vacation would be the next big vacation style,
I was sure of it.
F
I believed this in my heart and my soul and my
mind for all of seven miles. Then the first quad-
s crunching hill reared up, lactic acid drowned my
legs, and all of a sudden it wasn't that simple.
The stifhress of my muscles and ankle (bro-
ken two years ago) gripped me the next day in
Yachats. Scott had discovered some knee pain
pulsing through the outside of both knees. Ian
admitted exhaustion yet was up early, volun- Running by green fields confirmed the lesson I ly discovered running. Born and raised in Garib-
teering to push the stroller.
The second day was covered in clouds, evoking ning is easier than the anticipation of it. Going to jogging on trails she never knew existed. A zest
a more familiar Oregon. At Seal Rock, a few miles
north, I gawked at the empty, curling waves. The
burden of the distance seemed hear,y so early in
the trip but the rhyhm and flow of the succes-
sive waves instilled a reminder of letting go of an
analysis of the miles run and the miles left to go.
Arriving in Lincoln City, an 8,000-person
town, the bleak strip of tired tourist attractions
and telltale dilapidated and drab businesses
showed prolonged economic floundering. We
had no accommodations. and darkness was
over my sleeping bag. "lt's freakin' 6'i0. Ian. l n.,'o sn-i* oi self<aught halibut. roasted beets, anci
replied, but through bleary eve sliis I san hinr bunen' Oregon rvhite wines. The generosity of up
making yerba mat6 tea and speakine about the tGthen strangers restored my faith in travelling
chance to travel these awesome distances on foot. without set agendas as well as the sincerity of the
We passed the surf and seafood town of Pa- human race. Some people ARE that nice.
cific City and stayed with Warrnshowers hosts On day six we took a rest day and reveled in
Vicky and Bill, a couple in their sixties. "l like to lack of movement. As rehabilitation is paramounr
run at around 4:3o a.m. and have Bill follow meto any longdistance athletic feat, Ian improvised
in the truck with headlights," said Vicky. Theyan ice bath by filling up a garbage can with hose
morning as we said our goodbyes. (our hosts let us bum around their house for a full
We found a route that led us off Highway 101day, while they were out of town, even). We took
and onto lonely farm roads. We all agreed that if
turns pushing our limits in the bath, with a feu.
nips of cheap whiskey to dull the shock.
running was to grow as a transportation form - a
conclusion the jury was still out on - it would After the break, we pushed f?om Bay City to
happen on roads like these. Wth supple pas- Manzanita. At a skimpy 22 mlles, after a rest, the
tures linking the smallest of country towns, our running had become a bit easier for me, though
brains were soothed by the absence of tension unfortunately Scott's knees hadn't improved. At a
from dodging traffic or breathing exhaust fumes. coffee shop in Garibaldi, our waitress had recent-
had been learning since Florence: the act of run- aldi (2010 census:779 people), she had just begun
sleep dreading the next day's marathon distance for the outdoors and health surfaced when she
experienced the therapeutic effects of a trail run.
In Manzanita, we crammed into a small ho-
tel room. We made a best-effort attempt to each
down a half-gallon of Tillamook S'mores ice
cream, while drinking a few Pale Ales. Our diet
was filling yet leaned heavily on dairy, tortilla
chips, and eggs. Scott Jurek would not approve.
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trip. The hill profile on our lone tattered map
looked like eanhquake n-rarkings on a seismo-
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GOING SELF.SUPPORTED
bt1 Gary Intdney
-l.eLe are so many well-organized. convenient, DoingaselFsr-rpp..n--t:-.: :i-'i,
epic<ool ultras on the calendar nowadays that ^^l d
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\ou can pretty much pick and choose to your ningalive.Myrunntngpanr-,-:-i-: - .:.:
heart's delight. Still, circumstances arise where late winter 50K every year as .,,.:: -. -. : .
vou are intent upon a certain run at a certain season training push. We u'or.rrl:
time and the only way to make that happen is world. last year, however. ri'e c..-:.::-. - -:. i :
to go self-supported. race date so we recreated the ra;. --: -
For example, say every year there's a race a week later. We visited a1l the sa:r. -
you'd love to run but it always falls on a date climbed the same ki)ler hill.. pii...:
that is blacked out for you because of an anni- throu$h the same maze of trails. tti;: -: :.:.'r.-l
versary, a work commitment or maybe a com- all lre:h and new because we \\ere .,. . ", ... :
"..
peting race where you run or volunteer. So pick making our own way through the cour,rc.
another weekend, use the information about
the race that's on the web to dial in the route, The most important thing to real-
and run the course self-suooorted. ize about a self-supported run in
Or maybe you're traveling near the locale of,
an established race but not on race day. Noth- a remote area is that you have to
ing's stopping you lrom re-creating the race provide your own safety net,.,there -' . - ' :
and doing it alone. You couldn't ask for better is no race director working with the : : - - : -: .-.
training for the actual race than to preview the
rvhole course in a self-supported efFort. Another
Forest Service weeks in advance -:. : .'. .. .. .. or supplemental tablei,
possibility is that you know of an area that you to get the word out about flooded :r , ', : : ...::: :ire trip. You'll need to brin.
thought would be perfect for an ultra. Well, you streams, bear activity, rerouted
can always go test your theory by yourself
I'd like to suggest there are other compelling trails, fires, or other conditions that
reasons for mounting a big self-supported out- could turn your stay in the woods
ing beyond just wanting to do a certain course into something permanent.
on a certain day. A self-supported ultra is a qual-
rtatively different experience from an organized A self-supported run will also ::. : '. : - ..:-
event. In some ways, it's a purer ultra experience. preciate just how spectacula- 'r :. :'.
There are no friendly aid stations crowded with show up at an organized er.enr ::
helpful volunteers! no fellow runners offering planning, logistics, supplies. r::.r :r-.::i:::.. :.:- j >a-:->.:'J'JO1eC rllIt.
solace or encouragement (or complaints). There safeguards taken care of ior vo'.r. -\ier r''rii,,-e
are no flags guiding the way. no signs at cru- had a shot at pror idine tl'e .uppon crerv. bu-r
cial iur-rctions. and no reflective markers in the ing all the supplies. rvorking out where everyone
night. You're on your own. lt's qr-rieter, lonelier has to be and when they have to be there, and
and more intensely all about you and the sheer getting every/thing to the run site and out again
demands of running an ultra distance. when you're done, you'll be thanking race direc-
Running self-supported highlights just ex- tors and volunteers with a lot more ener$y the
actly what you need to get the job done. Since next time you go to an orgarized race.
10
you are only going to have available what you The most important thing to realize about a
brought along yourself. it's going to really drive self-supported run in a remote area is that 1'ou
z the lesson home if you've forgotten something have to provide your own safety net. If vou get
o
or carried something that is superfluous. In confused about your route. you aren'r goine ro
= that respect, it's fantastic training, helping you be able to stop and wait for the next runner to
discover what's essential and what's not. what save your bacon. There are no confidence flags
i rvorks and what doesn't. and no striped ribbons to warn you of an im-
pending critical turn. No ham radio operators
are standing by to let everyone in the county
know that you are an hour late getting to the
Bear Lake aid station. And finally there is no
race director working with the Forest Seruice
weeks in advance to get the word out about
flooded streams, bear activity, rerouted trails,
fires, or other conditions that could turn your
stay in the woods into something permanent.
For course planning and navigation during the
run, a good trail map will suffice in a state or na-
tional park with a well-marked trail system. But if
I you are going to venture into more remote areas,
1 you need a good topo map or a GPS device that
i can accept a route and keep you on course. Do
: some research on whether there is the likelihood of
5 a solid GPS signal in the area belore you head out.
Either way, on run day, you will want to
leave word at home and with the office that
: - - --. :' ' e" the :ree rvhere r,^,t l : _
: route is, and when you exp.-
: ,' -'. ::r office can also keep you - :
'. ,:::qr-re conditions or poteni:.
- .. r ,.-h.". r,nrr'ra anina
-.-: : :fi'.,',' helping you, visit all r-
-:.. .. '. . .: r\p€ct to rendezvous dur.: _
: ::, . , - . : -:. establish "windows" of tin .
-::-. .\pect to see you, and che-.
.::- r-.. \-ou should establish sor:-.
- for calling help. For er;-
-'
: -iran three hours overdue ai ,,
: -. : .'. :houid assume that you a::
- -i-:r .r some way and need he :
-,. t,' .. :: :: and equipment are cot'
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,:->. and things like sunblock
-.:,:..,-.:-.:. S.rnte things can be cachei
':'. :- ;; :J VOLI don't haVe tO Carry e\-
-. :i -:-::. Oi course. ideally you wil.
. ,: . :::,,, :r- ar least one other persor.
'. ,r. '. - ,; ..r: aid sration" at differeni
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\! rrrl drrurrrLl runne:
::.r-. i:e ip each orher rvith each other's
-\ r.,ifi anr ulrra. the uhole enterprise may hang
in the baiance due to one unerpected circumstance
Weve all been derailed by a badll' turned ankle
a wrong turn, an uncooperative stomach, intense
heat, or other unforeseen obstacles.
My paftner and I were in the first five hours
of the ultimate in self-supported runs, a 100-miler
on a very difficult course of a discontinued race
that we had tried and failed at before. We didn't
think we'd have any trouble following the trail
but in the dark we came to a spot in the for
est where the trail disappeared at a campground
area. It looked like the trail might follow a stream
bed downward fiom there, and we imagined that
farther below the trail reemerqed. We'd alreadv
backtracked twice and couldn'r fincl any trace of
a turn offso we were just about to commit to the
streambed when my paftner said, "Let's go back
up the trail one more time."
There it was! Just up ftom the campground the
trail branched right but a tree had fallen over and
it's stilfleafz branches had totally hidden the trail
junction. We ducked under the branches and saw
that the trail climbed a bank and disaooeared
off into the forest. lf we'd followed the srreimbecl.
we could have been lost for hours, triggered the
Search and Rescue alarm. and turned our self-sup
ported ultra into a hu$e, expenstve failure.
In the event, we prevailed over the course
our old nemesis - in one of the most soectacular
and satisfuing adventure: in all my ultiarunning
career. So there's the mb: rou need to approach
a self-supported run n'ifi Lots of caution and re-
spect, but the rewards car be an'esome. I
 NUTRiTICN

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Everl ultlarunner knows how to recover after a j'lSilitf'l rl :-: :. 'rrr.cle elrcogen during er.
race...drir-ik. eat, celebrate, sleep. take some time higher transport oi . -': .. -.rrr".i r:o blood glucose lor fue
olT and build back up to fuIl training slowly. More qlucose. mor( cr'..... - . . : -:.' levels rvaver, your bodv -.
Br-rt if you wish to reach that finish line in a $en. A$ain, not rocket sct.-:-:: ,' : -,lr er.ts protein from ml,,,
time you want to celebrate, you will need to :tl -. - t,r;.. bur not last enough to k..
pay attention to your recovery after each and PO!T-EXallaiti r!E- N'{osr !.r r,. : i- : . . i.r..e. Thi-s result is knor,,t'
every training run. Runners with z+ hours or gested primarily to glr-rcose in-i . . , .: :. bonking." For ultrarLrr.l-.
more between exercise bouts can replenish fuel olllv subslrale the bodr cni, ...- - .'. - r]l,.Lscle glycogen, the lor-...
stores more easily than if they exercise again synthesi.. The availabrlin arrcl ,.:. ..leal pace.
sooner. But how much food do you really need co)e deternrine hon larr \our' - .. -.' - ::.i\sion should help your.
if the workout was an easy one? What if thc will be replaccd. Okar. a bir rrr. .t .- - - ' : - li. iinting and overall amo.-
intensity was mostly in your fat-burning zone If vou're reallv depleted and vou ear :'.:: ' ..-i:d for recovery after th. ,
where you were using mostly vour "on-board'' ple carbs. 1'orr r,vill recover fast. If ll'.: :-. . ' :.r. \rd what about add. _
(see your love handles) lat instead of burning exercised that hard and are not thai .l;r :':_ 1. .': ir help. and if so. hon?
through your carb stores? earinQ a 1or of rrrnple carbr \\ ill .irr.' . ,, .

Focused attention to what you eat after a long

training run or race is critical in maxin-rizing
insulin and store the ertra carbs in vor.tr' .:- ,: : -::;.
So now you knort rhar port-ercrc'.. .
' .-: -rrcls have only one adr':
recovery. Muscle glycogen (carb) depletion can will increase the level of stored glvcoeer: ::. . _ : - : ..t1€11 tt COmeS tO recovet-
occur after two to three hours of continuons ex- muscles if you have used r-rp vollr Slr.r.i. : ,-- ..:hricls as rvell as calori..
ercise performed at 60-80% effort (or VO2 max). add to your body fat if yor-r have not. D::: . - r-:'.!rr recover in a state of c:
Read that last sentence again and recall your ef- increased level lead to increased pelrir.r:-.. -. :.: :'-... there is no difference l:-
fort on your run...was it that hard? Okay. let's say next workout? Yes, because muscle s lr ;.- .. : , . . .:., rrr:le and conrplex c
it was. Then you need to recover. If it wasn't, you the body's favorire fuel durine erer;i.-. :. :, :'.: ntltscle glvcogen as lot:.
may not need much more than water. Here are We need either glycogen or blooci 91,rc.... -: ..:t.tLint is the same. They a.
the factors that affect the replacement of glycoger-r. con\ert lat ro usable energl rn endrrr; .. .. :.. :. '.'.ltich stin'rulate glucos:
G'Y[CGi:ftj i'1|.]lHiSizA-flOi.l The amount cise. Glycogen is easier to help thi-s courer....-:'
made or synthesized is limited by the degree and more available than blood glucose. :rt;t .: ,-': . . .':l ror the resvnthesis t-
of muscle depletion greater depletion equals it is difficult to maintain blooci Elr-rcose. ert:: .- ' r',::alL|cOEen.
greater resvnthesrs. Not rocket science. while ingesting sports gels and drir.rks. \\l:e :- -...' : :..: - - : -:;: .: hifh gll,cemic it
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n-ric inder ioods help an :irt .ie buln their owr:
bodv lat longer ar.rd rhi: rn:.,r' be a healthie:
option if lrou have llot gorte ihat l'rard or lons
March your reco\cn ro \ou -ri 'r. If ir war ei.
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'4 eatir.rg within the "3O-Minute Window" of recov
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3 sweet potatoet sliced into 1 Pre-heat the oven to 450 degrees. Liberally rub drarer afier erercise. fhe good news i\ lou wiil
equal-size "fry" shapes (leave olive orl onLo Lwo bakrng sheets and seL aside. eventually recover liom srrenuous exerclse even
the skin on for extra vitamins!) 2 In a small bowl, place almond meal, garam if you do nothing to enhance the process. The
2 egg whites masala, salt and pepper. Sel aside. In a very large bad news is that it may take 48 hours or more
1 tablespoon water bowl, whip egg whites and water until frothy. for this to happen. Optimizing this window is
4 tablespoons almond meal 3 Add the fries to the large bowl and toss with
critical for continued peak performance training.
2 teaspoons - 1 tablespoon the egg wh te froth. Sprinkle the almond meal
and spice mixture over the f ries and toss aqain double workouts and backto-back long training
Garam Masala (to taste)
until the frres are evenly coated. runs. The rate of resynthesis is highest immedi-
sea. salt and fresh cracked pepper
(to taste) 4 Place fries in a single layer on baking sheets. ately post-exercise when your muscle cells are
2-3 tablespoons olive oil for Do not c.owd the sheet or let Lhe f ries touch. empty of glycogen; glycogen svnthase activation
baking sheets Bake for 20-30 minutes, flipping once halfway is high and your blood flow is stiil high.
through, until fries become soft and lightly In a studv done b1' Iw. Katz et a1., it was
browned. found that a two-hour delay of carbohydrate in-
112 cup greek yogurt
5 While f ries are baki.rg, mix yogurt, tahini, and take after exercise reduced glycogen synthesis by
2 tablespoons tahini fresh lime juice for drpping sauce. Add f,nely
1 tablespoon lime iuice 47%. The results of similar studies point to the
cnopped crlantro to taste.
fresh chopped ci lairtro 6 Serve fries wirh dipping sauce and enjoy!
lact that ifyou do not have 24 hours to recover.
consuming carbohydrates within f0 minutes
will improve your subsequent bouts of training.
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Ann - j. r:'-:::! , r.are noriced that many ultras have boi'::
It seems every time I $o for a long run (for Have you ever suffered frorn i:
your legs dunr: \:;: :1-- r,ii3.ig1€s at aid stations. If the aid station r
me. that's 13 miles) on the trails, the rest of and cramping of ',,.-,*.. rorgot to cook them, is it okay to e.-
the day my eyes are extremely dry and ir- es? Salt tabs do not work in mv ca'e
ritated. I've tried wearin$ sunglasses for the - C"l-G.. :;.e ro:at..e. rau'? Thanks and have a great da','
entire run, and upping my hydration. Have - Tor.',
you ever experienced this? Any idea on how Dear Go€o,
to prevent or minimize the irritationz What you are describing is knorvn as elerci.<-"-'.a-
- Dave ciated muscle cramps (EAMC). South -Afiica rs r--. .t-.:: :e peat. do not eat raw potata:
hotbed for current research on this topic Up r-irlt-- =:'. r':,'.' thet may seem like aPP .
Dear Dave, about 10 years ago the common hypothasis fbr dli. ;r-j.i.r:...::-.--.:. sttccnlent and the perfect ,
i cer-tainly have experienced this but only after very painful and many times stopin-your-rracK
irt :r. :a:i.- -r... ::-;: ;1id vou know that potatc.'
are ::.:: :r=:. : ::-.. rligl-rtshade family? Soun--'
5G and 100-mile events. What worries me is that voluntary contraction of one's skeletal muscle
n'as
rour dry eye issues are after a relatively short run. thought to be caused by electroly'te depletion and scan ar:i ','..., : .:'...uld. Potatoes produce tr'
alkaloicis. s.rrar-.-:-: .'.:td chaconine, which he-:
Lre. are not to be messed with. tyes are just too dehydration. Novel scientific srudies done by Dr. NI.
pleciour. Find an optometrist in your area who P. Schwellnus (Schwellnus et., al zott) and his col
proride palat!.i> .i l.e:1stal]ce to insects such :'
the potati. o..:.;. rriato leafhopper, and rvi:.'
is an endurance athlete or who is known to be leagues at the University of Cape Town in South
Af-
The last thin$ you want rica indicate that there are other risk factors worth \,vomrs. These .'.-- :. haloids are dangerous i-
s\rnpathetic to our tribe.
hLrntans airci r:.:- :.:.-rse dtarrhea, nausea' crall.l:-
is for the optometrist to say, "lf you did not run consideration when assessing the cause of EAMC.
Evidence from runners studied at the 2009 ing. headach:: :rr j ::r ertt'et.l-le cases, or$an fa
so far you would not have this issue."
ure and deatit. C-....:rtE potatoes breaks dorr:
A flood optometrist will want to rule out al- Two Oceans Marathon seems to indicate that
lergies, and other medical conditions that could pre-race muscle damage could be a culprit in the alkaloids atti rettiers thet-tr non-toxic.
LAMC. Schwellnus examined serum creatine The other risrLe :D.i'.rt fa\r' potatoes is they ar.
be the underlying culprit for your eye irritation'
kinase (a protein marker that is used to assess not readilv diee:ti'ale. L'nlrke cooked
potatoe:
\ eood recommendation for wettin$/lubricant
they niat i. calleci resistant starch." Ct-
drops before and after the run should be part of muscle damage) in the 49 runners. Over 20 of have
roui convetsation. There are so many products the a9 did report crampin$ during or after the this: the1,' arrile tt-t tile loner intestine largei',
event. This group reported longer trainin! ses- intact. where thel begtt-t to feruent under
thr
out there: you certainly do not wanl to be put-
ting something in your eyes that may not help sions and intensity in the days leading up to influence of ir-rtestir-ral bacteria. The result of thi,
or could make your symptoms worse' A close the race. Failure to taper, Schwellnus concluded, fermentation is the pLodLrctior.r of $as, whicl
is a viable hypothesis for occurrence for EAMC. can cause bloatir-rg. ct.arllpine and flatulence'
A
fiiend of mine recommended eye drops and threat to healtl:
Schwellnus also examined split times of run- though none of these effects are a
said they were "nuclear strength." Those may
work for him but I'm not sure that is what I ners with similar personal best and recent or they are uncotnfortable aud it-tcotlvenient.
career running times. The EAMC group did The best otltcome for havir-re eaten raw pot:
want to be dripping into my eyes regularly'
complete the first 28 km of the Two Oceans toes is to upchuck those little creatures' even
i
And, Dave, not all eyeglasses are the same' going. I have
course faster than the "controi" that did vou lir,e in Idado. aud tfieu get tc
Sunglasses have really evolved in the last few $roup
veari. Glasses that have vents, allowing for $ood not cramp. Schwellnus and his colleagues con- sav I am a bit on the pickl' side when it comt:
fo:
air flow, are the way to $o. Photochromic lenses cluded that there was a positive trend towards to mlr potatoes. I sar-r-rple and do a taste test
"going out too fast" and cramPin$. palatability and digestibilitv at the aid stations
that change with light conditions have been a
big help for me in reducing eye irritation' They The Schwellnus studies were small but they before I take them with me down the trail. i
showed an important step towards understand- have been there, done that, not done
my aici
can be expensive but I have found sun$lasses to find i am carrying a bag
ing alternative theories for the cause of muscle station ritual, only
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are worthy of experimentation' My current la-
cramping in runners. of potatoes not suitable for consumption, miles
vorite is Tifosi optics. They rock and all Tifosi Not a good place to
z Optics lenses offer 100% UVA and IJVB protec- Electrolytes, in my non-scientifig anecdotal opin- fiom the next aid station.
o
tion. The worst thing that will happen with sun- ion, should not be ignored as they can be an im- be if that is the only option you have for fuel. I
glasses you find unsuitable to run with is that poftant tool in one's racin$ and training strategies.
you will end up havin$ some awesome palrs to C'o{'o - take a step further and realistically Alm Trason k a 14-ttme women's chwt'tpion at tlrc
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use while driving your car or walking around examine your runnin$ schedule leadin$ up to Westefll States i00, and set World Records at the
town. You should see my collection. your races. How much recovery do you give so-nnle (5:40:18 1n 1991), 10OK Q :OO'47, 1995), l2-Hout
If all else fails, start wearing excessively warm yourself before an event? Give yourself enou$h (91 miles 1312 ljcvds , 1991) attd l}otnLle (13:47 :42, 1991 ,

clothing during your long run so that you'll be-
gin to sweat copiously and sweat drops will
crawl into your eyes. Then your eyes will stin$
and itch miserably and you will forget all about
your dry eyes. If you try this approach - my
tried-and-true heat acclimation technique for
Western States - make sure you keep up your
hvdration.
rest so you do not enter races with pre-race mus- dtstwtces. ,\rm\.Nas co-dffector oJ the n'tetratls SO nr
cle dama$e. Fresh legs are a must. Eramine your notthem Callfurita for 10 UeMs, and has taught sct
split times: do you rocket and flame out? For ence at the high school ntd collefeLettels.
your next race go out slower than you think you
should. Early onset muscle strain, caused by not
pacing yourself, could be the culprit.
Finally, let me throw in an Ann hypothesis.
Could it be you are undertrained going into
your events? Stress caused by too few miles
could, and I am just throwing this out there,
could have the same effect as taking it out too
fast. You just do not have the base to $o the dis-
tance that quickly. Your muscles' screaming and
cramping could be a wake-up call to do more
training. Adequately train, taper sufficiently,
pace yourself, monitor your fluids and electro-
lytes and keep EAMC awaY.
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 THE OPEN ROAD

THE LOSS OF SOLITUDE

by Gary CantreLL

After any ultramarathon, the or$anizers solicit this stran$e passion ro: -::-.. -: :. - .. - .- -.:-. r'...11th'suggested that she wal
and receive feedback. Participants weigh in on :..:
on our feet. And, e\:en nr ia,a :-i:.:. - -, r : -:t-..-er- u'ithout a pacer. She was .-
the places a race hit the mark, as well as the we generally found our.elr.. ... .' ,. : .- :-. . -.:t'.'..:i that she must find anori :
places the race was found lacking. For the most Admittedly. human' are .,r!r.'. .1:.::' .-- t't-.t - t-.it. .'.:Iit - even if that runner's p..:
part, the feedback provides direction for the in our nature to congregate ar-rd ;:::.:,'.::. ,:-..- .- -- : - '. :J rhat she would not be alc:-.
improvement of the event. But, sometimes the ever, there has always been value in r1....tj.. - -:--- . .:-::::. ::,.'...'rre have come to be so --

feedback says more about the runners than it isatimetoreflectandrecharge. ltisai:r:-.;: '.-:::-: ::::'..:..:-rle.thatitisconsideredw'o:-
does about the run. Following the recent Vol- get to know ourselves. And it is a tirle ro i:t.::-. -':'. .-::: ,::. -.:: rtr iivoid being alone.
State Road Race, one response far outweighed The world has chan$ed. The interr-ret ar-rci ce-. > ..' -:.. ' .. -.: -1 reent, should be on the.'
all others, "The part of the race I enjoyed the phones... and now cell phones that are the in- j:.:-.=.:.:i .:.:..: -:sr, \\rhat is needed is a ca:':'
most, was the long stretches all by myself" ternet... have put us in constant communicatron. [..:]r :-- .:'.. .,..:l.rCe. before it becomes exti:- -
My first response was to affirm the magic that There is no piace where we are rruly alorre. arrcl .l-.-: -::. - .. :'. :'L--af place lo begin tharr ::
is to be found in long periods of solitude. How- no time that we have only to ourselves. We ale salni-.'.:::::.::::rs oiits natural habitat: 1o:-.
ever, the first response was soon replaced by re- inundated with the trivia of other people s lire.. di.,ari.'r - :' , -
flection on the passing, almost unnoticed, of one and are expected to "share" every moment of \\'e neeci ro leale rhe iPods and smartphon.,
of the central themes of ultradistance running: ours. One would think that, in this new world. at hor-ue. \\'e neej to unplue. to see and hear ti:-
the "loneliness of the long distance runner." In- the ability to disconnect on lon$ runs would be [/orld arorLlrd r-r.. ro regair-i the ability to simp.
deed, the passing, during this age of technologi- more treasured than ever. thrnk. and reflecr. \te need to take the time :
cal wizardry ofany form ofsolitude, anlr,vhere. Nothing could be further from the reality. I see the thinss r','e ilighr have seen, if we we::
Long-distance running was once the bastion see runners out for their daily run with a cell not distracted bv relling the world about wh:-
of solitude. Countless hours were snent enter- phone plugged into their ear, or typing away we could be seerns.
tained only by rhe thoughts that passid through on their miniature keypad. People actually post Our dai11, runs reh.esh us physically. The exe :
our olvn minds. It was a safe retreat from the to facebook during races in remote mountain- cise stretches our r.r-ruscles and warms us up fr:
world. The infrequent races were a treasured op- ous areas, as if the experience itself is second- the day. They can be even rrrore refreshing fc:
portunity to spend a few hours, or days, with ary to telling the world about it. And I mourn our minds, if rve onlr. let then.r. I
the widelv scattered individuals who shared the loss of solitude.

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 THE NEXT STEP

REHYDRATION MATTERS
bt1 Dean Karnazes

I couldn't get out of my sleeping bag. The zipper Easier said than done, righti How do vor-r i:
wasn't locked, but my muscles were. The sce- know when you are dehydrated or experiencing
,
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nario was bleak. I could barely crawl out of bed, electrolyte imbalances? I :1
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how was I possibly going to run a 100K? And One highly unscientific, but very practical. ,1. '. ,1, ' , t,
not .just any 100K but one across the Sahara barometer I use is called the "ring test." This
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Desert in shin-deep sand and 100-plus degree is based on the premise that your tissues swell
temperatures. I'd already violated my first rule in response to reduced blood-sodium concen- ---,.,'.,,. i: .i',
of proper rehydration (i.e., never let yourself get trations and shrink in response to increased
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dehydrated to start with). Now what? blood-sodium concentrations.
Day five ofthe Sahara Race ended up being ab- If your ring is stuck to your swollen finger il.,ii.;'.,,, i:,.:,. - Ij#i€":'
solutely glorious, with a first place finish, because I and not easily removed, your sodium levels are
followed some simple trick to help rehydrate my likely low (hyponatremia). In a race situation
i;i ll'-':;$ii.Lr, "
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body prior to the start. Let's look at these. you might want to take a sodium capsule or What about if you are prone to GI distre.,
Your ability to maintain proper hydration have some chicken broth to replenish depleted when running long distances and none of th.
is an important factor during a race or while sodium. If your ring fits tight after a training above sound appealing? In this case, you migl-.'
rraining for your first ultra. The more effectively run, tomato juice works wonders to restore bal- want to try Pedialye. Although originally fc:
vou are able to keep your electrolyte and fluid ance. Ifyou're really in dire straights, including mulated for babies and young children, Pedi,.
balance within normal ranges the better you cramping and severe tissue edema, try pickle lyte is an effective electroiyte solution that goe:
n'ill be able to run, the less muscle damage you juice. Yeah, sounds crazy, but I have seen peo- down smoothly and is gentle on the stomach. I.
n'ill incur, and the quicker you will be able to ple at the Badwater ultramarathon with acute you're selfuonscious, pour the solution from th.
recover. So what are the secrets? sodium depletion - people I swore would end bottle it comes in into your own water bottle:
The first is really no secret at all; it's easier up in the hospital all ofa sudden get up and or a hydration bladder so nobody knows the.:
ro properly rehydrate if you don't allow your- run another cramp-free 50 miles after having a you're pounding infant formula.
self to get too dehydrated in the first place. The glass of pickle juice. Physicists have their string theory now \\.
Ceeper the hole you dig the harder it is to crawl Now, what happens if the opposite is true ultrarunners have our ring theory. While picklr
-rut. Starting f?om a state of hydration that is and your finger is thinner than normal allow- juice may not reveal the mysteries of the universe"
:iose to physiological homeostasis leaves less to ing your ring to slide offwith uncommon ease? it's done wonders for unlockin! the muscles o
:hance as opposed to starting from an already What does this mean? Shrunken tissues could many sporty earthly dwellers. Bottoms up! f
iepleted condition. This means staying suffi- be an indication of low potassium levels. Many
:iei'rtly NOT overly - hydrated in the previous of the popular electrolyte capsules, like S! Caps, DeMr Karnazes 1s tlrc 2OO8 w,inner oJ the 4 Desefi!
jav as well as constantly monitoring your fluid Endurolytes or Saltstick contain potassium. Yet, CImILenle ffi1d a. 1o-t1me
finislrcr of the Bafutt'0..
balance 2417, nor just prior to heading out the so does a banana (400mg) or a bottle of coconut ter 135. Needless to sau, he knaws a twng or r,r,c
loor on a traininp run or at the start of a race. water (600m9). about hydration.

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ROOKIE RECORD
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lands 50K, ultra rookie Alex Varner took off at nen. since it wa: mv fir.t Lrlrra arr.l - . -.,'.
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switchbacks at a very fast pace it looked like a mile), since I figured that was where I could
an elite 5K runner doing speed work. Surely this make up the most time.
wasn't someone in the race? Well, it was the I've learned that everyone goes prett"v slowiy
2S-year-old phenom completing his first ultra on climbs and while you might make up 10-20
ever, breaking the course record by over seven seconds per mile on a climb by busting your
minutes. Alex floated over the finish line in 3 butt up the hill relative to someone else, you
hours 41 minutes and ,19 seconds. The next racer can make up a lot more time on the flats/down-
w*ln subsequentllJ set a ne.w World Indoor loo- hills if you're not dead lrom the climb and can
miLe record see pnge 6, Jon Olsen, appeared at really push those sections. So I pushed where I
the finish and posted a solid second place fin- had planned and took the hills as I felt.
ish over 30 minutes later. He was followed by Honestly, I didn't expect this sort of perfor-
Tahoe fum Trail 100-mi1e champion Bob Shebe- mance. I thought I could break the course record
st and then the flying frenchman, Jean Pommier, if everlzthing went as planned, but I didn't think
almost 50 minutes back. We corralled Alex long it r,vould be by seven minutes.
enough to ark him a few questions:
UR Is there any'thing you wish you had done
UR Was this really your first ultra ever? differently? What did you learn?
ALEX Yes, this was my first ultra. I've run three ALEX I need to get a better handle on the fuel-
marathons but have never run lon$er than 27 ing that's required for this sort of effort. Most of
miles in a day. I generally run a mile warm- my long training runs were done without eating
up for the marathons, so this was my lon$est beforehand (l usually do them in the morning)
day ever by five-plus miles, as I also did a mile and taking one, maybe tlvo energy gels max, even
warm-up before the 50K. if they were over 20 miles on hilly terrain, so I'm
fairly used to running in a fooddeprived state.
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for this 50K? hesitate to take on a lot of fuel during any sort of run Alex Varner at the f inish line of Headlands 50K
ALEX I signed up for this race in February, because it usually causes more problems than it solves.
thinking that it would be a good way to get in
a final long effort before cross country season.
As a result, I didn't really think about it until a
month before. I ran Boston in April and peaked
again in June for the Dipsea and Double Dip-
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\f,y'alking l,ras que:tlonable in Jay Danek's rnind as a young boy, running
have a lot of time to prepare specifically for this and athletics rsere dut of the question. His story of overcoming obslacfeg
race. Throughout the summer, however, it was and becoming a gredt runner is compelling and inspjlational following him
20 in the back of my mind. through a rernarkable transforrflatjon. lt's not dnly a ttibute to his fathef
I made an effort to do longer long runs than I but a tribute ts \.'/hat we ali are rapable oi. - fularshall Ulricft
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o had previously done. I was trying to run 20-plus
JayE tribute 10 his fathe!'is both riv4ting
miles on trails at least once every two weeks GOTToLIVE end incpirational, lt capluf€s beautifully
and got up to a long run of 2s miles in early a *on's :trr;ggle to deal with the grief oi
? July, peaking at 102 miles in a week. I kept my his heloveel f?thet a*d the
weekly mileage a bit higher as well, and tried to Irancionrraticnal power that deciding
average 80-90 miles per week. l0 cornmil to a path ha5. Jay weaves
As for specific workouts, I ran a 25K race together ihe lessons his tather tau#ht
three weeks before this race and unfortunately him witfr thB wisdort he g*ine<i running
ultra-marathans in a wzy lhat will
re-aggravated a foot issue that bothered me a bit
exhilarate runners and non-runnets
last year. This confined me to the roads for the ali*e. - Lt?a H6werd. Uwafiatat*iftFt
three weeks immediately preceding Headlands,
which wasn't ideal, but it did result in me do-
in! a 22-mlle long run at a considerably faster
pace than I had been doing on the trails. I think
that may have helped my speed a bit.
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UR What was your race strategy today? Did you
expect this sort of performance?
ALEX My main strategy was to have fun. I
know the course very well for the most part, so
I knew what most of the climbs would be like
and where I could push. I came into the race
with the outside goal of breaking the course re-
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 GRAND SLAM OF ULTRARUNNING

IAN SHARMAN - RECORD SLAM!

UR How does it feel to have broken the fastest me two benefits - stronger uphill hiking aud
time record for the Grand Slam? the chance to acclimatize better for the altitude.
IAN It's taken a few days to sink in but I feel
more relief that I got through it than anything UR What was your diet like during the sum-
else. It was tougher than I expected, plus three mer did you follow one of the popular new
of the races had hotter or more humid condi- approaches we hear so much about these days?
tions than normal. Now I'm looking forward to IAN I generally ate as I normally do but in
resting and relaxing. cluded supplements similar to what a body
builder eats to help rebuild my damaged leg
UR Why did you decide to take on the Grand muscles. Also I had a few nights in between the
Slam? When did you make the decision? races where I relaxed and had a few beers with
IAN After running Western States three times friends, which I think helped to relax me - very
I wanted to do something different so, at the useful when the effort levels are so high for so
time of Vermont 100 last year (the second of lont in each race.
the races), I considered whether I'd have been
able and willing to run 100 miles again - if the UR How did you handle the mental stress and
answer was yes, I'd take on the Grand Slam, if tension over such a long period of time for
not then I wouldn't want to try it. Things felt what was essentially a four-month race?
good last year and it seemed like a good idea IAN See the previous answer :)
at the time.
UR How has the Grand Slam changed you, as
UR What was your training and preparation a person?
like? What did you do differently? What was IAN I don't really know, although it's made me
key? appreciate that every 100 is made of so many in-
IAN I raced less in the months building up to dividual battles through so many issues. There's lan Sharman at Western States, the first race i-
Western States and aimed to turn up fresher something very special about that distance be- the Grand Slam
than usual, but still trained hard. In particular cause of what it forces every runner to overcome,
I added in more uphill and downhill training which is so much more than in even the 100K. fine but I had virtually no sleep for three of tl-..
than previously and did some hard repeats on five nights before Vermont so that might pan.-
Mt. Diablo near where I live in California. C,et- UR How do you think it has changed your body explain why the race felt tough from about 2tl
ting stronger at power-hiking and more able to are your stats such as weight and body compo- miles in, even before it got hot.
absorb the downhills certainly helped as the sition different now than on June 28?
races progressed. IAN I think my body is about the same as before, l,lR How would you compare the events and cour,
but only time will tell what effect it's had on my es? Which was your thvorite? Your least Favorite?
UR Can you share with us your mental ap- muscles. Later this year I'll race marathons so if IAN Each had a very unique feel in terms r
proach and thinking as the Slam approached I'm significantly slower then it'll show a lasting atmosphere as well as the courses being distini-
and then how it evolved as the summer un- effect. but hopefully not a permanent one. The atmosphere at Western States is electric an:
foldedz I always love running there and racing again:-
IAN I went into each race prepared to finish at uR So, a few days before Vermont you were in some of the best ultrarunners in the worl:
virtually any cost, even if it took the full time Death Valley crewing and pacing about 30 miles However, the course that suits my running sn1.
limit. that seemed to be the key since it meant of Badwater in l25-degree heat, then you took a the best is Leadville, despite the fact I live ;.-
that giving up was never an option. Then when red-eye back east, and slept in your rental car sea level. There's lots of fast running there plu.
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Nick Clark and I kept finishing so close to each the night before the race. How do you do itz some good power-hikes.
other it became mainly about looking after my- IAN That didn't help. The running/pacing was
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in the second half, Having each other to push
to our limits made us both run faster and have
o a reason to try to save every second we could.
;
UR Was there ever a point (or points) this sum-
mer when you thought you might not complete
the Slam, or that you really wanted to drop?
IAN Surprisingly I never had a doubt that I'd fin-
ish because I didn't let myself consider that as
an option, although I had plenty of times when
I didn't want to have to put myself through
what I knew would be coming up. For example,
at Vermont I felt bad almost all day and didn't
want to keep going. i also started thinking about
how bad the last two races might be if it was
that tough partway through race two, but each
time I started to get negative I had to think of
posirives to change my disposition.
re.
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did you do much running or training? Back row from leic: Dennis Ahern, chris Barnwell, Liza Canowitz, lris priebe, stephany Hiller,
IAN I didn't run much but did hike a lot, espe- Jonathan Shark, Chihping Fu. Front row from left: Ryan Lund, Tim McGargill, Andre Blumberg, Traci
cially in Colorado before Leadville. That gave Falbo, Keith straw Terry sentinella, Peter Priolo, willJorgensen. Not pictured: Abby Mceueeney
Penamonte, Bob Ayers, Brandon Solomon, Dan Brendan, Jay Donosky, Michael Miller; lan sharman
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 GRAND SLAM OF ULTRARUNNING

TOM GREEN _THE ORIGINAL SLAMMER

in the summer oftgse, Tom Green and 11
Back
intreoid souls embarked on a new and seemin!-
challenge: complete all four 100-
ment of so many newfound fiiends would dreds, but I was a mental lightvveight ',r-ir: '
r-rot
let me quit over the final two runs. the psvche needed to be successful in tl.ie
mile distance. After completing the Slam. pt - : ,

ly impossible
UR What would you advise to otherc considering itz began to liken me to some kind of Supe::: .
mile races then in existence, all in one summer:
Old Dominion, Western States, Leadville' and TOM The idea of runnin$ the four hundreds in the sport. That comparison could not l-.-. :

became, in my case, a personal test of my own been further from the truth. The most ama -
-
Wasatch. Twenty-seven years later this challenge
that provided the challen$e that I change for me following the Slam was ho','..
still fascinates us, and draws in a handful or making, one
nvo of like-minded individuals. With the recent was seeking at that time. I would advise any- trying to live up to the expectations that ot:=
focus on this event and FKTs, we thought it was one who aspires to achieve a higher goal' be it had of me, I learned to raise the level of ::-
a good time to go to the "source": the Grand Slam or any other goal of their own own performance. Completin$ the Grand S.,--
choosing, to go for it. The rewards for success allowed me to discover my true capabilitie. :',
to run four can have a life'altering effect. cause of the confidence it gave me.
UR What motivated you 1OO-milers
back in the summer of tgeei
TOM The motivation to run four UR What was the aftermath like was your
10O-milers UR What did you do for fueling and hydrai--
back then in lOGmilers?
1n one summer was a combination of a lon$- body fundamentally chan$ed? Your mind?
standing desire to achieve a major endurance TOM The unexpected result of completing the TOM In 1986, the information regarding a-r.
goal coupled with two failures to complete the Slam in 1986 was a total lack of motivation ing and hydration was still in the process - -
Old Dominion 100 Miler (in three tries). The the following year, which I attributed to not being determined. [Editor's note: It still is:
idea came from readin$ an article in ULtrakLl'L- having any goals in my running' It was nearly don't remember any pre-packaged sport b:r
or gels, thou$h there were Gatorade alternatr'...
nmg magazine in late 1985. The article, by O.R a year before i was mentally back in the
game.
by then. It would be years later before I wo; :
Perterson of Colorado, was a race-by-race com-
UR What was the recovery like? discover electrol],te caps. The advancements : -
parison of the four runs. Peterson. to my knowl-
edge, was the first Person to run all TOM My physical recovery was nutrition and related information has beer- .
tremendous improvement over the "go out i
'
four ofthe hundreds (over a Period a non-issue durin$ the slam. Be-
of several years). The timing of the cause the four hundreds in the wing it" years.

article was perfect lor plantin$ the , slam in 1986 came in Pairs, two
seed, which became my goal in weeks apart, the failure of the UR Are you still runnin$ and enjoyin$ ultras:
1986. A few weeks later, indePen-
TOM Running has been a major part of :'
life for the better part of the last 50 years. ar- -
dently f?om me, Fred Pilon Pub-
running ultras for the last 30. Althou$h injur,.
licly announced. in UltraRunning.
his intention to run all four hun- and age (l'm not getting any younger) have -
pacted my performances, I still enjoy the ultr:-
dreds that summer. One bY one, -ut:}*
as much as I ever have, though the runs nc'
other runners also committed to
?ae are as much social events as competitive evell'
the challenge. Before the first race
Having recently ended an eight-year drought :
was set to be run, wasatch manage-
my hundreds following successful achilles s'--
ment offered "an award" to anyone
gery and recovery, I am considering revisiti:.
who could complete all four of the
the Slam in 2014 for one last time.
hundreds in one summer, namlng
the feat the "Grand Slam." Thus the
UR How has the sport chan$ed since then. i-'
Slam was born.
the positive? And ne$ative changes?
TOM I feel most privileged to have been at tl:.
UR What was your running back-
ground/profile at that time? How right place at the time of ultrarunnin$'s ear-'
years so that I had the opportunity to be d:.
many hundreds comPleted?
Z first to complete the Grand Slam. But my fe.-
o TOM I was running road races when I read an
ings of pride are tempered by the true pionee:,
article in the kLnmng TirrLes about the '82 Old
like Gordy Ainsleigh, who gave birth to the spc:-
Dominion 100-mile, a faction of the sport I nev-
long before I jumped in. Although the techn;
er knew existed. I immediately decided to give
9 ogy associated with our sport has greatly ir-
it a try - and failed miserably. Prior to deciding
proved in the years since Gordy started the 1C'-
to run all four of the hundreds, I had only com-
pleted one hundred, in three attempts.
mile craze, the running has, for the most pa.
stayed the same. It is still the act of puttin$ or-.
foot in front of the other, re$ardless of wh:.-
UR What was your training like leadin$ up to Tom Green in 1985, and 2013
kind of high-tech gear you are using. Within th:.
that summer?
basic simplicity lies the beauty of our sport.
TOM My training was nothing out of my ordi-
nary routine - about 40 miles per week, mostly other 11 or so slammers to survive the Western
States 100 could have been attributable to the UR What are you most proud of about runnirl.
paved bike paths around town.
shorter recovery time between Old Dominion the Grand Slam?
TOM To that I say, it's not that I accomplishe-
UR What was most important in your success at 100 and WS100.
something others felt was too difficult or ever-
being the first to complete the slam?
you in impossible for a person to do, but rather that -
TOM The DNFs of the other 11 or so "slammers" UR How did ultrarunning change for
got my attention that the years after? accomplished something that I felt was too d-l
within the first two races
ficult for me to do. I
this was not going to be easy, but now I was on TOM Prior to my completin$ the Grand
Slam,
though I had the physical ability to run the hun-
my own. the growing support and encoura$e-

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Maria Barton high above Lake Superior Bean and Bear Lake

mark won lor the women. While the second day

on the trail (the 100 starts on Friday and the 50
stafts on Saturday) was cooler than the first, run-
ners in the 50 at 6:00 a.m. were starting the race
and had worked up a sweat within a
shirtless
mile The heat, ultimately, led to the demise of
many runners in the 50, just as it did in the 100.
As fellow ultrarunners, we want to see everyone
cross the finish line and earn their buckle but the
Superior Hiking Trail seems to have different ideas
every year and this year teamed with oppressive
weather conditions to make it that much tougher.
In the end, the attitude of the day was the
dreaded DNF taking on a positive tinge as in
"Did Nothing Fatal" and runners vowed a re-
match with the Superior Trail Races and the Michael Bland qets a quick rest and a meal at 100K
Superior Hiking Trail in 2014.2

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SUPERIOR I LUrsEN, MN ISEeTEMBER 7 1L4,4
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'|. John Horns,51, MN 23:21.36
31.
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Steve Barge,46, VA
Matthew Menacher,36. lL
33:15:42
33:16:20
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63.
Ed Thomas, 54, SD
Shane Punzel, 40. Wl
36:30:21
36:31:07
3. Mike Dietz,39, lL
4. Greg Borzick, 43, MI
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T : cinett Peltonen,31, Wl 26:11.37 34. Sean Faulk,40, MN 33.25:56 65. Tim Sieh, 53, MN 36:31:51 6. Jay Sykes. 34, MN '10:56
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-? q. Andrew Stevens, 36, MN 26:14:14 35. Aaron Harris,39, NE 33:29:16 66. Stephanie Hoff. 33, Wl 36:43.23 7. Nathan Campeau, 34, MN 10:58:-
5. chris Robbins, 28, MN 27:Q6.57 36. Stephanie Suvak,40, lN 33:3'l:34 67. Tim Altmann, 42, MN 36:43.27 8. Kent Keeler, 35, ON 11:1i::
- 6. Joe Fejes,47. GA 28:59'.44 37. Ronald Hendrickson,4T, MN 33:47:07 68. Will Richter, 32, MN 36:45:00 9. Joseph Jameson, 54, Ml 11:30-:
7. Courtney Dauwalter. 28, CO 29:16:09 38. Andrew Featherstone, 41, Wl33:55:13 69. Mike Bunda, 32, MN 36:45:43 '10. Tj Jeannette, 38, MN It:J\ "

8. Robert Edman,32, MN 29:56:58 39. Nicholas Keller, 34, MN 34:03:19 70. Joel Braden, 23, MN 36:58:51 11. Charlie Murray, 32, MN 11:4i '-
9. lason Buffington, 44, MN 30:01:31 40. Sue Lucas.49, MB 34:11:11 71. KazimiezSwistun.6l,lL 37:15:08 12. Timothy Lupfer,33, MN 12:00 :
Wl '13. Matthew Condron, 47, lL 12:02 ::
10. Jason Walsh, 40, AK 30:09:13 41. Scott Huston, 49, MN 34.1'l:21 72. B(uce Ritchart, 51, 37.16:34
1 . Chris Scotch, 36, CA
1 30:1 8: 1 0 42. Nathan Rylander, 24, MN 34.26.38 73. Nathan Jackson,40, Wl 37:17:14 14. Tracy Hoeg, 34, OT 1 2:03 :-

12. Leah Johansen.34. MN 30.22:34 43. Derek Fritze,32, Wl 34:39:01 74. Andrew Grosvenor, 35, Ml 37:18:02 15. Richard Bjork, 50, MN 12.0L _..
Ron Bent,42, lL '16. Scott Rassbach,42, MN
13. Jim Brown, 55, Wl 3Q:46:41 44. Paul Wilkerson.37, lL 34;39:38 75. 37:19:57 12:04::-
14. Alicia Hudelson.29, Wl 30:55:28 45. Maria Barton. 47, MN 34:52:58 76. Rachel Utecht.26, ND 37.20:55 17. Laurie Kocanda.43, MN 12:23 ::
15. Chris Hanson,42, MN 31.12:32 46. Ryan Teegarden,37, MN 34.53.17 77. Anqcb Earbsa, 53, Wl 37:27:24 18. Maranda Lorraine. 28, MN 12:31 -,
16. Grant Maughan,49, FL 31:,16:04 47. Brian Woods,48, MN 34:53:52 78. Timothy 5mith,45, MN 37:28:19 19. Gregory Byrd,43, MN 12:38: - -
17. Justin Youngblom.28, MN 31.18.42 48. Jason Husveth,41, MN 35:00:31 79. Andy Torzewski, 36, MN 37:31:05 20. Robby Davies.29, MN 12:42.::,
18. Christopher Lofgren, 29, MN 3 1:26:23 49. Michael Bland.42, KS 35:06:52 80. Terence O'brien,46, MN 37:41:30 21. Kristin Rognerud.32. MN 12:43 ::
19. Joseph Altendahl, 31, MN 31:39:28 50. Susan Donnelly. 50, TN 35:10:43 81. Jessica Pendleton. 35, lA 37:42:59 22. Andrew Ashton, 33. MN 12:44 :.
20. Aaron Buffington,40. MN 31:42:58 5i. Alex Kretchmer,36, MN 35:30:55 82. Joshua Sun, 27, lA 37:43:12 23. Matt Howard, 35, Wl 12:50 --
2'1. Benjamin Trok, 38, MN 31:54:43 52. Steve English,46. MN 35:40:34 83. Joshua Phillips,32, Wl 31:47:04 24. )osh Brown, 37. MN I z:)t

22. BillGengler.59, MN 32:04:06 53. Alfredo Pedro,44, lL 35:44:09 84. Stuart Johnson, 54, K5 37:48:18 25. Clayton Shotwell,25, lA 12:58 : '
23. .Joseph Hegman, 34, MN 32:07:14 54. Benjamin Welch, 22, MN 35:53:29 85. Scott Kummer,41, lL 37:48.47 26. ShellVt3rccnKc 55, MN 12t59 ::
24. William Abel,40, lL 32:10:03 55. Deb Johnson. 53, KS 35:56:02 86. Linda Wilson.48. ON 37:51:39 27. MarkWise, 58, Wl 13:03 r:
25. Scott Mark,42, MN 32:16.32 56. Dave Schuneman, 36, MN 35:56:54 87. John Hawranik, 60, MB 37:51.41 28. Jeremy Peterson, 35, MN '1 ? )T :
26. Dave Krause, 52, PA 32:18:46 57. Marcus Taintor, 31, MN 36:00:56 88. John Taylor, 51, MN 37:52:12 29. Angela Hill. 37, Wl 13:25 : -
27. Jefty Frost, 57, MO 32:21:18 58. Daryl Saari, 50, MN 36:06:57 30. Christopher Coon, 32, MN 13:30 ' :
28. Matt Bartz, 38. Wl 32:29:13 59. Tim Ulrich, 40, Wl 36:15:00 50 MILES 31. Brad Whitson, 49, MB 13:30:i:
Tina Johnson. 34, Wl 32:29:13 60. Kevin Langton, 43, MN 36.17.14 1. Kevin Ash, 40, CO 9:31:55 32. Tammy Hunter. 50, Wl 13:32., i
Eric Nordgren,29, MN 12lr '-
30. Michael Mcduffie.29. MA 33:03:56 61. Richard Plezia. 55. lL 36.22.42 2. 9:52.14 33. MurrayArnason, 50, MB
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The Wasatch Front 100 Mile Endurance Rurr the names of the finishers and then letting peo- final hours of the race. The last two mile:
starts every year on the Friday of the weekend ple hr-rrry out to find warm clothes and a dry pavemenl allowed for last moving. reminr.. .

after Labor Day. This year, on September 6 at place to lie down. It was reminiscent of the fin- of the 1990's finishes in Midway.
the East Mountain Wilderness Park in Kaysville, ish at Aspen Grove in 1991 when the runners, pac-
Utah,312 eager and nervous starters lined up in ers, crew and families sat in an open amphithe- T'-IE AACE
the dark for the start. By 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, 36 ater in a downpour. Hey, welcome to Wasatch! This year's winner was Nick Clark. with a t:r '
hours later, a total of 205 rllnners had successful- of 20l.24:26. The record is still held by C,eoff R-,
lv finished the rrrn at the Soldier Hollow Pavilion r!".,r ruFw eouRsg F*ft 20'?3 who finished in 2009 in 18:30:55. The men's
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at Wasatch State Park in Midway, Utah. Sixty six Veteran runners of the Wasatch 100 are not sur ond place was Ian Sharman, finishing in 21:O-:-
30 percent ofthe runners finished, eight percent less prised by change. The course is a living thing. Rod Bien took third in 2l:01:58. just 2R sqq,
than 2012, no doubt due to the hot weather. Both the works of nature and the hands of hu- behind Ian after 21 hours of running.
6 Oh,yes. It was hot. Way too hot. Just about as mans bring life to the course. Nick was in first place the entire run. Ian ;
. hor as it getc in rhe expo.ed counrry around A' Runners were greeted wirh a gradual down Rod entered the first three aid stations togeir ,
* exander Ridge. By the tin.re the runners got into hill leaving Pot Bottom (mile 92). instead of By Sessions, Ian had pulled ahead enouqh
C Lamb's (mile s3) and Upper Big Water (mile 62), the 800-foot climb up to Lower Old Goat junc- hold second place. while Rod moved into t1::
- they had been through quite an oven. A lot of tion. Early rllnners enjoyed the cool canyon The fourth place finisher was Peter Lindcr.
folks were suffering from heat and dehydration. bottom breeze along Little Deer Creek (which (22:3s:r1) with Erik Storheim in fifth (22:+e =
But, once past these aid stations, the cool of the they crossed several times), while later runners Those two had been in reverse order until .
evening came on and the run into the Briqhton cooled themselves in the creek against the re- Bottom. where Peter moved ahead. Last ,.:
Store proceeded along the crest of the Wasatch cord heat, which had settled across the range (aird the year beforer the posirions of fir.r. .

under starlit skies. The night portion of the run for much of the race. The rough dirt road of the ond and third weren't set until Scott Pas-c. r

was quite pleasant, with temperatures permit- canyon gave way to smooth gravel road on the this year the die was cast from the very stari.
ting shorts and short sleeves. last climb of the race up to the Staton Cutoff The women's winner this year was Sarah .
Then. Saturday afternoon. the rain. came. Not Aid Station (mile 95), a short 300-foot push that ans McCloskey with a time of 24:.3It19. an
little sprinkles, either. About 3:00 p.m., clouds gave everyone's quads a break. provement over her second-place 2OI2 Iint
began rolling in and by ,1:00 p.m. it started to From Staton Cutoff the runners followed a 24l.42:20. Second for the women was Ancl:.
come down with a vengeance. Off and on for very rou{h dirt ATV tracl< that was rocky and Martinez in 26:21:17 and third went to PaLrl.-'
the next two hours, the finish was pounded by tilted left and right as it plummeted to Soldier Zillmer, 27:15:O2.
cold, healy rain. The party at the finish line was Hollow, which tantalizingly filled the view to Sarah started strong and did well in rr:,
a wet one, with everyone crowded under the the right of the runners. Progress seemed inexo taining her first place position all the way fr.;
large pavilion to stay out of the drench. rable toward that finish, but the descent allowed the start to the finish. However, the second p ,,,
The closing ceremonies were drastically cur many to stretch out and ban$ out some decent finisher. Andrea, was in fourth place in the
tailed because wet, cold runners were trying to miles. Others simply survived, with blisters and ginning third of the run, third place during :

stay warm. Many. in fact. had already left. the shot quads mingled with the sensations of heat, middle of the race. and finally worked into :.
festivities were pretty much limited to reading heavy rain, and thunder that dominated the ond place for the finish. Andrea showed a c
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We had the most starters in race history: 312. However, last year we had
more finishers with fewer starters. We had a new record-high temperature
of 9s degrees at Lamb's Canyon. The previous record was 93 degrees in
1993. Then, as a conclusion to the hottest Wasatch 100 ever, a very cold
and very wet weather front moved in around 3:30 Saturday afternoon.
Talk about weather extremes.
I am always amazed at the outstanding work that the volunteers do at
the 16 checkpoints on the race course. They work tirelessly helping run-
ners and their crews get in and out of checkpoints; always doing their
best to make sure every runner has the best possible chance of finishing
the race. Our Net Control and Ham Radio volunteers are, I think, the best.
They are constantly improving their skills to find new and better ways to
track runners and to provide us with as much information as possible i:'.!
about runners, their location, and condition. Their state-of:the-art online L:i'::.
runner tracking system is very helpful to everyone. The system crashed 7r;:
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for a while Saturday afternoon. It seems that with everyone using Smart
Phones, usage was up over four-fold at times. They got it fixed and will be 1..t4t
7: .'11:,1 .;
looking for seryers with much greater capacity next year. The perfect mix "i t,t4:il'
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of runners, crews, volunteers, radio personnel, and the beautiful Wasatch
Mountains made for another wonderful Wasatch. I
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100 MtLES 26. Michael Evans,41, WY 26:25:48 52. Tyler Hall,40 28:36:45 78. Tim Mccargill,32. NE 30:25 tr
1. Nick Clark, 39,CO 20:24:26 27. )ustin Popov,30, OR 26:25:50 53. Trace Lund, 43 28:48:02 79. Davld McKnight, 57 30:26:
2. lan Sharman,33, OR 21:01:30 28. Brian Frankle, 35, OR 26:32:56 54. Bob Ayers Jr., 53, VT 28:56:12 80. Steven Anderson, 52, CA 30:29 -,
3. Rod Bien,41, OR 22.01:58 29. Kent Ryhorchuk, 38, CA 26:34:10 55. Carter Williams, 55 28:59:04 81 . Barry Miller, 55 30:40 , :
4. Peter Lindgren,43 22:35:14 30. Andreas Aguirre, 34. CA 26:44:56 56. Don Hantla,27 29.09:43 82. Mikal Epperson, 34 30:40 -a
5. Erik Storheim, 40 22.40:43 31. Matt Schrier. 40 26:56:47 57. Phillip Lowry,47 29:10:53 83. Derek Ward, 41 30:45 : l
6 lared Camnhell 34 22:51:33 32. Brian Harward, 39 27:01:03 58. Miles Ohlrich,44, WA 29:11:17 84. Bill Holmes,44, CA 30:53 ::
7. David Hayes,46 23 10:57 33. Jeff Bertot, 40 27:02.39 Wendv \//hcclelJ!@b5 46, W A 29.1 1 :1 7 85. Ryan ShaW 31, CA 31:08
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8. Mike Mason, 42, NC 23 16:28 34. ClayWarner,30. WV 27.06:50 60. Benjamin Corrales, 39 29:13:12 86. Scott Zipprich, 31 31:0-o
9. Andy.Johnson, 35 23:22:20 35. Tim Briley,47 27:12:07 61. Erik Snyder, 33, CA 29.16:Q1 87. Chris Shane, 33, CA 31:13
'10. Robert Mueller, 25 23:24:31 36. Paulette Zillmer. 31, AZ 27:15.Q2 62. Michael Ehredt,52, lD 29.18:20 88. Kevin Motsch,40, OH 31:16
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11. Gabe Wishnie, 30, WA 23:27:17 37. AbbLl4eqleen€lPeft flan1c, 31 CO 27:21:50 63. Nick Lewis, 27, TN 29:24:58 89. MatthewClark,45 31:18:-
12. Tylerwaterhouse,32 23:35:28 38. Wes Thurman, 41, CO 27:22:42 Billy Simpson, 58, TN 29:24:58 90. Andrew Place, 52, PA 31 :1 9 r -
'13. Damian Stoy, 31, MT 24:15:51 39. Amie Blackham, 34 27:24:51 65. Keri Wheeler. 38, WY 29:25:08 91. Nelinia Cabiles. 48, CO 31:24 ::
14. Matt Connors, 36 24:30.25 40. Sean Briley, 35 27:25:56 66. Jim Yaeger,48 29:27:11 92. Dennis Ahern, 55, lD 31:26::
5. 5arah Evans Mccloskev 40 24:31:19 41. Brian Hamos, 50 27:27:49 67. Kyle Markisich,29 29:27:46 93. Naoki Ouchi, 38, NA :30
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17. Daniel Barnett. 50 25:26.50 43. Joseph Campanelli, 27 27:55:57 69. Stephen Brown, 53, MT 29:40:17 95. Harry Hamilton, 53, NJ 3'1:32:i,
18. Jeff Pflueger,43, CA 25:32:14 44. Jay Donosky,43, Az 28:1 3:09 10. Shane Martin,46 29:50:06 96. Deanna Mclauq[Lj]a 57 31 :33r--
19. Tom Remkes, 51 25:34.06 45. Ronald Fehr, 37 28:1 4:58 71. Christina Bauer. 34, AZ 29:57:43 97. Greg Hanscom, 40, WA 31.34:-:
20. Spencer Weiler, 28 25:37:28 46. Cratg Lloyd,40 28.15:14 72. James Skaggs, 54 30:06:'1 5 98. Ken Cushing,46 31:41 ).
21 Adam Schwartz-Lowe, 4O, MN 2 5:38: 50
. 47. Sierra Schneider 52, OR 28:20:57 73. Dennis Gamroth, 42, OR 30: 1 6: 1 1 99. lvars Ragainis,33, OH 31:45.2:
22. Angel Perez,42, CA 26:06:10 48. Julian Vicente,40, NJ 28.23:48 74. Terry 5entinella,49, WA 30:19:34 1 00. Josh Greenwell, 33 31:48:-a
23, Adam Hewey, 45, WA 26:19:42 49. Shane Hughes, 34 28.26:47 75. Brandon Solomon, 30, CA 30:21:30 101 . Canice Harte, 46 31.49:2.
24. Andrea Martinez, 35 26:21:17 50. Tim Stroh, 51, WA 28:30:1 8 76. Stan Sieverts, 39 30:23:08 102. Mark Christopherson, 45 31:50:' :
25. Matthew Van Norn, 42 26:24:26 51. Toshikazu Hosaka, 36, CA 28:34:21 77. Dave Martin, 56 30:23:17 1 03. Will Jorgensen, 54, TN 31:52:C:
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of the rut and the debris slides away beneath you' In other words. he:'
trail you could walk up with difficulty but there is no way I could d:.-
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brjnches, or skip from side to side risking disaster with each step' Tl're ::
on your feet is catastrophic. They $o f?om tender and sore to hambtlr=:
But wait, there's more...
The whole race seems just a prelude to an infamous nine-plus-mile . '
betlveen Pole Line Pass (mile a:.+) and Pot Bottom (mile 92.0) that the r' ::'
warns might take four to six hours' "What?" one wonders, "that's barc' -
miles an hour and there's an elevation loss of about 1,500 feet. Surelr"
But in the event, working throu$h "The Dive" and "The Plunge -
particularly nasty stretches of chutes and slides, and encounteri::.
endless false bottoms of this stretch breaks you down like a \\'e: ''
board box. I could feel pieces coming off and things crumblir.rg : '
the veterans I encountered trudging alon$ quiet and resigned n.t:..
realist. When I questior.red how we could keep going uphill in a s;:-
with a net drop, they said, "Wait till we $et to The Plun$e' then 1'o":
wishing for uphill." When I asked if the next downhill led to Pot B:-
they smiled and straightfaced said race management adds a new ca:
every year so you're always $uessin$ when it will end.
Hejt was again a factor on Day 2, making the afternoon fin..:
Soldier's Hollow even more hard-won. The final finishers, howeve:. -
caught in a sudden rain that whipped throu$h the area and danrp'
the awards ceremony.
I caught a ride back to Salt Lake City in a van that happened to irr; - :
Liza Canowitz. a Grand Slammer, and her husband Paul Lincke
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finished Wasatch along with her in a little under 33 hours. Sarah E. :

McCloskey, the women's winner, was in the van, and Ivars Ragalr- '
very affable tunner from Latvia, who finished in 31:45. We tradeci .
ultiarunning stories, all happy, successful on this day, fulfilled, fin ' '
But when Ivars left the van, we all watched as he mounted a set of "
to where he was staying. He placed one foot on a step, painfully r:',,
himself to that step, then one more foot, one more step, like he was ai
to break through thin ice.
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U LTRA.TRAIL DU MONTBLANC
Rory Bosio is the new women's course record
holder of the Ultra-Trail du Mont-Blanc. Not
only did she break the record, she smashed it
by over two hours and placed seventh overall
in a time of 22i37126. At 29 years old, Rory al-
ready has many impressive ultra finishes on
her r6sum6, including finishing in the top five
women at the Western States 100 for the past
four years, fourth woman at last year's UTMB,
and countless other top finishes since 2007.
While her running is top-notch, her positive at-
titude, happy-go-lucky spirit, and the pure joy
she exudes when she races is even more inspir-
ing. Here is what Rory had to say about her
European adventure:
UR How does it feel to have a dominant win at
the world's largest 100-mile race?
RORY Surprising and probably something I
shouldn't get accustomed to because the odds of UR What did you do differently in training and
it happening again are slim to none (and slim leading up to this year's race?
a ton in the Alps and most of the course. Train- have a ways to go. Sometimes it looks .:. .
ing on the trails here really helped. Even though doing the windmill with my arms. bur :'.
I live in the Sierras I can't get near the vertical
that I can over in the Alps. I also fully embraced UR What was the difFerence at UTMB '..'
the Euro lifestyle. Lots of berry picking during Western States I0O for you this year. ario
my runs, stops at refuges, and skinny-dipping in RORY Western States was a suffer fest. T.-'-
glacial lakes. All of that helped. WS required way more effort than I anric :..,
it would, based on what shape I thoueh:
UR How did this race compare to last year's in. It was a humbling experience. The :-...-'
UTMB for you? definitely my nemesis. I was more nen'c-: '
RORY It was apples and oranges. I actually had excited before UTMB than I have been fo: :
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a great time last year despite the wet weather in a long time. I was really focused on fir .-
and darkness. But I was stoked to do the entire running my own race, and trying to enio'. . ,
course this year. The conditions were ideal. Per- thin$ from the spectators to the scenen'.
fect temp and dry trails made it easy to enjoy
the scenery and revel in the experience. UTMB UR What was your low point at UTNII ,
is very challenging so when the weather is crap- what got you through itz
py it makes it even harder. RORY The last climb up the Col des \i-'-,
It's pretty technical and there are a fer.. .
summits. I ran it before the race and kr:.
was going to be a slog up to the top. A11 I ,

just left town, ha ha). My entire European ad- RORY I barely ran anything flat. It was either ed to do was stop and hang my head br- ..
venture was an amazing experience. UTMB was uphill or downhill. Lots and lots of climbing. my lets but there were too many people c--
the cherry on top of an already decadent cake! But that's my favorite type of running anylvay. the trail cheering. I felt like I couldn't stor
Last year all the men bombed by me on the all those people watching! I just kept telii:,. *
UR What was key to your success this year? steep descents so I made a conscious effort to self that it would be over soon and the i:..--'
RORY I came over to Chamonix in Iulv and ran improve my downhill running technique. I still went the faster it would be over.

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103 MTLES 1 17. David Ruttum, 34 USA 30:10:22 488. Kenneth Letterle, 30 USA 36:58:55 1032. Andrea Risi,4l USA 42'- -
1. XavierThevenard FRA 2Q:34:57 134. Nathaniel Couture,33 CAN 30:33:14 519. Bill Geist,42 USA 37:31:52 1 1 1 0. Georganna Quarles, 59 USA 42 .' -
2. Miguel Angel Heras Hernandez ESP 20:54:08 1 63. Steohanie Case, 22 CAN 31:24:15 528. Elliott Nolan, 3 1 USA 37:38:46 1172. wian Culbert, 53 CAN 43 .
3. Javier Dominguez Ledo ESP 21:17:38 175. ChristopherWolff,4l USA 31:40:59 598. Hei Chan, 32 USA 38:21:02 1 196. Susan Donnelly, 50 USA 43 :: -
4. Timothy Olson, 29 USA 21:38:23 222. Meghan Arboqes!, 52 USA 32:55:37 599. Lukas Temer, 33 USA 38:21:02 1233. Patty Bryant,54 USA 43:- *
5. Michael Foote, 25 UsA 21:53:19 233. Joel Meredith, 38 UsA 33:09;32 645. Michael Heath,29 CAN 39:04:03 1241. Robert Gryfe, 26 CAN 43 :' '

6. Julien Chorier, 33 FRA 22:08:11 266. Jocelyn Corbeil,42 CAN 33:37:39 669. Cal Mitchell, 43 CAN 39:21:35 1320. Tim Westaway, 58 CAN M ' a

7. Rory Bosio. 28 USA 22'.37:26 347. Glenn Mackie, 51 USA 35:08:49 831. Bryan Hammer, 24 USA 40:46:11 1418. Daniel Robinson, 39 USA 44 L -
8. Bertrand Collomb Patton FRA 23:14:16 367. Clark Fox,50 USA 35:25:56 878. Mark Nassi,46 USA 41:13:40 1467. Stephen Szoradi, 41 U5A 4L -:
9. Arnaud Lejeune FRA 23:18:05 415. scott Laberge, 56 USA 36:16:17 890. Jay Dobrowalski, 34 USA 41.19:21 1485. Dan Boyle,49 USA 4L.:.'.
1 0. John Tidd, 43 EsP 23:18:27 426. Steve Crane.45 USA 36:22:00 931. stuart Erskine,42 CAN 41.36:22 1645. Diann Boyle, 52 USA 45::.'"
86. Brendan Trimboli,25 USA 28:52:24 438. .lake Jones, 39 USA 36:30:20 985. BrittanLKlmatuez, 28 USA 4'1:58:50 1682. Elaine Stypula,48 USA 46 ,.: .
106. Chris Fisher,45 USA 29:42:34 472. Alexandre Genois, 23 CAN 36:50:13 1029. David Carder, 50 USA 42.17:29
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TRANSCEN DENT TRANSALP' N E

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Cruising through the book Extreme kmnlng I ick Kasiulis, and I took a cable car up to the top of ficulty of the coming week were dispellei :

found myself staring far too long at a photo- the local ski area, Nebelhorn, for a dramatic pan- time we crossed the finish line and were r-.:
graph of runners ascending a trail cut halfivay oramic view of the A1ps. It was a gorgeous sight a bottle of the local beer. After the e'..
up a sheer cliff face in Switzerland's Val d'Uina, and we were looking lorward to climbing over course briefing, dinner out and a comforr..
and the Gore-tex Transalpine Run immediately some of those craggy peaks laid out to the horizon. tel were to be found in the lovely hamlet -
earned a spot on my bucket list. Extreme Rln- The race began on August 31 at a very civilized am Arlberg, Austria. Founded in the 1,lth :.
ning notes that the 162-mile event has a "mind- 11:00 a.m., but the climb of z,ooo feet in just over Lech's more recent claim to fame is that '
boggling" 46,000 feet of ascent and is "one of 21 miles was a rude awakening. The course in- Jones'tharg z was filmed there. Runnitrg ::-.
the most arduous, and in places remote, events cluded sections of trail with handlines set by mountainous storybook scenery past qr;:i
in the world... The trail can be treacherous and alpinists, for security, over some of the more tech- lages and farms became a paft of everu- ci.
there is serious risk of injury." nical sections. Anv doubts we had about the diF Tiny St. Anton, Switzerland, is 1.1 '
Plan B - a German race management com-
pany, Race Director Uta Albrecht, and Course
Designer Wolfgang Pohl have created a remark-
able event that will celebrate its tenth anniver-
sary August 30 - September 7,2071.
The race format requires that runners com-
pete as a two-person team and stay within two
minutes of each other for both safety and team-
work. Teams are either two men, two women,
or mixed (one of each), and placed in groups
based on the sum of the two runners' ages, with
categories from Open to Senior Master. There
are timing mats at each of the aid stations, with
significant time penalties if teams do not ad-
here to the two-minute rule.
Many ultras in the U.S. are structured to t,

help even minimally trained weekend warriors i:a.

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achieve a finish, but Transalpine follows the
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more European approach of semi-selFsufficien-
cy. Participants are expected to have done their
homework and the necessary trainin$, and to
carry any food, electrolytes and gear that suit
their preferences.
A couple of strong course monitors, attired in
pink grass skirts and bearing matchin$ pompoms
and cowbells, run the entire course amongst the
runners each day. They are part safety patrol, part
cheerleader, and probably work harder than any
other runner out there. They also keep an eye on
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which teams are not up to the technical chal-
lenges to be faced on the glacier and cliffs.
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the course at Transalpine. But that makes finish-
5 ing this race that much sweeter.
; The course was designed by Wolfgang Pohl,
an amiable and experienced mountaineer, who
has fine-tuned it over the years to include a vari-
ety of challenges. Just as in the U.S., government
permits and permission to cross private land
can change at the last minute and Wolfgang
told us that he has occasionally had to alter the
course on short notice.
Euronean trail builders don't favor switch-
backs, io portions of the course climb straight
up through mossy forests or over mountaln
passes in some of the more remote parts of
the race. Bouldering up a glacier and travers-
ing acres of scree both up and down were
also high on the arduous scale. But many miles
of Transalpine are quite runnable, giving racers
the chance to cruise along past creeks, through
meadows and along gentle ridges.
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settle in and acclimatize, my running partner, Er
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Cameron Clayton and Dimitris Theodorakakos

set a fast pace for the win

Too small even for Wikipedia research, our

village that night, St. Valentin am Reschenpass,
has just 760 inhabitants. There were even more
cows and sheep; even on the steepest sectlons,
we could hear the sure-footed livestock's melod-
ic bells. Throughout the race, runners reveled in
the views from high in the Alps, the old stone The f irst ciiff, and this one l^ad no saiety cable.
churches and ancient villages, the cowbells and
the cows themselves lowin$ as they grazed, the
smiles on runners' faces as we greeted each oth-
er in the morning, and celebrated at the finish
in the afternoon.
Our trek to Sulden was an ultra distance, just
over 27 miles, with 7,000 leet of gain and our
highest elevation of the race at around 10,000
feet. Each day seemed designed to take us to
our limit, but no further. A solid night's sleep,
caring for your feet, and eating for recovery each -j,
42
afternoon are crucial to be able to move along
the course quickly. A race like this has a hufe
Z
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heart, the better you'll do at your next stage race.
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see the wear and tear on champion Team Salo- STAG E RU N
mon's faces - American runner Cameron Clay-
ton and his Greek teammate, Dimitris Theodor- 8 onY IOVEUTURE TRAIL RUN
akakos - as the week progressed' CI RCU M NAVI GATI NG
The final 26-m1le day, we climbed about 5,000 MOUNT KILIMANJARO IN TANZANIA
feet over our last mountain pass and descended
over 10,000 feet into the apple-$rowin$ re$ion ocToBER 2Ot4
of northern Italy, the industrial town of Latsch
a fitting end to our journey. One woman took a Led by Simon MtuY
hard fall on the rocky terrain but with attentive
medical staff that was on call throughout the
event, and a quick helicopter ride to the local
hospital, she joined us at the finish ceremony
with a bandaged jaw. Six teams sadly did not
meet the final aid station cutoff
After several rigorous climbs, we made our
way past the ruins of a small castle down into
apple orchards and ran throuSh the trees along
a gentle path till we could hear the cheers at
the finish line. Our relief at not havin$ fallen
off anv cliffs nor missed a cutoff shows in the
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 RACE REPORTS

TARC 1OO

MN,.ID!
bg Josh Katzman, co-RD

Friday, June 14,2013,7:00 p.m. After what seemed

like weeks of torrential rain, the moment had
arrived for the start of the Trail Animals Run-
ning Club (TARC) 100, the first 100-mile trail race
in Massachusetts, and only the third 100-miler
in New England. Held on a serpentine, 25-mlle
course in Weston (about 1s 20 minutes from
downtown Boston), close to 300 runners were
toeing the line just a couple of hours from sun-
set. There was a palpable excitement, perhaps
because it was not totally obvious how much
mud was out on the course.
A common theme of late-sprin$/early-sum-
mer races in New England this year was MUD.
We got a good amount of rain and thus, had a
good amount of mud. Friday night in Weston,
the sun was shining, but about 12 hours before,
it had been raining. Clearly there would be
mud, and with about 300 runners runnin! the
course two to four times (and about five miles
of repeated trail each loop), things never really
improved. In fact, the mud coupled with an eve-
ning start proved to be the undoing of many
runners, as there was a significant attrition rate
after loop one. Michael 5chnepp navigates his way through the Lovely day for a run
The overall attitude of runners was great, shoe-sucking mud
though. People remained positive and gave
thanks to the incredible crew who had bril- And then there were the TARC aid station ebration of the incredible trail and ultra cr.r. -
liantly marked this incredibly confusing course. crews. who spent 30-plus hours (and two nights) that is continuing to blossom throuflhor-rt \.
Making it easy to follow this path was a Hercu- at the three aid stations and never seemed to England. Friends and strangers alike suppc:-.
lean task, and the ever-ready TARC volunteers, tire, always offering the encouragement needed, each other, large crews/supporters were oLli :
led by TARCeT extraordinaire, Chris Martin, especially as people came in muddied and bat- entire 3O-plus hours. people embraced..
who spent abour 24 hours making sure no one tered by this deceptively challenging course. rather difficult trail conditions and achie'..-
would get lost. In the end. the event was a memorable cel- something very remarkable. I

M TARC 100 lwEsroN, MAssAcHUsErrs IJUNE 14 la 2.3

100 MILES 34. Kevin Mullen, 55 27 47 31 50 MILES 34. Mark Siegmund, 49, ME
Z 1. Patrick Mcclade, 24, VA 19:35:46 35. Douglas Gray, 38 27:50:50 28
1. Anthony Parillo, 7:37:53 J). JOnn LaCrOrX, ) r, V I

o 2. Padraig Mullins, 31 20:09:05 36. Giles Gregory,45 21:51:04 2. Brian Oestrike, 33, NY 8:09:26 Jb. ueron branvilre,42
3. Glen Radpath,47, NY 20:15.46 37. Cherullvlullel, 53 21:51 18 3. Troy Pruett, 52, TX 8:54:30 37. Adam Jarnagin, 38, NH
4. Daniel Larson, 37 20:52:32 Paula Finestone,45 27:51:18 4. Brian Carrington, 23, CT 9:04:03 Gary Gustafson, 44, NH
5. William Jackson, 3'1 21.46:26 39 Paul Sulva, 43, VT 27 56:2Q 5. Jeremy Bonnett, 40, ME 9:1 1:59 39. Dietmar Bago, 45
6. Jeff Ingalls, 42 21.49:12 40. Seth Otto, 35, NV 21 57:27 Zak Wieluns. 34, ME 9:1 1:59 40. David Lund, 50
9 7. Gary David,43 41. Diane Burch. 36
7. GregSalvesen.26,CO 21.52.19 41. LuauWilson,43 21 .5735 9:17:03
8. Michael Turner, 38, NH 22:07:52 42. Robert Aiguler, 37 28:23:27 8. Vincent Frechette, 36, QC 9:18:20 42. Peter Lawry, 33, NH
9. Eric Ahern, 36 22:O8:17 43 Charles Roche, 33, CT 28:33:10 9. Mark Blakeley.49 9:42:11 43. Brian Walfield, 51
10. Matthew Drury,40 22:23:33 44 HillarLPcabadv 26, VA 28:34:17 10. Michel Caron, , QC 9:50:12 44. Yosef Adiputra, 21, MD
22:31:16 45 GrayWeaver,30, VA 1 1. David Souza, 36 45. Meredith Pinault.36
11. Bob Crowley,56, CA 28:34:18 9:59:52
12. JoeWrobleski,49.ME 2236:28 46. JeremyFuller,31 2847:27 12. Michael Jack,42 10:01:38 46. Laura Bleakley,43, NH
13. Donna Utakis.45 22.37:27 47. Kirstin scott,29 28.47 55 13. Howie Breinan,44, CT 10:10:12 47. Ted Darling, 37, ME
14. Dan Kopcso, 35 23:07.14 48 Brittany Klimowicz. 28, NY 28:48:08 14. Mark Brown, 38 10:17:48 Jonah Fernald,38, NH
'15. John Brown, 55 23:26:Q7 49 Dane Leblanc, 55 28:48:09 15. Jonathan Hahn, 44 10.28.42 49. Melissa Woods, 31, NY
16. Giant Parlin,37, ME 23:26:21 50 Brandyn Lewis,41, NH 28:52:18 16. Lauren Newey.26, OR 10:30:26 50. Cesar Hernandez, 27
17. Michael Schnepp, 29, CT 23.31:14 51. David Ploskonka, 31, MD 29 12:38 17. Broo Leosz.28 10:36:14 51. Glenn Pacheco,49
'18. Nathan Augustine, 39, ME 24j9:42 52. Robin Mancinelli. 51, PA 29 13:52 18. Trevor Burbank,30, ME 10:38:54 52. Mindy 5lovinsky.41, ME
'19. Ron Heerkens Jr, 33, NY '10:43:05 53. Valerie Abradi. 53, ME
19. Eric Veilleux,41, ME 24.30:42 53. John Peabody, 58, Rl 29 17 Q1
20. Mark Tichinel, 52. OH 24:35:55 54. Wayne McDaniel, 50, NC 29:17:09 20. Ken Kirsch. 30, NJ 10:45:26 54. Beth Campbell.44
2'1. Michael Bielik, 34, NY 24:40:5\ 55 George Alexion, 54, ME 29:19:57 21. Dave Will,42 10;51:18 55. James Provenzano, 48
22. Scott Slater, 35, CT 24:51:07 Thomas Glenn, 37, NY 29:19:57 22. Chip Paterson,38, NH 11:06:24 56. Douglas Keady.42
23. Conrado Bermudez,40, NJ 25:19:27 57. Ryan Couto, 28 29:32:13 23. Leah Lawr.v.29, NH 11:10:05 57. George Braun, 59
24. Carsten Quell, 46, ON 25:23:15 58 Joe Galioto, 49, NJ 29 32:14 24. Kristin Lundy.43,VT 11:10;55 58. Jaime Clooston. 36, NH
25. SaraPraoluskiWalsh.34 25:26:37 59. ElaineAcosta.38,NJ 29:35:32 25. Kristy Burns. 38 11:21:44 59. Garry Frizzell,46
26. Michael McDuffie, 29 25.35:47 60. Joseph Laskey,48, CT 29:38:18 26. Thomas Dorr, 38 11:21:50 60. Andrew Bigelow, 30
27. David Snipes, 45, VA 26:13.20 61 Shannon Macgregor, 34, NY 29:40:26 27. Stephane Scaglione, 39, QC '1
1:24:'1 1 61. Aimee Jefferson. 40
28. Dan Ozlanski,37, PA 26:14:18 lames Lampman. 30, NY 29:4Q:26 50
Peter Thorne, 11.24:11 62. Linnea Anderson. 27, Rl
29. Greg Bergeron,43, VT 26:27:58 63. Robert Amatruda, 27 29:42:47 29. Marv Arnold. 34, NY 1 1:25:35 63. Kenny Rogers. 59
30. Katva-]f,1&g!]1 42, NY 26.40:17 64 Robert Campbell.41 29 42:48 30. Patrick Oconnor, 44 11:34:46 64. Bill McCabe,60
31. Otto Lam, 39, NJ 26:45:24 65. Mike Maher,48 29:45:08 3'1. Steven Rowe, 30 11:39:50 65. Emmy Stocker 55, CT
32. Colleen Murohv,29, NH 27:41:45 32. Shawn Burns.45 11:42:45 66. Tracy Gariepy. 35
33. Marcus Wilhelm, 43 27:43:22 33. Tara Deeble. 41 1 1:43:30
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RACE REPORTS

SISKIYOU OUT BACK

TOUGH SOB
by Jolm Price, co-RD

2013 saw the lsth SOB moved two weeks later it out. Finally, at mile 41, Merrill gained sepa- ish your first 50-mile. Meanwhile, Jeff Bron'r:.: .
in July to avoid the last of the winter snow ration and pulled away to win in 7:07. Merrill, running a very smart tactical race. had pa..-
and the shoveling inevitably involved in clear- relatively unknown since moving to Ashland Olsen and would, eventually, reel in Oln-rstr,- -
ing higher elevation trail. Naturally, Mother recently, was running his first 5O-miler, and to take second.
Nature noticed and obliged by providing the obviously made a great statement about his The women's race was never in doubt r'.. -

driest winter in several years and clear trails a potential going forward. Not a bad way to fin- Klamath's Becky Kirschenmann leading r.,', .
month ahead of normal. We were actually quite
happy to see that our foresight clearly speeded
the snowmelt. Additionally, the beginning of
forest fire season was on us with visible smoke
in the lower elevations of the valleys our race
overlooks. Our high elevation prevented it from
bein$ a problem for runners.
For the uninitiated, the SOB races traverse
the crest of the Siskiyou Mountains, following
the Pacific Crest Trail west from the start at Mt.
Ashland Lodge. The 50-miler undulates between
5,500 and 7,100 feet, traversing into California
before the turnaround at appropriately named
Big Rock. From there it's a return romp through
Donomore Meadows, panoramic Jackson
Gap, and wildflower-covered Red Mountain.
The crux of the course comes seven miles
flom the finish with the tough nvo-mile Long
John climb to the Willamette Meridian Aid Sta-
tion. From there it's a ridgecrest cruise to the finish.
Race day dawned with clear skies on the
crest. Temperatures were warm but not blazing,
which allowed for good race conditions. From
the start, it was John Merrill, Neil Olsen, and
Dan Olmstead taking the 5O-miler out fast, with
Jeff Browning lurking a bit farther back. Just Maria Clementi and Bethanv Lalonde cruisinq the 50K
after the turnaround it was a two-man battle
with Olmstead and newcomer Merrill battling

SISK|YOU OUT BACK tASHLAND, oREGoN truly 27 ll3,3

50 MILES 36. Christopher Sheehy, 32, CA 9.41:57 Morgan Lines, 33, CO 11:21:04 12. Jc Callans,46 4:42'-
46 '1. John Merrill, 30 7:07:09 37. Dave Kofranek,44 9:48:42 73. MarshallBirnbaum,24 11.24.02 13. Eric Dinger,39 4:43.44
2. Jeff Browning, 41 7:16:45 38. Todd Glender, 41 9:55:04 74. Alissa Pruess, 30 11.24.04 14. Mike Blackmore, 51 4:44 --
3. Dan Olmstead, 41 7:17:17 39. Paul Beck,30 9:55:12 75. Mark Swanson, 58, CA 11:26:05 1 5. Alan 39
Vos, 4:41 ' '
z 4. Neil Olsen, 46 7:30:38 40. Timothy iames, 46 10:06:04 76. Sean Harrasser, 46, CA :30:0 16. iessicaLamanna,2T 4:51.-
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5. Justin Walker, 33 7:51:43 41. Nathan Olsen,36 10:10:04 77. Alexander Nichols, 30, CA 11:32:00 17. Drew lbarra, 28 4:52' -
6. Gerad Dean,36, CA 7:56:11 42. John Knotts,37 10:15:04 78. Danvalc_]eby, 35, lD 11:34:00 18. Pete Wallstrom, 40 4:52 -'
7. Bryan Hitchcock, 38 8:08:08 43. Thomas Heinzel,45, CA 10:19:00 79. Jeff Mandrell, 27 11:43.04 19. Tom Davies, 47, CA 4:53 :.
8. Brian Frankle, 35 8:09:01 44. Desiree Barnes.31 10:19:05 80. Meredith Plummer, 42 11:44.01 20. Ty Atwater, 27 5:00 :,
5 9. Michael Franklin,40. Hl 8.19:41 David Emerson, 59, lD 10:19:05 Joanne Feinberg. 53 11:44.01 21. Darrin Bolz,46 5:00::-
1n q+a^han Patrptt^ ?? 8:21:30 46. Karolina Wvszvl:ka 35 10:20:03 Dave Molenaat 52, WA 11:44.01 22. Eric Middleton. 53, NV 5:02 , -
1 1. Matthew Fortuna, 31, BC 8:23:31 47. DeniseFleminq:lvjlLiams 51, CA 10:21:00 83. David Oursler, 51 11:48:01 23. Amber Bradlev, 36 5:03 ::
12. Mikio Miyazoe,37, JP 8:26:14 48. Jason Donnell,41, CA 10:23:00 84. Victor Lumbreras,43 11:49:04 24. John Toepke,34 5:04':
13. Lewis Taylot 40 8.27:33 49. Billy Thompson, 42 10:26:00 85. John Bartley, 61, UT 12:06:00 25. Saravanan Mylsamy, 38 5.04 2:
1 4. BeckLK]lsEbj:Imln]], 40 8:31:39 50. Benjamin Baxter,37 10:26:01 86. Ted Goldsmith, 56, CA 12:1Q:Q4 26. Janessa Taylor. 35 5:04 --
'15. Mark McDermott. 5l 8:32:42 51. Jim Wilson,49 10:29:01 87. Dustin Clark.36 12:10:05 27. WiLliam McBride, 31 5.07.a
'16. Omer Kem, 30 8:33:55 52. Keith Levy, 56, AK 10:29:03 88. Ronald Lee, 26 12:21:04 28. Eric Herron, 34 5:08:::
17. Jeff Hou9h, 39 8:35:41 53. Stacy Shelley.49 10:35:01 89. Jeannie Horton. 38 12:23:04 29. Taryn Hand. 26 5:09 C'
18. Scott Becker,30 8:38:40 54. Joel Axler, 46, AZ 10:38:05 90. Harold Kline, 53, AZ 12:31:04 30. Nikki Dinqcr 37 5:0912'
19. Joe Blanchard, 31 8:39:54 55. Jedrick Baures,34 10:39:04 9'1 . Mark Sherbow 54 12:35:05 31. Michael Eller, 30 5:0913:
20. Korey Konga,26 8.41.46 56. Eric McMurtry, 47 10:40:02 Ben Benjamin, 66 12:35:05 32. Kyle Spencet 28 5:1 1:i-
21. Falvey Malarcher, 48, TX 8:5'l:38 57. Lara Moscatelli.46, CO 10:43:02 93. Robert Wilson, 42 12:41:0Q 33. Matt Nahorniak.41 5.12.C-
22. Joseph Chick, 36 8:52:49 58. Derrick Kleiner, 35 10:47:05 OA Scott Millus,31 12:44:01 34. Kevin Ordway, 38, CA 5:14.i-
23. Dean Morris, 39 8:55:19 59. Eric Beach,39 10:48;00 35. Stacie Koehler.31 5:15:1-
24. Mark Moran, 46 8:59:18 Matthew Joseph. 31 10:48;00 50 KM 36. Richard May,46 5:16:0-
25. Dave Latourette, 51, WA 9:01:20 61. DarrenChristiansen,42,fX 10:51:02 '1. Ryan Ghelf i, 24 3:42.38 37. Miles Fletcher,24 5t21t1-
26. Cameron Ramey,26 9:05:25 62. )erry Letendre, 51 10:54:00 2. Aaron Ray, 31 4:08:12 38. Win Goodbody,45 5:23:5:
z/. >ern uuncan, J4 9:'10:55 63. Joseph Postlewait,36 10.54.02 3. Becka Kem, 32 4:11:57 39. Kevin Federline, 39 5:27.AC
28. Justin Rosas,3l 9.16.29 64. Scott Martin,41 10:55:03 4. Nathan stroh,41 4:12:43 40. Josh Owen, 34 5.28.43
29. Co Jones,40 9:16:47 Peter Vrolijk, 55, TX 10:55:03 5. Robert Julian, 45 4:14.29 41. Trevor White, 44 5.29.A'
30. Timothy Duringer, 36 9:19:08 66. Kathleen Birkholz.46 10:58:03 6. Robert Hendrickson, 36 4:14.44 42. loshua Nelson, 35 5:29:49
31. Todd Temple, 44 9:24:01 67. Allan Perez,56, MD 11:01:02 7. Brendan Holmes, 34 4:23:07 43. Peter Brewet 50 5:29:53
32. Takuya Kitano,41, JP 9:26:Q1 68. Doug Metzger. 32, CA 1 1:10:04 8. Christopher Thresher, 31 4:25.07 44. Scott McGreW 33, WA 5:29:58
33. MichaelStringer,39 9:26:08 69. Jim Hosmer.34 1'l:12:05 9. Michael Gullo,33 4:28:50 45. Collin Andrew,35 5:30:13
34. Aaron Buehring, 32, CA 9.26.10 70. MelishaWhite.34 11:21:00 10. Spencer Newell, 33 4:36.43 46. Tim Manship,27, NV 5:30:17
35. Nick Jurgensen, 27 9:38:51 71. Michelle Lines.32, CO 11:21:04 1 1. Susan Barrows. 38 4:37:32 47. Jeffrey Kanyuch, 45 5:31:51
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 RACE REPORTS

WHITE RIVER 50

tsHsr YE'r!
by JoWt WaLLace III

I drove down to Greenwater six years a$o to help

out at the SR 410 road crossing. Year after year I
am drawn back to the mountains on the last Sat
urday in July. Never running the rugged National
Forest Seruice trails myself but always intimately
connected to the racers and volunteers.
As the campgrounds, hotels, and resorts start-
ing filling up we realized this year's race was
going to be our biggest and best yet. Numbers
have doubled since 2007 and this is the first
year we had over "400 of the toughest endur-
ance athletes this country has to offer" sign up.
Who would be the toughest this year? There
were several great candidates and you can be
the judge as to who is most deserving. Making
his inaugural SGmiledistance debut, Maxvrell
Ferguson came through Buck Creek aid station
in first place and claimed the prize in our new
Fastest First Half Challenge en route to the 13th
sub-seven-hour finish time. Rudy Gilman com-
peted in his maiden trail ultra, cruised all day
long, and won in the sixth fastest time. Meghan
Arbogast, only a month out fiom running the
Western States 100, set a new 5G59 female record.
Ashley Arnold returned after a couple years' Tim Reardon happily making his way into Five miles f rom the f inish, Leni Karr steadily
break and ran really strong, holding offan elite the top-1 0 running to a sub- 10 hour finish
female roster. Many local veteran ultrarunners
and previous WR50 finishers helped l4-year-old the course again in reverse. Perennial top{0 fin- long distance travelers, transcontinental crc:,
Andrew Smith both prior and during the race isher William Emerson completed his 12th race ers, multi-day specialists, first-timers, new ar- -
with advice and guidance in order for him to and is eyeing some fast times in his new age longtime friends, those that swear never aga r'
become our youngest finisher ever. Glen Mangi- group next year. (a few will be back), and those that know ther'
antini finished his ninth consecutive WR50, and There are 286 individual stories of toughness. be back. Whether it's a race against rhe cl. -
not to be outdone, Van Phan finished her ninth Grand Slammers, birthday celebrators, wedding against the course, against the competition. -
White fuver and then turned around and ran skippers, too little training, too much training, just to be photographed by Glenn Tachiyar.na .

WHfTE Rf VER 50;cnvsrnr MouNrArN, wAsHrNGroN l)ury 27 1L4,3

48 50 MILES 36. Rob Semelroth,38, lA 9:07:15 72. Andrew Peet, 54 9.47.53 108. Mark Cliggett, 51 10.25 -
1. Rudy cilman, 27, OR 6:43:07 37. Galen Thompson, 28, CA 9:08:17 73. Ryan McKnight,40 9:48:10 109. lan Burton,28 10.25:'.
z 2. Maxwell Ferguson, 27 6:54t41 38. Aaron Jenniges.34 9:09:16 74. Graham Melvin,32, AK 9.48.19 110. MatthewAbel.41 10:26 --
o 3. Edward Mccarthy, 28, BC 7.05:24 39. Dave Swoish, 29 9:10:07 75. Dale Marchand,42 9:49;03 111. Blair Miller, 29 10.26. ' -
4. Kalib Wilkinson,29, AZ 7:34:38 40. Tyler Jones, 27, NM 9:11:42 76. BC
JeffTrigg,43, 9:49:'19 1 12. Levi Shaw 30 10:27 -,.
5. Paul Terranova, 39, TX 1.40:34 41 . Jason Weekes, 39 9: 14:39 77. Hoff,50
Bruce 9.50.27 113. Kevin Petrisko,43 10:28 -:
6. John Berta,43 7.40:54 42. Frank Schnekenburgel 53, OR 9: 7:39 1 78. Kelly Grayum, 37 9:51:15 1 14. Jeffrey Mikesell, 52 10:29 .'
o 7. Fernando Desamaniego Steta, 28, CA7:41:18 43. Arthur Martineau,45 9:19:46 79. Darin Loucks,40 9:53:35 1 5. Matt Thompson, 32
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8. William Emerson, 49, OR 7.50:41 44. Theodore Bachman,40, MT 9.2Q:15 80. Bradley Dutkiewicz,34 9.53:52 116.simonGale,42 10:33--
9. Tim Reardon, 34, OR 7.52:39 45. Paul Turner, 31, OR 9.20.43 81. Brian Palmer, 39, OR 9:54:01 1 7. Kamm Pronoay, 50, OR
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10. Matt Zuchetto, 38 8:05:59 46. Graham Johnson, 33 9:20:45 82. Scot Carr, 43 9:56:30 1 18. Jean-Gael Reboul, 37 10:33 j:
11. Ryan Kaiser, 34, OR 8:1 9:1 9 47. Seth Wolpin,41 9.21.25 83. Craig Companion,42 9:56:53 119. Wade Frey, 41, OR 10:36 -'
12. Matt Shechtman. 28. GA 8:19:42 48. Jason Roberts,29, OR 9.22.01 84. Cenia KaceY 37 9.57:44 120. Jean-Michel Fouard. 39 10.31 a.
13. lan Ballentyne,29 8.19:41 49. Curt Mykut.40, OR 9.22.41 85. Leni Karr.42 9:59:39 121. Dan Wolfe,47 10.31 .'
14. Dave Miller, 37 8.26:37 50. Mathew Hong, 36 9.26.46 86. Dana Munari.48, TX 9:59:55 122. WillThomas,35 10:39 i:
15. AshLeyArnold, 26, CO 8:28:03 51. Chris Chamberlin, 3T 9.26.56 87. Benjamin Macaux, 32, lL l0:01:43 123. Daulot Fountain, 57 10:40 al
16. Masazumi Fu jioka, 41 8:28:30 52. Heather Pola. 39, OR 9:27:05 88. Anna Stewart. 34 10:02:33 124. Michael Welch, 31 10:40 :'
17. Greg Norrander, 43, UT 8;29:09 53. Mark Dahl,43, OR 9:29:19 89. Alexander Sebastian, 44, CA 10:04:41 125. Dave Small, 43, BC 10:40 :
18. Trevor Pincock,3T 8:36:45 54. Erik Swordmaker, 47 9:30:11 90. Tomoko Ueno.30 10:05:29 126. Mike schlecht,43 1Q.41 '-
19. Meqh4lvheg!5!,52, OR 8:37:2Q 55. Kyle Davis,34 9:31:00 91. John Liebeskind, 52, OR 10:07:14 127. KellLElIlI, 30 10:43 a:
20. Gilbert Ondusko,44 8:40:34 56. James Madson,27, OR 9:33:07 92. Conrad Young,44, lD 10:07:18 128. Nikolay Anikevich, 30 10:43 ::
21. Jeff Bertot, 40, UT 8:43:38 57. Ben Zuehlsdorf, 30, CA 9:34:29 93. Ben Christly, 36 10:01:24 Andrei Maksimenka,33 10:43 l!
22. Brandon Kern, 35 8:46:39 58. Richard Nelly,55 9.34:44 94. Francis Agboton,40 10:08:02 130. leff Waskowiak, 26, OR 10:45 .1:
23. Adam Braddock, 41 8:46:50 59. Jason Arango,30 9:36:19 95. Brendan Couvreux,3l, CO 10:08:55 131. Chad CaLhoun,41 10.46 "
24. Barry Young,38, BC 8:48:24 60. Daniel Roy, 28 9:36:43 96. Krista I Sager. 38 1 0:09:1 1 132. Arya Farahani, 31 14t46.'
25. Mark Shin, 32 8:49:11 61. Olga Nevtrinos.31 9:36:54 97. Sam Chiu,34, BC 10:09:12 133. Ray Siegrist, 54 10.47 .aa
26. Dave Melanson, 31, BC 8:49:59 62. Shauna Connaughton. 27,8C 9:37:59 98. Elliott l.lolan.31 10:13:07 134. Kevin Karr, 39, OR 10:4811:
Mike Ehredt, 52, lD 8:49:59 63. Luke Distelhorst, 29, BC 9:39:55 99. Paul Burke,32 10:13:30 135. Paul Choi,37, OR 10:48:2.
28. Tim 5troh, 51 8:56.22 64. Kevin Smythe, 32 9:39:58 100. Natalie Thompsa]], 26 10:13:33 136. Adam Janke,33, BC 10:48:29
29. Ather Haleem, 32 8:59:1 5 65. Rod Beckner,47, OR 9:40:41 101. Greg Rosenberg,29, OR 10:15:16 137. Daniel Naylor, 24 10:50:29
30. Malcolm Brown, 34 9:00:08 66. Meredith Terranova. 38, TX 9:40:50 'l02. Jonathan Symmes,47 10:19.52 1 38. Scott Jatczak, 37 10:52:2t
31. Ken Wolters, 43, OR 9.02.48 67. Michael Linscott,42 9:42:21 103. Maria Aiello.42 10:21:10 139. Brian Guiterrez,3S 10:54:1:
32. Jorge Cardenas, 41, TX 9:03:17 68. Christine Mosleu 28 9:44.10 '104. Greg Hanscom,40 10:21:29 ]40. Joe strietzel, 53 10:55:26
33. Alicia Woodside. 25, BC 9:03:20 69. Joel Ballezza.32 9:46:58 105. Ben Wentet 33 10:21:33 141. Todd Jones,36, TX 10:55:3a
34. Babak Rastgoufard,40, MT 9:05:31 70. Paul Banel, 24, NY 9:47:24 106. Michelle Brown. 43 10:22.43 142. David Entz,38 10:58:0-c
35. Cliff Richards, 52 9:05:32 71. Marta Fishel 38, OR 9:47:44 107. Lise Plantier.33, TX 10:24:46 'l43.SuzanneLundberq,29 10:58:38
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 RACE REPORTS

ANGELES CREST

GROSSMAN GETS SECOND WIN,

sI-IARTEL SMASHES WOMEN'S RECORD
bg HaL Winton, co-RD

The preparation for this year's run was like last year, when she finished just over 24 hours.
WWII hell in the Pacific (on a different level). Having gotten to know her fairly well, I tended
However, the efforts were rewarded with a sol- to believe her. A new women's record by almost
id race by the runners. The 2009 Station Fire 40 minutes didn't seem likely but that is what
recovery area is producin$ a bumper crop of she did, beating Suzanne Bon's 2007 time con-
tall weeds, hear,y brush and falling dead trees, siderably. And, by the way, Angela was fourth
which created a huge amount of work to not overall with her 2l:27 finish. That puts her time
only open the AC100 course trails, but also up there inside the top 100 men's times in the
to clear access roads for our AC100 trail work AC100, 26-year history.
crews and remote aid stations. Likeable Pete Sercel.47. was seventh overall and
On race day, August 3, we were ready to earned the over-4O Rhino trophy. One minute
go one more time from Wrightwood. Having ahead of Pete was Tia Gabilita. 47, with the wom-
moved the run date from October (in the early en's over-3O Cougar trophy, again demonstrating
days), to September, and seeing the race can- that faster, older runners can pull down trophies
celled in 2002 and 2009 for fires, we then moved away from younger competitors. Tia came down
to July last year and early August this year. Co- flom Ore$on where outstandin$ women runners
incidentally, a week after our run, Wrightwood have $raced our event in past years.
had a sizable "sharp" fire on the East side of Another amazing story is Darla Askew (also
town. There were lots of forest fires this year, from Oregon) who placed 13th overall and sec-
with often devastating results but that's natural. ond woman at the recent Hardrock 100 race.
Vegetation grows, dries out and cyclically burns. She still had the ability and endurance to hang
Nature wins in the end. with the top runners at AC all the way and
The run started off as usual with a smalL finish in under 24 hours (which is not at all
group of the faster runners on or near Jir easy here) for the 15th overall position and the
O'brien's 1989 record (tz:rs) pace. Down the line, last sub-2+hour silver buckle. What is it about Women's champ, Angela Shartel, showing he-
eventually, the pace slows considerably - at these oregon women runners? determination and executing her plan
times to a walk or survival pace. Then, depth of All the runners who finish the run deserue
training and pacing oneself become important. credit. Many did not finish. About 50, out of booking their race entries also and eventr-ra '
Dominic Grossman, with a win here befcre, led 170-plus entered this year, did not answer the run out of gas or get injured, which we s..
the frontrunners from the start on a close-to- call for the start line and almost 50 more did more often now.
record pace. All slowed considerably by Chantry not finish the run, a 60-percent finish rate Other noteworthy AC100 finishes were Jar:
Flats (zs miles) while two former winners, Jorge (lower than usual) despite the more moderate Coury (the Javelina Jundred Race Directorr : .
Pacheco and Tom Nielsen, called it a day at temps this year. Explanation is difficult. Pos- third place and two runners from Japan in F.
Shortcut Saddle (se miles). sibly some of it is supply and demand. Ultra- and ttth position. With less of a time windr'
At Chantry Flats, tough and wiry 46-year-old running and racing appears to be busting at 24 to 25:06, only one runner, Matthew Ard::-..
Ruperto Romero came in leading by two min- the seams. Long-term classic 100-mile races fill earned a Second Sunrise buckle. Adalberto ,F .
50 utei. Howeve., Dom regained the lead and was rapidly and in some cases have lotteries/draw- co) Mendoza, 61, with a large "Flaco Team' sh:
moving quickly to Altadena's Loma Alta Park ings. Newtothe-sport runners jump into what crew finished his 10th AC100 and receivei :
fr finish line in a good time on this course: 19:06. is available and since they are not seasoned bronze Elk trophy. And of course, steady Ga:
! fne biggest story coming out of our 26th run- yet, they are less likely to finish difficult hun- Curry and the fabled and filmed Jussi Ha.::'
E nin( of the AC100, however, was the women's re- dreds like the AC100. As to the AC100 being alainen, 67, who won in 1990 and 1991, cc:r.
.l cord-breaking run by 39-year-old Angela Sharter a difficult run, ask anyone who has finished pleted their 26th straight finish this year. Aln:.'. ,
i from San Diego. At one of our required AC100 it and the many, including top runners, who smiling Wally Hesseltine, at age 70 the elcie..
course trail work days, Angela assured me that haven't finished on occasion. The DNF list is finisher, had another good run in his long
she was intent on runninq faster this vear than rather long. Possibly some runners are over- reer. And Andrea Feucht (on the Hardrock I

ANGELES CREST lwRrcHrwooD, cALTFoRNTA I AUGUST 3 ll5,3

100 MTLES 19. Diana Treister, 44 26.25:50 38. Jaime Otliz,52 28:50:56 57. Chihping Fu,47 31:33
'1. Dominic Grossman, 26 19:06:03 20. Rob McNair, 59 26.59:42 39. Ling-Ru Chu, 39 29:06:21 58. Tim Vanderhoof,45 31:35
2. Ruperto Romero, 49 '19:28:53 21. Moises Lucero,33 27.Q1:Q2 40. Joseph Morrison, 37 29.22.39 59. Adam Kast, 53 31:37
3. Jamil Coury, 28 20:58:19 22. Beto Campos,35 27:01:48 4'1. Maria Lemus,49 29:25:50 60. David Chilson,43 31:41
4. Angela Shartel, 39 21:21:13 Hilario Alvarado lll, 38 27:01:48 42. Kris Jensen, 35 29:34.44 61. Brian Tomita, 39 31:51
5. Tomokazu lhara, 36 22:28:35 24. .Jonathan Gunderson, 35 27.13:52 43. Garry Curry, 59 29:46:35 62. Ashley Andersen. 30 31:53
6. Tia Gabalita.44 23.12:03 25. Andy Kumeda, 45 27.18:10 44. Christina Williams, 29 29:56:20 63. Matr Phillipy,4l 31:57
7. Pete Sercel, 47 23: 1 3;58 26. Marisol Martinez,40 27.20:28 45. Rainer Schulz, 54 30:00:53 64. Andrea Feucht. 39 31 :58 ::
8. Brad Harris, 32 23:22:47 21. Willard Weston, 52 27.21:46 46. Scott Tate, 40 30:01:30 65. Rosa Melendez.41 32:01 ::
9. Angel Perez,42 23:23:27 28. GilBlank.49 27:24:27 47. Adalberto Flaco Mendoza, 61 30:35:25 66. Larry Rich, 52 32:04 4
10. Jose Hernandez,43 23:32:14 29. Gabriel Ramirez,38 27.37:43 48. Sylvere Valentin, 36 30:41:28 67. Jesus Castellanos Pantoia. 46 32:06 :
1'1. Jiro lshiduka, 34 23:37:41 30. Arturo Valdez,49 27:42:57 49. Catra Corbett. 48 30:54:33 68. Erin Chavin.4'1 32:1 3 ::
12. Jimmv Dean Freeman.36 23:39:58 Jt. Balmore Flores,42 27:49.14 50. Dave Tan, 49 3'l:03:04 69. Andrew Foote, 63 32:13 a
'13. Peter Cross, 33 23.41:01 32. Matthew Eyre,41 27 .53.21 51 . Martin Santos, 43 3'1:08:09 70. Thomas Zaide, 35 32.22.a'.
14. Aaron Flynn, 28 23:43:43 33. ChrisBreitschwerdt,43 2l:54:15 52. Rafael Covarrubias, 44 3'l:08:11 71. Edgar Campos,59 32:28.2'
1 5. Darla Askew, 40 23:43.51 34. Jussi Hamalainen, 67 28:12:56 53. Randy Shoemaker, 49 31:15:08 72. Marcelo Gaete,46 32:30:' :
16. MatthewArdine,29 24:51:22 35. David Liston, 56 28:15.54 54. Eric Miersma,43 31:17:48 73. Lambert Timmermans, 46 32:37:2':
17. Tim Osti,45 25:34:19 36. Howard Cohen, 54 28:23:15 55. Wally Hesseltine, T0 31:20:32 74. Dar(en Quigley, 36 32:38:t,
18. Ernesto Cruz,48 26:11:18 37. Jason Emberger, 29 28:45:29 56. Jesse Beck,41 31:32:49
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DAHLGREN HERITAGE RAIL TRAIL

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rgAT AND FAST
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The best weather conditions in race history
helped shatter the men's event record in the fifth
annual Dahlgren Heritage Rail Trail 50K The 6:30
a.m. race start saw overcast skies, 69 de$rees and
6,ldegree dew point with occasional light rain.
Alex Hetherington, 46, of Vienna, Vir$inia,
passed defending champion and prior event
record holder David Hryvniak, 28, of Charlot-
tesville, when Hryvniak missed a turn at mile
14.9. Hryvniak lost about 30 seconds on the de-
The Dahlgren Railroad was built in 1942 behveen
the main East Cnast North/South rail corridor and
the Dahlgren Naval Base The line was used to re-
plenish supplies for the base Eventually, the rail
line was terminated at the Sealston Power Plant
and the remaining 15.75-miles were purchased by
the Dahlgren Railroad Heritage Trail Association.
Prior to 2013. the trail terminated at mile-
post 14.9 since the rail bed was built through
the cemetery of the Little Ark Baptist Church.
spur in and out ofthe park created a race ofl. '
nriles. With the land swap in the place, the r. ..
start was moved to the Route 605 Trailhead ar-:
the far western end of the trail. The race p:,-
ceeded to just past milepost 15.5, on the easte:r'
end, and returned to the Route 605 Trailhead --'
the finish. Using this courser a true 50K race -'
31.06 miles was created.
In the women's race, Hannah Page, 31 of Wa.:-
ington, D.C., led from the start and took hor =

tour but he was still within seconds of Heth- In the spring of 20t3, the trail association and the $200 first place prize in a time of 4:56:58.
erington at the midpoint turnaround. Hether- church agreed to a land swap that routed the Four-time finisher Neil Richard, 36 of Kir-:
inSton led the entire second half and won by trail around the cemetery. This allowed a full George, accepted the caboose award as tr-..
just under two minutes, in 3:30:42, breaking runnable length of the trail of ts.zs miles. last finisher in 8:04:29. By the time of his i.:
Hryryniak's event record of 3:39:04 by about The first four editions of the race used Cale- ish. the weather was still a pleasant. overc:..'
eight minutes. don State Park as the start/finish area and the high-zos day. I

DAI-ll-GREf\i HERITAGE RAIL TRAIL I DAHLGREN, vrRGrNrA IAUGUST 3 ll 1,3

50 KM 45. .Jill Puleo,37, Rl 5:49:13 58. John King,42 6:02:53 71. Wayne Rasnake, 50 6:37 -'
1. Alexander Hetherington, 46 3:30:42 46. Christopher Lee, 36, TN 5:49t53 59. Sloan Burns,25 6:14:25 72. Jeremy Lovell, 30 6:42 -:
2. David Hryvniak, 28 3:32:26 47. Steven Yancey, 52 5:50:43 60. Michele Dasch,48 5;1 5:03 73. Jack Evans, 51, AK 6:48 ::
3. Brad Hinton, 37 3:49:46 48. froy Hughes, 43, DC 5:52:20 61. Joseph Dawson,34 6:17:46 74. Rachel Dunai. 32 7:At --
4. Yuichiro Hidaka,34 3:59:1 1 49. Bojan 5imendic, 35, MD 5:5416 62. Mark Breeden.43 6.20:52 75. David Klisz,44 7:Aa :-
5. Johnson C(uz Barrios, 27, fx 4:09:39 50. Jason Mais, 34 5:54:17 63. KelleLE{4lm!n4!5, 32 6:22:31 76. Atsede Aemro-Selassie, 40, NY7:05 : -
6. Karsten Brown, 39 4:09:50 51. Vamsi Valleri,43 5.57.55 64. Steven Kuhn,43, NM 6:24'.02 77. Dave Gluhareff, 36 7:11 ',.
7. John Robinson, 55 4:15:56 52. Anoel Krueq€I 41 5:58:22 65. Michelle Lvbarger, 58 6:26:Q9 78. James Betts,68, GA 7:22 "
8. Seth Jayson,44 4.21.23 53. Liz Whiston-Dean. 45 5:59:01 66. Brian Chiles, 39 6:32:07 79. lonathan White, 44 7.26 :-
9. Darryl Ayers, 39 4:27:12 54. Rachael Burke. 30 6:00:09 67. David Wood, 51, MD 6:32:08 80. Kristin Davis,32 7:36 -.
10. Andrew Simpson, 43 4:27:48 55. Daniel Krueger, 39, PA 6:01:06 68. Charles Feduke, 34 6.35.17 81. Miguel Rivera, 46 7:41 :-
11. Glenn Hrinda, 52 4:29:29 56. Fave Krause.47 6:02:28 69. Susan Lvlgh,47, MD 6:35:28 82. JoveeQrc,63 7:4/- a:
12. Erik Price.30 4:34:52 57. John Sondermann, 59 6:02:30 70. Stephen Lee, 38 6:37:39 83. Neil Richard, 36 8:0, --
13. Steven Desantis, 52, MD 4:37:03
14. Troy Dewitt, 31 4:37:05
15. Chris Walker, 38, ND 4:40:09
16. Aaron 5hapiro,29 4:42:05
17. John Shtogren,39, DC 4.43:29
18. Mike Porter. 45 4:43:36
'19. Dave Herring,42 4.43:46
20. Paul Campbell, 39 4.45:50
21. chris Geliene, 50 4:47:31
22. Andrew Sampson, 31 4.48:16
23. John Sales, 30 4:53:50
24. Hannah Page.31, DC 4:56:58
52 25. Jason Schick, 30 4:57:06
26. JUdLBIBp, 51, MD 4:57:31
27. Brandon Petelin, 3'1, DC 4:58:00
z 28. 5:05:56
o Chris Snyder, 38
29. Dmitry Shonya, 30, NC 5:13.17
30. Renat Fatkulin, 25, NC 5:1 3: 18
31. Jeff Madison, 55 5:15:26
32. David Homa, 37, PA 5:1 6:48
? 33. Tomer Benyait 35, NY 5:19:27
34. Vincent Ma.43, CA 5:26:28
35. Dmitry Charit, 29, NC 5.26:54
36. Caleb sylvester, 33 27:41
37. Donna German.40 28:1 8
38. Michael Knutson.33 34:34
39. Brandon Seale,28 35:1 9
40. Austin Mckune, 32 39:00
41. Jason Bock,37 5:40:1 8
42. Michael Matteson, 55 5:45:01
43. John Chance, 37 5:45:56
44. Stephen Eckberg, 53 5:46:22
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HOWL AT THE MOON 8-HOUR ULTRA

CAMB RUN, EAT, DRINK, lVlL'slC

by Marc Redfu, RD

On August 10, 289 participants in Howl At The
Moon were greeted by $ood weather for Au$ust
in Illinois - partly cloudy, with a low of e3 de-
grees and a high of 83. Well over 200 people
camped out right alon$ the start/finish line
both Friday and Saturday nights.
When the day was done, 240 runnets and
walkers had achieved an ultra distance on the
3.29-mile loop through Kennekuk Cove County
Park. The course is 75-percent trail, 20-percent
fine rock, and just a smidgen of asphalt. The
Howl At The Moon 8-Hour Run & Walk, the
larlest fixedtime run in the U'S', is held in
memory of Kennekuk Road Runner and ultra-
runner Scott Hathaway. The 2013 Howl field was
full in your calendar: next
19 days (mark year's
release date is Earth Day, April 22).
Seven-time winner Scott Colford led from
start to finish and ended with 59.22 miles. Pa-
tricia Schaefer was fourth overall and first for
the women with st.:s miles. Ten of the top 20
finishers were female. Runners from 19 states
took part this year. Rob Apple, from Tennessee,
has 892 total Howl-miles.
Following the competition, almost everyone
stayed most or all night to listen to two bands
and eniov the food and drink. f,

Scott Colford, overall winner with 59.92 miles

HOWL AT THE MOON 8-HOUR ULTRA I DANVTLLE' rL IAUGUST 10l 1,3

Tim Burke, 44, MO 38.2 Andrea Odrzuryqlski, 40, Wl 34.4 Alicia Cronkite, 43, lL 3',
8 HOURS
Janet Cole, 60, lN 38.2 Benjamin Rice,40, lL 34.4 Tricia Crowder, 43. MO 3-
1. Scott Colford, 42. lN 59.2
Jerry cunningham, 57, IN 38.2 Christy Victor, 42, lN 34.4 Rosemary Evans, 59, KY 3-
2. MikeWendel, 50, lL 55.1
Carol Goslin, 68, Mo
3. Rob Raquet-Schofield, 34, MO 53.6 Chris Delis,4l, lL 38.2 lurel&righl, sz, tr 34.4 3',

4. Patricia Schaefer. 31, lL 51.4 Steve Hammann,58, lA 38.2 1 10. Mike Genslet 37, lL 33.9 Elaine Green, 58, lN
Lauren Kartje,27, lL 38.2 Karen Kramer, 54, OH 33.9 Ronald Howe, 52, lL
5. Tim Collins, 39, Ml 50.4
50.4 Nark Lapa, 53, lN 38.2 Letitia Moffitt, 44, lL 33.9 Michael Hoyt, 46, IN
Linda Keuneke,49, lN
Kyle Nash, 28, lL 38.2 Anna RanqeL, 57, lN 33.9 David Hughes, 67, lN
7. Jen Eichelberq€L 42, lL 49.1
Michael Scott, 40, lN 38.2 Tom Rice, 64, lL 33.9 Svlvia Kenworthy, 51, lN
8. Jill Becker,26, lA 47.1
Dorn Peddy, 55, lL
Steve 5mith, 47, lL 38.2 Don Robinson, 76, OH 33.9
9. Carl Benton,48, lL 46.1
Melissa scott, 38, lN 3"
Arthur Sundry, 55, lL 38.2 John scott, 62. lL 33.9
10. Mark Bowman, 58, lL 45.3
3- .

64. David Ellinger, 57, lL 37 Beth Simpson-Hall, 54. lL 33.9 Sara sheridan, 34, lL
Daphne Donald, 49, lA 3"
44.8 Rebecka Howard, 37, lN 37 Gregory Townsend, 58, lN 33.9 Mark Stanelle,49, OH
12. Laura Benschneider,42, lL Shawn Tegtmeiet 49, lL 3"
Chad Braun, 23, OH 44.8 Paul Knott, 50, lN 31 Lauren WaqreL 49, lL 33.9
Carmen Peterson.37, lL 44.8 james Ping, 47, OH 37 120 Rob Apple, 5'1, TN 33.4 Bill Whipp, 69, OH 3"
Roxane Burrous,53, lN 33.4 carrie witsiepe, 39, lL 3-
colleen Summerlot, 26, lN 44.8 Andrew Rice,42, Hl 37
69. Steve Fanelli,41, lL 37 Darryl Davis, 61, OH Lori Zalewski, 47, lL 3',
16. Juli Aistars. 54, lL 44.3
3C :
43.8 Scott Hendren, 47, lL 37.2 Shad Edwards, 46, lL 33.4 176. Jamie Gensler,35, lL
17. Melissa Gossman. 52, lN
Eric Harold,31, lL 3C:
Mike McCoy, 57, IL 37.2 Mary Fairclough, 57, lL 33.4
18. William Gubbins, 46, lL 43.3
3C:
James McGruder, 65, oH 37.2 Daniel Hail,50, lL 33.4 Sandra Henke,59, lL
Larry Hall, 59, lL 43_3
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43.3 Tami Moore. 46, IN 37.2 Leah Harold,31, lL 33.4 NancLKrnncv,60, lL 3C
Jeff Harrison, 47, lL
43.3 Christy Odeen.42, lN 37.2 Jeff Riddle, 55, lL 33.4 Bud Stifflet 75, lN 3C a
54 Rob Ulm, 37, lL :
Janet Powell,51, lL 37.2 Bob Spencer, 47, lN 33.4 BillWilham, 66, lN 3C
22. Melissa Raouet-Schofield. 33, MO 42.8
42.8 Ryan Rogiers, 38, lL 37.2 Debra studniarz,49, lL 33.4 182. John Barton.52, OH 3C',
John Zalewski, 48, lL
Z Mollv Schaefer, 33, lL 37.2 Matt Tretet 43, lL Angela Barton, 39, OH 3C-
o 24. Bruce Collins.54, Ml 42.5
Erica Foster, 36, lL 3,0 '
Miles Stucky, 34, lN 42.5 78. Mark Beals,5'1, lN 36 Tifanie Treter, 37, lL
Mike Bordowitz, 52, lN 36 132 Ryan Besse, 36, lN 32.9 Mischelle Frank,42, lN 30.
26. Phil Rozzi, 53, lN 42.0
41.5 David Donald, 46, MO 36 Chris Carroll, 64, lN 32.9 Bonnie Harrison,42, lL 30
27. Greg Bauwens,47, lN 30.
Becky Gillen,39, lL 36 Rob Darr, 44, lL 32.9 Robert Hulett, 48, lL
Meql-r!n]3!lv]I,34, lL 41.5
30'
? 41.5 Jeffrey Haight, 50, lN 36 Carol Earles, 43, AR 32.9 Janna McGi es, 42, lL
Tony Kramer, 67, MO
Bonnie McElwee.73, lL 36 Mike Gossman, 53, lN 32.9 Miranda Skimehorn, 22, lL 30'
Nancy Mccarty. 47, lL
Joel McMillin, 44. IN 36 Amy Herrin, 46, lN 32.9 Gregory Smith, 62, lN 30'
31. Brian Bell,35, lL 41.O
30'
41.0 Rebekah Monroe,33, lN 36.7 Christy Hulett, 1 6, lL 32.9 Gladvs Spencer, 45, lN
Ross Bender, 26, lL :,
Steve Jones, 51. lL 41.O Dennis Ohnstad, 61, lL 36.7 William Jankowski, 53, lN 32.9 192. Kim Anderson, 48, lN 29
Blaine Rada,48, lL 36.7 Terry Miles, 51. lL 32.9 Pamela Carter, 53, lL 29
Yvonne Learmonth. 30, lL 41.O
lL Tim shelton,3'1, lL 36.7 Mukesh Pitroda,4'1, lL 32.9 Cuz' Don Frichtl, 57, lL 29
Christopher Miqotsky, 47, 41.0
36.7 Anqqkr Pa€gc.35, lL 32.9 I rm Janrz, ) r, rL 29
Mark Urban,50. lN 41.0 Mike Smith. 55, lN
41.0 90. Tony Bierman, 57, lL 36.2 Daron Poage, 34, lL 32.9 John Schaap, 66, KY 29
Curtis Wilson, 30, lN
Frankie Fanelli. 15, lL 36.2 Brian Raub,44. lN 32.9 James Schrader,43, lL 294
38. James Faford,49. lL 40.5
Jo An Grane, 58, lL 36.2 Heather Rink,31, lL 32.9 Robin 5hine, 53, lL 29.,
AJ Hacker, 40. lN 40.5
40.5 Ryan Krows, 33, lL 36.2 Deb Robinson. 56, MN 32.9 Bettie Wailes, 68. FL 29.4
John Kiser, 52, lL
Keith Schinkoeth, 33, lL 36.2 Bradley 5mith,47, lL 32.9 Adam Zimmerman, 44, lL 29.4
ll ini Mug,55, lL 40.5
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Beth Onines.60, lL 40.5 Tom Stuper, 54, lN 36.2 Eric Smith, 34, lL 32.9 201. Bryan Schroeder, 46. lL
Kathleen Robertson.47, OH 40.5 Dan Woods, 42, lL 36.2 Bill Thornhill,60, lL 32.9 202. Julie Branden, 51, lL 27.a
40.5 97. Josie Siddens. 41. lL 35.4 Timothy Troxel, 34, lN 32.9 Becca Evans,27, lL 27 .E
Steohanie Suvak.40, lN 2l
40.0 IOm )lerDenz, ) l, lL 3 5.4 Kristin Vanderlaan, 31, lL 32.9 Neil Haseman. 58, lL .a
45. Anne Haseman. 51, lL
40.0 99. Thomas Garvin, 58, lL 34.9 152. Ren Bleem, 43, lL 32.1 Jean Neely, 56, lN 27t
Susan Kino. 42, lL
John North, 59, lL 40.0 Janak Pate, 65, lL ?4q Stacy )anIz,22, lL 32.1 E!&ls!giam,66, lN 27 .a

40.0 10'1. Michael Donald, 52, lA 34.4 Timothy Mullady, 66, lL 32.1 207. Sue Finkenbiner, 55, lL 27
Rose Rodriguez. 45, FL
Chad spillman,33, TX 40.0 Leeann Leaks.36, lL 34.4 155. Michele Stucky. 33, lN 3',t.6 Jim Halsey,52, lN 21

39.2 Shel|rNlaeK 46, OK 34.4 1 56. Karla Berra, 54, lL 3'1 .1 Heather Heinrich, 40, lL 21
50 Marc Mills, 41, lL
38.7 Elizabeth May.55, lN 34.4 Larry Blough,66, lL 31 .1 Richard Peete, 53, lL 27
51 Jeff Fago, 53, lL
38.2 Katie McHuqb, 35, lL 34.4 Debbie Colletta, 56. MO 31 .1 Carol Westerman, 75, KY 27
52 Dave Bechtold, 58, lN
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to accomplish the first nvo this year, but the
third goal was by far the most challenging.
I ran this race in 2008, when Beth Vitalis won
with an outstanding time of 4:25. I had plantar
fasciitis at the time and was suffering dearly. I
believe she finished the race while I still had
three miles to go. While I was rehydrating at
the very last aid station, Stan Jensen mentioned
she had already finished. I felt pretty pathetic
and sorry for myself that day. Definitely a race
I probably shouldn't have started, but I've been
worse off. So this time around I was thrilled and
somewhat surprised to get as close as I did, just
missing the mark by two minutes.
I honestly don't think I could have managed
the time I ran without a bit of competition from
Emilia Demarchis. It's hard to push yourself
without someone there to keep you honest and
push you beyond your comfort zone. Emilia
was great. We went back and forth several times
and chatted a linle bit. I just concentrated on
runnin( more of the uphills than I had in the
past, focused on what was going well, and e:-
joyed the ability to run injury-free. Luckily, I e:-
through aid stations quickly and without a:-,',
unplanned stops along the way. In the end. :-
all added up to time saved, and fortunatelv r:,.
weather was perfect - cool and foggy.
This was my fifth time running Skyline a:-,:
was definitely the sweetest, with my husbar,:
two daughters, brother, and extended far.n: '
waiting for me at the finish line. Who does:--
love that kind ofsupport? Total bliss. f

1 '16. Arthur Alaniz, 27 5:5'l:11 '148. Gary Peterson, 45 6:14:18 1 80. Amanda Ferguson. 35 6:42:42 Hoano Noo, 46
1'17. Michael Van, 47 5.51:27 149. Hilda Barrv 34 6.14:35 '181
. Barbara Ashe. 64 6:42:59 Bernadette Dayrit, 38 /:tb::
'118. Michael Lee, 65 5:55:01 150. Robert Klein,48 6:14:46 182. Robvn Brown, 33 6:44:16 214. Wanda Kownacki, 59 7:18 :-
1 '19. Gerry Ong, 43 5:55:25 1 5'1. Dwight Brown, 52 6:15:4Q '183. Ellen Troth. 66 6:45:05 215. Brenda Gee Deperalta, 47 7:21 -:
I 20. Jesse Jimenez, 39 5;56:33 152. Nghi Chau,47 6:15:47 184. Kenneth Fong, 51 6:45:06 216. Belinda Aqlmatc,43 7:21 .'.
12'1. Anil Rao, 37 5:56:42 1 53. Tatsuru Tanaka, 48 6:'1 5:50 tdf . Greg Favor, 52 6:46:51 217. Eric Litvin, 44 7:23 ' :
122. G(eg Spiker, 44 5:56:57 1 54. Nate Dunn, 33 6:1 8:54 1 86. Peter Chan, 55 6:47:29 218. Katherine Decarlo. 37
'123. JeffJones, 59 5:57:22 1 55. Starchy Grant, 33 6:19:13 187 . Michael Lennon,48 6:47:39 219. Tehani Thomoson,23
124. Keith Lubliner, 52 5:58:01 156. Brian Ladrillono,3T 6:19:17 1 88. Keli Turner, 34 6:48:52 220. Dan Marinsik,54
125. Michael Sweeney, 58 5:59:22 157. Bill Dodson,78 6:20:10 '189. Clay Van Batenburg, 54 6:50:43 221. Roger Ballelos, 42 7:25..
126. Rebecca Scalfaro, 49 5:59:55 1 58. Sabrina Okada, 49 6:20:17 '190. Christy Bentivoq[9, 42 6:52:58 222. Kat Powell. 62
'127. Jacklyn Gates, 31 6:00:07 159. Tina Bowers, 57 6:2Q:43 Bill Rundle,52 6:52:58 223. Julie Mills,26 7:27..-
128. Tammv Perez,45 6:00:10 160. Jessica Hollister,29 6.20:49 Ellen FIetcher, 46 6:52:58 224. Matt Carvalho,32 7:31 a.
129. Julie Nye, 50 6:00:41 161. Myles Smythe, 34 6:20:53 1 93. William Trang.33 6:54:23 225. Janine Pennev 44
130. Jim Magill, 66 6:01:'19 162. TracvNlel€I1i, 33 6:21:09 104 Robert Cervero, 62 6:54:46 226. Ashlv Millet 32 /:3
'131. Alexandra Dronkers, 61 6:05:14 163. Mark Hauber.45 6:22:49 1 95. Jeffrey Rowe. 39 6:55:30 227. Emmett Rahl, 42 7:32 .:
132. Patrice O'Malley. 48 6:07:55 164. Tawnva Dozier,43 6:24:37 Carlene Olsen, 33 6:55:30 228. Cynthia Moore, 57 7:50 i:
133. KyonLllllun. 58 6:07:58 165. Kate Panepinto, 37 6.25:42 197. Ellen Taylor, 34 6:55:40 229. Jeannie Tsai.40
134. Kelly Haston,42 6:08:07 166. Jamie Tajii, 33 6:26:31 1 98. Karen Tancuan,4l 6:57:16 230. Glen Martin,65 8:00 i:
135. Jessie Mason, 25 6:08:10 167. Diane Kato,57 6:29:14 Miki Hiouchi,42 6:57:16 231. George Clarke.5l 8:02 : -
136. laneth Badaracco. 43 6:09:20 168. Johnny Granado,49 6:31:12 200 Gary Brickley, 60 7:OO:22 232. Melissa Ownby. 38 8:02:l:
137. Tomomi Hoaq,33 6:09:30 169. Rebecca Hoberg.37 6:31:32 201 Michael Li, 47 7:O1:02 233. Chuck Wilson, 64 8:05 - !
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'138. Paul Oropallo, 48 6:09:48 170. James Barstad,49 6:33:34 202 Kellv Jovce, 44 7:01:53 234. Allen Scott, 72 8:08
139. Erica Gauuan,41 6:10:01 171. Lisa Danvlchuk,33 6:34:56 203 Todd Wong, 43 7:05.04 235. Honglien Nguven, 52 8:l3 ::
140. Bill Cushard,42, CO 6:10:02 172. David Dreyfuss.53 6:36:1 8 Thomas Harry, 58 7:O5:04 236. David Emerson, 59, ID 8:32 : i
141. Amber Wiofler, 33 6:10:47 173. Elisa Park,33 6:37:4Q 205 Maria Roman, 43 7:05:45 Nancv Emerson, 59, lD 8:32:i
'142. Arnold Ramos, 62 6:11:01 174. Cindv Forni,35 6:38:07 206 Meo Martin, 30 7:Q7 :1 4 238. Jennifer Jimenez, 40 8:37:-
143. Dave Stark, 44 6:11:20 175. Carl Jacob,60 6:39:12 2Q7 Sakura 5uzuki,35 7:07:24 Danni Baird,30 8:31 a-
'144. Llz Nguyen, 33 6:11:26 1 76. Alex Voytov 52 6:39:59 208 John Swisegood, 40 7:10.56 24Q. Paul Alcantra, 62
145. Bob Navarro,42 6:11:30 177. Alexa Bisinoer,3l 6:4Q:57 209 Bob Cowdrey, 69 7:10:59
146. Philip Lee,35 6:12:34 PernillaSchweitzer,29 6:4O:57 21Q sherri Twedt,48, NV 7:l5:09
'147. Cvn!hi!_tG!sq, 48 6:13:59 179. Julia Keevey,42 6:42:40 211 Allison Espejo, 48 7:16:39

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MARQUETTE TRAIL 50 ULTRAMARATHON

CI-IALI-ENGE IN THE MIDWEST

by Matias Saart

The Marquette Trail S0 continues to tweak its

events and grow in popularity. The 50-mile/50K
event in Michigan's Upper Peninsula celebrated
its fifth running on August 16{7 with a new start
and finish line, two more climbs, and the addi-
tion of a 50K relay and a 5K youth race.
Feedback from weary finishers of the sold-out
races was positive.
"What a beast of a course! Loved it!" comment-
ed Craig Haynie ofRoscoe, Illinois, on Facebook.
"spectacular views. Over-thetop challenging.
Wonderful people on the course both running
and volunteering," chimed in Heather Handley
Moore of West Bend.
"Thanks for making my first ultra, an amazing
experience," Jesse Manson of Chicalo said'
While the Midwest has a reputation for rela-
tively flat terrain, the MT50 kept runners hon-
est with nearly 5,000 feet of climbing over 50
miles. Technical single-track trail, steep climbs
and rocky descents challenged runners' who at
least got a respite on sections of smooth trail
that traversed hardwood forests.
Despire a 6:30 a.m. start. the lemperalure
eventually rose to about 80 de$rees and prompt- Jake Hegge beats the competition in the 50-mile Karen Kidwell enloys the softer stde o{ Supe-
ed one runner to cool offin Lake Superior with
a mid-race dip.
The 50K consisted of two loops - the first told participants they shouldn't be able to re- end "Black Friday" promotion that offer.:-
10.s miles, the second 20.5 miles - while the cite the Pledge of Allegiance without seeing a half-priced entry.
50-mi1e event (actually 51 miles) followed that marker) in 8:42:51. Janine Mason {12:54:ll) was
Women's winner Bridget Derocher (5:59:-
same course but then added a second circuit of the lone female finisher. handled the women's field and placed sever.--
the larger loop, albeit in the opposite direction. Because the 5O-miler routed through the 50K overall among 63 finishers.
Hogback Mountain, the tou$hest of four rocky finish, participants were permitted to stop early As runners received finishers' medals ma--.
outcrops on the large 1oop, required clambering and receive a 50K time. Twenty-one runners from ironwood and dined on post-race burrii--'
up 450 vertical feet. Previously the course skirted chose that option even though it made them drama unfolded on the trail. One 5O-mile r-:
Hogback's summit, sparing participants the extra ineligible for awards.
ner passed out late in the race and requir.:
toil but depriving them of the expansive views' In the 50K, Matias Saari of Anchorage, Alas- medical attention; another dropped out L'-
In the 50-mile race, 21-year-old Wisconsin ka, returned to his hometown and set a new failed to notifi race officials, sparking a seat.;
58 native Jake Hegge completed the impeccably course record of 4:01:30. Saari was amon$ those that continued until the "missin$" runner \',,:l
marked course (race director Andrew Grosvenor who took advantage of a Thanksgivin$ week- tracked down by cell phone.
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8. VincentJoven,46, AZ 6'.02:44 34. Jeff Mallach, 53, Wl 7 24:10 60. Jackie Riley.48 8:21 -:
50 MILES NC
I 1. Jake Hegge,21, Wl 8.42:51 9. Stephane Malherbe, 40 6:02:54 35. Bruce Juppe, 57, Wl 7 27 48 61. BrandLBurt 38, 8:28:::
2. Mike Dietz,39, lL 9:58:19 10. Jeff Hall,48, NC 6:11:02 36. Kevin Omilusik, 49 7:28:45 62. Hannah Abbotts, 25 8:29:
1O:50:32 1 1. Amanda lurinen, 36, CA 6:14.51 37. Robert Wilke, 56 7:32:37 63. Matt Abbotts, 28 8:29 :-
3. Paul Hagan,30, Wl 64. Wayne Nelson, 47, MN :-
4. Bill Pelton, 36, DC 11'.04:26 12. Carl Crocker, 33 6:18:08 38. Johnny Gerard, 25 7;33:05 8:34
11:21:33 13. Brad Koening, 38, Wl 6:20:02 39. John Holman,39, OR 7:33;30 65. John Pizzi,33 8:35:l:
5. Kenneth Welle, 50, lL
66. Dan Owings, 43, lL
6. Scott Huston, 49, MN 11:25:32 14. Linda Walsh.46, ON 6:20;15 40. Laura Neumeiet 35, MT 7:34:30 8:39:- -
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7. Joel Van sioten,26 11:39:29 15. Troy BOllinger,46, Wl 6:21 .01 41. Craig HaYnie, 45, lL 7:36:50 67. John Gaich, 57, lA 8:40
11:41'.43 16. Josh Brinkman, 26 6:22:18 42. Eric Hautamaki,41 7:38:30 68. Katie Zopf, 34, Wl 8:45::.
8. Matt Bartz, 38, Wl 69. Holly Rehnet 47, OH
9. Derek Strain, 47, lL 11:41:48 17. Andrew Rickauer,4l 6:28:24 43. Stephanieleanetta.2S, MN 7:40:30 9:09:a:
12:12:46 Dick Ziegler, 46 6:28:24 44. Michael Kostka, 55 7.40 31 70. Kyle Vanochten 9:1 3tc i
10. Bill Pomerenke, 51, MN
71. Daniel Riley, 23 ':
1 1. Russell Jensen, 33 12:16:19 19. Kevin Socia,49 6:33:07 45. Mike Camilli, 44 7:43:01 9:1 3
12:20:24 20. Marcus Taintor, 31, MN 6:35:20 46. Jillian Nondorf. 30, Wl 7:43:19 72. Victoiria Aney, 36, MN 9:13 4
12. Jay Ousterhout,40
12:44:43 21. David Williams, 37, MN 6:41:13 47. Kevin Keto,29, MN 7:44:43 73. Misty Schmidt. 36, MN 9:13:l-
13. Joe Rankin,22
12:48:11 22. Jesse Manson, 32, lL 6:44:42 48. Heather Moore, 39, Wl 7 46:03 74. fony Mazur, 59 9: 1 3::a
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12:54t11 24. Gala Malherbe. 39 6:44:59 50. Jessica Mistak. 37 7:46:50 76. Robvn Ray!€, 48, Wl 9:26 4:
16. Janine Mason. 34, Wl Scott Wilson, 52. lL
25. Kim Parlato, 39 6:45:00 51. Adam Sheetz,24 7 53:23 77. 9:33:'::
26. Karen Kidwell.28, CA 6:47:24 52. AnqcLa Barbc-@ 52, Wl 7 57:15 78. Dustin 5untheimer,42 9:41:C-
50 KM Michael Smith, 45
1. Matias 5aari, 42, AK 4:01:30 27. Tom Lieber,42, Wl 6:55:47 53. Mike segorski, 66 8 14:57 79. 9:41:5:
7:04:50 54. Becca Mann. 23 8:1 5:43 80. Rick Bothwell, 52, MN 9:43:2:
2. Jim Parejko. 28, MN 4:46:45 28. Matthew Lee. 34, Wl
3. Matthew Kidwell, 32, CA 5.11:04 29. Jeflery Koiste,43, Wl 7:08:22 55. Erlk Johnson, 3T, CT 8 11:26 81. GraceWiller.53 10:11:4:
7:15:40 56. Laura Lonergan.42 8:19:35 82. Paul Bell,23, Wl 11:28:54
4. GtegBorczick,44 5:25:00 30. Mark Carlson, 33, lL Norm Ramdohr, 30, Wl
5. .leffery Devries, 35 5:31:22 31. David Kramer,47, Wl 7:21.40 57. Geoff Guevara-Geer, 42, Wl 8t21:27 83. 11:28:5-
5:37:34 32. Steven Loehner, 53, Wl 7:22:41 58. Kendra Nordgren. 30, MN 8:23 12 84. Christian Wood, 30, Wl 11:28:5€
6. Jesse Boegel, 31, Wl
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WALDO l OOK @

FINDING WALDO
by Meglmt Arbogast, co-RD

Now in its tzth year, the Waldo 100K was the

brainchild of Craig Thornley and Curt fun$stad.
Upon Curt's retirement in 2010 and for the past
three years, I have had the privile$e of being
the assistant race director to Craig and will be
taking over as RD in 2014 as Craig steps down
to assume his new role as the RD for the West-
ern States 100. I decided it was time to step up
and keep this small yet flourishin$ race alive
because I have a deep attachment. It was my
first trail 100K. It takes place in a beautiful' re-
mote mountain and lake setting. It is comprised
almost entirely of singletrack. And it is so well
orpanized and executed that all I had to do was
minage my effort and enjoy the fruits of the
many volunteers' labor' That experience is one I
want to continue to be able to share with others.
In what I took as a good omen, the 2013 Tough-as-nails Caren Spore charges up the hill No chaf ing for this guy - Chris Thornley on th:
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Waldo 100K went off without a hitch with good way to his 1oth f inish
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weather. seasoned volunteers, and well-pre-
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137 starters, flivin! us a 79-percent finishing rate'they arrived at the first aid station, with Jesse, tinued to widen the lead to the win in a time :
The women's field was elevated with last- Marc, and Dave runnin$ together' The women 11:07, with Joelle takin$ second in 11:28.
were more spread out, with Joelle in first' fol- Meanwhile, from Charlton Lake (mile 32t .
minute-entrant Caren Spore, running her first
lowed shortly by Caren. At the end of the first 4290 AS lmile 37t. Dave was running a mirr;-:
long race in about three years, joining defend-
ing champion and course record holder, Joelle big climb, Marc and Joelle would ba$ the men's per mile faster than Dave Mackey did in his 2t
Vaught. On the men's side we had Jesse Haynes, and women's "Found Waldo" award which goes record-setting year, and his lead over Jesse .r"
fresh offa seventh place finish at Western States to the first runner to reach the summit of Fuji creased to 43 minutes at mile 45. He was on pa..:
100. returning to face relative newcomer and re- Mountain (13.7 miles into the race) where Waldo to break nine hours, but the wheels came off ::'
cent Chuckanut 50K course record winner Dave Lake can be seen for the first time. the last few miles. He ultimately finished in -'
Lanev. Marc Laveson from San Francisco, and By the next aid station at Mt. Ray (mile 20)' time of 9:05:42, still breaking Mackefs reco:-
had started to gap the field, a trend that (l:Oe:st) by just over one minute. Jesse finisht:
lz-yeir-old local phenom Andrew Miller. Also Dave
rushing 40 minutes behind in a time of 9:45:14' Wet \\':
on tap was RD Craig's bro, Chris Thornley, up he would continue throu$hout the day,
aid like a marathoner. do, the award to the first finisher to complete',
for his 10th finish only the second runner to through stations Joelle
to achieve this milestone. maintained a lead over Caren, with both ladies submerge in up to six named lakes, went to fu.,
have the chance
Kneedler, in a time of 1211, second only to Lei.':,
At 3:00 a.m., we sent off the early starters, re- looking cool and collected.
for runners for whom a 9:00 p'm. finish At mile 37, Joelle had her biggest lead of the Taylor's record time of 11:44 f?om 2009. Show L ,
served
lead Your Waldo, a subjective spirit-type award th:-
and the coveted finisher hat would be less pos- day at nine minutes, but by mile 45 her
50 At a.m., our more was reduced to five minutes, and in the next is judged by the aid stations, went to last year.
sible without a headstart. 5:00
four miles Caren would overtake before winner, Melissa Berman, lor her impression I
competitive field headed up in the darkness out Joelle
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28. Paulette Zillmer. 31 12.42:33 56. Anne Miller,48 14:21:40 84. Peter ldema,62 16:04:l:
lOO KM 85. Sarah Duncan,48 '!6;09:2i
9:Q5.42 29. Micheal Mccarthy, 49 12:45.04 57. Billy Thompson, 42 14:25:38
: 1. David Laney,24
2. Jesse Haynes,40 9:45:14 30. Dan Moeller,40 12:52:O2 58. Thaddeus Hostetler,40 14:26.14
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Carrie White. 50
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3. Dan Olmstead, 4'1 g:56t23 31. CarY stephens,44 12:55:58 59. Kevin Nasman, 38
Kara Teklinski. 39
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9:57:57 32. Clayton Rogers,42 13:04:53 60. Tina Ure, 53 14:27:25 88. 16:30:-
4. Gerad Dean, 36 14.34.11 89. Clem Lacava. 64 16:34:','
5. Andrew Millet 17 10:05:02 33. Nathan Wallace. 35 13:07:54 61. Jason Weekes, 39
57 16:34 L,
10:30;29 34. Daniel Hatrc, 29 13 11:47 bz. Destree lvlareK, JU 14:36.20 90. Steven Greuel,
6. Joe Uhan, 35 14:39:01 9'l. 38
lesse Applegate, 16:37:a-
7. Nate.Jaqua, 31 10:52:28 35. Wendy WheelerJacobs 45 13:14t21 63. Keith Blom, 56
10:55:16 36. Grass,33
Benjamin 13:14.23 64. Colin Cigarran,44 14:39:57 92. Todd Evans,44 16:46 4'
8. Katsutoshi Saijo, 39
14:40:24 93. NancLNbql![!5, 65 17 16 2'
9. Caren Spore,45 1'1:07:15 37. Sundermeier,46
Ronda 13t20:14 65. Meqll Lar€y 30
'10. Robert Julian. 45 '1
1:16:13 38. Michael Hlavacek,41 132020 bb. tflc 6arnes, )/ 14:40:58 94. Brian Holthausen, 54 17:18:d:

1 1:28:05 39. Trevor White, 44 13:21:15 67. Bjorn Flatt, 39 14.42:42 95. Roger N/lcKayjr, 53 17:24:3i
1 1 . Mark Austin, 29
'12. Joelle Vaught. 38 11:28:06 40. Max Kilstofte,24 13:22:01 68. Taylor 5pike, 35 14:45:37 96. Arron Dietet 41 17:29:54
'13. Brian Frankle,35 11:28:50 41. Allison Moore 44 13 27:56 69. Collin Andrew 35 14:50:56 97. Hans Stenfert Kroese, 51 17:36 59
11:39:50 42. )ay Morgan,34 13 27:57 70. Nobuaki Yasunaga, 36 14:54.02 98. Joanne Feinberq, 53 17:38:3e
14. Matt Morrill, 34 14:54:17 99. Rita Van Doren. 47 17:43:59
15. Bryan Mullaney, 26 11:43:33 43. GarYWang,45 13:32.13 71. Pam Everett. 53
2. '14:59;31 100. Chris Thornley, 43 17:45:58
'16. Marc Laveson, 28 11:49:50 44. Jeff Riley,44 13:32:39 / .)Onn Letef, o I

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:53: 19 45. Jesse Boisaubin, 33 13:36:45 73. Wendy Barth.41 15:04:31 101. Sharon Rogers.52 17:49:2C
17. John Hoeck, 28 1
15:10:'12 102. David Elsbernd,59 17:55:38
18. Lewis Taylor, 40 1 1:58:56 46. Josh Owen, 35 13:37:24 74. James Oliphant, 50
5:10:53 103. Gregory Spike, 65 18:12:4;
19. Jai Ralls,38 12:00:47 47. Stephen ltano. 54 13:40:33 75. Owen Connell, 49 1
104. Rayna Wilde. 37
12:09:36 48. steve Kirkland, 50 13 47:32 76. Tho Le, 32 15:23:18 18:48;25
20. Daniel Vargo,48 15:24:Q2 105. Jeff West, 29 18:48:35
2'1. Rick Kneedler, 51 12:11:Q4 49. Moises Lucero,33 13:49:16 77. Greg Watson,42
78. KathleenBirkholz.46 15:29:24 106. Melissa Berman,61 19:16:09
22. Matthew Zabriskie, 26 12:11:49 50. Marta Fisher.38 13:54:03
107. Clyde Aker, 61
12:13'.2Q 51. Matthew McClain,32 13:55:55 79. Pete Keating,4l 15:32.56 19:21 :55
23. Jay Danek, 37
5:35:08 108. Kenneth Muller, 53 19:24 33
24. Scott Mills,62 12:24:32 52. Eric Beach, 39 14.00 02 80. Miles Lilly, 46 1

25. leff Pelletier, 32 12:27:37 53. Stephen Petretto, 33 14:03:51 8 1 . Jeff Haak. 26 15:45:23
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26. Derrick Carr, 52 12:3Q:49 54. Gregory Shumavon, 38 14:12:40 82. Liz Kelloqs, 64
27. Mark Dahl.43 12:39:25 55. Thomas RileY, 50 14:15:36 EJ. PaUl brove, 5) 15:49:50
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HEADWATERS ULTRA

I ruAU &URAI- RACF 5UCCE55

by Gerad Dewt, RD

When I moved to Mount Shasta City, California,

about three years ago, I was excited to find an
avid running community and stunned to learn
that the world of ultrarunning had yet to stake
a claim on this vast playground of trail running
potential. For the next two years I continued to
wonder with amazement why an ultramarathon
race had not found its way here. Realizing that
action had to be taken to fix this injustice to
the greater ultrarunning community, I decided
to begin the long process that would take about
a year to bring the Headwaters Ultra 50K to the
mountains outside my home near Mount Shasta.
On August 24,2013, my hard work. along with
that from over 70 volunteers, paid off as the in-
augural Headwaters Ultra 50K was born.
The Headwaters course is full of steep ascents
and descents on technical trails and roads -
more technical than most single-track chal-
lenging runners along every mile. Add to that
about 5,600 feet elevation gain and two creek
crossin$s to see this race is one not to be un-
derestimated. The first four miles are relative-
ly smooth and flat, providing runners a nice
warmup to what is a very tough day of runnin$ Ryan Ghelf i running hard for the victory Third piace amongst the women - Tamara E ,

up, down, around, and through the headwaters from Oregon

of the Sacramento River. By mile
course climbs in earnest to the top of Rainbow
Ridge. From here, it undulates bet\,veen 4,800
feet and 5,000 feet along the top of Rainbow
fudge with excellent views of 14,179-foot Mount
Shasta and 5J3+foot Black Butte to the east, and
9,o26-foor Mt. Eddy to the west. At mile twelve,
runners plummet roughly 1,500 feet in just over
two miles. At the bottom of this quad-crushing
descent, the course crosses the North Fork of
the Sacramento River and begins a sustained
2,500-foot climb along technical trails for about
62
five miles, reaching the course's high point just
under 6,000 feet elevation. From here it is near-
Z
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esque :hores ol Lake Siskiyou and the fini'h.
seven the
The 2013 race began with Ryan Ghelfi and third overall and handily won the women's r:., :
Ryan Neely pushin$ a fast pace and match- with an impressive performance.
ing each other stride for stride. Nipping at Many runners were overjoyed with the r':.-.
their heels were Kimberly O'Donnell and Josh futter exclaimed. "what a greai day ar -
Chris Wehan, as well as a chase pack of sev- Headwaters Ultra 50K. Definitely the hardest ! :
eral runners. By the top of Rainbow Ridge, I've ever done. Very rocky downhills and cr:,
Neely had taken the lead and would keep it lenging climbs, with some elevation to bc.i-
most of the race. And Justin Walker praised, "This race had t: :
Neely maintained an incredibly fast pace feel ofa race that has been put on lor quite sor:..
throughout the course and appeared to have the time. Amazin$ volunteers, very well or$anrzt--
race wrapped up after leaving the final aid sta well marked course, and beautiful scenery."
tion with a little over five miles to the finish. It All the volunteers should be proud for ur:,
was not to be. however, as Ghelfi overtook him in$ Headwaters Ultra a huge success. I look t.
on the final leg, adding excitement for those ward to doing it again next year! I
at the finish area. O'Donnell crossed the finish

q hf EADWATERS ULTRA I MouNr SHASTA clry, cALtFoRNIA I AUGUST 241L4,4

50 KM 13. Johnathon Craig,23 5:48.57 26. Charles Unkefer,49 6.47:43 39. Jeff Mandrell, 27, OR 7.36.,'.
1. Ryan Ghelfi, 24, OR 3:52:38 14. Luanne Park, 53 5:5!27 27. Chrls Jackson, 41 6.49..07 40. Randee Moutard, 46 1 .36 - -
2. Ryan Neely, 24 3:54:26 15. Sean MaLee,46 5:55:12 28. Malou Shannon,41 6:50:00 41. Ben Benjamin, 66, OR 1.43..'.
3. Kimberlv tolDarle.|l, 23 4.22:03 16. Jerry Nowak, 51, OR 5:56:03 29. Alton Gray, 50, WA 6:52:00 42. Mark Swanson, 59 1 45:-
4. David Uri, 44, OR 4:59:12 17. Matt Gunderson, 47, OR 6.20:43 30. June Gessner, 60 6.52:21 43. Anqcla UeEb 46 8:03 :-
5. Christopher Wehan, 31 5:13:40 18. Dolores Christensen, 26, MA 6:22:55 31. Jessica Kennedv 35, FL 7:00:00 44. Janet Farafontoff, 48 8;04 :-
6. Justin Walker,33, OR 5:22:34 19. Andy Dean, 43 6:27:42 32. Paul Schwartz,49 1:07:08 Jasha Reynolds, 39 8A7 .'-
7. Janessa Taylor, 35, OR 5.22:54 20. Sky er Mills, 24 6.27.43 33. Lynn Lonoan, 40, OR 1:10.21 Dan Harshburger, 65, OR 8 08 :a
8. Jc Callans,46, OR 5.31:20 21. Josh Ritter, 32 6:32:53 34. Amy Nangie,43, OR 7:1 5:05 47. Lance Woolley, 40 8:09 )
9. Justin Rosas,31, OR 5:37:33 22. Clyde Aker, 61 6.42.01 35. Ben Lebet 49, OR 7:2Q:32 48. Doug Porter,32 8:13::!
10. Doug Hake, 52 5.42:56 23. Hung K N9,48, FL 6:42:59 36. Michele Africa.4'l 7:23:04
11. Dylan Owens, 36, OR 5:47:03 24. Victor Harris, 56, OR 6:45:53 37. Dave Parsons, 54 7:24:07
'12. Tamara Ellis.43, OR 5:48:29 25. Kowsik Guruswamy, 42 6:46:35 38. Celia Lebet 48, OR 7.25:03

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Vishal Sahni from Washington, D.C. finishes the '100-miler X marks the spot - the start of the race

sister race, the Black Hills 100) and Kaci Lickteig Dean Harris claimed second in the men's race
(who demolished the course record in her 100- in 8:3o:OO with Randy Pryor finishing third in
mile debut at Black Hills earlier this summer). 8:31:35. Second in the women's race went to
Both Ryan and Kaci set new course records for Joanne Begg in 9:07:54 with third captured by
the Lean Horse 50K, with Ryan claiming the over- ulana Lunov rn 9:55izJ.
all win in 3:41:00 and Kaci taking the women's The Lean Horse 100 would ultimately become
crown in 3:43:50. Tim Fryer and Miguel Ordorica a duel between fellow Minnesotans Jordan Han-
were second and third men in 3:57:20 and 415:38. lon of St. Paul and Chris Rubesch from Duiuth.
Anita Fromm was second in the women's race In the end, Jordan was able to pull away over
in 5:09:53 and Lori Leonard was third in 5:10:56. the second half of the race to finish just under
The 50-mile race saw another male/flemale the 16-hour mark and claim his first ultra victory
battle for first overall with reigning 100-mile in 15:59:53. Chris, who was the winner of Ihe 2OI2
runner-up John Maas returning to South Dakota Black Hills 5O-mile, finished his first 100-mile
and coming from behind in the final 2s miles race in an impressive 76'.40:46. Comin$ in third
to outduel Christy Nielsen. John took the win for the men was Timothy Dailey in 19:56:08. The
in 6:55:42 with Chrisw close behind in 7:o7;o2. toptwo spots in the women's race were claimed
by Manitobans, with Melissa Budd of Stonen..
finishing firsI in 23:37:20 and Suyin Lum trI::'
of Winnipeg claiming second in 25:01:35. Thi:-
place went to Maggie Beal in 25:35:49.
All told, the 100-mile race had 43 finishers. t:-.
50-mile had +2, and the 50K had 28. Seventeir.
100-milers, or nearly 40 percent of the finishe:.
took home sub-24 buckles, bolstering the ract ,
fast reputation despite the warm weather.
With another successful year in the books. t:.
Lean Horse 100 now looks ahead to its lOth ar-'
niversary in 201,4. As in the past, some thirr..
will change, others will stay the same but, ntc.-
importantly, the race will remain a $athering :.
old friends and an opportunity to make ne'.'
ones. And it will probably be a little warm. I

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50 MILES 1 9.
AmvEdbarhcrrArdssQn, 44, NE 1 0:1 0:32 Bill Colbert,44, lA 13:07:35 10. Darrel Allen,48, OK 5:3'1::a
1. John Maas, 52, MN 6:55:42 20. Henry Bickerstaff, 59. OK 10:16:46 40. Diana L;ska,38, NE 13:08:40 11. lvlax Austin, 65, lA 5:44.)-
2. Christy Nielsen,38, NE 1:07:02 21. Jerry Riddick, 61, AZ 10.3Q:42 41. Nancy Bauer, 52 13:12:59 12. Walt Prescott, 59, GA 6:22.!
g 3. Dean Harris, 52, MN 8:30:00 22. Nita Jardee,47 10:37:57 42. Bobbie Ruhs, 52, NE '13:36:10 Kendel Prescott, 52, GA 6:22::--
4. Randy Pryol 30 8:31:35 23. MikeThompson, 50 10:42:50 43. Mathew Kahler,28 13:49:42 14. Donna Pepper. 41, FL 6:29.- a

5. David Holmen, MN 52, 8:44:22 24. Mike Ehrenfeucht, 39, CO 1 1:00:54 44. lanice Movct 57, WA 13:55:20 1 5. Kim Long Junq€Is, 31, lA 6:36 '.
6. Robert Peppet 47, FL 9:00:23 25. Kevin Kline, 43, TX 1 1:03:46 45. Patricia Wiercinski, 49, AZ 14:00:20 16. Kim Davidson.52, lD 6;36;.
7. Marcel Thielke,26 9:04:08 26. Karen Gall. 53, MN 11:31:54 46. Lisa Nicholls. 37, CO 14:08:35 17. Duane Grigg, 62, MO 6:39:a-
MB '18. Lance Cannon,27
8. Christopher Burgess, 32, MA 9:04:45 27. Gabrielle Karp. 41, FL 1 1:40:09 47. Jean-Pierre Petit,44, 14:14.52 6:48.L'
'19. Jason Silver,34
9. Joanne Beq!, 31, Ms 9:07:54 28. Joel Lerman, 48, CA 1 1 :41:03 6;58:5a
10. Robert Robertson,43 9:10:43 29. Scotr Miller,51, CO 11:42:50 50 KM 20. Kayla Silver. 24 6:58:5:
1 1. Chris Rodatz, 68, FL 9:11:51 Brian Remington, 48, CO 11.42:50 1. Ryan Phillips, 44 3:41:00 21. Kenneth O'Connor,74, NM 1:03.2-
12. Steven Sjolund,62, MN 9:18:18 31. Wayne Coates, 65, AZ 11:51:58 2. Kaci Lickteig,27, NE 3:43:50 22. Bonita Truitt, 51, KY 7:04:1'
13. NE
Eric Boos,31, 9.29:02 32. Joel Milbrandt,56, NV '12:09:19 3. Tim Fryer, 34. MN 3.57.20 23. Kim Kanaday. 53, CO 7:08:0:
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.Je{f Chopin, 35, 9.36.26 33. Al Harman,51, BC 12:22:18 4. Miguel Ordorica,41, NE 4:'15:38 Daryl Daniel,58, MO 7:0810:
15. Diana Lundy.59, CA 9:55:23 34. Laura Raeder. 39 12:37.25 5. Josh Helle, 38, MT 5:08:45 25. Rick Bothwell, 52, MN 8:07:19
15. Matthew Searfus,40, TX 9:56.28 Dawn Mace. 29, lL 12:37:25 6. Anita Fromm. 42, CO 5:09:53 26. Mark Stodghill, 65. MN 8:31.4a
17. Mark Sheeran, 54, MA 9:58:35 36. Susan Lvnch,47, MD 12:40:52 7. Lori Leonard.51, NE 5:10:56 27. Louis Joline, 81, MO 10:50:4:
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business. The Wolf Ridge climb fiom Tennessee
Valley is another stern test. After dropping down
to Rodeo Beach, the course almost immediately
resumes its relentless test of will, climbing up and
back down to Tennessee Valley.
By the second visit to Tennessee Valley at
11.5 miles, Varner held a lead of nearly 10 min-
utes over the trailing pack. At the same check-
point, Phillips held a minute lead over two-time
bridesn.raid Lambert.
Varner, an investment analyst with a degree
from Davidson and an MBA from North Caroli-
na, was now racing with Mackey's time and not
his distant pursuers: "Once I crested the Miwok
Trail from Tennessee Valley and got onto the
fire road leading down to Highway 1, I began
to push. I knew this was a long stretch of the
course where I could make up some time and
since I was feeling good, I wanted to run it hard.
Looking back, I had pretty much committed to
going after the course record at this point."
While Varner battled chronographically with
the course record, tambert and Phillips jockeyed
I Plopping himself down on the grass near the
! finish line. Varner rested on his back for about
! t0 minutes, feeling completely wiped out. He
back and forth for the women's lead, with phil- have this course record."
lips showing more strength on the ups and Lam- While Varner recovered with a cold beer ar:--
beft more speed on the downs. Given the gnarly pizza, Lambert made her final move on Phillic.
nature of running down Matt Davis Trail into on the steep final descent, finishing in 511:0:
Stinson Beach and Heather Cutoff down to the with Phillips crossing the line two minutes late:
finish, Lambert created a bust-the-downhill strat- Clauson, who set an age-group record fc
egy in her quest for a first Headlands'victory. women 15{9, described the scene in Sanrc.
Varner, who later mused that ultrarunning is Meadow: "After crossing the line, you are gree:-
"a solitary endeavor," reached the top of Cardiac ed with the incredible aroma of pizza and th.
on the Dipsea Trail feeling "pretty spent." After sound of Tim Fitzpatrick's megaphone. Batt..
19.5 miles of hammering, he held a 2Gminute stories are shared the mishaps and triumpl-,
lead. uis continuous push left him r,ulnerable to that can now be joked about. The down-horl-r.-
cramps, falls, and other trail-borne tragedies. After friendly vibe that Tim and Diana Fitzpatric.
his legs came back to life as he cruised nofth on create at the Headlands 50K leaves everybod.
the Matt Davis Trail, the steep switchbacks leading satisfied and looking forward to next year."
down to Stinson Beach "crushed" Varnels quads And the final word goes to Varner, "l'd like i:
quads that would immediately have to take him thank the race directorc and volunteers. They all di:
back up 1,400 feet to Pantoll and Cardiac. a tremendous job of making this race go incredibr'.
Now well ahead of Mackefs pace, Varner mo- smoothly. The course was marked brilliantly anc
tored through the familiar Moors section of the the aid stations were responsivg fbst, and gracior-r..
Dipsea Trail. He then faced the twisting, rocky, I fear the bar has been set too high for any ultra'
and well-named Steep Ravine Trail. A gorgeous I may run in the future. And con$rats to everyon.
creekside stretch peppered with stairs and even who was out there running on Saturdal" I
a short ladder, Steep Ravine is considered by
most Marin mountain goats as a beastly trudge.
"Steep Ravine," said Varner, "was rough, to
say the least." Struggling to restart his runnin!
gait after hiking up sections ofstairs, Varner was
ecstatic when he hit the final switchbacks still
ahead of record pace.
In the women's race, Lambert continued
stalking Phillips through Stinson Beach and on
the way back to Cardiac. For Lambert, the key
to victory would be her ability to fly down the
zigzagging, wickedly tricky Heather Cutoff trail
above the finish line at Santos Meadow.
Despite a brief cramp scare near Cardiac, Var-
ner found the finish in a record time of 3:41:49.
He broke the great Mackels record by more
than seven minutes, while averaging 7:01-pace
on a course with 2,300-feet of elevation gain.

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1 13. Ken Glover, 48, AB 6:45:46 131. CharlesSavage. 65 7:09:58 149. John Feeney, 53 7:30:40 167. Leslie Besseqhhi, 52 8:'16:5i
1 14. Geoff Albert, 46 6:46t14 132. Erin Wagnet 29 7:10:42 1 50. CeceJia Chagova, 33 7:31:57 168. Rose Repetto,44 8:20:3i
1 1 5. Tracv t!arUi!], 41 6:46.17 133. Steven Schultheis,33 7:13:58 151. Bill Dodson,78 7:32:11 169. AnqcbNllv€5a, 52 8.25.1L
1 15. Jim Ruppert,50 6:46.45 134. Thomas Purnell-Fisher, 35 7:14:26 152. Eri. Braun,41 7:33:1 0 170. Dia n ne Meyers, 50 8.21 .37
117. Molly Leith, 39 6:49.33 135. Max Peney,22 7:14.39 Christopher Sterback, 30 7:33.10 171. Belinda Agamaite,43 8:29:03
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1'19. Breese White, 65 6:52.4'l 137. Theron Hawley,22 7.14.4Q 155. Christy Bentivoglio, 42 7:37.37 173. Shad Edwards, 46, lL 8:47:27
'120. JeffJones,59 6:53:36 38. Scott Vosburg, 43
1 7.17.58 1 56. Carol Shea, 53 7:40.11 174. BeckvtGjllcn 39, lL 8:47.28
12'1. Karrie Hutchins, 30 6:54:03 139. Corinne Meadors,42 7.18:12 1 57. Robert Butsic, 67 7:43:10 175. Jean suvenaga,46 8:49.45
122. Brert Wyker, 36. NY 6:58:38 14Q. La(ry Roberts. 41. lN 7.19:23 1 58. Barbara Ashe, 64 7:45.53 176. Patric;a Koren, 57 8:56:12
123. Vicki Demenno, 53 6:58:52 141. Annette Mensonides, 43 7.19:29 1 59. Carlo Latasa, 46 7:46:41 177. Cvnlhia Maare, 57 9:09:31
124. Luca Rossini, 31 7:01:03 '142. James Reikowsky, 57 7.20:50 160. Ellen Fletcher.46 .45
7:47 1 78. Steve Jaber, 61 9:34:23
125. Kellv Haston,42 7:01:24 143. Charito Bartlett, 36 7:20:57 161. Sandv Bakq, 51 7:52:52 Nathan Travis,36, MD 9:34:23
126. Roger Curtis, 52 7.05.26 144. Jessi Goldstein, 42 7:21:08 162. Janet Portman.64 7:55:34 Roger Cheeks,42, MD 9:34:23
127. Robert Knox.67 7:06:06 '145. Susan Carnicelli,4l, NY 7.28:46 163. Edith Harbauqh,35 7:57.16 181. Mike Webb, 64 9:51:02
'128. Loren Lewis. 41 7:08:10 146. Paula Kindinq€L\ryjkar 48 7:28:51 164. John Blecka, 59 '1
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A pack of runners emerge from the trees Cynthia Heady expresses her joy as she completes 100 miles

that grilled cheese, awesome!' and 'Hot soup? and awe of themselves when they had just one Run Woodstock may look like a big ever
- You guys are the best!' and 'Breakfast bur- lap remaining. The experience was unforget- trom the outside but like all ultramarathons.
ritosl Are you kiddingi' There was so much table from beginning to end. I am thoroughly it's about the adventure of each individual ir.-
positivity buzzing through the ultra check-in/ enjoying all of the emails of gratitude from volved, all with stories to tell.
aid tent that you couldn't help but smile. The my Hallucinated 100-milers thanking my crew "They may say we are dreamers, but we're nc
day and night and day and night carried on, and me for taking care of them durin! their the only ones, perhaps someday thelll join us.
bringing some defeat in the form of DNFs and journey. It makes the sleepless night worth- and the world will [run] as one." f
some emotion in the way of runners in shock while. Can't wait for 2014!"

15. Tracv Denbleyker. 42 15:27:36 21. John Leighton,52 19:46:25 27. Linda Pulver, 52 9:45:33 69. Shannon Parker, 46 11.52.2'
Susan Hornbuckle, 50 15:27:39 22. Kenneth Westerman, 55 19:49:36 28. <ar^h \.n77^16 ?4 9:50:35 70. Sean Mccormick, 42 11.54.4:
17. Walter Hengely, 30 15:57:55 23. Johnny Gerard, 25 20:'11:46 29. Mark Robillard, 48 9:53:49 71. Jim Kyle, 49 1 1:56:3t

18. Timothy Kimbrough, 40 '16:11:49 24. Chris Battaglia, 56 20:1 3:08 30. Virgil .Johnson, 54 9:58:44 72. Jen Ryman, 37 1 1:56:39

19. Daniel Bellingec 66 16.12:38 25. Allan Holtz,63 20:1 8:08 3'1 . Tim Schmitt,30 9:58:59 73. Knoop.32
Melissa 12:Q2.5-
20. Amvteruicc, 35 16:25:57 26. Laura Range,47 20:22:08 32. Kirsten Pieper.43 10:00:08 74. Jennifer Desalvo, 31 12:03:44
21. Rob Worobi, 45 16:41:42 27. Heidi Blecick, 28 20:24:58 33. Amanda Tichacek. 39 10:01:16 75. Jill Pollock.50 12:04:21
68 22. Alan Newmeyer, 28 16:50:47 28. Dennis Cantrell, 53 21:16:31 34. Rob Gravell, 47 10:10:23 76. Kazumi Chino,40 12:07:3t
23. Paul Mingo, 63 16:52:43 29. Jean Suycllg!, 46 21:11:59 35. John Knoop, 36 10:13:00 77. Catherine Pinkston, 29 12:07.39
24. Crystal Shinosku 42 16:55:42 30. Ckat Duke. 28 21.43:54 36. Luke Mountjoy, 42 10:21:'15 78. Kevin Kinney,38 12:01:41
z Clay Ramsey, 42 17:52:29 3.l. Tim Patterson,4l 21.58.47 37. Chris Shannon, 22 10:24:58 79. Jacqueline Wilson. 45 12:1Q.4-
o 25.
26. Marc Frost, 54 18:35:57 32. cregory Bachinsky, 52 22:33:03 38. Karyn Weber, 47 10:27:Q1 80. Brahm Windeler, 38 12:14:3
27. Mac Stewart, 24 19:00:46 33. Dennis Miller, 53 25:26:42 39. Pat Shannon, 62 10:27'.46 81. Carrie Malinczak. 38 12:14:38
28. AndreaEisenberq,50 19:01:23 34. Mark Mccaslin, 44 26:'1 3:1 6 40. Mark Norf leet, 56 10:30:06 82. DouglasHollingshead,44 12:17:5a
'10:34:59 83. Joseph Amberik, 38
29. Joseph Kiggins, 51 19:19:22 41. Jeff Jackson, 51 12:52:49
I 30. Lori Fleissner, 50 19:30:59 50 MILES 42. Simon Frey, 31 '10:40:0'1 84. Jesse Vasquez, 37 13;00:11
31. sandy Henke. 59 19.40:2Q '1. Mike Hermanson, 26 7:45:31 43. Carolynn Nauta.31 10:40:11 85. Michael Manetta, 30 13:00:3-
32. Randy Kreill, 51 19:53:16 2. Jesse Scott, 26 7:57:04 44. Leah Harold.31 10:43:30 86. Sarah Johnson. 32 13:03;1C
33. Sandra Woolman. 47 22.15:Q4 3. lsaac Wait, 36 8;00:35 45. Eugene Maetsev 47 1Q:47:30 James Johnson, 38 13:03:1C
34. christa BakeL 37 22.48.38 4. Nicholas Eiben, 19 8:06:'l 3 Donald Ohlsson, 53 10:47:30 88. James Bowers, 35 13:04:36
5. Erin Lumbard, 34 8:26:16 47. Anthony Thibault, 44 1Q:49:24 89. Nicole Hevboer.2T 13:15:01
100 KM* 6. Jeff Vander Kooi, 37 8:28:'18 48. Nick Bryars,3l 10:49:28 90. James Kupras,34 13:19.4t
1. Nick Ventimiglia, 30 14:48:51 7. Peter Cooper, 53 8:32:01 49. Mark Tafelski, 43 10:50:38 91. Elise Hanshew.53 13:20:38
2. Tom Fifer, 50 15.12:26 8. Mark Brandt,36 8:32:29 50. Aoril Brys.48 10:55:36 92. Olivia Green.22 13:28:01
3. Steven Koch, 52 16:58:57 9. Matt Butler, 36 8:43:37 tt, loseph Fisher, 33 10:56:08 93. Emilv Prevo.23 13:29:02
4. Peter Burrill,4T 17:07:16 '10. Adam Casseday,33 8:47:37 52. Thomas Utter, 44 :00:1 2
1 'l 94. Joe Keller, 45 13:36:11
5. Al Durham, 35 17.22:Q2 1 1. Cj Scholl, 22 8:48:01 53. Larry Lobb, 44 1'l:01:55 95. Rachel Keller. 36 13:36:18
6. Sherry Perez, 48 17.24.49 12. Danie Matusik, 40 8:52:06 54. Tara Hoeft-Runde.36 11.02:14 96. Jason Purves, 38 13:42:38
7. Kimberly Durst-Wheeler 30 17:27:54 13. lan Coleman. 33 9:01 :1 8 55. Kathrvlwjllamt 51 11:08:36 97. Rob Putz,48 13:43:33
8. Curtis Hall, 34 17.29:08 14. JessLopez,4T 9:06:24 56. Evan Himes,32 11:17:20 98. Gerald Kemman,70 13:46:42
9. Archie Abatie, 59 '18:13;08 1 5. Joe Ferrick, 25 9:09:49 R^hari rruanpr ?4 11:17:20 99. Jeffweber,50 13:53:56
10. Carl Cox.49 18:15:54 16. Lisa Murohy. 43 9:15:44 58. Daniel Kaplan,55 11:17:44 100. Natashia Robbins. 39 15:06:49
Amy Moffett,42 18:'15:54 '17. David Pepoff,48 9:22:39 59. Anne Coffman. 43 11:17:48 101. Tim Websters, 31 15:26:30
12. Aaron Butlet 31 18:33:32 18. Carolyn Michael.32 9:22:41 60. Ronald Rich. 38 11 .21:37 '102. John Smith, 29 1 5:29:30

13. James Marcella, 57 18:55:00 '19. Brad Polnasek, 27 9:23:56 ot. David Huck, 65 11 :30:1 6
14. Rolf Morck, 57 18:59:31 20. Ruthann Helfrick.46 9:24:41 62. Steve Penkevich. 51 11:30:'17 50 KM
15. Timothy Misiak, 32 19:02:40 21. Greg Hales,47 9:31 :54 63. Brandi Kraus.33 11:36:53 1. Michael Nikkila,31 4:12:5A
16. Martha Childs. 58 '19:25:1Q 22. Chris White, 39 9:34:44 64. Joshua Nichols. 26 1:38:03
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2. Vic Ciancetta, 23 4:33:22
17. Behnam Kamrani.38 19:36:02 23. Russell Stratton. 41 9:3 5:38 65. Jay Sattler, 47 11:46:46 Stephen Disanto, 25 4:33.22
18. Bob offman, 5'1 19.39:29 24. Steven Strmen, 35 9:38:45 66. Bill Hall,62 1'l:49:43 4. Blair Layng,49 4:33:58
19. Doug Mackenzie,40 19:41:14 25. Salvatore Wood, 32 9:39:25 67. Jennifer Nichols.42 11:49:46 5. lacob Laubacher, 25 4:44.05
20. Christopher Concannon, 25 19:43:07 26. Bob Huber, 55 9:43:25 68. Rachael Kueter-Lampe. 28 11:50:22 6. Kevin Guthrie, 39 4:48.47
 THE ULTRA LIFE

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100 Race Director Joh.n Storkamp' c:.:1,it conversatton' You:'
you're finally doing rhis. rrrnnind "tJl
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leaving puu.J ttuil. Excepifor a ? D;t.iPS. lHr ?if, Irl::, f:fr'fl- l.jlci-lT*inil3. ficult now, besides the musc.
couple of highway crossings, you ,-CA A L;j\G ili'i[, ':ti-itifi;
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*on't rut'r pavement again until Sll.jl'ljc. ll,S L-llVlLy. ilcl;,fl*liil[n if j;3 Slit;l;.j i mangled.bottoms, the bite of r:-.
thefinishisinsight'ofcourse.vou ,=ti,i* i:irflAl'lyiAliFSrT[3ALlrlG::-rL ii'iAir-.Br:l:ga i?:t:?11 rotks'Atober$'am;':.
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goalsaretofinishandtoenjoyit. AUi!l\tR Al!il l-1[:1 ?Af,tft, ]l..]t]f Tl"lrl;i ]ifl;l\C. YCi atrailan$el.Storkampknowshc'
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ing so much water. At a beautitul l!\l SiAR:30 ri"jICK Al\D SRlGiiTY[lJ al:Ji-t ilfl\ii'i CUT Somehow you power throuE:
overlook of endless trees you sit on All i-l GIAS HAf\Df ijLS ffiCll I!-ii: 3t{.Y" Moose Mountain. You hear fini.'
a rock and consider throwing up. line cheering, but you've $ot mi1e.
your friend Joe chats for a couple minutes and The climbs through the Manitou River gorge of circling to do. Darren tells you it's over .
moves on. The breeze feels good here-you must are brutal, spots so steep you use your hands to hundred miles down and it doesn't seem rei
have taken your shirt off You feel so much bet- pull yourself over rocks. Twice you hit false sum- You power up Mystery Mountain, digging ar: :
ter after you vomit. mits, and then keep climbing. When you finally leaning into your poles. You hoot and holl-'
Not long after, you pass a man who has run top out, the sun is twinkling over the big lake and the darkness is almost upon you. What rc,
out of water and you give him some of yours. andyoucanseethewholeforested$orgeyoujust don't want is to have to take that headlan::
you dip your head in a cold creek. At some passedthrough.Thelightbringsenergy.Youhop outagainbutyoucan'tseetheground.Headin.
point you come upon Matt, who drove up with over rocks and roots instead of stumbling. It's a down Mystery youVe entered the second nier'
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you. Vou work together to get to the aid station long day ahead, still hot and humid, and this sec- and the lights come out.
and the familiar io-putly helps. you feel wob- tion's got plenty of climbing. Just keep moving. The lovely sound of the Poplar River drowns l'.-:-
bly and worry about being able to finish when You've been running with Jason for a while, man voices. You hear the river, feel its wind. You:.
you take a chair at Silver Bay to regroup. You working together. It's amazing, the thin$s you crossing itsbridgaYou'reanswerin$yourwifghL;.
pour ice water over your head, then Lisa covers discover you have in common. You're $rateful ging her. She's runnin$ beside you now, back o:-
you with cold rags-she's amazing that way, in for the company. You're leaving the aid stations the pavement. Breathe it all in. You're doin$ th',
ihe d.trilr. faster. The end of this is in your head. Mid- You're circling the pool and crossing the line wir
Shortly after leaving Tettegouche, along the morning the heat breaks. You first notice it in yourgoodfriendandyourwife.You'restupefiedb'.
rocky shores of the Blptism River, with little the cooler breezes by rivers. The air is drier, the wonder of it all. This is happening.
daylight to spare, yo, prll out the headlamp. too. You regret not taking a pancake from the Soon a strange thing happens. You're sittit.i.
iou lou. the magiC of night running, how last aid station. alone at this table, Lisa ordering pizza, hurr:
vour world of vision is reduied to thai circle Fifty-milers pass you now. They smell fresh, ing down a Coke for you. The buckle's in harri
76 of tignt and the shadows its movement creates. like soap and shampoo. They all offer encour- Your brain feels dry and messy and you wonde:
How other distant headlamps move across val- agement. Jason has so much ener$y you cut the if you could even write your name. But you'rt
5 levs and ridgetops. The echoing pip, pip, pip of imaginary string that's held you together this different now. You'te carrying this new thins
! nightbirds. for a long ti-", yoJ heir fuir'rt t.u..r long and let him go. You can't keep up and inside you-it's beautiful. A
* of a woman singing. It's lovely. You wonder if you're happy he's feeling this $roove. You're
( ifs someone from the many campsites along moving too, doing what you can, steady, highs
3 the trail. But the voice movei through the dark, and lows pulsing through you in quick waves.
ahead of you now. Then the voice connects to You'd really like an ice cream cookie sandwich
a pair of headlamps, a runner and her pacer, from here until the end. The long and steep
one of them singing. You thank them for the climb from the Temperance River to Carlton
gift. They tell you they aren't really there, that Peak chews you up, but long sections here are
you're hallucinating. Their laughter bounces in runnable. Once you pass the spur to the top of
the dark as you continue on in stars so thick Carlton Peak, you feel different, lighter.
and bright you could reach out and grab hand-
fuls from the sky.

Becka Kem on her way to becominc

champ at the 508 50K