This is the last chance to gain entry into the Western States Track Meet. So how about we throw some odds for this years race: Mens Race: Dave Mackey 3-1. Mac Daddy doesn’t run too many ultras, but usually comes in ready to fly, perhaps he’s looking at the WS 100 in June? He said he’d never run another 100! Scott Jurek 4-1. Scott knows how to win, and if he’s ready, he’ll be on Dave’s heels from the start. Hal Koerner 7-1. If he’s fit, he’s in it for sure, he may have some issues now, so really he’s the mystery man, he may stay in Oregon at Rogue Valley Runners. Erik Skaden 7-1. Erik has certainly proven he’s ready to race with the big boys, he’s already in Western so the pressure is off of him, but I’d love to see him win it! Thomas Reiss 8-1. Flies [...]
The brutal Promise Land 50k, held in Virginia has come to a close with Sean Andrish trumping the field running 4:44. He was 13 minutes ahead of mystery man Drew Ponder at 4:57. Jeremy Ramsey took 3rd in 5:00 flat. Justine Morrison continues to run well winning decisively 28 minutes of Coyote Two Moon 100k champ Amy Sproston 6:10). Justine ran 5:42. Heather Fisher finished 3rd at 6:14. Full results: http://www.extremeultrarunning.com/2008_pl/results.html At Zane Grey, Tony Krupicka wins his 3rd of the year, Grossman appears to have run 2nd, and Bradley Mongold finishes 3rd. Anita Ortiz continued her strongdebut at Ultra distances winning the womens’ race and finishing 4th overall. It’s all I know right now, results will be posted asap when I know. Go to Tony’s blog to check out his report, I’m sure it’s a winner! Don’t forget to register for the Speedgoat 50k, it’ll be here before you [...]
Leona Divide 50 mileRecord goes down again! In a belated report, Moeben UltrarunnerJorge Pachecowon his 3rd Ultra this year tearing across the PCT in Southern California in record fashion running 6:29.15! Devon Crosby-Helms also ran a stellar race breaking the 8 hour barrier finishing in 7:44.18. Full results: http://www.leonadivide.com/results/2008_results.pdf The big ditch gets burned you ask? Over this past weekend a few fast guys all headed down to the big hole…that’s the Grand Canyon, and decided to double cross again. To no surprise, Anton Krupicka was the first one out of the ditch with a stellar time of 7:24. Still nowhere near Mr. Dave Mackey’s recordof 6:59. Seems like the GC double-cross has become a hot spot for record attempts. Wonder if the NPS likes that…it’s a free world! Zane Grey 50this weekend to top it all off! Mens Odds: Josh Brimhall 4-1. Josh knows the course well and on [...]
