26 days till post-time for the toughest 50K on earth!….maybe not, but it sounds good!
This mornings run took me to the summit of Snowbird to scope out the Speedgoat 50k. It looks like a butt-slide is likely in Little Cloud Bowl for the final descent! It’ll bring back those childhood memories of you’re favorite sled run! I’m working on logistics now and soon we’ll have a map so you can salivate over the course.
We plan to have the $100 bill at the top for the first man and women who make the 4500′ climb to the peak first….but you gotta finish to collect….no sandbaggers here!
Entries Close on the 15th, so if you’re gonna run, send it in now to reserve a spot in the field, and some pizza and beer* at the finish line.
For those who don’t know, directly after the Speedgoat 50K, I’ll be heading out for the run of my life with the Appalachian Assault beginning August 5th on the Summit of Mt. Kathadin in Maine. For more details, whereskarl.com will be the command center for the entire AT run, check out my training, the GPS, the podcasts, the U-Tube videos, and all the other cool stuff we’re gonna do while everyone watches me suffer for 2174 miles.
* Beer must be purchased by runners, I can’t legally buy it for you…damn disclaimers!
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Greetings, I am registerd for the Speedgoat 50K and looking for woman training partners here in SLC. Any way to connect the ladies through your web site or another suggestion? Thanks!
Suzanne
Karl, Are you going to do Badwater odds?
Badwater, Vermont, and Hardrock all coming soon, tonight or tomorrow.
Can’t wait to follow your Assault on the Appalachian Trail! Look forward to the updates. I continue to gain inspiration from your running. I’ve long suffered from severe neurological conditions that have in years past defeated me. I’ve been a patient at the renowned Mayo Clinic for some time and wanted you to know something I accomplished last September. I, against advice, ran 50 miles from Lincoln, NE to Omaha, NE in the dark of night to raise awareness for these conditions. I recently flew to NY to film my story on behalf of the Mayo Clinic and supporting foundations. Again, my body is not made for running and in bad shape. I will again raise awareness this September to increase awareness. This year’s run, however, will be 75 miles. I receive medical treatment 3-5 days a week to help keep the body moving forward. I would appreciate you visiting my blog and dropping a few words of encouragement or spreading the word to your fellow running companions of my mission to raise awareness by simply moving forward…..moving towards a cure! Thank you and I look forward to viewing your progress in the days and weeks ahead. Joe