I’m out for the weekend, headed to the moon to get on some dirt trails.  As the moon is only 4 hours drive, I thought it might be best to see what it feels like to get on some dirt….or slickrock.  When I return I”ll do some odds for the Pemberton 50k, and the Moab “Red Hot” 50k.  Both races line up to be barn burners.  Speedgoat 50k applications are available now, so sign it up and get ready for the steep climbs in July, if any Hardrockers want in, I might have a slight discount for the pain you’ll be recieving only one week after the toughest 100 on earth.  Other cool races this year have been organized, the DRTE 100 in California.  This race has more vertical climb than the mighty Hardrock, but at sea level it has to be a bit easier….right?  And the Pocatello 50 on May 23rd.  One unique point [...]

Speedgoat 50k registration is open, click here to register. Moeben Ultrarunner Jorge Pacheco squeezes out the mens Ultrarunner of the Year title by only 3 votes!  Kyle Skaggs was right behind, while Mike Wardian took third. Kami Semick edged Jamie Donaldson (the 100 mile queen) by only 18 votes.  Suzannah Beck mopped up 3rd in the voting a couple dozen behind Jamie.  My opinion:  Jorge finally got some love as he’s been running fast for many years.  This one could have gone either way with Kyle and Mike.  Had Kyle run a few more races he might have edged Jorge, but Jorge stacked them up.  I will have to say I think Kyle would beat Jorge at any distance but quantity won the vote this year.   Mike also was very impressive stacking up many fast marathon times…but marathons aren’t ultras, and unfortunately don’t count. Kami’s voting was well deserved.  Her [...]

Speedgoat 50k applications available here! Check out the 50k race page first, to see what you are getting into! HURT 100 coming this weekend! Paul Hopwood is off to a rapid start running the first lap in 3:33, probably one of the fastest laps ever!  Barger is not far behind.  Roes is sitting perfectly about 15 minutes back.  I’ll give Paul another lap with the lead until Geoff picks him off.  Barger is tough too, but will fade on the 3rd lap…….we’ll see! Gotta love the play by play…..Roes took the lead earlier than expected, he probably got bored.  Hopwood is running very well at this point and seems to have been startled by Geoff.  Geoff is gone as far as I’m concerned now.  Watch Goggins creep up on Barger and Hopwood.  ROES KILLS IT AGAIN!!!!    20:28 Matt Estes’ record gets shaved another 15 minutes, now we’ll be talking about breaking [...]