Monthly Archive for February, 2010

Off to the other “Moon”

This coming weekend, the Coyote Two Moon 100 mile and 100k will all begin early Friday morning March 5th.  What’s unique about this race?  Both races run simultaneously with staggered starts.  How cool is that?  I get to start last, 3 hours behind Jared Campbell.  I’ll start at Noon on Saturday and have 22 hours to get er’ done.  If I don’t finish by 10am on Sunday morning, I don’t make the cut-off…..not make the cut-off?  Yah, I better keep on moving.  This race boasts 28,000′ of gain, up and down the Ojai ridge, all under the light of a full moon…well….. almost full.

It all begins on Thursday with the traditional “Ray Miller Loop” at Pt. Mugu state park, from there we’ll go bowling where we’ll consume some beverages hoping to earn “bonus minutes”, from king doofus himself, Chris Scott, the RD.  A talent show, a few meals, and off we go into the darkness.  Nothing like another day at the office for me, it’s only 100 miles! 

Well, I made the 11 hour drive straight to Pt. Mugu, jumped out of the car and threw down Ray Miller Loop #1.  Loop #2, starts in an a few hours, then we’ll put on the bowling “game face”.  In the Meantime, check out Wednesday night’s talent show winner!  http://www.youtube.com/profile?user=Gravityh#p/u/0/AbrpJ7tFZc8

Here I am with the leaders Twirlybird hat in 2008, on my way to victory in 19:24!

Don’t forget to register for the beating at the Speedgoat 50k on July 31, the race is filling faster than ever nearing the 50% full stage.  The goats are out there, you should be too!

To the Moon!

Valentines day weekend always brings the best race in Moab to the plate.   The Red Hot 50k.  Always a great tune-up and preview of some of the best running in the Rocky Mountain area.  This year is standard procedure.  Noone really stands out to win.  I guess I would be the favorite if looking at last year’s results, but with my last 2 months, I have no idea how I’ll do.  I think the record will easily remain intact, making it a better race for the leaders.  Many of us are in the same league.  For me it’s all about the tune-up for the Coyote Two Moon 100 on March 6th.

RED HOT RESULTS FOUND HERE  ……it went pretty well!  Off the couch.

In the meantime, check out the preview of Backcountry.com’s semi annual sale. Lots of stuff 60% off.  Mostly winter gear….you know the routine, time to blow out the warehouse and fill er’ back up with summer schwag.  

Check out some more interesting info on First Endurance.  These guys have been taking care of me for years and this is good evidence why I’m still running strong at the old age of 42.  Check it out here.

Don’t forget to register for a beating at the Speedgoat 50k!




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