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!
I am jealous. I will be down in that area next weekend but the entry fee is just way to expensive. I will have to settle for another race the next day in Malibu. That course is sweet though. I love the trails in that area.
The entry is not cheap, but I will say, no other runner bags are like these. Very nice multiple pieces of Patagonia gear, and always random cool stuff in there.. Much better than any race I’ve ever been to, not to mention the other activities going on as well.
Can’t wait for warmer temps in Sunny California right?
Thanks Karl. And, yes, you will be getting lots of, err, special goodies in your bag this year just like last time. Teehee! BTW, the website is now http://www.coyotetwomoon.com Looking forward to seeing you!
Another bump of sanity for Assassin — (1) check out the budget explanation under the Event Format tab of Two Moon, to see where entrant dollars go (and tell me how many other venues disclose their budgets); and (2) contrast what you’re paying and receiving for your 50K with what Karl and his running mates are getting for the 100M. Two Moon is expensive more in the relative sense, I’d argue. Happy Trails!
My dentist finally made me get rid of my 2009 C2M-branded toothbrush, and I practically live in my C2M Patagonia Slopestyle Hoody. While this and tons of other schwag - and many labyrinthine emails from the RD - justify the entry fee, the real pay-off is getting to experience the full festival of running and unrelated activities that culminates with an ultra. Wish I could be there this year, but my knee had other plans. Good luck.
Good luck to ya Karl! Hopefully another successful start to the 100M season for you. -craig
Yah, I’ll be bringing my own Bowling Ball. It only throws strikes!
C2M rocks!
Mr. 2 Moon Buffoon,
I happened to be in SoCal this weekend visiting family and I have a free entry into the Malibu race. I wish I could have afforded to run your race.
Hey Karl, check out the video of Bill Kee’s C2M Talent Night performance. An original that will bring fame and fortune to Mr. Kee.
http://www.youtube.com/profile?user=Gravityh#p/u/0/AbrpJ7tFZc8
See you on the trails,
H’ard
Karl,
All the best,
Karl, I think you were sleeping when this performance went down at the C2M pre-event luncheon. Check it out:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GOkfpZ9zQRM
I hope your run went well over the w/e!
Looking forward to a race report.