No other run on the planet is quite like the Coyote Two Moon 100. 150 crazy mountain runners get the opportunity to run 100 miles through the beautiful mountains of Ojai, California. Our pre-race runs at Pt. Mugu state park began the fun. Pt. Mugu is a cool place, views of the ocean on prime singletrack….a pretty nice place to go for a run after 11 straight hours at the wheel.
This years’ weather was typical for southern California…..rainy and snowing above about 4000′. Yah, that’s right, my second 100 mile race in a few months in So. Cal in a snowstorm. It rained and snowed most of the event, with the summit of Topa Topa catching about 5″ of new snow during the night of the race. Crazy stuff, but this storm was a calm one, unlike the previous at the Chimera 100 where the winds topped 50 mph. C2M was doable….and we even got a peak at the moon at about 4:00am. The moon was bright, and one of the many reasons to come to this event.
It all starts early with the slowest runners starting first with 40 hours to get it done. I started last with 22 hours to make the cut-off. There was pressure, so I had to keep the throttle down. I managed to keep the throttle down, although I’ll have to say, it wasn’t working as well with 15 miles to go. I was still jogging…so I guess that’s acceptable. The stats:
32 of 150 finished between both the 100k and 100 mile races! That’s about a 21% finish rate….pretty low. The beauty of it was, only one guy went over Topa Topa for a few hours, and still found his way back…no worries.
Fastest guy to cover the course in real time…Me, 21:05. Second was Jared Campbell in 23:15 ish. My guess is Betsy Nye was the fastest lady around 29:08 ish . That’s all I have on results. The true results will be posted here, most likely Friday sometime, after all of our boner and bonus minutes are added/subtracted from our overall times.
Best bowling score: I don’t know 
Best race: C2M, a killer course, in a class of it’s own.
The hits keep coming! Awesome Karl!
Great job. Took you a while to write this, just wake up!
next stop memphis tennessee……….
Epic! I’m sure Karl? Congrats on the win. I’ll bet it was battle against yourself and the elements.
Billy, next stop California, then California again, then Memphis. This boy is a mover….
C2M was epic! but nothing like Chimera, that one wins it hands down. Chimera had 50mph wind, on the ridge at C2M, there was no wind, just quarter size snowflakes. Very cool.
Way to go, Karl! Sounds like the autopilot is still functioning well.
The pic of you in the chair w/the blanket is awesome!!
http://drymaxsports.blogspot.com/2010/03/coyote-two-moon-craziness.html
If anyone is interested in how Karl prepares himself mentally before a race, the secret is revealed here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WFkGa7-583g
Also featuring Jared (Mooman) Campbell, Betsy Nye, and Roch Horton
Nice job Karl. You looked strong coming thru Rose Valley.
Karl,
I missed seeing (a) you on the course AND (b) your finish. I am in awe of your accomplishment! You started a full 18 hours behind me yet finished the 100M only 44 minutes after me! Thank you for inspiring me.
Hugs.
Rajeev
Hey Champ!! Congratulations on your C2M win!!
The elements can’t stop the Speedgoat. Baaaaah!!
appalachian trail record attempt #2 soon?
No odds for Way Too Cool??