http://karlmeltzer.com World Class Endurance Runner Thu, 11 Mar 2010 14:03:53 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en 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 ... http://karlmeltzer.com/2010/03/el-nino-0-and-a-peak-at-the-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 ... http://karlmeltzer.com/2010/02/off-to-the-other-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 ... http://karlmeltzer.com/2010/02/to-the-moon/ For me that is!  Performances continue to be stellar! My 20 day hiatus from running in December had done me good!  My legs turned fresh again, and I was ready to roll.  I started back up and in two weeks, I was up to speed, feeling good and ready to have ... http://karlmeltzer.com/2010/01/its-been-a-slow-start-to-2010/ It appears as though the HURT 100 mile record has gone down AGAIN.   Gary Robbins and Tracy Garneau appear to have both broken previous records.  Gary by just 16 minutes, Tracy by alot more than that.  What is this world coming too?   Or am I just getting old?   20:12 for Gary, ... http://karlmeltzer.com/2010/01/im-still-shaking-my-head/ On Monday morning Ultrarunning Magazine will announce the "Ultrarunners of the Year".  Who's it gonna be?  All we know is that it's a tough vote.  So many variables, so many races, so many different circumstances, so many different courses.  I could go on and on and on, but I won't.  ... http://karlmeltzer.com/2010/01/drumroll-please/ Just a few more days till registration goes live for the Speedgoat 50k!  Reserve your spot for the toughest 50k in the US.  After some new mapping, I've found there to be 11,945' of climb and descent. Throw in a few rocks, snow, scree, billy goats on the ridge, and 200 ... http://karlmeltzer.com/2009/12/we-are-almost-there/ Hopefully he'll have his laptop so he can sign up for the Speedgoat 50k.  Registration goes online  January 1st at Ultrasignup.com.   The race is limited to 200 runners.  This year the fastest nannie and billie will take home $500 bucks, along with a goat leg for the dog to stare ... http://karlmeltzer.com/2009/12/santa-is-on-his-way/ If you haven't already heard, this one was cancelled during mid-race.   Two aid stations were blown off the mountain by 40-50 mph winds, leaving no aid on the ridge for 20+ miles.  Even with aid, the right call was made.  It is rare in any sport to make the call ... http://karlmeltzer.com/2009/12/el-nino-1-chimera-0-karl-still-28/ Off to the Chimera 100 this weekend.  Looks like it'll be uncharacteristically muddy, but that's good, cuz' I like it when it's ugly!  Report when I return on Tuesday. "100 miles is not that far"  http://karlmeltzer.com/2009/12/one-more-100then-i-guess-ill-take-a-nap/