Last Chance for the Big DanceMiwok 100k Saturday
This is the last chance to gain entry into the Western States Track Meet.
So how about we throw some odds for this years race:
Mens Race: Dave Mackey 3-1. Mac Daddy doesn’t run too many ultras, but usually comes in ready to fly, perhaps he’s looking at the WS 100 in June? He said he’d never run another 100! Scott Jurek 4-1. Scott knows how to win, and if he’s ready, he’ll be on Dave’s heels from the start. Hal Koerner 7-1. If he’s fit, he’s in it for sure, he may have some issues now, so really he’s the mystery man, he may stay in Oregon at Rogue Valley Runners. Erik Skaden 7-1. Erik has certainly proven he’s ready to race with the big boys, he’s already in Western so the pressure is off of him, but I’d love to see him win it! Thomas Reiss 8-1. Flies under the radar, and on the trail too, he has a chance on a great day. John Olsen 9-1. Proved himself last year with a stellar 15:46 ish run at theRio Del Lago 100. Lewis Taylor 9-1. Not sure if he can hang for 62 miles, he’ll have to prove himself here. Guillermo Medina 12-1. Solid performances, but not quite fast enough to win it. Sean Meissner 12-1. Sometimes he’s on, sometimes not, we’d like to see him on. Mike Wolfe 14-1. Another guy with the talent, but doesn’t race enough. Ryne Melcher 15-1. Still waiting to bust one out! Mark Tanaka 17-1. Local Favorite. Others: Jeff Browning, Alan Abbs, Rob Evans, Jean Pommier, Paul Sweeney. I’m sure I missed a few, so any assistance would be great! Women’s Race Kami Semick 3-1. This is her kind of course, she’ll prevail unless she has a bad day. Beverly Anderson-Abbs 5-1. She’ll prevail if Kami has a bad day. She’ll have to nail it to beat Kami. It should be a two women race for the title, but here’s what I came up with for the rest: Helen Cospolich 8-1. Loves hills, Miwok is her friend in those regards. Caren Spore 12-1. When she’s on, she’ll surprise us. Betsy Nye 14-1. My sentimental favorite. Rena Schumann 15-1. Another strong woman in the field to round out the top 6. Chigaya Mase from Japan appears to be the mystery woman! Don’t forget the Speedgoat 50k on July 26th, 12,000′ of fabulous climbing on my home turf. And don’t forget to hit this link to my latest adventure along with other La Sportiva Ultrarunner Jared Campbell…thanks Jared! Enjoy! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y4N8LE66nSY
Click the goat for 15% off at Backcountry.com
