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The Miwok odds and the last 3 spots…for the big track meet at Squaw Valley.

April 27 2009, 9:45 am

Dave Mackey’s record should remain a tall order, but the race to win will be tight as always. Full Results here The Men: Scott Jurek  2-1.  Let’s put a little pressure on Scott and give him the nod.  He may not be racing this one to win, (maybe he is) He is sure to be in Read More

Now…….the season can begin!

April 18 2009, 8:25 am

Stay tuned for Monday’s post:  The Miwok odds are coming, and this year’s race is a barn burner for the last 3, Western States Track Meet qualifiers! Watch the Boston Marathon LIVE right now!  (it’s 8:32 MST)  at this website: http://www.universalsports.com/mediaPlayer/media.dbml?CLIP_ID=110201&_MODE_=EVENT&db_oem_id=23000 Ryan Hall is pushing the pace, the 10k split was 29:30.  I can run Read More

Way Too Cool, Way Too Wet, Way Too Sloppy,…PERFECT!!

March 9 2009, 7:02 pm

Ahhhhh….Way too dry!  Full results here:   Let it rain, snow, or just be freezin’,  I need some type of advantage for this one! And the Odds are: First off, this is a tough one.  The results of previous years was coming up moot, so I’m rolling with what I know!  Also, this year’s course is Read More

Race of the Year…The North Face Endurance 50!

November 30 2008, 5:29 am

Carpenter “gets it right” this time and hands Ulli Steidl his first Ultra loss!  Now they are 1-1 against each other.  Perhaps $20,000 next year to settle the score.  Having the top 4 within 10 minutes makes this easily the best race of the Year! And don’t forget Kami Semick for putting herself on top Read More

I’ll stick to my strength…

November 20 2008, 10:30 am

Next up is the North Face 50, after looking at the most recent entry list, these odds are gonna be good!  Both the men’s and women’s race will be spectacular.  Ain’t it true that money talks and bullshit walks? $10,000 to win, $4000 for second and $1000 for third sums up the reason top competition Read More

Speedgoat 50K Humbles Everyone!

July 28 2008, 10:33 pm

The Speedgoat 50K wasa huge success this year…..yah we had a few more dropouts, a few injuries, but in Speedgoat Country it’s a common scene. The Wasatch Mountains are relentless and Saturday was no exception. Find the results on the Speedgoat 50k page, just click on the link! Nate McDowell and Anita Ortiz dominated the Read More

TRT 100 and the Vermont 100 up next!

July 16 2008, 12:38 am

The USATF 100 Mile Trail Championship on the line! He kinda looks like Mr. Bill! And the odds are: Erik Skaden: 5-2. He was ready for Western and will likely be ready forthis one Jon Olsen: 7-2. Not far behind Erik, these two guys should battle it out. Ian Torrence: 12-1. Claims he’s not quite Read More

The Speedgoat 50K course is melting fast!

June 30 2008, 7:49 pm

26 days till post-time for the toughest 50K on earth!….maybe not, but it sounds good! This mornings run took me to the summit of Snowbird to scope out the Speedgoat 50k. It looks like a butt-slide is likely in Little Cloud Bowl for the final descent! It’ll bring back those childhood memories of you’re favorite Read More

June 26 2008, 4:24 am

Mother Nature “Strikes” again! Sitting here in No. Tahoe, it’s safe to say, it’s a smoker here, and wildfires suck, but life goes on. What will we do now? we’ll go running somewhere else. Perhaps the fire gods are telling me something…..to focus on the AT only. It’s a shame all those $300 entry fees Read More