May 16th the Massannutten 100 will start with one of the best fields to date.  No, it’s not Western, but a better course and a fun ride nonetheless. Watch for live updates here The Men: Speedgoat Karl  5-2. I have to put pressure on myself to perform well, I’m in great shape, know the course well Read More

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

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

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

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

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

First, let’s take a look back at the Appalachian Trail Speed Hike. While I was negotiating the nasty rocks in Pennsylvania, I came upon the Whereskarl RV to refuel.  I can’t remember exactly where in PA, but it was somewhere in the long green tunnel. Billy Simpson was feeding another thru-hiker with some trail magic.  His name Read More

The site is looking a little funky, BC is doing some work.  It’ll be back to normal soon! Well it’s puking here in Utah, the Great Salt Lake is throwing us a long look at big lake effect snow. A quick reminder that I’ll be running on snow for the next 5 months…..yeeehah!   Alta, at the Read More

The Mt.Masochist 50+ Miler ison November 1st and the field looks tight, we’ll see if I can pick’em after my long Hiatus (sp?). 1:26pm Saturday. Eric Grossman continued his tear at wins taking the race in a smooth 7:08, comfortably ahead of Gary Robbins. Justine Morrison had aneasy day for the ladies as at this Read More

Go to the page Me to Ga 2008 under my left ear to read a somewhat brief writeup of the AT Assault. I will now get back to regular programming. There are still lots of great races coming up: Masochist, JFK, Javelina….just to name a few. Stay tuned for odds and other rambling from me. Read More