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Massannutten 100 this weekend

Published
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Speedgoat Karl
on May 12, 2010
in Uncategorized
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One of my favorite 100 milers happens this weekend in Virginia.  The Massanutten 100.  This race is a rocky one and moderately hilly to my standards.  Total climbing in the 18,000′ range.  The course is somewhat different this year, starting at a different location. It should be a real competitive race up front.  Noone reallly sticks out in my mind, but whoever comes out on top, it’ll be close.  My picks:

1.  Todd Walker…..He’s due to win Massanutten, too many times he’s been close.
2.  Dan Barger…..He’s familiar (unfortunately) with 2nd in his last few 100s, I give Todd the nod because of MMT experience.
3.  Sean Andrish…..He could easily sneak away on a good day, he’ll probably lead early.
4.  Harland Peele…..If he’s fresh and ready, he’s my sleeper to win.
5.  Joe Kulak…..He’ll win the race to the keg, but comes up a little short on the win.
6.  Mike Mason…..Another guy who could be close with a good day.
7.  Aaron Schwartzbard…..tough call, but he’ll be in it.
8.  Kieth Knipling…..If he’s fit, he could win, he’s got it in him.
9.  Chris Reed…..He could surprise everyone, he ran pretty well last fall at Grindstone.
10.  Mark Tanaka…..The mystery man from out of town.
11.  Steve Anderson…..trained by a goat.

Doing real “odds” with this field is really tough, as all these guys listed could pull it off.  Although, I don’t see any records going down, only a “new” course record as the route has changed a little.  Follow the race, it should be interesting.

I have no clue as to who will win the women’s race…..maybe Ragan Petrie?

On another note:  

The Pony Express Trail Run is moving forward, my crew is being assembled nicely. More details on that when they come available to me…..I’m just the crazy guy who thinks 1840 miles isn’t that far. 

I’m really psyched on my new shoes, The Hoka’s, for all my races and the Pony Express Trail.  Hopefully in a few weeks, they will be available for purchase.  I do know that Boulder Running Company, Wasatch Running Center, and Salt Lake Running Company will be expecting some soon.  How many?  probably not enough the way it’s looking, so if you are interested in changing your running style to something comfortable, check back periodically as I’m gonna post the day they will be available, and when they’ll be in stores. 

The Speedgoat 50K is still open, only about 50 spots left if you want to endure some pain, it should fill quickly from this point, so keep paying attention. 

In the meantime, today was my 8th run in a row.  The legs are coming back already, so fitness levels are improving.  In 10 days I may or may not run the Jemez 50 Mile.  It all depends on what the x-ray shows next week.  The catch is:   if I do run, it’ll be a fun run and not a “race”.  It would be too risky if I crash on the wrong arm….it’s already happened once a few days ago.  Although all is well, it was a quick wake-up call and reminder to SLOW DOWN on the downhill.  It’s hard to resist running downhill in the Hoka’s, it’s too fun…

That’s it for now—————–  

The Odds are back, Masochist 50+ in 10 days! And the World of Hurt 34 too!

Published
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Speedgoat Karl
on October 22, 2008
in Race Updates
. 30 Comments

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 point, she’s the only one done! Nice run Justine, you banked today! 8:27 took it.

Hit the link below to check the splits as the race is ongoing right now.

The mens race should be abattle!
Zach Miller 3-1. Won it before and will more than likely return in good form, more course knowledge won’t hurt
Sean Andrish 3-1. Another with the most local Knowledge and many fast Masochist times. He just has to have a good day and hang tough till the end.
Eric Grossman 3-1. It sounds like Grossman is in, his fast Tussey (5:48ish), shows his speed is all there. Thanks Dave, Ill consider that confirmedEric is running.
Leigh Schmitt 3-1. Probably more speed than the other two ahead of him, these three should have a battle out there, that’s why they’re all 3-1.
Lon Freeman 3-1. If Lon is ready to go, he’ll just have to hang with the local knowledge specialists in front of him to have a chance.
Jonathan Basham 4-1. The other mystery man, right behind the other 3, but could also break through and win it too.
Todd Walker 6-1. Tough to put Todd 6th but he’s just a tiny bit slower than Leigh. A good day could also put him on top if it all clicks.
Gary Robbins 8-1. I heard from Dom he’s fast, but lacks experience in my books. But as always we’ll call him the mystery man and throw some pressure on him!
Kieth Knipling 8-1. Another good season, but lacks just a little speed to hang in front the whole way, a typical fast start will put him in it early.
Ryne Melcher 11-1. I’m still waiting for him to bust one, he’s got it in him.
Newcomers Alex Barth and Drew Ponder look for some experience from those guys in front of them. We’ll see if the raw speed can keep up.
The ladies race is a little easier:
Bethany Patterson 7-2 Another fast girl, and if she is on, she’ll be right there. She seems to have been a little inconsistent over the past few seasons.
Justine Morrison 6-1. I think Bethany is still the fastest, I missed Justine. I think I am becoming blind in my old age.
Ragan Petrie 10-1. Not sure on her form, but she’ll run 3rd.

Go toMasochist 50mi. to watch the race live!

Let me know if I missed anyone, I am sure I must have.
I’m still compiling results so we can get started with the Speedgoat of the Year nominations. So hang tough on that one!
I’ve been running again too, so thatjust makes me tired, even a 6 miler at 10 minutes permile is tiring….what’s up with that? That long green tunnel is what’s up.
And a much deserved belated CONGRATULATIONS to Scott Jurek for blowing the field away in Greece at the Spartathlon, I got wind of thatrecently. Scott won it for the 3rd time. He apparently ran his best time there on those nasty roads.Jurek always slipsin one of those grand performances, even though he wasn’t really challenged, it was greatto see him run a great race!
World of Hurt 34 mile sprint at Bootleg Canyon, down in good ole Sin City. This race is Oct 25, that’s this weekend!
Looks like Hal Koerner won in 4:29, and Jenn Shelton was uncontested cuz’ Suzannah wasn’t there. About 1/2 of the fast guys DNF’d, they probaby went the wrong way.
Mens race:
Hal Koerner 7-2. He’s been running well lately, as long as he’s recovered from the Firetrails 50, he’ll be the man to beat.
Josh Brimhall 4-1. Home turf, and seconds off the record at last year’s race. No doubt he’ll be up near the front the whole day
Scott Jurek 4-1. Same as Halomatic, if he’s recovered from Spartathlon, he’ll be flying. A tune-up for Ultracentric?
Ian “torrid” Torrence 9-2. His home turf too, and will be in the peloton. He’s been gaining some steam since his move to Ashland, and that circle running every week hasn’t hurt. My favorite sleeper to win it too. And he’ll win the most cash with these odds!
Justin Ricks 6-1. Fast Edwrites him in for the sleeper position!
The Ladies:
Suzannah Beck 2-1. She’ll be tough to beat, the only thing stopping her is the next girl on this list….she might freak Suzannah out. If it’s real technical it could work against her, but she should be somewhat rested.
Jenn Shelton 3-1.Right on Suzannah’s heals, but she’s a mystery to me right now, this two women race will be as good as the men’s if she’s in good form, and has been running incircles with Ian.
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