Local runner Arnie Abrams took a load of photos at this past weekend's Bird of a Feather Run. It really captures the event (start to finish), the energy, the smiles, the fun, the runners and the scenery. He put his best photos together in this slide show. It's really worth your time to see the show.
Also, here's a link to a Mail Tribune article on the Birds of a Feather Run.
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
Saturday, October 24, 2009
Birds of a Feather
More than 200 runners participated in this fund-raising run for Erik Skaggs, the Rogue Valley Runners' store employee that upon winning and setting a new course record at this year's 100 Kilometer Trail National Championships acquired acute renal failure. The support locally and nationally has been tremendous. Hundreds of folks came together in order to assist Erik with his medical bills. The Bird of the Feather Run, held here in Erik's hometown of Ashland, was the culmination and celebration of one of the best support groups we've ever seen! The list of "thank you's" is endless. We could not have done it without YOU!!!
Full results for the two mile and five mile runs can be found over on the Southern Oregon Runners web site. They've posted photos too. Take a look. Below are some other images captured on race day.
Race day registration in Lithia Park.
They're off!
Finish line volunteers at work.
Erik Skaggs hands out the many awesome raffle prizes.
Bob Julian, wins the very hilly five mile race.
Erik Skaggs with his very own Bird of a Feather, Jenn Shelton.Monday, October 19, 2009
Final 100's of the Season
Well, it looks as if the 100-mile season has finally come to an end for the ultrarunners of the Rogue Valley. Ben Benjamin and Annie Crispino-Taylor wrapped up the year in style at the Arkansas Traveler 100 Mile and Hundred in the Hood respectively.
Scenery along the course at Hundred in the Hood.
After missing the final cut-off at last year's Angeles Crest 100 Mile Run in southern California, Annie Crispino-Taylor was looking for redemption. She got that and more at this year's Hundred in the Hood, an ultra that sweeps across the Pacific Crest Trail near Mt. Hood in our home state of Oregon. Annie powered through and finished in 28 hours, four minutes and 57 seconds. She had the help of several, including her friend Darcy Kleiman. In her own words, this is what Annie had to say about her adventure:
"The first 55 miles went just as planned. I was staying within my projected times, not staying too long at aid stations; all was going well. I picked up my pacer, Darcy, and we headed to the turnaround at mile 65. This part of the course provided some beautiful views of Mt. Jefferson, and we experienced an awesome sunset. However, when the sun went down it got cold, and I left my warm clothes at the previous aid station figuring I wouldn't need them until the way back -- BIG mistake. Although still on pace, when we got to the turnaround something didn't feel right. I sat down and immediately started shivering, violently. I soon found myself sandwiched on a cot between Darcy and Liz Kellog. After about 20 minutes I was feeling better, but stayed bundled up in blankets in front of a space heater for about another 30 minutes. I ate and drank everything warm that was available. Soon, Darcy and I decided we'd be better off moving than sticking around any longer at this COLD aid station. We got back to where my clothes were where we both bundled up as best we could for a long, cold night."
"We did a lot of walk-running through the night, but when the sun came up and we passed the last aid station, I felt a sudden burst of energy and started running for the barn. I wasn't sure what time I would get in, but I knew I didn't want a 29 hour finish! I've had issues at both my 100's now -- although they've been different issues -- and I've learned a lot. Although my second 100 was better than my first, hopefully I'll take what I've learned and do even better at my next 100."
Annie takes aid along the course.
All smiles and satisfied with a huge accomplishment.
In the southeastern Ouachita National Forest, Ben Benjamin focused his efforts on the Arkansas Traveler 100 Mile. Like he does in all his races, he clicked off the miles like a metronome and finished in 25 hours, 37 minutes and 19 seconds. Trivia question: How many 100 mile races has Ben Benjamin finished now? Below are some photos of his adventures:
Ben Benjamin gets ready for his 100 in Arkansas.
The morning and afternoon hours brought touchdowns and sunshine...
...while the night hours brought rain and Ben was ready for it with umbrella in hand.
Ben finishes the Arkansas Traveler. Nice work Ben Ben!
Scenery along the course at Hundred in the Hood.After missing the final cut-off at last year's Angeles Crest 100 Mile Run in southern California, Annie Crispino-Taylor was looking for redemption. She got that and more at this year's Hundred in the Hood, an ultra that sweeps across the Pacific Crest Trail near Mt. Hood in our home state of Oregon. Annie powered through and finished in 28 hours, four minutes and 57 seconds. She had the help of several, including her friend Darcy Kleiman. In her own words, this is what Annie had to say about her adventure:
"The first 55 miles went just as planned. I was staying within my projected times, not staying too long at aid stations; all was going well. I picked up my pacer, Darcy, and we headed to the turnaround at mile 65. This part of the course provided some beautiful views of Mt. Jefferson, and we experienced an awesome sunset. However, when the sun went down it got cold, and I left my warm clothes at the previous aid station figuring I wouldn't need them until the way back -- BIG mistake. Although still on pace, when we got to the turnaround something didn't feel right. I sat down and immediately started shivering, violently. I soon found myself sandwiched on a cot between Darcy and Liz Kellog. After about 20 minutes I was feeling better, but stayed bundled up in blankets in front of a space heater for about another 30 minutes. I ate and drank everything warm that was available. Soon, Darcy and I decided we'd be better off moving than sticking around any longer at this COLD aid station. We got back to where my clothes were where we both bundled up as best we could for a long, cold night."
"We did a lot of walk-running through the night, but when the sun came up and we passed the last aid station, I felt a sudden burst of energy and started running for the barn. I wasn't sure what time I would get in, but I knew I didn't want a 29 hour finish! I've had issues at both my 100's now -- although they've been different issues -- and I've learned a lot. Although my second 100 was better than my first, hopefully I'll take what I've learned and do even better at my next 100."
Annie takes aid along the course.
All smiles and satisfied with a huge accomplishment.Congratulations Annie!
In the southeastern Ouachita National Forest, Ben Benjamin focused his efforts on the Arkansas Traveler 100 Mile. Like he does in all his races, he clicked off the miles like a metronome and finished in 25 hours, 37 minutes and 19 seconds. Trivia question: How many 100 mile races has Ben Benjamin finished now? Below are some photos of his adventures:
Ben Benjamin gets ready for his 100 in Arkansas.
The morning and afternoon hours brought touchdowns and sunshine...
...while the night hours brought rain and Ben was ready for it with umbrella in hand.
Ben finishes the Arkansas Traveler. Nice work Ben Ben!Thursday, October 15, 2009
Rock'n the Roads at Stagecoach
Last weekend more than 200 runners turned out in historic Jacksonville, OR for the Stagecoach 5K and 10K road races. The good weather brought forth the runners, as well as the competition and new age group course records. Thanks for a fine event by co-race directors Steve Buxton and Rich Stanfield. Below are some images captured by Andy Atkinson. More of his photos can be found here. Full race results can be found here.
Chris Rennaker, Jeremy Eisen and Ian Torrence (r to l) push the final hill.
Suzanne Ray takes second in the 10K and sets a new 50-59 age group CR; 41:57.
Todd Ragsdale places second in the 5K and sets a new 40-49 age group record in 18:00.
Early in the race 10K runners Neil Olsen (RVR white) and Hal Koerner (RVR green) keep pace with the 5K winner, David Johnson (red jersey).
Rogue Valley Runner and employee, Leland Fulton, places 4th in the 10K.
Hal Koerner, who finished third, smiles in the final miles of the 10K
Your Stagecoach 10K Run overall winner, Ashland High School's co-head XC coach, Jeff Olsen.
JC Callans finishes a solid fifth in the 10K.
Freeborn Mondello and Mercy Ray (5K winner and age group record setter) cool down and cheer on others.
Dorsey Dobry wins the 10K and sets a new age group record in 41:09.
Tim Turk (in the yellow) chases Lance Westland in the final miles of the 10K.
Chris Rennaker, Jeremy Eisen and Ian Torrence (r to l) push the final hill.
Suzanne Ray takes second in the 10K and sets a new 50-59 age group CR; 41:57.
Todd Ragsdale places second in the 5K and sets a new 40-49 age group record in 18:00.
Early in the race 10K runners Neil Olsen (RVR white) and Hal Koerner (RVR green) keep pace with the 5K winner, David Johnson (red jersey).
Rogue Valley Runner and employee, Leland Fulton, places 4th in the 10K.
Hal Koerner, who finished third, smiles in the final miles of the 10K
Your Stagecoach 10K Run overall winner, Ashland High School's co-head XC coach, Jeff Olsen.
JC Callans finishes a solid fifth in the 10K.
Joe Griffin (foreground and all smiles) and Lance Westland push each other early on.
Freeborn Mondello and Mercy Ray (5K winner and age group record setter) cool down and cheer on others.
Dorsey Dobry wins the 10K and sets a new age group record in 41:09.Thursday, October 08, 2009
Portland Marathon
A HUGE contingent of Rogue Valley denizens traveled north for this year's running of the Portland Marathon. Here's a break down by town of this year's official finishers. Congratulations and nice work everyone!!!
Shahid Ali, Desiree Barnes, Mike Sotos and Karolina Wyszynska wrap-up after their Portland finishes.
Jenn Shelton, Maria Clementi and Karolina Wyszynska share some face time before the race starts.
Shahid Ali, Desiree Barnes, Mike Sotos and Karolina Wyszynska wrap-up after their Portland finishes.
Jenn Shelton, Maria Clementi and Karolina Wyszynska share some face time before the race starts.MEDFORD, OR
| 204 | AARON LUKSICH | MEDFORD, OR | 6668 | 3:08:18 | 7:11 | M 30-34/38 | M-32 | 192 | 3:09:24 |
| 239 | LIANA JENKINS | MEDFORD, OR | 7833 | 3:09:09 | 7:13 | F 25-29/7 | F-28 | 17 | 3:11:24 |
| 285 | RICK NIELSEN | MEDFORD, OR | 7564 | 3:11:50 | 7:19 | M 20-24/14 | M-21 | 263 | 3:16:39 |
| 510 | STEVE WYATT | MEDFORD, OR | 2492 | 3:21:16 | 7:41 | M 25-29/108 | M-29 | 460 | 3:22:25 |
| 792 | SEAN GRUNWALD | MEDFORD, OR | 993 | 3:29:57 | 8:01 | M 35-39/137 | M-38 | 684 | 3:32:30 |
| 1053 | TAMARA STARR | MEDFORD, OR | 10466 | 3:37:12 | 8:18 | F 25-29/62 | F-27 | 189 | 3:46:50 |
| 1713 | MICHAEL MORROW | MEDFORD, OR | 632 | 3:49:55 | 8:47 | M 30-34/208 | M-30 | 1279 | 3:51:56 |
| 2280 | RON GASSMAN | MEDFORD, OR | 3542 | 3:59:12 | 9:08 | M 40-44/275 | M-43 | 1608 | 4:03:29 |
| 2316 | NATE HYDE | MEDFORD, OR | 3646 | 4:00:00 | 9:10 | M 30-34/276 | M-33 | 1629 | 4:04:34 |
| 2655 | LINDSAY HALE | MEDFORD, OR | 4112 | 4:07:04 | 9:26 | F 25-29/208 | F-27 | 830 | 4:09:11 |
| 2676 | DEAN LEWIS | MEDFORD, OR | 1403 | 4:07:29 | 9:27 | M 55-59/60 | M-58 | 1837 | 4:11:53 |
| 2784 | GIGI ORR | MEDFORD, OR | 4296 | 4:09:42 | 9:32 | F 45-49/73 | F-47 | 897 | 4:13:54 |
| 3496 | JASON TRIPLETT | MEDFORD, OR | 3188 | 4:23:21 | 10:03 | M 35-39/413 | M-35 | 2260 | 4:27:34 |
| 3499 | STEPHEN MEADOR | MEDFORD, OR | 7683 | 4:23:22 | 10:03 | M 20-24/121 | M-20 | 2263 | 4:30:03 |
| 3621 | TRACI LOVELESS | MEDFORD, OR | 3422 | 4:26:17 | 10:10 | F 50-54/59 | F-53 | 1306 | 4:30:47 |
| 4142 | TIAZZA WILSON | MEDFORD, OR | 954 | 4:36:05 | 10:32 | F 30-34/305 | F-31 | 1610 | 4:40:35 |
| 4280 | MICHELLE GORDON | MEDFORD, OR | 3384 | 4:38:56 | 10:39 | F 40-44/227 | F-42 | 1683 | 4:44:40 |
| 4472 | TREVOR LONG | MEDFORD, OR | 637 | 4:42:39 | 10:47 | M 40-44/432 | M-41 | 2698 | 4:47:14 |
| 4556 | ANDREA CHILDRETH | MEDFORD, OR | 5846 | 4:44:10 | 10:51 | F 35-39/345 | F-39 | 1823 | 4:51:24 |
| 4749 | LIA KIRKPATRICK | MEDFORD, OR | 1638 | 4:48:19 | 11:00 | F 30-34/365 | F-30 | 1936 | 4:54:46 |
| 4794 | HANNAH STAVISH | MEDFORD, OR | 2302 | 4:49:07 | 11:02 | F 25-29/436 | F-25 | 1958 | 4:56:08 |
| 4932 | COURTNEY RATTY | MEDFORD, OR | 1637 | 4:53:17 | 11:12 | F 20-24/192 | F-22 | 2041 | 4:59:44 |
| 5027 | SARA ADAMS | MEDFORD, OR | 3779 | 4:55:45 | 11:17 | F 25-29/459 | F-29 | 2102 | 5:02:37 |
| 5045 | NANCY FADLING | MEDFORD, OR | 7565 | 4:56:08 | 11:18 | F 55-59/41 | F-55 | 2111 | 5:03:23 |
| 5084 | HENRY BARRUETA | MEDFORD, OR | 346 | 4:56:53 | 11:20 | M 40-44/465 | M-42 | 2948 | 5:03:15 |
| 5205 | BRENDON SHAVE | MEDFORD, OR | 673 | 4:59:49 | 11:27 | M 35-39/541 | M-38 | 2990 | 5:05:30 |
| 5410 | RUSSELL RICHMOND | MEDFORD, OR | 471 | 5:05:42 | 11:40 | M 35-39/553 | M-36 | 3065 | 5:12:04 |
| 5662 | LINDA PLUMLEE | MEDFORD, OR | 1371 | 5:14:15 | 12:00 | F 55-59/48 | F-56 | 2503 | 5:24:05 |
| 5686 | SARAH DEMULDER | MEDFORD, OR | 4453 | 5:15:13 | 12:02 | F 30-34/488 | F-30 | 2516 | 5:21:10 |
| 5830 | DONNA JORDAN | MEDFORD, OR | 4542 | 5:21:31 | 12:16 | F 40-44/369 | F-40 | 2611 | 5:25:57 |
| 6023 | KIMBERLY CLARK | MEDFORD, OR | 5903 | 5:29:14 | 12:34 | F 30-34/526 | F-32 | 2734 | 5:39:06 |
| 6035 | DALE MEADOR | MEDFORD, OR | 3026 | 5:29:34 | 12:35 | M 50-54/271 | M-53 | 3294 | 5:37:03 |
| 6055 | BRYAN HAMBLY | MEDFORD, OR | 7940 | 5:30:38 | 12:37 | M 30-34/544 | M-30 | 3301 | 5:37:19 |
| 6135 | JAIME GAOIRAN | MEDFORD, OR | 5626 | 5:34:39 | 12:46 | F 30-34/538 | F-31 | 2802 | 5:39:06 |
| 6141 | STACY MEAD | MEDFORD, OR | 1610 | 5:34:54 | 12:47 | F 35-39/508 | F-38 | 2806 | 5:41:03 |
| 6142 | MISUN IGELMAN | MEDFORD, OR | 1668 | 5:34:54 | 12:47 | F 50-54/146 | F-52 | 2807 | 5:41:03 |
| 6256 | ALISON WILT | MEDFORD, OR | 4525 | 5:39:58 | 12:58 | F 25-29/605 | F-25 | 2887 | 5:46:59 |
| 6302 | JASON ROSENDAUL | MEDFORD, OR | 3022 | 5:41:56 | 13:03 | M 25-29/500 | M-29 | 3387 | 5:43:46 |
| 6441 | BARBARA DUNN | MEDFORD, OR | 1248 | 5:49:07 | 13:19 | F 40-44/421 | F-44 | 3011 | 5:58:54 |
| 6719 | TISHA RICHMOND | MEDFORD, OR | 472 | 6:07:40 | 14:02 | F 35-39/558 | F-35 | 3194 | 6:14:02 |
| 6855 | CAMILLE SCHULER | MEDFORD, OR | 8800 | 6:16:40 | 14:22 | F 45-49/346 | F-48 | 3289 | 6:21:08 |
| 6872 | SUSAN MALLAGHAN | MEDFORD, OR | 5898 | 6:17:57 | 14:25 | F 60-64/45 | F-62 | 3303 | 6:28:47 |
| 6913 | CHUCK DUNGAN | MEDFORD, OR | 3566 | 6:21:50 | 14:34 | M 35-39/614 | M-38 | 3577 | 6:27:38 |
| 6914 | CHRISTY DUNGAN | MEDFORD, OR | 3565 | 6:21:51 | 14:34 | F 30-34/614 | F-31 | 3337 | 6:27:38 |
| 6916 | LEE BALERO | MEDFORD, OR | 5312 | 6:21:54 | 14:34 | F 25-29/655 | F-28 | 3339 | 6:27:40 |
| 7017 | LINDA JACKSON | MEDFORD, OR | 11103 | 6:28:04 | 14:49 | F 60-64/50 | F-62 | 3418 | 6:40:31 |
| 7099 | PATRICK GILLETTE | MEDFORD, OR | 425 | 6:33:23 | 15:01 | M 55-59/213 | M-55 | 3624 | 6:44:02 |
| 7103 | LORNA BOLTON | MEDFORD, OR | 8462 | 6:33:31 | 15:01 | F 50-54/225 | F-53 | 3479 | 6:44:48 |
| 7105 | CLAUDIA VIETS | MEDFORD, OR | 8083 | 6:33:32 | 15:01 | F 55-59/120 | F-55 | 3481 | 6:44:48 |
| 7228 | ANNE MEADOR | MEDFORD, OR | 9133 | 6:40:56 | 15:18 | F 12-19/24 | F-16 | 3584 | 6:52:24 |
| 7263 | LORI SALLE | MEDFORD, OR | 11011 | 6:43:25 | 15:24 | F 25-29/672 | F-28 | 3611 | 6:54:46 |
| 7294 | MERWIN DOUD | MEDFORD, OR | 9067 | 6:44:33 | 15:26 | M 65-69/44 | M-65 | 3659 | 6:55:50 |
| 7490 | KARIN WEGNER | MEDFORD, OR | 8559 | 7:00:13 | 16:02 | F 35-39/637 | F-35 | 3791 | 7:11:41 |
| 7491 | KIMBERLY TOLLEFSON | MEDFORD, OR | 8656 | 7:00:14 | 16:02 | F 30-34/672 | F-33 | 3792 | 7:11:41 |
| 7593 | MICHELE' PEDERSON | MEDFORD, OR | 9072 | 7:08:09 | 16:20 | F 35-39/648 | F-39 | 3879 | 7:19:25 |
| 7594 | REBECCA DOUD | MEDFORD, OR | 9066 | 7:08:09 | 16:20 | F 60-64/74 | F-62 | 3880 | 7:19:26 |
| 7614 | CHRISTY KADIEN | MEDFORD, OR | 2845 | 7:09:11 | 16:23 | F 35-39/651 | F-39 | 3896 | 7:20:00 |
| 7810 | PAT ZENZ | MEDFORD, OR | 8923 | 7:29:28 | 17:09 | F 65-69/32 | F-65 | 4048 | 7:41:10 |
| 7843 | GEORGENE RICHARDSON | MEDFORD, OR | 10077 | 7:32:44 | 17:17 | F 50-54/317 | F-51 | 4068 | 7:43:41 |
| 8030 | JUDY KLOSTERMAN | MEDFORD, OR | 2431 | 8:00:52 | 18:21 | F 55-59/193 | F-56 | 4214 | 8:11:49 |
| 8031 | ELIZABETH AXNESS | MEDFORD, OR | 8129 | 8:01:22 | 18:22 | F 45-49/490 | F-49 | 4215 | 8:13:53 |
| 8032 | MATT AXNESS | MEDFORD, OR | 8230 | 8:01:22 | 18:22 | M 45-49/449 | M-48 | 3817 | 8:13:53 |
| 8120 | JENNIFER BAIN | MEDFORD, OR | 11010 | 9:43:23 | 22:16 | F 35-39/707 | F-36 | 4288 | 9:54:44 |
ASHLAND, OR
| 243 | CHAD WIKANDER | ASHLAND, OR | 172 | 3:09:18 | 7:14 | M 35-39/54 | M-37 | 226 | 3:10:21 |
| 553 | FREEBORN MONDELLO | ASHLAND, OR | 4997 | 3:22:52 | 7:45 | M 25-29/115 | M-29 | 497 | 3:24:08 |
| 615 | MICHAEL SOTOS | ASHLAND, OR | 3751 | 3:25:28 | 7:51 | M 30-34/88 | M-34 | 544 | 3:26:39 |
| 708 | MARIA CLEMENTI | ASHLAND, OR | 4674 | 3:28:06 | 7:57 | F 25-29/28 | F-28 | 93 | 3:29:29 |
| 1525 | DESIREE BARNES | ASHLAND, OR | 6788 | 3:46:15 | 8:38 | F 25-29/103 | F-27 | 374 | 3:47:56 |
| 1573 | TAMARA ELLIS | ASHLAND, OR | 5573 | 3:47:10 | 8:40 | F 35-39/88 | F-39 | 392 | 3:52:19 |
| 1947 | SHAHID ALI | ASHLAND, OR | 3750 | 3:54:24 | 8:57 | M 20-24/78 | M-24 | 1435 | 3:56:12 |
| 2138 | LESHAYA SPEARS | ASHLAND, OR | 2559 | 3:57:21 | 9:04 | F 25-29/152 | F-27 | 606 | 4:01:38 |
| 2156 | STEVE CHRISTENSEN | ASHLAND, OR | 5056 | 3:57:32 | 9:04 | M 45-49/196 | M-49 | 1544 | 3:59:42 |
| 2329 | STAN POTOCKI | ASHLAND, OR | 5680 | 4:00:15 | 9:10 | M 50-54/121 | M-53 | 1638 | 4:04:23 |
| 2999 | BETH LORI | ASHLAND, OR | 10170 | 4:13:57 | 9:42 | F 45-49/82 | F-48 | 1003 | 4:20:07 |
| 3323 | KAROLINA WYSZYNSKA | ASHLAND, OR | 2136 | 4:20:16 | 9:56 | F 30-34/207 | F-32 | 1149 | 4:21:39 |
| 3559 | JEFFREY PROULX | ASHLAND, OR | 5010 | 4:24:30 | 10:06 | M 40-44/368 | M-40 | 2284 | 4:29:35 |
| 4044 | MEGHAN JONES | ASHLAND, OR | 5114 | 4:33:56 | 10:27 | F 25-29/349 | F-26 | 1555 | 4:38:33 |
| 4045 | MICHAEL FRIEDL | ASHLAND, OR | 4919 | 4:33:57 | 10:27 | M 55-59/102 | M-57 | 2490 | 4:38:33 |
| 4240 | DODIE NOLES | ASHLAND, OR | 2024 | 4:37:59 | 10:37 | F 45-49/148 | F-47 | 1662 | 4:43:49 |
| 4282 | DANA SUESS | ASHLAND, OR | 5301 | 4:38:59 | 10:39 | F 25-29/379 | F-28 | 1685 | 4:45:17 |
| 4283 | JOSHUA WIESEN | ASHLAND, OR | 5299 | 4:38:59 | 10:39 | M 25-29/397 | M-28 | 2598 | 4:45:18 |
| 4461 | BRENDAN ABRAMS | ASHLAND, OR | 10200 | 4:42:25 | 10:47 | M 12-19/31 | M-19 | 2690 | 4:49:29 |
| 4462 | ARNIE ABRAMS | ASHLAND, OR | 10201 | 4:42:29 | 10:47 | M 55-59/115 | M-56 | 2691 | 4:49:34 |
| 4523 | JOSEF BAIDDOU | ASHLAND, OR | 7568 | 4:43:37 | 10:50 | M 30-34/449 | M-34 | 2719 | 4:43:39 |
| 4852 | DAVID CALLANAN | ASHLAND, OR | 7127 | 4:51:04 | 11:07 | M 55-59/130 | M-58 | 2862 | 4:55:41 |
| 4853 | RICH JONES | ASHLAND, OR | 5025 | 4:51:05 | 11:07 | M 55-59/131 | M-55 | 2863 | 4:55:41 |
| 5028 | BREANNE EAGLES | ASHLAND, OR | 3781 | 4:55:46 | 11:17 | F 25-29/460 | F-29 | 2103 | 5:02:37 |
| 5631 | ROXANNE FLYNN | ASHLAND, OR | 6470 | 5:13:17 | 11:57 | F 45-49/245 | F-47 | 2490 | 5:24:11 |
| 5632 | RAQUEL KAHN | ASHLAND, OR | 6469 | 5:13:17 | 11:57 | F 12-19/12 | F-19 | 2491 | 5:24:11 |
| 5713 | LYNN KENNEDY | ASHLAND, OR | 6583 | 5:16:14 | 12:04 | M 35-39/568 | M-37 | 3181 | 5:23:36 |
| 6508 | BOB BAURES | ASHLAND, OR | 6532 | 5:54:27 | 13:32 | M 70-74/14 | M-72 | 3457 | 6:05:29 |
| 6586 | HEIDI ATTEBERRY | ASHLAND, OR | 6194 | 5:59:39 | 13:44 | F 45-49/323 | F-45 | 3102 | 6:10:34 |
| 6756 | DONNA MARKLE | ASHLAND, OR | 8964 | 6:09:51 | 14:07 | F 60-64/40 | F-63 | 3222 | 6:22:16 |
| 8078 | DAHNA DOW OSMUS | ASHLAND, OR | 8024 | 8:29:00 | 19:25 | F 50-54/342 | F-50 | 4254 | 8:41:27 |
TALENT, OR
| 168 | DANIEL HOUGH | TALENT, OR | 3757 | 3:05:41 | 7:05 | M 25-29/36 | M-28 | 160 | 3:06:47 |
| 1984 | DENNIS SCHEPMANN | TALENT, OR | 7232 | 3:55:09 | 8:59 | M 35-39/271 | M-38 | 1454 | 3:56:37 |
| 2981 | BROOKE BAUER | TALENT, OR | 10151 | 4:13:44 | 9:41 | F 35-39/200 | F-35 | 995 | 4:18:36 |
| 4664 | ISRAEL MATHEWSON | TALENT, WA | 10465 | 4:46:04 | 10:55 | M 35-39/515 | M-35 | 2782 | 4:55:42 |
| 5488 | CRYSTAL SMITH | TALENT, OR | 10403 | 5:08:44 | 11:47 | F 30-34/466 | F-31 | 2394 | 5:18:28 |
| 6100 | LINDA MURPHY | TALENT, OR | 10180 | 5:33:30 | 12:44 | F 60-64/26 | F-60 | 2781 | 5:38:34 |
| 6227 | SUSAN PARKER | TALENT, OR | 8853 | 5:38:29 | 12:55 | F 45-49/285 | F-45 | 2866 | 5:50:36 |
| 7390 | HEIDI REDTFELDT | TALENT, OR | 8390 | 6:53:43 | 15:47 | F 35-39/626 | F-38 | 3710 | 7:04:36 |
PHOENIX, OR
| 1920 | JEFFREY OLSON | PHOENIX, OR | 4652 | 3:53:47 | 8:55 | M 40-44/246 | M-40 | 1423 | 3:55:52 |
EAGLE POINT, OR
| 1305 | LANCE COOPER | EAGLE POINT, OR | 5603 | 3:41:53 | 8:28 | M 30-34/167 | M-34 | 1016 | 3:43:22 |
| 2637 | MARIO ARENAS * * * | EAGLE POINT, OR | 7615 | 4:06:33 | 9:25 | M 40-44/309 | M-44 | 1817 | 4:17:38 |
| 3607 | ANGIE GARRETT | EAGLE POINT, OR | 249 | 4:25:55 | 10:09 | F 25-29/305 | F-26 | 1301 | 4:30:47 |
| 4102 | ELIZABETH CHAMBERLAIN | EAGLE POINT, OR | 4696 | 4:35:08 | 10:30 | F 25-29/358 | F-26 | 1587 | 4:45:43 |
| 4333 | ALI BULL | EAGLE POINT, OR | 4567 | 4:39:47 | 10:41 | F 20-24/161 | F-24 | 1707 | 4:50:23 |
| 7690 | MICHAEL GOHDE | EAGLE POINT, OR | 1584 | 7:15:06 | 16:36 | M 60-64/131 | M-62 | 3741 | 7:21:12 |
| 8079 | MARY GARRETT | EAGLE POINT, OR | 8031 | 8:29:00 | 19:25 | F 55-59/196 | F-57 | 4255 | 8:41:27 |
WHITE CITY, OR
| 6166 | DE ANNA LOUNT | WHITE CITY, OR | 6356 | 5:36:18 | 12:50 | F 25-29/596 | F-25 | 2825 | 5:41:38 |
CENTRAL POINT, OR
| 1193 | BRAD NOYES | CENTRAL POINT, OR | 3571 | 3:39:29 | 8:23 | M 30-34/155 | M-33 | 943 | 3:40:55 |
| 1492 | RYAN GWALTNEY | CENTRAL POINT, OR | 1564 | 3:45:29 | 8:36 | M 30-34/186 | M-33 | 1130 | 3:46:39 |
| 2012 | MISSY NYSTROM | CENTRAL POINT, OR | 881 | 3:55:26 | 8:59 | F 30-34/104 | F-30 | 546 | 3:57:38 |
| 3550 | MOLLY BERMEA | CENTRAL POINT, OR | 6099 | 4:24:19 | 10:05 | F 25-29/299 | F-28 | 1272 | 4:28:43 |
| 4409 | THOMAS DUNLAP | CENTRAL POINT, OR | 864 | 4:41:20 | 10:44 | M 35-39/492 | M-38 | 2663 | 4:47:48 |
| 4761 | NATE HARP | CENTRAL POINT, OR | 4432 | 4:48:34 | 11:01 | M 25-29/429 | M-26 | 2820 | 4:53:54 |
| 4815 | SABRINA REICH | CENTRAL POINT, OR | 953 | 4:49:39 | 11:03 | F 35-39/365 | F-36 | 1970 | 4:54:26 |
| 5700 | JANET LUNTE | CENTRAL POINT, OR | 1302 | 5:15:52 | 12:03 | F 50-54/128 | F-51 | 2524 | 5:25:42 |
| 5961 | NICHELE HARP | CENTRAL POINT, OR | 8728 | 5:27:11 | 12:29 | F 20-24/239 | F-24 | 2690 | 5:37:03 |
| 6143 | KELLY SCHIMKE | CENTRAL POINT, OR | 4792 | 5:34:54 | 12:47 | F 40-44/396 | F-43 | 2808 | 5:41:03 |
| 6144 | SANDI JAMES | CENTRAL POINT, OR | 5689 | 5:34:54 | 12:47 | F 35-39/509 | F-37 | 2809 | 5:40:40 |
| 6145 | STACEY GALLO | CENTRAL POINT, OR | 1519 | 5:34:55 | 12:47 | F 40-44/397 | F-41 | 2810 | 5:41:03 |
| 6762 | MONIQUE NOYES | CENTRAL POINT, OR | 3572 | 6:10:02 | 14:07 | F 30-34/599 | F-34 | 3227 | 6:20:20 |
| 7748 | VALERIE MCMEEKIN | CENTRAL POINT, OR | 11003 | 7:22:06 | 16:52 | F 50-54/307 | F-50 | 3997 | 7:34:33 |
JACKSONVILLE, OR
| 3070 | ERIN MCCLEARY | JACKSONVILLE, OR | 6246 | 4:15:02 | 9:44 | F 25-29/260 | F-26 | 1047 | 4:19:34 |
GRANTS PASS, OR
| 599 | C.B. FRALICH | GRANTS PASS, OR | 5612 | 3:24:55 | 7:49 | M 35-39/107 | M-37 | 533 | 3:26:06 |
| 1770 | ROB MOENY | GRANTS PASS, OR | 6262 | 3:50:53 | 8:49 | M 35-39/250 | M-38 | 1312 | 3:56:17 |
| 3488 | NICK SMITH | GRANTS PASS, OR | 3021 | 4:23:06 | 10:03 | M 25-29/347 | M-26 | 2256 | 4:27:53 |
| 3727 | RHONDA BAUMANN | GRANTS PASS, OR | 5050 | 4:28:11 | 10:14 | F 45-49/113 | F-45 | 1363 | 4:34:00 |
| 4026 | VALERIE VINYARD | GRANTS PASS, OR | 4928 | 4:33:38 | 10:27 | F 35-39/304 | F-36 | 1544 | 4:39:52 |
| 4956 | MINDI LAW | GRANTS PASS, OR | 1916 | 4:53:51 | 11:13 | F 30-34/388 | F-31 | 2057 | 5:00:34 |
| 5300 | KEN BERN | GRANTS PASS, OR | 1915 | 5:02:28 | 11:33 | M 60-64/77 | M-60 | 3024 | 5:09:11 |
| 6616 | ROBERT LAKER | GRANTS PASS, OR | 3118 | 6:01:35 | 13:48 | M 30-34/562 | M-30 | 3495 | 6:12:22 |
| 6821 | SONJA WARREN | GRANTS PASS, OR | 8527 | 6:14:06 | 14:17 | F 35-39/570 | F-39 | 3263 | 6:25:24 |
| 7549 | KIMBERLY LUMSDEN | GRANTS PASS, OR | 8528 | 7:04:04 | 16:11 | F 40-44/536 | F-41 | 3839 | 7:15:30 |
| 7551 | ARIANNE MESMAN | GRANTS PASS, OR | 9046 | 7:04:07 | 16:11 | F 40-44/538 | F-40 | 3841 | 7:15:32 |
| 7552 | KAREN DAVISON | GRANTS PASS, OR | 8526 | 7:04:08 | 16:11 | F 60-64/66 | F-60 | 3842 | 7:15:32 |
GOLD HILL, OR
| 130 | GRIF WILDER | GOLD HILL, OR | 10242 | 3:01:54 | 6:57 | M 45-49/6 | M-47 | 124 | 3:03:22 |
| 871 | NICKI WRIGHT | GOLD HILL, OR | 2451 | 3:32:22 | 8:06 | F 45-49/9 | F-49 | 132 | 3:33:38 |
| 2483 | JOHN SULLIVAN | GOLD HILL, OR | 10389 | 4:03:17 | 9:17 | M 35-39/315 | M-36 | 1723 | 4:08:14 |
| 4974 | LYNN SULLIVAN | GOLD HILL, OR | 10388 | 4:54:07 | 11:14 | F 40-44/283 | F-40 | 2068 | 5:03:50 |
| 6726 | AMY REED | GOLD HILL, OR | 2768 | 6:08:16 | 14:03 | F 30-34/595 | F-31 | 3199 | 6:14:04 |
Saturday, October 03, 2009
Birds of a Feather Run Gains Momentum
We are greatly looking forward to the Birds of a Feather Run (a joint Rogue Valley Runners and Southern Oregon Runners event) that will happen here in Ashland three weeks from now. The run is a fund raiser for Erik Skaggs and the huge medical bill he accrued while suffering acute renal failure after his course record setting victory at the Where's Waldo 100 Kilometer USA Track and Field National Trail Championships. Donations for the Raffle that's associated with the race have finally come together. Tickets for this raffle can be obtained prior to the event at Rogue Valley Runners or at the event itself race day morning. See the flyer below for more information on those tickets.
Here is a list of the donors and what has been donated thus far:Ashland Food Co-op: $25 Gift Card
Ashland Independent Film Festival: gift T-shirt, tote and voucher for two films
Ashland Mountain Adventures: two gift certificates for shuttle services to Mt. A
Becky Hacker: gift certifiacte for a facial
CLIF Bar & Co: Generous assortment of CLIF & Luna products
DAOGBA Organic Chocolate: 24 bars of dark chocolate (several chances to win)
Dreamsacks: dreamsack
Dr. Kelly Lange Chiropractic: Gift certificate for treatment
John Hacker: one free personal training session
Moeben: a huge assortment of arm sleeves
Patagonia: a large assortment of clothes
Nathan: hydration packs, lots of water bottles and belt packs
Sporthill: a large assortment of clothes
Standing Stone Brewing Co: Growler of beer each month for a year!
Timothy Allen Olson Massage: 90-minute massage (two chances to win)
Vasque: three gift certificates for trail running shoes
Here's a map of the course:
Go here to download an entry form for the Birds of a Feather Run. New Balance and Adidas Technical Tees with the race logo (as seen at the top) will be available at check-in on race day morning at Lithia Park (while supplies last). See you October 24th!!!
Monday, September 28, 2009
Running the Entire Pacific Crest Trail...Again
Bob Holtel runs along the Pacific Crest Trail 25 years ago.What were you doing in 1985? Let's see if we can refresh some memories:
Ronald Reagan is sworn in for a second term.
The charity single "We are the World" is recorded.
Mike Tyson makes his professional boxing debut.
Coca-Cola releases, then quickly kills, New Coke.
The Discovery Channel is launched.
Tetris is released.
Live Aid concerts go world-wide and raise millions for famine relief.
The MacGyver pilot debuts.
The comic strip Calvin and Hobbes debuts.
Wham!, Lionel Richie and Phil Collins top the music charts.
Route 66 is decommissioned.
Often overlooked, however, is the beginnings of the first transcontinental trail run in US history.
During the summers of 1985 to 1987 Bob Holtel became the first person to run the entire length of the Pacific Crest Trail. During those 110 days on the trail he averaged a marathon a day. His adventures are chronicled in his book "Soul, Sweat and Survival on the Pacific Crest Trail."
The One and Only Bob HoltelNow, exactly 25 years later Bob will attempt to be the oldest person to run from Mexico to Canada on that same trail. He hopes to reach the Mexican Border on his 80th birthday. Bob plans on running 17-18 miles a day during his 168 days on the trail. In June of 2010 Bob will start his journey at the PCT's mid-point in California and travel north to Canada. During the summer of 2011, he'll start again from that mid-point but travel south to Mexico. All that you need and want to know about Bob and his PCT trail run can be found on his web site here.
Besides his PCT endeavors, Bob touts quite the runner's resume:
- 195,000 miles of lifetime running miles
- Four Western States 100 Mile finishes
- More than 90 ultra finishes
- 154 marathon finishes, with a PR of 2:48:08
- completed the John Muir Trail 3 times
- Runner-up Age Group winner at Pikes Peak
- Bronze finisher at the World Veteran Marathon Championships
- Coached two national champions and won two state cross-country titles at West Torrance (CA) High School
- 17 years as a Wilderness ranger
- 25 years of trail maintenance, mostly on the trail he loves so well, the PCT
- Biggest Rogue Valley Runner fan and motivator
Bob in Washington's Cascades.Bob is currently training for his adventure by running 14-mile sections of the trail, preferably on the hardest segments of PCT available. Bob is currently looking for folks that would like to join him on or off the trail for a day or two or three as he runs along the trail next summer. Folks who are interested in learning more, helping out or simply wishing luck can reach him at bob@bobholtel.com. Stay tuned for more on Bob as his adventure nears...
Bob crosses one of the many torrents with his friends in tow.Wednesday, September 23, 2009
2009 Lithia Loop Trail Marathon Application, Course Map and Profile
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2009 Lithia Loop Trail Marathon 2009 Course Map
2009 Lithia Loop Trail Marathon Elevation Profile
2009 Lithia Loop Trail Marathon 2009 Course Map
2009 Lithia Loop Trail Marathon Elevation ProfileTuesday, September 22, 2009
In Memoriam: David Terry
David Terry tackles the heat at one of the hottest Western States (2006) on record.A week ago the ultrarunning community lost one of the first and one of the best.
This taken from the Enumclaw Courier Herald:
"Former Enumclaw resident Dr. David Terry, 47, died unexpectedly Sept. 13, 2009, at his home in Portland, Ore. He was born Nov. 12, 1961, in Seattle to Dr. Irvin Terry and Helene (Montcalm) Terry. He was the third of four brothers and one sister. In 1971, the family moved to Enumclaw, where he graduated from high school in 1980.
Following a year taken to pursue his passion of ski racing full-time, he entered Colorado College and graduated with a pre-med degree in 1986. He graduated from St. Louis Medical School in 1990. Following a three-year radiology residency in Chicago, he moved to Portland in 1995 to take a teaching fellowship at Oregon Health and Science University and then took a full-time position at the veterans hospital in Portland where he worked as a radiologist until his death.
He was an accomplished ultra/trail runner. He finished the Western States 100-mile Endurance Run 10 times in less than 24 hours, placing as high as fifth one year. He was a 10-time finisher at the Wasatch 100, finishing as high as third, and a two-time finisher of the Hard Rock 100.
He was an accomplished writer, poet, gardener and gourmet cook. He was passionate about the outdoors which strengthened his spirit and gave him peace. Friends were extremely important to Dave and he maintained close contact with his network throughout the country.
He is survived by his mother Helene and brothers Paul and Lawrence, all of Enumclaw; brother Irvin and wife Kate of Lynnwood, Wash., and sister Frances and husband David of Whitefish, Mont.
Friends and family are welcome to funeral services at 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 26, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 1614 Farrelly St. in Enumclaw."
The 2002 Western States. Montrail Teammates (l to r)Jim Kerby, Dave Terry and Ian Torrence head out together from the Devil's Thumb aid station. High spirits and motivation provided by Dr. Dave Terry.Dr. Dave Terry was an icon of the ultrarunning sport. Selflessly assisting those in need. Whether it be advice and consultations on an injury or motivation needed for the next climb. Dave was always there; quite frankly, he loved the sport and the people who gravitated towards it. He left behind a legacy and will always be remembered. Run on good friend!
Americans win! Oxfam Trailwalker Hong Kong 2001. Champion team Montrail Protrek from the U.S. completed the course in 12 hours 52 minutes, breaking the official record set by the Gurkhas in 1993. (left to right) Scott Tucker (Montrail CEO, in white), Team Montrail Protrek (in blue) Nate McDowell, Scott Jurek, Ian Torrence, Dave Terry.Another of Dave's friends, Craig Thornley, shares more over at his blog site.
Sean Meissner shares is memories of Dave here.
Andy Jones-Wilkins' good words on Dave can be found on his blog here.
Krissy Moehl shares her's here.
Thursday, September 17, 2009
Virgins No More: First Timers at Cascade Crest, Tetons and Wasatch Front
Boom, Boom, Boom! Three 100-mile races, three first-time 100-mile finishers!
Ominous skies await Renn before the start of his first 100 mile.
The ball started rolling in the Cascade Mountains of Washington State. Chris Rennaker (RVR store employee and Trailrunner Magazine cover boy) took on the 100-mile beast at the Cascade Crest 100 Mile. Success was his! After a grueling night of running Renn crossed the finish line in 22:22:47. He was paced by his good friend Aaron Brian. Rennaker's account of the event can be found below:
Rennaker powers over the mountains en route to his first 100 mile finish.
Chris Rennaker in his own words,
"The race started at 10am. So, lots of time to walk around and chat with fellow runners some I know some I'm meeting for the first time at the start area. We had huckleberry pancakes and fruit for breakfast at the Easton Fire Department. then did a pre-race breifing for 20 minutes. Everybody sort of shuffled to the start line and we were off.
The morning started out cloudy and never really got sunny at all during the day. I didn't get to see any of the vista's around the area that the race is known for. No Rainier, no craggy peaks or anything. Then it turned to night time and I didn't see a damn thing then either. I felt like I was running smart and at a good pace, not too fast, for 68 miles. But I think I may have been pushing it up the hills a little too much and that's what caused my quads to blowout around mile 85. I lost 8 places that last 15 miles. CCC 100 was the hardest thing I think I've ever done and really made me dig deep through the pain in my quads, knee and feet, to continue. At several points throughout the last 15 miles I told Aaron, that this has turned into a nightmare, a trainwreck, a f@#$ing disaster.
I laid down once at mile 91 or 92 and got passed by a runner, Aaron said to them "this is where runners go to die" in a nice deep voice. They did not get as much of a kick out of it as Aaron and I did, I got up and kept going. All in all, I was only 22 minutes over my 22 hour goal. I ran a 22:22 for my first 100 mile run."
A popular Chris Rennaker pose. Congratulations big guy!
Grand Teton 100 Mile
Erin runs through the aspens of the Tetons.
Jody descends the meadows of Wyoming.
Erin Keller (left) and Jody Waters in their matching chocolate Moeben Sleeves!
Wasatch Front 100 Mile
The finish...what they've all come for!
Carly, hands and plate full, gets help from her crew.
Another thing that I heard several times before embarking on this 100 mile adventure was that the Wasatch 100 was a stupidly tough first hundred to tackle. A thought followed of course by another obvious one; that all 100-milers are tough. Why yes, yes they ridiculously are. 100 miles of heaven and hell is no joke. I knew that my legs would grow weary, that my breath would weaken and that the “lows” would tirelessly haunt me, but what I was happy to discover was that my spirit couldn’t be broken, that my laugh wouldn’t go unheard and that my smile could shine through even the thickest layers of dust. So with a little patience I was able to ride the ups and downs straight through the finishing tape and I have a kick-arse buckle to prove it.
It all just brings tears to my eyes. I wasn't emotional out there, like I've been in other races. But thinking about it now, about the hugs at the finish line and the encouragement at the aid stations, it really has become a special time for me to spend with family and friends... These crazy things bring us all together!
Certainly I would love to run another 100. I discovered that I’m a big fan of night running – lucky me."
The 100 mile stare!
Hal at Pole Line Aid Station
Hal Koerner's Crowning Moment.
Brew deserved indeed. Shout it from the mountain! Congratulations Carly!
Nice Work Everyone!
Cascade Crest 100 Mile
Ominous skies await Renn before the start of his first 100 mile.The ball started rolling in the Cascade Mountains of Washington State. Chris Rennaker (RVR store employee and Trailrunner Magazine cover boy) took on the 100-mile beast at the Cascade Crest 100 Mile. Success was his! After a grueling night of running Renn crossed the finish line in 22:22:47. He was paced by his good friend Aaron Brian. Rennaker's account of the event can be found below:
Rennaker powers over the mountains en route to his first 100 mile finish.Chris Rennaker in his own words,
"The race started at 10am. So, lots of time to walk around and chat with fellow runners some I know some I'm meeting for the first time at the start area. We had huckleberry pancakes and fruit for breakfast at the Easton Fire Department. then did a pre-race breifing for 20 minutes. Everybody sort of shuffled to the start line and we were off.
The morning started out cloudy and never really got sunny at all during the day. I didn't get to see any of the vista's around the area that the race is known for. No Rainier, no craggy peaks or anything. Then it turned to night time and I didn't see a damn thing then either. I felt like I was running smart and at a good pace, not too fast, for 68 miles. But I think I may have been pushing it up the hills a little too much and that's what caused my quads to blowout around mile 85. I lost 8 places that last 15 miles. CCC 100 was the hardest thing I think I've ever done and really made me dig deep through the pain in my quads, knee and feet, to continue. At several points throughout the last 15 miles I told Aaron, that this has turned into a nightmare, a trainwreck, a f@#$ing disaster.
I laid down once at mile 91 or 92 and got passed by a runner, Aaron said to them "this is where runners go to die" in a nice deep voice. They did not get as much of a kick out of it as Aaron and I did, I got up and kept going. All in all, I was only 22 minutes over my 22 hour goal. I ran a 22:22 for my first 100 mile run."
A popular Chris Rennaker pose. Congratulations big guy!Grand Teton 100 Mile
Then the ball bounced over to Alta, Wyoming for the Grand Teton 100 Mile. Erin Keller and Jody Waters (both of Ashland, OR) put forth excellent efforts on their first 100-mile race. Jody called it at mile 75, though the mind and spirit were strong, disabling blisters brought her to a halt. Erin finished in 29:52:58, 4th woman and 8th overall.
Erin runs through the aspens of the Tetons.Jody Waters had this to say about her experience,
"Good news and bad news. Erin supplied the good news with a strong and happy finish - just under 30 hours (29:52) with a smile on her face the whole time and won our age group. I am the bad news (well, good and bad). I was doing really well and feeling great until mile 70 - holding pace for around a 23-24 hour finish, and 3rd woman most of the day - but huge blisters covering the heel pads on both feet eventually took me out at 75 miles. Miles 64-75 were a death march on my toes to avoid placing weight on my heels. Very painful. Big bummer.
Regardless, many smiles and good experiences. John was a stellar crew, and I owe big thanks to him and to Sean Meissner who stepped up to guest crew and help administer to my ravaged feet after he finished his own 50. We had great weather and a fun and challenging course. Both the overall male and female winners (Ty Draney and Ashley Nordell) broke course records (19:19 and 23:03, respectively), and the race directors and aid stations were incredibly supportive and well-prepared. The race is funny - really small and seems to be geared towards first-timers. The 4-loop course is probably not for everyone - some good views and a great climb and descent on one of the laps, but definitely requires some mental fortitude to stay excited through all four loops.
I'm trying to sort out what the hell happened to my feet - the blisters don't look or act like regular friction blisters and are showing some signs of infection which is scary. My doc ran a blood panel this morning to check for signs of hypo or hypernatremia and I'm on elevated feet house arrest until they clear up and I can take weight on them. But, I'm thrilled at how things went otherwise and am hoping to problem-solve this foot issue and take all the good
things into my next 100 and not DNF again.
"Good news and bad news. Erin supplied the good news with a strong and happy finish - just under 30 hours (29:52) with a smile on her face the whole time and won our age group. I am the bad news (well, good and bad). I was doing really well and feeling great until mile 70 - holding pace for around a 23-24 hour finish, and 3rd woman most of the day - but huge blisters covering the heel pads on both feet eventually took me out at 75 miles. Miles 64-75 were a death march on my toes to avoid placing weight on my heels. Very painful. Big bummer.
Regardless, many smiles and good experiences. John was a stellar crew, and I owe big thanks to him and to Sean Meissner who stepped up to guest crew and help administer to my ravaged feet after he finished his own 50. We had great weather and a fun and challenging course. Both the overall male and female winners (Ty Draney and Ashley Nordell) broke course records (19:19 and 23:03, respectively), and the race directors and aid stations were incredibly supportive and well-prepared. The race is funny - really small and seems to be geared towards first-timers. The 4-loop course is probably not for everyone - some good views and a great climb and descent on one of the laps, but definitely requires some mental fortitude to stay excited through all four loops.
I'm trying to sort out what the hell happened to my feet - the blisters don't look or act like regular friction blisters and are showing some signs of infection which is scary. My doc ran a blood panel this morning to check for signs of hypo or hypernatremia and I'm on elevated feet house arrest until they clear up and I can take weight on them. But, I'm thrilled at how things went otherwise and am hoping to problem-solve this foot issue and take all the good
things into my next 100 and not DNF again.
Erin was a star - she infected everyone on the course with her great attitude and big smile."
Jody descends the meadows of Wyoming.John Price (Erin's husband and the ladies' crew person) summed it up like this,
"Erin had a very solid first 100 at Tetons. She had a great attitude the entire way and managed herself very well. In the end she snuck in under her goal time of 30 hours with a 29:52 after a strong effort during the last 5 miles. Jody had a great 70 miles (running with the lead women) but her feet began to betray her and by mile 75 her heals were so badly blistered that running, let alone walking, was not going to happen. Though disappointed, she put out a great effort and ran 25 miles farther than she ever had. On reflection I'm sure she'll realize that she really put it out there and will be as proud as we were of her effort. Overall a beautiful day in the Tetons-no rain or wind-and mild temps. Ashley Nordell shattered the women's record with a 23 hour effort and Ty Draney broke the men's course record."
"Erin had a very solid first 100 at Tetons. She had a great attitude the entire way and managed herself very well. In the end she snuck in under her goal time of 30 hours with a 29:52 after a strong effort during the last 5 miles. Jody had a great 70 miles (running with the lead women) but her feet began to betray her and by mile 75 her heals were so badly blistered that running, let alone walking, was not going to happen. Though disappointed, she put out a great effort and ran 25 miles farther than she ever had. On reflection I'm sure she'll realize that she really put it out there and will be as proud as we were of her effort. Overall a beautiful day in the Tetons-no rain or wind-and mild temps. Ashley Nordell shattered the women's record with a 23 hour effort and Ty Draney broke the men's course record."
Erin Keller (left) and Jody Waters in their matching chocolate Moeben Sleeves!Wasatch Front 100 Mile
The finish...what they've all come for!The ball finally came to rest this summer in the mountains outside of Salt Lake City, Utah. Carly Varner (also of Ashland) took on her first 100-miler at the Wasatch Front 100 Mile Endurance Run. Hal Koerner, Carly's fiance and RVR's owner, didn't want her to feel lonely on the course, so he too took on the 100-mile challenge.
Carly, hands and plate full, gets help from her crew. When asked to describe her experience, Carly responded with this heart felt message,
"I truly can't believe I made it. It seems so surreal now that we're back. I’ve been told in the past that if you’re not sore after your race that you didn’t run hard enough. Certainly I was sore the day after the race and yesterday during our 11 hour drive home, but today I feel as if it was all just a dream. Of course the reality of being back home and back to work is quite sobering, I still think I played my cards wisely and that I’m proud to have been successful.
"I truly can't believe I made it. It seems so surreal now that we're back. I’ve been told in the past that if you’re not sore after your race that you didn’t run hard enough. Certainly I was sore the day after the race and yesterday during our 11 hour drive home, but today I feel as if it was all just a dream. Of course the reality of being back home and back to work is quite sobering, I still think I played my cards wisely and that I’m proud to have been successful.
Another thing that I heard several times before embarking on this 100 mile adventure was that the Wasatch 100 was a stupidly tough first hundred to tackle. A thought followed of course by another obvious one; that all 100-milers are tough. Why yes, yes they ridiculously are. 100 miles of heaven and hell is no joke. I knew that my legs would grow weary, that my breath would weaken and that the “lows” would tirelessly haunt me, but what I was happy to discover was that my spirit couldn’t be broken, that my laugh wouldn’t go unheard and that my smile could shine through even the thickest layers of dust. So with a little patience I was able to ride the ups and downs straight through the finishing tape and I have a kick-arse buckle to prove it.
It all just brings tears to my eyes. I wasn't emotional out there, like I've been in other races. But thinking about it now, about the hugs at the finish line and the encouragement at the aid stations, it really has become a special time for me to spend with family and friends... These crazy things bring us all together!
Certainly I would love to run another 100. I discovered that I’m a big fan of night running – lucky me."
The 100 mile stare!
Hal at Pole Line Aid StationHal would go on, after a somewhat brutal night of running, to finish Wasatch in 22:18:16.
Hal Koerner's Crowning Moment.Carly would rock and roll through to witness a second sunrise and finish her first 100-miler in 32:38:29.
Brew deserved indeed. Shout it from the mountain! Congratulations Carly!Nice Work Everyone!
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