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Logan,UT,United States

Member Since:

Apr 08, 2005

Gender:

Male

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Other

Running Accomplishments:

Former Course Record Holder (it was a good run while it lasted...)

Logan Peak Trail Race

Completely addicted to trail running

 

 

 

 

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2016 Race Schedule

TBD...

 

 

 

 

Long-Term Running Goals:

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Race: Speedgoat 50K (31 Miles) 06:59:24, Place overall: 21
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Speedgoat 50K

My third (and final) go at this race.  This is the slowest time I have run (it was 8 seconds slower than in 2013) BUT, the course has been changed each time I have done it and made harder with each version.  I would estimate about 15-20 mins harder than in 2013.  So, I am happy with it.  

Overall, I feel my hiking speed is average at best, but I was able to run the flats and downhills faster than those around me.  Lots of yo/yo running.  They'd pass me on the ups and I'd pass back on the downhills.

I tried to moderate my pace for the first hour or two but failed miserably.  I tried to keep up with Erik who is a much better climber than I am and I think it hurt my overall time.  He went on to have a great race and continued to pull away on the climbs.  I just had to push through the fatigue and do what I could.  I had very little motivation the final hour until I got rolling on the downhill and chased the 7 hour barrier.  I sure cut it close, but was able to jog it in with the kids.  They had a blast on the mountain killing time waiting for me so good times were had by all.

Time to move on and run a different race next year.  Maybe the Tushar race near Beaver UT....

T-6:59:24 11K+ vert

2015 Trail Miles Miles: 31.00Altra Superior 2.0 11 Miles: 31.00
Comments
From Adam RW on Thu, Jul 30, 2015 at 07:09:28 from 70.193.102.161

It's been a long time. Already two years. Glad to see you are still running the ultras and tearing up those downhills. I remember you embarrassing me on some stretches. All the best and I hope everything else is good with you and the family.

From Cody on Fri, Jul 31, 2015 at 08:25:51 from 107.0.33.130

Great to hear from you Adam! Time sure flies by!

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