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Location:

Saratoga Springs,UT,

Member Since:

Jan 31, 2008

Gender:

Male

Goal Type:

Local Elite

Running Accomplishments:

2016 Finished 12 100-milers during the year.  86 career 100-mile finishes, 9th in the world.   First person to do 6 consecutive summits of Mount Timpanogos.  Won Crooked Road 24-hour race. Achieved the 5th, 6th, and 8th fastest 100-mile times in the world for runners age 57+ for the year.

2013  First person to bag the six highest Wasatch peaks in one day. First and only person to do a Kings Peak double (highest peak in Utah).  I've now accomplished it four times. 

2010 - Overall first place Across the Years 48-hour run (187 miles), Overall first place Pony Express Traill 100.

2009 - Utah State Grand Masters 5K champion (Road Runners Club of America).  National 100-mile Grand Masters Champion (Road Runners Club of America). USATF 100-mile National Champion for age 50-54.

2006 - Set record of five consecutive Timpanogos Summits ("A record for the criminally insane")  See: http://www.crockettclan.org/blog/?p=42

2007 - Summited 7 Utah 13-ers in one day.  See: http://www.crockettclan.org/blog/?p=14 

Only person to have finished nine different 100-mile races in Utah: Wasatch, Bear, Moab, Pony Express Trail, Buffalo Run, Salt Flats, Bryce, Monument Valley, Capitol Reef.

PRs - all accomplished when over 50 years old

5K - 19:51 - 2010 Run to Walk 5K

10K - 42:04 - 2010 Smile Center

1/2 Marathon: 1:29:13 - 2011 Utah Valley

Marathon - 3:23:43 - 2010 Ogden Marathon

50K - 4:38 - 2010 Across the Years split

50-mile - 8:07 - 2010 Across the Years split

100K - 10:49 - 2010 Across The Years split

12-hours 67.1 miles - 2010 Across The Years split

100-mile 19:40 - 2011 Across the Years split

24-hours 117.8 miles - 2011 Across the Years split

48-hours 187.033 miles - 2010 Across the Years

Long-Term Running Goals:

I would like to keep running ultras into my 60s. 

Personal:

Details at: http://www.crockettclan.org/ultras/ultracrockett.pdf Married with six kids and six grandchildren.  Started running at the age of 46 in 2004.  My first race since Junior High days was a 50K. I skipped the shorter road stuff and went straight to ultramarathons.  I started as a back-of-the packer, but have progressed to a top-10-percent ultra finisher.  Wish I would have started running at a much earlier age.  Have had several articles published in national running magazines.  Check out my running adventure blog at www.crockettclan.org/blog

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Wed, Dec 29, 2010
Race: Across the Years 48-hour run (187 Miles) 48:00:00, Place overall: 1, Place in age division: 1
Total Distance
187.00

 Detailed race report here

Had the race of my life this week.  I'll do a detailed race report tomorrow.  I started fast, held a lead for all the races for awile and held the 48-hour race lead until the second night when I thought I had given up at mile 160, at 11 a.m. and went to bed for four hours.  But a 3 a.m. I got up, discovered I was behind Debra Horn by 10 laps (5K).  She had a good trot going, but I still had a very fast running gear, so the race was on.  A guy looking at the standings board smiled broadly when he saw me show up.  All I said to him, was: "The chase is on!"  Others gathered around the board to watch the fun.  For the next 1:53, I ran very hard and eventually passed Debra.  All she said was "good job."  After that, she put on a great fight with her crew to try to get back the lead for the next couple hours.  I ran scared because she is a terrific runner, on the US National 24-hour team.  But I pushed my lead bigger and bigger and eventually just ran behind her for many laps, keeping her in my sights so she couldn't surprise me with a chase. I could tell that her crew wasn't very happy about the turn of events.  Soon she gave up the fight and I slowed to walk with all my new friends and accept their kind complements.  For the last two laps, I still had amazing speed and finished off strong with 187 miles.

I didn't expect to win.  World-class runner, Philip McCarthy was in the second group and finished the first 24 hours with almost 116 miles, must a half mile behind what I did on the first day.  But he had medical issues and didn't run day two.  Two other runners could catch me, but it looks like the cold night is taking its toll and they are fading, so I might have the win.

I PRed at distances 50K, 50-mile, 100K, and 100-mile.  Wish they would have published the first day split times.  My 100-mile time was about 19:42.  Finally broke 20 hours.

La Sportive Wildcat - Yellow (old) Miles: 71.00Hoka Miles: 116.00
Comments
From crockett on Sat, Jan 01, 2011 at 01:38:43 from 71.36.80.179

The fast running late in the race took its toll. I have several injuries that will keep me away from running for a couple weeks. After I caught up with Debra, I was limping badly. I tried to hide it, but I think her team noticed so that is probably why she put on a push. I ignored the pain, but now have a swolen foot and other problems.

From Smooth on Sat, Jan 01, 2011 at 02:40:45 from 67.2.79.80

CONGRATULATIONS Davy!!! WAY to fight and claim the victory!!! What an INCREDIBLE race!!! AWESOME PRs in all the ultra-distances! I cannot begin to imagine the pain, the mental toughness, the exhaustion, the cold toil you took on for 48 hours! Truly you are a legend!!! Hope you rest well and recover speedily!

From RAD on Sat, Jan 01, 2011 at 03:00:35 from 67.172.229.125

wow! like smooth said: a legend in the making! Thanks for the most exciting reality tv I've gotten to watch in quite some time!

From Jim Kern on Sat, Jan 01, 2011 at 10:35:13 from 98.202.241.209

Wow. Congrats on a fantastic race. 2010 was a great year for you. Inspiring.

From Maurine/Miles on Sat, Jan 01, 2011 at 10:57:09 from 97.117.58.132

Davy - I am in awe of you. This was the most awesome fun watching you for the last two days.

Let your body heal. You deserve it. I can't wait to read the entire race report.

From Maurine/Miles on Sat, Jan 01, 2011 at 10:58:24 from 97.117.58.132

I think you might have the record on FRB for the number of miles run in a two day period.

From Tom on Sat, Jan 01, 2011 at 12:38:17 from 67.199.180.90

I'm speechless. About all I can say is "WOW!". Nice job and good luck healing up and having a great 2011. I'm thinking your spot atop the mileage board is secure for this week.

From Scott Wesemann on Sat, Jan 01, 2011 at 13:09:06 from 75.162.89.170

Congrats on the win Dave. I had a great time watching the race.

From RunnerAdam on Sat, Jan 01, 2011 at 14:05:58 from 70.187.184.167

WOW - you are amazing!!

From Kelli on Sat, Jan 01, 2011 at 14:14:53 from 71.219.84.215

I wish they would have posted the splits, too! That was a phenomenal 48 hours for you!! AMAZING, truly. And what a way to the end the year. You are a serious competitor to be beat, you are going to have to watch your back at all of the big races now because you have certainly made a name for yourself. SO COOL!!!!

CONGRATULATIONS, it was a blast to watch from Utah! IT kept many of us awake (although I missed the 4 hour nap) and glued to the computer, even my kids kept checking in on you.

Heal up, rest well, take care of yourself!

From Fritz on Sat, Jan 01, 2011 at 16:01:04 from 65.100.192.74

Amazing. 187 miles in 2 days. That is more than many people have run in their entire life. Enjoy the recovery!

From Vis on Sat, Jan 01, 2011 at 17:05:03 from 209.33.208.138

Super impressive.

From Rob Murphy on Sat, Jan 01, 2011 at 17:09:56 from 24.10.248.6

I lack the experience and words to express my awe. Despite the aches and pains, I hope you are reveling in your incredible achievement today.

From crockett on Sat, Jan 01, 2011 at 18:03:19 from 71.36.80.179

Detailed Across the Years 48-hour report can be read here: http://www.crockettclan.org/blog/?p=565

Thanks for all your very kind words. It pleases me that all my work and pain brought some level of enjoyment to many.

From Paul on Sat, Jan 01, 2011 at 18:23:56 from 174.27.136.119

Congrats! Savor the high during your recovery period.

From allie on Sat, Jan 01, 2011 at 21:41:16 from 174.23.238.75

absolutely amazing, davy. congratulations!

From Benn Griffin on Sat, Jan 01, 2011 at 23:15:34 from 96.240.194.127

You're my hero, Davy! Rest up and I will see you in 2011!

From Superfly on Sun, Jan 02, 2011 at 00:00:36 from 208.117.127.110

Wow! That's the craziest thing I've read all year. Good job.

From daceg on Sun, Jan 02, 2011 at 00:42:16 from 74.211.95.26

Unbelievable. I am not sure whether to congratulate you or call the psych ward for you. What a feat!

From Jon on Sun, Jan 02, 2011 at 01:33:10 from 98.71.131.202

We take great joy in knowing how much you suffer and work. But not as much joy as you do, I'm sure! Congrats on the win!!! And on breaking 20 hrs.

From flatlander on Sun, Jan 02, 2011 at 10:35:04 from 76.31.26.153

Really impressive, congratulations. You are now officially in the ultra-ultra club. Other than the Sahara desert race and Badwater, I don't think there is anything you haven't done.

From Burt on Sun, Jan 02, 2011 at 12:32:24 from 173.87.186.51

Awesome.

From MichelleL on Mon, Jan 03, 2011 at 17:39:43 from 67.41.228.8

Wow what a race! What an exciting read! Thanks for the link!

From Dragonvulture on Mon, Jan 03, 2011 at 19:26:33 from 65.44.116.4

I was watching this whenever I could during the 2 days and you were just awesome and inspiring. And thanks for being that guy I can point to when my wife thinks I am nuts.

From crockett on Mon, Jan 03, 2011 at 19:34:00 from 71.36.80.179

Thanks Dragonvulture, always pleased to demonstrate that there are crazier people out there. The really crazy thing is that I no longer think running 100 miles is that far.

From JD on Mon, Jan 03, 2011 at 20:28:59 from 24.10.171.14

Wow! Just finished your report. Thanks for the great write up and for being such an inspiration. I really cannot wrap my mind around your achievement. You're definitely pushing the boundaries of perceived human limits!

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