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Eden,UT,USA

Member Since:

Oct 27, 2007

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Male

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PR's

50M : Squaw Peak '10 12:59:57
50K : Buffalo Trail  '10   5:50:24
26.2: Ogden           '08   3:30:39
25K : Buffalo Trail  '09   2:25:10
13.1: Phoenix         '09   1:34:55

Ultra Relay:
2008 WBR Swamp Donkey's 2nd Place 23:30 hrs
2009 WBR Swamp Donkey's 3rd Place 24:32 hrs

 

 Marathons   Completed
 Ogden 26.2

 5

 St. George 26.2

 3

 Mid Mountain 26.2 (Park City)

 1

 

 Ultras                   Completed
 Squaw Peak 50M

 1

 Buffalo 50K

 1

 Red Hot 55K

 1

El Vaquero Loco 50K  1

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Race: Buffalo Trail 50K (32 Miles) 05:50:24, Place overall: 53, Place in age division: 17
Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
32.080.0032.08

First Ultra in the Books! Did the Antelope Island Buffalo 50K today! Longest consecutive running for me - eva. Here's the breakdown. Went into this with one goal break 6 hrs. I knew it was about a mile longer then a "official" 50K - I ran the 25K version last year which I loved. I was hoping to get close to 5:30 but would be happy with anything under 6!

Race started at 8:00 with temps in the mid 30's and some wind. So I opted for tights and a few layers on top. For Hydration and Fuel I just planned on using CarbPro mixed with my water and a Gu at every Aid station - This worked great. I took an endurolyte at the mid point - probably could have used anther around mile 21! Mile breakdown:

Miles 1- 3 Have an elevation gain of 680 ft. Started about mid pack felt good through these miles. Glad to have gloves and tights - wind was chilly.

Miles 4-5 Avg around 8:30's Still feeling good, but holding back a bit knowing I have a long way to go.

Mile 6 Climb to Elephant head aid station. Steep sucka. Took off the gloves and fleece jacket here.

Mile 7 Some Down hill 8 minute mile here

Miles 8-10 Switchback ally. Climb back up to Elephant head. 772 elevation gain.

Miles 11-16 Avg around a 9 minute mile down to the turn around aid station. Spent a few minutes at the station - switched hats and put the head phones and glasses on. Knowing I had to do the loop one more time!! Felt decent here - took an endurolyte.

Miles 17-19 Climb back up to the saddle trail. Had to dodge some horses here. Tough climb back up...

Mile 20-22 Felt decent through here - feeling the climb up elephant in my legs...

Saw G-Doc at the Aid station - he looked fresh as a summers day. He had a great race too! Took off two of my shirt layers and it felt good - to be running in short sleeves.

Mile 23  Needed downhill, but could only muster a 9 minute mile. Side started cramping up on me. Should’ a taken another endurolyte.

Miles 24-26 Another climb up switchback ally. Ended up walking more than I wanted to, due to the side cramp. Got passed by 5-6 people on this section.

At the Aid station I had a few oranges and took a little more time to regroup for the last 5 miles and get the side under control.

Miles 27-32 Knew 5:30 was outta reach, but wanted to get under 6 for shizzle. Legs started coming back a bit so I was letting them roll ( as much as you can at this point ). Shane was on the trail with about 2.5 left - so it was good to finish it out with him - last mile 8:29.

Long report - sorry! But I'm happy the race went as good as it did - despite the side problem. This was the furthest I've ever run!! Ya Buddy...

Met Jon after the race. He had a great race. Hope things keep rollin for him this year. Also - met Erika - she too had a great 25K! Trail FRBers... We'll need some new gear.

Distance: 32.08 Time 5:50:27 Elevation Gain: 4451 Loss: 4409 (Garmin)

Brooks Cascadia 4 Miles: 32.08
Comments
From gdoc on Sat, Mar 27, 2010 at 20:59:44 from 98.202.195.25

Youre a superstar brother. You actually looked great at the aid station. I was blown away you had already packed in more than 20 miles at that point. Nice job. Angel was a step down this time.

From Bryce on Sat, Mar 27, 2010 at 23:26:56 from 174.52.190.220

Nice job Nick! great report, liked the mileage breakdown. Great time for that course. Cograt's on your fist ultra, You da man.

From Rob on Sun, Mar 28, 2010 at 00:35:25 from 24.10.194.25

Congrats, great race!!!!! You nailed it man.

From mozzer on Sun, Mar 28, 2010 at 01:03:39 from 24.5.3.230

not too shabby little bro, hope to be there next year

From Maurine/Miles on Sun, Mar 28, 2010 at 12:06:03 from 97.117.78.66

Ultra marathoners rock! I always hate that second time around having to go up Lone Tree. It is a killer!

From Jon on Sun, Mar 28, 2010 at 15:30:01 from 75.169.142.176

Nick- huge congrats on an excellent first ultra marathon. Glad to hear you were so happy with how it went. Sorry I didn't get to talk to you more- I swung by your area a few minutes later, and you had picked up your chair and left. I'm sure we'll meet again, though. Congrats again.

From crockett on Mon, Mar 29, 2010 at 00:32:28 from 71.36.81.227

Congrats on your first 50K. Well done. It was a great day. Great that there were so many FRBers out there.

From Ericka on Tue, Mar 30, 2010 at 17:11:55 from 174.52.6.216

Wowza! That's gotta feel good to have done your 1st ultra. Nice report, excellent race!

From Ericka on Tue, Mar 30, 2010 at 17:12:26 from 174.52.6.216

oh, and nice to meet yuz

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