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Buffalo Trail 50K

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Location:

Eden,UT,USA

Member Since:

Oct 27, 2007

Gender:

Male

Goal Type:

Other

Running Accomplishments:

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

Short-Term Running Goals:

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44.850.0044.85
ASICS 2150 Miles: 5.45ASICS Trabuco Miles: 7.32Brooks Cascadia 4 Miles: 32.08
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Awesome walk/Hike on the BSH trail south of Rainbows with the kiddos - 60 degree weather!!

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Wanted to hit the BSH North after work, but the winds and rain came and I lost motivation. Hit the tM-n-law 'o doom to get the legs moving a bit. Will try the bench tomorrow... Where'd spring go!

ASICS 2150 Miles: 3.35
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After work trail run with Shane. Headed out on the BSH Trail north... Passed St. Joseph's girls cross country team out on the mtn... Probably my last big run until sat. might do something easy on Thurs or Fri...The Buffalo are getting closer!!

ASICS Trabuco Miles: 7.32
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A couple of miles to loosen up for tomorrow..

ASICS 2150 Miles: 2.10
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Race: Buffalo Trail 50K (32 Miles) 05:50:24, Place overall: 53, Place in age division: 17
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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
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Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
44.850.0044.85
ASICS 2150 Miles: 5.45ASICS Trabuco Miles: 7.32Brooks Cascadia 4 Miles: 32.08
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