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Location:

American Fork,UT,USA

Member Since:

May 20, 2009

Gender:

Male

Goal Type:

Other

Running Accomplishments:

6 100 mile finishes:

Wasatch 100- 2011

Wasatch 100- 2012

Buffalo Run 100- 2013

Bryce 100- 2013

Wasatch 100- 2013

Buffalo Run 100- 2014

100 mile PR- 22:42

Multiple ultra distance adventure runs every year

My running focus has been on ultra running since 2011

Climbed 348 peaks from 2010-2013

 

Short-Term Running Goals:

Race Schedule for 2014:

Buffalo 100 (Goal: 22 hours)

Bighorn 100

Wasatch 100 (Goal: Under 30 hours)

Have less than 20 trail diggers in 2014:

Diggers so far in 2014: 1

Climb 100 peaks in 2014

Peaks climbed so far in 2014: 40

Long-Term Running Goals:

24 hour Wasatch 100 finish

Personal:

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Saucony Kinvara Lifetime Miles: 175.05
Hoka Bondi-B Lifetime Miles: 492.55
Brooks Cascadia 6 #3 Lifetime Miles: 246.52
Altra Lone Peak #2 Lifetime Miles: 398.00
2013 Elevation Gain Lifetime Miles: 325375.00
Altra Lone Peak #3 Lifetime Miles: 409.50
Altra Torin Lifetime Miles: 268.25
Altra Lone Peak 1.5 Lifetime Miles: 380.35
Altra Provision Lifetime Miles: 44.10
Altra Lone Peak 1.5 #2 Lifetime Miles: 312.40
Altra Lone Peak #4 Lifetime Miles: 439.00
2014 Elevation Gain Lifetime Miles: 118065.00
Altra Olympus Lifetime Miles: 98.00
Altra Lone Peak #5 Lifetime Miles: 146.70
Wed, Jul 08, 2009
Total Distance
9.25

Ran the Wasatch Crest trail with Jun and Enoch this morning and had the BEST sunrise of the year on the top of Scott Hill. The moon was full above all of the spectacular Wasatch Peaks with an amazing alpenglow to the west, and the sky was lit up with oranges and reds with the sun rising in the east.  The trail was incredible with wildflowers and everything is so green because of all of the June rain. It was a fantastic day.  I finished the route in 1:41 after Jun and just before Enoch.

We did have some significant elevation gain at the start of the trail and my lungs were definitely feeling it with this cough I have had, but once we hit the downhill it was fun and much easier.

Another note: I don’t think you have truly lived until you have had a ‘dirt bag’ shower in the sink at the Big Cottonwood Park-n-ride and the free soap actually smells nice.

Night Sleep Time: 4.50Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 4.50Weight: 154.00Calories: 1900.00
Comments
From jun on Wed, Jul 08, 2009 at 12:43:09 from 66.239.250.209

Please enlighten us on what constitutes a 'dirtbag shower'. I can guess, but I think others would be interested to know.

From Enoch on Wed, Jul 08, 2009 at 12:45:40 from 76.164.28.30

As long as you didn't touch the creek, that is our watershed you know. HA HA

It was a really good time! Way to get out, too bad you are a still feeling the effects of your cough.

From Scott Wesemann on Wed, Jul 08, 2009 at 13:00:36 from 66.239.250.209

As you know, a ‘dirt bag’ shower= Climbers that live out of their cars for weeks at a time often refer to their exploits as ‘dirtbaggin’ and while engaged in such activities they must improvise and shower any way possible. This could include rivers, lakes, water bottles, gas station bathrooms or the more luxurious KOA campground. In this case I had to strip down as far as I felt comfortable (enough to ensure I wouldn’t be arrested) and use the sink to wash my hair and body and then I utilized a t-shirt for my towel. I also did apply deodorant in the parking lot and I made it to work smelling fresh and clean.

From leslie peterson on Wed, Jul 08, 2009 at 18:41:29 from 76.23.61.78

Sounds like the perfect run! Where did you start and finish? I usually start at Guardsman and end up in Millcreek. Sounds like you might have done the opposite.

From Scott Wesemann on Wed, Jul 08, 2009 at 19:20:46 from 66.239.250.209

We started at Guardsman and at Dog Lake we took the Mill D trail back to the trailhead. Next time I think we my try going all the way out Millcreek. That trail is sooo much fun.

From leslie peterson on Wed, Jul 08, 2009 at 19:23:37 from 76.23.61.78

I have not tried that route, it is pretty steep from Dog Lake to Mill D. Acouple of weeks ago we started at Gaurdsman and went down to Desolation lake and out Mill D. Finishing up at Mill D sure saves time on the car shuttling. Nice.

From Scott Wesemann on Wed, Jul 08, 2009 at 20:15:13 from 66.239.250.209

I made a mistake, we actually did do the route you did as well. I meant to say Desolation and not Dog. :-) It was great fun.

From jun on Thu, Jul 09, 2009 at 13:16:42 from 66.239.250.209

I'm going again on Saturday, but running a loop from Mill D up the road to Upper Mill trailhead and then that route back down. Everyone should come along.

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