August 07, 2008
Ultra-Crazy!
In this newsletter:
1. Washington Ulta Series Results
2. Oregon Trail Ultramarathon Series Results
3. Wheres Karl?
4.Crazy Tips
- Run Hills in 4WD
- trail etiquette
5. Past issues and how to subscribe
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1. Washington Ultra Series Results
White River was a perfect day and a great race with fast times. We now have a new leader for the men as Arthur Martineau scored high enough to take the lead. Monica Ochs still leads for the women, but the ultimate winners for series for men and women can still be decided at Cle Elum, the last race of the series. We also have three runners who can qualify for the Forest Gump award by finishing the Cle Elum race. Christal Elliot, Alan Duebner, and Arthur Martineau have raced all the events in the series so far.
2. Oregon Trail Ultramarathon Series Results
With two races to go, Rod Bien leads for the men, and Linda Samet has the lead for the women. Olytrailrunner Kris Ryding has the distinction of being in 4th place for womens overall in the Oregon Series and 4th place in the Washington Series at the same time!
3. Where's Karl?
Karl Meltzer started his 47 day assualt on the Appalachian Trail on August 5th. You can track his progress on this cool website: http://www.whereskarl.com/
4. Crazy Tips
- Run Hills in 4WD!
Check out Scott Mason's technique for steep pitches. As a speed goat, he uses his hooves!
http://www.wasatchspeedgoat.com/2008/07/27/hardrock-100-ascent-technique/
- trail etiquette
If you haven't heard, there was a disgruted hiker that complained to the Forest Service about the PCT 50 trail race and race leader Rod Bien took an elbow from a hiker. It's important for out sport that we are careful about sharing the trails with others, even during race events.Here are some tips from Jeff Browning:
1) Uphill traffic has the right of way (Downhill runners/hikers yield to Uphill runners/hikers)
2) Bikes yield to hikers/runners and horses
3) Hiker/runners yield to horses
5. Past issues and how to subscribe
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