- As I'm sure everyone has heard the Wasatch 100 race committee has decided to add Irv's Torture Chamber back in for 2013! It is truly astounding to me that a race committee would listen to the runners and make a change like this. This is just another reason why this race is so special. Read about it here.
- Brighton marathon results and report have been posted over on the Wasalpstriders blog. Even though we couldn't be there to organize things this year there was a very healthy group of runners that did it themselves. Right on guys, thanks for keeping the tradition going.
- This Saturday morning (7/13/2013) Erik, Peter, Jason and Ben will be making a run at the Highline Trail in the Uinta's. Follow along here on Spot.
Now back to Hardrock...
6 comments:
So Christian, by your estimation are we now back on par with the old course in terms of the projected pace of the final 25, still quicker or somehow slower? As I remember, you estimated 40 minutes quicker in a previous post on the short-lived (and never run) new course.
Nick,
I need to run it to get an honest opinion but my gut tells me we lost 15 mins by finishing at Soldier Hollow (for the front runners). In about 2 weeks I plan on running the last section (25 miles) and I'll post my thoughts. The reality is that the distance is .7 miles longer and I believe I have been enlisted to help with mapping the new section. Good times indeed. Let me know if you get over here and we can go for a run.
Is there a climb on the new section to pot bottom to the finish?
I'll be out there for a run in early September, but not much chance before that. I'd welcome some company on that day if you're not already booked up/entered. Finkel FT(overall)W @ HR100!
Chris, there is a climb after leaving Pot Bottom, about 1.7 miles down the road and climbs approx. 800' over .6 miles or 1k if you prefer the euro thing. I am currently working on a whole new set of maps with profiles for each section.
Nick, unfortunately I'm entered. Running with you back in 2010 is highlight from Wasatch that think of fondly. BTW, I know that Gorman came close, but has anyone actually won Wasatch and completed the Slam. I'm not making odds yet but I'm pretty sure I know where I would put my chips.
Great!
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