tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8860166.post3954421894358649784..comments2024-02-11T00:54:20.373-08:00Comments on A Trail Runner's Blog: Elites Complete For $10k Grand Prize in The North Face Endurance Challenge Championship This SaturdayScott Dunlaphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16096284778835123584noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8860166.post-27789764712168799122007-12-15T11:11:00.000-08:002007-12-15T11:11:00.000-08:00You can find an interview with Uli Steidl (the win...You can find an interview with Uli Steidl (the winner) <A HREF="http://runtrails.blogspot.com/2007/12/uli-steidl-redefines-ultra-distance.html" REL="nofollow">here</A>.<BR/><BR/>SDScott Dunlaphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16096284778835123584noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8860166.post-18337451975902637942007-11-29T16:16:00.000-08:002007-11-29T16:16:00.000-08:00I think Jenn will do really well, too. She's been...I think Jenn will do really well, too. She's been flying below most people's radar the last couple years, but since she moved to Bend, OR this summer I think she'll gain more trail experience (all of her training used to be almost exclusively on flat paved roads in Virginia Beach) and that combined with her short speed(she's run a 2:53 marathon and 35:30 10K this year) will do some real damage in the coming seasons--including this weekend.Antonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11148317903654491236noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8860166.post-86760544272701467052007-11-28T17:10:00.000-08:002007-11-28T17:10:00.000-08:00Uli takes it. Gotta go with speed (him) over stre...Uli takes it. Gotta go with speed (him) over strength (Matt) when NOT at altitude. I bet Jen Shelton runs well. How can her bio not mention the fastest ever womens 100 mile trail run in history by over an hour (RR THIS year!)I am a runner. "We are what we repeatedly do"https://www.blogger.com/profile/02521853843930270632noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8860166.post-72109564475774800652007-11-28T16:59:00.000-08:002007-11-28T16:59:00.000-08:00Matt trounced Uli here in CO (Pikes Peak a few yea...Matt trounced Uli here in CO (Pikes Peak a few years ago), but I think 50 miles at sea level is more Uli's bag. If the course is where I think it is (Miwok and Dipsea area?), the trails really aren't very technical but the hills tend to be shorter and steeper than in Colorado. I also think having more experience at 50 miles will help Uli. Should be a great race and I would not be surprised to see 3rd place a full 30-45 minutes back.Paul DeWitthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02486657258509248273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8860166.post-21189468611725732472007-11-28T16:53:00.000-08:002007-11-28T16:53:00.000-08:00Andy's right; Matt will win. Even though Uli is i...Andy's right; Matt will win. Even though Uli is insanely talented, Matt has a laser focus when it comes to preparing for a race. If he shows up, he's ready and will kill it. Also, even though his marathon PR is 2:19 from many, many years ago, he was capable of much faster and is somehow not slowing down with age...he just broke his own course record at the Barr Trail Mountain Race this summer, which has been around for 7 years. It's really hard for me to bet against him. And, he's just way too strong on hills. Obviously.<BR/><BR/>tonyAntonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11148317903654491236noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8860166.post-26415380858388618192007-11-28T16:02:00.000-08:002007-11-28T16:02:00.000-08:00Shame on you Northern California for your over-abu...Shame on you Northern California for your over-abundance of trail running related activities. <BR/><BR/>Curse you Western States Lottery,<BR/>damn you PCTR and your scenic Woodside Trail Run and I spit in your (North) Face for scheduling an Endurance Championship on top of it all. <BR/><BR/>Aaaaaaargh!<BR/>- PaulPaul Charterishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02831196294867106529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8860166.post-73696669187597077002007-11-28T12:25:00.000-08:002007-11-28T12:25:00.000-08:00My money's on Carpenter. Uli will battle hard but...My money's on Carpenter. Uli will battle hard but I can't see old 93vo2max man going down in this one. He's just too tough. Plus the course is just technical enough to challenge Uli and play into Matt's San Juan Solstice style power.<BR/><BR/>Glad I'm sitting here in the snow getting fat!<BR/><BR/>AJWAJWhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04387120797582582699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8860166.post-52606738259401301672007-11-28T12:24:00.000-08:002007-11-28T12:24:00.000-08:00Kami and Jen, and Uli/Matt. My pick for the battle...Kami and Jen, and Uli/Matt. My pick for the battles:)Olgahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00493291972954387932noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8860166.post-70592393997187981512007-11-28T10:30:00.000-08:002007-11-28T10:30:00.000-08:00I'm certainly not fast enough for this race! Uli i...I'm certainly not fast enough for this race! Uli is amazing - I think he's the one to beat.<BR/><BR/>I'm hoping to volunteer at the Woodside 50k this weekend, and am taking a rest from running. SB9T really sucked the life out of my legs - tough course!<BR/><BR/>SDScott Dunlaphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16096284778835123584noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8860166.post-43263495463576115832007-11-28T09:09:00.000-08:002007-11-28T09:09:00.000-08:00Wow! For once, the biggest ultrarunning event in ...Wow! For once, the biggest ultrarunning event in Northern California on the first Saturday in December won't be the Western States lottery. <BR/><BR/>Running a smart race won't work at this one; to win, someone is just going to have to run out of their mind from the gun.Bryon Powellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03145211090529511625noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8860166.post-3783655190532537622007-11-28T08:21:00.000-08:002007-11-28T08:21:00.000-08:00Its going to be a really interesting race. I can'...Its going to be a really interesting race. I can't wait to watch it go down first hand! It seems like everyone is putting their money on Carpenter. I think Uli will be the one to beat though. <BR/>I'll be thrilled just to even crack the top 10!!<BR/>Rod BienRod Bienhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15830582122820452989noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8860166.post-36319861184336483442007-11-27T23:30:00.000-08:002007-11-27T23:30:00.000-08:00That is quite a field, and should make for a fun a...That is quite a field, and should make for a fun and exciting race, but I didn't see your bio up there Scott?!? <BR/><BR/>Since I didn't see your name registered for the Woodside 50K, I figured you would be runnin for the money up in Marin this weekend...or are you pulling volunteer duty at your driveway aid station?Andy B.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16664127846386455194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8860166.post-28398465151467925362007-11-27T17:59:00.000-08:002007-11-27T17:59:00.000-08:00Wow. Each and every race has its drama, but this ...Wow. Each and every race has its drama, but this has all the makings to be the ultra smackdown of the year...decade? If ever there was going to be a race with full media coverage, this would be it. Can't wait to read the race reports coming out of this one.<BR/><BR/>Solorunner<BR/>solorunner.blogspot.comJason Rockmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05607279161239912040noreply@blogger.com