Bear Mountain 50 miles 7,038 Elevation Gain 14,074 Elevation Change
...with twice the elevation change compared to my first 50 miler trail run, I knew it was gonna be a long day.
4:30am ...I don't know why I'm smiling, I only had about 3hours asleep and about to run for 12hrs
...these 3 crazy guys and Helen (not shown) had their relay to run in a few hours as well.
I got to met Dean Karnazes, one of my inspirations to do start doing Ultra Marathons. For those who don't know who he is, check out his wiki.
He also has a great book out " Ultramarathon Man: Confessions of an All Night Runner"
...Mile 10
Mile 22 (Tallest peak)
Note the runners in red and green (far left), I almost lost them when stopping for this picture...
Mile 20-30... not much running
my boy Alex running with me to the finish...
...Powered by Dim Sum Ultra runners (That guy in the yellow is one crazy runner too!)
TBW... Thompson, Alex, "me", Sam, Helen
The North Face Challenge matching Jackets...yeah!
Finish stats; 12hrs 3min 72 place of 141 started
12hours of up hill running and this is what you get....
...Not as bad as last years 50 miler, Im getting stronger! (left ankle, 2days)
Pros: Great Swag and Finishers Medal, Beautiful route, Crazy terrain = a true Ultra marathon challenge
Cons: More choices at Aid Stations, Rugged terrain will kill non trai runners ankles, better trail makers when trails merge with 50k and marathon runners.
So originally we planned to climb this in the dead of winter with the sub zero temps, 100mph winds and 40ft snow banks...we all know how much I like a good challenge. Thank the Heavens we didnt, I would rate this trip in my top ten for difficulty, I dont think we would have made it back or up in that case. We hit just about every kind of terrian you can think of...enjoy
(click for full size) Jonathan and I at the start of the Lions Head Trail
Matt and I (below the Tree line)
(Jonathan and Matt about to cross the Tree Line)
(The climb above the Treeline was not as bad as it looks, as long as you had the proper equipment! (Crampons, axe, boots, etc))
(Bowl of Tuckerman Ravine to the right, Peak 1 of 2))
...If I knew I could get a medal or money, I would've ran faster!!! FYI: Planning to do the Xterra Stillwell Race #2 now..holla if you wanna run. Stillwell is a really fun trail to run!
By far one of the most fun races in Long island...anyone wanna race together or as a relay team this year? Contact me... http://dirtyevents.com/AdventureRace.htm
Sunday, June 27, 2010
1 Mile Trail Run, 2 mile kayak/canoe, 100 yard portage, 11 Mile Mountain Bike, Challenge course of 10 tasks & 3 Mile Trail Run
Attention!!! The Marine Corps Marathon (MCM) in Washington DC has opened for registration, last year they closed in 5 days... I have signed up with 2 guys training for their first marathon so feel free to contact me new runners!
So one of my crazy friends tells me about this awesome "Urban" hike thru Manhattan to NJ...I figure If I can run 30miles for no reason, Im pretty sure I can "walk" for a few hours...We carb up in Chinatown and walk to the George Washington Bridge then over to NJ.
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The North Face Endurance Challenge
