CONGRATS Anton!!!!! 10:31:59...you rock! And Scott...? I didn't see your name...? Can't wait to hear all about the JFK :)

Congrats guys!!! Can't wait to hear all about it.....

I think you checked last years results.
This year was;

972 Anton Struntz GAITHERSBURG MD 12:43:17 15:13
973 Scott Fleming MADISON NJ 12:43:17 15:13

I'm working on the race report.

Anton rolled his ankle a number of times while we were on the AT within the first 10 miles. I don't know how he walked, let alone run and finish. His ankle was the size of a grapefruit. It was painful to look at. I admire his intestinal fortitude. He seriously defined mental toughness on Saturday.

That and he was able to remain sane and retain his hearing after listening to me all that time. :D

We started together and we finished together. I really had a great time doing my first ultra.

Ok, I'm a dork! I looked and looked at the list and couldn't find any Beads listed! Hehee I guess I'm a little brain damaged from my own run yesterday.

Anyway, you guys ROCK! You are SO awesome! Scott, make sure you put out your report over the upcoming long weekend, so we have plenty of time to read it...I'm sure it's going to be a loooong one ;) CONGRATS again!!!

hahaha.

And damn!
111 Hillary Biscay 29 F 2/36 TUSCON AZ 8:14:56 9:52

owwwwwwwwwwwwwww

Hey Anton and Beads...how's the recovery going? Hope you're both feeling good by now. I was thinking, how about you give us the top three things you learned at the JFK 50-miler...? Care to share your insights...?

You said 'duty'(pronounced doody!):D

It was a busy week. I promise to have my race report and som more substantial commentary tomorrow.

I saw the pix.

You can see me as I progress to bloated gassy glory at the finish!:D

Hey Kylie...when is your 50K???? There's another local one here planned for December 30th...I'm not so sure that's good timing being right in the middle of the holidays. Of course, I'd have LOTS of stored energy... :rolleyes:

the only bad thing about camping after an ultra or marathon is even my car camping 3.5inch thermarest doesn't feel good enough after a 50km run!

Not too much realy feels good after a marathon or an ultra.
I am usually not comfortable at all until the second night.

i concur it is hard to get comfortable after a long effort - the body is just too tired to rest in many ways!

Nope, I have been a little busy at work, and a bit of a slacker on my Race report. It's getting there... ;-)

I'll be running out there in my 80's, though in all likelihood, on new knees ;) I'm glad to know that I'm not the only one who stared this crazy stuff in their 30's! There are many unsung heros out there...

So, what are your ultra running goals for 2008? I'm going to run a 50-miler in April...its like 14 weeks away!!! When I look at the training plan (for the JFK...thank you Anton!), I get a little freaked out! Other than that, my buddies and I are still planning on the Wild West Relay in CO in August. What about you?

You're ready kylie...more than you realize. Best of luck.

My goals?
Greenway Trail 50k. My plan is to run it as 100k. Start at the finish and get to the start about start
time! March 1.
Lt. Stone 50k . March 22 On the road.
Virginia 24 Run for Cancer. April 12
24 Hour Virginia Adventure run. April 26
JFK 50 miler on November 22.
This is a big ultra year for me as I also want to do a Double IM in July and a Triple in October.
Beads and I keep thinking about setting up a Fat A$$ (A "Diet" for you AR types) IM...I may have to this year for training and to keep costs down.
I keep telling myself "One year, I'm going to do nothing but short races!"

A Fat A$$ is a tradition in Ultrarunning. There are probably more FA races around than regular ones...and in fact you can hold one yourself. Google Fat A$$ 50k (with real S's) and see how many hits you get.
It's an ultra, say 50k, no entry fee, you keep your own time and supply your own aid.
No t-shirt. No whinning. You can have a time cut off, or not. They go up to 100 + miles. The beauty of it? It counts in your race total..it's a race but purely outside the realm of organized racing. They often have pot luck after race feeds.
Beads and I have been kicking around the idea of doing one for an HIM or IM Or Ultra Duathlon.
Ya set a date. Tell folks where. That's it. Show up on race day and do your thing. Ya need at least two people or it's just a long training day.
And no, a Fat A$$ is not required....if that were the case I'd never be allowed!

Sounds like a blast -- I have to pass though. I'm in class that week.

It's next weekend for me :)

Are you still going to do the FL race?

ahh I was referring to the one you had mentioned but said the local UR folks weren't excited about.

Very cool about the 50miler in April though... hope you get in!!

Hey Kylie...how was the 50k???

Thanks for the link Anton...IF I don't get in, and IF my friend doesn't want a pacer, then I'll volunteer to pace someone else. I'm going to be ready for 50 miles one way or another :)

It was good -- tons of fun! I am still working on the race report... I'll put it down for being up by tomorrow (American Idol is tonight and that should give me some good writing time ;))

Oh. My. God. Things I shouldn't be allowed to know about: http://www.runacrosstheworld.com

Hey, guess what? I got into Umstead!! Now its real. My first 50-miler is on the radar and creeping up fast. I've been running more than ever, but now I feel like I can really focus, knowing for sure that I have a place at the starting line come April 5th.

And...my running group send in our applications for the Vermont 100 today as well! My Plan: sign up for the 100K and see how Umstead goes. If I hate the 50-miler....or die....then I'll back out. The rest of the group is going for the full 100 miles. Hopefully I'll be done with the 100K and be there at the finish line to cheer them on!