The chatter about Western States reminds me of those drinks we made in our teens. The first couple of ingredients tasted good but over adding and mixing and soon it's just putrid liquid you would choke down for the buzz or acceptance. I don't mind the overkill and reiterations of the obvious but I prefer it to be accurate. I read Runner's World's preview of the men's race and they called Jornet a "Frenchman".
I'm in the odd world of recovering from a 100 and tapering for a much more demanding 100. The recovery was a breeze. I felt good three days after the run and virtually 100% just 6 days after. Now, 12 days later, I feel super, actually, lean, energetic (except today I'm a bit groggy and thus taking it easy), excited to race and overall in good spirits. I would've traded my favorite signed Donny Osmond poster to be at WS this weekend, whether pacing, crewing, gawking, whatever. However, I'll be sitting in front of the laptop after a run up and down Mt. Evans in the morning (my last bigger effort before Hardrock) and following every update on the WS site, tweet, blog post, etc. And, my friend, Darren will be at the all-important section of the WS race, Forest Hill, which is 62 miles into the race. He'll be forwarding photos and commentary to me, so I can tweet them. The photos should be telling as to how folks are feeling.
Wish Hardrock would update the wait list. I've heard it's moved some but it's not posted on the site. I've already taken the time off work and am heading to Silverton on Wednesday the 6th. I'm running that sucker (or, crawling up and tumbling down, yeah).
Good luck to the WS runners. Have fun chasing Kilian. Bon chance et a vortre sante!
I called Jornet a Frenchman last year. Runner's World and I just might know something nobody else does. Plus, it's much easier to root against a Frenchie than someone from Spain.
ReplyDeleteI saw that "Frenchman" bit too and got a bit of satisfaction out of it.
ReplyDeleteA while back I called Lizzy Hawker Canadian though (she's British).
Well he dresses like a Frenchman.
ReplyDeleteThat's ridiculous. He'd wear a beret (a white one).
ReplyDeleteI actually don't even know what that means. But it looked like it might be funny when I typed it.
ReplyDeleteGeez, Roes just lobbed a couple of disclaimers that he expects to somehow support his "I'm ready go" vibe. Either it's classic cat and mouse, or he knows he's about to blow.
ReplyDeleteI think you're right about them chasing Frenchie. The real race will be for 2nd and top 10, you're into that.
Go Clark!
I agree with Brownie - much easier to dog a Frenchie! I would not even dream of guessing this one other than the fact that it would be hard to discount Geoff's chances after last year.
ReplyDeleteWhere do you depart for the run up Evans? The trail out of Echo Lake. I have been following your blog and am looking to do a new run Saturday(disclaimer: I am not trying to run with you as I am a slow sea level (LA) runner) just looking for new ideas.
ReplyDeleteHey anon.
ReplyDeleteThe guy I'm going with and I are going to do vastly different paces. You're welcome to meet us. We'll be at the echo lake parking at roughly 7:15am
Great, thanks for the invite I will try to make it. It's Todd by the way I couldn't get a post any other way than anon. Cheers
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