Valiance and Humility at the Western States - An Interview with Brian Morrison

Most Pacific Northwest ultrarunners were familiar with Brian Morrison before his now-legendary finish at the 2006 Western States. The 27-year-old phenom from Seattle, WA, has been consistently improving his times and earning his place among the elites, such as his 10^th place finish at the 2004 USATF 50-mile Championships at White River (7:34), a 5^th place finish at the 2006 Chuckanut 50k (4:06), and a stunning 8^th place finish at the 2006 Miwok 100k (8:55) racing against the best in the sport.

(Brian leads the pack at the 2005 Capitol Peak 50k; photo courtesy of Glenn Tachiyama)

But it was Brian’s infamous finish at the 2006 Western States that announced his coming to the rest of the world. After setting a wicked fast 18-hour pace for most of the race, Brian found himself leading the field in the final miles of one of the hottest Western States on record. Hyponatremia set in during the last mile, causing Brian to falter and stagger while Graham Cooper and Eric Skaden were catching up quickly. His pacers, including 7-time Western States winner Scott Jurek, assisted him to the finish line and into the arms of medics. For a few minutes he was the winner of the 2006 Western States, but was later disqualified for receiving assistance. He spent two days in the hospital recovering, as word of his epic finish circled the globe. One thing for sure – Brian Morrison had put his stake in the ground, and there was no doubt he is one of the rising stars of ultrarunning.

I had a chance to catch up with Brian over e-mail after a Pearl Jam concert, and hear how is recovery is coming.

Brian, thanks for doing the interview. How is your recovering coming? Will you be racing any more this season?

At this point, I don’t have any definitive race plans. There are a couple of local 50ks here in Washington in the fall that I may do. I’ve also toyed with the idea of running a fall marathon. At this point, nothing is set in stone. It has been nice to just take a little break from training.

Your Western States race was amazing. Did you have any idea you were capable of an 18-hour finish?

I really was not sure what I was capable of, since I had never run the course. All I knew was that I was in the best shape of my life. I actually felt like to win the race I would have needed to run closer to 17 hours. However, as we all know, the heat really slowed the times down.

Had you raced other 100-milers before States?

I had run the Cascade Crest twice before Western States. It is a mountain hundred miler here in Washington. It is a much different course than Western States. There is about 22,000 feet of ascent, and my fastest time there is just under 22 hours.

(Brian in the early stages of the 2006 Western States; photo courtesy of Florida Sports)

Can you tell us in your own words how the race went? I understand it was incredibly hot.

Well I could really elaborate on this one, but to keep it simple, I will just say that it went very well for the vast majority of the race. I had a couple of low points, and I think I threw up just twice. Beginning with the very first weigh-in at Robinson Flat, I was a couple of pounds up. By the last weigh in at Auburn Lakes Trail, I was five pounds heavy. I was drinking fluids like crazy and I was taking two S! Caps per hour during the hottest part of the day. Having now talked to a few different doctors, it seems that I was over-hydrated. Anyway, the only real indication of any trouble was the rise in my weight. It wasn’t until the climb up to Robie Point that I started to have any significant issues. At that point, I think that I was red-lining it just trying to get to the finish. You can only red-line it for so long, and unfortunately I was only able to go that hard until entering the track and then everything blew up.

What do you remember about the finish?

My memory about the finish is very sketchy. I remember coming into the track and seeing the finish, and it looked so far away. I collapsed immediately, and I think I was able to get up under my own power that first time. I remember collapsing once more, and while I was on the ground, I expected to see Graham Cooper come blasting by. I remember being stunned when he did not. Then really my memory picks up in the med tent. I have no recollection of actually coming through the finish line.

Any lessons learned that you would like to pass on?

It’s been really interesting talking to various doctors since Western. They all have their own take on some of the specifics, but they all seem to agree that I was over-hydrated. They all seemed to agree that I was taking a good amount of sodium, but the amount that I was drinking was diluting that sodium level to a dangerously low measure. Talking to Dr. Lisa Bliss, I have realized that what I really needed to do when my weight was up was slow my rate of hydration not just focus on more sodium. I’m sure I learned some other lessons, but because hyponatremia was the condition that ended my race prematurely, I have really soaked up a lot of information on how to avoid that.

You couldn’t ask for a better pacer than Scott Jurek, and I’ve heard you mentioned as “Scott Jurek’s protégé”. How did you meet him and how long have you trained together?

I work as the manager of Seattle Running Company, and Scott works as a physical therapist in the same building that we’re in. He works with his clients in our store a few hours a week, so I see him quite frequently. Last year, when he was training for Western States, I ran with him on a couple long runs, and that was really the first significant amount of time we had spent training together. This year we spent a lot more time training together. I’ve learned a lot from Scott, and I’m thankful for the time I’ve spent running and hanging out with him.

(Brian Morrison and pacer Scott Jurek just outside of Rucky Chucky; photo courtesy of Robert Bell)

How long have you been running? Trail running?

I really began running in 2000. At that time, I was training to climb Mt. Rainier with my uncle, and running was just a way to get in shape. However, the more I ran, the more I enjoyed it. It was while I was in college in Bellingham, WA that I really got hooked on trail running. I began attending the Fairhaven Runner’s Wednesday night trail runs. A handful of the guys that I was regularly running with were training for the Chuckanut 50k. I decided that I’d give it a shot myself, so in March of 2002 I ran my first ultra.

What are some of your favorite races?

The White River 50-miler is incredible. The scenery is awesome, and the event is very well put together. Miwok is another fabulous race on a beautiful course. Some of my other favorites are: Cascade Crest 100, Chuckanut 50k, and the McDonald Forest 50k.

What kind of work do you do? Do your workmates think you’re crazy?

I work as manager of Seattle Running Company. No one at work thinks I’m crazy. We all run ultras. It never ceases to amaze me the talent that has worked at or been affiliated with Seattle Running Company. Beginning from the top down, Scott McCoubrey is a top notch ultra runner himself. However his real knack seems to be for hand picking some of the best ultra runners in the country and hiring them to work in the store. I’ll forget someone I’m sure, but to give you a sense here are a list of people that have worked there: William Emerson, Krissy Moehl, Hal Koerner, Brandon Sybrowsky, Scott Jurek, Justin Angle, and Phil Kochik. Plus Greg Crowther and Uli Steidl are members of the SRC club. Anyway, I’m surrounded by ultra runners all the time, so at work, you’re crazy if you don’t run ultras.

Do you cross-train at all, or is it mostly running?

I lift weights 2-3 times a week. Plus I try to get in as much rock climbing as possible.

Can you tell us a bit about a typical training week for you? What elements do you consider crucial for getting ready for something like States?

In my peak training, I was running 90-100 miles per week. I do one day of speed work and then two long back to back runs on the weekend with sections of threshold pace.

What about diet? What are your favorite foods, for racing and when resting?

I feel like I eat pretty healthy. I love Mexican food. It seemed like this year I was craving burritos after all my long hard efforts.

I hate to be the marketing guy, but your story is perfectly set up for a sequel. Will you be coming back to States next year?

Yes. I definitely want to go back next year and do it with a little more style. Everyone keeps telling me that this year’s race makes for such a good story. My response has been that if I win next year that will make for a great story.

Thanks for your time, Brian. We wish you the best with your recovery!

- SD

[Note - You can read another interview with Brian about his Western States finish here]

Scott Jurek, Monica Scholz win 2006 Kiehl's Badwater Ultra

Scott Jurek successfully defended his title by winning the 2006 Kiehl's Badwater Ultra in 25:41:18, braving conditions that included 120+ degree heat, rainstorms, and flash floods. His time was just over an hour from his record-breaking 2005 finish in 24:36.

(Scott Jurek crosses the line at Mt. Whitney;
photo courtesy of Chris Kostman, Greg Minter, and ADVENTURECorps)

Jurek finished just 15 minutes ahead of first-time Badwater runner Akos Konya from Oceanside, CA. Konya had surprised the field by setting a blistering pace (pardon the pun) as part of the 6am start group set aside for first-timers. This allowed Konya to be the first across the finish line in 25:58:42, but he had to wait and count the seconds for Jurek's 10am start time to catch up (Greg Minter has a great interview with Konya here). By the time it was done, Jurek had edged him out. Charlie Engle (28:18:36), Canadian Ferg Hawke (28:45:10), and David Goggins (30:18:54) finished out the top 5.

(Frank McKinney takes a dip in a flash flood on his way to a 27th place 43:02:40 finish;
photo courtesy of ADVENTURECorps)

Monica Scholz dominiated the female division, finishing 7th overall in 32:07:01. She was nearly 5 hours ahead of Noora Alidina from Palm Harbor, FL (37:16:15). Maria Lemus (39:54:10) finished up the top 3.

Other strong performances of Trail Runner Blog regulars included Dean Karnazes (8th, 33:33:51), Luis Escobar (9th, 36:45:10), and Xy Weiss (18th, 5th female, 41:04:15).

You can find results here, and pictures here. Congratulations to all the racers and crew who braved the heat, and to the runners still out there!

- SD

2006 Teva U.S. Mountain Running Team Announced

[press release]

2006 Teva U.S. Mountain Running Team Announced

The Teva U.S. Mountain Running Team will compete in the 22nd World Mountain Running Trophy in Bursa, Turkey on Sunday, September 10. This year’s Trophy races are uphill events (as opposed to odd-numbered years when the events are held on up/down courses) with the senior men running 12Km, the senior women and junior men running 8.5Km, and the junior women running 3.4Km.

The U.S. team is sponsored by Teva, the title sponsor and official footwear of the team, and SportHill apparel. Teva has been the title sponsor since 2002 and SportHill has been the official apparel sponsor since 2005. 180s joined as a team gear sponsor in 2005. This innovate company manufactures items such as the ExoLite™ Ear Warmer, Convertible Running Glove™ and Eye Gear. FuelBelt, Inc., is the newest team sponsor and will provide hydration gear for this year’s team.

The women’s squad includes four athletes with the top three finishers scoring for the team. Six athletes represent the men’s team with the top four finishers scoring. The junior men’s team includes a maximum of four with top three scoring while the junior women’s team is a maximum of three with the top two scoring. Team leader Richard Bolt, Portland, OR, junior team manager Dave Dunham, Bradford, MA, women’s team manager Ellen Miller, Vail, CO, and Nancy Hobbs, Colorado Springs, CO, council member of the World Mountain Running Association and team manager, will accompany the team to Turkey.

“This looks to be one of (if not the) best team we have ever fielded. I'm glad to be associated with such a great group of runners,” said Dave Dunham, who in addition to holding manager duties this year, also represented the US team seven times with his best finish – second place overall – in 1993.

The 2006 open team includes two newcomers, an athlete returning after a nearly 10 year hiatus, and a few seasoned veterans. (In alphabetic order)

Eric Blake, 27, New Britain, CT earned his spot on the team with his win at the Mount Washington Road Race, the 2006 USA National Mountain Running Championships, in a time of 1:01:09 besting second-place finisher Paul Low by 28 seconds. In 2005 Blake finished second to Simon Gutierrez at Mount Washington and was third in 2004. Blake was fifth at the USA National Mountain Running Championships in Vail in 2003. On June 24, 2006 Blake set the treadmill marathon world record of 2:21:40 in Farmington, CT at Malibu Fitness. (The former world record was 2:23:58.) He was 28th in the 2004 World Mountain Trophy in Sauze D'Oulx, Italy and 23rd in the 2005 World Trophy in Wellington, New Zealand. He was 33rd in the 2004 U.S. Olympic Marathon Trials. In Lyman Memorial High School in Lebanon, Connecticut, he was the 1996 state open cross-country champion. He is a member of the Boston Athletic Assocation and is the Assistant Men’s and Women's Cross-Country and Track and Field Coach at Central Connecticut State University

Rickey Gates, 25, Boulder, CO earned his spot on the team with his third place finish at Mount Washington. Gates was born and raised in the Roaring Fork Valley and is a 1999 graduate of Aspen High School. In 1998 Gates finished fourth in the 3A State Cross Country Championships running 16:48. Gates won the 2005 Imogene Pass Race, an 18 mile race from Ouray to Telluride, Colorado ascending for the first 11 miles and downhill for the final seven miles. He finished 14th at the 2005 USATF Colorado 8Km Cross County Championships timed in 28:04. In 2004 Gates completed a 15,000-mile solo-motorcycle journey from Aspen to South America on a 1979 Honda CX500 that he bought from a friend for $500. He is a graduate of the University of Colorado/Boulder where he studied Sociology and Photography. He works at Frasca Food and Wine on Pearl Street in Boulder.
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Lisa Goldsmith, 41, Nederland, CO, earned a spot on her second mountain team with her decisive win at the Vail Mountain Trophy Race. Goldsmith represented the U.S. at Upice, Czech Republic in 1997 where she was the first American woman finisher. Goldsmith has several top uphill finishes to her credit most notably a win at the Pikes Peak Ascent in 2005 and a masters’ win at this year’s Mount Washington Road Race where she was fifth overall. She recently won the Barr Trail Mountain Race (July 16) setting a new masters’ record. To date in 2006 she has nine overall wins and four of those masters’ wins as well. In 2005 she was named USATF Masters Mountain Runner of the Year. Goldsmith is a massage therapist.

Simon Gutierrez, 40, Alamosa, CO, earned his spot on the team with his win at The Vail Mountain Running Trophy Race. He is a four-time Teva U.S. Mountain Running Team member (2002-2005) and was the first American at the past two World Trophy events where he finished 17th overall in 2004 and 10th in 2005. He was the 2005 USATF Mountain Runner of the Year. Gutierrez is a seven-time winner of the La Luz Mountain Race and three-time Mt Washington Road Race champion. He is a three-time USA world cross country team member and a 1983 High School cross country All American. At age 17 Gutierrez set the still standing road 10Km record of 29.45. He works at the San Luis Valley Regional Medical Center as an outpatient manual /orthopedic physical therapist and works closely with the Adams State men's and women's cross country and track teams.

Laura Haefeli, 38, Del Norte, CO earned her spot on the team with her finish at the USA National Mountain Running Championships at Mount Washington where she was third overall and second American. This is Haefeli’s third team. She was the second U.S. finisher at Mt Washington in 2004 and finished a solid 15th place at the World Mountain Running Trophy (second American) in 2004. Last year Haefeli was the top American finisher with her eighth-place finish. She is a three-time USA National 10Km Trail National Champion and winner of the 2004 Teva Vail HillClimb. Equally talented in summer biathlon (running and marksmanship), Haefeli is a seven time National Champion and a nine-time National Team Member. Running since the sixth grade, she competed in the 800m, 1600m, and cross country in high school, was an All-American during her senior year in college at the University of Dayton and was twice named All-Ohio Runner of the Year and is a two-time USATF Mountain Runner of the Year (2004 and 2005). Her PRs include 34:47 for 10Km, 8Km - 27:33, 5Km - 16:50. Laura and her husband Tom are beekeepers and sell honey and wax. She is the mother of three young children

Nicole Hunt, 36, Deer Lodge, MT earned her spot on her first mountain team by finishing as the first American at Mount Washington where she was crowned the USA National Mountain Running Champion. Hunt has a 5000m track time of 15:52, a 10000m track time of 33:24. She ran 32:48 at the Salt Lake 10Km in 2003, she placed fourth at the USA National Marathon Championships in 2005, and ran a PR of 41:43 at the 2006 Bloomsday Road Race to place tenth among the women and second American. She was fourth at the Gate River Run which hosted the USA 15Km Championships in 2004. She was sixth overall and second American at the 2006 Houston Half Marathon, and was 18th at the 2004 Olympic Trials timed in 2:40:39. This is not Hunt’s first international team. She competed on the USA National Ekiden Teams in 2002 in Beijing and in 2002 in Seoul, South Korea. Hunt has own business where she coaches runners and does personal training primarily Online. She is also an RN but currently not employed as one.

Paul Low, 32, Belchertown, MA was named to his seventh team after earning a spot with a second-place finish at Mount Washington. He is a three-time USATF Mountain Runner of the Year 2002, 2003, and 2004. Low has represented Team USA on the mountain running team in 1999, 2000, and 2002-2005. He secured the 2006 USATF New England Mountain Circuit championship title with his victory at Ascutney Mountain on July 15. He won this year’s selection race at Loon Mountain. He finished second overall at the 2004 Moun Washington Road Race, and as top American was named National Champion. At the 2005 Mount Washington race he finished third. Low won the 2003 North American Snowshoe Championships and was second in 2006. Low was the second U.S. finisher at the 2004 World Mountain Running Trophy finishing in 19th place. Low is a PhD candidate in Geoscience at UMASS studying high temperature geochemistry. He runs for Central Mass Striders.

Chris Lundy, 35, Sausalito, CA was named to the team by the USATF Mountain Ultra Trail Council who voted for the at-large team members. This is Lundy’s second consecutive team. She was fourth at this year’s Mount Washington Road Race and fifth at the Vail Mountain Trophy Race. She finished fourth (second American) at the 2004 USA10Km Trail Championships in Vail and was 18th overall, second American, at the World Mountain Trophy Race in Wellington, New Zealand. She was 14th at the New Haven 20K in 2004 in a time of 1:13:31. At the 2004 Zippy 5-kilomter race in Golden Gate Park, Lundy finished second in a talented field with a time of 17:01. She finished 23rd at the ’04 U.S. Olympic Trials Marathon with a time of 2:41:55. A graduate of the University Pennsylvania, Lundy is a member of the Impala Racing team and is a veterinarian.

Shiloh Mielke, 26, Hendersonville, NC was named to the team by the USATF Mountain Ultra Trail Council. Mielke finished third at the Vail Mountain Trophy Race. He was fifth at the 2006 USA National 10Km Trail Championships and third at the Teva VailHillClimb. Mielke won the 2005 Shut In Ridge Trail Race, a 17.8 mile trail race in Asheville, NC, breaking the course record by over five minutes. His PRs include a 29:48 10Km and a 14:35 5Km. Mielke won the 1997 and 1998 NCHSSA Men’s Cross Country State Championships, the State Championships in the 2 mile in 1997, 1998, 1999 and the mile state championship in 1999. He was a scoring member on the 2003 Northern Arizona University Cross Country Team which placed third in the NCAA. He attended Brevard College from 1999 to 2001 and Northern Arizona University from 2001 to 2004. Mielke’s goals are to be a pro mountain biker and also professional trail runner. He works for his father’s shop, First Aid Auto, in Asheville, NC specializing in paintless dent removal, a mechanical process of removing small dents in cars without the increased cost or disadvantages of painting.

Kevin Tilton, 24, Conway, NH was named to his second mountain team by the USATF Mountain Ultra Trail Council. Tilton finished in 71st place at the 2004 World Trophy. He rebounded this year from a disappointing 22nd place finish at Mount Washington to place second at both the Loon Mountain and Vail Mountain Trophy qualifiers. He finished 10th at Mount Washington in 2004, and ran a four- minute personal best at Mount Washington in 2004 to place 5th in 1:03:42. Tilton has PRs of 15:19 in the 5Km, 32:06 in the10km and 1:01:19 in the half marathon. Tilton is a member of the Central Mass Striders. In his spare time he runs the 4,000 foot mountains of New Hampshire and to date has run up 26 of the 48 in the state. He is a graduate of the University of New Hampshire and is employed as a land surveyor.

The junior team will be announced in a separate press release.


For additional information visit the websites listed below:

USA Mountain Running Championships www.gsrs.com

Loon Mountain Race www.whitemountainmilers.com

Vail Mountain Trophy Race www.vailrec.com

World Mountain Running Association www.wmra.info

USA Track & Field www.usatf.org

World Mountain Trophy 2006 www.wmrt2006.org

All American Trail Running Association www.trailrunner.com

Teva www.teva.com

SportHill Clothing www.sporthill.com

180s performance gear www.180s.com

FuelBelt, Inc. www.fuelbelt.com

Racing the 2006 Tahoe Rim Trail 50 Miler

Last weekend, I joined ~400 ultrarunners for the 2006 Tahoe Rim Trail 50k/50m/100m (TRT) near Incline Village, NV. This course winds up and down the mountain range on the northeast section of Lake Tahoe, providing gorgeous views and plenty of climbing. This was the fifth running of the TRT, and there was something for everyone. If you wanted to go fast, the 50k doubled as the RRCA 50k National Trail Championships. If you wanted to go long, a 100 mile option was added this year (double loop of the 50 miler). No matter what the distance, you were bound to get "a glimpse of heaven, and a taste of hell" as advertised. I ran the 50k last year, and opted for the 50-mile this year. It was as exciting and beautiful as I had hoped.

Clear skies and 70-degree weather awaited us at the 6am start. The forecast was for heat, but not "deadly" heat like at Western States. The centurians (aka, 100-milers) had started an hour ahead of us, and were well on their way. I knew somewhere in that pack were the familiar faces of Don Lundell, first-time 100-miler Chihping Fu, Mark Tanaka, Tracy Bahr, Catra Corbett, and many more who had been talking about this race all year. I looked forward to catching up! As the sun came up, Race Director Dave Cotter sent off the 50k and 50m runners in a blaze of dust.

(Heading up the new single track to Marlett Lake as the morning sun awakens the valley)

Within the first two miles, we found ourselves on the new single track trail up to Marlett Lake. This is the one course change from last year, and a significant improvement if you ask me. It's a wonderful trail that avoids much of the mosquito-infested marsh land that the previous trail cut through. But it also means you hit single track much earlier, so we had some back up of runners. No worries - always best to start slow!

(First climb done, heading into Marlett Lake)

We finished the first climb and circumnavigated Marlett Lake. Fisherman were posted everywhere, enjoying the first year that Marlett has been stocked with trout and open for catch-and-release. The sun was coming out now, and I took the opportunity to pull out some new trail running gear that I had bought just for the occasion. After running out of water between aid stations last year, I decided to give the Camelbak a try. I had also been training with Salt Stick Caps electrolytes and a Cool Off Bandana that holds ice when needed. One thing I didn't bring this time was my iPod - for TRT, it was going to be nature's soundtrack.

(Jeremy Reynolds of Los Gatos, CA cuts through the fisherman as we head around the lake)

We climbed for a couple more miles and hit the Hobart Aid Station around mile 6. I grabbed some m&m's and pretzels, and hit the trail again, pacing with Vance Roget up to Marlett Peak. We caught up to some of the 100-milers as we crossed one of the few remaining snow fields, and wished them a good race. We picked up the pace over the next few miles and criss-crossed our way down the Valley to the Twin Lakes, and the Tunnel Creek Aid Station.

(The gorgeous Tahoe Rim Trail, just before Tunnel Creek)

As we approached the aid station, the front-runners in the 100 mile race were already coming OUT of the Red House Loop. That meant they were more than an hour ahead of me, and setting a phenomenal pace! Chris Chromczak (Rensslaer, NY) was just coming out of the Red House Loop, with Jasper Halekas (Oakland, CA) and Ron Bien (Bend, OR) not too far ahead. We all shook our heads in amazement. Gordy Ainsleigh filled my Camelbak like a NASCAR pit pro while I snacked on some PB&J's and Coke. The sun was bearing down on us, so I took a minute to wax my beak (aka, apply more sunscreen to my nose).

(Chris Chromczak in the front pack of the 100-mile race, coming out of the Red House Loop)

I descended down the steep Red House Loop, shouting good wishes to the 100-milers on the way up. Last year the Red House Loop was a brutal 90+ degree humid mess, but this year it didn't seem so bad. I crossed a few creeks, splashed some water on my face at the Red House, and began the climb back out. There were lots of 100-milers on the way, all smiling and having a good time.

(Erol Ackdoe and Patricia Carroll, who came all the way from Hawaii for the 100,
coming out of the bottom of Red House)

(Kevin Swisher and Jeff Barbier working their way up the Red House Loop)

With one more top off of the Camelpak at Tunnel Creek, I headed out towards Mt. Rose on a 9 mile out-and-back section. This trail switched from the west side of the mountains to the east, alternating spectacular views of Lake Tahoe and Washoe Lake. I caught up to Don Lundell and diggered just as I said 'hi', which was worth a good laugh. About three miles from the aid station, the 100-mile leaders were coming back - Jasper was leading the pack, with Rod 30 seconds behind and Steve about 5 minutes behind them. Tracy Bahr was leading the ladies, with a smile as bright as the sun. Not too far behind her was Jeff Kozak who was SMOKING the 50-mile course with an 8-hour pace. Whit Rambach was not to far behind, and looking very strong.

(Tracy Bahr at mile 32, leading the women's division in the 100 mile)

I hit the turnaround at Mt. Rose in just under 5 hours, just as Molly Zum (Reno, NV) went flying by, leading the 50-mile women's division. Chihping Wu was just heading out, saying he was feeling the altitude but going to press on. My stomach agreed with Chihping - the altitude made nothing look appetizing at the aid station. I did my best to choke down some potatoes and a few more m&m's, and headed back out.

(100 milers Don Lundell and Richard Feit stop for no man! Stop crowding the single track!)

I jogged down across the meadows and headed back along the TRT. I crossed the 50k mark in 6:08, which was faster than my 50k time from last year. But I knew that Snow Peak (9800') was still ahead of me. Plus we were at high noon - no shadows, no cover. On the lake side it was still quite cool, but the Reno side was getting hot. I tagged along with a few of the 100 milers who kept a good pace on the downhill, then let me pass on the uphills.

(Chet Fairbanks pauses for a smile at mile 32 on his way to finishing the 100 mile)

I ran out of water just before reaching Tunnel Creek on the way back. I calculated I was drinking about 40 oz per hour on the way out, and about 50 oz per hour on the way back. My hydration felt good and I was keeping up with my electrolytes, but the thought of food was making me woosy. This was a first for me, and I couldn't decide what to do - force down some calories, or just bypass the food for now? I grabbed a potato and stared at it for 5 minutes. There was no way it was going in my mouth. I guess I opted for "pass".

(As the trail hits the west side, Lake Tahoe comes in view)

The next few miles are what I consider the toughest part of the course. The TRT climbs quickly from Tunnel Creek to Marlett Peak, but you don't notice it right away so it sneaks up on you. I was glad I screwed this up last year so I knew to slow down. As I approached Hobart (mile 38), I ran into Rajeev (see his race report here) and a few other 50k runners stocking up for the final ascent. Vance Roget flew by with the energy of a 20-year-old. Although I didn't feel like eating, my stomach was growling. So I sat down and forced some PB&J squares down with water.

A few miles later, I paid the price. Just I was cresting Snow Peak, I got dizzy - my 2 second warning that I was about to blow chunks. A quick inspection showed both undigested food, water, and undissolved electrolyte capsules. I was sure I just set myself back an hours worth of calories, but it's hard to say. I walked up to the Snow Valley aid station and let them know what happened. The volunteers asked a few of the 100-milers up there what they would recommend, and I soon had a Tums and chicken soup cocktail in my hand. I rested for a few minutes, and got the question from volunteers that puzzles every ultrarunner at some point - "do you think you should stop?". Let's see...feet good, legs good, stomach no good. Two out of three ain't bad. Then I realized every other runner at the aid station was going to make a SECOND loop to finish the 100. Honestly, what do I have to complain about?

(The view from Snow Peak to Marlett Lake and Lake Tahoe)

I walked for 10 minutes or so. The Tums and chicken soup cocktail calmed my stomach, and before too long I was back to running again. Of course, the last 7 miles is mostly downhill so it's a bit easier to keep pace. As I descended my head felt more clear, so perhaps the altitude had something to do with it. I splashed some water on my head at the last aid station, and hustled in to finish in 10:36:22, roughly 16th place or so.

I caught up with Jeff Kozak at the finish, who had successfully defended his title in the 50 mile with a time of 8:47. Jeff said he kept his course-record-breaking pace right up to mile 38 or so, but had stomach issues of his own. Whit Rambach finished about 10 minutes behind him, and Molly had held on to win first female. Somebody let me know that LA-based Sal Bautista (legend of the Malibu Creek Challenge) had won the 50k, and Kitty Marcroft (who got 2nd last year) won the women's division, holding off Western States star Annette Bednosky. Later I found out that the 100-milers had finished close to the order I last saw them, with Jasper Halekas winning in 20:18, Rod Bien coming in 2nd in 21:30, and Steve Roarke passing two people in the last couple of miles to get third in 22:53. Diane Van Doren (Sedalia, CO) won the women's division in 26:56. Chihping survived the altitude and insane blisters to finish his first 100-miler in 31 hours. Rock on, Chihping!


I hit the massage tables (niiiicccce), and nibbled on tortillas to get my appetite back. I was really happy with my finish, oddly because I had struggled through stomach issues but found a way through it thanks to the advice of fellow runners. As I reviewed the pictures, I reveled in the epic scenery and was already thinking about coming back.

My thanks to Dave Cotter, Kevin Bigley, the Sagebrush Stompers, the Tahoe Mountain Milers, and the many volunteers who put on a fantastic race. Next year, the 100!!! (ha, ha)

- SD

2006 Tahoe Rim Trail results

2006 TAHOE RIM TRAIL RESULTS
50K
Bib	Name	Home Town	Sex	Age	Time
184	Bautista, Sal	Los Angeles, CA	M	23	4:41:47.00
173	Olsen, Jonathan	Modesto, CA	M	31	4:51:06.00
152	Moffett, Michael	Friant, CA	M	46	4:51:29.00
118	Fain, Peter	Truckee, CA	M	34	4:52:45.00
92	Vandenburg, Brian	Spokane, WA	M	23	5:10:25.00
132	Schroeder, Cody	Bishop, CA	M	29	5:14:04.00
105	Gutierrez, Ron	San Francisco, CA	M	39	5:14:32.00
183	George, Steve	Ferndale, WA	M	41	5:25:11.00
58	Lopez, Osbaldo	Unknown, NA	M	34	5:34:08.00
150	Elliott, Gerell	Folsom, CA	M	36	5:41:02.00
32	Marcroft, Kitty	Halley, ID	F	44	5:43:36.00
143	Garre, Kip	Olympic Valley, CA	M	33	5:48:35.00
20	Haverstock, Greg	Bishop, CA	M	35	5:57:13.00
121	Bednosky, Annette	Jefferson, NC	F	39	6:03:39.00
96	Robinson, Sophia Lewis	Mountain View, CA	F	43	6:04:57.00
167	Carson, Michael	Soquel, CA	M	25	6:06:05.00
149	Barichievich, Caroline	South Lake Tahoe, CA	F	34	6:06:58.00
148	Barichievich, Alan	South Lake Tahoe, CA	M	39	6:07:41.00
124	Buzbee, Dean	Durango, CO	M	51	6:09:45.00
172	Dawson, Gray	Gardnerville, NV	M	32	6:13:12.00
136	Nalbach, Scott	Colorado Springs, CO	M	30	6:21:45.00
153	Boyle, Dan	Pleasanton, CA	M	42	6:25:56.00
128	Park, Janet	Bayfield, CO	F	43	6:36:29.00
137	Goff, Morgan	Reno, NV	M	20	6:36:47.00
138	Toronto, Dawn	Guilderland, NY	F	37	6:37:53.00
9	Demorest, John	Colfax, CA	M	55	6:42:08.00
44	Sobsey, Robert	Reno, NV	M	55	6:44:07.00
163	Piper, Daniel	Alta, CA	M	49	6:47:04.00
155	Johnson, Ralph	Truckee, CA	M	58	6:48:01.00
134	Glogovac, Scott	Reno, NV	M	52	6:48:24.00
17	Frink, Jamie	Folsom, CA	F	33	6:53:21.00
67	Campbell, Clayton	Foresthill, CA	M	57	7:01:36.00
171	Twomey, Chris	South Lake Tahoe, CA	M	46	7:03:12.00
94	Klarich, James	Wapato, WA	M	43	7:04:48.00
102	WHITING, FLOYD	Reno, NV	M	65	7:07:59.00
181	Fry, Robin	Noxon, MN	M	54	7:08:18.00
43	Semanski, Derek	Rocklin, CA	M	34	7:10:33.00
36	Nishide, Yukiko	Rye, NY	F	44	7:11:02.00
144	Klang, Steve	Placerville, CA	M	38	7:11:04.00
78	Hull, Helen	Sacramento, CA	F	47	7:11:22.00
160	Stasiak, Brooke	Los Altos, CA	F	43	7:13:38.00
119	Brown, Brendan	Meadow Vista, CA	M	27	7:15:18.00
72	Heinselman, Craig	Palo Alto, CA	M	48	7:15:30.00
157	Wirth, Theo	Roseville, CA	M	42	7:18:36.00
93	Wetzel, Nicholas	San Luis Obispo, CA	M	24	7:19:46.00
12	Farmer, George	Incline Village, NV	M	59	7:20:17.00
34	Moorehouse, Dave	Sparks, NV	M	39	7:21:24.00
98	Hiemstra, Stephanie	Truckee, CA	F	30	7:21:51.00
147	Bardessono, Leslie	Napa, CA	F	43	7:29:17.00
159	Lenderking, Hollis	Palo Alto, CA	M	56	7:31:52.00
162	Hurd, Linda	Folsom, CA	F	44	7:32:42.00
250	Whalen, Rob	Willington, CT	M	52	7:32:54.00
63	Church, Matt	Bridgeport, CA	M	22	7:34:21.00
145	Lobsitz, Eva	Nevada City, CA	F	45	7:35:10.00
154	Danner, Alex	Loomis, CA	M	49	7:37:20.00
79	Ginger, Derek	San Jose, CA	M	60	7:39:05.00
68	Daly, Tim	Folsom, CA	M	46	7:39:24.00
1	Castle, Brian	Citrus Heights, CA	M	49	7:41:29.00
14	Flaherty, Christine	Sacramento, CA	F	53	7:43:17.00
179	Lewis, Scott	Park City, UT	M	52	7:43:59.00
80	Riccio, Ed	Union City, CA	M	51	7:44:36.00
90	Stevenson, Jeff	Solvang, CA	M	60	7:45:21.00
52	Wetzel, Cindy	Paradise, CA	F	49	7:45:42.00
126	James, Diana	Alamo, CA	F	43	7:46:25.00
115	Kato, Diane	Auburn, CA	F	50	7:47:07.00
109	WUNDER, LESLIE	Carson City, NV	F	45	7:48:54.00
139	Cunningham, Chris	South Lake Tahoe, CA	M	50	7:50:45.00
49	Truscott, Elke	Alta, CA	F	42	7:51:17.00
64	Bettles, Jennie	Oakland, CA	F	42	7:51:55.00
120	Barbier, Jeff	Rancho Cordova, CA	M	41	7:54:17.00
146	Troska, Eric	Reno, NV	M	29	7:57:07.00
91	Thompson, Mary	Reno, NV	F	35	7:59:02.00
175	Davies, Tyler	Carson City, NV	M	16	8:00:00.00
56	Zea, Donn	Grass Valley, CA	M	48	8:03:06.00
123	Brinton, Marjorie	Durango, CO	F	50	8:04:16.00
110	Bartelheim, Sharon	Sparks, NV	F	47	8:06:03.00
4	Brobeck, Teresa	Las Cruces, NM	F	46	8:06:53.00
19	Haines, Chris	Coto De Caza, CA	M	47	8:09:57.00
135	Ottenheimer, Jim	Livermore, CA	M	51	8:20:24.00
35	Nishide, Hiroyuki	Rye, NY	M	45	8:25:11.00
97	Robinson, Wendy	Truckee, CA	F	39	8:25:51.00
28	Knight, Robert	Longmont, CO	M	38	8:36:42.00
129	Scannell, Joan	Pollock Pines, CA	F	60	8:39:47.00
45	Thompson, Brad	Lafayette, CA	M	48	8:40:51.00
88	Rogers, Jim	Reno, NV	M	49	8:42:47.00
7	Comer, Thomas	Atascadero, CA	M	62	8:45:43.00
33	Markoe, Sarah	Foresthill, CA	F	41	8:47:22.00
101	Key, Elizabeth	Marysville, CA	F	43	8:48:36.00
127	McKinley, Sara	Granite Bay, CA	F	47	8:51:37.00
77	Peck, Ron H	Sacramento, CA	M	64	8:53:59.00
151	Holcomb, Russell	Boulder, CO	M	44	9:03:24.00
18	Furnish, James	Ridgecrest, CA	M	63	9:05:03.00
85	Wholey, Jim	Saratogo, CA	M	59	9:09:44.00
182	Robinson, Gillian	Palo Alto, CA	F	49	9:09:46.00
170	Baker, Allyson	Reno, NV	F	39	9:10:09.00
3	Bremmer, Shane	Roseville, CA	M	36	9:11:43.00
113	Walsh-Curley, Christina	Auburn, CA	F	48	9:12:07.00
95	Murphy, Bonnelle	Solvang, CA	F	58	9:12:08.00
27	Knifong, Shelly	Paradise, CA	F	41	9:12:42.00
22	Hickman, Melisa	Novato, CA	F	36	9:16:16.00
82	Stotts, John	Santa Clara, CA	M	59	9:17:24.00
177	Howard, Jason	Norwalk, CT	M	52	9:21:25.00
106	Matalsol, Juan	Antioch, CA	M	46	9:22:00.00
16	Freeman, Don	Carson City, NV	M	56	9:23:26.00
114	Curley, Dennis	Auburn, CA	M	49	9:27:14.00
168	Berreyesa, Jane	Novato, CA	F	44	9:27:48.00
84	Surface, Cheryl	Carson City, NV	F	48	9:32:21.00
169	Rensch, Teresa	Truckee, CA	F	38	9:32:27.00
21	Hayes, Janet	Shingle Springs, CA	F	50	9:38:20.00
107	Ramos, Steve	Danville, CA	M	47	9:42:10.00
131	Shaffer, Judi	San Rafael, CA	F	46	9:52:48.00
99	Hopkins, Jim	Auburn, CA	M	57	9:57:55.00
140	Eberhart, Davis	Concord, CA	M	39	9:59:13.00
174	Case, Dean	Woodland, CA	M	41	10:20:19.00
50	Tyler, Goody	Norfolk, VA	M	54	10:20:20.00
178	Marchant, Kari	Bishop, CA	F	48	10:20:25.00
89	Shiinoki, Christine	San Ramon, CA	F	28	10:20:25.00
180	LaRand, Filiesha	Honolulu, HI	F	51	10:36:31.00
237	Mustari, Mike	Tucker, GA	M	58	10:39:45.00
236	Suyenaga, Jean	San Jose, CA	F	39	10:40:44.00
111	Fisher, Lucinda	Fair Oaks, CA	F	64	10:44:07.00
40	Rios, Chris	Ridgecrest, CA	M	64	10:50:17.00
104	Elia, Barbara	Modesto, CA	F	61	11:04:22.00
31	Lee, Dale	Martinez, CA	M	51	11:04:23.00
74	Karadi, Kiran	Milpitas, CA	M	31	11:15:32.00
83	Subbaraya, Padma	Milpitas, CA	F	31	11:24:09.00
29	Jebian, Lee	Mountain View, CA	M	65	11:25:54.00
30	Jebian, Wini	Mountain View, CA	F	62	11:32:55.00
6	Chappel, John	Reno, NV	M	74	11:51:53.00
166	Chappel, Laura	South Lake Tahoe, CA	F	40	11:51:53.00
39	Read, Margie	Placerville, CA	F	53	12:06:56.00
108	Van Camp, Gordon	Placerville, CA	M	58	12:06:56.00
125	Callinan, Mike	Capitola, CA	M	49	12:11:50.00
66	Brunjes, Dave	Saratogo, CA	M	28	12:13:59.00
71	Favela, Rose Ann	Vacaville, CA	F	49	12:22:35.00
24	Hoepfel, Jeanie	Houston, TX	F	58	12:23:05.00
75	Keith, Ralph	Vacaville, CA	M	46	13:17:17.00
50M
Bib#	Name	Home Town	Sex	Age	Time
358	Kozak, Jeff	Bishop, CA	M	32	8:46:35.00
375	Rambach, Whit	Auburn, CA	M	39	9:07:09.00
256	Winkelman, Mark	Reno, NV	M	41	9:11:43.00
366	Turner, Darold	Redding, CA	M	40	9:26:03.00
353	Nom, No	San Rafael, CA	M	30	9:31:44.00
369	Zurn, Molly	Reno, NV	F	35	9:34:26.00
336	Ewers, Benjamin	Menlo Park, CA	M	36	9:34:41.00
331	Maracci, Sylvie	Los Angeles, CA	F	36	9:41:39.00
354	Reynolds, Jeremy	Los Gatos, CA	M	26	9:47:09.00
370	Roget, Vance	Modesto, CA	M	52	10:16:06.00
287	Merlis, Josh	Albany, NY	M	24	10:16:25.00
277	Lanaud, Christopher	Guilderland, NY	M	38	10:16:26.00
352	McKinley, Lee	Granite Bay, CA	M	45	10:17:35.00
302	Rogowski, Ronald	Rocklin, CA	M	34	10:23:32.00
351	Korn, Peter	Auburn, CA	M	41	10:30:18.00
258	Dunlap, Scott	Woodside, CA	m	37	10:36:42.00
337	Dobrowalski, Jay	Moorpark, CA	M	27	10:40:35.00
348	Gorrell, Wilson	Auburn, CA	M	38	10:44:53.00
327	Swisher, Kevin	Danville, CA	M	32	10:45:49.00
357	Swan, Jeff	Truckee, CA	M	29	10:46:10.00
373	Corzan, Alessia	Manhatten Beach, CA	F	35	10:50:52.00
289	McLaughlin, Deanna	Salt Lake City, UT	F	50	10:52:22.00
344	Hawkes, Abbie	Salt Lake City, UT	F	22	10:57:06.00
378	Williams, David	Minden, NV	M	52	11:02:27.00
276	Koch, Randy	Sunol, CA	M	48	11:12:42.00
334	Hicks, Eric	Sparks, NV	M	51	11:17:59.00
275	Kleps, Michael	South Lake Tahoe, CA	M	27	11:18:25.00
286	Newman, David	Reno, NV	M	26	11:20:02.00
265	Halloran, Robin	Durango, CO	F	33	11:22:13.00
372	Kronkhyte, Robert	Tahoe City, CA	M	50	11:23:41.00
254	Conner, Matthew	Cincinnati, OH	M	36	11:24:19.00
306	Thompson, Dennis	Tyler, TX	M	59	11:32:28.00
297	Nygren, Trudy	El Dorado Hills, CA	F	43	11:33:10.00
364	Crothers, Brien	Middletown, CA	M	47	11:36:45.00
360	Johnson, David	Kings Beach, CA	m	37	11:40:02.00
359	Martinez, Julian	Oakland, CA	M	44	11:41:42.00
349	Fitzwater, Loren	Grass Valley, CA	M	51	11:47:59.00
322	Jackson, Mario	El Cerrito, CA	M	34	11:49:39.00
284	Mackey, Monte	Lake Isabella, CA	M	50	11:59:59.00
266	Hampel, Leslie	Evergreen, CO	F	40	12:07:46.00
355	Rogers, Jeffery	Oakland, CA	M	44	12:17:06.00
267	Harrington, Elise	Lakewood, CO	F	50	12:18:12.00
261	Eisner, Bruce	South Lake Tahoe, CA	M	51	12:18:58.00
377	Schollard, Jim	Sausalito, CA	M	39	12:19:10.00
350	Allen, Robert	San Francisco, CA	M	38	12:27:00.00
356	Susman, James	Portland, OR	M	42	12:29:39.00
293	Muradyan, Benjamin	Citrus Heights, CA	M	18	12:33:06.00
328	Stein, Jeff	Irvine, CA	M	40	12:34:54.00
324	Zarnetske, Meghan	Salt Lake City, UT	F	25	12:36:41.00
305	Swanson, Grant	Carmel, CA	M	54	12:44:11.00
333	Kajiwara, Eric	Ridgecrest, CA	M	59	12:45:43.00
338	Dewees, Linda	Inyokern, CA	F	49	12:49:08.00
316	Wilkinson, Kim	Salinas, CA	F	47	12:55:12.00
341	Bruen, Kevin	Salt Lake City, UT	M	33	12:57:47.00
309	Vosti, Eileen	Bear Valley, CA	F	43	13:03:18.00
303	Sanford, Terri	Sunol, CA	F	45	13:05:47.00
251	Bailey, Lee	Atlanta, GA	F	46	13:13:19.00
304	Singleton, Elizabeth	Atlanta, GA	F	37	13:13:20.00
325	Walters, Jennifer	Hume, CA	F	27	13:15:13.00
326	Walters, Chris	Hume, CA	M	25	13:15:14.00
268	Harry, Thomas	San Mateo, CA	M	51	13:23:45.00
371	Styer, Jack	Modesto, CA	M	54	13:25:24.00
340	Culver, Gary	Goodyear, AZ	M	53	13:31:45.00
320	Feissner, Herman	Fort Collins, CO	M	34	13:37:32.00
270	Ingelse, Kathy	Bend, OR	F	47	13:47:54.00
323	Barton, Michelle	Laguna Miguel, CA	F	35	13:52:18.00
280	Legg, Debbi	Suwanee, GA	F	41	13:53:01.00
291	Mooney, Lynn	Marietta, GA	F	44	13:53:01.00
311	Watts, Anne	Broomfield, CO	F	50	14:06:16.00
272	Johnson, Marc	Rialto, CA	M	36	14:07:10.00
273	Johnson, Tanya	Rialto, CA	F	45	14:07:11.00
319	Reynolds, Drew	Dana Point, CA	M	40	14:13:26.00
288	McCormick, Kevin	Dallas, TX	M	47	14:21:05.00
374	Moses, Bob	Bakersfield, CA	M	60	14:24:52.00
367	Livingston, Peter	Wrightwood, CA	M	33	14:37:13.00
368	Hanke, Karen	Santa Rosa, CA	F	44	14:51:33.00
283	Lusk, Cynthia	Graeagle, CA	F	43	15:21:45.00
271	Jenkins, Joel	Ewa Beach, HI	M	45	15:48:15.00
343	Finley, Mike	bakersfield, CA	M	41	16:00:28.00
279	Larsen, Joe	South Jordan, UT	M	56	16:04:26.00
262	Emery, Larry	Murray, UT	M	56	16:14:03.00
290	Miller, Christine	Sunnyvale, CA	F	47	16:14:05.00
339	Kaisersatt, Tom	San Jose, CA	M	66	16:14:07.00
321	Rao, Anil	Sunnyvale, CA	M	30	16:44:17.00
298	Patel, Rajeev	San Jose, CA	M	46	16:44:18.00
100M
Bib#	Name	Home Town	Sex	Age	Time
502	Halekas, Jasper	Oakland, CA	M	30	20:18:03
553	Bien, Rod	Bend, OR	M	34	21:30:11
541	Roark, Steve	Carson City, NV	M	38	22:51:33
570	Robinson, Brian	Mountain View, CA	M	45	23:02:39
591	Turk, Tim	Ashland, OR	M	39	23:14:23
569	Gifford, Jamie	Seatac, WA	M	44	23:38:36
589	Teasley, Carson	Foresthill, CA	M	26	23:38:36
577	Peitzsch, Erich	Truckee, CA	M	27	23:57:40
567	Chromzak, Christopher	Rensselaer, NY	M	21	26:01:40
525	Jensen, Karl	Unknown, NA	M	56	26:09:54
582	Driver, Jack	Soda Springs, CA	m	37	26:24:29
588	Gower, Calum	Atascadero, CA	M	42	26:31:17
562	VanDenen, Diane	Sedalia, CO	F	46	26:56:43
544	Ruvalcaba, David	Madera, CA	M	51	26:59:51
523	Jegerlehner, Beat	Los Altos, CA	M	37	27:06:17
581	Crockett, Davy	Saratoga Springs, UT	M	47	28:04:49
584	Ruiz, George	Carson City, NV	M	49	28:11:22
550	Watts, Matthew	Broomfield, CO	M	49	28:26:08
559	Perry, Chris	La Grande, OR	M	41	28:35:11
533	Meyer, Jack	Foresthill, CA	M	42	28:37:32
538	Pelton, Molly	Grass Valley, CA	F	27	28:46:25
508	Dickinson, Bob	Auburn, CA	M	51	28:48:42
564	Chamberlain, Matthew	Tucson, AZ	M	34	28:52:20
566	Fiet, Richard	Ogden, UT	M	37	29:06:00
594	Lundell, Don	Palo Alto, CA	M	44	29:06:00
530	Mark, John	Santa Cruz, CA	M	53	29:33:45
551	Welch, Kathy	Auburn, CA	F	53	29:33:45
543	Rus, Dan	Placerville, CA	M	39	29:38:07
580	Beattie, Kelly	Livermore, CA	F	43	30:44:40
532	McFadden, Linda	Modesto, CA	F	43	31:07:01
578	Davis III, Frederick	Bedford, OH	M	58	31:23:31
552	Wieneke, Mark	Oak View, CA	M	54	31:26:25
565	Fu, Chihping	Fremont, CA	m	40	31:31:31
555	Moore, Matthew	wofford Heights, CA	M	49	31:36:28
507	Davidson, Peggy	Grass Valley, CA	F	50	31:41:53
558	Kumeda, Andy	Torrance, CA	M	38	31:42:00
587	Huss, Michael	Auburn, CA	M	47	31:42:01
509	Dillingham, Sarah	Vacaville, CA	F	30	32:06:36
519	Halke II, Donald	Newport, PA	M	47	32:17:10
517	Gerber, Vince	Arvada, CO	M	51	32:21:55
512	Fairbank, Chet	Reno, NV	M	33	32:34:23
501	Rhodes, John	Reno, NV	M	58	32:40:00
576	Rhodes, Terry	Reno, NV	F	50	32:40:00
571	Machray, John	Unknown, NA	M	55	32:49:21
549	Tannehill, Kenny	Napa, CA	M	45	32:53:18
527	Kerse, Jim	Unknown, NA	M	57	32:57:51
528	Kozinc, Gabor	Pasadena, CA	M	43	33:00:43
537	Nguyen, Mylinh	Milpitas, CA	F	47	33:00:54
579	Paulson, Marianne	Pleasanton, CA	F	42	33:19:06
542	Rozinsky, Dmitry	Austin, TX	M	30	33:23:42
524	Jenkins, Reina	Ewa Beach, HI	F	44	34:07:10
568	Bell, Kati	Markleeville, CA	F	42	34:11:34
548	Tanaka, Mark	Castro Valley, CA	M	39	34:24:54
503	Andersen, Jill	Reno, NV	F	29	DNF
504	Andrews, Bill	Reno, NV	M	54	DNF
505	Carroll, Patricia	Waipahu, HI	F	56	DNF
506	Cook, Michael	Santa Rosa, CA	M	35	DNF
510	Ackdoe, Erol	Paia, HI	M	39	DNF
513	Fejes, Paul	Colfax, CA	M	36	DNF
514	Fisher, Dann	Manhattan, KS	M	42	DNF
515	Fors, John	Menlo Park, CA	M	39	DNF
516	Garcia, Mike	Pearl City, HI	M	58	DNF
518	Gibson, Juanita "Gail"	Atlanta, GA	F	43	DNF
520	Hampel, Fred	Evergreen, CO	M	41	DNF
521	Huff, Jeff	Honolulu, HI	M	44	DNF
535	Neumann, Alan	Bakersfield, CA	M	51	DNF
536	Neumann, Deborah	Bakersfield, CA	F	54	DNF
539	Pham, Chau	Milpitas, CA	M	52	DNF
545	Seiberg, Jaret	Silver Spring, MD	M	36	DNF
546	Sigler, Devon	Denver, CO	M	19	DNF
547	Sitler, Bob	Lynchburg, VA	M	47	DNF
554	Bahr, Tracy	Bend, OR	F	34	DNF
556	Wright, Phil	San Ramon, CA	m	62	DNF
560	Sanders, Dorsh	Bakersfield, CA	M	63	DNF
561	Stolen, Ernest	Central, AK	M	57	DNF
563	Van Hooser, Grae	Sparks, NV	M	46	DNF
572	Rutherford IV, John	San Diego, CA	M	27	DNF
574	Wittman, David	Davis, CA	m	37	DNF
583	Jarrell, Herb	Kilgore, TX	M	62	DNF
585	Corbin, Leigh	Murrieta, CA	F	45	DNF
590	Taylor, William	Roseville, CA	M	30	DNF
592	Corbett, Catra	Fremont, CA	F	41	DNF
593	Bratches, Dan	Unknown, NA	M	38	DNF
595	Degazoa, Suzanna	Glendora, CA	F	42	DNF
596	Limb, Troy	Camino, CA	M	45	DNF
597	Moss, Debra	Sacramento, CA	F	49	DNF
526	Jensen, Ken	Salt Lake City, UT	M	38	DNF
573	Richman, David	Redondo Beach, CA	M	42	DNF
511	Edde, Rob	Bend, OR	M	36	DNS
531	Martinez, John	San Diego, CA	M	52	DNS
557	Collins, Jeff	Valejo, CA	M	52	DNS
586	Schmidt, Lee	American Canyon, CA	M	66	DNS
Total Count	92
DNS	3
DNF	33
Total	56