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Location:

American Fork,UT,USA

Member Since:

May 20, 2009

Gender:

Male

Goal Type:

Other

Running Accomplishments:

6 100 mile finishes:

Wasatch 100- 2011

Wasatch 100- 2012

Buffalo Run 100- 2013

Bryce 100- 2013

Wasatch 100- 2013

Buffalo Run 100- 2014

100 mile PR- 22:42

Multiple ultra distance adventure runs every year

My running focus has been on ultra running since 2011

Climbed 348 peaks from 2010-2013

 

Short-Term Running Goals:

Race Schedule for 2014:

Buffalo 100 (Goal: 22 hours)

Bighorn 100

Wasatch 100 (Goal: Under 30 hours)

Have less than 20 trail diggers in 2014:

Diggers so far in 2014: 1

Climb 100 peaks in 2014

Peaks climbed so far in 2014: 40

Long-Term Running Goals:

24 hour Wasatch 100 finish

Personal:

Refuse2quit blog

My adventure blog

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Miles:This week: 0.00 Month: 0.00 Year: 0.00
Saucony Kinvara Lifetime Miles: 175.05
Hoka Bondi-B Lifetime Miles: 492.55
Brooks Cascadia 6 #3 Lifetime Miles: 246.52
Altra Lone Peak #2 Lifetime Miles: 398.00
2013 Elevation Gain Lifetime Miles: 325375.00
Altra Lone Peak #3 Lifetime Miles: 409.50
Altra Torin Lifetime Miles: 268.25
Altra Lone Peak 1.5 Lifetime Miles: 380.35
Altra Provision Lifetime Miles: 44.10
Altra Lone Peak 1.5 #2 Lifetime Miles: 312.40
Altra Lone Peak #4 Lifetime Miles: 439.00
2014 Elevation Gain Lifetime Miles: 118065.00
Altra Olympus Lifetime Miles: 98.00
Altra Lone Peak #5 Lifetime Miles: 146.70
Race: Bryce 100 (100 Miles) 26:46:17, Place overall: 20
Total Distance
100.00

Bryce 100:

Wow, what an incredible experience. I'm not writing up a full race report on this one yet, but I had probably the best running experience of my life at this race. I was able to run the entire 100 miles with 3 of my best friends and we had an amazing journey together on one of the most beautiful courses in the world. My only goal going in was to stay with Matt Williams, Josh Greenwell and Craig Lloyd for the entire 100 miles. I didn't think it would be possible for us to do it, but I was going to do everything possible to make it happen. I thought there was a good chance I could stay with them through 50, but things just worked out perfectly and none of us had any major issues. We all crossed the finish line together and it was probably the best feeling I have ever had in my running life. Craig did a fantastic write up with a video and some pictures here. Check them out for more details.

Here are a few thoughts from the race:

-The course was much tougher than anyone imagined. With 22K elevation gain there were a lot of big climbs and it was a tough sucker. Also the course elevation average was somewhere between 8-9K ft. and it was much tougher running at altitude for that length of time than most people planned on. It was not an easy race and it swallowed up several veteran runners.

- I had an absolute blast running with 3 of my best friends. There were hours of talking and laughs as well as hours of quiet grinding together. We all had low points along the way and we also each took turns leading and pushing the pace.

-I had some issues with my lungs that got progressively worse as the run wore on. By the finish I felt like I had only half of my lung capacity and after I finished I coughed out some major phlegm for several hours. It was far worse than any cough or cold I have ever had. I think it was partially running at the high elevation and also because we breathed in so much dust along the way.

- This was by far my best performance in a 100 mile race. I finished in 20th (tied) out of 197 starters. I felt really good most of the way and my legs felt fantastic the whole day/night. Although I had some low points I was never miserable, something that I can't say about my past 3 100 milers.

-This is by far the best recovery I have ever had from a 100 miler. I didn't even get very sore and feel like I could run today although I will hold off for a few more days to make sure my legs are recovered.

I can't wait to do it again.

 

 

2013 Elevation Gain Miles: 22000.00Altra Lone Peak 1.5 Miles: 100.00
Night Sleep Time: 0.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 0.00Weight: 0.00Calories: 0.00
Comments
From Lulu Walls on Wed, Jun 05, 2013 at 15:28:46 from 155.98.164.36

Wow! You are getting to be quite the hundred pro! I can't imagine what it feels like to type100 into the total miles box let alone keep up with your buddies for one hundred miles. Amazing feat!

From Carina on Wed, Jun 05, 2013 at 15:32:49 from 204.15.86.83

I have been blog stalking you waiting to read this!! AMAZING, and even better that you got to share it with your best friends! Accomplishing something that amazing and having others to share it with is awesome! Way to go Scott, you're a pro now!!

From Jake K on Wed, Jun 05, 2013 at 15:33:47 from 67.177.11.154

You guys had quite a peleton!

I can imagine your lungs would definitely be filled with dust after running for a full day there. That happens after a couple hours of simply hiking in that area.

Congrats on a really good performance. Glad you enjoyed it the whole way.

From MatthewVH on Wed, Jun 05, 2013 at 15:39:45 from 69.27.9.106

Dude - That's the way to do it. Solid from start to finish. Real proud of you there. I saw someone at the start wearing a filter mask.

From Jackie82 on Wed, Jun 05, 2013 at 15:42:32 from 18.189.56.67

You are amazing! How have you knocked out 3-100s in a row? And, with the last one feeling like you are recovering so quickly?! You are truly inspirational.

From Neasts on Wed, Jun 05, 2013 at 17:07:37 from 75.169.56.70

(Carina, aren't we all blog stalkers?!)

Scott, I'm so proud of you! Sometimes everything comes together like that in a race, but it really is remarkable that it did for all four of you. I loved all of the race reports, but not the puking video so much. :-) Great job. Hopefully your recovery will go quickly so we can get the group going on some more adventure runs!

From RachelT on Thu, Jun 06, 2013 at 00:06:23 from 98.202.115.110

I'm happy to hear everything went so well for you and that you are having such a good recovery. I'm still in major awe that you ran uphill for 100 miles.

From Kendall on Thu, Jun 06, 2013 at 00:57:34 from 70.208.29.128

Hey!...been patiently waiting for the post. You guys looked fast, strong, and happy out there (none of which are easy to do for an entire race). Interesting how the camaraderie and/or dynamics of your group seemed to both lift and propell you all along. Impressive times and results. Well-done!

From je10 on Thu, Jun 06, 2013 at 22:04:31 from 67.166.71.216

you had a great day! good job.

From JD on Thu, Jun 06, 2013 at 22:09:26 from 71.219.83.62

congratulations on such a great 100 miler. really cool to read about it on Jun's blog. what an awesome experience.

From Scott Wesemann on Tue, Jun 11, 2013 at 10:20:19 from 66.232.64.4

Thank you for all of the nice comments everyone.

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