Meltzer sets course record at Bighorn 100
“A GENETIC MUTANT” is the latest quote from another fast Ultrarunner. How does it all come together every month? Who knows. The Competition was tough with Mike Wolfe hanging tough through 66 miles. It was a see-saw race up until then. Aid station time was the difference keeping the Wahsatch Speedgoat in the race. It all broke up when the 2400′ climb after Footbridge came into play. The lead opened to 20 minutes, then it was running scared to the finish…what a stressful sport! For those who haven’t run Bighorn, it is now time, the course rocks! The other Wasatchspeedgoat slips in there for the mug, way to go Mason! 10 scrapes for a successful weekend! Baaaahhhh
Vitesse are in, the Speed Goat Trail Running Gear Shop has a boat load of Vitesse shoes in stock, all sizes!!
June 18th, 2007 at 11:36 am
Fantastic effort. Congratulations!
Can I ask you what brand/type of running shorts you use, Karl?
I can never find a pair with enough pockets etc. that would be good for a 100 mile race.
Take care,
Pete
June 18th, 2007 at 11:46 am
Way to keep it rolling Goat!!! you know how to stave off the competition even though it’s never easy. Tiger has gotta be just stewing, 2 majors in a row this year and both bridesmaid. I YI YI!
looking forward to doing this run in the near future. Great job once again
WYNNMAN
June 18th, 2007 at 11:47 am
Goatboy Mason, way to keep the head down and the horns forward! impressive. Put some of the finest beer in that mug and relish the fine finish.
wynnman
June 18th, 2007 at 2:25 pm
Hello Peter, are you ready for this. My brand of shorts is the womens REI shorts..I dont know the exact name and I may get some grief for this because they are womens but they work. The way they fit are a little tighter than mens. This way the gels that I carry in my pockets dont bouce around. They are perfect. I am able to carry up to 24 gels without issues. I ate around 60 during the Bighorn run. Good luck, Wahsatchspeedgoat
June 18th, 2007 at 4:11 pm
Thanks a lot, Karl!
Are you sure that is sanctioned by the USATF? [jk]
Interestingly enough, I was trying out different shorts at REI just this weekend and ended up buying a pair of North Face running shorts with side and back pockets. They are very comfortable, but, as you pointed out, lacked the possibility of storing enough gels etc. I was thinking of adding a few more gel-pockets to them myself, but maybe I’ll go back to check out the women’s department
Pete
June 18th, 2007 at 5:56 pm
so many shorts out there that suck!!!!
Karl is right, another good pair of shorts that I use that has lots O pockets are the Exioficco brand. I think that is pronounced right. I think you’ll dig these as well. I’m able to put a lot of gels in 4-5 pockets, which is much better than having stuff hanging from the waste if at all possible.
wynnman
June 19th, 2007 at 7:46 am
Congratulations, fellers. Get some rest before the next one. I imagine, though, Karl, you’re already getting close to a taper for Tour du Mont-Blanc….
Brennen
June 19th, 2007 at 12:30 pm
Taper? what’s that mean? First we have to conquer Hardrock, I think the only taper I’ll do before is my beer consumption, I’ll have to taper it to wine! Recovering nicely from Bighorn, thanks for the congrats! Wahsatchpeedgoat
June 19th, 2007 at 1:31 pm
Karl, what a day! Another push beyond, glad for you to run away so far last 50k, and despite the worst course conditions still break the CR! That says a lot! It was fun. Everybody rocked! or was it Bighorn that rocked?
June 19th, 2007 at 3:31 pm
Great job, Goats!
I had my fun at the San Juan Solstice 50…slow, but done. Then again I’m old…
Here are my pics http://picasaweb.google.com/ultrastevep/2007SanJuanSolstice50Miler
See you at Hardrock, Karl,
Steve
PS: Deb wears those same shorts and loves them!
June 20th, 2007 at 8:04 am
Karl,
I’m marveling over the quantity of gels you can carry and eat. I guess I need to step up the consumption. Do you also eat that many gels (3/hour) on training runs?
Ryan
June 20th, 2007 at 8:34 am
Congrats again, Karl!
And thanks for the shorts advice.
Since last night I also think I will wear bike gloves at Hardrock.
After a nice nightrun after the Wailers Concert in Vail, I tripped spectacular
on the last 2 minutes down to the parking lot
23 Days to Hardrock
Markus
June 20th, 2007 at 11:32 am
Always train with lots of gels and usually on an empty stomach, it really makes a difference when racing. My body is accustomed to gel. Always 3 per hour. Wahsatchspeedgoat
June 20th, 2007 at 1:24 pm
rumor is ur GEL Sponsor may be filing bankruptcy ever since you came on, is that true?
OK just Kidding…LOL you are throwing down some serious GELS, but umm it’s soo working so GEL On!!
Hey Karl, I am a newbie to Ultra’s being trained by Lisa Smith Batchen just wanted to stop by say Hello and a BIG Congrats on your WINS & records… you kicking ass!!! Keep Rockin!!
Best Wishes at Hardrock!!
June 20th, 2007 at 5:39 pm
Karl
I too did Bighorn and the water and mud just trashed my feet. They looked like prunes.
Did you have any foot issues and if not are there any suggestions you care to share?
Great job in setting the course record though I do want your DNA checked.
matt
June 20th, 2007 at 9:34 pm
Karl
Congratulations on MMT and Bighorn and … My most memorable ‘picture’ of Bighorn was at the awards ceremony when the RD mentioned your ‘championship’ award plate had exploded in the oven and your priceless expression. You probably dont have much room in your house for any more awards. Keep up your energy and enthusiasm for running - its contagious.
June 21st, 2007 at 2:24 am
Hi Karl compliments for yours winning races! I have bought a montrail vitesse and i amvery happy,thanke you for conseil.
I have a question,team t shirt is also avalaible? I can buy.
Good running from Italian trail runner and snowshoer.
June 21st, 2007 at 8:24 am
Way to Rock Gentlemen!
One more down on the way to Ultra immortality. Hardrock will be great watching you smack around Jerker and the rest of the field.
Will be very interesting to see how you fair agains the Euros in Mt. Blanc. Either way, enjoy the European experience and fantastic beer. Even thier bad beer is better than ours.
Enjoying NZ but missing our runs. Feel free to ‘taper’ with me when I get back in mid July.
Love to the newlyweds,
Larry
June 21st, 2007 at 9:27 pm
Baaaaa!
On a roll Karl baby! Keep em comin! Hardrock is for the Hardcore!
Come to Grand Tetons and pace my sorry ass! 9/1/07
June 22nd, 2007 at 2:38 pm
U the man. Congrats on your latest conquest. I love your attitude and keep on enjoying what you enjoy.
btw - REI has the Men’s Montrail Vitesse on sale 4 $54.83 starting 06/22 - linky:
http://www.rei.com/product/649269
Cheers!
August 24th, 2007 at 8:35 am
Eric…
I Googled for something completely different, but found your page…and have to say thanks. nice read….
October 10th, 2007 at 1:50 pm
Karl:
I heard in a recent interview that you train 50-60 miles a week. Can you describe a typical one of those weeks? Running versus beer consumption. And also a week leading up to a 100?
Peace