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3 Scrapes to the Ground, Baaaahhhh

By WSG, July 31, 2007 2:01 pm

Check out Steve Edwards race report from the WasatchSpeedGoat 50k! Steve’s race report sums up the course. Next years race is slated for July 26, 2008 with a longer course and less turns! We will post when the race opens way ahead of time you so speedgoats can plan accordingly. Thanks again all SpeedGoats!

Valmir Nunez crushes Jurek’s record at Badwater

By WSG, July 30, 2007 3:08 pm

Valmir Nunez crushes Jurek’s record at Badwater

All the way from Brazil, Valmir Nunez ran an incredible time on a somewhat cool day at Badwater last week. The evening temp dropped to a chilly 93 degrees allowing the runners to escape the standard 100 plus temps which normally plague the race. Valmir ran 22:51. Same time as Scott’s run at Spartathlon last year………Hmmmmm, what a coincidence. Same mileage, same time, more heat. Strange things are happening this year. 3 scrapes for Valmir! Baaaahhhhhhh

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WasatchSpeedGoat Volunteers

By WSG, July 27, 2007 6:07 pm
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Special thanks to everyone who spent the day on the hill with the runners!
One of the top three comments I heard was what great help at the aid stations!
Karl and I staffed each age station with professional ultrarunners who understand the needs of a runner during such a grueling course! We had Roch Horton and the Black Diamond crew manning Mt. Baldy and Roch himself making sure every runner left his aid station at the top of little cloud to the finish, plunge to the tram deck! At the top of the tram we had Jared Campbell (just broke 30 hours at Hardrock 07) and Larry O’neil. Down at the tunnel we had fellow Montrail Team mate Ken Jensen with Charlie Vincent and the Backcountry.com crew!
Special thanks to Mark Scholl and the Salt Lake Regional Medical Center for being there for the runners!

A SPECIAL THANKS TO WYNN DAVIS FOR THE TROPHIES!

Wynn Davis created our special trophies for the Innaugural race and deserves a big thanks from all of us who were able to participate last weekend. Without Wynn’s dedication to making these works of art, the “Goat Leg” and “Hooves” would have been alot harder to create, and a special thanks to Elwood the Goat for all his hoof growing power! Wynn will be racing here next year and will have a shot at taking home a goat leg of his own. - 10 Scrapes!

Nathan Packs were donated by Glenn at the Wasatch Running Center, go there to get the Nathan 20% discount!

The ultimate sponsor that allows trail running to be a spectator sport with that killer TRAM and course! Snowbird and John Collins!

Remember that ridge, the second climb!
If you feel good after running 24,000 vertical, it was the 80-90 servings of Ultragen that was consumed, thanks to Robert from First Endurance for helping with Goat recovery, bahaha!
Last but least thanks to Butch race director for the Wasatch Steeple Chase for running the timing system at the finsh line, suds for all Butch!

Wasatchspeedgoat 50K is now tucked away.

By WSG, July 25, 2007 10:20 am

Check out these scenic photos of the Wasatchspeedgoat 50k!

Petra McDowell and Corbin Talley set the pace this year, as the standard is now set for the future at the Speedgoat 50K. Next year new trails are in the works to eliminate some confusion on the route. Remember Alta bailed on us at the last minute and because of it more marshals were needed along the course. Snowbird CEO Bob Bonar was thrilled with the race and plans on working a new trail to Mary Ellen Gulch, (Another Canyon off the back of Mineral Basin). If this addition happens, the course will be even more beautiful than this year. Another route has also been proposed eliminating the ski run from the top of Gad II. We are hoping to create a twisting, less steep route. Into hibernation, goats! For those who want another great race in a few weeks. El Vacquero Loco in Star Valley is another winner! Baaahhhhhh! 10 scrapes~! -Wahsatchspeedgoat

Erik Storeheim crossing the top of the tram!

Trail Run Gear use this code (1QL-1-QGSDU) and receive 10% Speed Goat discount off your order at the Speed Goat Trail running Gear Shop! Check redemption code and enter code during check out! Expires July 31st !

Results posted tonight, no kidding!

Any SpeedGoats who would like a Nathan Pack for trailrunning, please go see Glen at the Wasatch Running Center and he will give you a 20% discount if you mention this web page and article, cool!

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Everyone got Chicked at the WasatchSpeedGoat 50k

By WSG, July 22, 2007 1:54 pm

Yes, it is true! Petra McDowell had the Sharpest Hooves of the day! Full race report coming shortly. Way to go Speedgoats!
Powder Shots photo’s are in!

Petra crossing the tape!


Helen Cospolich reaching for her $100 bill at the top of the tram! First male and female to the summit got the cash!


Scott with First Place Petra McDowell and First Place Male Corbin Talley!

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Dan Young “Dark Vader” from PA. cruising out the tunnel!

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CHECK OUT THE VERTICAL CHART ~ Thanks Joel Hatch (11,997) climbing in 27 miles, ouch~ the real Wasatch 100 warm up race.

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Way to put down the Ultragen and cold ones SpeedGoats!

WasatchSpeedGoat 50k- Carbon Footprint

By WSG, July 18, 2007 8:31 pm

Hello fellow SpeedGoats,

Thanks everyone for signing up for the first ever WasatchSpeedGoat “Get High” 50k!

This has been a daunting task getting such a killer race put together at the top of Little Cottonwood Canyon, we would like to request all runners please car pool and utilize the “park and ride ” at the bottom of Little Cottonwood Canyon. Snowbird has been very accommodating to partner with us to showcase the best 50k trail run venue ever! We really want to be the best environmentally conscious people we are, as you run through the course please do the best you can not to leave any waste behind! There will be restrooms at the start/finish and at the top of the tram where you cross twice, Thanks for the help!

Wasatch SpeedGoat 50k final instructions

By WSG, July 17, 2007 10:43 am

Final Race Instructions

Hello fellow Goaties,

I hope every one’s training went well! Please review the final instructions for the race, we will see you on the tram deck at 5:30 am for packet pick up ! This is a steep course with 5 climbs, be patient you want to feel good for those last two climbs of the day! This is a Meltzer designed course, we expect the winning time to be around 6 hours so don’t think you’re going slow, everyone is going slow !! Sharpen your hooves, we will see you 7/21/07!!!!

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Get ready to dance through the rocks!

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JUREK takes HARDROCK with a vengeance !

By WSG, July 16, 2007 8:50 am

TO NO SURPRISE, JUREK TAKES HARDROCK WITH A VENGEANCE!

    After 4 long weeks of acclimatizing and training in Silverton, Co., Jurek takes the goat off the ridge, and breaks the record running 26:08!  Krissy Moehl also with two weeks of acclimatization, puts in her bid for Ultra performance of the year…so far, running 29:24!  The wahsatchspeedgoat remains  “unchicked”, running the fastest split from Chapman home after a 2 hour nappy-pooh, slipping under 29 hours.  The summer has just begun, with the Tour Du Mont Blanc in less than 6 weeks.  Here we will find one of the most level of playing fields, and we won’t be playing soccer!   10 scrapes for Scott, it was a stellar performance!     -Wahsatchspeedgoat

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Hardrock 100 is under way!

By WSG, July 13, 2007 6:06 am

Live updates throughout the day and night on Meltzer and Jurek!