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

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

• Trail Run Gear

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!

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!

Dan Young

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

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

course statistics

Way to put down the Ultragen and cold ones SpeedGoats!

• 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 !
  

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!

• 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 !
  

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!!!!

Get ready to dance through the rocks!

WasatchSpeedGoat

• 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 !
  

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

• Trail Run Gear

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

• Jurker is 4 minutes ahead of Meltzer at Cunningham Gulch
• Ricky Denesik and Jurek are 4 minutes ahead of Meltzer at Maggie Gulch
• Denesik and Meltzer pull into Pole Creek two minutes ahead of Jurek !
• Jurker back in front w/ Denesik followed by Hartell and Meltzer 2 and 3 minutes behind at Sherman! Things are heating up!
• Hartell is 2 minutes ahead of Jurek and 4 minutes ahead of Meltzer at Grouse Gulch mile 42.1! Now the race begins, Meltzer is patient~Jurker looks strong, can Hartell hold the pace?
• Hartell leads Jurek by 2 minutes and Meltzer by 13 minutes as they left Engineer Pass at mile 48.6, we got a race!
• Emily Baer left just 10 minutes in front of Krissy Moehl from Grouse Gulch, the women’s race is going to be a barn burner!
• Jurek leads Hartell by 4 minutes and Meltzer by 17 minutes at Ouray mile 56.6. They just finished a long down hill from Engineer, now it ’s time for Meltzer to make a move up the long climb to Virginia Pass-?
• Jurek leads by Meltzer by 16 minutes out of Governer’s Basin, Hartell fading!
• Emily Baer leaves Ouray 4 minutes ahead of Krissy, who will win this one?
• It’s down to Jurek and Meltzer~
• Jurek crosses Virginia Pass just 6 minutes in front of Meltzer at mile 67.7 ( long climb). Steep downhill to Telluride, not real technical-Jurek advantage?
• First runner through Chapman should win!
• Jurek is the first runner through Chapman and may be on his way to victory!
• Krissy looks as if she might hold off Emily for the women’s victory!
• Could Jurek post a course record?
• Jurek just finished at 8:08, what a great run Scott, congratulations!! 26:08- record!