Meltzer leading Hardrock - 26th 100 miler win just in sight?
Karl Meltzer is cruising through the Hardrock 100 and just crossed the slot at Virginia’s pass with about a 41 minute lead!! Karl and I just ran Bighorn three weeks ago and he’s back out there to to win the toughest foot race around..!! 50 Scrapes..
Karl Meltzer-Bighorn 100
26th 100 mile win is just in sight for Karl ? If you know a 100 mile ultrarunner who’s run at this level for this long leave a comment..
MELTZER FINISHED AT 6:38 THIS MORNING!!
New record for this direction? Jurek was 26:08:34 50 SCRAPES!
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By Jerry, July 11, 2009 @ 3:12 pm
Karl
Congratulations on your Hardrock win. Every since I chatted with you at McNaughton I’ve been a huge fan and love following your progress. Come back to Pekin someday and run the course when it’s dry and I’ll treat you to golf at WeaverRidge.
Take care,
Jerry
By Jason Halladay, July 13, 2009 @ 7:49 am
Simply amazing run by Karl! It’s even more impressive considering he just set a new CR at Bighorn a few weeks ago. Well done Karl!
By B. Pure, July 13, 2009 @ 10:11 am
Nice work! A truely impressive performance!
Perhaps a slight correction needed though:
The new course record for that direction in the ‘Male Sticks’ (ski poles used) catagory. I do think it is time we start differentiating the catagories.
BP
By WSG, July 14, 2009 @ 8:50 am
Male Sticks category. Could it be the future?
By Speedgoat Karl, July 15, 2009 @ 9:32 am
Perhaps the “Euro Category” is a better name for it Mr. Purist!
By Kevin, July 15, 2009 @ 5:31 pm
Karl may be a Male Stick, but he’s faster than I’ll ever be!!
Nice work Karl!
Actually I was poking fun with him at the finish for looking like a Euro tweeker Ferengi using those sticks! He said that they really helped.
… so maybe another catagory would be a good idea??
Kevin
By Robert Youngren, July 20, 2009 @ 7:55 am
I think Eric Clifton has had a long successful career in the 100 mile category. Sure he strikes out often, but when he connects; it’s a home run! Karl is an amazing runner in the 100 mile trail category, hands down. He just needs truly race at his potential over at Ultra Tour de Mont Blanc!! He’s well seasoned with the Euro poles now so he’ll be in good company over there!