Western States Crisis!?!
September 11, 2007 by Bryon Powell · Leave a Comment
As previously noted, I’ve started adding some races for the fall and, in fact, am starting to consider which races will be my cornerstone races next year. As part of this process, I looked at the Hardrock website (no problem entering – my 2006 Western States and Leadville races qualify me so long as the [...]
The Race Is On
September 10, 2007 by Bryon Powell · 3 Comments
It’s time for me to run some races again. If I’m remembering correctly, I’ve only run one race (Laurel Highlands in early June) since my disastrous Way Too Cool and lackluster HAT Run back in March. Heck, I even withdrew from Miwok and the Vermont 100. The racing drought will end, and soon. I don’t [...]
Way To Go – 2007 Wasatch 100 and VHTRC's Women's Half Marathon
September 10, 2007 by Bryon Powell · Leave a Comment
Wow, another Wasatch 100 in the books. Hearty congratulations to my two favorite runners in the race, The Mikes. Mike Wedemeyer, who I paced, ran an awesome 22:39 to earn 4th place. Good friend and Montrail-Nathan teammate, Mike Mason, rocked the course well enough to finish 5th and earn his induction to the Royal Order [...]
Day 8
September 9, 2007 by Bryon Powell · 2 Comments
Another day to sleep in…. ahhhhhh. Gotta rest up for the big weekend pacing Michael Wedemeyer at the Wasatch 100. Just as I was nervous to pace Andy Jones-Wilkins (his blog) at the Grand Teton 100, I feel that pacing “Weed” is more than I can handle. Fortunately, pacing AJW to a four and three-quarter [...]
2007 Wasatch 100
September 7, 2007 by Bryon Powell · Leave a Comment
Update 2:Through Big Mountain (39.4 miles) Kyle Skaggs is in the lead about 40 minutes ahead of a pack of three that includes Mike Wedemeyer (Looks like I’ve got my work cut out for me tonight!), Jasper Halekas, and unidentified runner. Kyle has gone from about 20 minutes ahead of course record pace at Francis [...]
Day 7 – Rest for the Weary
September 7, 2007 by Bryon Powell · Leave a Comment
“… on the seventh day I rested.” Park City from the Mid-Mountain Trail. Besides the weather, the one consistent feature of my trip has been my persistent illness. I think I came into the trip worn out and within a day of arriving out West, I had a cold. Some days it has materialized as [...]
Day 6 – Sublime the Entire Time
September 7, 2007 by Bryon Powell · Leave a Comment
“…it’s been sublime the entire time.” Ah, a recovery day. I awoke to hot coffee and an everything bagel with cream cheese waiting for me. Not a bad way to start the day. After packing up, Steve and I hit the rode. We would take the scenic route back to Park City. The first leg [...]
Day 5 – An Epic Adventure
September 7, 2007 by Bryon Powell · 2 Comments
“… and there I was, shirtless, leading a horse bearing my injured buddy out of a canyon in Grand Teton National Park.” Ever since the first time I saw “epic” used to describe a 50 mile mountain bike ride or a long run through the mountains, I was annoyed. Outdoor magazine and its ilk had [...]
Day 4
September 3, 2007 by Bryon Powell · 5 Comments
“…hula hooping was much easier as a kid.” View east from the western slope of the Tetons. Too much to write about Days 2 and 3 and not enough time, so here’s the Day 4 update. It’s only 3 p.m., but it’s already a great day. Steve and I got up early and hit the [...]
Montrail Streaks – Where the Gryptonite hits the Dirt
September 1, 2007 by Bryon Powell · Leave a Comment
Each of the past two days I got a chance to hit the trails in the Montrail Streaks. They continue to get my seal of approval. Yesterday was a five mile run, three miles on trail and two miles off. The shoes felt smooth on the trail and I’d feel comfortable wearing them for stretch [...]
