2009 MMT Update 1 – Shaw Gap (8.7 miles)
May 16, 2009 by Bryon Powell · 1 Comment
Todd Walker had the lead into the first aid station at Shaw Gap (8.7 miles) with Karl Meltzer just a few meters back. Glen Redpath was three minutes back with Keith Knipling another minute behind. Another five runners including Joe Kulak came in the next minute or two. Amy Sproston entered the aid station in tenth with Mike Mason. (click below for more)
The biggest news of the morning is that pre-race favorite Bradley Mongold did not start due to illness.
Karl blurs through the Shaw Gap AS
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Bryon Powell is the Editor-in-Chief of iRunFar.com, which he founded five years ago. Also the author of Relentless Forward Progress: A Guide to Running Ultramarathons and a contributing editor at Trail Runner magazine, he's quickly approaching 10 years as an ultrarunner and 20 years as a trail runner. These days he calls Park City, Utah and its trails home.
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excellent news — many thanks for posting during the race — this is exciting! (^_^)