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Saturday Sep 21, 2024
Saturday Sep 21, 2024
OCC 2024..
https://www.strava.com/activities/12274702307
https://live.utmb.world/utmb/2024
The acronyms....
TDS
PTL
YCC
ETC
OCC
CCC
UTMB
Saturday Sep 07, 2024
Saturday Sep 07, 2024
https://www.strava.com/activities/12241202111
Santa Rosa Rating is 65BB
Start Time 6:30am
August 25, 2024
A-M-R
Andy’s Marathon Rubric
Not to be confused with any other scoring system as this is my opinion.
|
Overall Focus |
10 Possible |
5 |
|
Crowds |
10 Possible |
5 |
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Aid Stations |
15 Possible |
7 |
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Beauty |
10 Possible |
8 |
|
Course Difficulty |
- |
BB |
|
Cost |
5 Possible |
5 |
|
Bathroom Access |
10 Possible |
8 |
|
Post Race Refresh |
10 Possible |
10 |
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Number Pickup/Lines |
5 Possible |
2 |
|
Venues Overall |
10 Possible |
6 |
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Boston Certified |
5 Possible |
5 |
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Merch |
10 Possible |
4 |
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Downhill |
Yes/No |
No |
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Weather 2024: [Good] (Excellent, Good, Ok, Poor, Terrible)
Start Time Score 2024: 630am [Excellent] (Excellent, Good, Ok, Poor, Terrible)
1). Marathon Focus – (10 Pts)
This is how focused and passionate is the race is on the Marathon including the participants and the course organizers. I will sound awful here but the 5k, 10k, Half and other events are generally a distraction from the race. A true Marathon even should have one event in one day. I may change my opinion but even races on the day prior take from the overall experience [5]
2). Crowdedness – (10 Pts )
Part 1 – (5 pts). Management of Start through Corrals [1]
Part 2 – (5 pts). Overall Total Participants (NY Gets a 0 Here) [4]
3). Aid Stations - (15 Pts)
Part 1 – Options (Water, Electrolyte, Gu, Oranges) [3]
Part 2 – Congestion, Placement [1]
Part 3 – Staffing of Aid Stations [1]
4). Beauty – (10 Pts Available)
Part 1 – Overall Beauty [2]
Part 2 - Start Beauty [1]
Part 3 – Race Beauty [2.5]
Part 4 – Finish Beauty [2.5]
5). Course Difficulty (Letters)
Part 1 Elevation– A-Pancake Flat, B-Moderate (less than 500), C-Hilly (More than 500), D-Very Hilly (More than 800), E- Quad Dipsea Hilly [B]
Part 2 – A-Asphalt 100%, B-Little Ashpalt, C-More than 20% Dirt, D-More than 50% Dirt, E- All Dirt [B]
Part 3 – More than 500 ft Elevation Drop…Asterisk [no]
6). Cost (5 Pts Available)
Ideal is $120 (5). NY Gets a 1, Santa Rosa is [5]
7). Bathroom Access (10 Pts Available) Very subjective, this is mostly at Start Before Race (8 pts), Expo is 2 pts. Should not have to walk a half mile to use bathrooms. [7]
8). After Race Refreshments (10 Pts Available). You can get negative points for serving Coors Light Here. Santa Rosa Gets a 10, Hen House and Athletic Brew [10]
9). Lines and Number Pikcup (5 Pts Availabe)
Part 1 – Drive to Number Pickup? (should be by mail!!!) [1]
Part 2 – Lines to get Refreshments [1]
10). Venues (10Pts Available)
Part 1 – Parking, Expo and Prior Day Access [3]
Part 2 – Finish Area (is there grass and shade to lie down?) [3]
11). Is it Ceritified (5 Pts Available)
12). Merch (10 Pts Available)
Part 1 – Medal [3]
Part 2 – Uniqueness and Quality of Shirt, Hat, Fanny Pack, Mug, etc [1]
13). More than 450 ft Downhill? Asterisk
Friday Jul 26, 2024
Friday Jul 26, 2024
ATF 63 Sisk-i-you 100k aka SOB 100k
Race: Sisk-i-you 100k, 50 mile, 50k, 15k, 8k,
Started 1999 approximately
When: July 13, Saturday 5am
Start/Finish: Mt Ashland, OR
Race Website:
https://siskiyououtback.com/#raceOverview
Ashland
Andy’s Strava
Friday Jul 12, 2024
Friday Jul 12, 2024
ATF 62 Tsalteshi Backyard Ultra
Tsalteshi translates to “Black Iron Knife”
Race: Tsalteshi Backyard Ultra
Started 1921
When: June 7, Friday 5pm
Start/Finish: Soldotna, AK
Race Website:
https://backyardultra.com/races/tsalteshi-backyard-ultra/
Aktive Palmer AK
https://ultrarunning.com/calendar/event/aktive-s-backyard-ultra
Carolyn’s Strava
https://www.strava.com/activities/11600786498
Photos:
Monday Jul 08, 2024
Monday Jul 08, 2024
ATF 61 Western States 2024
Race: Western States Fun Run
Started 1981
When: June 29, Saturday 5am
Start: Squaw Valley,
Finish: Placer High Scool
Race Website:
Victors Guide to Pacing:
https://www.victorysportdesign.com/blogs/to-the-victor/the-heart-of-pacing
Jon’s Strava
https://www.strava.com/activities/11774544730
Monday Jul 01, 2024
Monday Jul 01, 2024
ATF 60 Western States PALS 2024
Race: Western States Fun Run
Started 1981
When: June 29, Saturday 5am
Start: Squaw Valley,
Finish: Placer High Scool
Race Website:
Jon Link:
https://1drv.ms/w/s!AuwLrn72fM-OhJI8YcWyvsfe2FzhBg?e=69E1oc
Wednesday Jun 12, 2024
Wednesday Jun 12, 2024
ATF 59 Dipsea 2024
Race: Dipsea
Started 1905
When: June, 9, Sunday 8am
Start: Mill Valley
Finish: Stinson Beach
Race Website:
https://www.dipsea.org/course.php
Chad Katoff Strava:
https://www.strava.com/activities/11614430384
Jon Bretan Strava:
https://www.strava.com/activities/11613600695
Tim Wallen Strava:
https://www.strava.com/activities/11615364576
Monday May 27, 2024
Monday May 27, 2024
ATF 57 Bryce 100 Mile 2024
Race: Bryce Canyon 100 Mile
Elevation and Heat
15,300 feet of climbing!!! Exposed!@!
When: May 18, 2024 5am
Where: Hatch, 4 Hours South Salt Lake, Utah
Race Website:
https://www.vacationraces.com/ultras/bryce-canyon/
Greg Fergot’s Strava:
https://www.strava.com/activities/11451151880
Ultra Marathon Running with Simon:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwJaLh1vVoPcEL4EHW7dxog
Sally McCrae Podcast:
https://www.sallymcrae.com/choose-strong-podcast
Saturday May 11, 2024
Saturday May 11, 2024
Mary Churchill, Megan Aruazo, Lindsey Dwyer, Max Kam, Jon Bretan
https://www.strava.com/activities/11334651206
https://www.strava.com/activities/11334588787
Thursday May 02, 2024
Thursday May 02, 2024
Race: Western States 2024 100.2 miles
Started 1977
When: Saturday June 29-30
Start: Palisades, Olympic Valley
Finish: Placer High School in Auburn
https://www.wser.org/
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Olympic Valley |
0 |
Yes |
Yes (multiple) |
5:00am |
5:00am |
5:00am |
5:00am |
|||
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Lyon Ridge |
10.3 |
No |
6:39am |
6:45am |
7:10am |
7:40am |
10:30am* |
|||
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Red Star Ridge |
15.8 |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
7:28am |
7:41am |
8:20am |
9:10am |
10:30am |
|
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Duncan Canyon |
24.4 |
Yes (1 vehicle) |
8:31am |
8:52am |
10:00am |
11:15am |
12:30pm |
|||
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Robinson Flat |
30.3 |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes (shuttle) |
9:26am |
9:59am |
11:30am |
1:10pm |
2:10pm |
|
|
Miller's Defeat |
34.4 |
No |
9:55am |
10:38am |
12:25pm |
2:15pm |
3:15pm |
|||
|
Dusty Corners |
38 |
Yes (1 vehicle) |
10:18am |
11:06am |
1:10pm |
3:05pm |
4:05pm |
|||
|
Last Chance |
43.3 |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
10:55am |
11:45am |
2:05pm |
4:20pm |
5:25pm |
|
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Devil's Thumb |
47.8 |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
11:42am |
12:36pm |
3:30pm |
6:05pm |
7:10pm |
|
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El Dorado Creek |
52.9 |
No |
12:16pm |
1:16pm |
4:40pm |
7:30pm |
8:40pm |
|||
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Michigan Bluff |
55.7 |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes (shuttle) |
After 8pm |
12:50pm |
1:52pm |
5:40pm |
8:50pm |
9:55pm |
|
Foresthill |
62 |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes (multiple) |
OK |
1:41pm |
2:48pm |
7:15pm |
10:45pm |
11:45pm |
|
Dardanelles (Cal-1) |
65.7 |
No |
2:10pm |
8:00pm |
12:00am |
2:40am* |
||||
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Peachstone (Cal-2) |
70.7 |
Yes |
No |
2:49pm |
3:57pm |
9:20pm |
1:40am |
2:40am |
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Ford's Bar (Cal-3) |
73 |
No |
3:12pm |
4:22pm |
10:00pm |
2:35am |
5:00am* |
|||
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Rucky Chucky |
78 |
Yes |
Yes (Far Side) |
Yes (Near Side shuttle) |
OK |
3:46pm |
4:58pm |
11:10pm |
4:00am |
5:00am |
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Green Gate |
79.8 |
Yes (on foot) |
OK |
4:08pm |
5:20pm |
11:45pm |
4:55am |
5:50am |
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Auburn Lake Trails |
85.2 |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
4:56pm |
6:08pm |
1:05am |
6:25am |
7:15am |
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Quarry Rd |
90.7 |
No |
5:42pm |
6:56pm |
2:25am |
8:00am |
8:40am |
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Pointed Rocks |
94.3 |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes (on foot) |
OK |
6:19pm |
7:34pm |
3:30am |
9:15am |
9:40am |
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Robie Point |
98.9 |
Yes (on foot) |
OK |
6:58pm |
8:17pm |
4:40am |
10:38am |
11:00am* |