I was brought to my knees, both physically and spiritually, but was able to rise again and again thanks to a new source of will and the support of my crew and friends. The proceeds from the race then go to the natures way preschool associated with the nature center since my daughter attends the preschool, i thought itd be nice to help with the race this year and well, i enjoy being outside. On june 28, 2014 nike trail athlete sally mcrae ran the original and most prestigious 100 mile race, the western states 100 for the very first time. Starting in squaw valley, california near the site of the 1960 winter olympics and ending 100. If facial hair is any indication of ultrarunning ability, then rob krars bearded win at the western states 100mile endurance run should come as no surprise well, that and the fact that he was. Ive been told that a 100mile ultramarathon can be a one day journey of every possible emotion a person can conjure. To transfer money online using bank transfer as an option, you need to be verified. And remember, official temperatures are measured in the shade. You are such a strong woman and such an inspiration. The film is always a boost maybe someday ill work up to an ultra.
Watch unbreakable, 2010 western states film starring. Events below are official qualifiers for the 2021 western states endurance run. The western states endurance run is a comedic, historical drama played out over 100 miles from squaw valley, california to auburn, california. Last week, over the course of a few lunches, i rewatched unbreakable. By this point, 1971, wendell robies trail ride was wellestablished as one of many endurance horse races around the world. For nearly 40 years, the western states 100mile endurance run has been the most iconic race of american ultrarunning. You were so strong and prepared going into this race. Redemption at the 2016 western states 100mile endurance run. Preparing for western states 100 with stephanie howe. Last weekend i finished a race that for me started a decade ago. It is also written for those who may be tempted to take on the challenge of western states.
The 2017 western states 100 miler ultramarathon took place yesterday and there was a great deal of hype brimming up until its start out in squaw valley. The main characters are kilian jornet, of spain, who had never been beaten in an ultra, anton krupicka, of colorado, who had never been beaten in an ultra he. This was sandess fifth shot at the race, and it improves upon his previous. The 2019 western states 100 is quickly approaching. Only these folks know and can appreciate what is required to finish western states.
On june 25, 2016 a collection of trail and ultra runners toed the line at the historic western states 100 mile endurance run running from squaw valley to auburn. Stephanie violett is a patient elite athlete that has learned a lot over the last year of recovering. Western states underground inc, 4010 foothills blvd, roseville, ca owned by. The western states 100 crosses the sierra nevada westward from squaw valley to the gold rush town of auburn.
Hand clap emoji between each word in that sentence, please. It starts with a climb of 2,550 feet in the first four and a half miles to a pass at. This, by far, is the most common reason for dnfs at western states. Among all finishers, these three brands comprised 71. The official and licensee of the western states endurance run branded accessories and apparel. Music journey tony anderson like a child tony anderson dwell tony anderson.
On june 30, 2018 june 30, 2018 by jared byrd in running, ultramarathon, ultrarunning, uncategorized. Thats why western states has expert customer service and sales reps that deliver a level of assistance you wont find anywhere else. The western states 100 mile endurance run presented by hoka one one starts in squaw valley and ends in auburn. The western states 100 for about the fourth or fifth time. Established in 1999, the company is led by filmmaker jb benna, a usc cinematv graduate and outdoor enthusiast with an adventure resume that includes the 2,700 mile pacific crest trail and the western states 100 mile endurance run. She finished this 100 mile journey from squaw valley, lake tahoe to auburn in 27 hours. In 2010, four of the greatest undefeated mountain runners on earth toed the starting line at the western states 100mile endurance run, the oldest and most prestigious 100mile foot race in the world. It was in those conditions that south africas ryan sandes and the usas cat bradley won. Journeyfilm is a film production and distribution company that focuses on adventure, sports, and travel.
My first western states 100 mile endurance run this last saturday confirmed that for me. Other folks usually respond with, i get tired just driving 100 miles. Geoff roes, hal koerner, anton krupicka, kilian jornet, jb benna. Gordy ran over the rugged sierra mountains in the heat of summer and began what is now known as the oldest 100mile footraces in the world the western states 100mile endurance run. Send money to more than 500,000 agent locations and 100,000 atms and pay with your creditdebit or your us bank account to send to bank accounts, mobile or in cash. In 2010, four of the greatest undefeated mountain runners on earth toed the starting line at the western states 100 mile endurance run, the oldest and most. We learned a long time ago that what we do is only as good as what we do for you.
Training for the western states 100 ultrarunning magazine. Google earth trail flyover western states endurance run. Hot weather and the snow, mud, and water remnants of a 100year winter event in californias sierra nevada worked together to create difficult racing conditions for the 2017 western states 100. Western states endurance run the original 100mile trail race. For the past few years, the kalamazoo nature center has done a 5k race for earth day. At that time in 2002, i had casually been dabbling in ultras. Jim walsmely was the favored winner for the race, expected to take the title while also smashing the course record.
The race starts at the base of the squaw valley ski resort and finishes at the placer high school track in auburn, california. On june 2425, andrea kooiman ran the western states 100, the oldest 100 mile trail race in the united states. One of the most arduous organized running events in the u. Western states endurance run running trail, sunnysidetahoe. The western states 100 journeyfilm official trailer. Western states runners survey insights hoka one one, brooks, and altra were the shoes of choice. Its the simple way to create and share your unique photo stories. Its rugged and hot course, its humble origins from a crazy horse event made crazier by mountain man gordy ainsleigh when he ran it on foot sub24. The western states 100 follows the four lead men on this amazing. Cat bradleys surprising path to a western states 100 win. The western states 100 follows the four lead men on this amazing journey.
There is no admiration or notoriety outside this esoteric circle of people. Hal koerner, two time defending western states champion, and running store entrepreneur from ashland, oregon. Fast forward to 2015, where those crazy enough to follow in gordys footsteps consider themselves lucky. Exposure is a modern publishing platform for photographers and visual storytellers. A good endurance horse is what was needed to finish the western states 100. A young kilian jornet stars in the epic tale of the western states 100s 2010 race where he faces three of the worlds best ultra runners.
He is the american record holder for 100 kilometers and is a former united states national champion in the 50mile run, a distance he has covered on roads in 5 hours 14 minutes. It was my induction into the tightknit community of ultrarunning. Michael wayne hanna holds a general building contractor, general engineering contractor license and 1 other license according to the california license board their buildzoom score of 92 ranks in the top 32% of 336,931 california licensed contractors. The display will zoom in on the 100mile ws100 race course, and. The western states endurance run follows the middle portion of the famous western states trail, a nationally dedicated recreational trail that stretches from salt lake city, utah, to sacramento, california. Western states 100, sunday june 28th, 2020, auburn, ca. The western states 100 journeyfilms official movie. The western states endurance run, known commonly as the western states 100, is a 100mile 161 km ultramarathon that takes place on californias sierra nevada mountains trails each year on the last full weekend of june. Geoff roes, undefeated at the 100mile distance, an. Until then, please use creditdebit card to complete your transfer. Buy dvd, download, stream, rent unbreakable poster dvd presales.
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