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09-07-2009, 08:38 AM
MorganW

Hardrock 100

I noticed a while ago that Mark Hartell was on the entry list for this year's Hardrock 100.

(Allegedly) it makes Western States look like an easy day in the park. :eek:

Mark is finalising his preparations in and around Silverton.

http://markhartell.blogspot.com/

Here is another link, this time to the Hardrock race site:

http://www.hardrock100.com/

All the best to Mark for his final prep and on race day(s).

(The rest of his blog is an excellent read also.)

Morgan
09-07-2009, 01:14 PM
RobW

Re: Hardrock 100

Thanks Morgan. I've read of MH's earlier exploits over there (didn't he do all 4 big Hundreds in a season once?) but have never come across his blog before. I'm a bit confused by the statement "Over 90 of its miles are above the high point of Western States" given that there are several fourteeners in the Western States and the HR route only reaches 14000ft occasionally (once?). Doubtless I'm missing something.

Good Luck Mark, anyhow. Seriously tough race. Tougher than TMB by the sounds of it.
09-07-2009, 01:29 PM
MorganW

Re: Hardrock 100

Quote:

Originally Posted by RobW

Thanks Morgan. I've read of MH's earlier exploits over there (didn't he do all 4 big Hundreds in a season once?) but have never come across his blog before. I'm a bit confused by the statement "Over 90 of its miles are above the high point of Western States" given that there are several fourteeners in the Western States and the HR route only reaches 14000ft occasionally (once?). Doubtless I'm missing something.

Good Luck Mark, anyhow. Seriously tough race. Tougher than TMB by the sounds of it.

Yes, he did the Grand Slam. Not sure which other races this comprises along with Hardrock and WS. Leadville might be one of them?

I'll ask Helene when I see her, she'll know.

Not sure WS route goes that high Rob.

There may be a course map/details here:

http://www.ws100.com/home.html

And just for good measure, here is Krissy Moehl's write up of her WS 2009:

http://web.mac.com/krissymoehl/Kriss...ce_Report.html

Not a happy ending. :eek::eek:
09-07-2009, 01:49 PM
Derby Tup

Re: Hardrock 100

According to Stan Jensen (p105) in Running Through The Wall, the Grand Slam was Old Dominion, Western States, Leadville and Wasatch. Since 1988 there's been a choice between Old Dom or Vermont. There's mention of The Last Great Race too: Old Dom, WS, Vermont, L'ville, Wasatch Front and Angeles Crest :eek:
09-07-2009, 01:53 PM
MorganW

Re: Hardrock 100

Quote:

Originally Posted by Derby Tup

According to Stan Jensen (p105) in Running Through The Wall, the Grand Slam was Old Dominion, Western States, Leadville and Wasatch. Since 1988 there's been a choice between Old Dom or Vermont. There's mention of The Last Great Race too: Old Dom, WS, Vermont, L'ville, Wasatch Front and Angeles Crest :eek:

Hardrock must be deemed too hard then...........33,000 feet of ascent........:D:eek:

Not that much more than a BG. ;)
09-07-2009, 02:00 PM
RobW

Re: Hardrock 100

Quote:

Originally Posted by BGSec

Not sure WS route goes that high Rob.

There may be a course map/details here:

http://www.ws100.com/home.html

Ah, so Western States is a race. Knew I was missing something obvious :D. Not unreasonably, I had taken Western States as the (more interestingly) mountainous half of the US with lots of nice big baggable peaks. On this def, the WS include CO, compounding my confusion.

BTW I was interested to see that Mark has come across Gerry Roach, with whom I've done the odd bagging trip. V accomplished high-altitude mountaineer, although I know he runs too.
09-07-2009, 02:02 PM
Derby Tup

Re: Hardrock 100

Quote:

Originally Posted by BGSec

Hardrock must be deemed too hard then...........33,000 feet of ascent........:D:eek:

Not that much more than a BG. ;)

Interesting article. Says cost of Grand Slam is likely to be cUSD 3-5K and presumably that's for US residents. Crux, apart from running 4 or 6 x 100milers between June and September, is gaining entry to WS
09-07-2009, 02:03 PM
MorganW

Re: Hardrock 100

Quote:

Originally Posted by Derby Tup

According to Stan Jensen (p105) in Running Through The Wall, the Grand Slam was Old Dominion, Western States, Leadville and Wasatch. Since 1988 there's been a choice between Old Dom or Vermont. There's mention of The Last Great Race too: Old Dom, WS, Vermont, L'ville, Wasatch Front and Angeles Crest :eek:

Thanks DT.

There is always someone out there to illuminate my ignorance. :D
09-07-2009, 10:43 PM
molehill

Re: Hardrock 100

Wasn't Martyn Greaves the first UK runner to complete the US 'grand slam'? Way back in the past when he was at his best, he was a member of our local running club (Fittleworth Flyers), think he still is but I'm no longer down South, though he's still knocking off 100's every year. Perhaps I'll save the stories about Martyn for RobW this, or next, weekend :).
09-07-2009, 10:52 PM
RobW

Re: Hardrock 100

Quote:

Originally Posted by molehill

Perhaps I'll save the stories about Martyn for RobW this, or next, weekend :).

Next weekend Moley - I'll look forward to it :eek:
09-07-2009, 10:59 PM
XRunner

Re: Hardrock 100

You should read this book by Robert R. Boeder

Hardrock Fever

His other book "Beyond the Marathon" about the Grand Slam of Trail Ultrarunning is also worth obtaining.
09-07-2009, 10:59 PM
molehill

Re: Hardrock 100

Mental Martyn, we knew him as. Great guy, but have a feeling he was out the Joss Naylor mold regards 'pain' :eek:.
10-07-2009, 11:04 AM
Zlod

Re: Hardrock 100

Sounds like Mark is running well at the moment. I really hope he manages a good race at Hard Rock.

Has anyone been able to get any sense out of the live race tracker:

http://www.hardrock100.com/index.asp

This keeps coming up with "Microsoft JET Database Engine" errors (which is typical, but not exactly useful).

Apparently the race starts at 1300 UK time.
10-07-2009, 12:53 PM
RobW

Re: Hardrock 100

Quote:

Originally Posted by RobW

I was interested to see that Mark has come across Gerry Roach ..... V accomplished high-altitude mountaineer, although I know he runs too.

I've since heard from Gerry: his missus Jennifer is doing the HR: Her number is 176. Mark's is 137.
www.hardrock100.com

As Zlod mentioned, live updates should be available here
http://www.hardrock100.com/index.asp
Maybe not until the race is underway (in 8 minutes time...)

MH says: "Race starts at 06.00 Friday US Mountain time. That's 13.00 Friday for anyone in the UK. There is a Hardrock live runners site that intends to post aid station times - keep in mind this is a loooooooong run so there will be long gaps and also that, if I am running smart, I will not make any kind of push until after Ouray."
10-07-2009, 02:05 PM
RobW

Re: Hardrock 100

Quote:

Originally Posted by RobW

I've since heard from Gerry: his missus Jennifer is doing the HR: Her number is 176. Mark's is 137.
www.hardrock100.com

As Zlod mentioned, live updates should be available here
http://www.hardrock100.com/index.asp
Maybe not until the race is underway (in 8 minutes time...)

Yep, now working :)
10-07-2009, 11:00 PM
MorganW

Re: Hardrock 100

Yes, the live feed is working:

http://www.hardrock100.com/index.asp

Mark in 7th place, through Sherman at 12.40 pm, 28.7 miles in.

Fingers crossed.
10-07-2009, 11:02 PM
MorganW

Re: Hardrock 100

Diana Finkel in 4th. :eek:
11-07-2009, 06:56 AM
XRunner

Re: Hardrock 100

Quote:

Originally Posted by BGSec

Diana Finkel in 4th. :eek:

Diana Finkel is now an excellent third!
11-07-2009, 07:01 AM
MorganW

Re: Hardrock 100

Mark now 8th and has passed the Ouray aid station at 56 miles in 14.25 (the race started at 6.00 am Friday).

XRunner is right, Finkel now third and has passed Telluride aid station after 72 miles in 23.31.

Mark's target was to do sub 30 hours.

Let's hope he can hold it together.
11-07-2009, 11:05 AM
Pilgrim

Re: Hardrock 100

Looks like Mark's dropped out.
11-07-2009, 11:11 AM
Alan Lucker

Re: Hardrock 100

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pilgrim

Looks like Mark's dropped out.

I was following this on my night shift and he was 8th at 04:00 this morning. Unfortunately I think you are correct. It looks like he has retired.:(
11-07-2009, 12:32 PM
MorganW

Re: Hardrock 100

Alan, looks like you are right, no sign of Mark after Ouray.

No doubt he will surface on his blog in due course to report.

Shame.
13-07-2009, 08:25 AM
RobW

Re: Hardrock 100

Quote:

Originally Posted by BGSec

Alan, looks like you are right, no sign of Mark after Ouray.

No doubt he will surface on his blog in due course to report.

Shame.

Brief blog entry now from Mark http://markhartell.blogspot.com/ Sad news Mark, "end of an era"(?).

Good to see Jennifer Roach finished.

First lady Diana Finkel, as already mentioned, finished third overall, a very long way ahead of 2nd lady. Amazing. And overall winner's time was 24:38?
14-07-2009, 08:48 AM
MorganW

Re: Hardrock 100

Yes, an anti-clockwise record.

Last year Kyle Skaggs broke the course record with an amazing 23 hours 23 minutes. :eek:
22-07-2009, 12:39 AM
RobW

Re: Hardrock 100

Quote:

Originally Posted by RobW

Brief blog entry now from Mark http://markhartell.blogspot.com/ Sad news Mark, "end of an era"(?).

His follow-up looks interesting though :)
10-08-2009, 05:32 PM
MorganW

Re: Hardrock 100

Quote:

Originally Posted by RobW

His follow-up looks interesting though :)

I've been in email contact with Mark who seems utterly relaxed about his decision to do no more 100s.

He has lots of outdoor projects on the go and I'm sure the blog will keep us up to date.

He is hoping to make the BG Club Dinner on 10 October to do his bit as President. :D
19-08-2009, 08:14 AM
MorganW

Re: Hardrock 100

Quote:

Originally Posted by XRunner

You should read this book by Robert R. Boeder

Hardrock Fever

His other book "Beyond the Marathon" about the Grand Slam of Trail Ultrarunning is also worth obtaining.

XRunner

Thanks for posting about these.

I've been in touch with Bob and the books are on their way over to me.

Bob sounds like a great guy from our email chats.

I'll maybe report further on the books once I've read them.
14-07-2012, 02:04 PM
stevefoster

Re: Hardrock 100

Hal Koerner has just won this in 24.50.13:thumbup:
14-07-2012, 02:25 PM
Vegan Runner

Re: Hardrock 100

Joe Grant finished about 20 secs later didin't he? After 100 miles that's almost a photo finish.
14-07-2012, 02:33 PM
stevefoster

Re: Hardrock 100

25.06.30 for Joe Grant, that's a bit more than 20 secs.
14-07-2012, 02:35 PM
stevefoster

Re: Hardrock 100

3rd and 4th fastest times ever for the pair of them.
19-07-2012, 12:30 PM
MorganW

Re: Hardrock 100

A quite wonderful set of photos from this year's Hardrock:

http://trappephoto.com/hardrock-100/

Really worth a look, at least up until the pics of the presentation.
19-07-2012, 12:59 PM
RachFR

Re: Hardrock 100

Wow, they're beautiful photos, looks an awesome course! Quite interesting how a lot of (mostly the top) runners don't carry any kit - I know in a hundred miler at that level of competitiveness that every little counts, but looking at how treacherous a lot of those trails are, it seems it would be so easy to get injured miles away from a checkpoint and be stuck without any emergency gear.... Or maybe I just worry about these things too much ;)
15-07-2016, 03:13 PM
barnyc

Trackers are live! http://www.irunfar.com/2016/07/2016-...-coverage.html
15-07-2016, 03:38 PM
Derby Tup

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