Daily News, Thurs, Aug 21

So ya wanna be an RD? Here’s the permitting process you’ll get to wrestle with.

Really? This race is going to host the best 50k runners in the world? (LINK FIXED)

I think I’d rather run this beautiful trail along the coast of Ireland.

Great stuff: Rob Krar’s ultimate advice for ultrarunners.

Speaking of Rob, what do you think of the “wrong turn” issue revealed in this interview? Should the RD have discretion to let is pass? Are rules rules and should they be enforced regardless? What would you have done?

From RW cover model to paraplegic.

While this guy went from fashion model to 2nd place at AC100. Wow!

Another riff on “Not dead, can’t quit.”

Caleb got some great pics from Hope Pass. Check them out here.

Quick interview with two cool ultra gals from West Virginia.

Funny report from the back of the pack of a seriously tough course.

How to talk like an ultrarunner.

NUC: So pro cyclists aren’t only doping, but they’re also paying each other to throw races.

Looking forward to seeing this magazine. Hope it has US distribution.

Site notes: I’ll be on vacation all next week and would love some help with compiling the Daily News. If you’re interested, please contact me here. Thanks so much.

The family is packing up for the week and heading to Bend (Sun River, specifically.) Anyone want to show me the trails?

Eric says:

August 21, 2014 at 7:04 am

Working link to the Doha 50k race:
http://www.gulf-times.com/mobile//sport/192/details/405031/doha-runners-set-for-ultimate-challenge-as-mega-marathon-comes-to-aspire-zone

eric schranz says:

August 21, 2014 at 7:16 am

Thanks Eric.

Brian says:

August 21, 2014 at 9:21 am

Does Leadville even have it in writing to turn back if you go off course, or is it one of those unspoken assumptions, like course cutting a few years back?

If there was a visible rule that was broken, the question then becomes what kind of race does Leadville want to be? If it wants to be taken seriously as a competitive event, the rule must be enforced. After all, if Mike Aish had only a slightly better race, I can guarantee you that more people would be talking about this.

None of these questions diminish for me in any way the respect I have for Rob Krar, who is a beast.

Matt says:

August 21, 2014 at 5:33 pm

It also sounds like the course was not clearly marked and he covered the same/similar distance getting to the same(?) aid station. It’s not like he took a shortcut. Does that even matter then?

1. Matt says:
  
  August 21, 2014 at 5:47 pm
  
  You can see it on his Strava route:
  
  http://www.strava.com/activities/182462985/overview
  
  Right before the turn around at Winfield Aid Station, he did an extra 1.5 miles and even a little more elevation.

Graham says:

August 21, 2014 at 11:31 am

Got to wonder, how much money will be in the pot for winners of the Doha 50k? Qatar likes to spend big on sporting events and sponsorships. Maybe there’ll be enough prize money to tempt a couple of big names.

eric schranz says:

August 21, 2014 at 12:57 pm

That was my thought Graham. The Emirates and other surrounding countries don’t flinch at throwing $1M at a polo match or car race. Will they do the same in this case? Seems like a bizarre course, but if there’s money on the line…

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