Ultramarathon Daily News | Mon, Mar 9

IRF/TWIR: Results from Transgrancanaria, Way Too Cool, and a look towards next weekend. Hot takes:

Another tie? Come on.
Kimber Mattox wins Way Too Cool…ah, another steeplechaser winning MUT races! I still contend that being a steeplechaser is the strongest indicator for finding ultra success. Anxious to watch more of Kimber.
Wish I were around next week for Pioneer Spirit 50 in NorCal. That’s one of the best USATF lineups I can remember in years.

Corona, Schmarona, just signed up for a trail race in early June.

SCMP/Agnew: Most races have been cancelled in Asia, but a few are still being held. Agnew argues that the MUT community needs to embrace this new norm in our community.

Mountain Outhouse News: JamJam covers AC100, new shoes, new Triple Crown, Anton’s fifthcoming, a new 250 miler in Arizona and more!

Semi-Rad: Adventure things I once mocked but now I love. I’ll add: HOKAs, manpris, and inline skating. You?

GearJunkie: Maddie Hart is hitting the trails and bagging some big races. I’m anxious to follow her career over the next few years.

Personal: Jerome the Poodle is turning out to be a great running dog and I couldn’t be happier! One issue though is my vision, and I’d love to talk with others who have low peripheral vision and who run with dogs. Short take: I’m tripping all over the damn place on single track and he’s not helping! Any advice or tips?

BBC: Two ultra runners rescued in cold and wet Scottish Highlands. One question…what’s a bothie?

I passed a juncture that sent me rolling downhill and found that final wind of competitiveness deep inside that I needed to push, opening up my stride on a wide section of trail knowing the actual Overlook climb was only moments ahead.

—Jeff smelled the barn and had a great run at FOURmidable 50k last month.

CBS: The Elfstedentacht is a 125 mile skating event that links up 11 cities in Holland. Problem is, that hasn’t happened in over 20 years due to lack of ice. Undeterred, the passionate Dutch moved the race but still dream of its return to the canals.

How you doing with Daylight Savings Time? Every discussion between my wife Sam and I for the next few days will include whether or not it’s “really” the time it says it is on the clock.

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The MUT community lost a good one this past weekend with the passing of DeWayne Satterfield. DeWayne has a long history in the sport (he just ran Grindstone 100 in October) going back decades and he’s still got four events this year on his signup page. DeWayne was diagnosed with heart cancer late last year and was one of sixteen people in the world suffering this atypical and aggressive disease. DeWayne was 55.

11 Responses to "Ultramarathon Daily News | Mon, Mar 9"

Stevie says:

March 9, 2020 at 7:47 am

Whats a bothy?
Essentially a shack in the middle of nowhere, where you may rest your weary head after a day in the hills. Users maintain them, therefore they exist as testament of community within the outdoor community. Often located in the most beautiful places far away from the destructive talons of the ‘neds’…..

https://www.mountainbothies.org.uk/

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1. eric schranz says:
  
  March 9, 2020 at 4:17 pm
  
  Bothy. Makes sense. Thanks.
  
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Michael says:

March 9, 2020 at 8:45 am

I agree. Two thumbs down on the tie at TGC.

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1. eric schranz says:
  
  March 9, 2020 at 4:18 pm
  
  What are they? Mid pack charity runners? You’re paid to compete…compete, right?
  
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Mark Moromisato says:

March 9, 2020 at 3:20 pm

Corona/Schmarona, indeed. Just had a race I was entered in cancel…the Napa 50k that was scheduled for April 18th. I may bag the whole trip. Bummer. Was looking forward to a nice weekend in the Napa/Sonoma trail running and wine tasting.

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1. eric schranz says:
  
  March 9, 2020 at 4:19 pm
  
  PANIC!!!
  
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Mark Moromisato says:

March 9, 2020 at 3:42 pm

Eric, I run with my dog as well…and while my peripheral vision is unimpaired (I’m sorry about this btw, my best wishes to you in managing the condition) the dog often obscures my view of the trail and footing. I essentially have a 3×1 foot blind spot directly in front of me. What seems to help is what I learned snow skiing. “Don’t look at your ski tips!” meaning: keep your sight-lines farther ahead to give yourself time to react. You’ll eventually train your feet to “remember” what’s coming so you don’t rely on seeing what’s directly below you. I’d say keeping your eyes at least 3 or 4 steps ahead of your current foot fall. Good luck and happy trails!

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1. eric schranz says:
  
  March 9, 2020 at 4:26 pm
  
  Thanks Mark. It’s very strange, because I’ve always been a runner who does what you describe…look maybe 10 feet down the trail and “remember” where the obstacles are located. All I can figure is that I’ve also been depending on my peripheral vision to kind of “fill in” for errors and danger. With that vision severely diminished, I’m tripping a ton and just simply not seeing obstacles likes rocks and roots. Throw a big dog into the mix, and I can’t see ahead on the trail at all.
  So I guess I’m wondering if I should try to depend on him (?) to guide me or if I should try to train him to run behind me…something that seems wholly impossible at this point.
  Thanks Mark.
  
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Karen Green says:

March 9, 2020 at 8:17 pm

Coming at this from a dog training perspective…your dog is still very young right? Have you taught him to heel next to you? Once you’ve trained that, he can also be taught to stay behind you. I don’t think you can depend on him to guide you over obstacles. He doesn’t have that perspective.

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Cara says:

March 10, 2020 at 6:59 am

Is it the dog or trail? I have very limited vision in my right. I’ve trained my dog to run behind me on single track. When he comes up, he always comes up on my left. I’m sure people wondered what I was doing when I carried a broom on the trail. He got blocked & poked, but quickly learned that my right side was a no-go zone. Now he essentially maintains a broom-length distance around me. Training & consistency are key. His predictably keeps us both safe. As for trip hazards, I don’t know. I have been whacked by right sided low tree limbs though!!

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1. eric schranz says:
  
  March 10, 2020 at 7:11 am
  
  Thanks Cara. What an interesting idea and way to train him. I’ve trained Jerome to walk/run on my right (I had to pick a side…I can’t have him running back and forth in front of me), but when we’re on single track he takes the lead, especially if we’re chasing Sunny. Like you said, practice and consistency will be key. Thanks.
  
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