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in kanab utah getting ready to run the Grand to Grand Ultra (updated w pics pg2)
Posted on 9/19/14 at 5:51 pm
Posted on 9/19/14 at 5:51 pm
Tomorrow night I'll be camping on the edge of the grand canyon, then sunday morning i start the grand to grand ultra, a seven day, six stage, 170 mile race from the north rim of the grand canyon to the grand staircase.
this will not only be my first stage race, but also my first ultra marathon.
i'll post pics when we get done on sept 27
this will not only be my first stage race, but also my first ultra marathon.
i'll post pics when we get done on sept 27
This post was edited on 10/15/14 at 9:47 am
Posted on 9/19/14 at 5:52 pm to JOJO Hammer
good luck, buddy. I eagerly await your photos documenting this exciting adventure.
Posted on 9/19/14 at 5:58 pm to JOJO Hammer
A good buddy told me that on ultras you're gonna throw up after eating. Solution, just keep eating.
Good luck!
Good luck!
Posted on 9/19/14 at 5:59 pm to Them
thanks!
got my first taste of rock climbing today.
went to hike a trail up a mountain, and decided to take the path less traveled on the way up (which really wasn't a path)...turned out to be some pretty steep climbs, and had a few "what the frick am i doing moments" but after climbing about 1000 feet to the summit it was well worth it
got my first taste of rock climbing today.
went to hike a trail up a mountain, and decided to take the path less traveled on the way up (which really wasn't a path)...turned out to be some pretty steep climbs, and had a few "what the frick am i doing moments" but after climbing about 1000 feet to the summit it was well worth it
Posted on 9/19/14 at 6:02 pm to JOJO Hammer
Now that is one awesome outing.
Posted on 9/19/14 at 6:07 pm to JOJO Hammer
Good luck! Can't wait to see pics. You are gonna have some amazing views these next few days.
Posted on 9/19/14 at 6:15 pm to JOJO Hammer
I'm eating at the Grand Canyon right now waiting to get my food. I'll root you on this weekend.
This post was edited on 9/19/14 at 6:16 pm
Posted on 9/28/14 at 10:48 am to JOJO Hammer
Survived my 7 days out in the desert.
Campsite one of the race was literally in the edge if the Grand Canyon. Couldn't ask for a better campsite to start the race.
Stage one of the race started on Sunday morning, and was 30 miles. About 20 miles into it the winds kicked up to around 60mph, and it started to hail...I pretty much laid in the sand in the fetal position covering my face until the storm passed.
Day 2 was 26ish miles, and was pretty much up mountains all day...the climbs really kicked my arse, but the views from on top were amazing
Day 3 and 4 was the 52 mile stage, and had climbs, it
was 75% soft sand, and 3 miles of sand dunes.
I hit the sand dunes right before dawn in day 4, and was in awe at how massive those things were..I couldn't run up them, and literally had to crawl on my hands and knees to get to the top of each one.
Day 5 was 26 miles again, and I started off pretty strong, but around 15 miles in things went down hill...we had a 6 mile climb and it was all soft sand. That climb literally drained me if everything I had. I remember being about 3 miles from camp and I didn't even have the energy to swallow water. I'd try and drink, but it would just fall out my mouth...it was at this point I started noticing a pretty bad smell and couldn't figure out what it was. After a few min in I realized that it was me, after being in the dessert for 5 days with no shower I was smelling pretty epic. All I could do was laugh at how disgusting I was, and somehow that little moment got me through the rest of the stage
Day 6 was another 26 mile day, and we ran through the slot canyons and lots of river beds...the canyons were awesome, and would love to go back and really get to check them out. Finished this stage feeling pretty good
Day 7 was supposed to be a 7 mile run up the grand staircase to finish off the race, but the weather was really nasty, and there was fear of landslides and flash floods, so we did a two mile run to finish instead.
Overall this was easily the hardest event I've ever done, but 100% worth it, and I'm already planning on running it again next year.
I'm gonna post pics on Monday or tuesday
Campsite one of the race was literally in the edge if the Grand Canyon. Couldn't ask for a better campsite to start the race.
Stage one of the race started on Sunday morning, and was 30 miles. About 20 miles into it the winds kicked up to around 60mph, and it started to hail...I pretty much laid in the sand in the fetal position covering my face until the storm passed.
Day 2 was 26ish miles, and was pretty much up mountains all day...the climbs really kicked my arse, but the views from on top were amazing
Day 3 and 4 was the 52 mile stage, and had climbs, it
was 75% soft sand, and 3 miles of sand dunes.
I hit the sand dunes right before dawn in day 4, and was in awe at how massive those things were..I couldn't run up them, and literally had to crawl on my hands and knees to get to the top of each one.
Day 5 was 26 miles again, and I started off pretty strong, but around 15 miles in things went down hill...we had a 6 mile climb and it was all soft sand. That climb literally drained me if everything I had. I remember being about 3 miles from camp and I didn't even have the energy to swallow water. I'd try and drink, but it would just fall out my mouth...it was at this point I started noticing a pretty bad smell and couldn't figure out what it was. After a few min in I realized that it was me, after being in the dessert for 5 days with no shower I was smelling pretty epic. All I could do was laugh at how disgusting I was, and somehow that little moment got me through the rest of the stage
Day 6 was another 26 mile day, and we ran through the slot canyons and lots of river beds...the canyons were awesome, and would love to go back and really get to check them out. Finished this stage feeling pretty good
Day 7 was supposed to be a 7 mile run up the grand staircase to finish off the race, but the weather was really nasty, and there was fear of landslides and flash floods, so we did a two mile run to finish instead.
Overall this was easily the hardest event I've ever done, but 100% worth it, and I'm already planning on running it again next year.
I'm gonna post pics on Monday or tuesday
Posted on 9/28/14 at 10:56 am to JOJO Hammer
Congratulations! Sounds intense.
Posted on 9/28/14 at 11:28 am to JOJO Hammer
Cool video of the event HERE.
Good luck and be safe.
Edit: Scratch that and now I will say congrats. Didn't check the OP date.
Good luck and be safe.
Edit: Scratch that and now I will say congrats. Didn't check the OP date.
This post was edited on 9/28/14 at 11:34 am
Posted on 9/28/14 at 11:30 am to JOJO Hammer
That is pretty bad arse
Posted on 9/28/14 at 11:33 am to JOJO Hammer
Thanks for the update. Sounds awesome!
Posted on 9/28/14 at 11:38 am to JOJO Hammer
Good stuff. I love these type of events.
Looking forward to the photos.
Looking forward to the photos.
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