Comments on: Ultracentric Race Report http://www.scottjurek.com/blog/2008/11/23/ultracentric-race-report/ On and off the trails with Scott Jurek Thu, 19 Jan 2012 05:45:22 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Greg Eyerly http://www.scottjurek.com/blog/2008/11/23/ultracentric-race-report/comment-page-1/#comment-323 Greg Eyerly Tue, 09 Dec 2008 02:08:06 +0000 http://www.scottjurek.com/blog/?p=110#comment-323 Word travels slow in these parts of Iowa.... I hear you got into Western (States as you call it).... Heard you did you trail work already.... Heard you're fired up???..... Rumor has it...because I am so wide for an ultrarunner, since I gave up my slot for Western (States as you call it)...they let two people in because they is so much room left on the trail...JP and SSJ.... So now it is.... Anton vs. Jurek..... Really it's... Western (States as you call it) vs. Anton...and Jurek vs. Jurek....you've conquered Western (States as you call it).... Anton is a great runner, he will do what he can do...on a great day, he will accomplish great things... A motivated Jurek???? Now....that's one bet I can gotta take, I can't bet against the coach.... I take SSJ, late surge...pulling away at No Hands... Now...gotta whip that JP into shape so he can get under 24... Start blogging or I am gonna start picking and pulling for Anton!!!! I might even become a vegan giving them a bad wrap.... -CB Word travels slow in these parts of Iowa….

I hear you got into Western (States as you call it)….

Heard you did you trail work already….

Heard you’re fired up???…..

Rumor has it…because I am so wide for an ultrarunner, since I gave up my slot for Western (States as you call it)…they let two people in because they is so much room left on the trail…JP and SSJ….

So now it is….

Anton vs. Jurek…..

Really it’s… Western (States as you call it) vs. Anton…and

Jurek vs. Jurek….you’ve conquered Western (States as you call it)….

Anton is a great runner, he will do what he can do…on a great day, he will accomplish great things…

A motivated Jurek???? Now….that’s one bet I can gotta take, I can’t bet against the coach….

I take SSJ, late surge…pulling away at No Hands…

Now…gotta whip that JP into shape so he can get under 24…

Start blogging or I am gonna start picking and pulling for Anton!!!! I might even become a vegan giving them a bad wrap….

-CB

]]> By: Greg Eyerly http://www.scottjurek.com/blog/2008/11/23/ultracentric-race-report/comment-page-1/#comment-322 Greg Eyerly Wed, 26 Nov 2008 01:41:11 +0000 http://www.scottjurek.com/blog/?p=110#comment-322 SSJ, I can't understand the frustration because I don't compete at that level. When I visited you 2 years ago almost to the day to get a stride analysis, the 24-hour mark was in your head then. Not sure if the end of the season approach is the best, I know the elite cyclists would go after the 1 hour record and the end of a long season, not sure if that translates to an ultrarunner. What about when you come off your spring fling' with speed, 1 or 2 or so training cycles and a taper past a fast marathon or 1/2 marathon attempt, that may be a better approach...???? Get it out of the way while the high country is still full of snow and the South part of the country isn't hot yet. You'll figure it out. I'd like to see a blog entry about your approach to the "Deconditioning Phase"....I would like to get futher motivated to do nothing as well!!!! Greg -CB SSJ,
I can’t understand the frustration because I don’t compete at that level. When I visited you 2 years ago almost to the day to get a stride analysis, the 24-hour mark was in your head then. Not sure if the end of the season approach is the best, I know the elite cyclists would go after the 1 hour record and the end of a long season, not sure if that translates to an ultrarunner.

What about when you come off your spring fling’ with speed, 1 or 2 or so training cycles and a taper past a fast marathon or 1/2 marathon attempt, that may be a better approach…???? Get it out of the way while the high country is still full of snow and the South part of the country isn’t hot yet.

You’ll figure it out.

I’d like to see a blog entry about your approach to the “Deconditioning Phase”….I would like to get futher motivated to do nothing as well!!!!

Greg
-CB

]]> By: WI MTP http://www.scottjurek.com/blog/2008/11/23/ultracentric-race-report/comment-page-1/#comment-321 WI MTP Tue, 25 Nov 2008 14:56:46 +0000 http://www.scottjurek.com/blog/?p=110#comment-321 I had this as a target race, but never got back in shape after a fall 08-spring 09 injury. I did not want to run unless I had a chance @ 150. In a way I am glad I did not. The question is ... Where in the US is the best 24 hour race to set a good distance ? I have enjoyed watching your career to date - Maybe I will be on the same course some day - I had this as a target race, but never got back in shape after a fall 08-spring 09 injury. I did not want to run unless I had a chance @ 150. In a way I am glad I did not.

The question is … Where in the US is the best 24 hour race to set a good distance ?

I have enjoyed watching your career to date – Maybe I will be on the same course some day -

]]> By: corner http://www.scottjurek.com/blog/2008/11/23/ultracentric-race-report/comment-page-1/#comment-320 corner Tue, 25 Nov 2008 12:33:56 +0000 http://www.scottjurek.com/blog/?p=110#comment-320 Better luck next time! Just looking at your performances in Spartathlon is evidence enough, that you do have potential for an excellent 24h result. Some facts: Spartathlon route (153,35 miles or 246,8 km) climbs from sea level to Mt Sangas at 3600 feet, with multitude of smaller hills along the way. John Foden has stated that the total elevation in Spartathlon would be 8000 feet, but it sure felt like a bit more... Your 2008 winning time of 22:20:01 equals an average pace of 8:44 min/mile (5:26 min/km), and that pace would lead to 164,8 miles (265,2 km) in 24 hours. Of course, you would have to keep going for 1 hour 40 minutes longer, but that shouldn't be a problem if there were no Texas-sized montains along the route. All the best for your future races! Better luck next time! Just looking at your performances in Spartathlon is evidence enough, that you do have potential for an excellent 24h result. Some facts: Spartathlon route (153,35 miles or 246,8 km) climbs from sea level to Mt Sangas at 3600 feet, with multitude of smaller hills along the way. John Foden has stated that the total elevation in Spartathlon would be 8000 feet, but it sure felt like a bit more…

Your 2008 winning time of 22:20:01 equals an average pace of 8:44 min/mile (5:26 min/km), and that pace would lead to 164,8 miles (265,2 km) in 24 hours. Of course, you would have to keep going for 1 hour 40 minutes longer, but that shouldn’t be a problem if there were no Texas-sized montains along the route.

All the best for your future races!

]]> By: German http://www.scottjurek.com/blog/2008/11/23/ultracentric-race-report/comment-page-1/#comment-319 German Tue, 25 Nov 2008 08:36:59 +0000 http://www.scottjurek.com/blog/?p=110#comment-319 I think you have enough experience to know when you have to retire. Nobody better than you to decide when to go home. It is also true that a withdrawal is a victory time and feeds your desire to superarte. That is why we feel compassion for those who compete with you at the next race .... A hug. I think you have enough experience to know when you have to retire. Nobody better than you to decide when to go home. It is also true that a withdrawal is a victory time and feeds your desire to superarte. That is why we feel compassion for those who compete with you at the next race ….

A hug.

]]> By: kammdavis http://www.scottjurek.com/blog/2008/11/23/ultracentric-race-report/comment-page-1/#comment-317 kammdavis Mon, 24 Nov 2008 19:59:55 +0000 http://www.scottjurek.com/blog/?p=110#comment-317 Scott- I met you for the first time several weeks ago at The World of Hurt in Vegas. I was so impressed with how "down to earth" and humble you were. Anyone who understands ultra-racing realizes that your list of accomplishments is second to none, PERIOD. You've inspired and motivated me to take my training and racing to the next level, so keep an eye on race results next year. And never forget, we run because we LOVE it! Scott- I met you for the first time several weeks ago at The World of Hurt in Vegas. I was so impressed with how “down to earth” and humble you were. Anyone who understands ultra-racing realizes that your list of accomplishments is second to none, PERIOD. You’ve inspired and motivated me to take my training and racing to the next level, so keep an eye on race results next year. And never forget, we run because we LOVE it!

]]> By: Adrian http://www.scottjurek.com/blog/2008/11/23/ultracentric-race-report/comment-page-1/#comment-314 Adrian Sun, 23 Nov 2008 23:24:03 +0000 http://www.scottjurek.com/blog/?p=110#comment-314 Thanks for introducing me to the "Ultramarathon" book, Scott. Ultracentric was just a lesson, a growing experience. And growth is not soft; growth is painful. The ultimate growth is simply to say "yes" it wasn't the day - to say "yes" with as much joy as a child says "no". When you do this you live in harmony. And you did! "Bon courage" now! Keep inspiring... :) Thanks for introducing me to the “Ultramarathon” book, Scott.
Ultracentric was just a lesson, a growing experience. And growth is not soft; growth is painful. The ultimate growth is simply to say “yes” it wasn’t the day – to say “yes” with as much joy as a child says “no”. When you do this you live in harmony. And you did!
“Bon courage” now! Keep inspiring… :)

]]> By: noindifference http://www.scottjurek.com/blog/2008/11/23/ultracentric-race-report/comment-page-1/#comment-313 noindifference Sun, 23 Nov 2008 20:30:20 +0000 http://www.scottjurek.com/blog/?p=110#comment-313 Thanks for the report Scott. How do you see year 2009? Will you attempt another 24h? It's maybe early to plan so much ahead, but it would be so great if you could give another shot to the Ultra Trail of Mt Blanc. This trail has to be conquered by Americans someday... Keep running! Thanks for the report Scott. How do you see year 2009? Will you attempt another 24h? It’s maybe early to plan so much ahead, but it would be so great if you could give another shot to the Ultra Trail of Mt Blanc. This trail has to be conquered by Americans someday… Keep running!

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