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Miwok 100k

May 4, 2015 by Judd Haaland 2 Comments

I decided to run this race mostly because it’s an iconic Bay Area race, and I’ve run many ultras in the Bay Area. We left Campbell at 2 AM because I never like to be late. At zero dark thirty it’s hard to see signs, so it took us a while to find parking and the Stinson Beach Community Center. I was the third person to check in and it quickly filled up with runners. Start time was 5AM. I was accompanied by my daughter and my 2 sisters as crew members, who were great to get up at 1AM for me!

FullSizeRender (37)The first 20 miles were met with a good bit of cool weather and heavy fog, and my headlamp wasn’t too useful, but I stayed measured and for the first half of the race I was only about 15 minutes ahead of my projected time. From Stinson Beach the first climb lasted 3 miles to about 1300 feet and I’d come to realize that the climbs made the final descent nearly agonizing on my 50-year-old quads! The single track slowed many of us down at first. I rolled through the 1st aid station and looked forward to seeing my crew at the half marathon point at Tennessee Valley, where I picked up some gels and a quick bottle change. I did the 13 mile loop and back to Tennessee Valley where I had a homemade salted boiled potato burrito (also homemade tortillas) waiting for me. The course led me down almost to the ocean then another climb. At Muir Beach I met my 4th crew person, Daniela – another quick bottle change then another grinding climb.

At about mile 30, I lost my climbing legs, and suffered a low point for the next 20 miles. I didn’t want to be there, which was unusual, because I generally live to be in that environment. The 2,000 foot climb going up to Randall was beautiful. Running through the massive redwoods is enough to keep a man humble, and I felt an enormous amount of gratitude just to be there. I arrived at Randall Trailhead (mile 48), about a half hour past my projected time, but my spirits were immediately lifted when I saw my sister on the trail about a quarter mile before the aid station and the rest of my crew at the aid station. A volunteer rang the cowbell as I made the final descent and there was a great deal of enthusiasm and another potato burrito. I declined a shoe change, because my feet seemed ok, as did my ankle injury from 2 weeks prior – which I had wrapped with neoprene. Both decisions served me well throughout the race. 14 miles to go.

By the top of the climb back up I was fully restored and ran strong. I got to the last 2 miles of a very steep descent – 750 feet per mile, and it was a quad-buster! I got passed by many runners at that point, but I kept positive and moved forward. The last half mile was great and crossing the finish line, even better!

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It was cool to spend 20 miles of trail time with Ben (bib #214) from Monterey, where we caught up on life’s events and I learned about his coffee shop in Monterey! I run these races, because I’m inspired by other runners. A big thanks goes out to the Miwok 100K organizers for the SWAG and the terrific meal the free IPA beer at the end!

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Filed Under: Race Reports Tagged With: marin running, miwok 100k, Ultrarunning

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  1. Jay Pea says

    June 1, 2015 at 9:04 pm

    Great job on your race! Hope you share the recipe for” homemade salted boiled potato burrito (also homemade tortillas) ” or better yet share some πŸ™‚ .
    So cool your friends and family were there to crew. Nothing like a all start crew to keep you moving . Hope your other races turn out as well.

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  2. Debra Haaland says

    June 2, 2015 at 7:27 am

    Good job Judd! You inspire me everyday. I got up at 5.30 to run this morning! Keep up the good work!

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