Post by rick on Jun 19, 2006 0:26:25 GMT
WESTERN STATES 100-MILE ENDURANCE RUN
Presented by The North Face
The History
The history of the Western States Endurance Run (WSER) is just one more chapter in the colorful history of the remote and rugged Western States Trail.
First used by the Paiute and Washoe Indian tribes, the route became an important link for the pioneers of the 1860s between the gold mines of California and the silver lodes of Nevada. In 1955, Wendell T. Robie of Auburn founded the Western States Trail Ride (the “Tevis Cup”), a world-renowned, 100-mile, one-day challenge for horses and their riders along the Western States Trail. Later, he would organize the Western States Trail Foundation to protect and maintain the Western States Trail and to manage the 100-mile Ride.
In 1974, Gordy Ainsleigh, a 27-year-old woodcutter from Meadow Vista, CA, joined the horses of the Western States Trail Ride on foot, running the entire 100-mile course in 23 hours and 42 minutes. Inspired by Drucilla Barner of Auburn, first woman to win the prestigious Tevis Cup and secretary of the Western States Trail Foundation, Gordy’s run laid the foundation for the Western States Endurance Run.
The Run is conducted along the Western States Trail starting at Squaw Valley, California, and ending in Auburn, California, a total of 100 miles. The trail ascends from the Squaw Valley floor (elevation 6,200 feet) to Emigrant Pass (elevation 8,750 feet), a climb of 2,550 vertical feet in the first 4½ miles. From the pass, following the original trails used by the gold and silver miners of the 1850’s, runners travel west, climbing another 15,540 feet and descending 22,970 feet before reaching Auburn.
Auburn -- Endurance Capital
Most of the trail passes through remote and rugged territory, accessible only to hikers, horses and helicopters.forever cherished.
Two of my training partners are taking part in this run on 24th June, starting at 5:00 am local time, 1:00 pm BST.
Tom Riley, in his first attempt at the Western Stares will be paced over the last 40 miles by Kyly McMurray, who completed the event in 1999.
I ran with Tom yesterday and he's feeling preety good. he's hoping to get inside 24 hours, which would entitle him to the coveted silver belt buckle awarded to all sub-24 hrs finishers.
He's put in 1,900 miles training since the beginning of the year and has lost about 10 lbs. He's been running in a rain jacket to try and simulate the temperatures he will no doubt encounter en-route. The early part of the race will take place above the snow line but temperatures are expected climb into the 90's in the latter stages.
Kyly will support from around 40 miles out and Tom has another pacer arranged form Rucky Chuck Crossing (mile 78)
Map of course: www.ws100.com/webcast/wstrail.htm Click on map for detailed map an elevation profile.
Click on the "Where's my runner?" feature and key in 366 (Tom's race number) to keep track of his progress. You will also find the male and female leaders, the 24 and 30 hour pace and the cut-off pace.
Presented by The North Face
The History
The history of the Western States Endurance Run (WSER) is just one more chapter in the colorful history of the remote and rugged Western States Trail.
First used by the Paiute and Washoe Indian tribes, the route became an important link for the pioneers of the 1860s between the gold mines of California and the silver lodes of Nevada. In 1955, Wendell T. Robie of Auburn founded the Western States Trail Ride (the “Tevis Cup”), a world-renowned, 100-mile, one-day challenge for horses and their riders along the Western States Trail. Later, he would organize the Western States Trail Foundation to protect and maintain the Western States Trail and to manage the 100-mile Ride.
In 1974, Gordy Ainsleigh, a 27-year-old woodcutter from Meadow Vista, CA, joined the horses of the Western States Trail Ride on foot, running the entire 100-mile course in 23 hours and 42 minutes. Inspired by Drucilla Barner of Auburn, first woman to win the prestigious Tevis Cup and secretary of the Western States Trail Foundation, Gordy’s run laid the foundation for the Western States Endurance Run.
The Run is conducted along the Western States Trail starting at Squaw Valley, California, and ending in Auburn, California, a total of 100 miles. The trail ascends from the Squaw Valley floor (elevation 6,200 feet) to Emigrant Pass (elevation 8,750 feet), a climb of 2,550 vertical feet in the first 4½ miles. From the pass, following the original trails used by the gold and silver miners of the 1850’s, runners travel west, climbing another 15,540 feet and descending 22,970 feet before reaching Auburn.
Auburn -- Endurance Capital
Most of the trail passes through remote and rugged territory, accessible only to hikers, horses and helicopters.forever cherished.
Two of my training partners are taking part in this run on 24th June, starting at 5:00 am local time, 1:00 pm BST.
Tom Riley, in his first attempt at the Western Stares will be paced over the last 40 miles by Kyly McMurray, who completed the event in 1999.
I ran with Tom yesterday and he's feeling preety good. he's hoping to get inside 24 hours, which would entitle him to the coveted silver belt buckle awarded to all sub-24 hrs finishers.
He's put in 1,900 miles training since the beginning of the year and has lost about 10 lbs. He's been running in a rain jacket to try and simulate the temperatures he will no doubt encounter en-route. The early part of the race will take place above the snow line but temperatures are expected climb into the 90's in the latter stages.
Kyly will support from around 40 miles out and Tom has another pacer arranged form Rucky Chuck Crossing (mile 78)
Map of course: www.ws100.com/webcast/wstrail.htm Click on map for detailed map an elevation profile.
Click on the "Where's my runner?" feature and key in 366 (Tom's race number) to keep track of his progress. You will also find the male and female leaders, the 24 and 30 hour pace and the cut-off pace.
