Western States update #6: Tight at the top #ws100
So it’s still all to play for as the leading guys come through the 89 mile mark at Brown’s Bar. Kilian has a 3 minute lead over Mike Wolfe, who’s moved ahead of Nick Clark (come on Nick!), with Jez Bragg yet to reach the CP according to the updates. I don’t know too much … Read more
Will we see a European top 3 at #ws100 this year?
As we move into the final stages of this year’s race, the #WS100 Twitter handle reports that Kilian Jornet has just arrived at the 85 mile mark (Auburn Lakes Trails) 30 minutes ahead of the ‘expected runner’ time. Is Kilian putting the afterburners on now? It seems so. Having met him in Australia for The … Read more
Western States Aussie update #5: Andrew moving on up, Koerner dropped #ws100
So our best Aussie hope for years, Andrew Vize (382) has reached the all important milestone of Forest Hill and the 100km point where he’s now picked up Marcus his pacer. Andrew has hit this CP bang on schedule and we expect him to start moving on up the field now as this is where … Read more
Western States update #4: Roes dropped #WS100
Back now after a few hours sleep! The big news it seems is that Roes has dropped, after falling back in the field quite a bit in the last few hours. Who knows why? He had a cold going into this (I know how he feels!), and that can really impact on you I guess … Read more
Western States update #3 – Bragg leading #ws100
Out of nowhere, Jez Bragg is leading the WS100, after it appears the lead pack went slightly off course. This is not official, just something I saw on Twitter. however it would explain why Kilian and Nick Clark, along with Geoff Roes are now a few minutes behind the new ‘lead pack’. It is still … Read more
Western States Update #2
OK! So after quietly needing change of underwear because Andrew wasn’t showing up, he’s now just shown up in 44th in the men’s and 55th overall and the leading Aussie so far, with Beth close behind him in 60th place (7th overall for the women) and 12 mins back. Seems like a very solid start … Read more
Western States Race Update #1
While it’s still very early doors, here’s a quick run down of how the race is currently taking shape. Kilian has taken the early lead and seems to be going out hard. It’s a bit of a who’s who of ultra running with Dave Mackey, Geoff Roes and Nick Clark bringing in the other places … Read more
And they are off and running !
The start of the 2011 Western States 100 miles passed with the usual ceremony of a shot gun start. Andrew was nervous, focused and ready to do battles with the worlds best. Andrew can be seen in the start line video
