Position 22 in the Open Men Division
Stage 1 was 20.8 Miles and 2500 feet climbing,
beginning in Buena Vista
From Transrockies Run Website
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The Fifth GORE-TEX™ TransRockies Run is underway
“And they're off . . .
When the starter’s pistol went off at 9am sharp, 360 runners from 13 countries and over 20 states headed out under clear skies out for a 20.8 mile “warmup” to their TransRockies Run 6-day or RUN3 3-day run trek through the desert scenery and heat. While the starting elevation of 8,000 feet is still a shock to runners from sea level it’s a stepping stone to the next four days which will see runners above 10,000 feet for extended periods topping out at 12,000 feet above sea level at the highest point.
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So, Stage 1 is in the books and runners now know what’s in store for them as the week progresses. The character of the course and race changes dramatically on tomorrow’s stage as the route crosses over to the huge peaks on the West side of the Arkansas River Valley. While the stage is much shorter, it features a lung-busting climb to the top of the 12,540 foot Hope Pass and the technical descent on the other side. It’s a completely different challenge for the runners but one that will be rewarded with some amazing views of the surrounding peaks from high above the treelike.”
Read the full story at Transrockies Run.
