I mentioned to my wife last night that I would like to run the following race next year in July. I don’t think it really sank in because she didn’t react:
3rd Chiemgauer 100 km Mountain Ultra
July 2007
100 km
4400 m (13 200 ft) elevation gain
38% hiking trails; 55% forestry roads; 7% paved roads
Course record: 12:25, Time limit 18 hours
Course limit: 100 runners.
Pacers are not necessary on the course and are not permitted for reasons of fairness.
At least 12 checkpoints, where you have to provide your bib number. 6 major aid stations: Water, energy drink, Coke, various carbs, fruit, salt. Drink and limited supplies at check points, depending on number of volunteers.
The course consists of two loops through the Southern Chiemgau. First is a 26 k loop around Rauschberg mountain, followed by a 74 k loop around the Hochfelln massif. The accumulated climbs are about 4400 m (13 200 ft). Large parts of the course employ narrow alpine hiking trails, so you should have a safe step and be free of acrophobia.
Panarama View:
Elevation:
oh my, that's some elevation. Good on ya.
Jack,
That sounds just awesome. What is a massif? I pretty sure it's not anything like a mastiff, because running around a large dog would be plain silly. If they only let a 100 runners in, then you'd better sign up now!
I planned on it this summer when was going for Europe trip to meet up with my sister. It got cancelled. I've heard all the good about this race. Sign up!
ROTFLMAO! Oh man, when I first read that I thought you were running it. That would be crazy.
Uh, you *are* doing that on a bike aren't you?
Jack you know you are being a bad influence on Thomas?
Sounds like a great race.
My Lord! That's hilly! Will it be hot too?
sweet.