Ulli Kamm 2008
Posted on 05. Jan, 2010 by admin in Ultra Tales
My 10 Top Reasons for Running Lean Horse
Lean Horse 100 – You should do it if you like …
- A big event with a “family atmosphere”
- A relatively easy, scenic course (“Mickelson Trail”). Passing “Crazy Horse Monument” http://www.crazyhorse.org/
- A fantastic race director (Jerry Dunn) who couldn’t be more dedicated
- Lovable volunteers, frequent aid stations
- Cut-off times not strictly enforced. As long as you have a chance to finish …
- No searching for markers, you can’t miss the course. And it’s out-and-back
- Check-In, Briefing, Pre-Race Dinner, Start, Finish, Awards, Buffet, … all in one location, the “Mueller Center”. And the hotel is next door
- Easy access for crews to aid stations and many other places where they can meet their runner
- Before the race or for non-running family members: Caves, buffaloes, monuments, hot springs, hiking, steam train, mammoth site, wild horses, National Park, Devils Tower
- You can meet Ulli the Walker!
My Fourth Ultramarathon
by Ulli the Walker
The 2007 Lean Horse 100 Mile Ultramarathon was better than expected. The new course section (first and last 16 miles) were an improvement to an already good race. Wonderful aid stations with fantastic volunteers, no course finding problems, good footing, and perfect weather. I liked and enjoyed it! I didn’t have any problems with my recovery. I took an Epsom salt bath directly after the race, caught up with minerals, etc., and ate a lot (usually I lose 2-3 pounds during the race) for a week or so…
