Above The Fog

Episode 73, Boston Marathon 2025

Andy Krone:https://www.strava.com/activities/14245319847

Andrew Melton: https://www.strava.com/activities/14245875609

Max Kam: https://www.strava.com/activities/14244996875

Joyce Lee: https://www.strava.com/activities/14246959750

Episode 72, Mountains to Beach Marathon

2-3k people

Other Stuff:

Sat 12th – Kids 1k, 5k

Sun 13th – Half, 10k, Full

Dissecting a Marathon and the training....

https://www.strava.com/activities/13771818143

https://results.svetiming.com/Napa-Valley-Marathon/events/2025/kaiser-permanente-napa-valley-marathon/results

Great Video on Training like David Roche:

https://youtu.be/FYdK6rB6pJQ?feature=shared

1— Nills Franssens

2—Tim Wallen

3 – Ashley Garriott

4 – Andy Krone

5 – Gregg Fergot

6 - Rob Spinosa

Episode 68

Moab 240 Mile Endurance Run 

Friday October 11, 2024 12pm

Carolyn’s Strava

https://www.strava.com/activities/12685331755

Website:

https://www.destinationtrailrun.com/moab

Episode 67

Ruth Anderson Memorial Endurance Run 50M/ 50k

Saturday October 12, 2024

Lake Merced, Just south of SF

Jons Strava

https://www.strava.com/activities/12640438926

Chris Strava

https://www.strava.com/activities/12641449826

Website:

http://www.run100s.com/ra.htm

(Stan Jensen and Gary Wang)

Insane Barkley 2005 Race report by Matt Mahoney…

https://www.mattmahoney.net/barkley/2005/andrew.html

TOR 330

Tour des Geants

https://www.google.com/search?&q=courmayeur

https://www.torxtrail.com/it

TOR330 - Tor des Géants®
Gara di endurance trail

Distanza: 330km
Dislivello: 24000 D+
Tempo massimo: 150 ore
Partenza: Courmayeur - Valle d’Aosta - Italia
Arrivo: Courmayeur - Valle d’Aosta - Italia
Data: 8/14 settembre 2024
Premiazione 15 settembre 2024
Posti disponibili: 1100

Megan’s Blog:

https://meg-a-miles.com/2024/07/14/tor-des-geants-330k-9-1...

OCC 2024..

https://www.strava.com/activities/12274702307

https://runthealps.com/

https://live.utmb.world/utmb/2024

The acronyms....

TDS

PTL

YCC

ETC

OCC

CCC

UTMB

https://www.strava.com/activities/12241202111

Santa Rosa Rating is 65BB

Start Time 6:30am

August 25, 2024

A-M-R

Andy’s Marathon Rubric

Not to be confused with any other scoring system as this is my opinion.

Overall Focus

10 Possible

5

Crowds

10 Possible

5

Aid Stations

15 Possible

7

Beauty

10 Possible

8

Course Difficulty

-

BB

ATF 63 Sisk-i-you 100k aka SOB 100k

Race: Sisk-i-you 100k, 50 mile, 50k, 15k, 8k,

Started 1999 approximately
When: July 13, Saturday 5am
Start/Finish: Mt Ashland, OR

Race Website:

https://siskiyououtback.com/#raceOverview

Ashland

https://www.mtashland.com/

Andy’s Strava

https://www.strava.com/activities/11882402087

ATF 62 Tsalteshi Backyard Ultra

Tsalteshi  translates to “Black Iron Knife”

Race: Tsalteshi Backyard Ultra

Started 1921
When: June  7, Friday 5pm
Start/Finish: Soldotna, AK

Race Website:

https://backyardultra.com/races/tsalteshi-backyard-ultra/

Aktive Palmer AK

https://ultrarunning.com/calendar/event/aktive-s-backyard-ultra

Carolyn’s Strava

https://www.strava.com/activities/11600786498

Photos:

ATF 61 Western States 2024

Race: Western States Fun Run

Started 1981
When: June  29, Saturday 5am
Start: Squaw Valley,

Finish: Placer High Scool

Race Website:

https://www.wser.org

Victors Guide to Pacing:

https://www.victorysportdesign.com/blogs/to-the-victor/the-heart-of-pacing

Jon’s Strava

https://www.strava.com/activities/11774544730

ATF 60 Western States PALS 2024

Race: Western States Fun Run

Started 1981
When: June  29, Saturday 5am
Start: Squaw Valley,

Finish: Placer High Scool

Race Website:

https://www.wser.org

Jon Link:

https://1drv.ms/w/s!AuwLrn72fM-OhJI8YcWyvsfe2FzhBg?e=69E1oc

ATF 59 Dipsea 2024

Race: Dipsea

Started 1905
When: June, 9, Sunday 8am
Start: Mill Valley

Finish: Stinson Beach

Race Website:

https://www.dipsea.org

https://www.dipsea.org/course.php

Chad Katoff Strava:

https://www.strava.com/activities/11614430384

Jon Bretan Strava:

https://www.strava.com/activities/11613600695

Tim Wallen Strava:

https://www.strava.com/activities/11615364576

ATF 57 Bryce 100 Mile 2024

Race: Bryce Canyon 100 Mile

Elevation and Heat

15,300 feet of climbing!!! Exposed!@!

When: May 18, 2024 5am
Where: Hatch, 4 Hours South Salt Lake, Utah

Race Website:

https://www.vacationraces.com/ultras/bryce-canyon/

Greg Fergot’s Strava:

https://www.strava.com/activities/11451151880

Ultra Marathon Running with Simon:

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwJaLh1vVoPcEL4EHW7dxog

Sally McCrae Podcast:

https://www.sallymcrae.com/choose-strong-podcast

https://miwok100k.com/

Mary Churchill, Megan Aruazo, Lindsey Dwyer, Max Kam, Jon Bretan

https://www.strava.com/activities/11334651206

https://www.strava.com/activities/11334588787

Race: Western States 2024 100.2 miles

Started 1977

When: Saturday June 29-30

Start: Palisades, Olympic Valley

Finish: Placer High School in Auburn

https://www.wser.org/

Olympic Valley

0

Yes

Yes (multiple)

5:00am

5:00am

5:00am

5:00am

Lyon Ridge

10.3

No

6:39am

6:45am

7:10am

7:40am

10:30am*

Red Star Ridge

15.8

Yes

Yes

N...

ATF 55 Boston Marathon 2024

Race: Boston Marathon
When: April 15, 10am
Where: Hopkington to Boston

https://www.baa.org/races/boston-marathon

Course:

https://www.strava.com/activities/11189243787

https://www.strava.com/activities/11190234628

ATF 55 The Big Alta

Race: 50k and 27k, Approx 7000 ft and 2000ft
When: Feb 24, 2024 (start 8am)
Where: Marinwood (San Rafael, CA)

Website: https://www.daybreakracing.com/big-alta

Course:

https://www.strava.com/activities/10736584442

https://www.strava.com/activities/10858716121

ATF 54 The Big Alta

Race: 50k , Approx 7000 ft
When: Feb 24, 2024 (start 8am)
Where: Marinwood (San Rafael, CA)

Website: https://www.daybreakracing.com/big-alta

Course:

https://www.strava.com/activities/10736584442

ATF 53 Sean Obrien Recap

Western States Qualifier (16 hours)

(17 Total cutoff)

Races: 100k , Approx 13,000ft.
When: January 27, 2024 (start 5:30am)
Where: Malibu so Cal

Website: https://www.khraces.com/series/sean-obrien-trail-runs

Course:

https://www.strava.com/activities/10644068750

Above the Fog highly recommends Alpacas of Montana!!!

No, they didn't pay us, this is a free ad because we like their product!! 

Check them out!!!

https://alpacasofmontana.com/

ATF Bandera 100k 2024

Western States Qualifier (17 hours)

Races: 100k, 50k, 25k, Youth 1 mi
When: January 13-14, 2024 (start 7:30am)
Where: Hill Country State Natural Area (HCSNA)

Course:

https://www.tejastrails.com/bandera/#course

Carolyn’s Race:

https://www.strava.com/acti...

Above the Fog highly recommends Alpacas of Montana!!!

No, they didn't pay us, this is a free ad because we like their product!! 

Check them out!!!

https://alpacasofmontana.com/

ATF Bandera 100k 2024

Western States Qualifier!

Getting there: Sacramento Airport or drive the 80…

Race Start: Saturday Jan 13 7:30am

10600 Bandera Creek Rd, Bandera, TX 78003

Management: Tejas Trails

Website(s): https://www...

Above the Fog highly recommends Alpacas of Montana!!!

No, they didn't pay us, this is a free ad because we like their product!! 

Check them out!!!

https://alpacasofmontana.com/

ATF 50 Pre CIM Marathon 2023

Western States Qualifiers

                The Journey

Getting there: Sacramento Airport or drive the 80…

Race Start: Dec 3 , 2023

Folsom Prison

Management: Sacramento Running Association

Expo:

SAFE Credit Union Convention Center
1400 J Street Sacramento, CA 95814

Above the Fog highly recommends Alpacas of Montana!!!

No, they didn't pay us, this is a free ad because we like their product!! 

Check them out!!!

https://alpacasofmontana.com/

ATF 49 Pre CIM Marathon 2023

Getting there: Sacramento Airport or drive the 80…

Race Start: Dec 3 , 2023

Folsom Prison

Management: Sacramento Running Association

Expo:

SAFE Credit Union Convention Center
1400 J Street Sacramento, CA 95814

Website(s): https://runsra.org/

Cost(s...

Above the Fog highly recommends Alpacas of Montana!!!

No, they didn't pay us, this is a free ad because we like their product!! 

Check them out!!!

https://alpacasofmontana.com/

4 Guys talk about a backyard Ultra that took place November 11, 2023 in Marinwood (San Rafael, CA)

Friends talk about the backyard ultra taking place November 11, 2023

ATF 46 Post Chicago Marathon 2023

Getting there: Ohaire Airport to Blue Line, about 20 miles $2.50 + .$.50

Race Start: October 8, , 2023

Grant Park
Marathon Wave 1 Start (red): 7:30 a.m.

Management: Carey Pinkowski

                Bank of America / TCS App/ Abbotts World Major

Expo:

McCormick Place, Lakeside Center

2301 S. Martin Luther King Drive*

Website(s): https://www.chicagomarathon.com

Cost(s): $243.22

Start Location:  Grant Park Entrance Gate

Gate 4- Ida B. Wells Road

Finish Location: Grant Pa...

ATF 45 Chicago Marathon 2023

Race Start: October 8, , 2023

Grant Park
Marathon Wheelchair Start (men): 7:20 a.m.
Marathon Wheelchair Start (women): 7:21 a.m.
Marathon Handcycle Start: 7:23 a.m.
Marathon Wave 1 Start (red): 7:30 a.m.
Marathon Wave 2 Start (blue): 8 a.m.
Marathon Wave 3 Start (orange): 8:35 a.m.
Spectator access to Grant Park begins: 9:30 a.m.

Management: Carey Pinkowski

                Bank of America / TCS App/ Abbotts World Major

Expo:

McCormick Place, Lakeside Center

2301 S. Martin Luther King Drive*

Website(s): https://www.chicagomarathon...

Ragnar Trail Vermont - 2023

Team Name : Kourtney's team

Team Members: Courtney, Han, Sara, Lance, Hugo, Ashley, Emma

Race Start: August 27, 2023 630am

Management: Ragnar Events

                https://www.runragnar.com/company-history

 cpelletier@runragnar.com // Mobile: 207-608-3337

Website(s): https://www.runragnar.com/

Cost(s): Team of 8 = $1280* At time of purchase

                OR

Team of 4 = $800* At time of purchase

*Plus a 9.75% transaction fee. Mandatory volunteer requirements or opt-out fees apply.

Please review the Race Bible for full details.

Star...

Santa Rosa 2023

Race Start: August 27, 2023 630am

Management: Ventures Endurance

Website(s):

https://venturesendurance.com/ 

https://santarosamarathon.com/race-details/

https://www.marathonguide.com/results/browse.cfm?MIDD=3368230827

Cost(s): $150-200 (approx.)

Start Location: Downtown Santa Rosa

Finish Location: Downtown Santa Rosa

Swag: T-Shirt, Medal- Wine Stopper

Prizes: none

First Race Year: 2009?

Last Race: 2022

Best Times:

Jack Davidson 2:17:53 (2023)

Christa Dressler 2:57 ( I think, 2023)

St...

Hood to Coast 2023

Race Start: August 25, 2023 1130am

Race Directors…

Felicia Hubber – Chairwoman and Race Director

Robert Foote – Founder and Chairman (not pictured)

Management:H2C Productions as part of the H2C Race Series…

Website:https://hoodtocoast.com/

Cost(s): Really depends, no longer displayed on website. Corporate Option 4k for 12 people or Standard option (approx 2.4k for 12 people)

                Hotel

                Food

                Van

                Flight

                AirBNB?

Things to Bring: Sleeping bag, air mat, cooler, fruit, melons

Download the deadline calendar now for 2024

Tamalpa Headlands 50k

Race Photos From Carolyn!!

https://akrone.com/blog/2023/08/28/tamalpa-headlands-50k/

Race Start: August 19, 2023 730am

Race Director: Race Director Jeffrey Stern

Management: Ultra Running Magazine, supported by Tamalpa Runners

Website: https://headlands50k.com/

Cost: $190 + $12.40 runsignup fee (already full)

Start Location: Santos Meadows

Finish Location: Santos Meadows

Schwag: T-Shirts

Prizes: $3,500 from RNNR

Last Race: 2019, Cancelled 2020

Entrants:

2023 Entries: 321

Qualifiers? Nope

Tim...

Tamalpa Headlands 50k

Race Start: August 19, 2023 730am

Race Director: Race Director Jeffrey Stern

Management: Ultra Running Magazine, supported by Tamalpa Runners

Website: https://headlands50k.com/

Cost: $190 + $12.40 runsignup fee (already full)

Start Location: Santos Meadows

Finish Location: Santos Meadows

Schwag: T-Shirts

Prizes: $3,500 from RNNR

Last Race: 2019, Cancelled 2020

Entrants:

2023 Entries: 321

Qualifiers? Nope

Time Limit: 10 hours

Elevation Gain/Loss: 6309

Best Times:

Men...

Kauai 50 Miler

Race Start: August 5, 2023 6am HST

Race Director: Race Director Brady Silverwood (huge donor to the prize money!)

Website: https://www.thekauai50.com/

Cost: $350

Start Location: Kauai Coffee Farm!

Schwag: Small Lightweight Backup, T shirt, hat, cow bell, sunglasses, finish medal

Prize Money!!

Prize Money Distributions

1ST PLACE MALE AND FEMALE: $15,000.00 USD
2ND PLACE MALE AND FEMALE: $5,000.00 USD
3RD PLACE MALE AND FEMALE: $3,000.00 USD
4TH PLACE MALE AND FEMALE: $1,500.00 USD
5TH PLACE MALE AND F...

Point Mariah Marathon

Race Start: August 5, 2023 8am

Race Director: Race Director Chris Cloyd

Management: Donner Party Mountain Runners

Website: https://donnerpartymountainrunners.com/

Cost: $80, Team $135 (2 person team), $250 (5 person team) (prices increase June 1)

Start Location: Soda Spring Ski Resort

Schwag: Wooden coaster 2023, shirt

Entrants:

2022 Entries: 51

2023 Entries: 70

Qualifiers? Nope

Time Limit: 8 hours

Elevation Gain/Loss: 4300

Best Times:

Men: William Connor (3:47:38, 2023), Jacob Banta 4:12 (2022)

Wome...

Point Mariah Marathon

Race Start: August 5, 2023 8am=

Race Director: Race Director Chris Cloyd

Management: Donner Party Mountain Runners

Website: https://donnerpartymountainrunners.com/

Cost: $80, Team $135 (2 person team), $250 (5 person team) (prices increase June 1)

Start Location: Soda Spring Ski Resort

Schwag: Wooden coaster 2023, shirt

Entrants:

2022 Entries: 51

Qualifiers? Nope

Time Limit: 8 hours

Elevation Gain/Loss: 4300

Best Times:

Men: Jacob Banta 4:12 (2022)

Women: Helen Mino 4:30 (2022)

Past...

The ultimate Ultra Western States!  We chat with Max Kam on the lead up and the logistics and the overall human spirit of this great race.  50th anniversary too!

We chat everything Dipsea.