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2021 Races
10/31- Fonta Flora Trail 1/2 Marathon. 6th- 1:32:35
11/13- Upchuck 50k. 4th- 4:59:09
12/11- Hellgate 100k
2020 Races
10/3- StumpJump 50k. 6th- 5:27
11/7- Pinhoti 100. 4th- 20:43
2019 Races
1/26- Mountain Mist 50k. 8th- 4:41
10/4- Grindstone 100. 7th- 20:58
11/9- Upchuck 50k. 4th- 4:54
12/14- Hellgate 100k. 13th- 13:14
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🍁🍁🍁Training volume isn’t the end all be all for maximizing ultrarunning performance. I ran Upchuck 50k this past weekend and was 5 minutes off of my best time on the course. I averaged 55 miles a week leading up to that PR in 2019. My training volume in the build up towards the race this year averaged 36 miles a week. A multitude of reasons has caused my training to be less than ideal this year. The lack of typical training mileage I prefer has affected my motivation and left me consistently discouraged. Upchuck is a race that means a lot to me and was exactly what I needed to break out of my funk. Starting in August, every run had a purpose, and the focus was quality over quantity. I began to feel like myself again as a runner throughout September and October and did not let my lack of typical mileage get me down. I hit my goal of going under 5 hours this past weekend and had a great race.“I just kept running.” That was Willie’s response when I asked if he stopped to put on a jacket or poncho when it was raining hard throughout the beginning of Arkansas Traveler, his first 100 mile race. It’s as simple or complicated as we make it. Willie didn’t overthink it throughout training or on race day. He put in the work for months, kept moving until he crossed the finish line, and was always smiling. Big congrats to Willie on getting his first 100 mile finish!My happy place. #gsmnp
Author Archives: Ryne Anderson Runs
Pinhoti 100 Miler- Round Two
Significant mental, emotional, and physical fatigue is guaranteed to hit each runner late in a long ultra. One of my biggest struggles has been staying mentally and emotionally engaged late in an ultra when I no longer have a shot … Continue reading
Pitchell
Pitchell is the most fun I’ve had on a run. Ever. So many elements played a role, but the two main factors were the people I was with and my lack of usually meticulous expectations. This report is not a … Continue reading
Hellgate 100k
Hellgate 100k, directed by the legendary David Horton, starts at 12:01am on the second Saturday of December in Virginia. You are virtually guaranteed unpleasant weather that could present itself in the form of extreme cold, snow, ice, rain, or all … Continue reading
Grindstone 100
If you want a quick recap of Grindstone, see below. If you want the whole story, I got that too! Grindstone Facts 101.85 miles 23,000 feet of gain/23,000 feet of loss Out and back course Start/finish location- Swoope, Virginia. That’s … Continue reading
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Tagged eco-x, Grindstone 100, Grindstone 100 Miler, Grindstone Race Report
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Pinhoti 100 Miler
I could frame the outcome of Pinhoti one of two ways. Option one- I went sub 24 in my second 100 miler, shattered my preconceived notions of what I was capable of, and had a great race. Option two- I … Continue reading
SCAR
The Smokies Challenge Adventure Run, SCAR, follows the Appalachian Trail along the spine of Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The route is 72 miles in length with around 18,000 feet of climbing. It’s a classic route that I’ve wanted to … Continue reading
Bighorn 100
The 2017 edition of Bighorn, which takes place in the Bighorn Mountains of Wyoming, served up some of the worst conditions in race history. Extended rain turned the course, already famous for its muddy sections, into an absolute mess that … Continue reading
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Tagged Bighorn 100, Bighorn 100 Miler, Bighorn Race Report, Bighorn Trail Run
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Stillhouse 100k
The Stillhouse 100k is an out and back of the Upchuck 50k course that runs along the eastern rim of the Cumberland Plateau. I kept telling myself, “Oh, it’s just Upchuck twice. It won’t be that bad.” False. A more … Continue reading
San Juan Solstice 50 and a Road Trip
Summer is fun. As a teacher, I get two months of freedom. Even better, my wife Marcelle and I work at the same school so we have the exact same schedule of days off. This makes planning vacations and weekend … Continue reading
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Tagged Road Trip, San Juan Solstice 50 Miler, San Juan Solstice Race Report
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