The Mad City 100k was a national championship race held over the holiday weekend. There was a SOLO race and a RELAY (the relayers are easy to pick out in the pictures below!). The temperature was sub-freezing with a blustery winds that chilled the runners and volunteers. The course was a 10k paved (with some cement) loop which included a 3-mile stretch through the Arboretum, which was the nicest part. Despite the frigid temps, the race went along without a hitch and Timo, the RD, did a fabulous job. Greg Crowther won the race and qualified for the 100k national team, as did 3 women! For me, this turned out not to be the best race as I had gut trouble from the 20k mark on that I couldn't overcome. I'm already looking forward to redemption at next year's championship!
For more information on the Mad City 100k National Championship, go here: http://www.madcity100k.com/home.php
For 2007 results, go here: http://www.onlineraceresults.com/event/view_event.php?event_id=1760
road through the Arb
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this sign was a milestone on the course
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the capitol
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mary & dave
mary gorski & me
mary eats
bill thom
craig bunk
tom bunk
me & anna (who volunteered before and through the ENTIRE race!)
my mom's easter shrine
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Alarik Rosenlund (finishes in 9:37:42)
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relayer
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scott jurek
2nd place
relayer
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beth simpson
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david
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me
kevin setnes
roy pirrung & christine crawford
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Devon Crosby-Helms is so fast she looks like a relayer! She nabs 2nd place F in 8:16:14.
Thanks, Alarik. I've given you a name in the photo! Nice finish time. Will certainly be back for next year's MadCity to redeem myself. The weather can only be better....right???
Rik
23-Apr-2007 01:29
Thanks for the photos Lisa. I am madcity100K 021.jpg (Alarik Rosenlund) a local Madison runner. I agree that the run was great although the conditions could have been a bit nicer (at least 10 degrees). I had a good day and finished up in decent shape. See you around at local races?
Timo
09-Apr-2007 03:49
Lisa and David, thank you very, very much for running in our race and helping to make it a great national championship event. I also appreciate the generous (and highly accurate) praise you offerd our volunteers. As experienced ultramarathoners, I know you guys understand how much these folks give of themselves for just one purpose: to help the runners do their best, whatever that might be. I've forwarded your note and your lovely photos to them. With best wishes, Tim (Timo) Yanacheck, Race Director, Mad City 100K.