Reports

One of the best ways to prepare for a multiday race is to read the experiences of others. What follows is a list of links to various stories of past editions of Across the Years,including several written by Lynn Newton, ATY’s webmaster for several years. More will be added if readers send us links to materials.

 2011

Across The Years 48 Hour 2011-2012 Sarah Duncan’s reflection on a well executed race.
Across The Years 72 Hour: 150 Miles Steven Tursi’s race report.
Davy Crockett: ATY 48 Hour Davy Crockett returns to ATY.
ATY 2011: The Agony and Ecstacy of the Feet George Biondic’s premature defeat.
Stepping up to the 72 Hour Joe Fejes and his winning 72 hour run.

2010
ATY 2010: A New Year Surprise George Biondic’s unplanned victory in the 72 hour.
Davy Crockett’s 2010 48-Hour Report Davy Crockett’s surprise victory.
Really? Did That Just Happen? Melissa Williams’ run for 2nd place.
Steve Tursi’s 2010 72-Hour Report Steve Tursi’s quest to run 100 miles.
The Tempest Lynn Newton’s struggle with the harsh weather.
Across The Years 48 Hour Race Report Sarah Duncan’s recounting of her 48 hour race.

 2007
Tony Mangan’s 2007 48-Hour Report Tony Mangan’s enjoyable account of his friendly but serious battle with John Geesler in 2007.
Terminator Terminated Martina Hausmann’s hilarious account of the 2007 race.

2006
Tony Mangan’s Report Tony Mangan, second in the 72-hour race, put forth an outstanding effort to go head to head with John Geesler. Although he came in second, the result was still an outstanding effort.
A Family Affair The 2006 race was especially for long-time ATY runners.

2005
ATY 2005 — The Webmaster’s Overview An objective overview of the race, submitted to Ultrarunning magazine (but not published).
ATY 2005 — A Personal View The author blows up this time.

2004
200 Miles or Bust The author surpasses himself.

2003
A Quarter Million Steps to Success The author’s best run ever.
Across the Years 12-Hour Trial Night Run Laura Nagy’s story of the night we inaugurated the new track at Nardini Manor.
12-Hour Trial Night Run Pictures Many pictures from the 12-Hour Night trial run.

2002
From Despair to Ecstasy Story of a good start, failure, disappointment, and ultimate triumph over 72 hour in 2002
Slide show from 2002 Collection of 42 slides from the 2002 72-hour race

2001
Geezer’s Greatest Grind The tale of a first time attempt at 72 hours.
Slide show from 2001 This assembly of 126 images from the 72-hour race in 2001 are overall the best of any that are linked to from this site.

2000
Geezer Goes Gonzo A first attempt at 48 hours. On the last day Ann Trason showed up and broke five national records before going down in flames.
Slide show from 2000 We had good weather this year.

1999
Running Through the Millennium A full-length book written in 1999 by Lynn David Newton about training for and running his first 24-hour race. The most interesting material to ATY first-timers will be from the middle of chapter 9 to the end.
Slide show from 1999 These slides were taken during the race described in Running Through the Millennium, but were not in the book.