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Bill Dittman, Mogollon Monster, 2016

Melia CouryPost-Race Interview

BILL DITTMAN Melia Coury: I’m Melia Coury herewith Aravaipa Running and Bill Dittman who just placed second at out 2016 Mogollon Monster. Congratulations. Bill Dittman: Thank you. Melia: So tell me a little about your journey throughout the day. There was a little point where you got lost and then rallied at the end. Bill: Yeah, I got lost about miles 20 thorugh 40 I was hitting a little bit of a slow patch. It was hot out so I kind of wanted to keep it low and slow . And once the night came and it got a little cooler I was able to turn it on and use the parts above the rim …

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James Bonnett, Mogollon Monster, 2016

Melia CouryPost-Race Interview

JAMES BONNETT Melia Coury: I’m Melia here with Aravaipa Running and James Bonnett, and you just placed 3rd at the Mogllon Monster 2016. Congrats. James Bonnett: Thanks. Melia: So what was it about this race that made you want to do it? James: Just getting a Hardrock qualifier, that’s about it. M: So what was your training like leading up to the race? J: Ah, my training. There wasn’t much training leading up to this run. I did a 30 mile run on my birthday, that was August 14th and I did a couple runs leading up to that run on my birthday. And then I ran like 20 miles a week training the middle …

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Susan Kramer, Mogollon Monster, 2016

Melia CouryPost-Race Interview

SUSAN KRAMER Melia Coury: I’m Melia Coury here with Aravaipa Running interviewing Susan Kramer who just placed second at the 2016 Mogollon Monster, congratulations. Susan Kramer: Thank you, thank you. Melia: How was the run for you out there? Susan: It was tough. It’s not a course for the faint at heart. It’s a good course if you like a challenge. M: And this isn’t your fist time, what keeps you coming back? S: Ah well, actually I wasn’t going to do it but I had done it last year and it was a choice I could pick and I was like well I might as well do it again. M: Is there a part …

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Fred Roberts, Mogollon Monster, 2016 3rd Finish

Melia CouryPost-Race Interview

FRED ROBERTS Melia Coury: I’m Melia Coury here with Aravaipa Running and Fred Roberts and you just finished your 3rd Mogollon Monster, congratulations! Fred Roberts: Thank you. M: You actually hold the most finishes. F: I know it kind of puts some pressure on me to keep running. Which I think I will do. M: What is it about this race that keeps you coming back each year? F: You know a lot of races you have a good chance of finishing. And this is one of those races where you can get to mile 50 or 60 and then it really comes down to how bad do you want it. That’s what I like …

Mogollon Monster 2016 Race Recap

Melia CouryRace Report

Ultra Running Family Mogollon Monster is a race for the (ultra) family. The ultra community finds its strong foundation from the hearts and soles (feet variety) of each runner, volunteer, radio personal, pacer and even those following the story from twitter posts, that never seem to come fast enough. It is not often anymore that we are able to find a race that embodies so much of what we love about the ‘classic’ races of yesteryear. These races have a few ingredients that create an undeniable attraction and Mogollon Monster is one of them with: ‘ultra-crazy’ people (those long time supporters, runners and volunteers), traditions and a course that is unlike anything in the world. ‘Ultra-Crazy’ …

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Javelina Jangover Race Recap 2016

Melia CouryRace Report

Get Jungover Last night was filled with crop tops, pizza, beer, the first of two trail parties this season and oh some night running. The Javelina Jangover Night Runs is the prequel to the much larger trail running party in the desert Javelina Jundred (coming to Fountain Hills, AZ this October 29th-30th). It was a perfect night to spend some time on the Pemberton Trail in McDowell Mountain Regional Park. The crop top game was strong in all of our race distances last night. Midriffs were displayed. This new trend has caught the running world by storm. Whether it’s the trendy style or has some breezy functional benefits we will be monitoring this trend as it unfolds at future …

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Javelina Jangover Night Run 2016 Race Preview

Melia CouryRace Preview

Javelina Jangover has always felt like the gateway race into our fall racing season. It sits on the edge of the scorching desert heat months and you definitely still want to be prepared for warm temperatures throughout the night. Javelina Jangover is held during a full moon and has changed dates each year to accommodate the lunar schedule. This race is held in the McDowell Mountain Regional Park. The trail for the 75K, 50K and 25K will be on the Pemberton Trail, same as the Javelina Jundred course. Jangover is our party in the desert before our even larger party in the desert, Javelina Jundred. Since it shares the Pemberton Trail loop it allows for …

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Michael Versteeg, Silverton Alpine Marathon, Male Champion 2016

Melia CouryPost-Race Interview

Michael Versteeg Melia Coury: Alright, I’m Melia Coury sitting here with Michael Versteeg, the Whiskey Man and you just won the Silverton Alpine Marathon. Michael Versteeg: Oh yeah, I did. Melia: Yeah, that happened today. Versteeg: Yep, it was fun. It’s been a long week but I’m glad I did it. M: Well you did run the Silverton 1000 this week. V: Well I didn’t run all 1000. M: True, but you did run 100. V: Yeah I ran 100 this week so that’s pretty good. M: So how was the legs and everything feeling during the marathon? V: Legs felt okay. Obviously it has been a big week up at 12 and a half …

Cari Kimball

Cari Kimball, Silverton Alpine Marathon, Female Champion 2016

Melia CouryPost-Race Interview

Cari Kimball Melia: I’m Melia Coury here with Cari Kimball and she won our Silverton Alpine Marathon today, congratulations. Cari: Thank you so much. M: So how was it for you out there? Did you have any struggling moments or were you just conquering the mountain the whole time? C: I don’t know if conquering would be the right word, but um, it was a really good day. The climbs are pretty steep and good but for the most part it is really runnable and the views are incredible. M: Did you have a favorite portion of the view? C: I would say that when you are up by Hurricane Pass. That portion when you …

Josh Simkins

Joshua Simkins, Silverton Alpine 50K, Male Champion 2016

Melia CouryPost-Race Interview

  Joshua Simkins Melia: I’m Melia Coury here with Joshua Simkins and you just won the Silverton Alpine 50K. How does that feel? Joshua: Good, I wasn’t sure what to expect today. Through the competition, altitude or weather but fantastic weather and felt pretty good about it. It was a good race, beautiful course. M: Was there a part on the course that just kind of took your breath away? (A part from the altitude) J: The whole thing it’s hard to choose one spot. Right along the river so beautiful. And then you get up high by one of the last aid stations and right before that one pass? M: California Pass? J: Yes, …