Desert Runner Trail Series Points Standings

Noah DoughertyCommunity, Race Preview

The 2017-2018 Desert Runner Trail Series is once again coming to a close just in time for the weather to really heat up here in Phoenix. The 7th and final race in the series is the Mesquite Canyon Trail Runs on March 17 at White Tank Mountain Regional Park. We thought it would be fun and beneficial to update everyone on the current point standings. Since the final race in the series is worth more points (1250 instead of 1000) this one can really shake things up. In addition to overall awards, we will also have a masters category for runners 40 years of age or older. New in 2018, we are awarding our top Grand Master’s Division …

Announcing the 2018 Aravaipa Racing Team!

Hayley PollackCommunity

It is with great pleasure that we introduce the 2018 Aravaipa Racing Team! Of course we may be exhibiting bias but our team is incredible. Aravaipa is also proud to announce a partnership with rabbit Apparel for the 2018 season. The Aravaipa Racing Team consists solely of Arizona-based ultra-runners who are performing at a high local and national level. However, they are more than just fast runners, they embody the community and values that Aravaipa Running expects of its representatives. Look for the Aravaipa Racing singlet to make appearances at our events as well as races around the country. Help us welcome these athletes who will be representing Aravaipa this coming year: New to the …

DRT Series Standings Update

Noah DoughertyCommunity

As we put 2017 to bed and with our fall series already in the books, it’s a good time to check in on the DRT Series standings before we kick off our Spring Series this Saturday at San Tan. So, let’s see how you speedsters are doing so far! If you haven’t already heard, we’ve added awards to our Quail (short) and Roadrunner (middle) Series for the first time which will keep a lot more runners in the mix as we near the championship at Mesquite Canyon on March 17th. Also unique to this series challenge is the Master’s awards that goes to the top runners 40 years (young) or older. Additionally, we will add …

2017/2018 Across The Years – Final Results

Hayley PollackRace Report

What a night; what a race! The 2017/2018 Across The Years is in the books! 8 National Records, 1 World Best Performance and 1 course record plus many more personal bests and goals met. Thank you to everyone who helps make this event so special: Runners, Crew, Volunteers and Spectators! Ed Ettinghausen could be seen sprinting around the course this morning on a mission. Not just to increase his lead, or secure his 3,000th mile but to surpass Don Winkley’s USATF Men’s Road 55-59 record – previously 450 miles; now the distinction goes to Ed with 455.85 miles. Kenneth Arble reached his goal of 325 miles and carried on to reach 350 and putting him …

2017/2018 Across The Years – Day 5.5

Hayley PollackRace Report

Last in-competition update for Across the Years! 5.5 days of the race are complete and the course is mostly 6-day runners with a mix of determination, zombie-state forward motion, and a few extra-motivated shuffle-runners. It’s one of the most inspiring nights to be out at Camelback Ranch. Ed Ettinghausen is at 420.96 miles and will win the 6-day with that total but still needs 19 more miles for his 3,000th lifetime mile. Iso Yucra is one of the aforementioned shuffle-runners and has been moving really well the last few hours. He is now only 4 miles from surpassing Dave Proctor for 2nd place with 369.52 miles and he has re-gained 3rd overall from Annabel Hepworth. …

2017/2018 Across The Years – Day 5

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Across The Years just reached the end of day 5 and runners are currently moving into their 122nd hour of the race. Ed Ettinghausen has officially taken the lead in the 6-day with 386.31 miles. Ed is a big numbers guy so he will know he needs 53.47 more miles minimum in order to hit 3,000 lifetime miles but if he keeps moving his lead is solidified. Iso Yucra took a 10 hour break and is now back on course with 329 miles. He has been battling a sore hamstring but should still surpass Dave Proctor’s 373.72 miles for 2nd place. 71-year-old Bill Heldenbrand is at 303 miles and still projecting somewhere in the 350 …

2017/2018 Across The Years – Day 4.5

Hayley PollackRace Report

In a 6-day race… nothing is certain. Canada’s Dave Proctor has dropped from the 6-day to prevent injury to his knee. While he goes home with 2 new Canadian National records (48-hour and 72-hour) he won’t be going home with the 6-day win which looked all but locked up this morning. All of us at Across the Years hope Dave heals quickly and we will be watching his quest for the TransCanada Speed Record this coming June! Watch the YouTube video about Dave’s Cross Canada attempt and his fundraising efforts for the Rare Disease Foundation. This now leaves the 6-day men’s top spot up for grabs with Ed Ettinghausen closing in on Dave’s 373 miles. …

2017/2018 Across The Years – Day 4

Hayley PollackRace Report

New Year, New Day! The Across the Years New Year’s Party did not disappoint. Enjoy these photos by Jubilee Paige of our countdown to 2018 celebration: Now For your update: The ‘commanding’ lead that Misty Alessandri had in the 48-hour was cut short by a 6.5 hour break right at the end of her race. Thus allowing Canadian Dennene Huntly to catch up and overtake her for the current win. Dennene ended with 153.26 miles – her longest distance to date. Jill Hudson also made use of Misty’s break and is currently 2nd place with 148 miles. Misty finishes a current 3rd with 133.32 miles. Rebecca Yore will be one to watch today to see …

2017/2018 Across The Years – Day 3.5

Hayley PollackRace Report

The women’s top 2 in the 24 hour *seem* safe but 3rd is definitely not secure with Kaitlin Reed on pace to do more than 100 miles. Even if she stops at 100 it will still put her on the podium as of today. Record Watch: Pamela Chapman-Markle is looking at the USATF Women’s 60-64 road 24 hour record and would need 106.55+ miles. Pamela already holds the USATF Women’s 60-64 100 mile record with 21:29:00 which she set last December. The current men’s 24-hour podium is not quite as safe. Florian Nattero, Tom Davies, and Vlad Henzl are all just over the 100km mark at 12 hours and could post more than 103.92 miles …

2017/2018 Across The Years – Day 3

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Dave Proctor holds yet another Canadian Men’s Open Record with his 72-hour total of 309.66 miles. This breaks Richard Lacouse’s 1881 record of 308.5 miles.  Dave now has 330 miles in 76.5 hours and is moving better than even the hours leading up to this record with 11:30 lap splits. Ed Ettinghausen holds second with a more commanding gap on 3rd than last night with 262 miles. Iso Yucra is 3rd with 225 miles having taken a 10-hour break. Annabel Hepworth has 224 miles in 76.5 hours and continues to hold the women’s lead. It’s the remainder of the podium that continues to shuffle. Edda Bauer is now 2nd with 190 accumulated miles and Martina …