2008 RACES - COMPLETED

In doing some cleanup I figured I would consolidate 2008's races into a single blog posting.

• California International Marathon 12/7/2008
• Stinson Beach Trail 50K 11/15/2008
• Clarksburg 20M 11/9/2008
• Helen Klein 50M 11/1/2008
• San Francisco One Day 24hr 10/24-25/2008
• Carmel Valley Trail 50K 10/18/2008
• Lake of the Sky 27M 10/11/2008
• Sacramento Cowtown Marathon 10/5/2008
• Big Sur Trail Marathon 10/4/2008
• Rio Del Lago 100M 9/27/2008
• Skyline to the Sea 50K 9/20/2008
• Angeles Crest 100M 9/13/2008
• Stevens Creek 50K 9/7/2008
• Redwood Park Trail 50K 9/6/2008
• Run on the Sly 50K 8/31/2008
• Salt Point Trail 50K 8/24/2008
• Headlands 50K 8/23/2008
• Headlands Hundred 100M 8/9/2008
• San Francisco Marathon 8/3/2008
• Badwater 135M 7/14/2008
• Angle Island Trail 50K 7/5/2008
• Pacifica Trail 50K 6/21/2008
• Auburn 50K (32M) 6/8/2008
• Rock n Roll Marathon 6/1/2008
• Pony Express 50M 5/17/2008
• Wild Wild West 50K 5/3/2008
• La Jolla Half Marathon 4/27/2008
• Big Basin Redwoods Trail 50K 4/27/2008
• Sunsweet Tehama Wildflowers 50K 4/19/2008
• Diablo 50M 4/12/2008
• Malibu Creek Trail 50K 4/6/2008
• American River 50M 4/5/2008
• Napa Valley Trail Marathon 3/29/2008
• Rucky Chucky Roundabout 50K 3/22/2008
• Marin Trails 20K 3/8/2008
• Napa Valley Marathon 3/2/2008
• Skyline Ridge Trail 50K 3/1/2008
• Sequoia Trail 50K 2/16/2008
• Brazil135 1/23-25/2008
• Angel Island Trail 25K 1/13/2008

Brazil 135 Ultramarathon

Ray is getting the logistics together for his redemption at the Brazil 135 ultramarathon. Last year was a learning experience and now this year he is returning with a crew (last years attempt was solo) in the hopes to finish in the top 5 if not take the top overall spot. His mileage and training are at the peak so he is looking forward to some redemption. If you are able to provide assistance in this race please contact myself or Ray via this blog.

Here is a brief summary of the race.

January 23rd begins the BR 135 - 2009 Edition. With 135 Miles (217 KM) to be crossed in up to 6 0 hours, BR 135 Ultra is considered Brazil's most difficult foot race. In the heart of the Serra da Mantiqueira mountains, in the State of Minas Gerais, in the most difficult part of the "Caminho da Fe" (Path of Faith), Brazil 135 Ultra is in its second edition. The "Caminho da Fe" (Path of Faith) is the origin of this race.

BR 135 is part of the 135 Mile World Cup Series -aka- BAD135.

These extreme World Cup Ultra Marathons are already considered some of the most difficult series on the planet. The races that belong to this World Cup are:

Badwater Ultramarathon - race in the desert
Arrowhead Ultra - race in the snow
BR 135 Ultra - race in the mountains

BR 135 Ultra is extremely difficult because it takes place in the Serra da Mantiqueira mountains, with only 20 km of the 217 km being run without any inclination (so only about 12 of the 135 miles are flat...the rest is all uphill and downhill). Throughout the race the athletes run up and down the total distance of Mount Everest, with more than 10.000m (about 33.000ft) of elevation gain and approximately 9.000m (about 29.000ft) of elevation loss.

Headlands Hundred

Getting ready to run.

A few pictures from Badwater 2008

Here are a few pictures of Badwater 2008. We all  learned alot, especially Ray.  We will certainly be back next year.

Link to Sacramento Bee's Article

This article was written in January of 2008.

I am starting this blog to help out my friend Ray Sanchez.  I have been running with him in training and at a number of races in 2008. I also was have been part of his crew at a few different races.  This is just an extension of the crew. 

Here is Ray's photo