Introducing my good friend John Hayato Branderhorst. This past summer we were at track together and he told me that he was going to train for the Chicago Marathon and the Northface 50K. I told him he should do the 50-mile instead. I said, "Look John, you are an Ironman athlete, a Boston marathoner and you are doing the Chicago Marathon beforehand. Why not aim for a goal that you can grow into, reach for something you are not sure you can finish." He clocked a PR in Chicago with a 2:59 and he finished his first ultra at the Northface 50-mile this past Saturday. He is also our new Social Director in the triathlon club. Way to go Johnny! More miles in 2010. What's really cool is now you can drop him off on any trail South of Mt. Tam and he can make his way back to San Francisco on foot.
A great video that captures some of the fun in ultra. I'm in it here and there.
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Great stuff! I love watching the birthing! Has he signed up for #2 yet?
ReplyDeleteHe was already talking about doing another 50 at the finish.
ReplyDeleteRick, Thanks a bunch for all the advice and support. I look forward to training with you in 2010!
ReplyDeleteGreat video - definitely makes me wanna do it next year!
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