Comments on: Ultra Race Report: Gratitude and Distillation at the Bighorn 100 Trail Run

By: David Henry

David Henry — Wed, 07 Jan 2015 18:54:11 +0000

Awesome that you are going to take a crack at Bighorn. It really is a fun, low key mountain 100 and very well organized. For me it was in the low 80’s (which felt quite hot at altitude in mid June) during the day and maybe 40’s at night. Overall I think with similar weather I should have just wore my shorts the whole time (switched to 3/4 tights during the night and I think it was unnecessary) and I think your kit that you outline would be about right in similar conditions. That said, the weather could be worse, especially at the higher elevations so definitely bring warmer stuff just in case weather gets bad closer to race day…also, we didn’t have much snow on course, but there have been years with significant snow up high. All the best with your training! I was fortunate enough to get into Western States this year so I’ll be working up to that. Take care – David

By: Erik Price

Erik Price — Tue, 06 Jan 2015 16:27:56 +0000

Great write-up! Sounds like you had a blast. I am running Big Horn 100 in 2015 and this report definitely helps.

Still curious what to expect in terms of day-time high temps and night-time lows if you can provide any more insight. I’m hoping to wear shorts the whole time and just put on a long sleeve and shell, carry gloves and hat just in case.

By: David Henry

David Henry — Fri, 05 Sep 2014 21:58:33 +0000

In reply to Mtnfun. Thanks and good luck as you move up in distance! Enjoy the journey! -David

By: Mtnfun

Mtnfun — Fri, 05 Sep 2014 01:47:01 +0000

great work….this year I have stretched to my first 29 mile trail race…It was a great time and reading your story inspires me to want to try a 50 miler next…thanks!

By: David Henry

David Henry — Thu, 04 Sep 2014 18:05:38 +0000

Thanks Austin. Congrats on the trail marathon and hope you enjoy your exploration into longer races. I like all the distances for different reasons. The long stuff really makes you go inward and you have to stay positive :).

By: Austin Bonds

Austin Bonds — Thu, 04 Sep 2014 15:18:51 +0000

Thanks for the story David. This is an incredible accomplishment, and it seems like you felt fairly fresh the whole race (when others were dropping out somewhat early). I’m guessing that changing out shoes a handful of times helped keep your feet strong too. I’ve only completed a 26.2 on the trail, but hope to look into longer distances like this one day. Congrats!