The Canyons Endurance Runs 100 Mile race was more than I could have ever imagined or asked for. Sub-26hr, 9th Female, and an automatic entry to UTMB 2023!
Nice work Morgan! That's so exciting to finish a 100M strong rather than "death marching." My advice for future ultras for what it's worth: don't mess with your feet. Don't take off your shoes, don't change shoes & socks, and don't deal with blisters unless it's absolutely necessary. I pre-tape my toes and lube my feet well for 100s and multiday stage races, and then leave them alone as much as possible. Treating your feet mid-ultra almost always is a time suck and risks not actually helping, if the tape or whatever comes off a few miles later. If a blister erupts, it tends to hurt then "numb out" or pop on its own. Good luck with the UTMB buildup.
I am so happy for you! What a feat you acomplished! Thanks for a great write up of your race. It really brought back memories of race emotions, both the highs and lows. You are a great runner both Pysically and Mentally. Your future is so bright you better keep those shades on :) Good luck on the UTMB!
Nice work Morgan! That's so exciting to finish a 100M strong rather than "death marching." My advice for future ultras for what it's worth: don't mess with your feet. Don't take off your shoes, don't change shoes & socks, and don't deal with blisters unless it's absolutely necessary. I pre-tape my toes and lube my feet well for 100s and multiday stage races, and then leave them alone as much as possible. Treating your feet mid-ultra almost always is a time suck and risks not actually helping, if the tape or whatever comes off a few miles later. If a blister erupts, it tends to hurt then "numb out" or pop on its own. Good luck with the UTMB buildup.
Morgan,
I am so happy for you! What a feat you acomplished! Thanks for a great write up of your race. It really brought back memories of race emotions, both the highs and lows. You are a great runner both Pysically and Mentally. Your future is so bright you better keep those shades on :) Good luck on the UTMB!