Angeles Crest 100 - pacing duties

Checking out a new race is always a ton of fun and getting to travel with friends is all the better. This weekend Justin & Maggie Angle and I headed to California for the Angeles Crest 100 miler. The start is in Wrightwood, a quiet ski town and finishes in the city of Pasadena. The runners zig-zag back and forth across highway 2 making it relatively easy for the crews.

Justin put together a great 100 mile effort. In only his third 100 miler he placed 4th overall in a time of 20:38. The race was a good one to watch as the top spots shifted quite a bit. Justin stayed consistent and was in the top 10 all day. Final Results I picked him up at Chilao, mile 52 and got to take him all the way to the finish. I'd had a dream the night before that he dropped me in the last 11 mile descent from Sam Merrill to the finish, so made it my goal to become a better downhill runner before the end of the race. Fortunately I was able to stick with him and see him cross the quiet finish line.

I'm guessing Justin will write a race report on his blog, so check there for more details. A great weekend out in the hills, checking out a new course (yes, I'm thinking about next year). I only captured a few pictures. Clicking on the picture of Justin should get you there.

Congrats to all the AC, Plain and Cle Elum racers the past 2 weekends! Busy racing time!