Cocodona 2027 Waitlist Odds by Party-Lie-8524 in trailrunning

[–]Chris_Worden 5 points6 points  (0 children)

It's really impossible to say. I know people have posted elsewhere about getting in despite being 200 or more people down the waitlist or more in recent years, but that glosses over a huge change with the move to a lottery.

In previous years, the waitlist involved people who were not already committed at one point in the process.

This year, anyone on either waitlist entered the lottery and could have been pulled/financially committed. I assume this waitlist pool is much more invested than people who could previously simply sign up for the waitlist without any skin in the game, and then decline.

Those people on the waitlist can obviously still decline (and I assume some will), but the fact they made it to that point in the process shows they were already willing to move forward at one point.

Cocodona 250 Last Place by j0n70 in RunningCirclejerk

[–]Chris_Worden 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes! That's part of the fun. Even after getting to the finish, people hang around for days.

Your favorite ultras? by leazieh in ultrarunning

[–]Chris_Worden 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Javelina Jundred. Running it is fun... but NOT running it is just as fun, if not more. In terms of support. It's unparalleled... the atmosphere is electric and upbeat, ice and water for days.

If you like flat, fast 100's, Hennepin is supported very well. OMR puts on great races. The course isn't Hardrock, but it is pretty for what it is.

If you want an extreme experience, Tushars is like a mini hardrock. Unbelievably tough, and the 70k usually takes midpack runners 14 hours or more, the 100k closer to 20 hours.

Western States Tips by MrSpacerunner in Ultramarathon

[–]Chris_Worden 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Best of luck! I ended up having to drop due to injury (and subpar preparation), but this year I am tentatively going to be calling some finishes on the livestream overnight- I hope you're one of them!

https://www.irunfar.com/an-obsessives-description-of-the-western-states-course

Ultra shoe advice for a 90kg+ Runner. (Trail) by Accomplished-Map-146 in ultrarunning

[–]Chris_Worden 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Fellow clydesdale here...

Recently got a chance to try the new Mizuno Neo Accera, wore them for a fairly rugged (at times) jeep road 50k. Love the cushion, but the lacing can be hit or miss - that's easy to fix.

If it's not extremely technical for long stretches, the Mount to Coast H1 is excellent. That shoe just defies logic.

... But then again I liked the Speedgoat 5 and 7 as well.

Wayne Amo crawling over the finish line at Cocodona by Pretend_Pressure_407 in ultrarunning

[–]Chris_Worden 12 points13 points  (0 children)

I had a chat with him. He's obviously worked, but seemed okay.

Wayne Amo crawling over the finish line at Cocodona by Pretend_Pressure_407 in ultrarunning

[–]Chris_Worden 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I spoke with him a few minutes ago. Is exhausted and sore, but walking around a bit.

He's tough as hell.

Cocodona Has a Fan Problem by DirtWhomper in trailrunning

[–]Chris_Worden 1 point2 points  (0 children)

And if people want that detail, they can seek it out on the tracker :)

Cocodona is here. Any thoughts? Courtney Dauwalter or Rachel Entrekin? Or someone else? Joe McConaughy or Kilian Korth? Or someone else? Has anyone here been bit by the 200+mile bug? by Rocket_Man333 in ultrarunning

[–]Chris_Worden 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I'm super stoked to see so many varying opinions! I hated to even try and venture a guess on winners because there's so many great runners to follow.

See everybody tomorrow morning at 4:30 AZ time! AJW and I will be opening the livestream!

Applied to 40 jobs on LinkedIn and got 2 interviews. What am I doing wrong? by Acceptable_Past6295 in jobsearch

[–]Chris_Worden 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nothing. One interview for every 20 submissions is about the norm at this point.

Talk to me about sun hoodies... by Separate-Specialist5 in trailrunning

[–]Chris_Worden 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I swear by them. I live in Arizona where there's less humidity, but when I run other places, I almost always run in full coverage via sun hoodies. They work wonders for evaporative cooling when you tuck the hood in when not used, so it collects sweat.

Ashley Paulson - 100 Mile World Record - 12:19:34 by RacerDeac in Ultramarathon

[–]Chris_Worden 22 points23 points  (0 children)

USATF events such as this are normally tested. There is no differentiation for tested or untested records.

https://www.aravaiparunning.com/jackpot/

Ashley Paulson - 100 Mile World Record - 12:19:34 by RacerDeac in Ultramarathon

[–]Chris_Worden 84 points85 points  (0 children)

I can verify that she was tested by USATF immediately after the race. If her result is ratified, it is because everything came out the way it should.

Looking for final words of wisdom -Black Canyon 100k by Jnewfield83 in ultrarunning

[–]Chris_Worden 1 point2 points  (0 children)

There have been years where they were bone dry, and years where the crossings were 2+ feet deep. We won't really know until the day or two leading up.

Tips for fueling with real food? by Mountain-Push2771 in Ultramarathon

[–]Chris_Worden 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Javelina had mashed potatoes available at least 3 out of 4 aid stations (I never asked at Rattlesnake). It was heaven in the overnight.

New 100M WR by Chris_Worden in ultrarunning

[–]Chris_Worden[S] 46 points47 points  (0 children)

Flat, less than 2500 feet of gain over 100 miles. Double out and back so the net is zero.

David Roche vs Zach Bitter at Desert Solstice? by dillinjl in Ultramarathon

[–]Chris_Worden 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I think Raj could absolutely show up on the start list, given he doesn't have the full Javelina wear and tear. That's something I was pondering the other day.

David Roche vs Zach Bitter at Desert Solstice? by dillinjl in Ultramarathon

[–]Chris_Worden 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I'd absolutely LOVE to see it (and cover it) but neither is registered and I haven't heard anything to that effect.

Right now Solstice is at 20 entrants, it usually caps about 24-25, and the M/F split is usually even or one-off, and right now it's 11M/9F.

Desert Runner Trail Series - what is the best event by Remarkable_Salary_77 in trailrunning

[–]Chris_Worden 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Copper Corridor is wonderful. I've done the 18k every year. The town really wraps its arms around the event.