So I have one 100 mile run under my belt. While it does open the door for many other ultras, like the Massanutten 100 or the entry into the Western States 100 lottery, it still might not qualify for some of the more hard core races out there.
The Hellgate 100k could be one of those races...taken from its website:
The first 100 to 110 entrants that are deemed QUALIFIED will be accepted. QUALIFIED will be determined by the race director ( ME ), David Horton.
Now David Horton is a legend in the ultra world, running the 2100 mile Appalachian trail in record time, running the TransAmerican Road Race from Los Angeles to New York, among other mega accomplishments that he's done. To view one person doing one 100 mile ultra might not be "qualified" to his eyes.
No matter. If I am not qualified as of yet, that is a testament to what he wants in his races. It also shows me that his races are of the highest quality and that I still do need to prove myself in his eyes before I can enter this race.
The Vermont 100 Miler was certainly not my last. And I would love to use the Vermont 100 Miler as a kickoff to many other races here in the ultra world. And maybe, just maybe, I can finally be seasoned enough to qualify in David Horton's eyes.
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