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Last but not least a finisher picture with Steve Ansell who broke his PR from last year finishing in a super fast 22:27:20! Amazing dude amazing!

27 hours, 23 minutes and 31 seconds after starting I finished my sixth 100 mile race within the last 4.5 years. This race is spectacular with RD Jamil putting on a fantastic event. Thank you ...

2009-11-02T13:40:09Z

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27 hours, 23 minutes and 31 seconds after starting I finished my sixth 100 mile race within the last 4.5 years. This race is spectacular with RD Jamil putting on a fantastic event. Thank you ...

Finally done coming down the trail onto the start/finisher area.

2009-11-02T13:37:49Z

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Finally done coming down the trail onto the start/finisher area.

This is my last aid station stop enjoying my last noodle soup before I head down the remaining 3.7 miles to the finish line.

2009-11-02T13:37:25Z

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This is my last aid station stop enjoying my last noodle soup before I head down the remaining 3.7 miles to the finish line.

This is Adam Gifford (l) with his, in his words, mobile aid station. He finished just ahead of me 1 min and 30 seconds.

2009-11-02T13:36:43Z

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This is Adam Gifford (l) with his, in his words, mobile aid station. He finished just ahead of me 1 min and 30 seconds.

Rajeev Patel flying down the trail on his 6th loop. By then I was down to a walk only and I was really amazed how strong he looked. Rajeev, you totally rock!

2009-11-02T13:35:01Z

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Rajeev Patel flying down the trail on his 6th loop. By then I was down to a walk only and I was really amazed how strong he looked. Rajeev, you totally rock!

Good morning sunshine!

2009-11-02T13:34:06Z

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Good morning sunshine!

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2009-11-02T12:04:30Z

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Around 5:30 AM the new day starts and my spirits is getting better. Running through the night wasn't bad at all and I only got a little bit tired between 4 and 5 AM. I almost all ran without ...

2009-11-02T13:33:53Z

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Around 5:30 AM the new day starts and my spirits is getting better. Running through the night wasn't bad at all and I only got a little bit tired between 4 and 5 AM. I almost all ran without ...

Chased by the police this running inmate, Kara Scarbrough, crossed the finisher line in an amazing 21:42:57 and 3rd woman finisher! And she keeps smiling every time I saw her.

2009-11-02T13:31:46Z

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Chased by the police this running inmate, Kara Scarbrough, crossed the finisher line in an amazing 21:42:57 and 3rd woman finisher! And she keeps smiling every time I saw her.

Devil Shelli Sexton and angel Rachael Kadell doing the race. If you ever need to learn how to speed walk really, really fast just ask Rachael. Her speed walk is plain incredible!

2009-11-02T13:20:21Z

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Devil Shelli Sexton and angel Rachael Kadell doing the race. If you ever need to learn how to speed walk really, really fast just ask Rachael. Her speed walk is plain incredible!

Always smiling Fred Pollard.

2009-11-02T13:17:02Z

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Always smiling Fred Pollard.

Dan Marinsik doing yet another loop. This 7 time Badwater 135 finisher definitely knows how to handle the heat.

2009-11-02T13:16:06Z

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Dan Marinsik doing yet another loop. This 7 time Badwater 135 finisher definitely knows how to handle the heat.

Some runners, like Kate Freeman (r), even changed their costume during the race. Remember she wore that space costume on page 1? Totally awesome. I read that she actually changed her costume ...

2009-11-02T13:30:05Z

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Some runners, like Kate Freeman (r), even changed their costume during the race. Remember she wore that space costume on page 1? Totally awesome. I read that she actually changed her costume ...

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2009-11-02T12:04:30Z

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A coyote is also watching the race next to the bush in the shade.

2009-11-02T13:11:39Z

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A coyote is also watching the race next to the bush in the shade.

SuperDog watching the race.

2009-11-02T13:10:57Z

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SuperDog watching the race.

Dressed sharply is Warren Muldoon on his way to a fast 23:08:24 finishing time.

2009-11-02T13:10:39Z

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Dressed sharply is Warren Muldoon on his way to a fast 23:08:24 finishing time.

Bobby Keogh (front) and Rand Nielson.

2009-11-02T13:09:20Z

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Bobby Keogh (front) and Rand Nielson.

Dressed as a party girl is Jessi Kennedy from North Jersey, NJ.

2009-11-02T13:03:03Z

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Dressed as a party girl is Jessi Kennedy from North Jersey, NJ.

I've met Troy Lesovsky at Lake Tahoe where he was running the ultra 72 miler like I did. He was mad at me at JJ100 for not wearing a costume. Whenever I make it back I'll wear one :)

2009-11-02T13:01:45Z

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I've met Troy Lesovsky at Lake Tahoe where he was running the ultra 72 miler like I did. He was mad at me at JJ100 for not wearing a costume. Whenever I make it back I'll wear one :)

Donato Cabal from San Francisco is having a good time.

2009-11-02T13:00:43Z

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Donato Cabal from San Francisco is having a good time.

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2009-11-02T12:04:30Z

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2009-11-02T12:04:30Z

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2009-11-02T12:04:30Z

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Still feeling good. However, that will change going into the 5th loop when I realized that running a 100 miles in brand new shoes is not a good idea. I got 4 massive blisters by the end of t ...

2009-11-02T12:56:37Z

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Still feeling good. However, that will change going into the 5th loop when I realized that running a 100 miles in brand new shoes is not a good idea. I got 4 massive blisters by the end of t ...

My good friend Donn Ozaki on his way to victory. He actually earned the "Dead Last" award, lucky you! It was great talking to you out there buddy.

2009-11-05T07:10:04Z

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My good friend Donn Ozaki on his way to victory. He actually earned the "Dead Last" award, lucky you! It was great talking to you out there buddy.

This is the other aid station, Jackass Junction.

2009-11-02T12:53:54Z

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This is the other aid station, Jackass Junction.

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2009-11-02T12:04:29Z

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Mieko Morita looking good on the trail. To this day I have no idea how on earth did she keep that costume so clean through the run!

2009-11-03T06:47:00Z

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Mieko Morita looking good on the trail. To this day I have no idea how on earth did she keep that costume so clean through the run!

I believe this is Sarah Thomsen flying down the trail with her costume.

2009-11-02T12:48:59Z

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I believe this is Sarah Thomsen flying down the trail with her costume.

"Yeah Us" girls Jean Ho and Jody Van Zanten (r) looking awesome as always.

2009-11-02T12:43:57Z

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"Yeah Us" girls Jean Ho and Jody Van Zanten (r) looking awesome as always.

The always smiling Yen Darcy enjoying the Arizona desert.

2009-11-02T12:42:34Z

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The always smiling Yen Darcy enjoying the Arizona desert.

Kate Freeman (r) in an awesome costume with pacer having fun. It's her first 100 miler and she finished strong in 28:36:21.

2009-11-02T12:41:59Z

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Kate Freeman (r) in an awesome costume with pacer having fun. It's her first 100 miler and she finished strong in 28:36:21.

Dan Marinsik on his training run for Brazil 135 in January.

2009-11-02T12:40:08Z

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Dan Marinsik on his training run for Brazil 135 in January.

Adam Barstad with bunny ears!

2009-11-02T12:39:34Z

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Adam Barstad with bunny ears!

Blake Wood and daughter Heather Wood as The Incredibles on her first 100 mile attempt. She did awesome finishing in 25:29:41.

2009-11-03T06:37:55Z

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Blake Wood and daughter Heather Wood as The Incredibles on her first 100 mile attempt. She did awesome finishing in 25:29:41.

Approaching the first aid station Coyote Camp. We would come by this aid station 7 more times during the race. On the last loop, instead of going straight, we will make a right turn onto Ton ...

2009-11-02T12:27:02Z

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Approaching the first aid station Coyote Camp. We would come by this aid station 7 more times during the race. On the last loop, instead of going straight, we will make a right turn onto Ton ...

Summer Wesson came back this year. Last year she ran Javelina Jundred and won the best costume award. With that she got a free entry this year and she's back roaming the trail as a bumble be ...

2009-11-02T12:23:24Z

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Summer Wesson came back this year. Last year she ran Javelina Jundred and won the best costume award. With that she got a free entry this year and she's back roaming the trail as a bumble be ...

Day break in beautiful Arizona. Despite running there for 27 hours I never got tired of the beauty of this desert.

2009-11-02T12:22:21Z

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Day break in beautiful Arizona. Despite running there for 27 hours I never got tired of the beauty of this desert.

The first few miles we used flashlights because it was still dark.

2009-11-02T12:21:40Z

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The first few miles we used flashlights because it was still dark.

There were so many runners starting that at the beginning of the race a lot of dust was in the air.

2009-11-02T12:21:10Z

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There were so many runners starting that at the beginning of the race a lot of dust was in the air.

Jeanette Quintana was in great spirit and it's her first attempt running for 100 miles.

2009-11-02T12:17:18Z

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Jeanette Quintana was in great spirit and it's her first attempt running for 100 miles.

25 seconds to go. Are we ready? You bet!!

2009-11-02T12:15:23Z

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25 seconds to go. Are we ready? You bet!!

Dan was in a good spirit and dressed up. I did actually go to the Halloween store the day prior the race but, with my best intentions, didn't find a suitable costume I could wear.

2009-11-02T12:15:02Z

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Dan was in a good spirit and dressed up. I did actually go to the Halloween store the day prior the race but, with my best intentions, didn't find a suitable costume I could wear.

6 minutes and 55 seconds to go. The dots on the picture is actually dust in the air.

2009-11-02T12:13:58Z

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6 minutes and 55 seconds to go. The dots on the picture is actually dust in the air.

One year one runner didn't make it and the remains are left to serve as a reminder that running 100 miles might have interesting consequences LOL.

2009-11-02T12:12:56Z

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One year one runner didn't make it and the remains are left to serve as a reminder that running 100 miles might have interesting consequences LOL.

This race has lots of special awards including Best Costume (Male & Female), Congeniality, Geri K (Most Memorable), Best Ass, First Virgin, Oldest Finisher, Youngest Finisher, Best Team Fini ...

2009-11-02T12:12:09Z

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This race has lots of special awards including Best Costume (Male & Female), Congeniality, Geri K (Most Memorable), Best Ass, First Virgin, Oldest Finisher, Youngest Finisher, Best Team Fini ...

I like to tape my feet myself and, as seen on this picture, I rather use little tape. My weak spot are my heels where I easily blister and taping it like this prevents that.

2009-11-02T12:10:54Z

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I like to tape my feet myself and, as seen on this picture, I rather use little tape. My weak spot are my heels where I easily blister and taping it like this prevents that.

Rajeev is already in great spirit having his feet taped. He actually does not wear socks while running.

2009-11-02T12:09:49Z

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Rajeev is already in great spirit having his feet taped. He actually does not wear socks while running.