Anton Krupicka from Colorado Springs, CO handily won the American River 50-miler yesterday in 5:42:37, earning himself a slot for this years Western States 100. Anton edged out the 2007 AR50 champion Erik Skaden (5:57) and 2007 Miwok 100k champion Lon Freeman (5:58, also earning a WS100 slot). Eugene, OR's Todd Braje, who just won the Way Too Cool 50k, also snuck in under 6 hours. Jorge Pacheco brought home the Masters win in 6:20:37, 7th overall.
Jenn Shelton from Bend, OR won the Women's Division in 7:02:38, so we will be seeing her at WS100 as well. She beat Jenny Capel (7:13:59) and an impressive 50-year-old Diana Fitzpatrick (7:30:42).
Three more fast runners joining the WS100 roster, and plenty of great performances! You can see the full results here.
Anton Krupicka from Colorado Springs, CO handily won the American River 50-miler yesterday in 5:42:37, earning himself a slot for this years Western States 100. Anton edged out the 2007 AR50 champion Erik Skaden (5:57) and 2007 Miwok 100k champion Lon Freeman (5:58, also earning a WS100 slot). Eugene, OR's Todd Braje, who just won the Way Too Cool 50k, also snuck in under 6 hours. Jorge Pacheco brought home the Masters win in 6:20:37, 7th overall.
