This post was provided by Jerry R:
A wise man told me that if redemption could be found for only $225 , I should grab it. After a failed attempt at Leadville, this seemed to be good advice. So I wrote the check and sent it off to the Rio del Lag 100 miler held Sept 27/28 held outside of Auburn CA.
It is a small race with mainly local runners. The RD Norm Klein ( and wife Helen) are legends in their own right, so this should be well staged. And with an elevation gain/loss of only 9,000 feet up and 9,000 feet down, this should be an easy 100. (more…)