Back on Feb 5th, the lottery for entry into Hardrock was held. While it sounds like many of those living along the front range were denied entry, a few living around the SW corner of the state had a much better outcome. Without getting specific, I'm noticing a few first timers from that area get in this year.
One of those first timers is Scott who I helped out in Leadville last year. I couldn't be more excited for him and look forward to helping him in any way possible come July 8th.
I've stated this before and still feel strongly about it. I do not have an overwhelming desire to run a 100 mile race right now. A race of this distance requries a huge commitment and due to family and work obligations, that type of commitment is something I just don't have right at this moment. Don't get me wrong though, this distance is something I'll likely attempt more then a few times in my life, and mainly because of my desire to run Hardrock.
Now the goal of running 100 miles will hopefully occur in 2012 and assuming all goes well, my earliest entry into Hardrock would be 2013. So it's in my best interest to get started sooner then later while the body and mind are healthy.
I first heard of Hardrock and Imogene Pass Run about 9 years ago during a trip to Ouray. Just chatting with some older gent who was finishing a run in town. I didn't know trail running and/or races existed. Hell, I honestly didn't know squat about running. What I did know is I loved the San Juans the second I laid eyes on them.
Since that day in Ouray, I've run Imogene 5 times. I've raced the San Juan Solstice and the Kendall Mountain Run. I've ran just less then half the course of Hardrock over numerous runs and countless other miles around the San Juans. The San Juans are were my love for the mountains begain and running every race held in the area has always been my goal.
Just a few pics of what Hardrock is all about. Enjoy.
(Nothing Hardrock related but just how one rolls in SW Colorado)
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