The Goretex TransRockies Run
TransRockies Runners just Keep on Running
Press Release / 29.08.2010
The route for Stage 6 of this year’s event was a gruelling 21.4 miles long and included over 4600 feet of climbing including a final grunt of nearly 1000 feet up to the finish line in the gorgeous surroundings of Beaver Creek Resort. Even in the confines of this developed valley—home to three world-class ski resorts—the TransRockies Run organizers mapped a challenging route that headed up Buffehr Creek Trail and then down the technical and steep Buck Creek Trail. Runners made short run through downtown Avon—no doubt surprising many drivers in the process—before the climb up to Beaver Creek Resort and the finish line.
While the time gaps in the overall standings were large enough that there would likely be no changes atop the standings during this last stage, there was still one more chance for stage glory, plus nearly 250 type-A personalities for whom coasting to the finish was unthinkable. Like horses catching the smell of the hay in the barn, they charged full bore from the start line at Mountain Plaza in Vail out onto the racecourse.
Leading the charge as they have all week were Andy Martin and Max King (Montrail/Hammer Nutrition) who were only able to resist the temptation to hammer for a couple of miles before they kicked it into high gear and charged to a scintillating finish in 2:54:34 a full 15 minutes ahead of their closest competition. As they have all week, Jason Wolfe and Eric Bohn (GORE-TEX/ Salomon/ Run Flagstaff) crossed the line in second place, leading Nick Selbo and Josh Wheeler (Rock/Creek Sports) who recovered from a tough stage 5 to finish third and hold the final overall podium position as well.
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