Why was I in Tahlequah?

[RacerX]

The Tulsa Area Trail and Ultra Runners (TATUR) put on an ultra October 15th called the Pumpkin Holler Hunnerd (http://tatur.org/pumpkin-holler.html). It featured a 50km, a 100km and a 100 mile run. For perspective a marathon is 26.2 miles or 42.2 km. I did the 100km.

The course was challenging, the weather was perfect and the race organization superb.

Here are some photos and words (https://picasaweb.google.com/RacerX4OU/PumpkinHollerHunnerd?authuser=0&authkey=Gv1sRgCKjM5Zbsw-XwNw&feat=directlink).

I'll do it again when/if the OU home schedule allows. That's always the challenge with fall events and OU season tickets.

While is was running my girls really enjoyed the Cherokee Heritage Center (http://www.cherokeeheritage.org/). It wasn't very busy and they were given a personal tour by a Cherokee Princess which impressed them to no end.

I appreciate the feedback given a month or so ago on eating establishments. My family enjoyed the Katfish Kabin while I was out running and we all enjoyed the Restaurant of the Cherokees the next day.

[BillyBall]

The Tulsa Area Trail and Ultra Runners (TATUR) put on an ultra October 15th called the Pumpkin Holler Hunnerd (http://tatur.org/pumpkin-holler.html). It featured a 50km, a 100km and a 100 mile run. For perspective a marathon is 26.2 miles or 42.2 km. I did the 100km.

The course was challenging, the weather was perfect and the race organization superb.

Here are some photos and words (https://picasaweb.google.com/RacerX4OU/PumpkinHollerHunnerd?authuser=0&authkey=Gv1sRgCKjM5Zbsw-XwNw&feat=directlink).

I'll do it again when/if the OU home schedule allows. That's always the challenge with fall events and OU season tickets.

While is was running my girls really enjoyed the Cherokee Heritage Center (http://www.cherokeeheritage.org/). It wasn't very busy and they were given a personal tour by a Cherokee Princess which impressed them to no end.

I appreciate the feedback given a month or so ago on eating establishments. My family enjoyed the Katfish Kabin while I was out running and we all enjoyed the Restaurant of the Cherokees the next day.

I ran the Chicago Marathon last year and that just about killed me, 100KM??? That's ****ing ridiculous, good job man...

[NormanPride]

How long did it take/how fast did you average?

[RacerX]

16:16:34 is my all inclusive time if you will. In ultras the normal human beings stop at aid stations, walk (especially steep hills), etc. Also, running on the dirt/rock road is nothing like asphalt, no matter how smooth it is. The concentration and caution it took at night was something I hadn't really considered. That is a list of what is called running excuses.

It works out to 15:42/mile. My most recent marathon was 10:47/mile. I'm slow.

BTW - I had an absolute blast at the 100km. Quite the personal challenge.

and for those who choose not to plow through the photos, my 9 year-old did 9 miles of it with me.

[salth2o]

Congrats. I ran one marathon a few years ago, but now mostly to half marathons. They are much more enjoyable for me. However, last spring I helped for a colleague for about 30 miles who was running the Texas Independence Relay. It's a 203 mile relay from Bastrop to Houston. Most groups have 8-10 person relay teams. He went solo. DNF'ed at 185 miles, though.

It sort of inspired me to get into ultra. I am thinking about doing a 50K next year.

[NormanPride]

I'm jealous. Running for even a few miles kills my knee after the surgery. :(

[RacerX]

It sort of inspired me to get into ultra. I am thinking about doing a 50K next year.

TATUR does a 50k at Lake McMurtry (http://tatur.org/LMTR.html).

[AlbqSooner]

New Mexico has some ultra runners who live in the mountains of South Central/Southeast part of the state. Those people are SERIOUS about running. Obsessed does not begin to describe them. Running multi miles at altitude is pretty strenous training for them.

[BudSooner]

The Tulsa Area Trail and Ultra Runners (TATUR) put on an ultra October 15th called the Pumpkin Holler Hunnerd (http://tatur.org/pumpkin-holler.html). It featured a 50km, a 100km and a 100 mile run. For perspective a marathon is 26.2 miles or 42.2 km. I did the 100km.

The course was challenging, the weather was perfect and the race organization superb.

Here are some photos and words (https://picasaweb.google.com/RacerX4OU/PumpkinHollerHunnerd?authuser=0&authkey=Gv1sRgCKjM5Zbsw-XwNw&feat=directlink).

I'll do it again when/if the OU home schedule allows. That's always the challenge with fall events and OU season tickets.

While is was running my girls really enjoyed the Cherokee Heritage Center (http://www.cherokeeheritage.org/). It wasn't very busy and they were given a personal tour by a Cherokee Princess which impressed them to no end.

I appreciate the feedback given a month or so ago on eating establishments. My family enjoyed the Katfish Kabin while I was out running and we all enjoyed the Restaurant of the Cherokees the next day.Where you with a group on a bus yesterday? I was out there yesterday in that area....if I had known I would have met ya and had lunch.
Next time let me know, and i'll meet ya at Fish's Bbq....it's pretty awesome

[salth2o]

TATUR does a 50k at Lake McMurtry (http://tatur.org/LMTR.html).

Thanks for the info!

BTW...I love the running club name. TATUR is teh awesome.

[IBleedCrimson]

did you only walk up hills, or did you follow the 5/1 rule?

[RacerX]

did you only walk up hills, or did you follow the 5/1 rule?

I had a plan, then abandoned it. I was originally going to run .75, walk .25. But as soon as I started to get a flavor for the hills, I walked the steep ones and pretty much ran everything else. If it was a long running stretch then I took breaks. It ended up not being that structured.

The 9 miles I did with my daughter was however she wanted to do it

[SicEmBaylor]

Every time I'm in Tahlequah I wonder, "WTF am I doing in Tahlequah?"

[NormanPride]

You're in Talequah a lot, aren't you?

[BudSooner]

Every time I'm in Tahlequah I wonder, "WTF am I doing in Tahlequah?"
Meh, same could be said for Waco, ya turd. :D

[GDC]

The Tulsa Area Trail and Ultra Runners (TATUR) put on an ultra October 15th called the Pumpkin Holler Hunnerd (http://tatur.org/pumpkin-holler.html). It featured a 50km, a 100km and a 100 mile run. For perspective a marathon is 26.2 miles or 42.2 km. I did the 100km.

The course was challenging, the weather was perfect and the race organization superb.

Here are some photos and words (https://picasaweb.google.com/RacerX4OU/PumpkinHollerHunnerd?authuser=0&authkey=Gv1sRgCKjM5Zbsw-XwNw&feat=directlink).

I'll do it again when/if the OU home schedule allows. That's always the challenge with fall events and OU season tickets.

While is was running my girls really enjoyed the Cherokee Heritage Center (http://www.cherokeeheritage.org/). It wasn't very busy and they were given a personal tour by a Cherokee Princess which impressed them to no end.

I appreciate the feedback given a month or so ago on eating establishments. My family enjoyed the Katfish Kabin while I was out running and we all enjoyed the Restaurant of the Cherokees the next day.

My sister was going to run it until she broke her foot a few weeks and had to have a screw put in it.

Also, one of my ex-wives works at the Heritage Center. She's Cherokee, but no princess.

Glad you enjoyed your visit!

[Taxman71]

RacerX, Good job! Sounds like you are ready for Badwater next year.

[SicEmBaylor]

You're in Talequah a lot, aren't you?
More than I'd like to be but less than I used to be.

[GDC]

Meh, same could be said for Waco, ya turd. :D

Tahlequah>>>>>>>>>Waco

[RacerX]

RacerX, Good job! Sounds like you are ready for Badwater next year.

I know an Oklahoman (Chisholm Deupree) who has done that. He's busy this weekend being a race director for a 24 hour race.

http://24thehardway.com/