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About Me... Kevin Sayers

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Home Base: Frederick Maryland, USA
Start Date: April 1
Physical Composition: 5' 11 and 3/4", 172 pounds
How I Make a $: Project Management / Systems Analysis /Product Development
Book Smarts: B.S. Technology and Management from the University of Maryland

Ultra Life

Started Running: 1977 McDonogh School cross-country team

Ran my First Ultra: July 1996 - Vermont 100 mile endurance run

Personal Records (PR's):
1 M (5:21) - Market St. Mile (Frederick, MD) 1996
5 K (18:56) - 4th July 5k (Frederick, MD) 1997
10 K (40:00) - Governors Bay Bridge Run (Annapolis, MD) 1996
10 M (1:06:04) - Cherry Blossom (Washington, D.C.) 1996
26.2 (3:15:29) - Marine Corps Marathon (Washington, D.C.) 1996
50 K (4:14:41) - Capon Valley 50k (Capon Valley, WV) 2001
50 M (7:44:01) - JFK 50 (Boonsboro, MD) (2004)
100 K (9:35:13) - GNC 100k National Championship (Pittsburgh, PA) 1997
100 M (18:24:41) - Vermont 100 (South Woodstock, VT) 1997
24 Hour (116.7) - USATF National Championship (Olander Park, Ohio) 1997

Ultras Completed: 57  Breakdown:  (27)-100's // (2)-100k's // (12)-50's // (15)-50K's  // (2)-24 hr's  (*(2)-JFK 50 Double*)
2007- (1) Capon Valley 50k // VT100 // Wasatch 100 //
2006- (2) Vermont 100 // JFK 50
2005- (5) Rocky Racoon 100 // Capon Valley 50k // Vermont 100 // Javelina 100 // JFK 50
2004- (4) Maryland Fat Ass 50k // Hinte-Anderson 50k // Vermont 100 // JFK 50
2003- (3) Capon Valley 50k //  Vermont 100 // JFK 50
2002- (8) Maryland Fat Ass 50k // Rocky Racoon 100 // Hinte-Anderson Trail 50k // Umstead 100 / /Old Dominion 100 // Vermont 100 // Haliburton Forest 100 // JFK 50
2001- (6) Rocky Racoon 100 // Hinte-Anderson Trail 50k // Capon Valley 50k // Vermont 100 // USATF 24 Hr. Nationals // JFK 50
2000- (6) Hinte-Anderson Trail 50k // Bull Run Run 50 // Massanutten Mountain 100 // Old Dominion 100 // Angeles Crest 100 // JFK 50
1999- (5) Hinte-Anderson Trail 50k // Umstead 100 // Capon Valley 50k // Arkansas Traveller 100 // *JFK 50/100
1998- (7) Maryland Fat Ass 50k // GNC 100k Nationals // Western States 100 // Vermont 100 // Leadville Trail 100 // Wasatch Front 100 // *JFK 50/100
1997- (7) Hinte-Anderson Trail 50k // GNC 100k Nationals // Vermont 100 // Leadville Trail 100 // USATF 24 Hr. Nationals // JFK50 // Fet Bakdel 50k.
1996- (2) Vermont 100 // JFK 50

Achievements:

  • Completing the Grand Slam of Ultrarunning (Western States 100, Vermont 100, Leadville Trail 100, Wasatch Front 100) in 1998.
  • JFK 50 (11x) (1996, 97, 98, 99, 00, 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06)
  • Vermont 100 Mile Endurance Run (10x) (1996, 97, 98, 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07)
  • The Great Chesapeake Bay Swim 4.4 miles (13x) (1995, 96, 97, 98, 99, 00, 01, 02, 03,04, 05, 06, 07)

    Favorite Ultra Events: 100 Milers

    Favorite Running Shoes: New Balance

    Preferred Running Surface: Any and all, why be picky.

    Favorite Drinks, Food and other Stuff:

    Favorite Training Run:
    (new) - Frederick Watershed Loops. Hamburg Rd to Fishing Creek Road to Gambrill Park Road to Mountaindale Rd back to Fishing Creek Back to Hamburg (2x. 27 miles) or some variation of road and the Catoctin trail.

    (old) - Pancake Ultra Run (PUR for short) out and back - Starting at Gathland State Park (Maryland) run south on the Appalachian Trail (AT) to the C&O canal. Run north on the C&O tow path past Harpers Ferry and continue and turn around when mileage needs are satisfied. On the return trip take the bridge over to Harpers Ferry (West Virginia) have a gut busting pancake breakfast and then finish the run back to Gathland.

    Typical Training Week: (before Dad-hood)
    Running:
    In season (March 01- November 01): 85 miles/week.
    Saturday - long run of 25-31 miles or 4 hours on the trails.
    Sunday through Thursday - any combination of miles that get me to my 85 mile "confidence level".
    Conditions and Terrain - mix of trail, gravel/dirt road, pavement, hills and flats. Rarely do speed work because it's not fun and has caused injury in the past.

    Out of season: 35-50 miles/week.

    Swimming:
    In season: 5-7 miles/wk (Jan 01 - June 15)
    Monday through Friday - long swim of 2+ miles then any combination to hit the weekly goal.
    Out of season: 2-3 miles/wk

    Weights:
    Hammer and arm curls to build strong running arm motion at low weight with high repetitions.

    Typical Training Week: (after fatherhood)
    Running:
    Saturday: 27-31 miles
    Rest of the week: What ever, when ever (not much) I can.

    Swimming (beginning 7 weeks before the Great Chesapeake Bay Bay Swim):
    Tuesday-Thursday 2.2 miles / day
    Rest of the week: What ever, when ever (not much) I can.

    Injuries: None! I have a GREAT message therapist. (Sharon Lampron)

    Why I Started Running Ultras: Read an article in Runners World about the Leadville Trail 100 and said "hmmm... I gotta do that".

    What I Enjoy Most About Ultras: The challenge, adventure and the people.

    What I Hate Most About Ultras: Blisters and black toenails.

    2007 Run/Swim Schedule:
    04/14 - Bull Run Run 50 - Centerville Aid Station
    05/06 - Frederick Marathon (3:22:33)(66 / 722 / ??? )
    05/12 - Capon Valley 50k   (5:04:31) (19 / 132 / 135)
    06/10 - Great Chesapeake Bay Swim 4.4 miles (2:18:35) (431 / 636 / ???)
    07/16 - Vermont 100 Mile Endurance Run (21:19:58) (24 / 142 / 200?)
    08/04 - Catoctin 50k Trail Run - Race Director
    09/08 - Wasatch Front 100 Mile Endurance Run (33:07:39) (97 / 160 / 230)
    11/17 - JFK 50

    2006 Run/Swim Schedule:
    04/08 - Bull Run Run 50 - Centerville Aid Station
    04/30 - Frederick Marathon (3:25:55) (80 / 670 / ??? )
    06/11 - Great Chesapeake Bay Swim 4.4 miles (2:38:18) (433 / 599 / 660)
    07/15 - Vermont 100 Mile Endurance Run (23:12:06) (47 / 152 / 220?)
    08/05 - Catoctin 50k Trail Run - Race Director
    11/18 - JFK 50 (9:05:22)(198 / 1017 / ????)

    2005 Run/Swim Schedule:
    02/05 - Rocky Racoon 100 (20:29:38) (15 / 104 / 143)
    04/09 - Bull Run Run 50 - Centerville Aid Station
    05/01 - Frederick Marathon (3:16:09) (36 / 535 / ???)
    05/14 - Capon Valley 50k   (5:16:49) (18 / 170 / 179)
    06/12 - Great Chesapeake Bay Swim 4.4 miles (2:18:51) (344 / 621 / 633) (11x)
    07/16 - Vermont 100 Mile Endurance Run (23:46:48) (57 / 135 / 235?)
    08/06 - Catoctin 50k Trail Run - Race Director
    10/19 - Javelina Jundred 100 (24:46:04) (10 / 47 / 101)
    10/30 - Marine Corps Marathon (3:42:16) (1,615 / 19,211 / 20,072)
    11/19 - JFK 50 (9:15:50) (194 / 952 / 1201)

    2004 Run/Swim Schedule:
    01/03 - Maryland Fat Ass (4:5?:?? )
    03/27 - Hinte Anderson Trail 50k (4:57:45) (43 / 326 / 418)
    04/12 - Bull Run Run 50 - Centerville Aid Station
    05/02 - Frederick Marathon (3:19:50) (24 / 457 / ???)
    06/08 - Great Chesapeake Bay Swim 4.4 miles (2:21:09) (315 / 552 / 600?) 10th Consecutive Yr.
    07/17 - Vermont 100 Mile Endurance Run (20:34:14) (27 / 163 / 250?)
    08/14 - Catoctin 50k Trail Run - Race Director
    11/20 - JFK 50 (7:44:01) (40 / 876 / 900+)

    2003 Run/Swim Schedule:
    03/30 - Frederick Marathon (3:45:44) (80 / 452 / ? )
    04/12 - Bull Run Run 50 - (Centerville Aid Station)
    05/17 - Capon Valley 50k (4:51:00) (37 / 164 / 168)
    06/08 - Great Chesapeake Bay Swim 4.4 miles (2:28:46) (334 / 512 / 550)
    07/19 - Vermont 100 Mile Endurance Run (19:50:36) (31 / 216 / 290)
    08/10 - Catoctin 50k Trail Run - Race Director
    11/22 - JFK 50 (8:40:36) (101 / 830 / 926)

    2002 Run/Swim Schedule:
    01/05 - Maryland Fat Ass 50k (4:39:06)
    02/02 - Rocky Racoon 100 - Stan's site or Rocky Racoon 100 - Peyton's site (19:33:13) (19 / 91 / 132)
    03/23 - Hinte Anderson Trail 50k (4:48:30) (27 / 258 / 320)
    04/06 - Umstead 100 (19:47:37) (12 / 76 / 195?)
    04/13 - Bull Run Run 50 - (Centerville Aid Station)
    06/01 - Old Dominion 100 (21:48:05) (8 / 24 / 32)
    06/16 - Great Chesapeake Bay Swim 4.4 miles (2:08:47) (299 / 581 / ?)
    07/20 - Vermont 100 Mile Endurance Run (22:44:48) (70 / 190 / 282)
    08/10 - Catoctin 50k Trail Run - Race Director
    06/01 - Haliburton Forest 100 (23:43:00) (5 / 21 / 37)
    11/23 - JFK 50 (8:43:19) (102 / 862 / ?)

    2001 Run/Swim Schedule:
    02/03 - Rocky Racoon 100 - Stan's site or Rocky Racoon 100 - Peyton's site (19:52:40) (25 / 96 / 123)
    03/24 - Hinte Anderson Trail 50k (4:36:29) (21 / 248 / 298)
    04/07 - Bull Run Run 50  - Centerville Aid Station
    05/06 - Patriot's Cup Corporate Challenge 8K , Results (32:15) (19 / 258 / 258)
    05/19 - Capon Valley 50k (4:14:31) (8 / 106 / 109)
    06/10 - Great Chesapeake Bay Swim 4.4 miles (2:16:21) (251 / 544 / 563)
    07/21 - Vermont 100 Mile Endurance Run (21:20:00) (35 / 174 / 259)
    08/11 - Catoctin 50k Trail Run - Race Director
    09/15 - USATF 24 Hour National Championships (115.8) (13 / 148)
    10/20 - The Baltimore Marathon (3:21:00) (226 / 5218 / ? )
    11/17 - JFK 50 (8:10:52) (64 / 818 / 925)
    11/18 - Marathon In The Parks (3:56:51) (341 / 1129 / ? )

    2000 Run/Swim Schedule:
    02/20 - Washington's Birthday Marathon (3:32:18) (33 / 163 / 163 )
    03/12 - B&A Marathon (3:21:05) (33 / 226 / 226)
    03/25 - Hinte Anderson Trail 50k (4:46:05) (21 / 230 / 305)
    04/15 - Bull Run Run 50 (8:49:54) (34 / 242 / 275)
    05/13 - Massanutten Mountain 100 (30:45:19) (24 / 61 / 128)
    06/02 - Old Dominion 100 (25:50:52) (38 / 65 / 95)
    06/11 - Great Chesapeake Bay Swim 4.4 miles (2:36:07) (388 / 541 / 559)
    06/24 - Pace/Crew - Western States 100
    08/12 - Race Direct -Catoctin 50k Trail Run
    09/30 - Angeles Crest 100 (29:55:53) (59 / 109 / 167)
    11/04 - JFK 50 (7:56:45) (52 / 703 / ? )
    11/05 - Marathon in the Parks (3:43:22) (198 / 704 / ?)

    1999 Run/Swim Schedule:
    03/13 - Catoctin 50k Trail Run (Race Direct)
    03/20 - Hinte-Anderson Trail 50k (4:41:05 / 33 place / 211 finished / 255 started)
    04/10 - Umstead 100 (20:07:02) ( 8 / 51 / 165??)
    04/17 - Bull Run Run 50m - Centerville Aid Station
    04/25 - Laguna Beach 10k Trail Run (50:51) (50 / 349 / 349)
    05/15 - Capon Valley 50k (4:36:20) (6 / 41 / 41)
    05/16 - Olympian 5k Run (19:32) (7 / 99 / 99)
    06/13 - Great Chesapeake Bay Swim 4.4 miles (2:29:04) (195 / 472 / ?)
    07/04 - Frederick 4th July 5k (19:??)
    07/17 - Vermont 100 (DNF)
    08/21 - Catoctin 50k Trail Run (Race Direct #2)
    10/07 - Arkansas Traveller 100 (22:10:29) (13 / 84 / 129)
    10/24 - Marine Corps Marathon (Safety Patrol) (3:58)
    11/06 - Harrisburg Marathon (3:26:21) (76 / 357)
    11/20 - JFK 50 (9:46:28) (308 / 858 / 996?)
    11/20 - JFK 100 (20:59) (1 / 1 / 2) Splits 11:13, 9:46

    1998 Run/Swim Log:
    01/10 - Maryland Fat Ass 50k (4:17:21) (5 place / 10 finish / 27 start)
    03/29 - GNC 100k Nationals (10:35:31) ( 29 / 40 / 77 )
    04/20 - Boston Marathon ( 3:20:58) (3293/10307/? )
    06/14 - Great Chesapeake Bay Swim 4.4 miles (2:02:36) (240 / 533 / 590) pace 27:52
    06/27 - Western States 100 (27:44:11) (124 / 258 / 397) pace 16:39
    07/18 - Vermont 100 (22:32:03) ( 52 / 172 / 252)
    08/22 - Leadville 100 (29:40:50) (189 / 209 / 394)
    09/12 - Wasatch 100 (34:27:00) (120 / 152 / 199)
    11/22 - JFK 50 (11:22:36) (578 / 774 / 938)
    11/22 - JFK 100 (21:38:35) (1 / 2 / 2) My Report Unofficial 50 splits 10:55, 10:43

    Completed the 1998 Grand Slam of ultra running by finishing Western States, Vermont, Leadville and Wasatch.

    1997 Run/Swim Log:
    03/16 - Wash D.C. St Paddy's 10k (40:28)
    03/29 - Hinte-Anderson Trail 50k (4:42:05) (24 / 141 / 182)
    04/12 - GNC 100k Nationals (9:25:13) My Report
    04/19 - Bull Run Run 50 (Centerville Aid Station)
    05/04 - Governors Bay Bridge Run 10k (41:38) (62/4134)
    05/31 - Old Dominion 100 (Crew for Grand Slammer Jay Hodde)
    06/08 - Great Chesapeake Bay Swim 4.4m (2:20:43) (199/424)
    07/04 - Frederick 4th July 5k (18:56)
    07/19 - Vermont 100 (18:24:41) (15 / 160 / 211)
    08/10 - Leadville 10k (46:xx)
    08/16 - Leadville 100 (27:55:23) (72 / 149 / 325) My Report
    09/27 - USATF 24hr Nationals at Olander Park (116.7 miles) (15/169) (2nd Pl. Team BHTRC)
    11/22 - JFK 50 (8:00:48) (53 / 718 / 815)
    12/13 - Fet Bakdel 50k (5:50) (11 / 35 / 46) (VHTRC Fat Ass)

    1996 Run/Swim Log:
    06/?? - Great Chesapeake Bay Swim 4.4m (2:26:??)
    07/18 - Vermont 100 (22:48:47) (57 / 145 / 195)
    10/?? - Marine Corps Marathon (3:15:29)
    11/23 - JFK 50 (7:57:28) (58 / 625 / 690)

    Long Term Ultra Goals: Have fun, smile, meet new friends and be a well versed runner.

    Fantasy Ultra Goal: Run a 100 miler with my son (Crocker) with have my wife (Mary) as crew chief.

    Not All That Interesting and Totally Ego Related Statistics:
    Every March Ultra Running magazine lists the fastest times for all the major ultra distances raced in North America for the previous year. The lists aren't considered a ranking due to the vast differences in courses and conditions. For example, a flat and fast 100 miles at Rocky Raccoon is quite different from a hilly, rocky and slow 100 miles at the Wasatch Front.

    Aggressive cut-off times must be met in order to be included on a particular list. The distance (miles) and times (hours) are:

    Distance Events
    50 K - 4:30
    50 Mile - 8:00
    100 K - 11:00
    100 Mile - 24:00

    Time Events
    12 Hour - 60
    24 Hour - 100

    Even though it means nothing in the "big picture" of ability it's still fun to see your name on the list :-)

    1998

  • 50k - Placed 314th out of 453 with a time of 4 hrs. 17 min. 21 sec. to the best of 3:12:26
  • 100k - Placed 97th out of 117 with a time of 10 hrs. 35 min. 32 sec. to the best of 6:44:39
  • 100 mile - Placed 200th out of 320 with a time of 22 hrs 32 min 03 sec. to the best of 14:56:18.

    1998 statistics for the number of ultras and ultra runners in North America:
    Races - 335; Total Starters 19,880; Total Finishers 15,550; Average per race (start) 60 and (finish) 46.

    *The actual number of different people who ran ultras is obviously lower (perhaps half the totals given), since many ultra runners run several ultras in a year.

    1997

  • 24 hour - Place 20th out of 102 with a distance of 116.73 to the best of 156.28
  • 100 mile - Placed 35th out of 237 with a time of 18 hrs 24 min 41 sec. to the best of 12:05:43
  • 100k - Placed 71st out of 116 with a time of 9 hrs. 35 min. 13 sec. to the best of 6:44:39

    1997 statistics for the number of ultras and ultra runners in North America:
    Races - 335; Total Starters 19,100; Total Finishers 14,860; Average per race (start) 63 and (finish) 49.

    1996

  • 100 mile - Placed 184th out of 291 with a time of 22:48:47 to the best of 13:16:02
  • 50 mile - Placed 371st out of 385 with a time of 7:57:28 to the best of 5:27:19

    1996 statistics for the number of ultras and ultra runners in North America:
    Races - 317; Total Starters 16,900; Total Finishers 13,140; Average per race (start) 53 and (finish) 41.