Oh you were there? Yeah it’s a big event down here and I must admit I am tempted after seeing the hype this year.
My friend Ryan won it this year. He races a lot, but said that was the best ever finish line feeling he’s ever had.
Good to see you enjoyed it! It’s far from an easy 50 that’s for sure!
Well done . thats a brilliant effort.
Welcome to the club 
Yeah, I got a sense it was a big deal locally. I was beeped on many occasions by cars. At first I thought it was irate drivers as the roads are very narrow. However quite the contrary; without exception they are all cheering you on. The support on the course is immense.
Your mate must be an awesome runner. I was also struck by the quality of runners. You should definitely do it!!!
I am typing this from Johannesburg as it should have been Comrades this weekend. That’s now in August and I think might be my last ultra. My wife on the other hand loves them. Total respect to all of you who do these races. You are all nutters 
Never head of ABC, have they been around a while?
Mmmm….
Sounds like a great route
Astonishing story
“Despite the fact that to all appearances the man was lifeless, current medical guidelines and our team training tells us that a casualty is not dead until they are warm and dead.”
Good advice.
Must have been a hard call for his mate to go on and get help. Obviously the right thing but leaving your mate essentially for dead must go through your mind.
Western States 100 starts tomorrow - I’ll be glued to youtube for hours thats for sure 
My obsession.
Do you know what time the start is for us @p00key ?
I think its 13:00 UK time
Any recommendations on how to follow along? I’ve never watched before.
https://www.youtube.com/c/WSER100 last year was pretty good coverage - should be better this year - its all live I believe and the race briefing is live later on tonight .
Jeff Pelletier is doing a WS trip series
Also beyond excited to follow this weekend 
Warming up with this.
and this
Sounds like it’s going to be hot this year - forecast 39 degrees at 11am tomorrow at the finish in auburn
I will not be missing Golden Hour - one of the best moments of the whole race
So many events this weekend. Been following the Lavaredo Ultra Trail this morning. Hannes Namberger got a new course record and Mimmi Kotka is just about to cross the finish line as first woman and 27th oa.