NICK BARE running LEADVILLE 100 ultra

The last announcement I saw from the race directors was that no crews/vehicles at Winfield, no pacing until twin Lakes, second time . However it appeared to me on his updates on Instagram that was not being followed. Also a rule was two people could crew and one vehicle per runner. Can anyone confirm whether or not this was in fact followed by Nick and his entourage?

Waitasec wrote:

I don't disagree with this take. These days people get way too much credit for just finishing. Most people have the physical ability to finish something like this. They think they don't but it's really just a matter of pacing.

What they lack is mental toughness. But there is also a difference in mental toughness in the person who does it solo with drop bags or with minimal crew and something farcical like what Nick had (20 people pandering to his every whim on top of whatever he has coursing through his bloodstream)

First off, props to Nick Bare for doing something that very few people have done or are capable of doing.

That being said, I am curious how he would’ve fared those final 40 miles without pacers from his team and all of the tailor-made nutrition/hydration points throughout the race.

A respectable time for the big fella that the haters on LetsRun secretly have a crush on.

Waitasec wrote:

What they lack is mental toughness. But there is also a difference in mental toughness in the person who does it solo with drop bags or with minimal crew and something farcical like what Nick had (20 people pandering to his every whim on top of whatever he has coursing through his bloodstream)

It's insane the number of crew that some runner utilize in bigger ultras (WS100, Leadville, etc), I'd like to see these races ban pacers and limit the crew size for anyone accepting awards.

As someone who has done 100 milers solo (no crew or pacer) as well as with a small crew and pacer for the last few miles. It's significantly harder without the support. Not to mention, you need to do a lot more planning to make sure you have the gear you need when you need (headlamp at night; jacket/hat for cold) it by either carrying it the entire time or hoping you get to your drop bag in time.

Long Time Reader wrote:

You're right, I only average 8000 miles cycling (road, mtb, cross/gravel) and 1000 running around these parts every year. Not interested is sharing my personal Strava page with some internet randos who glorify this Nick Bare fellow.

This ^

I care about Strava about as much as I can throw it, but I recently looked up a popular ascent on Strava, and find that I am actually leading with a time I set in 1986 that nobody know about - and that's fine by me!

joerooster wrote:

As someone who has done 100 milers solo (no crew or pacer) as well as with a small crew and pacer for the last few miles. It's significantly harder without the support. Not to mention, you need to do a lot more planning to make sure you have the gear you need when you need (headlamp at night; jacket/hat for cold) it by either carrying it the entire time or hoping you get to your drop bag in time.

I think, it is actually the opposite. Especially a big crew will create more confusion than help. If you have a ultrarunner crewing you, it can be help and you can shave off some seconds but for the most part I always thought I was faster than the runners around me with crews. I was last in the aid station but the first out.

It's all about having a plan before you reach the aid station and execute things point by point. In 100 milers I had check lists in my drop bags to make sure I didn't forget anything.

This is Jim Kiler wrote:

Long Time Reader wrote:

You're right, I only average 8000 miles cycling (road, mtb, cross/gravel) and 1000 running around these parts every year. Not interested is sharing my personal Strava page with some internet randos who glorify this Nick Bare fellow.

This ^

I care about Strava about as much as I can throw it, but I recently looked up a popular ascent on Strava, and find that I am actually leading with a time I set in 1986 that nobody know about - and that's fine by me!

You obviously don't know about my slightly faster ascent time from '93.