Quick hits from the world of Flagstaff trail running:
- Jim Walmsley, back in Flagstaff for a while, will attempt the Western States-UTMB double this summer, after finally breakinng through last year to become the first American to win UTMB.
A good primer on Walmsley’s quest, and his dominant career in the ultra world, is a just-released documentary funded by two of his sponsors, Wahoo and Hoka. Called, simply, “Walmsley: The Film,” it has some scenic footage of Walmsley shot by director Ansel Dickey on the trail both here and abroad. The documentary was released on Monday, and it already has garnered more than 84,000 views.
Watch the film here. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MbXwKTZoLQ4
- Speaking of documentaries, Jeff Browning will be among the favorites next week in the Cocodona 250, and to get a closer look at his remarkable longevity, check out a new video released this week by Aravapia Running. “Stampede of Two: 2024 Coldwater Rumble 100 Mile” follows Browning, who has called Flagstaff home since 2021, and Devon Yanko as they traverse the Estrella Mountains west of Phoenix.
Watch the film here.
- It took a while for the results of the Zane Grey Highline Trail Runs posted, and Flagstaff’s Cordis and Abby Hall took the men’s and women’s titles, respectively, in the marathon. Cordis covered the muddy Mogollon Rim course in 4:16:13, and Abby in 4:40:24 (Abby also was second overall). No one else was close.
In the 50 Mile, the highest Flagstaff finisher was Benjamin Lucas in sixth place in 10:25:33.
Full results here.
- Today (Tuesday, April 30!) is the deadline to register online for October’s biggest trail party, the annual Soulstice Mountain Trail Run. There is a lottery to select entrants, but race director Neil Weintraub reports that “most people” get selected.
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