My experience before it was cool.

Be that as it may, I lined up at Black Canyon 100k 2025 in order to try for a podium and a Golden Ticket, because I am not immune to this ingenious marketing ploy by the Western States Board.

Last September I ran my 9TH!?!? Pikes Peak Marathon, on a weather-shortened course. I have also ran the Pikes Peak Ascent twice, bringing my summit count (during races) to 11. This count brings distinct awareness to the frighteningly rapid passage of time because this particular race has played a key part in each year for a very long time.