In 2014, the Tahoe 200 redefined ultrarunning — the first 200-miler run like a true ultra: one continuous, non-repetitive route that pushed every limit, including mine as Race Director.
It takes more than guts to put a 200 miler race back in 2014 when everybody was focused on running WSER, Hardrock & Leadville 100. They were the epitome of 100 milers in States but talk about 200, nobody transitioned at that time to explore the distance in races I think so. Kilian, Anton Krupicka, Geoff Roes, Karl Meltzer and many of the OG's of the sport but even then you followed your gut instinct and put up a race.
How people would have come to know that race organizers life is no easy at that when one has to give birth to a race. The amount of hardships comes close to none, dealing with money issues can be way more deflating than it sounds. And balancing family life especially with 2 young daughters, scarcity of money and putting up a race of 200 mile distance is commendable.
Great to read your journey and how you persevered through the obstacles you dealt with and now you are the OG of 200 mile races globally. Nobody comes close to you in this specific domain of races. All the best for everything in future and remember CANDICE BURT IS THE BEST HUMAN SOUL OUT THERE.! <3
All the finances it takes are overlooked by non runners. As if running is done with little cost. This story reveals some of sacrifice it takes. Thanks for sharing.
It takes more than guts to put a 200 miler race back in 2014 when everybody was focused on running WSER, Hardrock & Leadville 100. They were the epitome of 100 milers in States but talk about 200, nobody transitioned at that time to explore the distance in races I think so. Kilian, Anton Krupicka, Geoff Roes, Karl Meltzer and many of the OG's of the sport but even then you followed your gut instinct and put up a race.
How people would have come to know that race organizers life is no easy at that when one has to give birth to a race. The amount of hardships comes close to none, dealing with money issues can be way more deflating than it sounds. And balancing family life especially with 2 young daughters, scarcity of money and putting up a race of 200 mile distance is commendable.
Great to read your journey and how you persevered through the obstacles you dealt with and now you are the OG of 200 mile races globally. Nobody comes close to you in this specific domain of races. All the best for everything in future and remember CANDICE BURT IS THE BEST HUMAN SOUL OUT THERE.! <3
All the finances it takes are overlooked by non runners. As if running is done with little cost. This story reveals some of sacrifice it takes. Thanks for sharing.
Super inspiring!! Great write up! Love the forests into palace line!
We were there with you at the first Tahoe 200. It's been great seeing you building these races. Quite inspiring.
Mom and Dad
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