Leadville 100, 2002, Day 3, part 2
After all the fun stuff we did in the morning, we went to the mandatory race meeting
Steve Mahieu(1991 Leadville winner), Jose
Thersa Daus-Weber and Jose
Mike, Jose and Steve
Jose is pointing at their 1000 mile buckles that they have received for completing Leadville 10 times
The meeting starts.......
Another view of the meeting
Marilee and Ken(co-race directors)
Pearls of wisdom just come out of Ken's mouth......
"Pacers can use a walking stick to beat runners, but not to tow them!"
Linda Jordan(far left) signing for King Jordan (far right), King is president of Gallaudet University(leading deaf school) in Georgetown, VA. the second person from the left is Alan(King's running partner).
Marilee, "Cut-off" Cliff, Ken
Cliff is the guy that brings up the rear of the race, and if you're not making the cut-off, Cliff cuts off your band!
Ken dancing after the meeting!
King Jordan and Jose
The "Most Ultras Run in One Year" record holders:
Left: Jose Wilkie 1999
Center: Monica Scholz 2001
Right: Hans-Dieter Weisshaar 2000
After going back to the condo and resting Jose and John run back to Leadville and drop off the "drop bags" for the race. There are five drop bags, one for each aid station.