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elgatoloco
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Run Bajaboy run!
Bajaboy and his wife are runners. We have watched them runaway from campsites in Playa San Rafael, Anza Borrego, Bahia Asuncion and various points on
the Baja coast over the years that we have known them. They do always return and usually with that blissful runner look, from the endorphin's or
whatever.
Saturday morning Bajaboy started running at 6:00 AM. He stopped 30 hours 44 minutes later after completing 100.2 miles! He entered the San Diego 100
and finished!!
I am blown away at his accomplishment and not surprised. The dude will always be the baddest runner I will ever know, his wife is no slouch either,
she paced him for 20 something miles overnight.
I look forward to hearing the full story later but I wanted to toot his horn because I know he is too modest to do it himself.
GREAT JOB BAJABOY!
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rts551
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good job.
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shari
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Mood: there is no reality except the one contained within us "Herman Hesse"
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We have been following his progress yesterday and today as his family is there by his side. I am so proud of him and amazed at this family's
fortitude. As a famous builder here in Asuncion said on Zac's facebook page...I get tired driving 100 miles in my car! Way to go Bajaboy! I so look
forward to hearing all about it over a pale ale.
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Ateo
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Wow. What an accomplishment! Good work bajaboy.
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BajaLuna
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That's awesome! You ROCK! Congrats, Bajaboy!
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David K
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Good fun Zac... wish I was younger, and healthy as you!
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bajalinda
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That is truly amazing!! I can't even begin to imagine what it must be like to run 100 miles.......
Congratulations Bajaboy!
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jimgrms
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If you see me running,try to keep up as something really mean is chasing me .
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BajaRat
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That's something Zac, congrats from the Fam 
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bajalearner
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WTF? (Wow, that's fantastic). Is that even possible?
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desertcpl
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that is really some thing special,,,
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Bajaboy
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| Quote: | Originally posted by elgatoloco
Bajaboy and his wife are runners. We have watched them runaway from campsites in Playa San Rafael, Anza Borrego, Bahia Asuncion and various points on
the Baja coast over the years that we have known them. They do always return and usually with that blissful runner look, from the endorphin's or
whatever.
Saturday morning Bajaboy started running at 6:00 AM. He stopped 30 hours 44 minutes later after completing 100.2 miles! He entered the San Diego 100
and finished!!
I am blown away at his accomplishment and not surprised. The dude will always be the baddest runner I will ever know, his wife is no slouch either,
she paced him for 20 something miles overnight.
I look forward to hearing the full story later but I wanted to toot his horn because I know he is too modest to do it himself.
GREAT JOB BAJABOY!
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Thanks Mateo! I had a blast and look forward to my next adventure. Heading down to Baja for five weeks will give me some time to figure it out.
Again I appreciate the support.
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Kgryfon
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Wonderful! Congrats! Thsi is quite an accomplishment!
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churro
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Congrats Baja Boy!!!... Thats is AMAZING!
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BornFisher
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Very very special indeed! You`ve gone way beyond the 1% crowd to probably about 1 in 100,000 or more! Congrats to you and the support crew!!
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Bajaboy
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Thanks again for the words of encouragement. It was very special experience that involved many family members and friends. Here are a few pics as I
approach the finish line
my son Gabriel running me in
crossing the line
Race director and Ultra legend Scotty Mills giving me props
On a similar note, there is a relatively newer trail running group out of Tijuana that is getting a lot of attention. This year they put on their
first 50k and it was a huge success. I ran with one of the members for many miles. He and I shared many of our dream runs in Baja...one day I'd love
to put together a string of longer runs in Baja with support crew...one day...
[Edited on 6-10-2014 by Bajaboy]
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bajadogs
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Bravo Zac! Truly awesome! Are you prepping for the Badwater run or what? I LOVE the idea of long Baja runs. Great job Z-Dog!
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bacquito
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Great job!
bacquito
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John M
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Congratulations
Zac - a wonderful achievement - You'll be an inspiration to many to stay active, challenge yourself regularly, and persevere.
Others won't understand no matter how you break it down into simpler terms.
I've crewed and paced 4 Badwaters, passing this year, so don't neglect thinking about it. This year's new course might even be an "easier?" 135 miles.
Way to go, I'm envious and admire your tenacity.
John M
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Bajaboy
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| Quote: | Originally posted by John M
Zac - a wonderful achievement - You'll be an inspiration to many to stay active, challenge yourself regularly, and persevere.
Others won't understand no matter how you break it down into simpler terms.
I've crewed and paced 4 Badwaters, passing this year, so don't neglect thinking about it. This year's new course might even be an "easier?" 135 miles.
Way to go, I'm envious and admire your tenacity.
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John,
impressive...very impressive. I have no desire to take on Badwater. While I don't mind the heat, I hate the pavement. It takes a special mindset,
as you can probably attest to, for Badwater. But my hats off to all that toe the line.
In the back of my head, though, I've pondered maybe doing a multi-day or week run down through Baja. I'd love to hook up with fellow runners that
might be interested in something similar. Maybe doing 25-40 miles per day...it's still percolating in my mind....we'll see if it ever comes to
fruition.
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