Finally a beautiful weekend in Teton Valley! We hope the locals were able to get out and enjoy the days.
There are some updates to the Fitness Class schedule for this week:
Thank you for your continued support!
Well, Jay and the rest of the Dreamchasers contingent have all arrived at the first bivouac by now. They should be settling in for the night (Friday) before going through the final administrative and medical checks on Saturday afternoon. Then one more night there before they’ll be off and running Sunday at 9:00 AM (local time).
Competing this year along with 60+ others in the Dreamchaser group will be Anthony Rodale, publisher of Runner’s World. He will be posting accounts of his MDS experiences on the Runner’s World site. Here’s the link to his first one, “Rolling the Dice in the Desert”. Check it out:
http://othervoices.runnersworld.com/2011/03/marathon-des-sables-rolling-the-dice-in-the-desert/
The list of names selected from the 2012 MDS Lottery entrants has been posted on our site for a while now. If your name is on the list, you must submit a pre-registration deposit by March 25th. If this pre-registration deposit is not received in our office by that date, your name will be removed from the list of entrants and we’ll offer your spot to the next person on the waiting list. (Please note, for 2012 the race organizers will be selecting a dedicated race agent for the Australia/New Zealand region. We have forwarded all of the names submitted to our Lottery to the Head Office in France. We believe more information will be available in late April or early May, after this year’s race is complete.)
Following is a link to the list of those selected as well as the pre-registration form: 2012 MDS Lottery List & Entry Form
IMPORTANT UPDATE ON THE 2012 MDS LOTTERY: Due to a glitch with the lottery submission system, we have had to delay the lottery process while we confirm all of the names entered are currently listed in our database. We apologize for the delay and hope to have everything worked out as quickly as possible. Thank you for your patience.
We have 15 open spots for the 2011 Marathon Des Sables event! The granddaddy of all stage races, Marathon Des Sables, is truly a lifetime experience. This year’s event is April 1 - 11, 2011. We’ll be accepting applications, from citizens or permanent residents of Australia, Canada, New Zealand or the USA, on a first-come, first-served basis. To secure a spot, we must receive completed registration forms and payment. The absolute deadline for Marathon Des Sables 2011 is Thursday, September 30th. Please email Jay (jay@dreamchaserevents.com) for more information and registration.
If you need just a little bit more planning time, the lottery for the 2011 Marathon Des Sablesremains open until the end of October. The lottery link can be found on the Marathon Des Sables section of our website. Selection for the race will be posted to our site during the first week of November.The 2012 Mararthon Des Sables race will be held late March/early April.
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Labor Day weekend at Grand Targhee was celebrated with perfect running temperatures, great trail conditions, and wonderful people. Racers, volunteers, pacers, crews, family, and friends all came together for an incredibly successful 2010 Grand Teton Races.
The 100 mile race started at 6 am Saturday morning, September 4. The 50 mile racers were not far behind, with a 7 am start. The top runners in both races set a quick pace and led the fields all the way to the finish line. Veteran 100 miler, Andy Jones Wilkins, dueled with Duncan Callahan for the duration, finishing with the win and the course record (he beat the course record by 45 mintes!). Local Kerri Wheeler completed her first 100 miler for the women’s win in just over 24 hours. John Pena took the 50 mile title in a time of 9:16:21. The female 50 mile win went to Becky Kirschenmann. For all the 100 and 50 mile race, results, visit www.dreamchaserevents.com/gtr.
For those who were not looking for the long haul, the 10K trail run took off at 8:45 that Saturday morning. A quick morning loop around Rick’s Basin satiated these trail runners, with winning times for the men under 45 minutes and the women just under 50 minutes.
Sunday’s weather broke into cloudy skies and an occasional drizzle but it did not break any of the trail marathon 
runners. Identical to the first 20 miles of the previous day’s races, the 26.2 begins with the 2,000 foot ascent up Fred’s Mountain followed by a 4,000 foot descent to Teton Canyon. Familairity with this tough course were advantages for the locals who took the titles. Trevor Garner sped through the course for the men’s win in 3:55:10. Patricia Moeller finished first for the women’s win in 4:36:54. All the marathon results are posted at www.dreamchaserevents.com/gtr
The weekend’s success can also be attributed to the great sponsors:
Vasque Project, who matches race donations to local non-profits, Smartwool, Hammer Nutrition, Grand Targhee Resort, Nathan, Damascus Bakeries, Tam Bar, Yak-trax, Grangers, Pro-Tec, Snake River Brewing, Black Diamond and Patagonia.
Congratulations to all the racers! We look forward to the 2011 Grand Teton Races. With the retirement of the 100 mile race, we are excited about new distances to offer, including a 50K. Mark your calendars for Labor Day Weekend 2011 at Grand Targhee Resort in Alta, WY.
Labor Day weekend and Grand Teton Races are quickly approaching! We would love to have everyone participate in some way, whether it be running, volunteering, or cheering. It is the community support, the wonderful families, and the great friends that make this event so incredible.
Volunteers are needed for all types of shifts and positions, from packet pick up to overnight aid stations. Please contact Lisa or Jay for more information.E-mail info@dreamchaserevents.com
One camper is also needed to support the 100 mile racers on the course. The camper can be any style or size, from pick up camper to RV.
For more details, registration, and the schedule of events, visit www.dreamchaserevents.com/gtr
We hope to see you next weekend at Grand Targhee!
School is back in session. While the kiddos work their minds all day, Dreamchasers kids’ classes will complement 
school work with body work! Kids will not want to miss class at Dreamchasers.
After School Class: Monday - Friday ~ 3:30 to 5:30
The after school sessions include fitness games, arts and crafts, homework stations, music, and creative activities.
$10 per class or $90 for 10 punch card
Daytime Kids: M/W/F~ 10:30 to 12:00 and T/TH ~ 10:00 to 11:00
The daytime sessions will promote free play activities that encourage social skills and stimulate creativity.
$5 per class or $50 for 10 punch card.
The Dreamchasers class schedule is limited the week of August 22. Please check the online class schedule for the updated times and days. We apologize for the inconvenience! The regular August schedule will resume the following week. The September schedule is also posted with new times and days to accomodate the start of school!
