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Get James Bland to Western States 100 Mile Endurance Run

  • we did it!

      28 June 2022
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    Hey everyone

    we did it, we flew all the way over here, ran for 23 and a half hours and got a sliver buckle (a sub 24 hour effort) 77 out of 101 of them handed out on the day

    this is something that we call a core memory. I don't think I'll forget these toenails and swollen feet. I left it all on the table that day I can tell you in the condition I was in, mentally and physically there was nothing left in that tank. imagine your normal running pace being 4min a km, and now you need to do 9min km and you don't think you can push through the pain to do even that. this was the last 8 hours of that run. I have never been in so much pain, i think, ever?

    in saying that I would never change this experience. this was once in a life time. there are hundreds and thousands of people who try to do this and I was lucky enough to be one. and one who did extremely well under the circumstances I was in.

    from my heart. thank you, thank you so much, i couldn't have done this without everyone getting behind this. this means everything to me.

    thank you

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  • Follow me during the race!

      25 June 2022

    Are you ready for WSER race day? 🏔🏃‍♀️🏃🏾

    The WSER App lets you track any runner(s) and follow the top men and women with continuous split times and finish videos. And stay on top of social media with an integrated Twitter race feed.

    iOS - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/western-states-endurance-run/id1503246355

    Android - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.wser.app&hl=en_US&gl=US

    And even more detailed runner tracking is available on ultralive.net!

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  • Two days out

      24 June 2022
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    In less that 36 hours I'll be running one of the biggest races in the world. It's a crazy hot place and everyone has been amazing. Trails here are amazing! So glad to have the opportunity

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  • We are go!

      16 June 2022

    Flights booked

    Accommodation booked

    Little car rented.

    Last step is a neg RAT test and we'll be on our way to the states.

    Thanks to the 18 MASSIVE supporters. I literally couldn't have done this without you. You are the thing pushing not just myself but NZ on the international stage of ultra trail running. Let's shock the world!

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