Breaking record yet again: Courtney Dauwalter surpasses course peak in mainly upward competition
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Get ready to be blown away by Courtney Dauwalter, the ultra-running queen, who's breaking records left and right! She's been prepping for her first 250-mile race this winter, and if her recent performance at the Crown King Scramble 50K is any indication, she's shaping up to be a force to be reckoned with!
Cruising Up the Hills at the Crown King Scramble
On a typical Saturday, you'd find Courtney, cruising up the hills with an easy stride. But don't be fooled - this "cool cruise" covered almost entirely uphill terrain in Arizona's Sonoran Desert, gaining a staggering 6,828 feet (over 2,000 meters) in just 31-miles. And she tackled it like a seasoned pro, shaving seven minutes off Ida Nilsson's 2019 record with a finishing time of 4:19:49[1].
Stepping into the Footsteps of Legends
It seems like Courtney's taken a page from ultra-running legend Jim Walmsley's book[2]. Just two weeks prior, Walmsley delivered a new record at the Mesquite Canyon 50k, setting the stage for some serious competition. Could these 50k "cruises" just be the perfect warm-up for the greats?
The competition was tough, but Canada's Arden Young came in second, and in the men's side, America's Eric Blake took first in an impressive 4:12:09[1]. If you haven't heard of him before, don't be surprised if you do in the future!
Looking Ahead to the Cocodona 250
With a proven track record of rocking the 100-mile race for the last couple of years, Courtney will be stepping back into her beloved S/Lab Genesis shoes for the Cocodona 250 in early May. This strong-willed athlete has already shown us her worth, and we can't wait to see how she tackles her latest challenge.
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References:[1] https://www.trailrunner.com/news/courtney-dauwalter-crown-king-scramble-25k-50k-2022_181999[2] https://www.trailrunner.com/news/jim-walmsley-breaks-stansbury-pine-course-record_167000[3] https://ultrarunning.com/articles/courtney-dauwalter-utmb-triple-crown-2023/[5] https://www.iotaworldwide.com/blog/athletes-to-watch-jim-walmsley-courtney-dauwalter-and-jessica-mullen
- With her performance at the Crown King Scramble, it's clear that Courtney Dauwalter is demonstrating her prowess in ultra-running, setting a new standard in sports.
- As Courtney Dauwalter prepares to compete in the Cocodona 250, fans of sports are eagerly anticipating her next bold move in the ultra-running world.
