Are you looking to support a runner during the world's toughest foot race, the Badwater Ultramarathon? Great! Not only would you be helping somebody complete the race, but you would learn a lot in the in process and also acquire another important component for any future Badwater application (if it's your goal to compete some day). You can post your availability to do so by making a "comment" below. Please state your name, location, age, running background, and any other relevant information about why you'd be a great support crew member for a Badwater runner. Most importantly, list a method for contacting you. (If you don't, we will reject your post and it will not be published.)Friday, January 23, 2009
Badwater: Looking to Join a Support Crew?
Are you looking to support a runner during the world's toughest foot race, the Badwater Ultramarathon? Great! Not only would you be helping somebody complete the race, but you would learn a lot in the in process and also acquire another important component for any future Badwater application (if it's your goal to compete some day). You can post your availability to do so by making a "comment" below. Please state your name, location, age, running background, and any other relevant information about why you'd be a great support crew member for a Badwater runner. Most importantly, list a method for contacting you. (If you don't, we will reject your post and it will not be published.)
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Planning ahead :) I would LOVE to be part of a support crew or pacer for 2013! I have done a bunch of triathlons, 70.3 hawaii the longest distance. I have ran many many miles...marathons, 1-56 miler, 1-50 miler, 100 miles is in my sights and would LOVE to run Badwater in a few years. I currently in WA. I have just joined the Army reserves and will be going to basic the OCS, returning home in April 2013.
velarde.deanna@gmail.com
I will bring many smiles and much positiveness :)
Hi,
I thought I'd get in early with the offer to help crew for someone during Badwater 2013.
I hope to enter for the 2015 race when I'll be 50.
I'm easy-going, methodical and know the mental challenges of these events. I've been doing endurance events since 2007 and have done many Iron Man, Double Iron Man, ultras and back-to-back 50 milers. Currently training for a 400 mile ultra in April 2013.
I have a sense of humour and can lend a hand to anything. Willing to offer my time to help someone succeed at Badwater.
I live in the UK, near London, and would come out to the Badwater event just for you!
You can contact me at duncan.philips@gmail.com
Hi my name is Vikash Malik and i started running this year. I got so much into long distance running that after doing two half marathons i did two 50 km races and planning to do 50 mile next year. I run 60-70 miles per week and enjoy the running very much. I wish to run Badwater sometime in future but right now would like to see and volunteer for the people who are already in for the badwater. I wanted to volunteer because of two reasons 1. I love to help and 2. I love to run. Please email me on vikas.physics@gmail.com for any question and/or query
I'm Carl Cleveland 46 years old- Chiropractor/Runner, I've finished several 100's, and Full Ironmans.
I've ran, crewed and paced and as a Chiropractor and Corrective exercise specialist I can provide services no charge. I also have a mini van that I can remove all the seats out of.
I live in KC, I'll help get you a finish if give me a chance to support you.(I WANT NOTHING IN RETURN)
carl@chiropractickansas.com
My name is Chris Benjamin and I live in the Kansas City, Missouri area. I am 37 years old and would like to crew/pace a runner at the 2013 Badwater Ultramarathon. I completed 2 100 mile races last year with my last finish at 21 hours 35 minutes. I have also run a 50 mile race and sixteen marathons. I will be racing at the Rouge to Orleans 126 mi race in February and the Keys 100 in May. I look forward to the opportunity to learn about the Badwater Ultra and would like to apply for the race in the future. If interested, you can contact me at chris@casscountytriallawyers.com
Hello!
My name is Brea & I am looking to Pace/Crew/Volunteer for Badwater 2013.
I have raced 7 marathons, ran 200 miles from Grand Rapids to the Mackinaw Bridge in Michigan, raced a 50 miler, ran as a Youth Ambassador for impossible2Possible in their Botswana 2012 expedition (100ºƒ on salt flats). I am looking forward to racing three 100-mile races in 2013, and would love to participate in Badwater 2014.
I am 20 years old, an environmental engineering student at Michigan Tech, and will be interning in Arizona this summer. I can speak English and conversational Spanish.
I blog at http://www.run2live.webs.com
You can find me on Twitter: @love2Bre
Feel free to shoot me an email at:
bcornell@impossible2possible.com
Running is my passion. I have a lot of knowledge I can contribute and experience I can gain. I am positive, happy to crew, pace, sing, spray water, drive, take orders, or knit you a hat. Whatever you fancy :) I would love to be part of your team!
Hi,
my Name is Eva and I'm 23 years old and from Munich in Germany.
I would be glad to volunteer as a crew member/pacer for an amazing athlete in Badwater.
I'd love to help and get some experience to someday do the race myself.
Concerning my running career:
I've done several halfmarathon and marathon races in Germany and will start my ultra experience this year with one 24h-race and the Transmartinique in December.
Running is definitely my passion, it's so inspiring and makes life so much more colorful.
So if you're searching for a crew member who will carry you to the finish line if necessary, don't hesitate to contact me:
eva_haege@web.de!
Hi,
I'm Eric Spencer and I'm a 33-year-old marathoner and ultramarathoner based in LA looking to pace/crew an athlete in the 2013 Badwater 135. At the end of the year, I'll have run 4 100s, 2 50s, and either 7 or 8 marathons over the past 2 years, and I plan to apply for the 2014 edition of Badwater.
I would love the chance to help a fellow runner overcome this incredible challenge and make it all the way to the Whitney Portal. When you are hallucinating in the middle of the night...I promise to be right there next to you pacing you (and probably also hallucinating). I'd be entirely paying my way. Just want the opportunity to get involved and be part of a team.
I can be reached at eric.david.spencer@gmail.com
Best,
Eric
Hi,
My name is Chistian AUBERT, I am 46 years old and French.
I am an Ultrarunner since 2008. I runned 14 marathons, I runned the Millau's 100 kilometers (11h13), and the Amiens' one (10h26), and I also runned three 24h races (my best was 184 kilometers, it is more than 114 miles).
I would like to crew/pace a runner at the 2013 Badwater Ultramarathon.
I have a competitive and team spirit, I am able to run at the exact speed you want me to run. I can support and help you to make this amazing race be a success for you.
I am a physiotherapist, so I can help you before, during and after the race, with no harge of course!
Contact me at: christian.aubert4@wanadoo.fr
Christian
Hi, my name is Robin, I'm 51 and from Pennsylvania.
I'd like to help someone achieve their goal of completing Badwater.
Running resume, hmmmmm, I started running 5 years ago. Qualified and have run Boston and NYC. Run everything from 5ks to 100 milers.
Prefer running ultras, the people you meet are your friends for life. Very inspiring, talented, and funny!
I'm registered for 3 100 mile races so far this year, and a few more of varying distances. So I will be running, a lot.
Contact info: mommomram1@aol.com
Oh, forgot to mention, I'm an ER nurse for 25 years, might be handy to have!
Trust me when I say that there's not much I haven't seen!
Contact info: mommomram1@aol.com
Hey there...Craig Foster here. I'm looking forward to another opportunity to crew at BW in 2013. I was fortunate to be the Crew Chief for Chris Mak last year. After a rough start, we were able to get him across the finish line in 44:31. I learned a ton about how to naviagte through the harsh environment.
I am from Kirkland WA, outside Seattle, and have completed 65 ultras and marathons, including three 100s, twelve 50 milers and a bunch of 50Ks.
I have three 100s on the schedule this year, beginning with the Keys 100 in May, and plan on submitting an application for BW in 2014.
I'm very organized and would love the the opportunity to help someone achieve their goal of completing BW this year.
I can be reached via e-mail at craig.foster@comcast.net or on mobile at 206.419.7071.
Hi, I am Megan Pollock. I am interested in helping someone attain the incredible goal of completing Badwater Ultra-marathon!
I am 29 years old; have been running since high school XC. Completed race distances up to a 50k; including the Boston Marathon. I am planning to complete a 50 miler this year. I am completely in awe of athletes that can run extreme races, such as Badwater and would greatly enjoy the opportunity to be part of the madness and success!!
I am deeply passionate about running and believe if people would just exercise a lot of other things in their life would improve. I am a doctoral candidate in clinical psychology and am completing my dissertation with a study that investigates distance running and quality of life factors. I hope to help build the slow momentum to integrate physical activity into psychological treatment.
I only speak English…wish I tried learning a foreign language as kid.
If interested, please Contact me @: megschedler@gmail.com
I forgot to leave my location- I live in California, so the trip is very easy for me!
Hi there. My name is John Goss. I am an ultrarunner that would truly relish the opportunity to crew/pace/support/volunteer for a runner for Badwater135 this year, 2013. If someone chose me to crew for them, I would do anything and everything to help them cross that finish line just as if I was competing in the race, which I hope to do in the next few years.
To give you a little information about myself. I am 30 years old. I've run multiple marathons, the Avalan 50, and Chimera100. I know none of these races comes close to the epic magnitude of Badwater135, but my plan is to continue running until I have the resume to compete at Badwater. I am currently training right now and will be running at least 2 100's this year as I prepare to run the 2014 edition of Mont Blanc. Anyways, I'm a tennis coach that knows exactly what it is to be part of a team. I'm extremely motivated, patient, kind, and I will never quit no matter what. If you're interested in any help that I could provide, I'd love the opportunity to help you accomplish your goals and realize your dream of taking down Badwater. Contact me at johnhgoss@gmail.com. All the best,
John Goss
Hi All,
My name is Aileen Cartier and I would love to be part of a support team for Badwater 2013. I have very open availability. Last year I ran 2 marathons, did a half ironman, and when on a 34 day expedition in Nepal. Currently I am trying for a full ironman.
Most importantly, I am a Nurse practitioner that has a fair amount of experience with wilderness/expedition/sports medicine.
I would love to join your team! aileencartier@yahoo.com
Hi my name is Josh Merry, and I’m from Atlanta, Georgia. I’m 31 and a school teacher, so I’m pretty much available all summer long. I’ve been running and doing triathlons for years. I have qualified for Boston, finished a 100 mile run under 22 hours, numerous ultras runs, and competed and won numerous full and half Ironman’s. I feel I could be a great fit for your team, because of my experiences and work ethic. Last year I helped crewed and paced John Fegyveresi finish. There were only 3 of us helping him, so I ended up staying up and crewing the whole time when I wasn’t pacing. John had some rough times, and I ended up pacing over 70 mile with him. Great experiences!!! I’m willing to help in any way you feel fit! I’m planning to sign-up for Badwater 2014. Acwrestler149@aol.com
Hi, I my name is Steve Maliszewski and I would like to be part of a support crew/pacer for the Badwater 2013 race.
I have completed three 100's to date along with many ultra's and marathons. My marathon PR is 3:09 and my fastest 100 miler was this February at Rocky Raccoon in 19:54. I am comfortable running at any pace.
I quite frankly love to run and am anxious to witness the beauty of the Death Valley course first hand.
You can contact me at smaliszewski@gmail.com with any questions.
I am a 56 year old runner and physical therapist who lives in Holtville, California (low desert), so have run in heat for several summers. I have been running for 11 years and have completed several marathons. My Spanish speaking ability is fairly good. Contact: douglas.wisdom@gmail.com
Name: Steven Bernhardt
Location: Austin, TX
Age: 49 on race day 2013
Running Background: 18 road marathons, 20+ trail ultras including three 100s (CC100, 2X WS100) plus dozens of 5k-30k road/trail races. Run about 2,500+ per year. Personally own a running store and train runners for half and full marathon distances.
Why choose me to pace/crew: Focus and mental toughness are my running strengths and Badwater requires both. This will be necessary to maintain my efforts on the runner and assist them even under the most challenging conditions. One advantage I have is I live in Central Texas and can train in the heat and have proven to be adaptable to extreme temperatures. I have paced at other endurance events and have proven to be an effective and enjoyable pacer.
Contact: steve@sockgeek.com
My name is Uli Stuwe.
Im 38 years old and live in Southern California.I would like to pace/crew at this years Badwater race.
My plan is to run the race in 2014 and would like to help someone to get to the finish line and get some experience on the course.
I have done four 100 miler (3 in 2012)one 50 miler and a couple of shorter ultras.
You can contact me through email or just give me a call...
ulibluesky@yahoo.de
951-442-1317
Hello,
My name is Geoff Foote. I am very interested in being a crew member/pacer and helping someone attain the goal of completing Badwater.
I have competed in ultra running events for the past seven years including completing 9 100’s and an additional 13 races 50+ miles. I have enjoyed all my experiences in ultra running as a runner, pacer, and assisting at aid stations. In 2012 I completed 6 100’s including difficult races such as HURT and Angeles Crest and have another 6 100’s scheduled for this year. I have a PR of 23 hrs in a 100 and have run a 3:06 at Boston. I also have experience pacing others in 100’s and enjoy the experience of helping and watching others attain their goals. I applied to this year’s race and was not selected so I would love to be out on the course as a crew/pacer with whatever help is needed to get someone successfully through the race.
I am 44 years old, reside in Chandler, Arizona (Phoenix area) and by living in the area have done a lot of heat training.
Contact Info: gfoote5@cox.net
My name is Jim and I am looking forward to being on a Badwater Crew for the 4th year running.
I have been running ultras for the last 4 years, and do have a few 100's under my belt. I have also paced folks from the front of the pack all the way down to the back of the pack, I have crewed and been crewed. I am based out of CA
More importantly for you though, I do have 3 years' of Badwater experience under my belt - all my runners finished, which is the main thing, but sometimes it is the "small stuff" that makes the difference. I am easy going and easy to get along with. Happy to pass along the contact info for my runners so that you can get in touch with them as "references"
Reach me at urzz13@gmail.com
Cheers
Jim
hello! Paolo Bucci are accepted at BW 2013, try one or two people to train crew, preferably in California. Are veteran and offer accommodation in FurnaceCreek and Lone Pine.Contattare email buccipaolo52@gmail.com
I am available to crew. I've crewed Badwater four times and finished Badwater twice. I can be reached at 210-382-3453, email dougratliff@live.com
Doug Ratliff, San Antonio, TX
Need help conquering Badwater? I am looking to crew one amazing athlete for Badwater 2013.
I am very passionate about running and have an extremely upbeat personality. My posisitive attitude and determination is infectitious. I’m laid back with good sense of humor and great attention to detail.
I am a marathon veternan and a good “heat” runner; I heat train all year around. I have a goal of completing Badwater myself, sometime in the future. But, in the meantime, I would like to be a devoted part of your crew for the 2013 Badwater.
I look forward to hearing from you.
Dean (wfu_01@hotmail.com)
Hi my name is steve hernandez and the past two years i have paced and crewed ed ettinghausen...my goal and priority is to get you to the finish line... this is your race!...im looking to crew and pace...please contact me via email sleevets67@yahoo.com
My name is Andrea Kooiman. I am an avid runner and youth marathon coach. I know what it takes to motivate and support runners and would be honored to crew for you during the 2013 Badwater event.
I am located in Orange County, California.
CoachK@WeRunOCKids.org OR RunCoachKRun@gmail.com
Hello people!
If you're looking for support crew/pacer, I would love to be on your team. I've ran Badwater back in 2009. I love being apart of this race. Just let me know when to show up, and I'll be there. If interested, drop me a line.... arnold.begay_cms@yahoo.com
Have a great race!
Hi!
I would like to put my name in for crewing at Badwater. I crewed last year (2012) for Gerard Re' from Argentina and would like to do it again this year. I feel since crewing last year I can help with a runner on the do's and dont's and planning. I have run several 100 mile races and plan on doing Badwater in 2014. If you are also for looking for another crew memeber I can also give you his name who I crewed with last year and was our crew leader with vehicle.
My name is Troy Troncin and can reached at 515-745-7210 or troncit@nationwide.com. Thanks!!!
Hi,
My name is Conor Loughnane. I am the guy that Troy is talking about. We had the best time last year crewing for Badwater's First Argentinian Finisher, Gerardo Re. Gerardo is doing other events this year, so we are Free Agent crew members. My running experience: Not a strength. But I will run. My Badwater experience: Good. I can help with everything, planning, airport pickups, etc. Plus, I was the all time greatest WaterBoy keeping Gerardo cool with my backpack sprayer. We learned alot last year and can help you this year, and we will have fun the whole way.
I can be reached at 858-442-0693 or conorloughnane@yahoo.com
Hey people,
If you need another crew member/pacer, please contact me at arnold.begay_cms@yahoo.com
I've ran this beast before back in 2009. I just love this race.
Happy Training!
AB
Hey guys,
I am looking to crew and/or pace for someone during Badwater 2013. I am an ultrarunner (have completed a handful of 50km's and 50 milers, and am doing my first 100 miler in April 2013) and Ironman finisher. I crewed for and paced Chris Mak from Hong Kong at Badwater last year and fell in love with the course, the event and the people. It would be a pleasure and a privilege to help another runner make it to that finish line in July. Last year's experience was life altering and it left me with no doubt that I want to toe the starting line at Badwater Basin myself in the future.
Other relevant details: I am 30 years old, an electrical engineer and live in Vancouver, Canada. I can be contacted at kyndra.moeller@gmail.com
Hope to see some of you in Death Valley this summer!
I'm Ciro Di Palma,i'm italian. This year I'll run this race for the first time. I need two volunteers for my crew. Possibly living in Los Angeles. I will be in California the day 10th or 11st july with one or two people from Italy. I offer accommodation in FurnaceCreek and Lone Pine
Please contact : cirodipalma69@yahoo.it
Name: Sean
Age: 26
Location: Twentynine Palms, CA
Experience: 3 ultras, 6 marathons
Email: seanrunnerkelly@gmail.com
I would love to help out any way I can!
I am based in Ann Arbor, MI. I am willing to be a crew for someone who needs one. I can drive and have valid US license and also a good cook. I can bring my own cooking gear and I can buy my own ticket from MI to CA as I love CA and lived there for more than 10 years in silicon valley. I love Badwaters, probably oneday I might participate.
Can contact me at rajwf2004@gmail.com
Hello Badwater!
I'd really love the chance to help someone achieve their dream of finishing this race well. I've run plenty of marathons and ultras, and have reached or exceeded 100 miles in three races these past three months, with plenty more to come. I'm hoping someday to run BW myself, and right now I'm interested in making your run a success.
I'm from Southern California, frequently run in arid conditions, and have had the opportunity to learn plenty about the race directly from past Badwater participants and their crew. I'm happy to pace at all hours of the day or night, drive the family minivan, and in any way support, encourage, and aid you!
Contact me at RTDistante@aol.com
- Rob Distante
Hello Runners,
My name is Anne Thilges (47yrs old) and I would love to help a runner complete the Badwater race. I have known for years that I would one day like to do this race so it is time for me to get to know the race first-hand. I know how critical it is for a runner to have a strong, cohesive crew. I will do my best to figure out what you need along the way, and work well with the rest of the crew, so you have the best experience possible.
I have done lots of marathons, a few 50-55milers, and about 30 ironman triathlons (including the Kona World Championship race). I have a Master's degree in Exercise Physiology and am a certified masseur (though not currently practicing). These things will help me help you.
I speak English and a some Spanish.
You can reach me at thilges@gmail.com
I would like to crew for a Badwater racer this year, and will provide my own transport, a support vehicle, and all my share of costs for the duration.
My CV includes successfully completing all 3 Primal Quest races entered (Telluride, Tahoe, Montana) , innumerable 1 to 3 day adventure races, several marathons and ultras, and most recently the 2012 Marathon des Sables.
I have no ego about this and am happy to drive, cook, pace or clean up, whatever needs doing. Having used crews at all the PQ races, I have a strong awareness of how this needs to be all about the racer.
Given the length of my races, the sleep deprivation, and the food/hydration requirements (especially at MdS - it was 129F on our 75km day), I understand a good bit about what the racer may experience and am prepared to support.
I can be reached at Rick.Bertasi@db.com
Cheers,
* William Reed from Hoboken NJ - 29 years old
* Founder/President of an Alzheimer’s non-profit
* Graduate of the University of Colorado at Boulder (University swim team) in pursuit of part time grad program from New York University
* Currently work in Commercial Real Estate, previously 6 years in Sustainable Private Equity and Investment Banking
* High altitude mountaineer with 4 (attempting 5 shortly) of the 7 summits completed including extended portions of all of the major mountain chains in the US
* 7 Triathlons this season
* Cook/Clean/DO ANYTHING WITH A SMILE!
I have never met anyone to match my work ethic and drive to accomplish/achieve in my professional life; I am now looking to help an inspirational Badwater competitor at any point during their process. I find this challenge to be truly amazing and will eventually be competing in it myself after completing a crew experience. I understand what it means to be pushed to the edge of the human endurance limit and how to be helpful to others during such times. I understand the drive for success and the natural roller coaster of emotion during an attempt of something physically similar to this. I am looking for an opportunity to help someone complete this amazing feat and to create an experience that would further inspire my life in the process.
24/7: 1william.reed@gmail.com
Marshall Ulrich here looking for someone to help my wife crew Team Stray Dogs (Me, Bob Haugh and Jill Anderson) out at the Salton Sea race. Bob and Jill will be driving out to Borrego Springs on Sat May 4th from San Diego. I'll be driving out from Lake Havasu City. Anyone interested perferably from So. Calf. can reach me at marsh@marshallulrich.com. thanks!
Dear Badwater Runners,
I crewed last year, 2012, for Mr Rob Cowan. Learned so much, and loved every second of it. I have completed a handful of marathons and just started running ultras. I have a goal of doing Badwater at some point myself. Would love to attend again as crew/pacer in 2013. Feel free to get in touch with me if you are still seeking crew.
Stephanie Ann Scott
stephaniethetrainer@gmail.com
310-309-1167
Crewing Badwater....a dream listed on my vision board...a goal that I look forward to fulfilling. My name is Cinder Wolff I am 50 and I live in Las Vegas. I love the heat and I love to run. Did I mention how much I love to run. Right up there with running I love to crew. My crewing experience includes crewing for Marshall Ulrich, Bob Haugh and Jill Andersen during the Inaugural Badwater Salton Sea Team Ultra just a week ago, crewing for Croix Sather during his Las Angeles to Las Vegas Run in January 2012 and joining him to be of moral support during his Record Breaking Solo Death Valley Crossing in 2012. As a crew member I will bring a positive attitude, very strong work ethic, a love and tolerance for the heat and the bonus is that I am great massage therapist with a specialty in Sports Massage. As a runner I am slow and steady but I always get the run done. For more information about me check out my website at www.runningwithcinder.com
If you need a crew member for Badwater 2013, stop here!
I've done 100 milers; I'm a desert dweller, and I run part of the course every year during the summer. I can do anything required of a crew member including driving or pacing. Would love to join you in July!
I'll get myself there and pay my own expenses.
Van Patterson, 38
Phoenix, AZ
602-300-3282
vanpatterson@gmail.com
Hi, my name is Guillaume Reynet, I'm based in the Los Angeles area and looking to offer my crew/pacer services for someone in need for BW 2013. I have several years of experience in ultra marathons (50m/100k/100m/24hr/stage races), triathlons (several ironman distance), ultra cycling (completed 2 double centuries in the past 12 months), most importantly I'm very familiar with hot desert conditions (and do pretty well in them) and with Death Valley itsel (have run and cycled there many times)f. I have crewed (but want to be honest, i have not paced)at other events before.
I'm very organized and motivated to help someone get to the finish line. I speak fluent French, English and pretty good Spanish.
Email me at helios83@gmail.com if you are interested.
Thanks and see you on the road!
Guillaume
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