tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9031795812496132559.post207075342707776356..comments2023-07-27T01:58:36.979-06:00Comments on Run Junkie: At Least 60 Percent of Applicants in Western States 100 Lottery Have 100 Mile HistoryHank Darthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16168709676047000763noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9031795812496132559.post-71557941358419755822009-12-05T21:34:58.509-07:002009-12-05T21:34:58.509-07:00Nah, everyone who got a spot was as deserving as t...Nah, everyone who got a spot was as deserving as the next person in the lottery who didn't. <br /><br />Seems like there are a few gray areas in the system, but as it currently stands, them's the rules.<br /><br />If I really want in then I guess I'll have to try and earn it - maybe at Banderra in Jan. We'll see.Nickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07768257304687597320noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9031795812496132559.post-14936058961686321272009-12-05T21:09:01.573-07:002009-12-05T21:09:01.573-07:00Hey, Nick. Thanks. Really sorry the odds didn...Hey, Nick. Thanks. Really sorry the odds didn't break for you today. As I said on one of my Twitter posts: there were a number who were more deserving than I who didn't get in, and you'd definitely be in that category. I wish you the best in the HR spin. Cheers.Hank Darthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16168709676047000763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9031795812496132559.post-57664169491678799192009-12-05T20:02:25.040-07:002009-12-05T20:02:25.040-07:00If they can draw 1,000 applicants who have already...If they can draw 1,000 applicants who have already run at least one 100-miler, it seems to me that the race committee should consider making WS100 a graduate race - previous 100-miler required - to help ease the ridiculous odds of getting a spot. <br /><br />Oh, and congrats on beating the odds! <br /><br />Into the Hardrock lottery for me.Nickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07768257304687597320noreply@blogger.com