This is a wish that could be attained in 2-3 years. I wish that the BDM 102 and 160 will be included as a “Qualifying” Race for the Western States 100-Mile Endurance Race and Badwater Ultramarathon.
Let me know about your thoughts on this wish.
(Note: If you don’t know these running events or what I am talking about, then you are not yet an ultramarathoner/ultrarunner)
You might wonder why ultra trail runners would run for one to two days to finish a 100-mile mountain trail run within the prescribed cut-off time and receive a Finisher’s Belt Buckle at the Finish Line and the “bragging rights” to have finished such endurance running event. My ultratrail runner-friends Ben Gaetos, Rick Gaston, Eric Lumba, Carmela Layson and Jose San Gabriel would know the answer!
I am posting the following Finisher’s Belt Buckle as an “inspiration” to finish one of these popular 100-Mile Mountain Trail Runs.
San Diego 100-Mile Run Finisher's Buckle
Javelina Jundred 100-Mile Finisher's Buckle
HURT 100-Mile Run Finisher's Buckle
Western States 100-Mile Run Buckle Award
If there is somebody among my readers who knows a company/business outfit in the country who can make or produce these “big” belt buckles, please leave a comment.
It is my plan and vision to extend the BDM 102 into a 100-Mile run from Mariveles, Bataan (Km 00) up to Camp O’Donnell, Capas, Tarlac and a Finisher’s Buckle will be awarded in addition to the Finisher’s Individual Trophy and Medal. Not for the next edition (next year) but it could be in its future editions.
Runners will have the option to finish BDM 102 or go all the way to BDM 160.
Never Stop Testing Your Limits!
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