Across the Years at Nardini Manor
Chasing 175 Miles at Across the Years
I am very excited to participate in my first multi-day ultramarathon event.
Across the Years is well known in the ultra community as one of the premier multi-day races in the country. Starting on December 29th, I will run for a straight 72 hours, finishing on New Years Day, at 9:00 a.m. — what way to ring in 2009!
My goal is to log an average of 58 miles a day, to complete a total of 175 miles (564 laps) by the completion of the three day event. As usual, I am bucking conventional wisdom, and going for it without sleep. …not so much because I’m cool like that, but more so because I am afraid that if I quit, even temporarily, I will become too stiff and sore to continue.
Nardini Manor – Across the Years Race Venue
Part over-excitement, part intrigue and wonder, …whatever it is, but after spending some time researching Nardini Manor, the race, the area and pretty much anything I could learn about the venue where I’ll be running for three straight days, I gathered some neat information.
Driving Directions from Phoenix Airport to Nardini Manor
Staring from: Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport [A]
- Head west toward E Sky Harbor Blvd – 243 ft
- Slight left at E Sky Harbor Blvd – 476 ft
- Slight right to stay on E Sky Harbor Blvd – 1.1 miles
- Slight left to stay on E Sky Harbor Blvd – .6 miles
- Take the ramp onto I-10 W – 26.8 miles
- Take exit 121 for Jackrabbit Trail – .4 miles
- Turn left at N Jackrabbit Trail – Nardini Manor [B] on the left
Aerial views of Nardini Manor
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Close-up Aerial view of Nardini Manor
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Street-level view of Nardini Manor
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Partial view of Nardini Manor track
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Across the Years – More Information
- Official ATY race web site – Race details
- ATY participant profiles – Learn about the diverse field of runners for 2009
- Nardini Manor track improvements
