#78: Stories from the Ancient Oaks 100

The Ancient Oaks 100 took place on December 17th, 2022, this a race full of history. Mike Melton is the current Race Director as the race was founded by the late Stu Gleman. Stu race directed and participated in the race for many years until he sadly passed away in 2016 doing what he loved, running. The course is a 3.46-mile course for a total of 100.34 miles... thats 29 loops! 
This year and on the chat Laura Walker was the overall winner with a time of 22:42:43 and this was her first 100 miler ever! She's had one amazing 2022 year with winning the Skunk Ape Night Run and setting the course record for the women. She also placed 4th overall at the Croom Fools Run 50 miler and has also run races like the Jack's 50k, River to Sea, and the Georgia Jewel 50 miler! 
Also on the chat is Maren Baldwin, she crossed that finish line with a time of 28:58:48! She's done races like the Long Haul 100, Tick Tock, and the Wildcat 100k! 
These ladies are joined by Cody Grigsby, he got his epic finish with a time of 30:15:37! This was his second 100 miler with the first being the Dunes 100 in 2018. 
Enjoy!