Erik Skaden

About Erik Skaden

 
Date of Birth:
October 6, 1971

Place of Birth:
Sacramento, CA

Current Home town:
Sacramento, CA

Primary Race Distance:
Prefer 100milers

Other hobbies or sports:
Endurance Cycling and Swimming

What Mountain Hardwear/ Montrail gear and clothing is in your quiver for a typical day at/ on the trail?
Mountain Masochist II, Power Stretch Glove, Quasar Running Cap, Effusion Power Tight, Refueler Short, Wicked Lite Long Sleeve Tee, Effusion Power Jacket.

How were you introduced to your sport?
I witnessed the Western States 100 Mile Endurance Run on several occasions in the early nineteen-eighties.

Which athletes or other individuals have been your biggest source of inspiration?
Tom Johnson, Western States 100 Mile Endurance Run Champion (1990, 1991, and 1993).

What advice would you give to newcomers to (your sport) today?
Be patient for success to arrive. With a little talent and hours and hours of deliberate practice each week, you can accomplish what initially may seem like insurmountable goals.

What the first thing you look forward to doing after a long run / race?
Yoga

How do you balance your training schedule with your “real” job?
Develop, then hone, effective time management practices during the workweek, and take advantage of long outings on the trail on the weekends.

Six-word bio – In exactly six words summarize yourself
“I am resourceful seriously I am”

If you were a super hero, who would you be?
Superman

 

Career Highlights

  • June 2011, Western States 100M – Finish, 18:45:52
  • August 2010, Waldo 100KM – 4th, 10:21:33
  • June 2010, Western States 100M – 11th, 17:40:16
  • May 2010, Silver State 50M – 4th, 7:45:50
  • Miwok 100KM – 5th, 8:53:58
  • July 2009, Tahoe Rim Trail 100M – 1st, 20:27:00
  • June 2009, Western States 100M – 8th, 18:22:44
  • May 2009, Silver State 50M – 4th, 7:40:53
  • July 2008, Tahoe Rim Trail 100M – 1st, 18:59:00
  • May 2008, Silver State 50M – 1st, 7:46:20
  • April 2008, Diablo Endurance Run 50M – 2nd, 9:19:16
  • April 2008, American River 50M – 2nd, 5:57:48
  • June 2008, Western States 100M – 2nd, 16:36:49
  • April 2007, American River 50M – 1st, 6:22:19
  • March 2007, Way Too Cool 50KM – 4th, 3:51:40
  • June 2006, Western States 100M – 2nd, 19:08:39
  • April 2006, American River 50M – 3rd, 6:24:36
  • February 2006, Jed Smith 50KM – 2nd, 3:30:37
  • February 2005, Jed Smith 50KM – 1st, 3:20:42
  • June 2004, Western States 100M – 4th, 17:39:37
  • May 2004, Miwok 100KM - 5th, 9:20:50
  • April 2004, American River 50M – 1st, 6:31:04
  • June 2003, Western States 100M – 7th, 18:22:29
  • April 2003, American River 50M – 4th, 6:31:38
  • April 2002, American River 50M – 5th, 6:43:45
  • August 2001, Leadville Trail 100M 8th, 21:22:38
  • August 2001, Skyline 50KM – 4th, 3:58:18
  • July 2001, Tahoe Rim Trail 50KM – 2nd, 5:09:43

Other Noteable Achievements:

  • Two-time Montrail Ultra Cup Champion (2007 & 2008)
  • Two-time USA Track & Field 100-Mile Trail Champion (2008 & 2009)
  • Two-time American River 50-Mile Champion (2004 & 2007)
  • USA Track & Field Pacific Association Grand Prix Mail Ultra Runner of the Year (2008)

 

Races

2012 Race Plans:

  • May, Silver State 50/50
  • May, Western States 100 Training Run
  • June, Western States 100
  • October, Four Bridges Half Marathon
  • December, California International Marathon

2011/2012 Race Results

  • March, Way Too Cool 50k – 12th place overall
  • April, American River 50 – 7th place male
  • June, Western States 100 – Finished
  • October, Four Bridges Half Marathon
  • December, California International Marathon – 169th of 602 – 3h25min
  • March, Way Too Cool 50k – 12th overall, 3h52 min
  • April, American River 50 – 8th overall, 6h27m
  • April, Lake Sonoma 50 – 17th overall, 7h53m
  • April, Devil Mountain Double (Cycling)

[Photo BobMcGillivray]