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100 miler ranking? (Read 792 times)

    Regarding the rank list (the one cgerber pasted and the M&B scan Trent posted), does it not seem a bit dated? We've seen some version of this rank list for several years now. The caption says "finish rates calculated...2008," but it seems the sample sizes are too small. Perhaps even as old as 6 years or more. With recent years surge in participation, I'd like to see an more up-to-date sample size of this comparison.

     

    That said, I've always found the chart/graph to offer value as to comparing the various 100s. Just wondering how old the samples are.

      Sample size:

       

      Grand Teton 100 = 12

      Tahoe Rim Trail 100 = 14

      Superior Sawtooth 100 = 79

       

      etc, etc

        Okay, I am going to say it. The uncertainty should be proportional to 1/sqrt{sample size - 1}. It was driving me crazy.

         


        I'm noboby, who are you?

          Also, this from the Ultra list:


           

           

          And the Barkley is where?

            When it’s all said and done, will you have said more than you’ve done?

               

               

              And the Barkley is where?

               Hell.........

              "Famous last words"  ~Bhearn

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