Re: 100 milers

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>I think the reason many people don't want to do the 75 milers is a matter
>of points. If you are going to put in that much preparation and training,
>you might as well go for the double points.

Yep, that old bugaboo of unintended consequences. The extra (*1.5, not double)
points for the 100's was put in not only to recognize that a 100 is more of an
achievement than two 50's, but to encourage participation in 100's.
Unfortunately, it also discourages 75's. <sigh>

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