I first heard about the HOM100 when I stumbled upon Trevor Davenport‘s Facebook page. I didn’t really know what HOM stood for at first or why he would be running 100 miles around a 2 mile loop around his neighborhood, but it sounded interesting and like something I would do myself. Trevor has run many of the Aravaipa Running DRT Series ultra events over the past couple of years including this year’s Mesquite Canyon 50 Mile and is active in the local running community including penning a few articles for Trail Running Club. I spoke with Trevor about the HOM100 when he volunteered at the Sinister Night Run (he was the guy with the rainbow afro at the start/finish line) and learned how his good friend and neighbor Tony Hom was diagnosed with ALS.
Trevor showing off the latest in sports nutrition at Sinister
Trevor shared how tough it was to watch his friend go from a fully functioning adult to being gradually weakened by the disease. He wanted to do something for Tony and his family and decided to raise money by running for 24 hours or 100 miles around his neighborhood, hence the Hom100 was born.
I decided to join Trevor at night, since I knew it would likely be the toughest and loneliest part of his run. I joined in just before midnight when he was at mile 62 of his run. The course was a funky mix of horse path, asphalt and canal. It was well marked (we teach our runners well!) with laminated signs at all the turns and even reflective markings. Nice work Trevor, you’ve made me proud.
Nice markers
I ended up running 18 miles with Trevor and Greg Grady until 5am just as dawn was breaking. It was fun but slow work as Trevor’s feet were pounded from all of the miles, but he was still running the majority of each lap. I’m not sure what it is about running at night that I love, maybe the full moon overhead, the stillness, the sleep deprivation or caffeine but I was definitely on a big mental high most of the night. I was crashing hard as the sky began to light up and took a 3 hour nap in my truck as Trevor continued on.
Dawn breaking
I joined back in at mile 94 for the last few laps on the course and got to meet more of Trevor’s family and friends including the Hom family. Tony made it out to watch the last couple of loops and cheer Trevor in. Trevor had mentally decided to be done at 24 hours (he did say 100 miles or 24 hours on his website, whichever came first), but was convinced to make it the full 100. Thanks to Trevor for the inspiring run and for doing something big for a friend. Truly an inspiration.
If you are interested, please take a look at the website for the run and consider making a donation: Hom100
Coming in for the finish
Trevor and Tony embracing at the finish
Ice bath and Hom family