tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3807027359418593456.post2045111107483988341..comments2024-02-29T02:06:59.726-09:00Comments on Fumbling Towards Endurance: Changing Things Up A BitUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3807027359418593456.post-60432090599448564592012-03-19T12:18:56.516-08:002012-03-19T12:18:56.516-08:00Geoff,
What altitude do you live at in CO? I'...Geoff, <br />What altitude do you live at in CO? I'm sure you're aware of the old adage "train high, sleep low". But the comment about feeling sluggish (which has been a recurring theme on your blog since you've moved to CO) made me want to ask. My sources are a bit dated, possibly, but the last I read, trying to train hard and recover, while living (i.e. sleeping) above 5k or 6k is a recipe for a general, slow demise. <br /><br />Anyways, good luck in the new season! I enjoy your blog.fBmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08132788123086166463noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3807027359418593456.post-56645100707829591072012-02-10T15:30:52.445-09:002012-02-10T15:30:52.445-09:00Heya Geoff, can you kindly post updates on the ITI...Heya Geoff, can you kindly post updates on the ITI adventure, with details on logistics, training, and gear. I'm planning on giving Tuscobia a try almost a year from now.<br /><br />Also, can I invite you for a 50k in my hometown of bozeman, MT?mshchemelininhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09553133414031131154noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3807027359418593456.post-66270530274889697542012-01-29T09:34:30.369-09:002012-01-29T09:34:30.369-09:00Great blog Geoff, very refreshing outlook on life....Great blog Geoff, very refreshing outlook on life.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10552219141543940720noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3807027359418593456.post-9474125711833354572012-01-19T05:45:22.201-09:002012-01-19T05:45:22.201-09:00oops, fix that - EIGHT skiers have finished the 13...oops, fix that - EIGHT skiers have finished the 135 miles!! http://mankatofreepress.com/features/x1514639628/Arrowhead-135-Not-a-race-for-beginners<br /><br />here's the article.32 degreeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04949359259846502185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3807027359418593456.post-78174725874843038732012-01-19T05:42:30.392-09:002012-01-19T05:42:30.392-09:00you'd kick butt in the Arrowhead 135 - Alaska ...you'd kick butt in the Arrowhead 135 - Alaska type conditions in the cold of Minnesota - and you might even beat some of the bikers that do it. Very few runners have ever even finished it. If you are taking time off running maybe you could be the second skier to ever finish it - only one person has done it!!!32 degreeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04949359259846502185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3807027359418593456.post-1752514871283057492012-01-06T12:53:49.927-09:002012-01-06T12:53:49.927-09:00I agree with many of the comments-especially those...I agree with many of the comments-especially those who have been inspired by your character and performance. In addition to examining the physical differences in your environments maybe some insight could be gained from a look at the mental landscape. Pressure and stress can be incredible limiters and, while I'm not suggesting going on a long head trip, I wouldn't ignore that element as part of the equation. <br />In any event, stay strong and know that many, many people are pulling for you.<br />Martin in VTMartin Philiphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14168997777551911457noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3807027359418593456.post-70924791996933821712012-01-02T07:05:58.517-09:002012-01-02T07:05:58.517-09:00Just my two cents: When we moved to Denver in the ...Just my two cents: When we moved to Denver in the spring of 2010 I dealt with fatigue issues during my Leadville 100 training. After a long run I was exhausted--way more than usual--and was actually lightheaded at times (still get lightheaded at times after a long or intense run). The altitude has a way of doing this, especially when you live at 6,000+ feet. Folks who don't live at altitude could never possibly understand how hard it is to live up this high--and yet it does afford many advantages. My suspicion is that the altitude has gotten to Geoff a bit--quite understandable and normal. Iron is critical. I eat way more steaks and red meat here in Denver than when we lived out East. And guess what? After eating a steak I feel a hell of a lot better. Maybe a placebo effort, but I doubt it.<br /><br />WyattWyatt Hornsbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14224514798393011001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3807027359418593456.post-13228845280793753672011-12-31T09:46:21.622-09:002011-12-31T09:46:21.622-09:00I like this idea of pilgrimage. It reminds me of s...I like this idea of pilgrimage. It reminds me of something Gary Snyder said: “The point is to make intimate contact with the real world, real self. Sacred refers to that which helps takes us (not only human beings) out of our little selves into the whole mountains-and-rivers universe.” Peaceful journeying in the new year. Jonah.mindful mulehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04351688583487129714noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3807027359418593456.post-65266717040618644112011-12-31T07:07:34.340-09:002011-12-31T07:07:34.340-09:00I don't think you could bbe more spot on about...I don't think you could bbe more spot on about your approach to the ITI Geoff. I know how peersonal this event is to you and by thinking of it more in terms of an "event","happening",or "pilgrimage" is the best way to experience it. You don't have to "race" every race.runswithhearthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13044994254657262649noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3807027359418593456.post-86476793219908918062011-12-30T23:45:05.539-09:002011-12-30T23:45:05.539-09:00Dear Geoff,
My question is similar to that of sb,...Dear Geoff,<br /><br />My question is similar to that of sb, but then in a more general sense.<br />Do you as a pro athlete have your blood tested for any kind of deficiencies (vitamins, minerals, enzymes) on a regular basis.<br />I think this is part of your problem.<br />Look forward to your reply, and insights in this matter.<br /><br />Regards Rutger,<br />The Netherlandstrailrutgerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17044513444146894234noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3807027359418593456.post-7298137139517058482011-12-30T17:46:29.988-09:002011-12-30T17:46:29.988-09:00Geoff, holycrap I love the header photo! So much p...Geoff, holycrap I love the header photo! So much pretty.Meghanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12994831420729922386noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3807027359418593456.post-87363555216220168032011-12-30T17:34:02.726-09:002011-12-30T17:34:02.726-09:00Geoff, have you ever had your blood tested for iro...Geoff, have you ever had your blood tested for iron deficiency? Your fatigue sounds like it could be basic running-induced anemia. It would feel even more pronounced at altitude. <br /><br />http://pfitzinger.com/labreports/iron.shtmlAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3807027359418593456.post-15233201630799667502011-12-30T17:15:19.476-09:002011-12-30T17:15:19.476-09:00Even superstars need to rest sometime. Thanks for ...Even superstars need to rest sometime. Thanks for keeping it real.Michael Alfredhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09509266926300967209noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3807027359418593456.post-68764969227341734852011-12-30T17:06:52.481-09:002011-12-30T17:06:52.481-09:00ITI? That's a little-known (but extremely rig...ITI? That's a little-known (but extremely rigorous) challenge. Good luck as you prep and execute. <br /><br />On an unrelated note, watched "Unbreakable" last night with my wife. She - only a recreational runner who would never consider an ultramarathon sane - was really caught up in the drama. After the movie was over, she said (referring to you), "I can believe the character of the man who worked so hard to come back and win." Nuff said.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03389675356357163961noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3807027359418593456.post-10141919905543680932011-12-30T16:54:47.952-09:002011-12-30T16:54:47.952-09:00Geoff, I wish you the best with your new focus. ...Geoff, I wish you the best with your new focus. I've been following your blog for quite some time now and I wanted you to know that you've been a real inspiration to me. I started running to lose weight a couple of years ago. I used your awesome example to challenge myself and find new limits. I figured if you could blow apart 100s like you did, surely I could walk in a marathon or longer. I finished my first 50mi and 100k this year and attribute at least some of my motivation to guys like you who are raising the bar. Anyway, I know that was unsolicited, but I want you to know that you are appreciated and there are people out there rooting for you even if you never meet them or hear from them.lukehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05777506384937891606noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3807027359418593456.post-19445507097395954722011-12-30T16:04:38.369-09:002011-12-30T16:04:38.369-09:00The nice thing with the ITI is that you'll sti...The nice thing with the ITI is that you'll still end up running somewhere around 400 miles for the month of February just a little more concentrated than usual...look forward to seeing you guys off. I just hope my goldilocks don't freeze and fall off the week before at the JV race. <br />Btw, like the new blog banner.Joe Granthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09090491111048219295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3807027359418593456.post-14869815459660738332011-12-30T14:20:52.362-09:002011-12-30T14:20:52.362-09:00sounds like a great adventure geoff! enjoy your w...sounds like a great adventure geoff! enjoy your winter "off" <br /> <br />oh, and please take your cameraAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13049687182793600729noreply@blogger.com