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I'm not worried about you. If people want to give you money, that is fine. I'll offer my couch and I'll even make you a dinner. I'd even pack you snacks for your race if you let me. Dude, you'll figure it out. And if asking for money is one of the ways you are figuring it out, and people are willing to support you, go for it! You don't want to look back when you are old and think that maybe if you did post that one blog entry you could have....<BR/>MonikaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3807027359418593456.post-90092476627269812532008-11-04T14:58:00.000-09:002008-11-04T14:58:00.000-09:00Wow, lots of anger in some of these responses. hop...Wow, lots of anger in some of these responses. hope you don't take any of that crap to heart. Jeff, I enjoy your blog and appreciate your sharing your exploits. If I had some extra cash, I would send you some just to support something I enjoy reading about. <BR/>-dAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3807027359418593456.post-33073590465565876942008-10-25T00:03:00.000-08:002008-10-25T00:03:00.000-08:00Go Geoff's mom!!! You tell 'em! lol (Moms rock)Go...Go Geoff's mom!!! You tell 'em! lol (Moms rock)<BR/><BR/>Go after your dreams Geoff, hell, you don't want to be kicking yourself 25 yrs down the road wishing you pursued the running. Give it your all, that's true inspiration.dogsled_staciehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17403769033505046018noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3807027359418593456.post-67339476550154485552008-10-23T04:05:00.000-08:002008-10-23T04:05:00.000-08:00In America there are ways to make money, the free ...In America there are ways to make money, the free economic opportunity still exists compared to other countries. <BR/><BR/>I have been traveling the Middle East for the last year and will be traveling the world for the next 4 years, although, I waited and saved my money.<BR/><BR/>Finding a balance with personal desires and goals is the trick.<BR/><BR/>In America is it kind of strange when people ask for money to pursue a sport—seems selfish.<BR/><BR/>In Egypt, which I traveled for 5 months, people that ask for money are hungry.ClearlyEnlight,https://www.blogger.com/profile/09923101507501834687noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3807027359418593456.post-65142784772184201892008-10-22T22:55:00.000-08:002008-10-22T22:55:00.000-08:00Anon at 2:56:I should have clarified that the Inte...Anon at 2:56:<BR/><BR/>I should have clarified that the Internet is what is killing the newspaper biz, which is my biz. I'm already looking into having the branch out into PR or advertising, because so much journalism content is free these days. No one's paying for it anymore, or paying the people who create it. Being a writer or photographer is ultra-competitive and not very realistic as a career if you even want to make enough money to live on. I might as well just come out and say I want to be a professional ultra-runner (which, by the way, essentially don't exist.)<BR/><BR/>If you believe Geoff's blog is worthless, and if you believe his running is worthless, that's fine. But then why are you spending so much time reading it if that's the case? <BR/><BR/>I think for those who object to soliciting donations/sponsorships on a blog, we'll all just have to agree to disagree. You obviously see it different then I do. I see local playwrite trying to put his work into production - you see lazy panhandler on the street. One has an art for which there is no realistic corporate sponsor, but which can still benefit others who *choose* to get involved. The other is a lazy bum. It's a free, free-market country. You get to choose your opinion.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3807027359418593456.post-20798642438584265492008-10-21T18:18:00.000-08:002008-10-21T18:18:00.000-08:00One more thing I forgot to mention. You've chosen ...One more thing I forgot to mention. You've chosen your lifestyle which I have the greatest respect for, but why should you be asking for donations?<BR/><BR/>You chose to put yourself in the situation you are in. Make it work. There are far too many other people who are unable to support themselves for one reason or another that deserve support because they have no choice.Vitohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01277306434031774094noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3807027359418593456.post-32154777304695208442008-10-21T18:11:00.000-08:002008-10-21T18:11:00.000-08:00WTF! You don't have to give up running, but you ar...WTF! You don't have to give up running, but you are going to age and you have to be realistic about that fact.<BR/><BR/>There are people that have the same passion as you Geoff and also work full time jobs. <BR/><BR/>Sure, it isn't easy, but you still have to be able to support yourself in a responsible fashion.<BR/><BR/>Please don't get me wrong...if I were 20-30 years younger I would want to be doing the same thing, and I respect the hell out of you for doing what you're doing.<BR/><BR/>Anyway, best of luck to you whatever you decide. <BR/><BR/>Keep it real!Vitohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01277306434031774094noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3807027359418593456.post-48048340403177066382008-10-20T17:14:00.000-08:002008-10-20T17:14:00.000-08:00Yo! It's Geoff's blog. You don't have to read it. ...Yo! It's Geoff's blog. You don't have to read it. Furthermore, if you don't want to send him money, don't! But if you are too much of a fucking pussy to put your name behind your statement you deserve to be taken out back and beaten with 2x4's. Of, course we'll never find you, case you are spineless, jellyfish!<BR/><BR/>How you like them apples!DV8https://www.blogger.com/profile/02624076571529977757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3807027359418593456.post-55199367327407107802008-10-20T08:15:00.000-08:002008-10-20T08:15:00.000-08:00Geoff,Go read Mark Twight's book, Kiss or Kill. Th...Geoff,<BR/><BR/>Go read Mark Twight's book, Kiss or Kill. There are no answers in it but I think you'll like it. If the library doesn't have it, I'll lend you my copy :)<BR/><BR/>Fuck the haters, it's your life you're living. You know what you need to do to be happy and you know the answer to whether or not you need to do these races. Just look inside and lean on your friends and family when you need to. Then make sure they can lean on you sometime down the road too.Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14960740006971546039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3807027359418593456.post-39446232539194030602008-10-20T06:19:00.000-08:002008-10-20T06:19:00.000-08:00While I can certainly sympathize with the desire t...While I can certainly sympathize with the desire to do something you love, I have a hard time with the idea of doing something until you've ruined yourself financially. You're not Forest Gump, man.<BR/><BR/>Get a job and still run. Just don't run as much.<BR/><BR/>Welcome to life!Andrew Hahnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00782352308753156437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3807027359418593456.post-54455355995215359812008-10-18T16:45:00.000-08:002008-10-18T16:45:00.000-08:00Response to anon. directly above:blogs CAN be abou...Response to anon. directly above:<BR/><BR/>blogs CAN be about attention getting and primarily for the enjoyement of the readers, but most avid bloggers I know (and jill definitely fits into this category) do it primarily for themselves. it's a more open, interactive way to keep a journal/record/training log/diary or whatever you want to call it, but it's still more an extension of something that you might otherwise keep scribbled in a ragged notebook than it is an attempt at getting attention from others. <BR/><BR/>of course it can be asked then why, if you're not seeking attention, not just keep it in a notebook and keep it to yourself? i can't speak for jill on this front, but for me i know that i appreciate the feedback that i get from others. it helps me learn more about myself to see how other people interpret me. but that's pretty much where it ends. i don't feel like i have an obligation to agree with or accept everything that people say about me. at the end of the day it's still my blog and it has very little to do with trying to please/get attention of my readers. getting some feedback/attention is kind of a little icing on the cake but it's not a huge part of the process.Geoffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03238385683129822240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3807027359418593456.post-47124774345396482922008-10-18T14:56:00.000-08:002008-10-18T14:56:00.000-08:00"Jill said... Blogs and the Internet in general a..."Jill said... <BR/><BR/> Blogs and the Internet in general are the main reason I'll never be able to make a living as a writer and/or photographer, and yet I contribute to my own demise by pumping out a ton of free content on the Internet. I don't mind. I do it because I have to." <BR/><BR/><BR/><BR/>Blogs are a form of attention seeking. If you're not getting paid to blog then the only reason for doing it is to get other people to follow your stories and pay attention to you. It's Andy Warhol's "15 minutes of fame" for everyone.<BR/><BR/>I could never understand why a blogger would be upset about comments made on their blog. You're opening up your life for the whole world to see, you can't expect 100% positive support all of the time. If you don't want the attention or possible negative reactions then why blog at all ?.<BR/><BR/>As far as ....."Blogs and the Internet in general are the main reason I'll never be able to make a living as a writer and/or photographer".... goes that just sounds like a load of bullshit and making excuses. If you put as much effort into finding a job as a writer or photographer as you do riding your bike and hiking, you'd BE a writer or photographer. Or maybe even get a better paying job somewhere other than the newspaper you work at now.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3807027359418593456.post-61110495986825251462008-10-18T13:02:00.000-08:002008-10-18T13:02:00.000-08:00Hey Geoff,I've just came over to read your blog ha...Hey Geoff,<BR/><BR/>I've just came over to read your blog having found it through Jill's blog which I read regularly.<BR/><BR/>Seems like you have quite a bit going on in your life.<BR/><BR/>I am not going to give you any advice as I don't know you and you don't know me. Even if we did know each other and were friends, I'd ask you first if you were interested in my opinion before I gave it to you.<BR/><BR/>So, I simply hope with whatever you decide to do it brings peace to you.<BR/><BR/>Kazimer - "Kaz"Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3807027359418593456.post-51464888062717618732008-10-18T07:55:00.000-08:002008-10-18T07:55:00.000-08:00To all the anons that are so negative - this is my...To all the anons that are so negative - this is my SON you are ripping apart - if you don't like his blog - it is simple - don't read it.<BR/><BR/>There is an old saying that goes - if you don't have anything nice to say about someone, don't say anything at all - so that is also simple - shut up.<BR/><BR/>Geoff is such an inspiration to all who know him and to others that are inspired by his training and running abilities.<BR/><BR/>I agree with Jill - Geoff will live on dirt if he has to - material things do not matter to Geoff - for example - he drives a car with 310,000+ miles. He basically can survive for a week out of one small backpack.<BR/><BR/>He has many people who follow his blog including his family and a ton of friends - he has many nieces, nephews and cousins who idolize him and can't wait for the next opportunity to spend time with him.<BR/><BR/>There are also many people who would like to be in his shoes - freedom to basically do as he wants to and be able to survive on as little work as possible. Most of you negative anons are just jealous.<BR/><BR/>So, let's not slam Geoff any more but rather stand behind him and help him fulfill his dreams. The world is definitely a better place because of Geoff.<BR/><BR/>Geoff, we all love you and wish you all the success you deserve. Keep it going.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3807027359418593456.post-74553431532074664202008-10-18T01:26:00.000-08:002008-10-18T01:26:00.000-08:00Geoff, I can empathize with your situation, but I ...Geoff, I can empathize with your situation, but I am not going to give you money. Instead, I am going to enter a race to cure juvenile diabetes. Tomorrow, I may do a race for another charity. I'm going to devote my well earned cash to people and organizations with clear and unselfish goals.<BR/><BR/>I'm 31 years old, $29,000 in debt, and, like Jill, wish there was a solid market for my writing and photography skills. I'm not going to stop pursuing those dreams, but I have other dreams too. That's why I work at a nine to five job that relates to writing, but isn't quite the dream occupation. <BR/><BR/>If running is your true passion then you must pursue it with a mission and clear goals for success. I'm not getting that from this posting. Instead, you sound more like an addict. Addicts are generally running from something and not towards something - pun intended. <BR/><BR/>You are obviously an avid outdoorsman who knows how to train his body to endure physical activities. You also mention that you want people to be inspired by your skills and accomplishments. Perhaps you could find a job teaching these skills in some fashion? I know I would be interested in learning.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3807027359418593456.post-20992546404986265122008-10-17T23:03:00.000-08:002008-10-17T23:03:00.000-08:00i say fuck it. rack up the c.c.'s you have - then...i say fuck it. <BR/>rack up the c.c.'s you have - then get as many more as you can and rack those up too. then win some races. then declare bankruptcy. <BR/>you know you want to. <BR/>xxoo steubyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3807027359418593456.post-8048667776449869692008-10-17T19:15:00.000-08:002008-10-17T19:15:00.000-08:00Geoff, get it together.. I have a 40 hour gig, you...Geoff, get it together.. I have a 40 hour gig, you can work it out.. Dont kiss a gifted hourse in the mouth..<BR/><BR/>Listen to the guy above me.. <BR/><BR/>RyanMountinbulahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02682729981730712020noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3807027359418593456.post-65428777470637030962008-10-17T19:09:00.000-08:002008-10-17T19:09:00.000-08:00Dude.. You are in the situtaion we all want.. No r...Dude.. You are in the situtaion we all want.. No resposibiity, low payments, work 10 hours a day. If you fail at say the GDR its no big deal b/c you can just pull up camp and hit it again.. $10-20k in debt isnt that bad. I payed off $40k for my silly under grad.. Go for it man.. You need a plan and an agent. You got the talent, just not the brains. Get a trainer, get a rep, go to all the stupid tent sale events in Juneau and market you yourself. Its a job to be pro.. Go do it!!!!<BR/>I have met you and thought you were a trust fund bitch.. Prove me wrong. Nut up and make a living of what you love.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3807027359418593456.post-77172469138989673102008-10-17T19:07:00.000-08:002008-10-17T19:07:00.000-08:00I go along with Bryan.I'm mid-40s, 2 kids, wife, m...I go along with Bryan.<BR/><BR/>I'm mid-40s, 2 kids, wife, mortgage. I still find time to run ultras; but not travel throughout the U.S. to do it. I did my traveling before my first was born (when I was 32). Glad I had the chance. I'm actually making decent money now; and pull in the long runs along with family vacations.<BR/><BR/>You only go around once; pursue your passion.<BR/><BR/>Oh, BTW, I'm NOT left wing at all. I despise both candidates; I'm libertarian.Davehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11651955086323366961noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3807027359418593456.post-19244126370900303642008-10-17T17:25:00.000-08:002008-10-17T17:25:00.000-08:00Hey man, just be happy. If you're not happy, then ...Hey man, just be happy. If you're not happy, then change something. Forget other people's standards: nice house white-picket fence, 9to5job, IRA, blah, blah, blah.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3807027359418593456.post-36338803654683614652008-10-17T07:51:00.000-08:002008-10-17T07:51:00.000-08:00YEAHWHAT ERIC SAID!!! DO WHAT YOU LOVEYEAH<BR/>WHAT ERIC SAID!!! <BR/><BR/>DO WHAT YOU LOVEAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3807027359418593456.post-2163976049851216952008-10-16T21:53:00.000-08:002008-10-16T21:53:00.000-08:00Wow Geoff, i guess you opened up the flood gates h...Wow Geoff, i guess you opened up the flood gates here. As a fellow 30 something with a 'real job' and family commitments I would say ride it out as long as you can. You'll get plenty of 'reality' down the road. I think it is very important to follow your dreams and do whatever you can to live them. If that means struggling to make ends meet so be it. You are the one that needs to decide if it is worth it. Give up a race or two if you need to, but keep at it.<BR/><BR/>Good luck. BryanBryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01491047772657244950noreply@blogger.com