tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3807027359418593456.post399854361078280981..comments2024-02-29T02:06:59.726-09:00Comments on Fumbling Towards Endurance: Marin Headlands 3, Geoff Roes 0Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3807027359418593456.post-76817531231336981432009-09-13T12:52:52.275-08:002009-09-13T12:52:52.275-08:00Reading this after your recent 18:30 makes me wond...Reading this after your recent 18:30 makes me wonder how you now feel. You may have just turned in one of the best performances of the year, so stomach issues back in May are no big deal (wish we could remember that during our low times). Jeff B.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3807027359418593456.post-84677841811655888622009-05-13T14:46:00.000-08:002009-05-13T14:46:00.000-08:00So sorry Geoff....we watched for the results and I...So sorry Geoff....we watched for the results and I am sorry Miwok didn't work out for you. I still look forward to reading about the next great race though - there will be one :)Jennoithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03200703483030319387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3807027359418593456.post-47829993994333804072009-05-06T20:34:00.000-08:002009-05-06T20:34:00.000-08:00Geoff,
I am sorry that your stomach acted up AND ...Geoff,<br /><br />I am sorry that your stomach acted up AND you had to drop. It is weird when you can feel so prepared for a race and then something rather unexpected happens and you just cannot finish (as you know, I have been there and done that). I KNOW you are a fantastic runner and will continue to burn up the trails whatever you decide to do next. I'll be following you!! Anne in AnchorageAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3807027359418593456.post-31229484866872138502009-05-05T12:38:00.000-08:002009-05-05T12:38:00.000-08:00Awesome you were leading for so long...that tells ...Awesome you were leading for so long...that tells you how good you are. Sucks you had to drop. But keep it in perspective with just two words: HARD ROCK.Bretthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02376446409534942024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3807027359418593456.post-55264350077564819452009-05-05T06:08:00.000-08:002009-05-05T06:08:00.000-08:00silly belly! ultrarunning can be cruel sometimes....silly belly! ultrarunning can be cruel sometimes. forget about and move on! If Western wanted all the fast guys in the dance they would invite a few guys and not make some qualify, simply because they are already "qualified" from previous results. Kyle, myself, you, and a handful of others should be at Squaw to make it the best race. Montrail bought out the right for runners to "qualify". In reality, it should work like Pikes Peak. They save roughly ten spots for elite runners to apply late, then choose ten or so and allow them to run. This format should be allowed at many top ultras, it would make for far better comp at big races, and faster guys wouldn't have to send in 5 apps in January for the races hoping to get in, erspecially if money is an issue. Funny thing is, to me the race committee worries about the money, but where's the prize money at WS? Being the most competitive 100 in the US, it should have the biggest prize......shit, I give a lousy 100 bucks to win the Speedgoat 50k! It may be the toughest 50k, but not the most competitive. My two cents!Speedgoat Karlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06938342832238975059noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3807027359418593456.post-84757472971317160112009-05-04T07:06:00.000-08:002009-05-04T07:06:00.000-08:00What a bummer -- we Geezers were following and ro...What a bummer -- we Geezers were following and rooting for you. Is that the last possibility for qualifying this year? (I have no idea how WS works.)Keithnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3807027359418593456.post-19067876913079620632009-05-04T06:34:00.000-08:002009-05-04T06:34:00.000-08:00Geoff - Sorry to hear you had a rough day. :(Geoff - Sorry to hear you had a rough day. :(Sara Montgomeryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13015835021322201315noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3807027359418593456.post-70907269227478718862009-05-03T17:55:00.000-08:002009-05-03T17:55:00.000-08:00Sorry to hear about your stomach trouble Geoff. T...Sorry to hear about your stomach trouble Geoff. That sounds like more than an upset stomach it sounds like a full-bodied gastric rebellion. I know it was cool and wet out there so losing calories like that would have sapped the strength out of anyone. <br /><br />All the best for your running season. <br /><br />Scott, that's a wonderful gesture but I am pretty sure there's a 0% chance of transferring a Western States entry. <br /><br />Cheers, PaulPaul Charterishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02831196294867106529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3807027359418593456.post-42725408664617290522009-05-03T14:13:00.000-08:002009-05-03T14:13:00.000-08:00Wow, Scot is talking! Wonder if they eat it up at ...Wow, Scot is talking! Wonder if they eat it up at WS board? Can you beg Montrail to get you a spot as suggested on Karl's blog? Bottom line is, shit happens - it's just unfortunate it happens when you're trying to get in. On a flip coin, it could have happen at Western? I agree, Bighorn is so much better than SD for you, and you do have Hardrock in the card to go against Karl - and after Kyle's time...I am sorry Miwok didn't pan out. I am. Don't take my bunter lightly.Olgahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00493291972954387932noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3807027359418593456.post-3610440853093824092009-05-03T13:26:00.000-08:002009-05-03T13:26:00.000-08:00We are so sorry to hear about your stomach problem...We are so sorry to hear about your stomach problems during the race. I had a very bad stomach bug (sudden and violent - yuk) about two weeks ago and one of the guys at work just came down with it on Friday. Do you think you caught a virus of some kind? Sounds suspiciously familiar. Hope you recover o.k. and have a great "next race"! Betsy and Scott, Foggy Mountain ShopFoggy Mountain Shophttp://www.foggymountainshop.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3807027359418593456.post-16480087880079948022009-05-03T13:14:00.000-08:002009-05-03T13:14:00.000-08:00Hey Geoff,
Sorry 'bout the stomach. You shoulda ...Hey Geoff,<br /><br />Sorry 'bout the stomach. You shoulda ate Taco Bell! No doubt you should be @ WS based on your previous results - maybe they can make an exception?? If they will let me, I will give you my slot. There's no way I'm gonna try the WS/HR combo. <br /><br />Nice to have finally met you. <br />ScottAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06698749333112163049noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3807027359418593456.post-22666138895450124692009-05-03T11:54:00.000-08:002009-05-03T11:54:00.000-08:00All of those WS contenders are breathing a sigh of...All of those WS contenders are breathing a sigh of relief at your DNF. They will sleep better tonight knowing that the Alaskan is out of the mix.<br /><br />I think you should listen to footfeathers and run the Big Horn and skip SD. I am tired of gettng my ass kicked by you all of the time and want to be the first Alaskan for once. =)Honehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10305522904478032648noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3807027359418593456.post-15919462299060592082009-05-03T09:05:00.000-08:002009-05-03T09:05:00.000-08:00It may have been related to your "chest cold". Re...It may have been related to your "chest cold". Regardless, it's just a blip on the chart and not something like a long term injury that took you out. WS will be there next year for you and maybe you'll be better prepared with another year of racing and learning.<br /><br />Selfishly, I'm hoping now that I'll get to meet you at Big Horn next month. It's shaping up to be a fairly competitive race with some quick guys signing up. Obviously not WS but a beautiful course (from what I hear) and much less stress and pressure.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3807027359418593456.post-63588074447913337112009-05-03T08:03:00.000-08:002009-05-03T08:03:00.000-08:00Sorry to hear that Geoff! I hope you get it all so...Sorry to hear that Geoff! I hope you get it all sorted for the next one which I am sure you will tear up.Aaronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04567711782256075706noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3807027359418593456.post-74717026069189144752009-05-03T07:41:00.000-08:002009-05-03T07:41:00.000-08:00That sucks, Geoff. Stomach issues are really hard ...That sucks, Geoff. Stomach issues are really hard to deal with. I thought about just spending the night in the woods during a MTB ultra once I bonked so hard. I hope your recovery goes well and you are feeling better soon.Andrew Brautigamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10180505189679438214noreply@blogger.com