tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3807027359418593456.post9072827124172015610..comments2024-02-29T02:06:59.726-09:00Comments on Fumbling Towards Endurance: Dead Man WalkingUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3807027359418593456.post-56517172340111736152010-11-01T19:26:52.684-08:002010-11-01T19:26:52.684-08:00To be a good charitable being is to procure a amia...To be a good charitable being is to procure a amiable of openness to the world, an cleverness to trust unsure things beyond your own control, that can lead you to be shattered in very exceptionally circumstances as which you were not to blame. That says something very impressive about the get of the honest compulsion: that it is based on a trust in the uncertain and on a willingness to be exposed; it's based on being more like a shop than like a jewel, something kind of fragile, but whose extremely precise handsomeness is inseparable from that fragility.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3807027359418593456.post-52427826063424577262009-03-06T08:47:00.000-09:002009-03-06T08:47:00.000-09:00sometimes things don't go your way. sorry to hear...sometimes things don't go your way. sorry to hear it though. i hope you are feeling better man.Matt Harthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00684728826764555721noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3807027359418593456.post-90043678635308415262009-03-05T20:42:00.000-09:002009-03-05T20:42:00.000-09:00Geoff,I'm just glad the two of you are safe. It s...Geoff,<BR/><BR/>I'm just glad the two of you are safe. It sounds like you made the right choice.<BR/><BR/>MinnowAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3807027359418593456.post-72992332641102413052009-03-05T09:24:00.000-09:002009-03-05T09:24:00.000-09:00Geoff ~When I read the following quote it reminded...Geoff ~<BR/><BR/>When I read the following quote it reminded me of you and Jill.<BR/><BR/> <BR/>"It is only in adventure that some people succeed in knowing themselves - in finding themselves."<BR/> <BR/>Andre Gide<BR/> <BR/>French critic, essayist, & novelist (1869 - 1951)Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09170557109734841465noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3807027359418593456.post-12372954001844877992009-03-04T22:29:00.000-09:002009-03-04T22:29:00.000-09:00Yeah, what he said! No doubt you'll bounce back fr...Yeah, what he said! No doubt you'll bounce back from this in your next big event. Never an easy pill to swallow, but everyone knows you made the right call.<BR/>See you at Western...although not for long I'm sure!<BR/>GRGary Robbinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05822369954547608581noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3807027359418593456.post-74239697808964798412009-03-04T21:18:00.000-09:002009-03-04T21:18:00.000-09:00Geoff,Bad news indeed, for all of us. As much as ...Geoff,<BR/><BR/>Bad news indeed, for all of us. As much as I am, indeed, bummed for the misfortune you and Jill have faced at the Iditarod, it is actually worse for me than it is for you. It means you'll:<BR/><BR/>A. Be super-rested for Miwok<BR/>B. Get a Western States Spot<BR/>C. Drop me one spot lower<BR/>D. Also go to HRH because you're rested and a proven mountain guy<BR/>E. Kick my ass there as well...<BR/><BR/>You get my drift...<BR/><BR/>You made the right call!<BR/><BR/>I know a bit about ultrarunning and I know, in the end, confidence is everything. I know you were a bit bummed about your place in the UR ranking this year and justifiably so. However, if they had a confidence ranking which is, all that really matters, you'd be top-3, at worst. I've seen a lot in this sport and you've got "it"<BR/><BR/>AJWAJWhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04387120797582582699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3807027359418593456.post-73074363756002482392009-03-04T20:37:00.000-09:002009-03-04T20:37:00.000-09:00Hi Geoff,You are an AMAZING runner, and gave it al...Hi Geoff,<BR/><BR/>You are an AMAZING runner, and gave it all you had. No one can fight the combination. I heard and saw you in Yentna Station and you HAD to withdraw at that point. You did the right thing. I KNOW how you feel, though. I was sooooo optimistic about this year's race and had my own combination of negative factors resulting in scratching. In any ultra, little issues can become big problems, but in the ITI, these can be deadly. You have so much talent - keep moving forward (especially at your speed!!).<BR/>Anne Ver HoefAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3807027359418593456.post-26985804961791474742009-03-04T20:27:00.000-09:002009-03-04T20:27:00.000-09:00i wish i was with you guys, i'd get you wasted. t...i wish i was with you guys, i'd get you wasted. there's no healthier way to cure a dissappointment - or a cold - than getting hammered drunk. that's what all my smart therapist friends do ;)<BR/>peace out, steubyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3807027359418593456.post-23571988488584784522009-03-04T15:51:00.000-09:002009-03-04T15:51:00.000-09:00I am reader of Jill's blog and by extension your b...I am reader of Jill's blog and by extension your blog well.<BR/><BR/>Although Jill's and your participation in this event did not go as planned, both of you displayed a valiant effort.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09170557109734841465noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3807027359418593456.post-60825314558695171682009-03-04T15:28:00.000-09:002009-03-04T15:28:00.000-09:00i agree 100% with Paul. Although sometimes there a...i agree 100% with Paul. Although sometimes there are things that we can't explain that we just have to get right. there will be more attempts for this race for you yet.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3807027359418593456.post-79727329350358408152009-03-04T11:37:00.000-09:002009-03-04T11:37:00.000-09:00Sorry to hear. Take a few days to recover, then st...Sorry to hear. <BR/><BR/>Take a few days to recover, then start planning what's next.<BR/><BR/>The good thing is that at least you started and know that it just wasn't in the cards for you this year. It would have been worse if you hadn't been able to start the race.<BR/><BR/>Recovery quickly!Derrickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05226053638415425937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3807027359418593456.post-89456778847878223662009-03-04T07:08:00.000-09:002009-03-04T07:08:00.000-09:00I feel sorry for any racer that lines up for your ...I feel sorry for any racer that lines up for your next race… you’ll be super fit and rested and healthy and… a little pissed off… run on!mindful mulehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04351688583487129714noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3807027359418593456.post-77953420682174257452009-03-04T06:53:00.000-09:002009-03-04T06:53:00.000-09:00Sorry that the race didn't go as planned Geoff. En...Sorry that the race didn't go as planned Geoff. Enjoy some rest time and get ready for your next big race. Your a great motivator and inspiration to this ultrarunner.Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14948241091963239428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3807027359418593456.post-56222551221018522162009-03-04T06:47:00.000-09:002009-03-04T06:47:00.000-09:00Dude - you're a runner! Leave that long slow adven...Dude - you're a runner! Leave that long slow adventure stuff till you're older and slower. <BR/><BR/> - pauldPaul DeWitthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02486657258509248273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3807027359418593456.post-45170246772476916582009-03-04T05:08:00.000-09:002009-03-04T05:08:00.000-09:00Forget about that race and take care about your co...Forget about that race and take care about your cold and Jill's foot.<BR/><BR/>El AnimalAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3807027359418593456.post-16321523259269874882009-03-03T20:06:00.000-09:002009-03-03T20:06:00.000-09:00the race itself is "SICK" enough no need to bring ...the race itself is "SICK" enough no need to bring any extra sickness to that dance :-( <BR/><BR/>You know as I get more into ultras, so many factors going into these events have to come together to toe the line healthy and add some luck along the way. <BR/><BR/>I read last month in an ultra mag. about a guy who completed the gram slam for the 5th year in a row...pretty amazing!<BR/><BR/>Like others said Geoff plenty more ahead of you, recover well...and Hope Jill toes are healing up also!!Bob - BlogMYruns.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08529878931334675228noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3807027359418593456.post-41723354777206089752009-03-03T19:30:00.000-09:002009-03-03T19:30:00.000-09:00It's just a race. You can tackle it next year. K...It's just a race. You can tackle it next year. Keep it all in perspective and it'll work out for you.<BR/>I'm glad you didn't try to push on. It could've turned into pneumonia.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3807027359418593456.post-22934664724517373792009-03-03T18:15:00.000-09:002009-03-03T18:15:00.000-09:00Hey Geoff,I'm just one of many every day ordinary ...Hey Geoff,<BR/>I'm just one of many every day ordinary ultra guys who is motivated and inspired by a badass like you. Keep your head up. Any ultra is about being tough, and you are definately one of the toughest.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3807027359418593456.post-16924880605998411742009-03-03T18:09:00.000-09:002009-03-03T18:09:00.000-09:00Geoff,I am sure there are going to be plenty more ...Geoff,<BR/><BR/>I am sure there are going to be plenty more comments coming in, but you just need to realize how proud so many people are of you. You have done so many amazing things over these past few years. I admire everything you have done and would love to one day join you. Keep setting new goals, you can do anything you want. You are truly an inspiration.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3807027359418593456.post-54150187431980262702009-03-03T17:57:00.000-09:002009-03-03T17:57:00.000-09:00Geoff,That's a bummer to hear of the sickness. No...Geoff,<BR/><BR/>That's a bummer to hear of the sickness. None of us are 100% immune from getting hit with those nasty bugs without warning. Looks like you had a 3.5 hour lead up to the checkpoint you had to drop at. No doubt you would've bagged this victory had you not been hit with the bug.<BR/><BR/>Great effort! No regrets<BR/><BR/>CJC.J. Hitzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05051142358325744185noreply@blogger.com