tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5702177886036274708.post4802752916383473370..comments2023-10-10T10:37:21.726-04:00Comments on ultrarunnergirl: The Highs and Lowsultrarunnergirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12509015436909032553noreply@blogger.comBlogger38125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5702177886036274708.post-51274608186177728772012-10-14T15:17:49.544-04:002012-10-14T15:17:49.544-04:00Wow, so inspiring! Wow, so inspiring! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03545702335413366250noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5702177886036274708.post-40429872369841016202012-05-18T21:41:56.969-04:002012-05-18T21:41:56.969-04:00wow! this is such a beautiful post! and you end it...wow! this is such a beautiful post! and you end it so perfectly - "this is why i run ultra's"! i felt your passion in this, fully. loved the quote at the end too! it's one of my faves. :) i'm hoping to run my first 50K end of june in southern va. kind of nervous but way excited!Katehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07382063889597957389noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5702177886036274708.post-14291054047078795542012-05-02T09:32:42.154-04:002012-05-02T09:32:42.154-04:00Nice meeting you too Ken. I was proud to bring up ...Nice meeting you too Ken. I was proud to bring up the rear on Team WUS.ultrarunnergirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12509015436909032553noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5702177886036274708.post-74675255366257288482012-05-01T14:29:06.327-04:002012-05-01T14:29:06.327-04:00Great race report, Kir. I swear you look better at...Great race report, Kir. I swear you look better at the end of your 50 milers than most people (certainly I) do at the start. Nice job keeping the spirit and guns up the entire time. (And good job Tom keeping that engine stoked!) <br /><br />Looking forward to seeing you guys this summer.<br />--SethAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06868510724656364182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5702177886036274708.post-18904690613358809952012-04-28T20:43:36.124-04:002012-04-28T20:43:36.124-04:00Enjoyed meeting our on the BRR trail. I particula...Enjoyed meeting our on the BRR trail. I particularly liked your response to my comment that as a WUS, you should be fast and not be back with a slow guy like me. You said that you were "The Lone WUS." And you did get your team a championship blanket.Ken Swabhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04093841096811631084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5702177886036274708.post-21783018383950366542012-04-26T00:25:44.970-04:002012-04-26T00:25:44.970-04:00Loved the write up, congrats on a fine finish at ...Loved the write up, congrats on a fine finish at Bull stream stream or is it Bull Run Stream or Bull Stream Run, Whatever you Southers want to call it, I look forward to you banging out Laurel. Kudos, nicely done. <br /><br />Yankee boy BillybobBillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11084023115925551023noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5702177886036274708.post-34607197762414863032012-04-22T10:14:38.997-04:002012-04-22T10:14:38.997-04:00Great report Kirstin. If you don't mind I am g...Great report Kirstin. If you don't mind I am gonna burrow your C.S. Lewis quote.Hai Nguyenhttp://nguyenhai.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5702177886036274708.post-40841531896731527352012-04-21T09:04:12.229-04:002012-04-21T09:04:12.229-04:00Loved your race report! It brought back every mile...Loved your race report! It brought back every mile of that 50 for me. I am amazed at how similar our experiences were. And glad I'm not the only one who teared up with tears of pure joy/accomplishment/disbelief/passion when I got to the meadow at the top of the final climb. :) I am definitely hooked. Can't wait for the next one! Thanks for sharing your experience so vividly - you're aAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5702177886036274708.post-80285967434799504932012-04-20T10:03:24.230-04:002012-04-20T10:03:24.230-04:00KIR! This is so awesome. Nothing like a goal (team...KIR! This is so awesome. Nothing like a goal (team blankey) to set up a smart race plan and keep you smart and motivated through the highs and lows. You are so ready for a Laurel PR! Congrats on a fine run and we hope to see you and Hubz at the Harry Landers Special, if not before at MMT. HUGSSophie Speidelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04898497608573807716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5702177886036274708.post-84005546763882913922012-04-19T22:17:25.095-04:002012-04-19T22:17:25.095-04:00I loved watching you racing at the finish. You d...I loved watching you racing at the finish. You definitely gave it all you had right at the very end. Good stuff.Neal Gormanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09817697044864768312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5702177886036274708.post-59642533120931037762012-04-19T19:42:43.768-04:002012-04-19T19:42:43.768-04:00Great post! Great run! I love the quote "depr...Great post! Great run! I love the quote "depression on steroids". It's exactly how I feel on long events. Super job!Chuckhttp://www.nvrblog.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5702177886036274708.post-82690653371615660092012-04-19T19:41:32.373-04:002012-04-19T19:41:32.373-04:00So glad to see you out there one last time where (...So glad to see you out there one last time where (for me) it all began... though this time you looked a little different than the "hussie in a bikini" who stole the wedding. :-)<br /><br />Congrats on a day to be cherished!<br /><br />Many happy runs to you...and if you ever decide to do Wasatch, shout! The hub, the wee one, and I are heading out there so hub can do his Master's.Wendyhttp://www.ourwordart.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5702177886036274708.post-91081917648095099552012-04-19T17:57:01.386-04:002012-04-19T17:57:01.386-04:00Congrats! That was a wonderful read and you ran a...Congrats! That was a wonderful read and you ran a wonderful race.Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10790953201589664954noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5702177886036274708.post-62815457435601658132012-04-19T17:07:08.087-04:002012-04-19T17:07:08.087-04:00Done! I love getting hired on a blog. The report...Done! I love getting hired on a blog. The report was fascinating. I felt like I was totally with you on the home sprint. Of course, in my story, I trip Bob. Someday I need to listen to your magic playlist...the one that makes you run wicked fast the last few miles of every ultra. Love the report. Love the Blog. Love you. Mwah! ~ToniAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5702177886036274708.post-85749956876620052822012-04-19T16:27:39.903-04:002012-04-19T16:27:39.903-04:00LOVE this recap, you sound so happy!! and the fir...LOVE this recap, you sound so happy!! and the first picture of you is wonderful!Katiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10004930640458109084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5702177886036274708.post-74724381787924482292012-04-19T15:00:46.775-04:002012-04-19T15:00:46.775-04:00Congratulations! I can't even imagine tackling...Congratulations! I can't even imagine tackling 50 miles. Maybe someday. This recap does such a great job sharing the whole experience.Allisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14215575637275919972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5702177886036274708.post-47638128248630422712012-04-19T14:35:51.878-04:002012-04-19T14:35:51.878-04:00Way to go K!
BCWay to go K!<br /><br />BCGombuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03006366902879102524noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5702177886036274708.post-5896548560197317832012-04-19T12:54:46.636-04:002012-04-19T12:54:46.636-04:00What a wonderful recap. The "run the mile you...What a wonderful recap. The "run the mile you are in" is a fantastic way to approach the race. Photos look wonderful. Congrats on another strong finish!PavementRunnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06453115455605116453noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5702177886036274708.post-81059676834348650742012-04-19T12:19:11.471-04:002012-04-19T12:19:11.471-04:00Awesome!!! Congrats on a great run.Awesome!!! Congrats on a great run.Cassedayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06903493546022429763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5702177886036274708.post-8606050562588142562012-04-19T10:02:11.410-04:002012-04-19T10:02:11.410-04:00I love every bit of this, but especially your ment...I love every bit of this, but especially your mental chatter during the "Lows" (which sounds so much like mine!), and the look of complete exhaustion and satisfaction on your face at the finish. Thanks for sharing the experience!Amy Reininkhttp://www.amyreinink.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5702177886036274708.post-80545009147884099222012-04-19T09:51:47.838-04:002012-04-19T09:51:47.838-04:00Excellent! Congratulations on a strong run and get...Excellent! Congratulations on a strong run and getting through the lows. Thanks for sharing your stories and energy during the first section of the course; it was great to finally meet you.CherryDeGrassihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00297626854291148700noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5702177886036274708.post-33405489835665249102012-04-19T09:46:58.225-04:002012-04-19T09:46:58.225-04:00So great to share the trails with you Saturday. Su...So great to share the trails with you Saturday. Such a great day to be out there. I had plenty of ups and downs as well, but the beauty of the trail, support of the volunteers, and mental fortitude helped me get through. Hope to run with you again.<br /><br />BTW - have you ever considered taking up crocheting?Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07131553189599373269noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5702177886036274708.post-54452880324489675332012-04-19T09:10:26.762-04:002012-04-19T09:10:26.762-04:00You are amazing! I love reading your race reports ...You are amazing! I love reading your race reports but this one really got to me. I swear I felt your ups and downs as I read along. You can't imagine how helpful and motivating it is to me! I love your picture at the finish!<br />RoxanneRoxannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08008273616818791267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5702177886036274708.post-77290854022801979882012-04-19T09:05:37.652-04:002012-04-19T09:05:37.652-04:00I loved this recap! You explained so much better t...I loved this recap! You explained so much better than I could ever why I'm drawn to ultras...for the HIGH high points and even the LOW low points. It makes the experience so vivid and worth it.Karahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01506087947077839388noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5702177886036274708.post-23057759648145221702012-04-19T08:30:55.695-04:002012-04-19T08:30:55.695-04:00Great piece of writing. I usually hate the do loo...Great piece of writing. I usually hate the do loop, but Saturday, the do loop picked up my spirit. It is usually just leaves with no real sign of a trail and you have to work mentally very hard to figure when you should be going to stay on course. The mental work takes it out of me and is depressing, but Saturday there was a very distinct trail the entire way. It looked like someone had takenAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com