tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5633758899598480722.post3808339976129326253..comments2024-03-15T01:20:46.243-06:00Comments on Banff Trail Trash: Bighorn 100 Mile - Race ReportLesliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01150418063632737685noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5633758899598480722.post-26513979598081989902010-07-12T13:25:28.799-06:002010-07-12T13:25:28.799-06:00I think it has all been said by the others who com...I think it has all been said by the others who commented before me but I share all those sentiments! You are a true inspiration; it is scary to hear how you struggled even with your awesome training but inspiring to hear how you overcame that. I loved your words "In my irrational mind, it was all so stupid. I couldn't wrap my brain around being out there for another entire day, running." I've got to get my mind around that and come up with a good answer for "why" to use as my mantra because I know I will get to that same point. I'll remember your words of wisdom and experience though.. you have learned so much from just two 100 Milers... it is amazing. <br />HughHughnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5633758899598480722.post-2210692546184888852010-07-06T13:46:43.961-06:002010-07-06T13:46:43.961-06:00Hi Les, What a great blog. I hope i'm around w...Hi Les, What a great blog. I hope i'm around when you write your book!!!! Love, Mummy RenieLaurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14425298378901572875noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5633758899598480722.post-73888775811557482712010-07-05T20:44:08.676-06:002010-07-05T20:44:08.676-06:00There you go - making 30 hours of brutal suffering...There you go - making 30 hours of brutal suffering sound like an amazingly fun outing... Glad you had a great adventure and happy for you that you stuck it out and got your Mojo back!HappyTrailshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17651141743444721517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5633758899598480722.post-29568068939613440782010-07-05T19:19:32.347-06:002010-07-05T19:19:32.347-06:00Congratulations! (and that is some stellar fashion...Congratulations! (and that is some stellar fashion you're sporting after the race. love the compression socks and mary-janes look!)kristenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01240103557027301457noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5633758899598480722.post-40713479781985317762010-07-04T17:56:50.469-06:002010-07-04T17:56:50.469-06:00Thanks Dave! Hope your training is going well!
H...Thanks Dave! Hope your training is going well!<br /><br />Hi Danni,<br />Whaaaat? Me solemn and serious? Thanks for joining me in the fun, it was indeed, a most excellent (though challenging) adventure. <br /><br />Hi Paige! And Thanks!<br />Yup, those meltdowns are weird. All the positive thinking in the world can't prepare you for that emotional mahem! At least I'll recognize it a bit better next time. Oh. I just said "next time"...<br /><br />Hi Naomi and Thanks! The things we do for fun, eh?<br /><br />Hi JeffO.<br />Yes my friend, you get it. And I think you're pretty good at doing exactly that.<br /><br />Hi Meghan,<br />Yup, I had to put my big girl pants on! It's a good thing I have a selective memory. I've already forgotten about all the bad parts...<br />What is your next big adventure???<br /><br />Hi Stuart, Thanks!<br />I am amazed by the people who run these mountain ultras that don't come from mountain places. I met folks from Austin Texas, Bocaraton Florida and Washington, DC. How do you train for something like that if you live in those places?!? I'm in awe.Lesliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01150418063632737685noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5633758899598480722.post-32813441560282022622010-07-03T23:23:22.611-06:002010-07-03T23:23:22.611-06:00Wow what an adventure! I read another report from ...Wow what an adventure! I read another report from someone who DNFd and it sounded really bad but you took this one in your stride!<br /><br />Great job!Stuarthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16841289199998319545noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5633758899598480722.post-36254965204374679662010-07-03T15:24:43.918-06:002010-07-03T15:24:43.918-06:00You're so right about these races being lifeti...You're so right about these races being lifetimes in a day. You're a wise laydee and I'm so proud of your big gurl finish. Hope the recovery continues happily!<br /><br />Love,<br />MegMeghanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12994831420729922386noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5633758899598480722.post-35744363213119590152010-07-02T19:45:45.846-06:002010-07-02T19:45:45.846-06:00Wow, Leslie. You are so tough!
I keep relearning t...Wow, Leslie. You are so tough!<br />I keep relearning the lesson that no matter how low we get, it is possible to recover and keep going.<br />Fantastic report.JeffOhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10605694694141975178noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5633758899598480722.post-54856190502922029742010-07-02T18:06:03.109-06:002010-07-02T18:06:03.109-06:00Awesome job! Way to push through the bad feelings ...Awesome job! Way to push through the bad feelings and make it to the end. Such a mental game! But you did your homework so your body was still going and you got it done. Great write-up.<br />NaomiAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5633758899598480722.post-29863328150108898162010-07-02T13:39:57.006-06:002010-07-02T13:39:57.006-06:00Magnificent!! Congratulations! This was an aweso...Magnificent!! Congratulations! This was an awesome report. Sounds like you had a meltdown much like the one I had during RR100 earlier this year...what a strange experience it is to feel so unlike yourself. But then you get past it and it's positively blissful!<br /><br />Great job, Leslie, I'm super excited for you!Paigehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16936117159619262436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5633758899598480722.post-20835567468329923792010-07-02T10:34:36.977-06:002010-07-02T10:34:36.977-06:00As you know I had a blast. I've felt exactly w...As you know I had a blast. I've felt exactly what you were feeling during that awful low part -- except when it happens to me no one has any idea (I guess since I have only one expression). With you it's easier to tell because you're not exploding with joy -- just sort of solemn and serious. Thanks for letting me come along for the ride! <br /><br />P.S. I see that I need to cut back on the buffets and beer. Yikes! <br />:-)Dannihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02201053516148787578noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5633758899598480722.post-63057449770423797572010-07-02T10:03:39.547-06:002010-07-02T10:03:39.547-06:00Great run and report! I love reading run recaps w...Great run and report! I love reading run recaps where I can really experience the race through your trial and tribulations! Keep it up!<br /><br />Dave Fordmrf0rdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05526632954350625740noreply@blogger.com